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 begin championship defence with Spirited win
AN entertaining opening match of the 2021/22 WNBL season saw the reigning champions the Southside Flyers account for a plucky Bendigo Spirit side by 13 points, 94-81. Pre game it was revealed both sides had a huge out. Rachel Jarry (Southside) and Demi Skinner (Bendigo) were both ruled out with injury. The opening term was […]
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 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 – Rebecca Cole
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 […]
2021 Big V Women’s: Round 15
ROUND 15 of the Big V Women’s saw a couple of surprise results with Sunbury handed their second loss of the season while Bulleen prevailed in a tight one. Unfortunately Whittlesea failed to notch up their first win for the season, handed a hefty loss. Southern Peninsula (64) defeated Hawthorn (61) It was a close […]
2021 Big V Women’s: Round 9
ROUND 9 rolled around in Big V Women’s with a number of blowout margins dictating the round. Sunbury also got back on the winner’s list after falling off last week with a shock loss while Hume Broncos snuck home with a narrow seven-point victory to edge their way up the ladder. Wyndham (73) defeated by […]
2021 Big V Women’s: Round 8
ROUND 8 of the Big V Women’s saw McKinnon land one of the biggest upsets of the season, downing Sunbury Jets to end their unbeaten run. Meanwhile, Whittlesea are still on the search for their first win after Southern Peninsula notched up another victory. Southern Peninsula (73) defeated Whittlesea (52) Southern Peninsula ensured that Whittlesea […]
Big V Women’s wrap: Round 7
IT was another action-packed round of Big V Women’s with blowout performances from Sunbury, Wyndham and McKinnon dictating the round. Whittlesea are still sitting at the bottom of the ladder while Bulleen also secured a handy win. Hume (63) defeated by Keilor (65) The clash between Hume and Keilor went right down to the wire […]
