Players
PERSONAL: DOB 6/01/1991; HEIGHT: 187cm
POSITION: Guard/Forward
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: Eltham Wildcats (VIC)
FIRST PLAYED IN THE WNBL: 2007/08 Dandenong Rangers
WNBL CLUBS: Dandenong Rangers 2007/08; AIS 2008/09-2009/10;Bulleen Boomers 2010/11-Current
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Bulleen Boomers2010/11
WNBL CAREER NOTES: The 2011/12 WNBL season was a breakout for Alice who recorded career-high numbers in points (10.3 per game) and rebounds (5.5). 2010/11 WNBL Championship winner; Season 2010/11 was Alice’s first with the Boomers, she played in 15 regular season games and averaged 5.1 points and 1.7 rebounds per game…Alice played 7 games for the AIS in the 2009/10 season, averaging 5.4 points and 2.1 rebounds.Alice averaged 5.5 points and 2.1 rebounds per game in the 2008/09 season for AIS. She played just two games for Dandenong in her debut WNBL season, posting 13 points and 13 rebounds across both outings.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER NOTES: 2012 3X3 Women’s World Championship (Bronze);2009 FIBA U19 World Championships; 2008 FIBA U19 Oceania Championships.
GENERAL BASKETBALL NOTES: In 2012 Alice was the top scorer for Nunawading in the SEABL.Alice made her Australian representative debut in 2006 at the Oceania Youth Tournament. In 2008 she helped Australia’s U19 Women’s team, the Gems, win qualification to the 2009 FIBA U19 World Championship and went on to compete at the world tournament, finishing fifth with the Gems while posting 4.3 points and 3 rebounds per game. Alice is a five-time national champion; from U16s in 2005 – U18s in 2008 with Victoria Metro, and in 2009 at the U20 Nationals with Victoria.
PERSONAL INFORMATION: Motto - “The harder you work the luckier you become.”
COACH’S COMMENTS: Alice has made a successful transformation from Post player to everywhere player and is ready to have a really defining season.
PERSONAL: DOB: 28/03.1978, HEIGHT:166cm
POSITION: Guard
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: Campbelltown Ghosts (NSW)
FIRST PLAYED WNBL: 1995 - Sydney Flames
WNBL CLUBS: Sydney Flames 1995, 1997-1998/99, 2005/06-2008/09; 2010/11-Current; AIS 1996
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Sydney Flames 1997
WNBL CAREER NOTES: Another strong season in 2011/12 saw Alicia lead Sydney to the finals, averaging 9.6 points and 5.7 assists per game. Alicia returned to the WNBL in season 2010/11 following two years playing in Russia and France, averaging 17.8 points per game. In WNBL season 2008/09 Alicia won the Robyn Maher Defensive Player of the Year Award playing with the Sydney Uni Flames. During 2007/08 played with the Sydney Uni Flames and averaged 14.7 points, 2.8 assists and 5.2 rebounds during the regular season. The Flames finished Runners-Up with Alicia averaging 17.5 points, 5.5 assists and 5 rebounds per finals game. After missing the 2005/06 season after sustaining an injury during Game 3 of the Oceania Series in New Zealand, Alicia's comeback year saw her amass 178 points by averaging 8.5 points and 3.9 rebounds per game. She played in all 21 games and ranked 8th in three point percentage (35.4%) while shooting at 44% from the field. In the 2006/07 playoffs, she played two games averaging 9.1 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. The 1998/99 was her best season yet, averaging 15.1 points (318 for the season) and 6.3 rebounds game. Her career kicked off at the AIS where she averaged 9.1 points per game.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER NOTES: 2010 Opals World Challenge, 2009 FIBA Oceania Championships, 2008 Opals Squad Member, 2004Athens Olympic Games (Silver), 1997 Junior World Championships (Silver)
GENERAL BASKETBALL NOTES: 2011 French Cup Winners with Basket Lattes-Montpellier Agglomeration; 2010-2011: Played in France with Basket Lattes-Montpellier Agglomeration; 2009-2010: Played in Russia with Dynamo GUVD Novosibirsk; 2008-2009: Sydney Uni Flames Most Valuable Player; 2007-2008: Sydney Uni Flames Defensive Player of the Year; 2005: Euroleague Final Four All Star 5 Selection; 2005: Euroleague Runner Up with Gambrinus Brno; 2004: Athens Olympic Games – Silver Medal; 2004-2005: Played in Czech Republic with Gambrinus Brno – Championship Winners; 2004: FIBA Diamond Ball with the Australian Opals – Winners; 2003-2009: FIBA Oceania Series with the Australian Opals – Gold Medal; 2001: Euroleague Winners with CJM Bourges; 2000-2004: Played in France with CJM Bourges – Championship Runner Up in 2001, 2002; 1999-2000: Played in Hungary with Gysev-Ringa – Championship Runner Up; 1999- Current: Australian Opals Squad Member; 1997: WNBL Championship with the Sydney Flames; 1997: Australian U/20 Gems – Captain & Silver Medal; 1996: AIS Scholarship Holder; 1995 -1997: Australian U/20 Gems Squad; 1995: Sydney Flames Team Member; 1994 & 1996: All Australian Camp; 1992-1996: Represented NSW Metro & NSW at Australian National Championships.
PERSONAL INFORMATION: Alicia enjoys spending time with her family which includes her parents Mathew and Sue, brothers Hinja, Kodda, Tianua and sister Melinda. Nieces are Tylah, Keisha and nephews Hami, Tane and Keanu. Her favourite TV shows are Fringe, Gossip Girl, Hawaii Five-O, House and The Mentalist.Alicia enjoys catching up with friends over dinner, listening to music and shopping.Alicia was born in Sydney but she has New Zealand citizenship and has been told she’s a ‘Mozzie’ (Maori-Aussie). She follows the All Blacks and New Zealand Warriors
COACH'S COMMENT: Alicia has worked extremely hard throughout the off season and is primed for another outstanding year. The leader of the group she will once again set the tone for the squad in working towards our goals for this coming season. We will once again look to her to lead the defence after claiming the WNBL Defensive Player of the Year award last year.
PERSONAL: DOB: 1/08/94; HEIGHT: 196cm
POSITION: Forward/Centre
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: Dandenong (VIC)
FIRST PLAYED WNBL: 2009/10 AIS
WNBL CLUBS: AIS 2009/10-2011/12; Dandenong Rangers 2012/13
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Nil
WNBL CAREER NOTES: Enjoying her first full season, Carley was a standout for the AIS, averaging 9.1 points and 5.2 rebounds per game on her way to being named WNBL Rookie of the Year. She missed the whole 2010/11 season after undergoing two major knee surgeries. 2009/10 was Carley's debut season in the WNBL; she played in 4 games and averaged 5.3 points and 3 rebounds per game. 2010/11 was injury plagued season for Carley as she spent the season rehabbing.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER NOTES: Represented Australia at the 2011 FIBA U19 World Championship for Women in Chile placing 4th. Australian Gems team in 2011 playing in pre-World Championship tournament in China; Represented Australia at the 2010 FIBA U17 World Championship for Women in France placing 7th.
GENERAL BASKETBALL NOTES: 2011 FIBA U19 World Championships, Puerto Montt, Chile; 2010 FIBA U17 World Championship, Toulouse, France; 2010 represented VIC Metro at the Australian U18 Championships (GOLD)... she top scored in the Gold Medal game with 31 points; Carley led the VIC Metro Women’s team to victory at the 2009 Australian U18 Championships, she top-scored in the Gold medal game with 24 points, 2009 Australian U17 squad representative
PERSONAL INFORMATION: Motto: To accomplish great things you must not only act but also dream, not only plan but also believe.
COACH’S COMMENTS:We are very excited to have Carley back at her home club after several years at the AIS. She is truly a player to watch for the future, either here in the WNBL, internationally with the Opals or playing professionally overseas. Carley is determined to develop her whole game and reach her potential over the next few seasons in the WNBL. Her improvement should be swift!
PERSONAL: DOB 08/07/1982; HEIGHT: 180cm
POSITION: Guard
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: Nunawading Spectres (VIC)
FIRST PLAYED WNBL: 1998/99 Dandenong Rangers
WNBL CLUBS: Dandenong Rangers 1998/99; AIS 1999/00-2001/02; Dandenong Rangers 2002/03-2005/06; Perth Lynx 2006/07-2007/08; Canberra Capitals 2009/10-Current
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Dandenong Rangers 2003/04, 2004/05; Canberra Capitals 2009/10
WNBL CAREER NOTES: Carly produced another strong season for the Caps as injury quelled their finals ambitions, averaging 12 points and 4.3 rebounds per game.Carly played all 22 games for the Capitals in season 2010/11 along with all three finals. She averaged 12.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per regular season game, while shooting better than 40 per cent from 3-point distance. Carly was named WNBL Player of the Week for Round One. In the 2009/10 WNBL Championship with Canberra Capitals; Carly averaged 7.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game in the regular season. In the Caps 3 finals games she averaged 8.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks… In the 2007/08 WNBL season, two-time WNBL champion Carly averaged 16.6 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game for Perth... In the 2006/2007 season Carly was a member of the WNBL All-Star Five and was named the Perth Lynx MVP... In the 2005/06 season she was a Grand Finalist with the Dandenong Rangers and was top 10 for points per game (15.7ppg); WNBL Ambassador... 2005 she represented the WNBL at the FIBA Women’s World League and received Dandenong Coaches Award for 2004/05 season; received Janine Fielder (Players’ Player) Award when Dandenong won the 2004/05 WNBL Championship... In 2004 she represented the WNBL at the FIBA Women’s World League and won the 2003/04 WNBL Championship with Dandenong... She was named in the 2002/03 WNBL All-Star Five and was the Dandenong Rangers MVP.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER NOTES: 2011 FIBA Oceania Championships; 2009 FIBA Oceania Championship (Gold); 2006 Commonwealth Games (Gold)
GENERAL BASKETBALL CAREER NOTES: 2011 Carly was named in Australian Opals squad representing Australia at the FIBA Oceania Championships against New Zealand. 2011 she played with the Nunawading Spectres in the SEABL. Carly was a member of the 2009 FIBA Oceania Championship Opals team that defeated New Zealand. She played in the 2006 Commonwealth Games, Melbourne with the Opals to win Gold. She also represented Australia at the 2003 FIBA U21 World Championship in Croatia, finishing fifth... Carly received an AIS scholarship in 2001 and made her Australian representative debut that year at the 2001 FIBA World Championship for Junior Women finishing fourth.
PERSONAL INFORMATION: Likes to wear pink socks when playing.
COACH’S COMMENTS: The rock around which the team was built last year, Carly's game IQ and solid professionalism make her indispensable. Generally most comfortable as an offensive facilitator and defensive stopper and critical to the team's chances of success.
PERSONAL: DOB 02/08/1994; HEIGHT: 180cm
POSITION: Guard
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: Bankstown Basketball Association (NSW)
FIRST PLAYED WNBL: 2010/11 AIS
WNBL CLUBS: AIS 2010/11-2011/12; Canberra Capitals 2012/13
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Nil
WNBL CAREER NOTES: In her first full season Casey improved her numbers, averaging 7.6 points and 2.8 rebounds per game and will suit up for Canberra in 2012/13.Caseymade her WNBL debut in 2010/11 for the AIS. She played 7 games and averaged 4.7 points and 1.9 rebounds per game, including a career high 10 points against the Logan Thunder on 4 February 2011.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER NOTES: 2010 Oceania Youth Tournament
GENERAL BASKETBALL CAREER NOTES: 2011 represented NSW Metro at the Australian U18 Championships, 2010 represented Australia at the Oceania Youth Tournament, New Caledonia (GOLD)
PERSONAL INFORMATION: Casey has two sisters, Jamiee who had played in the WNBL previously, and Danni who is the World Discuss Champion.
COACH’S COMMENTS: Fresh from an accelerated development experience at the AIS where she took on a major offensive role for the team, Casey will naturally have a different initial focus with the Caps. Her innate competitiveness will be an asset as she continues to develop her game craft.
PERSONAL: DOB 24/06/1994; HEIGHT: 185cm
POSITION: Forward
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: Kalgoorlie (WA)
FIRST PLAYED WNBL: 2011/12 AIS
WNBL CLUBS: AIS 2011/12
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Nil
WNBL CAREER NOTES: Darcee played 20 games for the AIS in 2011/12, averaging 3.8 points and 1.2 rebounds per game.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER NOTES: 2012 Emerging Opals Tour of China; 2010 Oceania Youth Tournament, New Caledonia (GOLD)
GENERAL BASKETBALL NOTES: 2011 represented WA Country at the Australian U18 Championships; leading her team in points (15.3ppg) and rebounds (9.1rpg) for the tournament; 2010 represented Australia at the Oceania Youth Tournament, New Caledonia (GOLD)
COACH’S COMMENTS: Darcee comes to the program fresh off an A.I.S scholarship and representing the Australian Emerging Opals U19 team. Darcee is one of WA’s own homegrown talents and has great work ethic and a nose for rebounds on both ends of the floor. Darcee is another player in our roster that has had a number of international experiences over the past couple of years and is no stranger to the WNBL. We are looking forward to the impact Darcee will have in our program.
