Sharpshooting Samuelson steers Fire back on track
THE Townsville Fire are back on the winners’ list in the WNBL on the weekend, breaking their losing streak with a thrilling three-point win over the Southside Flyers, thanks to a season-best performance from import Karlie Samuelson. After a red-hot start to the season, the Fire was almost out as Townsville found itself in the […]
Winning Wallace wills Boomers through the Fire
THE WNBL kicked off Round 5 on Wednesday night, with the Kristy Wallace-led Melbourne Boomers handing the Townsville Fire a second consecutive loss to the tune of six points in a thrilling finish. The Fire started the season undefeated, but the Boomers proved slightly too good for Townsville, with the victors moving into second spot […]
WNBL Stats Watch – Round 3
WITH the WNBL taking a week off over the current weekend, it provides the perfect opportunity to see where the season is at after three rounds. There were some big wins in Round 3 and some strong individual performances as sides like Bendigo Spirit and Townsville Fire remaining undefeated after some impressive performances from their […]
WNBL Stats Watch – Round 2
THE SECOND round of the WNBL has come and gone, and the competition’s contenders and improvers continues to take shape as the fixture rolls on. The Townsville Fire, Bendigo Spirit and Southside Flyers have all started the season unbeaten, emerging as title contenders in the early stages of the fixture. While there is a long […]
Hawkins hurts Lightning with dominant showing
AN OUTSTANDING individual performance from Tianna Hawkins lead the Townsville Fire to a tense five-point win over the Adelaide Lightning at Townsville Entertainment Centre on Friday night. Hawkins was a machine in the paint, scoring a game-high total and pulling down an equal game-high number of rebounds. The Fire import has had a strong start […]
WNBL Player Stats – Round 1: Townsville starts with a bang
THE Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) has returned for another season, with the competition set for its closest season ever. With a strong mix of local talent and imports, there are a lot of individuals to keep an eye on over the course of the season, as the league continues to grow in quality and […]
WNBL season set to kick off with big matchup
THE WOMEN’S National Basketball League (WNBL) is back for another fixture, as the finest players from around the country hit the court this week to kick-off the 2022/23 fixture. Starting on Wednesday night, the eight teams will lock horns to fight for the ultimate glory in what is shaping up to be a cracking season. […]
More international talents join WNBL
THE Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) season is just a couple of months away, and the player movements are still coming through, as sides look to fill out their rosters and begin true preparations for the 2022/23 season. Each year, more and more players are joining from competitions across the world, as the league continues […]
WNBL fixture announced for season 2022/23
THE Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) 2022/23 season is edging closer to tip-off, and the competition announced the fixture, which is set to kick off at the start of November. After an extremely entertaining 2021/22 campaign, the competition is back for another year, and it is evident that things are only getting bigger for the […]
Fire close out season on a high
THE final round of the 2021/22 Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) season wrapped up on Sunday, after what has been an entertaining campaign. The day saw another double-header, with the match count for the round down by one after the clash between the Perth Lynx and the Bendigo Spirit was cancelled due to COVID and […]
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| Rank | Player | Position | Height | G | GS | FG% | FT% | 3P% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG | EFF |
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| 1 |  Monique Billings | Forward | 191cm | 11 | 11 | 54.622 | 69.841 | 33.333 | 7.2 | 0.8 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 15.9 | 198 |
| 2 |  Lauren Nicholson | Guard | 183cm | 12 | 12 | 39.355 | 90.476 | 23.810 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 12.6 | 121 |
| 3 | Steph Reid | Guard | 168cm | 17 | 10 | 44.571 | 94.444 | 31.818 | 3.0 | 5.1 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 12.0 | 218 |
