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Here is how to become a founding member of Geelong United. Picture: Geelong United

How to become a founding member of Geelong’s WNBL side

You can now become a member of Geelong’s first WNBL team. Here is how you can make history for just $15.

Australian Opal Keely Froling has signed with Geelong United. Picture: Geelong United.

‘No brainer’: Australian Opal joins Geelong United

New Geelong United coach Chris Lucas will be reunited with one of his most trusted lieutenants after an Australian Opal signed with the fledgling franchise.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 18: Jade Melbourne of the Capitals celebrates after making a play during the WNBL match between Perth Lynx and UC Capitals at Bendat Basketball Stadium, on February 18, 2024, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)

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Rising Opals and WNBA star set to spark WNBL market frenzy as CBA finalised

21-year-old Jade Melbourne put the basketball world on notice after a shooting masterclass in the WNBA this week. She’s now set to become the WNBL’s most sought after player as she heads to the open market after CBA finalised.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Southside Flyers celebrate the win during game two of the WNBL Grand Final series between Perth Lynx and Southside Flyers at Bendat Basketball Stadium, on March 14, 2024, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)

WNBL stars in contract limbo again after latest setback

Amid an unprecedented upheaval in the historic women’s league, the free agency period has been pushed back again leaving dozens of out-of-contract stars in the dark.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 17: Rebecca Cole (c) of the Flyers cuts the net after winning the WNBL Championship during the game three of the WNBL Grand Final series between Southside Flyers and Perth Lynx at Melbourne Sports Centre Parkville, on March 17, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images) (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

WNBL clubs to receive slice of revenue under sale bid

WNBL clubs are set to hugely benefit under a bid to take ownership of a slice of the exposure-starved league from a syndicate led by a former influential figure at NBA club the Philadelphia 76ers.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 20: Lauren Nicholson of the Flames (C) and Isla Juffermans of the Flames celebrate winning the WNBL match between Melbourne Boomers and Sydney Flames at Melbourne Sports Centres - Parkville, on December 20, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Gym then labour: WNBL star pens return six weeks post child birth

Lauren Nicholson was at the gym six weeks ago when she went into labour. Now the WNBL champion has penned her return to the court in what could be the quickest comeback ever.

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Alanna Smith, Jade Melbourne, Ezi Magbegor and Bec Allen are leading the Aussie charge in the WNBA this season.

Revealed: How much do Australia’s WNBA stars make?

The WNBA tips off this weekend with a host of Aussies in action. But how much do they get paid to play in the biggest basketball league in the world? Every Aussie’s WNBA contract.

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NCA. PARIS FRANCE 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES. August 9 - Day 14. Cayla George in action during Australia V USA Womens Basketball Semi-Final at Bercy Arena. Pics Adam Head

WNBA champion lifts lid on future following split with club

WNBA champion and accomplished Australian basketballer Cayla George has lifted the lid on plans for the future following her exit from the Sydney Flames. Full details here.

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SA gove saves Adelaide WNBL

‘Lightning’ name under threat with deal yet to be struck

WNBL basketball will remain in Adelaide after the state government stepped in. So what happens next and what will the team be called – all the details of SA’s rescue package here.

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Will Opals starlet Isobel Borlase return to the new Adelaide Lightning?

‘Wait and see’ on Lightning future for Opals’ SA sporting royalty

She’s fast becoming the most decorated member of SA’s famed Borlase family but will this hometown Opals hero wear another jersey in WNBL26? Isobel Borlase opens up on her plans to make the leap to the WNBA.

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Townsville junior Alex Fowler during her Opals debut on Wednesday night. Photo: Basketball Australia.

Townsville basketball star opens up on ‘very special’ Opals debut

Three of the Townsville Fire’s brightest stars made their Opals debut this week in an 88-70 triumph over New Zealand. Find out more about the “unusual” chain of events that led to the moment.

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South Australian basketball royalty Phil Smyth has urged the state government to stump up the cash to save the Adelaide Lightning, declaring he fears for the WNBL’s future without a team from the City of Churches. Picture: Supplied

Save our Lightning: Boomers great’s plea to SA government

Without a team in Adelaide, the WNBL faces a real battle to grow the game says basketball great Phil Smyth, thus why government support is required.

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 16: Steph Talbot of the Lightning drives to the basket during the round three WNBL match between Geelong Cats and Adelaide Crows at The Geelong Arena, on November 16, 2024, in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Government called in to save historic WNBL team

All Adelaide Lightning players have been released from their contracts as the prospect of a WNBL season without a South Australian club reaches the state’s highest level of government.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 29: Lightning players Brooke Basham of the Adelaide Lightning and Steph Talbot of the Adelaide Lightning after the 1point loss during the round five WNBL match between Adelaide Lightning and Townsville Fire at Adelaide 36ers Arena, on November 29, 2024, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

Lightning strikes on WNBL: SA’s most successful franchise to fold

A seven team WNBL26 season could be a strong reality, with officials expecting South Australia’s most successful sporting franchise, Adelaide Lightning, to fold.

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WNBL chief executive Jennie Sager with players Jade Melbourne and Sami Whitcomb.

Inside life-changing deal for Australia’s female basketballers

The WNBL salary cap will grow by almost $200,000 and the minimum wage will double over the life of a landmark new collective bargaining agreement. MICHAEL RANDALL has the details inside.