PERSONAL: DOB 24/12/1980; HEIGHT: 179cm
POSITION: Guard
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: Bendigo, Warrnambool & Melbourne (VIC)
FIRST PLAYED WNBL: 199 AIS
WNBL CLUBS: AIS 1997-1998/99; Canberra Capitals 1999/00; Adelaide Lightning 2000/01-2003/04; Perth Lynx 2005/06; 2008/09; Sydney Uni Flames 2009/10; Bendigo Spirit 2011/12; West Coast Waves 2012/13
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: AIS 1998/99; Canberra Capitals 1999/00
WNBL CAREER NOTES: Deanna joined the Bendigo Spirit for season 2011/12 after missing the entire 2010/11 season due to injury. She teamed up with Kristi Harrower to form a strong backcourt. In the 2009/10 season Deanna joined the Sydney Uni Flames and was named in the WNBL All-Star Five for the second consecutive season. Deanna claimed the runner-up spot for Sydney’s MVP award and was named Player of the Week twice, averaging 16.1 points and reaching double figures in 18 of 22 games. Returning to the league with the Perth Lynx in 2008/09, after three seasons overseas, Deanna was named in the All-Star Five, was the second highest scorer in the league with 20.8 points per game, and won the award for Best Free Throw Shooting Percentage after averaging a phenomenal 89.7 per cent from the free throw line. Deanna also ranked in the top ten for steals, assists, offensive rebounds, and 3-pt shooting percentage.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER NOTES: 2010 Opals World Challenge; Australia 2009-10 Australian Opals squad member; 2005-07 Australian Opals squad member; 2002 South East Asian Games
GENERAL BASKETBALL NOTES: 2011 and 2012 Deanna played for the Geelong Supercats in the SEABL and was Player of the Week in Round 15; 2010 Deanna spent the off-season playing with the Kilsyth Cobras in the 2010 SEABL and was one of the leading scorers in the league. Deanna was selected in the 2009 Opals squad, making the team for tours to China and Europe. Her Basketball highlights are her first game for Australia and winning the AIS Grand Final. She has played basketball in England, Portugal (Portuguese Champions), Russia (Siberia) and Italy (Northern). She represented Australia in 2002 (South East Asian Games) and has been an Australian Opals Squad Member since 2005-2009. Deanna went to America and Korea with AIS. Deanna represented Country Victoria at U16 (1995), U18 (1996 & 1997) Australian Junior Championships and Victoria at U20 Australian Junior Championships. Vic Country was U18 Champions in 1996 & 1997 and Deanna was captain in 1997. She was All Australian in 1995, 1996 & 1997.
PERSONAL INFORMATION: Deanna’s favourite basketball players are Penny Taylor, Lauren Jackson, Manu Ginobili, Magic Johnson and Steve Nash. Her favourite foods are ice cream, Allen’s Lollies, Silverside and Fruit & Vegetables! Favourite Actors are Denzel Washington, Adam Sandler, Julia Roberts and Drew Barrymore. Music Preference is RnB, Old School Music and acoustic. For dinner she would invite Julia Gillard, Gordon Ramsay & Michael Jordan. Personal Interests include spending time with people she loves, going to the beach, going to the movies, meeting new people and seeing new places. Deanna ALWAYS wears odd socks and doesn’t like pasta.
COACH'S COMMENT: We are very happy to have Doccy back in the west. Doccy is a very versatile player that can score in a number of ways and Deanna’s defensive talents will also be called upon this season. Deanna’s National team, WNBL and international experience will be a great asset to the program this season.
PERSONAL: DOB 03/05/1989; HEIGHT: 192cm
POSITION:Forward
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION:Hills (NSW)
FIRST PLAYED WNBL:2006/07 AIS
WNBL CLUBS: AIS 2006/07-2008/9; Sydney Uni Flames 2009/10; Dandenong Rangers 2010/11; Townsville Fire 2011/12, Current Sydney Uni Flames 2012/13
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Nil
WNBL CAREER NOTES: Ellie joined the Townsville Fire in season 2011/12 after missing the entire WNBL season last year with injury, averaging 4.1 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. Ellie signed with the Dandenong Rangers for the 2010/11 season, but injury saw her miss the entire season. In the 2009/10 season Ellie returned to the WNBL after a successful college career in the USA. She played in all 22 games for Sydney Uni in the regular season when she averaged 6.1 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. In the Flames 2 finals games Ellie averaged 5.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1 assist per game... In Ellie’s debut WNBL season in 2006/07 she played in 16 games for the AIS to average 5.1 points, 4.8 rebounds and 0.9 assists.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER NOTES:2007 FIBA U19 World Championships
GENERAL BASKETBALL NOTES: 2011 Ellie played for the Hills Hornets in the Waratah Basketball League; 2010 Ellie played for the Kilsyth Lady Cobra’s in the SEABL; Ellie played two years at the Australian Institute of Sport during high school and finished her high school education at Lake Ginniederaa College in 2006… 2007/2008 Oregon Ducks Most Improved Player… FIBA U19 World Championships, 2006 U18 National Junior Championships… Ellie helped guide Australia to a fifth place finish in the FIBA U19 World Championships in 2007... The Australians finished the entire tournament with a 7-2 record and Manou averaged 6.2 points and 4.1 rebounds per game.
PERSONAL INFORMATION: Ellie is the youngest of three siblings and has an older sister and brother. She is near the completion of a Bachelor of Behavioural Science degree and is planning on continuing with her studies at the postgraduate level. Ellie enjoys spending time with her family and friends and going to the beach. She is passionate about equality and positive psychology and loves live music, street art and travelling.
COACH'S COMMENTS: Ellie has come back to the Flames program and worked hard on her fitness to be in great shape. She will add a huge amount of depth to our 4 and 5 rotation working in tandem with our other bigs. She has some nice back to basket moves but also has the ability to step out to mid-range to shoot the ball. Ellie also is an outstanding offensive rebounder who will add a great deal to our offensive structure.
PERSONAL:DOB: 24/09/1989 HEIGHT: 193cm
POSITION: Centre
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: WannerooWolves (WA)
FIRST PLAYED WNBL: 2006/07 AIS
WNBL CLUBS: AIS 2006/07Sydney Uni Flames 2011/12
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Nil
WNBL CAREER NOTES: Ellyce returned to the WNBL with the Flames in season 2011/12, averaging 5 points and 3.8 rebounds per game; Ellyce made her WNBL debut playing for the AIS in the 2006/07 season.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER NOTES: 2007 Australian U19 team series versus Japan
GENERAL BASKETBALL NOTES: Ellyce returns to Sydney for the 2011/12 WNBL after four years at the University of Oregon, 2007/08-2010/11. Before Oregon, Ellyce was an AIS scholarship holder and a member of the Australian Gems U19 team, attending Australian Junior Camps in 2005 and 2006. She represented WA Metro at U16 (2003, 2004), U18 (2005, 2006) and U20 (2007). In Perth she has played for the Wanneroo Wolves since 2001.
PERSONAL INFORMATION: Ellyce is the eldest of four. She has two sisters, Chloe and Abbie and a brother Ben. Her family has been a major support throughout her career. Outside of basketball Ellyce enjoys the beach, shopping, cooking, watching movies and hanging out with friends. She studied Human Physiology at the University of Oregon and hopes to someday become a sport doctor.
COACH’S COMMENT: Ellyce had a great first season and we will once again look for improvement in her game. Whilst coming out of college as primarily a front to basket player she has worked extremely hard in developing her back to basket play. She will be a key player in our big’s rotation as we will face some big sides over the course of the season.
PERSONAL: DOB 23/04/1988; Height: 193cm
POSITION: Centre
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: Broadmeadows Broncos (VIC)
FIRST PLAYED WNBL: 2004/05 AIS
WNBL CLUBS: AIS 2004/05; Dandenong Rangers 2006/07; Bulleen Boomers 2007/08-2010/11, 2012/13
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Bulleen Boomers 2010/11
WNBL CAREER NOTES: After an outstanding 2010/11 season that saw Elyse help Bulleen to the WNBL Championship she suffered an ACL in jury playing in the SEABL ruing her out of the 2011/12 season. In the 2009/10 season, Elyse was ranked 4th in the league in field goal percentage (50.2%), 6th in offensive rebounds (2.9 per game) and 8th in blocked shots (1.1). She also averaged 13.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.1 blocks per game in the regular season. In two finals games Elyse posted averages of 10.5 points, 10 rebounds, 1.5 blocks and 1 assist. Elyse was a grand finalist with Bulleen in 2008/09 and posted career best numbers for the season; totalling 348 points, 155 rebounds, 32 blocks, 30 assists, and 27 steals...She averaged 13.9 points, 6.2 rebounds across the entire season, at the end of the regular season she was in the top ten players for blocked shots, free throw percentage and defensive rebounding...In the 2007/08 season she averaged 12.4 points and 5.5 rebounds per game... Elyse played eight games for Dandenong in 2006/07 and averaged 1.9 points per game and six games with the AIS in 2004/05 where she averaged 4.7 points and 2.5 rebounds per game.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER NOTES: 2007 U21 World Championship (Silver); 2009 World University Games (Bronze); 2009 FIBA Oceania Championship (Gold)
GENERAL BASKETBALL NOTES: She averaged 8.0 points and 3.3 rebounds per game in eight games during the 2007 U21 World Championship in Russia, including scoring 18 points against Japan. Elyse won a bronze medal at the 2009 World University Summer Games and made her Opals debut also in 2009. She represented the Opals on tour to China and Europe before playing a three game series against China in Australia, and was a part of the FIBA Oceania Championship team that won qualification for the 2010 FIBA World Championship for Women. She was named in the initial Opals 2010 World Championship Squad and played in a three-game series against Japan in Victoria.
PERSONAL INFORMATION: Started playing basketball and netball at 14 years and decided basketball was the sport for her. Lives at home with her 3 older brothers
COACH’S COMMENTS: How great is it to have Elyse back at the Boomers. Elyse was heading to the Olympics before injuring her knee and we expect to see her batter than ever.
PERSONAL: DOB 29/01/89; HEIGHT: 187cm
POSITION: Forward
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: Arthurton Basketball Club, Sturt (SA)
FIRST PLAYED WNBL: 2005/06 AIS
WNBL CLUBS: AIS 2005/06-2006/07; Adelaide Lightning 2010/11; Logan Thunder 2011/12-Current
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Nil
WNBL CAREER NOTES: In her first season with Logan Emma averaged 5.4 points and 3 rebounds per game.Emma joins Logan in season 2011/12 after playing in all 22 games for the Adelaide Lightning in season 2010/11. She averaged 11 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2 assists per game. She also ranked top ten in the league in steals with 1.4 per game; Emma made her WNBL debut in 2005/06 with the AIS, where she played for two years.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER NOTES: 2011 World University Games, China (Bronze), 2007 World University Games, Serbia (Bronze)
GENERAL BASKETBALL NOTES: 2011 Member of the Bronze medal winning Australian University Games team in China;2011 Emma played for QBL side the Ipswich Force;Emma spent two years at Wyoming College. She started in all 33 games of her final season averaging 12 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists. Emma competed at the Uni World Games 2009 bronze in Serbia.
PERSONAL INFORMATION: Born in Maitland, South Australia, daughter of Robert and Maxine. Emma has an older sister Katie and brother in-law Gabe, older brother Chris and a younger sister Steph.Emma grew up on a small farm. Loves to travel and go to the beach and is trying to learn how to surf.
COACH’S COMMENTS: We welcome Emma back to her second season at Logan and look forward to a big year from the forward. She has very good experience coming from the AIS, Adelaide, Australian junior teams and a year under the tutelage of former coach Olaf Lange. I am predicting big things from Emma this year as we will lean on her experience with our young group and will expect some more out of her on the scoring front. She has the ability to play both in the guard spot but can also play back to the basket making her a perfect wing player for us.
PERSONAL: DOB 19/11/1984; HEIGHT: 188cm
POSITION: Forward
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: Seymour (VIC)
FIRST PLAYED IN WNBL: 2002/03 AIS
WNBL CLUBS: AIS 2002/03-2003/04; Bendigo Spirit 2007/08-2008/09; 2010/11-Current
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Nil
WNBL CAREER NOTES: Gabe bounced back to improve her numbers in her fourth season with the Spirit, averaging 12.2 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. Gabe played in all 22 regular season games for the Spirit in 2010/11, and averaged 10 points and a team high 7 rebounds per game, as well as shooting 55 per cent from the field; She also played in both finals, averaging 16 points per game. Gabe returned to the WNBL in 2010/11 after missing the 2009/10 season. In 2008/09 she averaged 12.8 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1 assist per game in the regular season. In Bendigo’s only playoff game of 2008/09 Gabe posted 10 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists… Gabe averaged 14.5 points, 8 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game in Bendigo’s inaugural season in 2007/08. Gabrielle returned to the WNBL in 2007 after a successful stint at the University of Oregon where she attended after spending two years at the AIS. She played 42 games for the AIS between 2002 and 2004.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER NOTES: 2003 Youth World Championships
GENERAL BASKETBALL CAREER NOTES: 2010 Gabe played SEABL for the Bendigo Lady Braves. She played for the University of Oregon between 2004 and 2006 where she averaged 10.3 points and 6.7 rebounds per game in her final season. Was a member of the 2003 U22 National team that finished fifth at the 2003 World Championships. She led Victoria to a gold medal at the 2003 Australian U20 National Championship where she averaged 22.5 points and 13.0 rebounds per game. She was also named 2003 Victorian State Player of the Year.
PERSONAL INFORMATION: Richards has spent her off-season playing netball for local side Mount Pleasant, earning a spot on the Heathcote District Netball Association’s inter-league team.
Hollie Florance
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PERSONAL: DOB: 16/121993; HEIGHT: 190cm
POSITION: Forward/Centre
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: Launceston (TAS)
FIRST PLAYED WNBL: 2001/02 AIS
WNBL CLUBS: AIS 2001/02-2002/03; Bulleen Boomers 2003/04-2007/08, 2012/13
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Nil
WNBL CAREER NOTES: Hollie re-joins Bulleen in 2012/13 after the birth of her first child. 2007/08 played with the Bulleen Boomers in the WNBL... 2006/07 played with the Bulleen Boomers in the WNBL... 2006/07 awarded the WNBL Top Shooter award with an average of 19 ppg... 2006/07 awarded the WNBL Most Valuable Player award... 2006/07 selected into the WNBL All Star Five... 2005/06 played with the Bulleen Boomers in the WNBL... 2004/05 played with the Bulleen Boomers in the WNBL... 2003/04 played with the Bulleen Boomers in the WNBL... 2002/03 played with the AIS in the WNBL... 2001/02 played with the AIS in the WNBL ... 2001 awarded an AIS Scholarship.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER NOTES: 2010 FIBA Women's World Championships; 2009 FIBA Oceania Women's Championships (GOLD);... 2008 Beijing Olympic Games (Silver); 2006 FIBA Women's World Championships (GOLD); 2006 Commonwealth Games (GOLD); 2002 FIBA Women's World Championships (Bronze); 2001 FIBA Junior Women's World Championships
GENERAL BASKETBALL NOTES: 2010 represented Australia at the 2010 FIBA Women's World Championships... 2010 awarded the Robyn Maher Female International Player of the Year... 2009/10 Czech Republic League Champion with Frisco Sika Brno... 2009 represented Australia at the FIBA Oceania Women's Championships (GOLD)... 2008 represented Australia at the Beijing Olympic Games (Silver)... 2007 member of the Opals Squad... 2006 represented Australia at the FIBA Women's World Championships (GOLD)... 2006 represented Australia at the Melbourne Commonwealth Games (GOLD)... 2005 awarded the Robyn Maher Female International Player of the Year... 2005 represented Australia at the FIBA Oceania Women's Championships... 2004 Opals Squad Member... 2003 represented Australia at the FIBA Oceania Women's Championships... 2003 represented Australia at the FIBA Young Women's World Championships... 2002 represented Australia at the FIBA Women's World Championships (Bronze)... 2002 represented Australia at the FIBA Oceania U21 Women's Championships... 2001 represented Australia at the FIBA Junior Women's World Championships... 2000 represented Australia at the FIBA Oceania U19 Women's Championships.
