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THE TOWNSVILLE FIRE ARE THE WNBL26 CHAMPIONS TROPHY🏆 In a 2-0 sweep of the Perth Lynx, the Fire have claimed glory in front of a sold-out crowd to claim their second Championship in four years 🔥

@30fcs Our beloved anneli 💜

anneli maley geeking out over giving an assist to stewie 😭 aw she’s a sweetheart

.@sabrina_i20 with the dish to Anneli Maley 😮‍💨

Han said thangggya! 🤭 Alex Fowler seals it for ✌️

Count 🤏 IT 🤏 for Fowler

MI3LA HAD HERSELF A NIGHT 🗣️

@trendyhoopstars They are on fireeeee

These two Aussies showed up in today’s WNBA preseason opener Miela Sowah, Golden State: The 25-year-old came off the bench and got going right away, scoring 14 points and hitting all four of her three-point attempts in just 14 minutes as the Valkyries took down Seattle 78–76 in their preseason opener. She ranked third in the WNBL in scoring this past season, averaging (17.2) points per game. Anneli Maley, New York: The 6’1 forward gave the Liberty some production off the bench, finishing with 13 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists in 30 minutes against the Indiana Fever. During the WNBL season, she averaged (15.6) points, a league-high (14.4) rebounds, and (3.7) assists. 🇦🇺🪄

Han Xu today 🔥 • 20 points • 2 blocks • 6/10 FG • 22 minutes played

Our thumbs hurt from liking all this WNBA training camp content 🤭 📸 : All via WNBA team accounts

THE #FIBAWWC GROUPS ARE LOCKED 🔒 How are your team’s chances looking?

After a breakout season with the Sydney Flames, Jess McDowell-White has lit up NBL1 courts 😤 Making the North Grand Final last year, McDowell-White has come out the gate on fire with a triple-double in Round 1 🔥 Who will pick her up in free agency? 👀

With the backing of her Olympian sister, Alanna, can Andie Smith be the next superstar from the Apple Isle? 🍎  Read more: bit.ly/4mKqswM

From Townsville to Tassie ✈️ Our Head Coach, Claudia Brassard has touched down in in her new home 🏠

Introducing our 2026 Training Camp roster ☑️

WNBA draftee Charlise Dunn is set to join the Flames 🔥🏀 Fresh off a standout college career at Davidson and selection by the Toronto Tempo, the dynamic guard will bring elite scoring power and defensive intensity to Sydney this WNBL season. Read more: wnbl.com.au/news/wnba-draf…

THE DRAW SEEDINGS ARE SET 🙌 The #FIBAWWC Draw will happen on April 21 in Berlin. Catch it live on FIBA YouTube 📺

Back for more 🔒 Sydney Flames pick up Issy Morgan’s option for WNBL26/27.   “I’ve got so much love for this Sydney community, so representing this club means so much to me. I can’t wait to get back out there, keep improving and do whatever I can to help the team win.”

MANNY PUOCH IS HEADED TO THE BIG APPLE 🍎 After a breakout year with the Southside Melbourne Flyers, Manuela Puoch has been drafted by the New York Liberty with the 41st overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft 🤩

SAFFRON SHIELS IS HEADED NORTH 🇨🇦 Joining Opals Head Coach Sandy Brondello, 20-year-old Saffron Shiels will join the inaugural @TempoBasketball team with the 26th overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft 💪

Adelaide Lightning captain Steph Talbot is BACK in the WNBA, this time with the defending Champions Las Vegas Aces 🃏 Follow WNBL for all the latest news on Aussie hoops 🏀

News: Fever have signed free agent guard Megan McConnell — sister of Pacers guard T.J. McConnell — to a training camp contract. She's a defensive-minded guard who had a great year overseas. They also added Kayana Traylor, a native of Martinsville, Indiana.