Boomers hand Flyers double-dose
FOR the second time in a week, Melbourne Boomers produced the goods to overcome the Southside Flyers in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL). After accounting for the Flyers by 19 points (91-72) last Saturday night, the Boomers repeated the dose last night with a 15-point triumph (87-72). But can fans draw the same conclusions […]
Boomers claim first season win against reigning champions
THE Melbourne Boomers were dominant from start to finish, winning their first match for the season, defeating defending Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) champions Southside Flyers 91-72 in their first home match for the year on Saturday night. QUARTER 1: The Flyers scored the opening points on the board with Rebecca Cole scoring two free […]
Boomers and Flyers to renew rivalry in Round 2
AFTER an enthralling first weekend of WNBL action, there’s plenty more action coming up this weekend. One match of Round 2 has already taken place, with the Bendigo Spirit ending their winless streak after 676 days as the beat the Melbourne Boomers on Wednesday night. There will only be two of the Round Two matches […]
2021/22 WNBL Team of the Week: Round 1
IN this series each week, we take a look at the strongest performing players at each position to create the league’s Team of the Week. Over the most recent weekend, the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) returned, with two matches taking place over the span of two days. There were some stirring performances and entertaining […]
Opals squad announced for the 2022 World Cup
IN a much-anticipated release this morning, the 2022 Opals squad for next year’s World Cup in Sydney was announced. The 24-strong squad is full of talent. It includes the likes of Tokyo 2020 squad members Jenna O’Hea, Marianna Tolo, and Sara Blicavs, and Asia Cup squad members Keely Froling, Darcee Garbin, and Maddison Rocci. This […]
Flyers and Spirit to open WNBL 2021/22 season
The 2021/2022 Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) season kicks off this weekend, and after a condensed hub season in 2020 things are getting back to normal this season. With border closures still causing headaches for all involved, only two matches are fixtured for the opening weekend. On Saturday the Southside Flyers kick off their title […]
WNBL 2021/22 Season Preview – Southside Flyers
THE 2021 Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) returns on December 4, meaning it is time for our season previews to begin. Today is the Southside Flyers, who are the reigning championship holders Southside Flyers 2020 Finish: 1st Recruits: Abby Bishop, Maddison Rocci, Chelsea D’Angelo, Emilee Harmon, Kate Gaze, Taylah Simmons Squad list: Abby BishopAimie ClydesdaleChelsea […]
WNBL 2021/22 Player Spotlight Series – Southside Flyers wrap
WITH the WNBL season fast approaching, there is plenty of speculation regarding what lies ahead, and which teams and players are primed for a big campaign. Over the past week, we took a look at the Southside Flyers, who are looking to back up their championship year in 2020 with another, but face tough competition. […]
WNBL Player Spotlight 2021/22 – Southside Flyers – Maddison Rocci
THE WNBL season is getting closer each day, and the preparations of each team are starting to ramp up as the pre-season reaches the pointy end. In our player spotlight series, we take a look at the starting lineup of each team and what each player will bring to the table. With plenty of exciting […]
Australian Opals: FIBA Women’s Asia Cup Preview
THIS week marks the commencement of the 2021 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup, taking place in Amman, Jordan from September 27 through to the October 3. With the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup set to take place in Australia in 2022, this week’s competition acts as the qualification round for Asian and Oceanian teams. Australia and […]