PERSONAL INFORMATION: Hollie is married to Dave and had a baby in late 2011.
COACH’S COMMENTS: Whilst most of Hollies career has been as a professional in Europe, Bulleen was her club and she is back home. This Olympian will be a major force in the WNBL.
PERSONAL: DOB: 20/03/1988 HEIGHT: 178cm
POSITION: Guard
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: Shoalhaven (NSW)
FIRST PLAYED WNBL: 2006/07 AIS
WNBL CLUBS: AIS 2006/07-2007/08; Sydney Uni Flames 2008/09-Current
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Nil
WNBL CAREER NOTES: It was another solid season for Jaimee, averaging 1.6 points and 1.9 rebounds from 23 games.Jaimee played in 22 games for the Flames in season 2010/11 and averaged 1.4 points and 1.5 rebounds per game including a season-high of 4 points and 4 rebounds against the AIS on 20 November 2010;In the 2009/10 season, Jaimee won the Sydney Uni Coach’s Award for her hard work and determination, averaging 1.2 points and 1.2 rebounds from 17 games throughout 2009/10. In the 2008/09 season Jaimee signed with the Flames and played 18 games and posted 8 points and 13 assists. In 2006 she made her WNBL debut with the AIS.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER NOTES: 2007 FIBA Junior World Championships
GENERAL BASKETBALL NOTES: In the 2012 off-season Jaimee played with the Hornsby Spiders in the Waratah Basketball League;In 2007 Jaimee represented Australia’s U19 Women’s team, the Gems, at the FIBA U19 World Championships in Slovakia, averaging 4.9 rebounds and 2.3 points per game. Jaimee represented New South Wales Country at the Australian Junior Championships from U16s in 2003, U18s from 2004-2005 and in U20s in 2006. She attended All-Australian Camps in 2005 and 06.
PERSONAL INFORMATION: Jaimee is one of four daughters. Jaimee graduated this year with a B.Education (Secondary : Human Movement & Health Education) at the University of Sydney. She works at a school that is a high rise building. She is the second person in her family to play for the Flames. She loves chocolate and loves to cook. Her favourite colour is pink.
COACH'S COMMENT: Jaimee’s ability to add defensive pressure will be a key for the Flames this season. Coming off the bench she will be looked on to provide an instant spark in the games. Jaimee is a great team player and will fill whatever role is needed to help the side be successful. After a solid ABA season she will look for continued development in her offensive game.
PERSONAL: DOB 6/06/1987; HEIGHT: 185cm
POSITION: Guard/Forward
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: Nunawading Spectres (Vic)
FIRST PLAYED WNBL: 2003/04 AIS
WNBL CLUBS:AIS 2003/04-05; Dandenong Rangers 2005/06-07; Bendigo Spirit 2007/08; Bulleen Boomers 2009/10-2010/11; Dandenong Rangers 2011/12-Current
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Bulleen Boomers 2010/11; Dandenong Rangers 2011/12
WNBL CAREER NOTES: Jenna returned to the Dandenong Rangers in season 2011/12, enjoying another fruitful season and her second WNBL Championship, averaging 15.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game. In season 2010/11 Jenna played in only 15 games due to injury, but was instrumental in helping Bulleen to the WNBL Championship; She averaged 12.1 points, 5.1 assists and 4 rebounds per game and was named to the WNBL All-Star Five for the second-straight season…2009/10 was a breakout season for Jenna, earning her first All-Star Five appearance, she was also rewarded with the Bulleen Boomers Linda Brandt Medal for Club MVP and the Members MVP. She averaged 12 points, 6.1 rebounds and 4.7 assists in the regular season and was amongst the top ten players in assists (3rd-4.7), foul shot percentage (3rd -83.6%), defensive rebounds (10th-4.6). Jenna starred for Bulleen in the semi and grand final averaging 23 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4 assists and 2.5 steals across the 2 games. Jenna amassed 235 points and 97 rebounds for Bendigo in the 2007/08 season...She averaged 11.8 points and 4.9 points across 20 games. Jenna played 19 games for Dandenong in 2006/07, including one playoff game...She averaged 18.1 points per game, the 4th best in the league, 5.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game...She scored 28 points in the one playoff game...In 2005/06 she averaged 5.1 points and 2.8 rebounds in 22 games, including two finals appearances.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER NOTES: 2012 London Olympic Games (Bronze); 2010 FIBA World Championships; 2007 FIBA U21 World Championships (Silver)
GENERAL BASKETBALL NOTES: 2011 Jenna was signed as a free agent by WNBA club the LA Sparks; 2010 Jenna played in the FIBA Women’s World Championships;Jenna made her Opals debut in 2009 and was named in the 2010 Opals World Championship Squad.In the 2008/09 season Jenna played with French club Arras. She led the Australian U21 Sapphires in scoring at the 2007 World Championship, netting 132 points in eight games to average 16.5 per game which was also fourth best in the tournament. She also averaged 5.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. She was a member of the U19 Australian Gems team in 2003, 2004 and 2005 but missed the World Championship through injury. She represented Victoria Metro at U16 (2001, 2002) and U18 (2003, 2004) level and Victoria at U20 level (2005, 2006). She also attended the Australia Junior Camp in 2002, 2003 and 2004.
PERSONAL INFORMATION: She has two brothers Matthew and Luke. She represented Victoria in netball at the U16 Championships in New Zealand
COACH’S COMMENTS: Jenna is the epitome of a big game player, when the game is there to be won she steps up and accepts the challenge which she has proven time and time again. She is easy to coach and strives for improvement not only from herself but from her teammates as well. She is one of the team leaders and a wonderful example to to all aspiring young players that with hard work and effort not only can you be a great player but you can also be a great person!
PERSONAL:DOB 24/02/1983; HEIGHT: 180cm
POSITION:Guard
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: Toowoomba (QLD)
FIRST PLAYED WNBL: 1999/2000 AIS
WNBL CLUBS: AIS 1999/00-2000/01; Adelaide Lightning 2001/02-2005/06; 2011/12-Current
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Nil
WNBL CAREER NOTES: Jenni returned to the WNBL with the Adelaide Lightning in season 2011/12, helping the team back to the WNBL Finals averaging 5.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game; In 2005/06 played with the Adelaide Fellas in the WNBL... 2004/05 played with the Adelaide Lightning in the WNBL; 6th in league for field goal percentage (46.8) and 2nd in league for 3-point percentage (42.6) for the 2004/05 season ... led league in assists for the season ... follows 2nd behind teammate Laura Summerton for total points scored for Adelaide this season (319)... 2003/04 played with the Adelaide Lightning in the WNBL... 2002/03 played with the Adelaide Lightning in the WNBL... 2001/02 played with the Adelaide Lightning in the WNBL... 2000/01 played with the AIS in the WNBL... 1999/2000 played with the AIS in the WNBL... 1999 awarded an AIS Scholarship.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER NOTES:2012 London Olympic Games (Bronze), 2008 Beijing Olympic Games (Silver), 2006 FIBA World Championships (Gold), 2001 FIBA U19 Women’s World Championships
GENERAL BASKETBALL CAREER NOTES: 2012 member of the Opals London Olympic Games squad which claimed a Bronze Medal. 2010 member of the Opals squad. 2009 member of the Opals squad. 2008 represented Australia at the FIBA Diamond Ball... 2008 represented Australia at the Beijing Olympic Games (Silver). 2007 member of the Opals squad. 2006-2007: Lavezzini Parma (Italy-A1, starting five), released during the season: EuroCup: 14 games: 13.9ppg, 4.7rpg, 2.4apg; Italian League: 32 games: 11.0ppg, 4.4rpg, 1.2apg, 2.3spg, 2007-2008. Lavezzini Parma (Italy-A1, starting five): EuroCup: 6 games: 5.0ppg, 4.5rpg, 3.5apg, 2.3spg; Italian League: 28 games: 9.9ppg, 6.0rpg, 1.3apg, 1.8spg,; 2008-2009: Lavezzini Parma (Italy-A1, starting five): Italian League: 28 games: 10.3ppg, 6.0rpg, 2.0apg, 3.0spg; EuroCup: 10 games: 10.9ppg, 5.1rpg, 1.9apg, 2.0spg: Basket Parma (Italy-A1, starting five): 22 games: 9.8ppg, 6.4rpg, 3.4spg; 2006 represented Australia at the FIBA Women's World Championships (GOLD)... 2005 member of the Opals squad... 2003 signed with Lavezzini Parma, Italy... 2002 represented Australia at the FIBA Oceania U21 Championships (GOLD)... 2001 represented Australia at the FIBA U19 Women's World Championships..
PERSONAL INFORMATION: Jenni is married to fellow basketballer, former NBL and Australian Boomers member Neil Mottram. Jenni and Neil were both Gold Medallists at the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games.
COACH’S COMMENTS: Lightning will need her defensive toughness and her ability to knock down the perimeter shot.
PERSONAL: DOB 20/04/1983; HEIGHT: 182cm
POSITION: Guard
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: Albury Cougars (NSW), Wodonga Wolves (VIC)
FIRST PLAYED WNBL: 1999/00 AIS
WNBL CLUBS: AIS 2000/01-2001/02; Adelaide Lightning 2006/07-2009/10; Dandenong Rangers 2010/11; Townsville Fire 2011/12-Current
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Adelaide Lightning 2007/08
WNBL CAREER NOTES: Jess joined Townsville for the 2011/12 season and finished averaging 14.1 points and 6 rebounds per game. Jess joined the Dandenong Rangers in 2010/11 and played in 21 games for the Rangers, along with one final. She averaged 9.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists per regular season game. Jess captained the Adelaide Lightning in 2009/10. She played in 18 games averaging 15.3 points (8th best in the league), 6.2 rebounds (2.5 off rebounds – 10th best in league), 2.9 assists and 1.4 steals (7th) per game... In the 2008/09 season Jess was named the Adelaide Lightning MVP… She posted career best numbers for points (381), rebounds (116) and steals (33) to average 15.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.4 steals per game... All Star Five 2007/08 after posting averages of 14.2 points per game in the regular season and 10.7 per game in the playoffs in 2007/08, helping Adelaide to the WNBL title. She signed with Adelaide for the 2006/2007 season and went on to net 291 points in 21 games at an average of 15.4 per game to go with 75 rebounds and 33 assists... She also averaged 16.5 points per game in Adelaide's two playoff appearances… She played 48 games for the AIS between 1999 and 2002, scoring 299 points, including 219 in 2001/02, at a 6.2 per game average before heading overseas where she enjoyed a highly successful college career... Jess played 48 games for the AIS between 1999 and 2002, scoring 299 points, including 219 in 2001/2002 at a 6.2 per game average before heading overseas where she enjoyed a highly successful college career.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER NOTES: 2009 FIBA Oceania Championship, 2007 World University Games (Gold), 2003 World Championship for Young Women, 2001 World Championship for Young Women.
GENERAL BASKETBALL NOTES: 2011 Jess played in the CABL with the Norwood Flames; 2010 Jess played some ABA basketball with the Norwood Flames 2010 Jess played a two month stint in the Turkish Basketball League; Jess helped Australia qualify for the 2010 FIBA World Championship by posting 10 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game to win the 2009 FIBA Oceania Championship for Women. 2006 & 2007 Central ABL All-Star 5... Jessica was a member of the 2007 World Uni games team that won gold in Bangkok; Jess was drafted to the WNBA by the Indiana Fever in 2006; She played for Duke University between 2002 and 2005 and was part of four straight 30-win seasons... She is a two-time ESPN The Magazine Academic All-district II selection, a third team All-ACC selection as a junior, member of 2003 and 2006 NCAA Final Four squads, won the 2003 and 2004 ACC Championships and 2003-05 ACC Regular season titles... She set a Duke single season record with 68 three-pointers made and 191 attempted as a junior, collected seven three-pointers against Georgia Tech as a junior to tie the Duke single game record, ranks second in free throw percentage (.821), second in three-point field goals made (175), second in three-point field goals attempted (490) and seventh in wins (120); She is also a three-time All-Australian, four-time Victorian state representative. She was also a member of the 2001 Australian U21 World Championship team where she averaged 7.3 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists...
PERSONAL INFORMATION: Favourite sports team: Collingwood Magpies; Favourite off-day activity: Going to the beach with my dog; If I didn’t play basketball, I’d: Travel more; TV show I would like to appear on: Deal or No Deal; Most people would be surprised to learn that: I study Groundwater Hydrology; Ten years from now I will be: Working; My biggest achievement on the court was: Going to an NCAA Championship; Place I most want to visit: Scotland; My fantasy career: Food Critic; Toughest team I have ever played: Uconn in 2001; Pet peeves: Long-winded stories; My ideal day is: Hot and lazy; Reason I came to Townsville: Exciting change; Favourite coach saying: ‘That doesn't mean Jack Sheep’;
COACH’S COMMENTS:Jess returns for a second season with the Fire, and brings a wealth of experience and leadership to this young group. She will provide some smarts and consistency on offense, and will again be looked on to dominant the rebounding in her position.