| 4 | Zitina Aokuso | Forward-Center | 194cm | 17 | 14 | 40.411 | 67.442 | 0.000 | 7.1 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 8.6 | 183 |
| 5 | Sug Sutton | Guard | 173cm | 10 | 10 | 40.964 | 64.286 | 26.667 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 8.1 | 91 |
| 6 | Courtney Woods | Guard | 183cm | 16 | 5 | 41.667 | 73.529 | 39.535 | 3.4 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 7.6 | 123 |
| 7 | Nadeen Payne | Forward | 188cm | 14 | 6 | 32.323 | 75.000 | 28.000 | 5.1 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 6.4 | 94 |
| 8 | Mia Murray | Forward | 185cm | 17 | 14 | 28.829 | 78.571 | 31.461 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 6.1 | 83 |
| 9 |  Micaela Cocks | Guard | 174cm | 17 | 3 | 38.158 | 100.000 | 30.556 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 4.3 | 63 |
| 10 | Lara McSpadden | Forward-Center | 193cm | 13 | 0 | 46.875 | 71.429 | 0.000 | 2.6 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 2.7 | 58 |
| 11 | Aliza Fabbro | Guard | 172cm | 8 | 0 | 14.286 | 0.000 | 14.286 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | -4 |
| 12 | Carla Drennan | Forward | - | 4 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -1 |
| Date | Game | Time/Results | Court | Article |
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  Townsville vs Adelaide | 92 - 63 | Townsville Stadium | Recap | |
 Sydney Uni vs Townsville | 77 - 92 | Qudos Bank Arena | Recap | |
 UC Capitals vs Townsville | 62 - 77 | National Convention Centre | Recap | |
| Adelaide vs Townsville | 93 - 68 | Adelaide Entertainment Centre | Recap | |
 Townsville vs Melbourne | 76 - 86 | Townsville Stadium | Recap | |
 Townsville vs Perth | 98 - 85 | Townsville Stadium | Recap | |
 Southside vs Townsville | 79 - 82 | State Basketball Centre | Recap | |
| Melbourne vs Townsville | 84 - 78 | State Basketball Centre | Recap | |
 Townsville vs Bendigo | 66 - 68 | Townsville Stadium | Recap | |
| Townsville vs Southside | 86 - 71 | Townsville Stadium | Recap |
PODCAST | Got Next Episode 15
It is almost finals time in the NBL, and the WNBL is starting to heat up in the back-end of the season too, so the Got Next Podcast is back to run you through the week’s action. Join Host Michael Alvaro and Analyst Liam Badkin as they unpack another exciting seven days of Aussie basketball. […]
Awesome Atwell steps up in star’s absence
THE ODDS were stacked against the Perth Lynx when they headed to Victoria to take on the ladder-leading Melbourne Boomers without one of their big guns, but Amy Atwell put the team on her shoulders to lead the team out West to a nine-point win. The Lynx knew someone would need to shoulder some of […]
Second quarter Lynx blitz crushes Bendigo’s Spirit
A REMARKABLE second quarter performance from Perth Lynx ultimately set up what would be a nail-biting four-point win over Bendigo Spirit. In what was highly anticipated as a much-watch game, the Lynx put up 34 points to 12 in 10 minutes of pure bliss for the visiting fans, and built an 18-point lead in the […]
PODCAST | Got Next Episode 14
It was a weekend of upsets in both the NBL and WNBL as some of the contenders of each competition found themselves on the wrong end of the result in some classic matches. Luckily for basketball fans, Host Michael Alvaro is back alongside Analyst Liam Badkin to unpack the week’s action and let you know […]
McKay marvels off the bench
THE BENDIGO Spirit were able to bounce back after a shock loss last weekend to claim a crucial 12-point win over the UC Capitals thanks to an impressive performance from Megan McKay, who was a shining light off the bench. The Spirit were stunned by the Capitals in Round 10, as UC claimed its first […]
PODCAST | Got Next Episode 13
With another week in the books, it is time for the Got Next Podcast to unpack yet another exciting batch of games. There was a bumper round of NBL with a ridiculous amount of games for Round 15, while in the WNBL, it was upsets galore as one side got on the board for the […]
Superb Sami shines brightest against Flyers
ONE of the most publicised parts of the offseason in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL), was the changing of the guard at the Perth Lynx after a number of big name stars departed, but it does not seem to be an issue for Sami Whitcomb. The 34-year-old veteran was at her electric best against […]
Burrell brilliant as Capitals lower Spirit levels with maiden win
