2024–25 WNBL season
| 2024–25 WNBL season | |
|---|---|
| League | Women's National Basketball League |
| Sport | Basketball |
| Duration | 30 October 2024 – 8 March 2025 |
| Number of teams | 8 |
| TV partner(s) | ESPN 9Go! 9Now |
| Regular season | |
| Finals | |
The 2024–25 WNBL season is the 45th season of the competition since its establishment in 1981.[1] The Southside Flyers are the defending champions.[2]
Cygnett remains as the WNBL's naming rights partner for this season, after signing a three-year deal in September 2022.[3] In August 2024, the season structure was confirmed to again feature an 84-game regular season, with a best-of-three Semi-Final & Grand Final series' to follow.[4] All games were confirmed to again be broadcast via 9Now and ESPN, for the third consecutive season.[5] This season will see the WNBL's return to free-to-air television for the first time since 2019, with the addition of one game broadcast weekly on 9Go!.
Player movement
[edit]Ladder
[edit]| # | 2024–25 WNBL Championship ladder | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | W | L | PCT | GP | |||||
| 1 | Bendigo Spirit | 3 | 0 | 100.0 | 3 | ||||
| 2 | Townsville Fire | 2 | 0 | 100.0 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Perth Lynx | 2 | 1 | 66.6 | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Sydney Flames | 1 | 1 | 50.0 | 2 | ||||
| 5 | Geelong United | 1 | 2 | 33.3 | 3 | ||||
| 6 | Southside Flyers | 1 | 2 | 33.3 | 3 | ||||
| 7 | Adelaide Lightning | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 2 | ||||
| 8 | Canberra Capitals | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 2 | ||||
Regular season
[edit]Round 1
[edit]| 30 October 2024 | Geelong United | 58–84 | Townsville Fire | Geelong Arena, Geelong |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 PM (AEDT) | Scoring by quarter: 17–24, 17–24, 9–23, 15–13 | |||
| ESPN | Pts: Froling 15 Rebs: Froling, Jones 7 Asts: Jones 4 |
Box Score | Pts: Froling 17 Rebs: Froling 9 Asts: Three players 4 |
Attendance: 1,006 |
| 2 November 2024 | Bendigo Spirit | 84–70 | Adelaide Lightning | Red Energy Arena, Bendigo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 PM (AEDT) | Scoring by quarter: 28–23, 20–22, 17–18, 19–7 | |||
| 9Now | Pts: Whitcomb 27 Rebs: Tolo 14 Asts: Burton, Wilson 7 |
Box Score | Pts: Dean 23 Rebs: Turner 17 Asts: Dean 4 |
Attendance: 619 |
| 2 November 2024 | Perth Lynx | 94–79 | Southside Flyers | Bendat Basketball Centre, Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 PM (AWST) | Scoring by quarter: 31–27, 26–18, 29–12, 8–22 | |||
| 9Now | Pts: Maley 22 Rebs: Maley 12 Asts: Wilson 8 |
Box Score | Pts: Kunek 22 Rebs: Kunek 11 Asts: Rocci 8 |
Attendance: 812 |
| 3 November 2024 | Sydney Flames | 102–85 | Canberra Capitals | Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00 PM (AEDT) | Scoring by quarter: 35–21, 24–23, 22–18, 21–23 | |||
| 9Go! | Pts: Ruef 25 Rebs: George 11 Asts: Swain 9 |
Box Score | Pts: Munger 24 Rebs: Melbourne 6 Asts: Melbourne 4 |
Attendance: 3,457 |
Round 2
[edit]| 6 November 2024 | Perth Lynx | 80–84 | Townsville Fire | Bendat Basketball Centre, Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30 PM (AWST) | Scoring by quarter: 21–26, 25–25, 17–16, 17–17 | |||
| ESPN | Pts: Sowah 21 Rebs: Amihere, Maley 5 Asts: Ciabattoni 6 |
Box Score | Pts: Froling, Woods 25 Rebs: Froling 10 Asts: Mansfield 7 |
Attendance: 582 |
| 7 November 2024 | Geelong United | 90–87 | Southside Flyers | Geelong Arena, Geelong |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 PM (AEDT) | Scoring by quarter: 30–24, 24–27, 16–18, 20–18 | |||
| 9Now | Pts: Jones 19 Rebs: Froling 14 Asts: Four players 3 |
Box Score | Pts: Hillmon 27 Rebs: Hillmon 10 Asts: Cole 9 |
Attendance: 650 |
| 8 November 2024 | Canberra Capitals | 76–99 | Bendigo Spirit | AIS Arena, Canberra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30 PM (AEDT) | Scoring by quarter: 22–28, 19–25, 14–25, 21–21 | |||
| 9Now | Pts: Melbourne 21 Rebs: Collier 11 Asts: Bobongie, Melbourne 3 |
Box Score | Pts: Whitcomb 25 Rebs: Tolo 8 Asts: Whitcomb 9 |
Attendance: 4,128 |