PERSONAL: DOB 19/06/1973; HEIGHT: 182cm
POSITION: Forward
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: North Adelaide Rockets (SA)
FIRST PLAYED WNBL: 1989 North Adelaide
WNBL CLUBS: North Adelaide 1989-91; AIS 1992-93; Adelaide Lightning 1992-1999/00; Canberra Capitals 2003/04; Townsville Fire 2009/10-2010/11; Adelaide Lightning 2011/12-Current
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: North Adelaide 1990; Adelaide Lightning 1994-1996, 1998
WNBL CAREER NOTES: Jo returned to the Adelaide Lightning in 2011/12 after leaving the club in 1999/00. She helped the Lightning from 3 wins to 18 wins and a preliminary final berth, averaging 6.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists. Jo became a WNBL Life Member in 2003/04 and was named in the All-Star 5 in the 1999/00 season. Won the WNBL championship with North Adelaide in 1990, and Adelaide in 1994, '95, '96 and 1998. Jo made her WNBL debut in 1989 before taking up a scholarship at the AIS in 1992.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER NOTES: 1993 Women's Youth World Championships (Gold), 1998 FIBA World Championship (Bronze), 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney (Silver)
GENERAL BASKETBALL CAREER NOTES: As part of the Gems team she won Australia's first basketball gold medal at the 1993 Women's Youth World Championship. She went on to win Bronze with the Opals at the 1998 World Champs and represented Australia at the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000. She played overseas for a few years in France and Spain until 2007.
PERSONAL INFORMATION: Jo is the youngest of 5 children and loves just to relax and do nothing or listen to music and spending time with her 2 pets. Jo works with students with disabilities at Salisbury High School as an SSOI or Teachers Aid and loves working with the students as its very rewarding. Jo considers herself to be easy going, a bit of a clown until it is game time when she is a completely different person.
COACH’S COMMENTS: Veteran returns to lead the team, looking forward to her leadership on and off the court.
PERSONAL: DOB 23/10/1986; HEIGHT: 168cm
POSITION: Guard
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: Nunawading (VIC)
FIRST PLAYED IN WNBL: 2003/04 AIS
WNBL CLUBS: AIS 2003/04 – 2004/05; Dandenong 2005/06 – 2006/07; Bendigo 2007/08; Dandenong 2010/11 - Current
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Dandenong Rangers 2011/12
WNBL CAREER NOTES: After a brilliant first season back in the WNBL, Kathleen took her game to the next level, leading the Rangers to a WNBL Championship, claiming an WNBL All Star 5 berth and WNBL Grand Final berth along the way. Kathleen made a triumphant return to the WNBL in season 2010/11 named as a member of the WNBL All-Star Five. Playing in 20 games for the Rangers including one final, she averaged 15.4 points, 5.5 assists and 4 rebounds per game. Kathleen finished the season top-ten in the league for points, assists and free throw percentage. She was also named WNBL Player of the Week for Round 13… Kathleen returns to the WNBL in 2010/11 after playing in Europe for the past two seasons. . Playing with Bendigo in 2007/08 Kathleen was a member of the WNBL All-Star Five. In 2006/07 she joined the Bendigo Spirit in their debut season and led the WNBL in three point percentage while averaging 13.5ppg in 11 games. Kathleen was a 2005/06 WNBL Runner Up with Dandenong after joining Dandenong in 2004/05 from the AIS. In 2003/04 Kathleen was the Betty Watson Rookie of the Year after scoring 125 points in her debut season in the WNBL with the AIS.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER NOTES: 2012 London Olympic Games (Bronze); 2007 FIBA U21 World Championships (Silver); 2005 FIBA Junior World Championships
GENERAL BASKETBALL NOTES: Played for Australian Opals at the 2012 London Olympic Games, winning Bronze. 2011 Kathleen was named in the Opals squad; 2010 Named in the Opals squad; In 2009/10 she played in France for club Reze Nantes and averaged 11.4 points, 6.4 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game…She was in the 2009 Opals squad, touring on the Opals China-Europe tour; In her 2008-2009 season with club MKB Soprong in Hungary, Kathleen averaged 11.1 points, 2 rebounds and 3.3 assists to lead her team to the Euroleague top four…She was a Hungarian League Champion with MKB Sopron; EuroLeague Semi Final with MKB Sopron... 2008 signed with MKB Sopron in Hungary; EuroLeague Semi Finals; Opals squad member... 2007 Opals squad member; Australian U21 Women's World Championships team member; … 2006 Opals squad member; Australian U21 women's team member (Sapphires)... 2005 member of the Australian U19 Women's World Championship team in Tunisia (Sixth)... 2004 second year AIS scholar; member of the Australian U19 women's team (Gems). 2003 receives scholarship to AIS; member of the Australian U19 women's team (Gems). Represented Victoria Metro U16 (2000/2001), U18 (2002/2003) and Victoria U20 (2004/2005) at National Junior Championships; attended the Australian Junior Camp (2001/2002/2003/2004).
PERSONAL INFORMATION: Kath has two brothers and two sisters and is originally from Melbourne. Her biggest weaknesses are shoes, shopping centre’s and Doritos. She loves to shop and relax, especially somewhere there’s a beach.
COACH’S COMMENTS: Kathleen is courageous, determined, professional and super talented. She is a born leader who leads by example day in, day out, she is the Rangers Captain and success follows her because she will only ever play and train at 100% and that’s what separates her from the rest. Kathleen makes her teammates better players!
PERSONAL: DOB: 08/01/90; HEIGHT: 178cm
POSITION: Guard
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: Newcastle (NSW)
FIRST PLAYED WNBL: 2005/06 AIS
WNBL CLUBS: AIS 2005/06-2007/08; Dandenong Rangers 2008/09; Sydney Uni Flames 2010/11-Current
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Nil
WNBL CAREER NOTES: Helping the Flames to the WNBL Finals, Katie-Rae averaged 10.5 points and 3.7 rebounds per game in season 2011/12. After a season off from the WNBL Katie-Rae joined the Sydney Uni Flames in season 2010/11 and was a revelation, playing 22 games and averaging 15 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. Katie-Rae was named WNBL Player of the Month in January and finished top ten in the league for points and free throw percentage. In the 2008/09 season Katie joined the Dandenong Rangers out of the AIS. Katie posted an average of 7.1 points in 24 games at the AIS in 2007/08. She recorded 163 points, 66 rebounds and 30 assists in 2006/07 to average 8.2 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game across 20 games..She also shot at 82 per cent from the foul line. Katie played 21 games in 2005/06, averaging 6.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game.
INTERNATIONAL GAMES: 2012 FIBA 3X3 World Championship (Bronze); 2011 World University Games (Bronze), 2007 FIBA U19 World Championship (5th).
GENERAL BASKETBALL NOTES: 2011 Katie-Rae won a Bronze Medal playing for Australia at the World University Games; 2011 Katie-Rae played with the Newcastle Hunters in the WBL; 2010 Katie-Rae played with the Newcastle Hunters in the Waratah Basketball League; In 2009 after playing with Newcastle she was named in the Waratah ABL All-Star Five and was named Australian U21 Youth Player of the Year in that season; 2007 she averaged 9.0 points and 2.3 rebounds per game for the Gems at the 2007 U19 World Championship in Slovakia. She represented Australia at the 2006 Oceania Youth Tournament in New Zealand. She represented NSW Country at U16 (2004 and 2005) and U18 (2006) level, attended the 2005 and 2006 Australian Junior Camps and has played for the Newcastle Hunters in the ABA since 1999.
PERSONAL INFORMATION: Katie is the oldest of four siblings and has two younger brothers and one younger sister. She is a distant relative to Mary McKillop and has also represented New South Wales teams in Cross Country, Athletics and Netball. Katie is currently studying a B: Education (Secondary: Human Movement & Health Education) degree at the University of Sydney. She likes listening to music and loves to shop in her spare time.
COACH’S COMMENTS: Katie-Rae has had a very busy off-season representing Australia on the China Tour and then again on the Bronze medal 3 on 3 side. This has been a great platform for her to launch into the season with Katie being a key member of this group. She adds some real scoring power to the side and will be looking to take her game to another level in 2012-13.
PERSONAL: DOB 1/01/1985; HEIGHT: 170cm
POSITION: Guard
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: Leongatha (VIC)
FIRST PLAYED WNBL: 2002/03 AIS
WNBL CLUBS: AIS 2002/03; Sydney Uni Flames 2003/04-2004/05; Townsville Fire 2005/06-2007/08; Bendigo Spirit 2008/09-Current
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Nil
WNBL CAREER NOTES: Kelly completed her fifth season with the Spirit, averaging 5.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists per game. Kelly played in all 22 regular season games for the Spirit in 2010/11 and averaged 8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game; She also played in both finals and averaged 9 points and 4 rebounds per game; In the 2009/10 regular season, she averaged 10.6 points and 4 rebounds, 2.17 assists per game. In the 2009/10 playoffs she had 14 points and 3 rebounds in Bendigo’s only game...In the 2008/09 campaign, she averaged 9.5 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists...In 2007/08 Kelly averaged 10.1 points and 2.9 rebounds per game for Townsville...Kelly tallied 141 points, 58 rebounds and 33 assists in 18 games in 2006/07 and shot at 47 per cent from the field...She joined Townsville in 2005/06, playing 21 games and averaging 10.6 points per game...She played 18 games for the AIS in 2002/03 averaging 9.0 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game...She was named the Betty Watson Rookie of the Year before playing 37 games, including two grand finals, with Sydney Uni between 2003 and 2005.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER NOTES: 2007 World University Games (Gold); 2003 FIBA World Championship for Young Women
GENERAL BASKETBALL CAREER NOTES: In 2011 and 2010 played SEABL for the Bendigo Lady Braves in the SEABL; Kelly won Gold at the 2007 World Uni Games in Thailand and was a member of the Sapphires 2003 FIBA World Championship for Young Women team. She won a gold Medal at the 2002 and 2003 U20 National Championships representing Victoria and won the 2003 R.E. Staunton Medal as Most Valuable Player of the U20 Women's National Championship. She represented Victoria Country as a junior between 1999 and 2002 and attended the All Australian Camp in 2000, 2001 and 2002.
PERSONAL INFORMATION: Kelly has travelled to China, Japan, USA, Hungary, Croatia and Germany. Her favourite moment in Australian sport is Kieran Perkins’ win at the 1996 Olympics. Kelly loves lollies and iced coffee. Her best characteristic is that she is hard working; her worst habit is being messy. Kelly’s best piece of advice is ‘make the most of your opportunities and always enjoy yourself!
PERSONAL: DOB 27/01/1991; Height 171cm
POSITION: Guard
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: Kadina (SA)
FIRST PLAYED WNBL: 2008/09 AIS
WNBL CLUBS: AIS 2008/09; Adelaide Lightning 2009/10; Townsville Fire 2010/11, Adelaide Lightning 2011/12-Current
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Nil
WNBL CAREER NOTES: Kelsey returned to the Adelaide Lightning for the 2011/12 season, playing six games. Kelsey represented the Townsville Fire in season 2010/11, playing in 22 games and averaging 1.2 points and 1 rebound her game.In the 2009/10 season Kelsey recovered from a shoulder injury to play five games for the Adelaide Lightning, she tallied 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals...Kelsey made her WNBL debut in the 2008/09 season.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER NOTES: 2009 U19 FIBA World Championships (placed 5th), 2009 U19 FIBA Oceania Championships.
GENERAL BASKETBALL NOTES: 2011 Kelsey played for the Norwood Flames in South Australia’s Central ABL; 2010 Kelsey played for Forestville in South Australia’s Central ABL; In 2008 she played with Forestville in South Australia’s central conference. Kelsey is from SA Country having commenced her basketball in the Kadina Association two hours from Adelaide.
PERSONAL INFORMATION: Kelsey is studying her Bachelor of Biomedical Science.
COACH'S COMMENTS: Kelsey is a young guard who continues to develop her skills and understanding of elite basketball. After a season away and overcoming some injuries, Kelsey provided some spark and energy to our Lightning program.
PERSONAL: DOB 2/03/1992; HEIGHT: 171cm
POSITION: Guard
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: Bendigo (VIC)
FIRST PLAYED WNBL: 2007/08 Bendigo Spirit
WNBL CLUBS: Bendigo Spirit 2007/08; AIS 2008/09-2009/10; Bendigo Spirit 2009/10; AIS 2010/11; Bulleen Boomers 2011/12-Current
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Nil
WNBL CAREER NOTES: In her first full season with the Bulleen, Kerryn averaged 5.7 points and 1.7 assists as the Boomers reached the WNBL Grand Final. Kerryn joined the Bulleen from the AIS following an injury plagued 2010/11 season in which a knee injury kept her from playing any games;Kerryn played 3 games for the AIS before re-joining the Spirit midway through the 2009/10 season, playing her first game with Bendigo on January 15. Throughout the season Kerryn averaged 1.4 points-per-game, 0.6 rebounds, and 0.3 assists in 9 games for the Spirit. She played all 21 games in 2008/09 for AIS averaging 3.7 points and 1.9 rebounds per game. She played 2 games for Bendigo in 2007/08, her debut season.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER NOTES: 2011 FIBA U19 World Championship; 2010 FIBA U19 Oceania Junior Women’s Qualifications; 2009 FIBA U19 World Championship; 2008 FIBA Oceania U19 Championship.
GENERAL BASKETBALL NOTES: 2011 member of the Australian U19 Gems team for the FIBA U19 World Championships in Chile;Played inAustralian U19 Gems team in pre-World Championship tournament in China. 2010 played SEABL for the Bendigo Lady Braves;2010 Kerryn represented Australia’s U19 Women’s team, the Gems, at the 2009 FIBA U19 World Championship for Women, finishing fifth. She averaged 6.2 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. In January 2009 she was named Co-Captain of the Australian Women’s team at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival, and led the team to the Gold medal. Co-captain of the Victoria Country side at the 2007 U16 Australian Junior Championships where she averaged 12.5 ppg. She also attended the Australian Development Camp in September 2007.
PERSONAL INFORMATION: Her motto is “the harder you work the luckier you get”.
COACH’S COMMENTS: Kerryn had an excellent debut year for the Boomers and we have high hopes she can take some major steps and establish herself as a prominent WNBL player.