THE UC Capitals have finally claimed their first win of the 2022/23 WNBL season, taking down the Bendigo Spirit to the tune of seven points on Wednesday night. After losing their first 10 games, the Capitals were able to get on the board with a gutsy win against a Spirit side that was looking like […]
PODCAST | Got Next Episode 12
AFTER a break over the holiday period, the Got Next Podcast is back to chat all things NBL and WNBL for 2023. Although the hosts may have taken some time off, Australian basketball did not so there is plenty to unpack in the 12th episode. Join Guest Host Peter Williams and Basketball Analyst Liam Badkin […]
Flyers set to make history with groundbreaking clash
HISTORY will be made in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) on February 4 when the Southside Flyers host the Sydney Uni Flames in the competition’s first ever match at John Cain Arena. The venue is typically home to NBL games, but with interest rising in the WNBL on a yearly basis, and the Flyers […]
Sharpshooting Samuelson steers Fire back on track
THE Townsville Fire are back on the winners’ list in the WNBL on the weekend, breaking their losing streak with a thrilling three-point win over the Southside Flyers, thanks to a season-best performance from import Karlie Samuelson. After a red-hot start to the season, the Fire was almost out as Townsville found itself in the […]
Winning Wallace wills Boomers through the Fire
THE WNBL kicked off Round 5 on Wednesday night, with the Kristy Wallace-led Melbourne Boomers handing the Townsville Fire a second consecutive loss to the tune of six points in a thrilling finish. The Fire started the season undefeated, but the Boomers proved slightly too good for Townsville, with the victors moving into second spot […]
WNBL Stats Watch – Round 3
WITH the WNBL taking a week off over the current weekend, it provides the perfect opportunity to see where the season is at after three rounds. There were some big wins in Round 3 and some strong individual performances as sides like Bendigo Spirit and Townsville Fire remaining undefeated after some impressive performances from their […]
WNBL Stats Watch – Round 2
THE SECOND round of the WNBL has come and gone, and the competition’s contenders and improvers continues to take shape as the fixture rolls on. The Townsville Fire, Bendigo Spirit and Southside Flyers have all started the season unbeaten, emerging as title contenders in the early stages of the fixture. While there is a long […]
Hawkins hurts Lightning with dominant showing
AN OUTSTANDING individual performance from Tianna Hawkins lead the Townsville Fire to a tense five-point win over the Adelaide Lightning at Townsville Entertainment Centre on Friday night. Hawkins was a machine in the paint, scoring a game-high total and pulling down an equal game-high number of rebounds. The Fire import has had a strong start […]
WNBL Player Stats – Round 1: Townsville starts with a bang
THE Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) has returned for another season, with the competition set for its closest season ever. With a strong mix of local talent and imports, there are a lot of individuals to keep an eye on over the course of the season, as the league continues to grow in quality and […]
WNBL season set to kick off with big matchup
THE WOMEN’S National Basketball League (WNBL) is back for another fixture, as the finest players from around the country hit the court this week to kick-off the 2022/23 fixture. Starting on Wednesday night, the eight teams will lock horns to fight for the ultimate glory in what is shaping up to be a cracking season. […]
More international talents join WNBL
THE Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) season is just a couple of months away, and the player movements are still coming through, as sides look to fill out their rosters and begin true preparations for the 2022/23 season. Each year, more and more players are joining from competitions across the world, as the league continues […]
WNBL fixture announced for season 2022/23
THE Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) 2022/23 season is edging closer to tip-off, and the competition announced the fixture, which is set to kick off at the start of November. After an extremely entertaining 2021/22 campaign, the competition is back for another year, and it is evident that things are only getting bigger for the […]