| 9 November 2024 | Southside Flyers | 83–75 | Sydney Flames | State Basketball Centre, Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:00 PM (AEDT) | Scoring by quarter: 21–26, 24–13, 22–19, 16–17 | |||
| 9Now | Pts: Cole 24 Rebs: Cole 10 Asts: Rocci 4 |
Box Score | Pts: George 22 Rebs: George 14 Asts: Ruef 6 |
Attendance: 1,627 |
| 9 November 2024 | Adelaide Lightning | 78–92 | Perth Lynx | Adelaide Arena, Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 PM (ACDT) | Scoring by quarter: 28–25, 18–28, 18–18, 14–21 | |||
| 9Now | Pts: Borlase 24 Rebs: Turner 11 Asts: Basham 5 |
Box Score | Pts: Maley 18 Rebs: Maley 12 Asts: Wilson 6 |
|
| 10 November 2024 | Bendigo Spirit | 95–78 | Geelong United | Red Energy Arena, Bendigo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 PM (AEDT) | Scoring by quarter: 31–14, 26–14, 22–23, 16–27 | |||
| 9Go! | Pts: Whitcomb 28 Rebs: Tolo, Whitcomb 7 Asts: Burton, Wilson 5 |
Box Score | Pts: Froling 26 Rebs: Froling 13 Asts: Jones, Shelley 4 |
Attendance: 542 |
Round 3
[edit]| 13 November 2024 | Sydney Flames | vs. | Bendigo Spirit | Quaycentre, Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 PM (AEDT) | ||||
| ESPN | ||||
| 14 November 2024 | Canberra Capitals | vs. | Perth Lynx | AIS Arena, Canberra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30 PM (AEDT) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
| 16 November 2024 | Geelong United | vs. | Adelaide Lightning | Geelong Arena, Geelong |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00 PM (AEDT) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
| 16 November 2024 | Townsville Fire | vs. | Bendigo Spirit | Townsville Entertainment Centre, Townsville |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 PM (AEST) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
| 17 November 2024 | Southside Flyers | vs. | Canberra Capitals | TBC, Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 PM (AEDT) | ||||
| 9Go! | ||||
Round 4
[edit]| 20 November 2024 | Adelaide Lightning | vs. | Sydney Flames | Adelaide Arena, Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30 PM (ACDT) | ||||
| ESPN | ||||
| 21 November 2024 | Canberra Capitals | vs. | Townsville Fire | AIS Arena, Canberra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30 PM (AEDT) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
| 23 November 2024 | Geelong United | vs. | Canberra Capitals | Geelong Arena, Geelong |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:00 PM (AEDT) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
| 23 November 2024 | Townsville Fire | vs. | Adelaide Lightning | Townsville Entertainment Centre, Townsville |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 PM (AEST) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
| 23 November 2024 | Perth Lynx | vs. | Sydney Flames | Bendat Basketball Centre, Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 PM (AWST) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
| 24 November 2024 | Bendigo Spirit | vs. | Southside Flyers | Selkirk Stadium, Ballarat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 PM (AEDT) | ||||
| 9Go! | ||||
Round 5
[edit]| 27 November 2024 | Perth Lynx | vs. | Townsville Fire | Bendat Basketball Centre, Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30 PM (AWST) | ||||
| ESPN | ||||
| 29 November 2024 | Adelaide Lightning | vs. | Townsville Fire | Adelaide Arena, Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 PM (ACDT) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
| 30 November 2024 | Sydney Flames | vs. | Geelong United | Quaycentre, Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:00 PM (AEDT) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
| 30 November 2024 | Bendigo Spirit | vs. | Canberra Capitals | Red Energy Arena, Bendigo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 PM (AEDT) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
| 1 December 2024 | Southside Flyers | vs. | Perth Lynx | State Basketball Centre, Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 PM (AEDT) | ||||
| 9Go! | ||||
Round 6
[edit]| 4 December 2024 | Canberra Capitals | vs. | Southside Flyers | AIS Arena, Canberra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 PM (AEDT) | ||||
| ESPN | ||||