PERSONAL: DOB 24/07/81 HEIGHT: 176cm
POSITION: Guard
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: Norwood Flames (SA)
FIRST PLAYED WNBL: 1997 AIS
WNBL CLUBS: AIS 1997-1998/99; Canberra Capitals 1998/99-2003/04; Sydney Uni Flames 2005/06-2007/08; Logan Thunder 2008/09-Current
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: AIS 1998/99; Canberra Capitals 1999/00, 2000/01, 2002/03
WNBL CAREER NOTES: It was another consistent campaign for the Kristen, averaging 6.4 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game.Kristen capped off a stellar 2010/11 season by leading her club to their first ever finals appearance, and first finals victory. Playing in all 24 games for the Thunder, she averaged 10.5 points, 6.9 rebounds as well as leading the league with 5.8 assists and 2.5 steals per game in the regular season. In the 2009/10 season,Kristen was voted Logan Thunder’s MVP for the second consecutive year. She averaged 12.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 2.2 steals per game.In the 2008/09 season four-time WNBL champion Kristen was named Logan Thunder’s Most Valuable Player after captaining the team to finish 8th in their first season in the league. Kristen averaged 9.9 points, 6.6 rebounds and4.5 assists last season. Originally an AIS player, Kristen averaged 8.6 points and 3.6 assists for the 2006/07 season. She is a former WNBA player with the Phoenix Mercury. In the 2003/04 season, she was named a WNBL Ambassador and was a member of the WNBL All-Star Five. She has led the WNBL in assists in the following years: 1998, 1998/99, 1999/00 and 2002/03. In the 2002/03 season, she averaged a career-high 5.4 assists per game (114 all up).
INTERNATIONAL CAREER NOTES: 2011 4 Nations Tournament, China, 2011 Friendly Series versus China; 1997 Junior World Championships (Silver)
GENERAL BASKETBALL NOTES: 2011 Australian Opals Squad; 2011 Australian Opals team tour of China. 2010 Played for the Brisbane Lady Spartans in the SEABL; 2008, 2007 Kristen played for North West Tasmania Thunder in the SEABL Competition. 2006 Opals squad member... 2005 Opals squad member... In 2005 she played in the NWBL with the Dallas Fury; 2003 represented Australia at the 2003 FIBA Oceania Women's Championships (GOLD)... 2001 played with the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA... Kristen was selected 13th pick in the 2001 WNBA draft by Phoenix and played with the Mercury in 2001/02 - at the same time becoming the youngest player to play in the league.She represented SA U16, U18 and U-20 at the National Junior Championships. In 1997 she attended the junior camp. 1997 represented Australia at the FIBA U19 Women's World Championships... (Silver). In 1996 she won a silver medal Junior World Championships.
PERSONAL INFORMATION: Kristen has one sister. She enjoys the water in any shape or form, surf, body boarding, pools, wake boarding, jet skiing and baths. Kristen gets an annual knee surgery.
COACH’S COMMENTS:We are very excited to have our point guard and leader Kristen Veal back in the fold for another year. The three year recipient of the Thunder MVP, she is a very important cog to the success for this group in season 2012/2013. She has an amazing ability skill level, can find an open player anywhere on the floor and can score when needed.
PERSONAL: DOB 4/03/1975; HEIGHT: 163cm
POSITION: Guard
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: Bendigo (VIC)
FIRST PLAYED WNBL: 1991 Melbourne Tigers
WNBL CLUBS: Melbourne Tigers 1991; AIS 1992-93; Adelaide Lightning 1994; Melbourne Tigers 1998-1999/00; Bendigo Spirit 2007/08-Current
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Adelaide Lightning 1994
INTERNATIONAL CAREER NOTES: 2012 London Olympic Games (Bronze); 2010 FIBA World Championship; 2008 Beijing Olympic Games (Silver), 2006 FIBA World Championship (Gold), 2004 Athens Olympic Games (Silver), 2002 FIBA World Championship (Bronze), 2000 Sydney Olympic Games (Silver), 1998 FIBA World Championship, 1993 FIBA Youth World Championships (Gold).
WNBL CAREER NOTES: The 2012/13 season saw Harrower again produce another consistent campaign, averaging 13.7 points, 3.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game. In 2010/11 Kristi helped guide the Spirit to the Preliminary Final; she played in 20 regular season games and averaged 13.1 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game. In two finals Kristi averaged 16.5 points and 5.5 assists per game. Kristi was also named WNBL Player of the Week in Round 10;Kristi had a stellar year in 2009/10 season and was named the WNBL Most Valuable Player. After the regular season she was first in assists per game (5.0), second in scoring (23.8 points per game), 3rd in 3-point percentage (40.0%), 4th in foul shot percentage (83.4%), 7th in defensive rebounds (5.0) and 10th in field goal percentage (48.0%), she also averaged a total of 6.5 rebounds per game. She was also named in the WNBL All-Star Five, and the Bendigo MVP. In the 2008/09 season, she was again named in the WNBL All-Star Five after leading Bendigo to the finals in just their second season in the league; she was also named in the All-Star Five in the 1997, 1998, 1998/99 and 1999/00 seasons. At the end of the regular season she was amongst the top ten players in Foul Shot Percentage, 3-Pt Percentage, Field Goal Percentage, Steals, Points Per Game (3rd), and she led the competition in assists.
GENERAL BASKETBALL NOTES: Kristi farewelled international basketball in 2012, winning Bronze with the Opals at the 2012 London Olympic Games. Kristi was part of the Opals 2010 World Championship team; In 2009 Kristi returned to the WNBA and made it to the Western Conference Finals with the Los Angeles Sparks before being knocked out of the playoffs; Kristi was awarded an AIS scholarship in 1992 and has gone on to represent Australia in three Olympic Games (2000 Sydney, 2004 Athens and 2008 Beijing) for three Silver medals, as well as being a member of the 2006 World Champion Opals team. Kristi has played in Russia, Germany, France and the United States and won the 2007 French league title with USVO Valenciennes.
PERSONAL INFORMATION: Loves spending time with family, her husband Aaron and her two dogs. Kristi enjoys being the General Manager for the Bendigo Spirit. Kristi was lucky enough to meet Halle Berry twice while playing for the LA Sparks in the WNBA.
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PERSONAL: DOB: 13/12/1982; HEIGHT: 188cm
JUNRIO ASSOCIATION: Sturt (SA)
FIRST PLAYED WNBL: 1999/00 AIS
WNBL CLUBS: AIS 1999/00-2001/02; Adelaide Lightning 2002/03-2005/06, 2012/13
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Nil
WNBL CAREER NOTES: Laura returns to the WNBL after spending six seasons playing Europe… 2005/06 played with the Adelaide Lightning in the WNBL... 2004/05 played with the Adelaide Lightning in the WNBL... 2003/04 played with the Adelaide Lightning in the WNBL... 2002/03 played with the Adelaide Lightning in the WNBL... 2001/02 played with the AIS in the WNBL... 2000/01 played with the AIS in the WNBL... 2000/01 awarded an AIS Scholarship... 1999/00 played with the AIS in the WNBL
INTERNATIONAL CAREER NOTES: 2012 London Olympic Games (Bronze)…2011 Opals squad member... 2010 member of the Opals squad... 2009 member of the Opals squad... 2008 Beijing Olympic Games (Silver)... 2007 member of the Opals squad... 2006 FIBA Women's World Championships (GOLD)... 2006 Commonwealth Games (Gold)... 2004 Athens Olympic Games (Silver)... 2004 FIBA Diamond Ball (GOLD)... 2003 FIBA Oceania Women's Championship... 2003 FIBA U21 Women's World Championships... 2002 FIBA Women's World Championships (Bronze)… 2001 FIBA U19 Women's World Championships
COACH’S COMMENTS: Returns to the Lightning after 6 years in Europe, should see her make an impact, as she re-establishes herself in the WNBL.
PERSONAL: DOB: 11/5/81; HEIGHT: 195cm
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: Albury (NSW)
FIRST PLAYED WNBL: 1997 AIS
WNBL CLUBS: AIS 1997-1998/99; Canberra Capitals 1999/00-2003/04, 2005/06, 2009/10, 2012/13
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: AIS 1998/99; Canberra Capitals 1999/00, 2001/02, 2002/03, 2005/06, 2009/10
WNBL CAREER NOTES: 2009/10 played with the Canberra Capitals (Champions)... 2009/10 awarded the MVP for the Grand Final... 2005/06 played with the Canberra Capitals (Champions)... 2005/06 awarded the MVP for the Grand Final... 2003/04 played with the Canberra Capitals in the WNBL (Champions)... 2003/04 awarded the MVP of the WNBL... 2003/04 awarded the WNBL Top Shooter with an average 27.9 ppg... 2003/04 selected in the WNBL All Star Five... 2002/03 played with the Canberra Capitals in the WNBL (Champions)... 2002/03 awarded the MVP of the WNBL... 2002/03 awarded the WNBL Top Shooter with an average 27.2 ppg... 2002/03 selected in the WNBL All Star Five... 2001/02 played with the Canberra Capitals in the WNBL (Champions)... 2001/02 selected in the WNBL All Star Five... 2000/01 played with the Canberra Capitals in the WNBL... 2000/01 selected in the WNBL All Star Five... 1999/00 played with the Canberra Capitals in the WNBL... 1999/00 awarded the MVP of the WNBL... 1999/00 selected in the WNBL All Star Five... 1998/99 played with the AIS in the WNBL (Champions)... 1998/99 awarded the WNBL Top Shooter with an average 23.2 ppg... 1998/99 awarded the MVP of the WNBL... 1998 played with the AIS in the WNBL... 1997 played with the AIS in the WNBL... 1997 awarded an AIS scholarship... 1997 awarded the Betty Watson Rookie of the Year.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER NOTES: 2012 London Olympic Games (Bronze);2010 FIBA Women's World Championships; 2008 Olympic Games (Silver); 2006 FIBA Women's World Championships (GOLD); 2004 Athens Olympic Games (Silver); 2002 FIBA Women's World Championships (Bronze); 2000 Sydney Olympic Games (Silver); 1998 FIBA Women's World Championships (Bronze); 1997 FIBA U21 Women's World Championships
GENERAL BASKETBALL NOTES: 2012 London Olympic Games (Bronze); 2010 represented Australia at the FIBA Women's World Championships... 2010 played with the Seattle Storm in the WNBA (Champions)... 2009 Euroleague Champion with Spartak Moscow... 2008 represented Australia at the Beijing Olympic Games (Silver)... 2008 awarded the Maher Medal - International Player of the Year... 2007 Won Russian Super League title with Spartak Moscow... 2007 played with Samsung Bichumi in the Korean League (Runner's Up)... 2007 breaks WKBL record for most points in a single game 56... 2006 represented Australia at the FIBA Women's World Championships (GOLD)... 2006 represented Australia at the Melbourne Commonwealth Games (GOLD)... 2006 WNBA All-Star selection; WNBA 10th Anniversary All-Decade Team... 2005 All-WNBA First Team; WNBA All-Star selection... 2004 represented Australia at the Athens Olympic Games(Silver)... 2004 Voted best-ever number 1 draft pick in the WNBA... 2004 selected in the WNBA All-Star team... 2004 awarded the Maher Medal - International Player of the Year... 2004 played with the Seattle Storm, WNBL (Champions)... 2002 represented Australia at the FIBA Women's World Championships (Bronze)... 2002 WNBA All-Star... 2002 awarded the Maher Medal - International Player of the Year... 2001-2002 Played with Seattle Storm in the WNBA... 2001 Number 1 draft pick into the WNBA, Seattle Storm... 2000 represented Australia at the Sydney Olympic Games (Silver)...2000 awarded the Maher Medal - International Player of the Year... 1999 awarded the Maher Medal - International Player of the Year... 1998 represented Australia at the FIBA Women's World Championships (Bronze)... 1997 represented Australia at the FIBA U21 Women's World Championships... 1997 member of the Opals squad...
COACH’S COMMENTS: Australia's "Ms Basketball" and an ornament to the game who has made winning a habit throughout her lengthy career. Lauren's return to Canberra will not only immediately increase the teams' potential on and off the court, but provide an unparalleled development opportunity for the team's younger players.
PERSONAL: DOB: 01/06/1984; HEIGHT: 181cm
POSITION: Forward
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: Ballina (NSW)
FIRST PLAYED WNBL: 2001/02 AIS
WNBL CLUBS: AIS 2001/02-2002/03; Townsville Fire 2003/04-2005/06; Adelaide Lightning 2006/07-2007/08; Bendigo Spirit 2008/09-2009/10; Dandenong Rangers 2010/11; Sydney Uni Flames 2011/12-Current
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Adelaide Lightning 2007/08
WNBL CAREER NOTES: Lauren made her debut with the Sydney Uni Flames in 2011/12, averaging 8.9 points amd 5.4 rebounds per game. Lauren played one season for the Dandenong Rangers in 2010/11 playing in all 23 games including one final. She averaged 4.8 points and 2.6 rebounds in the regular season. In season 2009/10 Lauren played in all 23 games for the Spirit. She averaged 11.1 points and 4.3 rebounds per game; In the 2008/09 season Lauren signed with Bendigo and averaged a career best 11.3 points and added 4.8 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game.King was part of the WNBL Championship winning Adelaide Lightning team in the 2007/08 season when she averaged 3.1 points and 1.6 rebounds. King scored 181 points at an 8.6 per game average in 2006/07. She also clocked 27 minutes per game as well as 3.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists and made two finals appearances. She averaged 7.7 points per game in her 53 games with Townsville, highlighted by averaging 8.8 points and 6.1 rebounds in the 2004/05 season after playing just nine games the year before due to a knee injury. She also scored 118 points for the AIS in season 2002/03.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER NOTES: 2007 World University Games (Bangkok), 2005 World University Games (Bronze)
GENERAL BASKETBALL NOTES: 2011 Lauren played and captained the Bendigo Lady Braves in the SEABL; 2010 Lauren spent the WNBL off-season playing in the SEABL for the Bendigo Lady Braves as well as Teaching Primary PE in Bendigo at Kennington PS; 2007 represented Australia at the World University Games in Bangkok; Bronze medallist at the 2005 World Uni Games in Turkey. Attended the All-Australian Camp in 2000, 2001 and 2002. Represented NSW Country at Australian National Junior Championships in the U16 and U18 level.
PERSONAL INFORMATION: Lauren is the eldest of four children with two sisters and one brother. She loves watching movies in her spare time and last summer she learned to surf. She really loves the beach and values her family and friends much more than any possessions. Her most memorable sporting moment is winning a WNBL championship with Adelaide.