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Jennie Sager is the the CEO of the WNBL. Picture: Supplied

‘A crucial step’: WNBL boss breaks silence on ownership battle

After months of negotiation between new ownership and WNBL clubs, CEO Jennie Sager has broken her silence, declaring the next era ‘a crucial step’ in unlocking basketball’s full potential.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 16: Nick Marshall of the 36ers lays up under pressure from Jo Lual-Acuil Jr of United during the round 11 NBL match between Melbourne United and Adelaide 36ers at John Cain Arena, on December 16, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

REVEALED: JackJumpers first signing for NBL26

The JackJumpers wasted no time signing a new guard under NBL free agency, landing a 6ft6 guard, who is a great mate of former Jackies hero Jack McVeigh. What we know.

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What's next for the WNBL under its new ownership?

New era is now: WNBL changes could see clubs left behind

Tesla chair Robyn Denholm and NBL boss Larry Kestelman have officially taken charge of the WNBL, and the next era could go on with or without the eight incumbents. All the questions answered.

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Bendigo Spirit won the WNBL championship in March, but will they return next season? Picture: Getty Images

WNBL owners set for crisis talks with Basketball Australia

WNBL club owners will meet Basketball Australia for 11th-hour crisis talks after a second deadline to sign revamped license agreements with the league’s new ownership consortium lapsed.

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25Sep96. Basketball Geelong Supercats v's Gold Coast Rollers. The Supercats happy after their win. /basketball

NBL co-owner open to reviving Supercats brand

NBL boss Larry Kestelman has revealed there is the potential to bring the Geelong Supercats back if the city was to be granted a licence. Here’s what we know.

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HOBART, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 15: Scott Roth, Head Coach of the Jackjumpers celebrates the win with fans during the round nine NBL match between Tasmania Jackjumpers and Brisbane Bullets at MyState Bank Arena, on November 15, 2024, in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

JackJumpers bold plans to get more bums on seats

After 65 consecutive sell-outs and with 4000 fans on their waiting list, the JackJumpers are planning to host even bigger home crowds. Here’s how.

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Who are the most powerful women in Australian sport?

Athletes or the boardroom? Which women really wield power in sport

Women hold some of the most powerful positions in Australian sport – and boast some of the country’s most recognisable athletes. But who really holds the power?

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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 09: Sami Whitcomb of the Spirit takes the ball past Nia Coffey of the Fire during game two of the WNBL Grand Final series between Townsville Fire and Bendigo Spirit at Townsville Entertainment Centre, on March 09, 2025, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Spirit of success: Bendigo claims first WNBL title in over a decade

Bendigo claimed its first WNBL championship in over a decade with a clutch 63-55 victory over Townsville in front of 5,400 fans inside a heaving sold-out Fire Pit.

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HOBART, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 30: General view during the round 19 NBL match between Tasmania Jackjumpers and Illawarra Hawks at MyState Bank Arena, on January 30, 2025, in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

Why JackJumpers could expand this month

Tasmania could soon be home to two professional basketball teams with an announcement expected on the JackJumpers’ WNBL franchise bid in coming weeks. Plus, five big ticket items for the club in the off-season.

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Monique Bobognie for the Mackay Meteorettes at the U18 state basketball championships on the Gold Coast, January 19, 2022. Picture: Nelson Kahler

Teen WNBL rookie called into elite Australian World Cup squad

A teenage WNBL rookie is set to make the jump from regional Queensland to the world stage. Read about Monique Bobongie’s remarkable journey here

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 22: Abbey Ellis of the Fire talks to the team during a break in play during game one of the WNBL Semi Final series between Perth Lynx and Townsville Fire at Bendat Basketball Stadium, on February 22, 2025, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)

Townsville signing spree continues ahead of must-win GF game 2

The Townsville Fire have locked in another key piece for the 2025/26 campaign ahead of Sunday’s must-win grand final clash with Bendigo. Read the latest news coming out of Fire HQ.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 27: Flames head coach Guy Molloy speaks to players in a time out during game two of the WNBL Semi Final series between Sydney Flames and Bendigo Spirit at Quay Centre, on February 27, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Flames reborn: How Molloy lifted Sydney from despair to the finals

Off-court controversies, poor results and the longest list of injuries that captain Cayla George has ever seen. Guy Molloy reveals how he started the rebuild of the once proud Sydney Flames from the ground up.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07: Haley Jones of Geelong United reacts after the ball goes out of play during the round 15 WNBL match between Perth Lynx and Geelong United at Bendat Basketball Stadium, on February 07, 2025, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)

United’s season review: Bright first steps, more work, firepower needed

From first wins, to disappointing losing streaks and several injury concerns, Geelong United’s inaugural WNBL season had its fair share of ups and downs. The Addy unpacks it all and looks ahead to what’s next.

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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 26: Courtney Woods of the Fire in action during game two of the WNBL Semi Final series between Townsville Fire and Perth Lynx at Townsville Entertainment Centre, on February 26, 2025, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Townsville Fire stars earn Opals call-up as Woods hits WNBL milestone

Two Townsville Fire players have been named in the Australian Opals squad after Courtney Woods became a WNBL centurion on Wednesday night. Find out why it was such a special night for the captain.

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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 22: Shaneice Swain of the Flames drives to the basket during the round 13 WNBL match between Townsville Fire and Sydney Flames at Townsville Entertainment Centre, on January 22, 2025, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Former Cairns Dolphins Shaneice Swain and Cayla George Selected for Opals Squad

Two former Cairns Dolphins have both earned spots in the Australian Opals’ 21-player squad for an upcoming training camp in Melbourne.

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