| 5 December 2024 | Perth Lynx | vs. | Bendigo Spirit | Bendat Basketball Centre, Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 PM (AWST) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
| 6 December 2024 | Southside Flyers | vs. | Adelaide Lightning | State Basketball Centre, Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 PM (AEDT) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
| 7 December 2024 | Sydney Flames | vs. | Perth Lynx | Quaycentre, Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 PM (AEDT) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
| 8 December 2024 | Geelong United | vs. | Adelaide Lightning | Geelong Arena, Geelong |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 PM (AEDT) | ||||
| 9Go! | ||||
Round 7
[edit]| 11 December 2024 | Southside Flyers | vs. | Geelong United | State Basketball Centre, Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 PM (AEDT) | ||||
| ESPN | ||||
| 12 December 2024 | Perth Lynx | vs. | Canberra Capitals | Bendat Basketball Centre, Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 PM (AWST) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
| 14 December 2024 | Bendigo Spirit | vs. | Townsville Fire | Red Energy Arena, Bendigo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:00 PM (AEDT) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
| 14 December 2024 | Geelong United | vs. | Sydney Flames | Geelong Arena, Geelong |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 PM (AWST) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
| 15 December 2024 | Adelaide Lightning | vs. | Canberra Capitals | Adelaide Arena, Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 PM (ACDT) | ||||
| 9Go! | ||||
Round 8
[edit]| 18 December 2024 | Townsville Fire | vs. | Sydney Flames | Townsville Entertainment Centre, Townsville |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 PM (AEST) | ||||
| ESPN | ||||
| 19 December 2024 | Bendigo Spirit | vs. | Perth Lynx | Red Energy Arena, Bendigo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30 PM (AEDT) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
| 20 December 2024 | Adelaide Lightning | vs. | Southside Flyers | Adelaide Arena, Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 PM (ACDT) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
| 21 December 2024 | Townsville Fire | vs. | Canberra Capitals | Townsville Entertainment Centre, Townsville |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 PM (AEST) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
| 22 December 2024 | Sydney Flames | vs. | Adelaide Lightning | Quaycentre, Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 PM (AEDT) | ||||
| 9Go! | ||||
| 22 December 2024 | Southside Flyers | vs. | Bendigo Spirit | State Basketball Centre, Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 PM (AEDT) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
| 23 December 2024 | Perth Lynx | vs. | Geelong United | HBF Stadium, Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 PM (AWST) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
Round 9
[edit]| 27 December 2024 | Adelaide Lightning | vs. | Bendigo Spirit | Adelaide Arena, Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 PM (ACDT) | ||||
| ESPN | ||||
| 29 December 2024 | Canberra Capitals | vs. | Perth Lynx | AIS Arena, Canberra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 PM (AEDT) | ||||
| 9Go! | ||||
| 29 December 2024 | Townsville Fire | vs. | Geelong United | Townsville Entertainment Centre, Townsville |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:30 PM (AEST) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
| 30 December 2024 | Sydney Flames | vs. | Southside Flyers | Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:00 PM (AEDT) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
| 31 December 2024 | Townsville Fire | vs. | Bendigo Spirit | Townsville Entertainment Centre, Townsville |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 PM (AEST) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
Round 10
[edit]| 2 January 2025 | Sydney Flames | vs. | Bendigo Spirit | Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:00 PM (AEDT) | ||||
| ESPN | ||||