COACH’S COMMENT: We are really looking for a break out year from Lauren in her second season with the Flames. She is a great calming influence on the group and has an ability to take over a game offensively with her inside/outside game. She will also provide defensive cover on the oppositions best players.
PERSONAL: DOB 1/04/1992; HEIGHT: 179cm
POSITION: Guard/Forward
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: Shepparton and Bulleen (VIC)
FIRST PLAYED WNBL: 2009/10
WNBL CLUBS: Bendigo 2009/10; AIS 2009/10-2011/12; Bendigo 2012/13
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Nil
WNBL CAREER NOTES: A central Victorian native, Madeleine returns to the Bendigo Spirit after three seasons with the AIS. Madeleine played all 22 games for the AIS in season 2010/11 and averaged 6 points and 2.5 rebounds per game; The 2009/10 season was Madeleine’s debut in the WNBL; she played in 12 games for the AIS and averaged 1.3 points and 1.1 rebounds per game.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER NOTES: 2011 FIBA U19 World Championship; 2009 Australian Youth Olympic Festival (Gold)
GENERAL BASKETBALL CAREER NOTES: 2011 FIBA U19 World Championships, Puerto Montt, Chile; 2011 Australian U20 Championships with Victoria (GOLD); 2010 Australian U19 squad (Gems); Australian U19 Women’s France Tour; 2010 Australian U20 Championship Runner Up with Victoria; 2009 Australian Youth Olympic Team; 2008 Australian U19 team member at the FIBA Oceania tournament (Guam)
PERSONAL INFORMATION: Madeleine (Maddie) is the youngest child of Danny and Colleen, she has two older brothers, James and Lachlan.
PERSONAL: DOB 4/08/1988; HEIGHT: 184 cm
POSITION: Guard
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: Forestville Eagles (SA)
FIRST PLAYED WNBL: 2006/2007 AIS
WNBL CLUBS: AIS 2006/07-2007/08; Adelaide 2008/09-2009/10; Dandenong 2010/11; Townsville 2011/12-Current
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Nil
WNBL CAREER NOTES: Mia joined the Fire for the 2011/12 season and played 18 games plus two finals. Mia played in all 22 games for the Adelaide Lightning in season 2010/11 and averaged a career-best 13 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game… She was named ‘Best Defensive Player’ for the club. Mia won the WNBL Player of the Week Award for Round 2 for her outstanding performance against the West Coast Waves; In the 2009/10 season she played in 22 games, she averaged 7 points, 1.5 assists, and 3 rebounds per game. Mia was named Best Defensive Player for the club... In the 2008/09 season Mia posted averages of 5.4 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.3 assists... In 2007/08 Mia averaged 10.6 points in 23 games for the AIS... She averaged 5.2 points, 2.0 rebounds per game in 21 games for the AIS in 2006/07... In her two games in 2005/2006 she averaged 8.5 points and 2.0 rebounds per game.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER NOTES: 2011 World University Games (Bronze); 2009 World University Games (Bronze); 2007 FIBA U19 World Championship.
GENERAL BASKETBALL CAREER: 2011 Mia played for the Launceston Tornadoes in the SEABL… 2009 Member of the CABL All Star 5. Member of the Forestville Eagles women’s team that won the CABL championships in 2005 and 2009… Mia competed at the FIBA U19 World Championships in Slovakia 2007 (finished 5th)... She won the ‘top 3-pt award” at those championships and averaged 7.7pts and 2.2 rebounds per game. She was an SA State and Sports Institute representative 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2007… Captain twice. She played for Forestville Eagles in the Bank SA league and represented SA Metro at the Australian Junior Championships; U16 in 2003, U18 in 2004-05 and U20 2006... Mia was selected for Australian Junior Camps in 2004 and 2006...
PERSONAL INFORMATION: Mia has one brother Brad, who plays for the Australian Boomers. She is studying a Bachelor of Education (Junior Primary) at Flinders. Her favourite places in the world are Rome and London. Mia used to play the piano and a distant relative of hers is Bernard Fanning. She likes old music, is terrified of rats and her favourite food is Laksa noodles and cheese.
COACH’S COMMENTS: After an unfortunate injury at the start of last season, Mia finished 2011/2012 on a high proving why she is a star of the future. She is a young, tall, athletic guard that has the ability to guard the 2, 3 or 4. Mia is a crucial piece of the Townsville Fire puzzle, and will be looked upon to step up her game to another level this season.
PERSONAL: DOB 19/12/90; HEIGHT: 185cm
POSITION: Forward
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: Sutherland Sharks (NSW)
FIRST PLAYED WNBL: 2008/09 AIS
WNBL CLUBS: AIS 2008/09-2009/10; West Coast Waves 2010/11-2011/12; Sydney Uni Flames 2012/13
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Nil
WNBL CAREER NOTES: Michelle played in 21 games for the Waves in season 2010/11 and averaged 6 points and 2.5 rebounds per game; Michelle played eight games in season 2009/10 and averaged 4 points and 2.8 rebounds per game; Michelle played 13 games in her debut season with the AIS in 2008/09, averaging 3.8 points and 2 rebounds per game.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER NOTES: 2008 U19 Australian Gems Tour
GENERAL BASKETBALL NOTES: 2011 Michelle played for the Sterling Senators in WA’s SBL competition; 2010 Michelle played for the Sterling Senators in WA’s SBL competition, where she was named team MVP; Michelle represented Australia’s U19 team, the Gems, at the 2008 William Jones Cup in Taipei and toured France with the Gems in 2009. Michelle also played in the U16, U18 and U20 NSW state teams.
PERSONAL INFORMATION: Michelle loves going to the beach and hanging out with friends. Her favourite movie is Dear John and loves Thai food.
COACH’S COMMENT: She has worked extremely hard in the off-season on her strength and conditioning. Michelle is an athletic player who will add a lot to our depth, and will be looked at as a key contributor coming off the bench to provide valuable minutes. The former NSW Junior comes to the Flames after spending time with the AIS and Perth in past WNBL seasons.
PERSONAL: DOB 1/08/1986; Height: 181cm
POSITION: Guard
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: Maitland Mustangs (NSW)
FIRST PLAYED WNBL: 2003/04 AIS
WNBL CLUBS: AIS 2003/4-2005/06; Sydney Uni Flames 2006/07-2007/08; Logan Thunder 2008/09; Sydney Uni 2009/10-2011/12; Canberra Capitals 2012/13
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Nil
WNBL CAREER NOTES: In the 2009/10 season Mikaela received the Southern Design Impact Player award from the Sydney Uni Flames with an average of 11.2 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. She hit double figures 14 times in 24 games and made it onto the scoreboard on all but one of 24 games. Mikaela was a Grand Finalist with Sydney Uni in the 2007/08 season, averaging 8.2 points per game. She averaged 2.8 rebounds for AIS in the 2004/05 season and 5.5 points per game during the 2003/04 season for the AIS.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER NOTES: 2005 FIBA Junior World Championships; 2007 FIBA U21 World Championships (Silver)
GENERAL BASKETBALL NOTES: Represented NSW Country U16 2001, U18 2002/03 and NSW U20 2005 at National Junior Championships… attended the Australian Junior Camp 2002 and 2004 … member of the Gems squad (Australian Junior Women) 2003-2005… chosen in Gems team for Junior World Championships July 2005… U/21 Australia Sapphires World Championship team 2007 – Silver medallist. Mikaela played for the Maitland Mustangs in the Waratah ABA Competition in 2009 but suited up for the Frankston Blues in the 2010 SEABL Competition.
PERSONAL INFORMATION: Mikaela has a brother Aaron and two sisters Rebekah and Mattea. Mikaela is in her first year studying Fashion Design and hopes one day to design her own clothing line
COACH'S COMMENT: A consummate professional who has overcome significant injury setbacks to continue her career. Settled in nicely during her first year in Canberra and has everything in place to push for an increasing responsibility in the team structure.
PERSONAL: DOB 30/04/94; HEIGHT: 173cm
POSITION: Guard
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: Logan (QLD)
FIRST PLAYED WNBL: 2010/11 AIS
WNBL CLUBS: AIS 2010/11-2011/12; Logan 2012/13
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Nil
WNBL CAREER NOTES: There was plenty of improvement from Mikhaela in her second season, averaging 4.3 points and 2.9 rebounds with the AIS. Mikhaela made her WNBL debut in 2010/11, playing in 21 games with the AIS; she averaged 1 point, 2 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game. She dished out 5 assists on three occasions.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER NOTES: 2010 Youth Olympic Games, Singapore
GENERAL BASKETBALL NOTES: Mikhaela was named as a reserve for the 2010 FIBA U17 World Championship team but represented Australia at the inaugural Youth Olympic Games in Singapore in 2010. Mikhaela also attended the Australian Development Camp in June 2010 as part of a squad which has been formed for early identification of athletes available for the 2013 FIBA U19 World Championship team. Also in 2010 she won a silver medal at the 2010 Australian U18 Championships with VIC Metro.
PERSONAL INFORMATION:Mikhaela was born in Sunnybank, Queensland and completed her junior and senior schooling at John Paul College.She is the only person in her family who has played basketball. Her sporting hero is fellow team mate Kristen Veal and playing for the Thunder has been a long-time dream. Outside of basketball Mikhaela enjoys listening to music, running, the beach and spending time with her family and friends.
COACH’S COMMENTS: Coming off a couple of seasons learning the game under one of Australia’s best coaches at the AIS sees Mikhaela come home to join the Thunder in her first season playing out of Metro. She has matured into of the country’s next best point guards and playing back up to Kristen Veal will see her continue to learn and mature under one of Australia’s premier point guards. Mik has exceptionally good ability in the one spot and we will be looking to her to come off the bench with a real spark. She has the ability to get to the rim and can shoot the ball well from the perimeter.
PERSONAL: DOB: 18/10/1989; HEIGHT: 183cm
POSITION: Guard
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: Gosford City Rebels (NSW)
FIRST PLAYED WNBL: 2005/06 AIS
WNBL CLUBS: AIS 2005/06 - 2007/08; Sydney Uni Flames 2007/08-2009/10, Canberra Capitals 2011/12, Adelaide Lightning 2012/13
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Nil
WNBL CAREER NOTES: Molly has joined the Adelaide Lightning for the 2012/13 WNBL season after returning to the league in 2011/12 after a year off, for her first year at the Capitals, where she averaged 4.3 points and 2.9 rebounds per game. In the 2009/10 season, Molly played five games for the Flames averaging 0.8 points and 0.4 assists. Molly averaged 3 points and 1.8 rebounds per game in 2008/09 and posted career best 28 assists and 12 steals for the season. She was elevated into the starting line-up for a number of games in the second half of the season. Molly averaged 1.4 points and 1.4 rebounds per game for Sydney in 16 games in 2007/08, she joined the Flames midway through the season after graduating from the AIS. She played 38 games for the AIS between 2005 and 2007, averaging 3.2 points and 1.6 rebounds per game.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER NOTES: 2007 U19 FIBA World Championship
GENERAL BASKETBALL CAREER NOTES: 2011 Molly played for the Launceston Tornadoes in the SEABL;2007 Molly averaged 2.6 points and 0.9 rebounds per game for the Gems at the 2007 World Championship in Slovakia. Molly was member of NSWIA Emerging Athletes Program in 2005 and was named as Central Coast Sports Star of the Year for 2006. She also has represented NSW Country at the Australian Junior Country Basketball Cup 2002-05 and has represented Terrigal HS as part of their National Schools Championship winning team in 2004. Molly was member of NSW PSSA Team in 2001 and represented NSW Country U16 2003/04 (Silver Medallists in 2004) and U18 2005 (Gold Medallists) at National Junior Championships.
PERSONAL INFORMATION: Molly has a brother, a sister and a puppy. Molly has an extra bone in each foot. Molly is currently studying ACPE – physical education.
COACH’S COMMENT: Joins Adelaide after a season with Canberra, look forward to seeing her develop her overall offensive game as well as her possession game.
PERSONAL: DOB 7/06/1993; HEIGHT: 188cm
POSITION: Forward/Centre
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: Townsville (QLD)
FIRST PLAYED WNBL: 2009/2010 AIS
WNBL CLUBS: AIS 2009/2010-2010/11; Townsville Fire 2010/2011-2011/12; Adelaide Lightning 2012/13
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Nil
WNBL CAREER NOTES: Nadeen joins Adelaide after her first full season for Townsville, where she averaged 7.4 points and 3.2 rebounds per game. Nadeen played eight games for the AIS in season 2010/11 before joining the Townsville Fire in December 2010 and playing 13 games in which she averaged 9.2 points and 4.4 rebounds, while shooting 52.4 per cent from the field; 2009/10 was Nadeen’s debut season in the WNBL; she played in 18 games and averaged 6.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER NOTES: 2011 FIBA U19 World Championship; 2010 FIBA U17 World Championship; 2009 Australian Youth Olympic Festival.
GENERAL BASKETBALL CAREER NOTES: 2011 Nadeen is a member of the Australian U19 Gems team for the 2011 FIBA U19 World Championship;2011 represented QLD at the Australian U20 Championships (BRONZE)... Nadeen represented Australia at the inaugural FIBA U17 World Championship for Women in France in 2010… In 2009 she won gold with Australia at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival... She attended the Australian Development Camps in 2009.
PERSONAL INFORMATION: Favourite sports team: Chicago Bulls only because of Derrick Rose; Favourite off-day activity: Beach, shopping and chilling; If I didn’t play basketball, I’d: Play volleyball or netball; TV show I would like to appear on: Jersey Shore; Most people would be surprised to learn that: I’m an amazing singer :P; Ten years from now I will be: Hopefully in Europe playing basketball; My biggest achievement on the court was: Coming 4th at 2011 U19 World Championships; Place I most want to visit: America and Italy; My fantasy career: Being a basketballer; Toughest team I have ever played: USA; Pet peeves: People that lie; My ideal day is: Training, beach, shopping and being with my friends; Reason I came to Townsville: Townsville born and bred!; Favourite coach saying: ‘Never leave anything on the court.’
COACH’S COMMENTS: First season with the Lightning, look forward to her developing throughout the season. Another young athlete in the Lightning program, looking to learn from the quality veterans.
PERSONAL: DOB 15/10/1988; HEIGHT: 167cm
POSITION: Guard
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: Warrnambool (VIC)
FIRST PLAYED WNBL: 2006/07 AIS
WNBL CLUBS: AIS 2006/07-2007/08; Dandenong Rangers 2008/09-2009/10; Canberra Capitals 2010/11-Current
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: NIL
WNBL CAREER NOTES: Now an established part of the Caps line-up, Nicole had a career season offensively with 11.1 points per game and 3.8 assists.Nicole played in all 22 regular season games in 2010/11 for the Capitals, along with all three finals. She averaged 6.4 points and led her team with 2.6 assists per regular season game. Nicole had a standout 14 point performance in the Major Semi Final against Bulleen. In her 2009/10 season with Dandenong she played in 17 games and averaged 4.4 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.9 assists...In the 2008/09 season Nicole played 20 games for Dandenong to average 7.5 points, 2.8 assists and 2.7 rebounds per game... Nicole was named the Betty Watson Rookie of the Year in the 2007/2008 season, averaging 10.4 points per game, 4.1 assists and a total of 308 points playing 24 games for the AIS... Hunt tallied 63 points, 36 rebounds and 28 assists in 2006/2007, averaging 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER NOTES: 2011 FIBA Oceania Championships; 2011 World Summer University Games; 2007 Junior World Championship; 2006 Oceania Youth Tournament.
GENERAL BASKETBALL CAREER NOTES:2011 Nicole was a member of the Australian Opals team at the FIBA Oceania Championships; 2011 Nicole was named in the Australian Women’s University Games team, representing her country in Shenzen, China; 2011 Nicole played with the Launceston Tornadoes in the SEABL. 2010 Nicole played with the Sandringham Sabres in the SEABL;2007 Nicole averaged 5.0 points and 3.1 rebounds per game for the Gems at the 2007 FIBA U19 World Championship in Slovakia... She represented Australia at the Oceania Youth Tournament in New Zealand and also toured Italy with the Gems in 2007... She was named the Bob Staunton Medallist, as the MVP of the 2007 U20 National Junior Championships representing Victoria.
PERSONAL INFORMATION: Has a younger brother and sister. Nicole is originally from Warrnambool.
COACH’S COMMENTS: Fresh after a lay off that has allowed her to rehabilitate some niggles that persisted throughout last season, Nicole should accelerate her growth as a team manager from the point guard position.
PERSONAL: DOB: 20/01/1993; HEIGHT: 187cm
POSITION: Forward
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: Forestville (SA)
FIRST PLAYED WNBL: 2009/10 AIS
WNBL CLUBS: AIS 2009/10-2011/12; Townsville Fire 2012/13
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Nil
WNBL CAREER NOTES: Olivia was a standout in the 2011/12 season, averaging 10.2 points and 6.4 rebounds. Olivia played in 21 games in season 2010/11 and averaged 7 points and 4.2 rebounds per game; 2009/10 was Olivia's debut season in the WNBL; she played in 7 games and averaged 2.0 points and 1.7 rebounds per game.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER NOTES: 2010 FIBA U17 World Championship in France. They placed 7th; 2009 FIBA Oceania U17 Championship (Gold).
GENERAL BASKETBALL CAREER NOTES: 2011 Australian Gems U19 Squad member; 2010 FIBA U17 World Championship in France; 2009 FIBA Oceania U17 Championship (Gold); U18 National Championship with SA Country; 2008 U16 National Championship representing SA Country; 2007 U16 National Junior Championship with South Australia
PERSONAL INFORMATION: Motto: It's not how many times you fall over but how many times you get back up again.
COACH’S COMMENTS: After 3 impressive WNBL seasons with the AIS, Olivia will be looking to continue her dominance in the league with the Fire. Olivia is a wonderful athlete who brings rebounding and versatility to the Fire, and will no doubt cause headaches for the opposition again this season.
PERSONAL: DOB 17/11/1986, Height: 192cm
POSITION: Centre
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: Hills Hornets (NSW)
WNBL CLUBS: AIS 2004-06; Sydney 2006/07-2009/10, Adelaide 2011/12, Bendigo Spirit 2012/13
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Nil
WNBL CAREER NOTES: Rachel made her return to the WNBL in season 2011/12, joining the Adelaide Lightning after taking a season off in 2010/11. In the 2009/10 season, Rachel scored 13 points in 4 appearances for the Flames, averaging 1.9 points and 1.4 rebounds. In 2008/09 Rachel posted 20 points and 17 rebounds across 19 games. In her first season with the Flames in 2006/07, Rachel 1.6 and 1.1 rebounds per game. Her field goal percentage was very consistent at 62%. Before being picked up by Sydney, she played for the AIS in 2005/05 averaging 1.9 points per game and 2.3 rebounds.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER NOTES: U21 World Championships 2007 (Silver)
GENERAL BASKETBALL CAREER NOTES: Rachel has a brother Scott and sister Alison. Rachel loves sunfruits. Rachel was asked to leave her school choir because she was tone-deaf.
PERSONAL INFORMATION: 2011 Rachel played for the Norwood Flames in South Australia’s CABL;Rachel has represented NSW Metro U18 2003 and NSW U20 2004/05 at National Junior Championships. Also attended the Australian Junior Camp 2003 and 2004 and became a member of the Gems squad (Australian Junior Women) 2003/04/05. In June 2004, she toured Europe with the Gems team. She currently plays for Hills Hornets in Waratah ABA competition. Rachel also won a Silver Medal with the 2007 U21 Australian Sapphires World Championship team.
PERSONAL: DOB 6/12/1991; HEIGHT 185cm
POSITION: Forward
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: Altona (VIC)
FIRST PLAYED WNBL: 2008/09 AIS
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Bulleen Boomers 2010/11
WNBL CLUBS: AIS 2008/09, Bulleen 2009/10-Current
WNBL CAREER NOTES: It was another highly productive season for Rachel, capped off by being named in the WNBL All Star Five. She averaged career-high 15.6 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists per game. Rachel was a key member of Bulleen’s WNBL Championship team in season 2010/11, playing in both finals; she also played in 20 regular season games averaging 14.1 points and 5.9 rebounds per game;After graduating the AIS in 2009, Rachel joined Bulleen in the 2009/10 season. Rachel averaged 10.8 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game in the regular season, career highs in all three categories, her 2.6 offensive boards per game was the eighth best in the league. In her debut finals experience in the WNBL, Rachel averaged 7.5 points and 2.5 rebounds in two games. In her debut WNBL season in 2008/09 Rachel played 21 games for the AIS, averaging 10.5 points and 5.2 rebounds in 23 minutes per game.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER NOTES: 2012 London Olympic Games (Bronze); 2009 FIBA U19 World Championships.
GENERAL BASKETBALL NOTES: 2012 Rachel was a member of the Opals team that won Bronze at the 2012 London Olympic Games.2011 Rachel was drafted into the WNBA with the 18th overall pick by the Atlanta Dream, before being traded on draft day to the Minnesota Lynx; 2011 Rachel was named in the Australian Opals squad; Rachel was named League Most Valuable Player in the SEABL 2010 season;Rachel played for the Ballarat Lady Miners in SEABL in 2010 and was one of the leading scorers and rebounders in the league.Rachel was a member of the 2009 Gems team, and represented Australia at the 2009 FIBA U19 World Championship in Thailand, finishing fifth. In 2009 she won gold at the U20 National Championships with Victoria. She also represented Victoria at the U16 (2006), U18 (2007 and 2008) Nationals.
PERSONAL INFORMATION: Rachel has one sister, Alanna. She also has two dogs, Suzie and Bailey and is a self-confessed psycho St. Kilda supporter.
COACH’S COMMENTS: What a great story Rachel has been for the Boomers. From an undersized Post player to an Opals 3-type. Rachel burst onto the Olympic stage and announced herself to the World.
PERSONAL: DOB 6/11/1992; HEIGHT:185cm
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION:Nunawading (VIC)
FIRST PLAYED WNBL:2009/10 Dandenong Rangers
WNBL CLUBS:Dandenong Rangers 2009/10; AIS 2010/11-2011/12; Bulleen Boomers 2012/13
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Nil
WNBL CAREER NOTES:Rebecca played 10 games with the AIS in 2010/11 and averaged 5.2 points and 5.1 rebounds per game…2009/10 was Rebecca’s debut season in the WNBL she played three games for the Dandenong Rangers.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER NOTES: 2011 FIBA U19 World Championship; 2008 Oceania Tournament Guam; 2009 Australian Youth Olympic Festival
GENERAL BASKETBALL NOTES:2011 FIBA U19 World Championships, Puerto Montt, Chile; 2011 Australian U20 Championships with Victoria (GOLD); 2010 Australian U19 squad (Gems); Australian U19 Women’s France Tour; 2010 Australian U20 Championship Runner Up with Victoria; 2009 Australian Youth Olympic Team; 2009 FIBA Oceania Tournament in Saipan (Gold); Australian U19 Gems squad; 2008 Australian U19 team member at the FIBA Oceania tournament (Guam)
PERSONAL INFORMATION:Nickname: SPIDA. She has a twin brother named Chris. Born in Wangaratta (NE Vic) and moved to Melbourne at the age of 5. Favourite food is Lasagna.
She has a Golden Retriever named Sonny
COACH'S COMMENTS: Rebecca was a member of our Development Squad before she went to the AIS so we were fully aware of what we were getting. Rebecca is first class talent.
PERSONAL: DOB: 19/03/1992; HEIGHT: 178cm
POSITION: Guard
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: Nunawading (VIC)
FIRST PLAYED WNBL: 2009/10 AIS
WNBL CLUBS: AIS 2009/10-2011/12; Bulleen Boomers 2012/13
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Nil
WNBL CAREER NOTES: Rebecca was cut down by injury in the 2011/12 season, only managing two games for the AIS. A promising young guard who will be eager to improve with Bulleen.Rebecca played all 22 games for the AIS in season 2010/11 and averaged 9 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game; Rebecca recorded her career high with 20 points against Sydney Uni on 16 January 2011… 2009/10 was Rebecca's debut season in the WNBL; she played in 3 games and averaged 3.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 1 assist per game.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER NOTES:Represented Australia at the 2011 FIBA U19 World Championship for Women in Chile placing 4th. Australian Gems team in 2011 playing in pre-World Championship tournament in China. Australian Gems team in 2011 playing in pre-World Championship tournament in China; 2010 Australian U19 team Germs tour in France; 2009 Australian Youth Olympic Festival (Gold); FIBA Oceania Tournament in Saipan (Gold); 2008 FIBA Oceania Youth Tournament in Guam (Gold)
GENERAL BASKETBALL NOTES: 2011 FIBA U19 World Championships, Puerto Montt, Chile; 2011 Australian U20 Championships with Victoria (GOLD); 2010 Australian U19 squad (Gems); Australian U19 Women’s France Tour; 2010 Australian U20 Championship Runner Up with Victoria; 2009 Australian Youth Olympic Team; 2009 FIBA Oceania Tournament in Saipan (Gold);2008 Australian U19 team member at the FIBA Oceania tournament (Guam)
PERSONAL INFORMATION: Never give up
COACH’S COMMENTS: Rebecca has been on our radar for a number of years and we were delighted she signed with us upon her graduation from the AIS.
PERSONAL: DOB 19.11.1986; HEIGHT: 177cm
POSITION: Guard
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: Illawarra Hawks (NSW)
FIRST PLAYED WNBL: 2004/05 AIS
WNBL CLUBS: AIS 2004/05; Townsville Fire 2006/07; Adelaide Lightning 2007/08-2009/10; Logan Thunder 2010/11-2011/12; Bendigo Spirit 2012/13
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: 2007/08 Adelaide Lightning
WNBL CAREER NOTES: Renae has made the move to Bendigo for the 2012/13 season after two seasons with the Logan Thunder. She was one of the standouts Renae joined the Logan Thunder in season 2010/11, playing 23 games including two finals. She averaged 13 points and 3.9 rebounds per game in the regular season;In her 2009/10 season with Adelaide, Renae averaged 14.5 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game. Renae was MVP of the 2007/08 Grand Final with the highest points scored in a Grand Final, winning the championship with Adelaide. In the 2007/08 season she posted averages of 17.6 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists. Renae scored 386 points in 21 games for Townsville in 2006/07, averaging 16.3 points per game to go with 6.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game after missing the entire 2005/06 season with a knee injury. She burst onto the WNBL scene with the AIS in 2004/05, winning Betty Watson Rookie of the Year honours after amassing 362 points, 199 rebounds and 33 assists - averages of 17.2 points, 9.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists a game.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER NOTES: 2007 FIBA Young Women’s World Championship; 2005 FIBA U19 World Championship
GENERAL BASKETBALL CAREER NOTES: 2012 saw Renae play for the Bendigo Lady Braves in the SEABL competition, leading the team in scoring. 2011 Renae played for the Brisbane Lady Spartans in the SEABL; 2010 Renae played for the Sandringham Sabres in the SEABL; 2009 named a member of the Opals squad. In 2007 Renae played at the 2007 FIBA Young Women’s World Championship in Russia before representing the Opals at the FIBA Oceania Qualifications. She was named in the World All star 5 team at the World Championships. She was named in the Opals squad in 2005 and made her Opals debut in 2006 on a tour to China. Renae was a member of the Gems squad in 2003 and 2004 and made her international debut in 2004 on a tour to Europe before playing in the Oceania Junior World Qualifiers and went on to play at the 2005 FIBA U19 World Championship. Renae represented NSW Country at the Australian National Junior Championships in U16's in 2001, U18’s in 2002-03, U20's in 2004 and attended the All Australian Camp in 2003 and 2004. She graduated ITC in 2003 and was named AIS Junior Athlete of the Year.
PERSONAL INFORMATION: Born in Wollongong,business owner of NU Skin Franchise, and barracks for the Wollongong Hawks.