| 3 January 2025 | Adelaide Lightning | vs. | Canberra Capitals | Adelaide Arena, Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 PM (ACDT) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
| 4 January 2025 | Southside Flyers | vs. | Townsville Fire | State Basketball Centre, Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:00 PM (AEDT) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
| 5 January 2025 | Canberra Capitals | vs. | Geelong United | AIS Arena, Canberra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 PM (AEDT) | ||||
| 9Go! | ||||
| 5 January 2025 | Perth Lynx | vs. | Adelaide Lightning | HBF Stadium, Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30 PM (AWST) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
Round 11
[edit]| 8 January 2025 | Southside Flyers | vs. | Geelong United | TBC, Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 PM (AEDT) | ||||
| ESPN | ||||
| 9 January 2025 | Canberra Capitals | vs. | Sydney Flames | AIS Arena, Canberra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30 PM (AEDT) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
| 11 January 2025 | Canberra Capitals | vs. | Adelaide Lightning | AIS Arena, Canberra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:30 PM (AEDT) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
| 11 January 2025 | Townsville Fire | vs. | Southside Flyers | Townsville Entertainment Centre, Townsville |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 PM (AEST) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
| 12 January 2025 | Geelong United | vs. | Perth Lynx | Geelong Arena, Geelong |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 PM (AEDT) | ||||
| 9Go! | ||||
| 12 January 2025 | Bendigo Spirit | vs. | Sydney Flames | Mildura Sporting Precinct, Mildura |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 PM (AEDT) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
Round 12
[edit]| 15 January 2025 | Bendigo Spirit | vs. | Perth Lynx | Red Energy Arena, Bendigo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 PM (AEDT) | ||||
| ESPN | ||||
| 16 January 2025 | Adelaide Lightning | vs. | Townsville Fire | Adelaide Arena, Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 PM (ACDT) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
| 17 January 2025 | Geelong United | vs. | Sydney Flames | Geelong Arena, Geelong |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 PM (AEDT) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
| 18 January 2025 | Townsville Fire | vs. | Canberra Capitals | Townsville Entertainment Centre, Townsville |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 PM (AEST) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
| 18 January 2025 | Perth Lynx | vs. | Southside Flyers | HBF Stadium, Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 PM (AWST) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
| 19 January 2025 | Sydney Flames | vs. | Adelaide Lightning | Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 PM (AEDT) | ||||
| 9Go! | ||||
| 19 January 2025 | Bendigo Spirit | vs. | Geelong United | TBC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:00 PM (AEDT) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
Round 13
[edit]| 22 January 2025 | Southside Flyers | vs. | Adelaide Lightning | TBC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 PM (AEDT) | ||||
| ESPN | ||||
| 23 January 2025 | Townsville Fire | vs. | Sydney Flames | Townsville Entertainment Centre, Townsville |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 PM (AEST) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
| 24 January 2025 | Bendigo Spirit | vs. | Adelaide Lightning | Red Energy Arena, Bendigo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30 PM (AEDT) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
| 25 January 2025 | Canberra Capitals | vs. | Southside Flyers | AIS Arena, Canberra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 PM (AEDT) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
| 25 January 2025 | Sydney Flames | vs. | Perth Lynx | Quaycentre, Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:30 PM (AEDT) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