PERSONAL: DOB: 17/09/93; HEIGHT: 183cm
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: Dandenong Rangers (VIC)
FIRST PLAYED WNBL: 2010/11 Dandenong Rangers
WNBL CLUBS: Dandenong Rangers 2010/11, 2012/13; AIS 2011/12
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Nil
WNBL CAREER NOTES: Rosie played in all 22 games of the AIS, averaging 2.8 points and 2.5 rebounds per game. Played 6 games for Dandenong in 2010/11.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER NOTES: Youth Olympics Games - 3 On 3 Tournament
GENERAL BASKETBALL CAREER NOTES: 2011 Named in the Australian Gems U19 squad, 2011 represented VIC Metro at the U20 Australian Junior National Championships, 2010 represented Australia at the Youth Olympics in Singapore – Silver Medallists, 2006-10 won the National Championships (Vic Metro), 2006 Won the Most Developed Junior Player for Dandenong.
PERSONAL INFORMATION: Loves listening to music & watching Packed to the Rafters.
COACH’S COMMENTS:A Dandenong product, Rosie returns to the Rangers from a season at the AIS and is looking to re-establish herself in the Rangers line up this year. She is a strong and athletic player who bring energy and enthusiasm to our team.
PERSONAL: DOB: 15/02/93; HEIGHT: 188cm
POSITION: Guard/Forward
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: Melbourne Tigers (VIC)
FIRST PLAYED WNBL: 2009/10 AIS
WNBL CLUBS: AIS 2009/10-2011/12; Dandenong Rangers 2012/13
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Nil
WNBL CAREER NOTES: With injuries cruelling the AIS squad much of the responsibility fell on to Sara, who responded with 12.3 points and 5.3 rebounds per game. Sara played 16 games in season 2010/11 and averaged 8.9 points and 4.6 rebounds; 2009/10 was Sara's debut season in the WNBL. She played in 8 games and averaged 3.6 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER NOTES: Won Bronze Medal at 2012 FIBA Women’s 3X3 World Championship; Represented Australia at the 2011 FIBA U19 World Championship for Women in Chile placing 4th. Australian Gems team in 2011 playing in pre-World Championship tournament in China; Represented Australia at the 2010 FIBA U17 World Championship for Women in France placing 7th; 2009 FIBA Oceania U17 Championship (Gold)
GENERAL BASKETBALL NOTES: 2011 FIBA U19 World Championships, Puerto Montt, Chile; 2010 FIBA U17 World Championship, Toulouse, France; 2010 represented VIC Metro at the Australian U18 Championships (GOLD); 2009 Australian U17 squad representative
PERSONAL INFORMATION: Whether you think you can or you can't, you are always right.
COACH’S COMMENTS:The recruitment of Sara was a tremendous coup for the Rangers as she is ranked as one of the most exciting future prospects in Australia and will add her energy, athleticism and talent to the reigning champions bid for back to back Championships. Sara is already showing good signs of professionalism and a hard work ethic which will propel her to great things this season and hopefully for the rest of her career!
PERSONAL: DOB 26/07/90; HEIGHT: 178cm
POSITION: Guard
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: Dandenong (VIC)
FIRST PLAYED WNBL: 2006/2007 Dandenong Rangers
WNBL CLUBS: Dandenong Rangers 2006/2007, 2009/10-Current; AIS 2007/2008-2008/09
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Dandenong 2011/12
WNBL CAREER NOTES: It was a career season for Steph en-route to the WNBL Championship, averaging 14 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2 assists per game. Steph played in all 23 games for the Rangers in season 2010/11 including one final. She averaged 10.2 points and 2.9 rebounds per game; Steph recorded a career-high 26 points against the Bulleen Boomers on 19 February 2011. In the 2009/10 season she played in 22 games, she averaged 11.1 points, 1.7 assists, and 3 rebounds per game; she won the Ranger’s Most Valuable Player award... In the 2008/09 season Stephanie played 20 games for the AIS averaging 8.1 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2 assists per game... She averaged 5.5 points per game in 2007/2008... Shot at 50% during 2006/2007 season... She played 11 games for Dandenong in 2006/2007 before starting her scholarship at the AIS in 2007.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER NOTES: 2006 Oceania Youth Tournament, 2008 FIBA Oceania Championships, 2009 FIBA U19 World Championships
GENERAL BASKETBALL NOTES: 2011 Steph was named in the Australian Opals squad; 2010 Steph played in the SEABL women’s Championship winning squad for the Dandenong Rangers; In 2009 she represented the Gems at the FIBA U19 World Championship in Bangkok, Thailand, where Australia finished fifth. Stephanie averaged 5.9 points and 1.4 assists at the world titles. In 2008 she was a member of the Australian Gems (U19) team that won the FIBA Oceania qualification tournament. In 2006 Stephanie represented Australia at the FIBA Oceania Youth Tournament, winning Gold… Australia at the 2006 Oceania Youth Tournament in New Zealand... Represented Victoria U14 in 2002 and 2003, U16 in 2004 and 2005 and U18 in 2006 at the National Junior Championships.
PERSONAL INFORMATION: Steph has one older brother Jamie. She loves drinking Nippy’s iced chocolate and singing Glee songs with former team-mate Amelia. Steph is known locally for her trophy blasting and styling skills.
COACH’S COMMENTS: Steph has improved every season she has played in the WNBL. She is revered at Dandenong and a wonderful example of the pathways offered at the Rangers for a junior female basketballer who can play their whole career at one club. Steph’s game is evolving and I have no doubt she will cement herself as one of the WNBL’s finest players in the coming years.
PERSONAL: DOB 17/12/1980; Height: 192cm
POSITION: Forward/Centre
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: Newcastle (NSW)
FIRST PLAYED WNBL: 1996/97 AIS
WNBL CLUBS: AIS 1996-1999; Sydney Flames 1999-2001; Townsville Fire 2001-2002, Sydney Uni Flames 2009/10; Canberra Capitals 2010/11; Adelaide Lightning 2011/12-Current
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: AIS 1998/99; Sydney Flames 2000/01
WNBL CAREER NOTES: 2011/12 was Suzy’s debut season with the Adelaide Lightning and one to remember as she led the team to the WNBL finals and claimed the WNBL MVP. Suzy averaged a league-high 23.1 points, 10.3 rebounds and more than 2 steals per game; 2010 Suzy joined reigning champions the Canberra Capitals for the 2010/11 season and despite battling injury throughout the year played in 12 regular season games and averaged 14.4 points and 6.8 rebounds per game; She also played in two finals with the Capitals. Suzy returned to the WNBL in the 2009/10 season and, despite missing the end of the season with a knee injury, was named in the All-Star Five and earned Sydney Uni MVP honours. In 2009/10 Suzy played in 20 games and was the league’s leading scorer with an average of 24.6 points per game. She was also amongst the league’s top ten players in defensive rebounds (2nd – 7.0), steals (2nd – 1.9), blocked shots (2nd – 1.7), total rebounds (5th – 8.8), field goal percentage (9th – 48.6%), foul shot percentage (10th – 73.6%)...In 2001/02, Suzy averaged 20 points and 12.2 rebounds per game... She won the 2000/2001 Championship with Sydney.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER NOTES: 2012 London Olympic Games (Bronze); 2011 FIBA Oceania Championships (Gold); 2008 Beijing Olympic Games (Silver); 2004 Athens Olympic Games (Silver); 2002 FIBA World Championships (Bronze)
GENERAL BASKETBALL CAREER NOTES: 2012 Suzy was part of the Australian Opals squad which claimed Bronze at the London Olympic Games; 2011 named in the Australian Opals squad and played in the FIBA Oceania Championships, as well as the Friendly Series against China.2010 member of the Opals Squad... 2009 member of the Opals Squad... 2009 won the Italian Series A league with Cras Taranto... 2009 Signed with the Seattle Storm, WNBA ... 2008 represented Australia at the Beijing Olympic Games (Silver)... 2008 was voted the Maher Medal International Player of the Year (co-winner)... 2008 played with the Cras Taranto in Italy... 2007 member of the Opals squad... 2006 member of the Opals Squad... 2006 played with UMMC Ekaterinburg in Russia... 2006 was selected in the EuroLeague World All-Star team... 2005 member of the Opals Squad... 2005 played with Ros Casares in Spain in 2005... 2005 played with the Seattle Storm in the WNBA... 2004 represented Australia at the Athens Olympic Games (Silver)... 2004 won EuroLeague Championship with Valenciennes... 2003 drafted to the Seattle Storm in the WNBA... 2003 represented Australia at the FIBA Oceania Women's Championships... 2003 played with the Valencienne in France (Champions)... 2002 represented Australia at the FIBA Women's World Championships (Bronze)... 2001 represented Australia at the FIBA Oceania Women's Championships (GOLD)... 2001 was voted the Maher Medal International Player of the Year... 2000 member of the Opals Squad... 1999 member of the Opals squad.
PERSONAL INFORMATION: Suzy’s favourite foods are organic. She is a keen supporter of the Newcastle Knights and also the Collingwood Magpies.
COACH'S COMMENTS: Last year’s MVP of the League returns after a successful Olympic campaign will look to take the Lightning deep into the playoffs.
PERSONAL:DOB: 16/02/93; HEIGHT: 191cm
POSITION: Forward/Centre
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: Northern Tasmania (TAS)
FIRST PLAYED WNBL: 2009/10 AIS
WNBL CLUBS: AIS 2009/10-2010/11; Bulleen Boomers 2011/12; Sydney Uni Flames 2012/13
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Nil
WNBL CAREER NOTES: Tayla joins Sydney after playing with the Bulleen Boomers in 2011/12, averaging 4.4 points and 4.1 rebounds per game. She played in all 22 games in season 2010/11 and averaged 9.1 points and 5.8 rebounds per game;2009/10 was Tayla’s debut WNBL season; she played in 22 games and averaged 10 points and 1.8 blocks per game and was named the WNBL Betty Watson Rookie of the Year.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER NOTES: 2011 FIBA U19 World Championship; 2010 FIBA U17 World Championship in France; 2009 FIBA U17 Oceania Qualifying Championships.
GENERAL BASKETBALL NOTES: 2011 Named in the Australian Gems U19 team for the FIBA U19 Women’s World Championships in Chile; Played in pre-World Championship tournament in China; 2011 represented TAS at the Australian U20 Championships; 2010 represented Australia at the FIBA U17 Women's World Championships in France; 2010 represented TAS at the Australian U18 Championships… In the 2009 FIBA Oceania U17 Qualification tournament Tayla averaged 13 points per game, helping Australia qualify for the 2010 FIBA U17 World Championship in her international debut.
PERSONAL INFORMATION: Tayla is from Launceston and has two younger siblings Mackenzie, 8 and Bowen, 5. Tayla loves spending time with her family and friends, listening to music and watching movies. She also loves relaxing and going to the beach. Her dreams are to get a University degree and play for the Opals. Motto -“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams!
COACH’S COMMENTS: Tayla is a great signing for the Flames as we have looked to add depth and size to our roster in the 4 and 5 positions. The youngest of our big players she will continue to develop this season, in laying a platform for the future. She has great touch around the basket and will add some scoring power to the big rotation.
PERSONAL: DOB 12/08/1990; HEIGHT: 180cm
POSITION: Guard/Forward
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: Barossa Valley (SA)
FIRST PLAYED WNBL: 2008/09 AIS
WNBL CLUBS: AIS 2008/09-2009/10; Bendigo Spirit 2010/11-2011/12; Bulleen Boomers 2012/13
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Nil
WNBL CAREER NOTES: Tess enjoyed another strong season as the star of the Bendigo Spirit, averaging 15.6 points and 6.1 rebounds in the 2011/12 season. 2012/13 will be her first for the Bulleen Boomers.After graduating from the AIS, Tess joined the Bendigo Spirit for the 2010/11 season. Tess played in all 24 games for the Spirit including two finals; She led the team in scoring averaging 15.7 points per regular season game and 5.7 rebounds per game; Tess was awarded WNBL Player of the Week awards in both Round 3 and Round 5 for her outstanding performances; In the 2009/10 season, she averaged 11.7 points per game, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.5 assists for the AIS. 2008/09 season with the AIS was her debut in the WNBL averaging 6.8 points and 4.5 rebounds per game.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER NOTES: 2011 World University Games, China (Bronze); 2009 FIBA U19 Women’s World Championship; 2008 FIBA U19 Oceania Championships.
GENERAL BASKETBALL NOTES: 2011 Tess represented Australia at the World University Games, winning Bronze; 2011 Tess played in the CABL with Sturt Sabres; 2011 Tess was named in the Australian Opals squad and played in both the 4 Nations Tournament in China, and three-game series versus China in Queensland;Tess was awarded the Bob Staunton Medal as MVP of the 2009 National U20 Championships, where South Australia were silver medallists. Tess was a member of the Gems (U19) team that won the 2008 FIBA Oceania U19 qualification tournament and went on to compete at the 2009 FIBA U19 World Championship for women with averages of 5.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game. In 2008 she won the U20 National Championship with South Australia, also claiming the 2007 title at the U18 championship.
PERSONAL INFORMATION: Tess’s brother Ben plays for the Sydney Kings in the NBL.
COACH'S COMMENTS: Tess is very exciting. She is absolutely the type of player to represent the Boomers, talented, strong and wants to compete.
PERSONAL: DOB: 29/03/1993; HEIGHT: 170cm
POSITION: Guard
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: Swan Hill (VIC)
FIRST PLAYED WNBL: 2009/10 AIS
WNBL CLUBS: AIS 2009/10-2011/12; Canberra Capitals 2012/13
WNBL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Nil
WNBL CAREER NOTES: In her third season in the WNBL Tessa played 16 games averaging 3.5 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. Tessa played in 11 games in season 2010/11 and averaged 3.8 points, 3 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game;2009/10 was Tessa's debut season in the WNBL; she played in 8 games and averaged 3.5 points and 3.3 rebounds per game.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER NOTES: 2010 FIBA U17 World Championship; 2009 FIBA Oceania U17 Championship (Gold).
GENERAL BASKETBALL CAREER NOTES:2011 Australian Gems U19 Squad member; 2010 FIBA U17 World Championship; 2009 FIBA Oceania U17 Championship (Gold); 2009 U18 National Championship with VIC Country; 2008 Australian U19 squad
PERSONAL INFORMATION: Motto: Whatever you can do or dream you can... begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.
COACH’S COMMENTS: Tess has ticked all the right boxes on her development pathway to this point and fresh off a successful SEABL season with the Capitals Academy will add remarkable depth to our point guard stocks.