| 25 January 2025 | Townsville Fire | vs. | Geelong United | Townsville Entertainment Centre, Townsville |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 PM (AEST) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
Round 14
[edit]| 29 January 2025 | Geelong United | vs. | Bendigo Spirit | Geelong Arena, Geelong |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 PM (AEDT) | ||||
| ESPN | ||||
| 30 January 2025 | Canberra Capitals | vs. | Sydney Flames | AIS Arena, Canberra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30 PM (AEDT) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
| 31 January 2025 | Southside Flyers | vs. | Townsville Fire | State Basketball Centre, Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 PM (AEDT) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
| 1 February 2025 | Geelong United | vs. | Canberra Capitals | Geelong Arena, Geelong |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 PM (AEDT) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
| 1 February 2025 | Adelaide Lightning | vs. | Perth Lynx | Adelaide Arena, Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 PM (ACDT) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
| 2 February 2025 | Bendigo Spirit | vs. | Southside Flyers | Red Energy Arena, Bendigo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 PM (AEDT) | ||||
| 9Go! | ||||
Round 15
[edit]| 12 February 2025 | Sydney Flames | vs. | Townsville Fire | Quaycentre, Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 PM (AEDT) | ||||
| ESPN | ||||
| 14 February 2025 | Perth Lynx | vs. | Geelong United | Bendat Basketball Centre, Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 PM (AWST) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
| 15 February 2025 | Canberra Capitals | vs. | Bendigo Spirit | AIS Arena, Canberra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:30 PM (AEDT) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
| 15 February 2025 | Sydney Flames | vs. | Southside Flyers | Quaycentre, Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:30 PM (AEDT) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
| 16 February 2025 | Adelaide Lightning | vs. | Geelong United | Adelaide Arena, Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 PM (ACDT) | ||||
| 9Now | ||||
| 16 February 2025 | Townsville Fire | vs. | Perth Lynx | Townsville Entertainment Centre, Townsville |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00 PM (AEST) | ||||
| 9Go! | ||||
Finals
[edit]| Semi Finals | Grand Final | ||||||||
| 1 | |||||||||
| 4 | |||||||||
| 3 | |||||||||
| 2 | |||||||||
Awards
[edit]Player of the Round
[edit]| Round # | Player | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | ||
| Round 2 | ||
| Round 3 | ||
| Round 4 | ||
| Round 5 | ||
| Round 6 | ||
| Round 7 | ||
| Round 8 | ||
| Round 9 | ||
| Round 10 | ||
| Round 11 | ||
| Round 12 | ||
| Round 13 | ||
| Round 14 | ||
| Round 15 | ||
| Round 16 |
Postseason Awards
[edit]| Award | Winner | Position | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most Valuable Player | |||
| Grand Final MVP | |||
| Defensive Player of the Year | |||
| Sixth Woman of the Year | |||
| Breakout Player of the Year | |||
| Coach of the Year | |||
| Leading Scorer Award | |||
| Leading Rebounder Award | |||
| Golden Hands Award | |||
| Cygnett Community Award | |||
| All-WNBL First Team | |||
| All-WNBL Second Team | |||
Team captains and coaches
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Home | WNBL". WNBL.
- ^ "WNBL24 Southside Flyers Cygnett WNBL Champions". wnbl.basketball.
- ^ "WNBL ANNOUNCE NAMING RIGHTS PARTNERSHIP WITH CYGNETT". wnbl.basketball.
- ^ "WNBL 24/25 Key Dates". wnbl.basketball.
- ^ "WNBL GETS READY TO GO". wnbl.basketball.
- ^ "Cygnett WNBL 22-23 season launch". wnbl.basketball.
- ^ "Perth Lynx Instagram". instagram.com. 31 October 2024. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
- ^ "Flames announce George as WNBL25 captain". wnbl.basketball. 28 October 2024. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
- ^ "Townsville Fire Announce Leadership Group for 2024/25 Season". wnbl.basketball. 25 October 2024. Retrieved 3 November 2024.