Explore every episode of the podcast WNBL - The Loop
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| The Loop | Can Anyone Stop the Flames? Kunek Rethinks Her WNBL Predictions | 30 oct. 2026 | 00:27:59 | |
Can anyone stop the Sydney Flames? Or could Tasmania be about to pull off the upset of the WNBL season? Alice Kunek joins Kelsey Browne on The Loop to break down all the big talking points from around the league. Alice admits she might have got her preseason predictions wrong, explains why the Flames are the real deal and reveals why she believes Tasmania can knock off Sydney this weekend. Plus, Han Xu is back and making her presence felt, Bendigo are under serious pressure, Steph Talbot needs to take charge in Adelaide, and why nobody should be sleeping on Perth or the Capitals. From surprise contenders to struggling favourites, Alice doesn’t hold back in a big WNBL season reality check. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Loop | What's Making The Sydney Flames Fire with Jaz Shelley | 28 oct. 2026 | 00:10:12 | |
Sydney Flames star Jaz Shelley joins Courtney Ward to discuss her side's hot start to the WNBL27 and the players she loves hitting the court with that are making it possible. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Loop | Red-hot starts, unheralded stars & Adelaide's fix | 26 oct. 2026 | 00:13:29 | |
Opals star Sami Whitcomb joins Courtney Ward on The Loop, presented by Blackmores, to break down the WNBL27 Season so far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Loop | Elite guards, Han's debut and Sydney's question marks | 23 oct. 2026 | 00:25:53 | |
Michele Timms joins Kelsey Browne on The Loop, presented by Blackmores, to talk point guard battles, the Han Xu effect, why she’s not sold on the Flames yet, and her big calls for the WNBL27 Season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Loop | Jackson on why the Opening Round was so incredible | 19 oct. 2026 | 00:18:21 | |
Seven-time WNBL champion Lauren Jackson joins Courtney Ward to discuss the historic Opening Round, the Chinese star’s massive impact and why Sydney has put the League on notice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Loop | WNBL27 predictions and a new chapter for Cayla George | 16 oct. 2026 | 00:16:43 | |
Cayla George joins Kelsey Browne on The Loop to share her WNBL27 predictions, reflect on the historic season opener and chat about her journey to her next big chapter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Loop | Why Atwell is excited for her new Canberra chapter | 13 oct. 2026 | 00:14:52 | |
UC Capitals recruit Amy Atwell chats with Courtney Ward about her decision to leave Perth, her gold-medal off-season, and why she’s chasing her best season yet in Canberra. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| WNBL Roundtable | Season Preview: Who Can Stop Townsville? | 12 oct. 2026 | 00:35:39 | |
A new era of the WNBL is here, and the stage is set for one of the biggest seasons in league history. With nine teams, the arrival of the Tasmania Jewels and international superstars joining the competition, the WNBL26 season promises to be something special. Kelsey Browne is joined by basketball experts Alice Kunek and Damon Lowery for the WNBL Roundtable, breaking down every team's chances ahead of the new season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Loop | Ciezki’s incredible journey from Buffalo to the big time | 09 oct. 2026 | 00:15:34 | |
New Adelaide recruit Shay Ciezki chats with Courtney Ward to talk about her hoops journey, rookie WNBA season and why she's excited about her next chapter with the Lightning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Loop | Why Garbin's Jewels aren't messing around in WNBL27 | 02 oct. 2026 | 00:16:06 | |
Inaugural Jewels Captain, Darcee Garbin, sits down with Courtney Ward to talk about balancing life as a professional athlete and full-time mum, leading a brand-new team, and chasing a top-four finish. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Loop | Sam Mackinnon is setting up for a huge season ahead | 30 sept. 2026 | 00:19:57 | |
Southside Melbourne Flyers newly appointed Head Coach, Sam Mackinnon, sits down with Courtney Ward to chat about his brand new game plan and highlights some breakout players. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Loop | Ryan Petrik on why the Lynx can go one step further | 30 sept. 2026 | 00:16:52 | |
On this episode of The Loop, Courtney Ward speaks with Perth Lynx Head Coach Ryan Petrik about their roster turnaround, turning the keys over to star guard Georgia Amoore and why his side will be even more entertaining to watch in WNBL27. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Loop | Aja Parham-Ammar on why Adelaide will fight to prove themselves in WNBL27 | 30 sept. 2026 | 00:11:37 | |
Adelaide Lightning coach Aja Parham-Ammar joins Courtney Ward to discuss why her gritty side will represent the South Australian community and be the best versions of themselves during the 2026-27 season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Loop | WNBL Roundtable Opals' must-win, Tip Off preview & early predictions | 09 sept. 2026 | 00:24:26 | |
Kelsey Browne is joined by Damon Lowery and Alice Kunek to analyse the Australian Opals' World Cup campaign, ahead of Thursday's sudden death clash with Italy. They also preview the TechnologyOne Townsville Tip Off and make some early season predicitons. Don’t miss the chance to be a part of history this season! All games will be broadcast live on 9Now and ESPN on Disney+, our website and App. Select marquee games on 9Go!, ESPN and ESPN2 🌎 : Website: https://wnbl.com.au 📱 Get the App: https://link.wnbl.com.au/LsHU/youtube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Loop | Kennedy Kereama discusses the Spirit's key recruit and the Opals' World Cup fight | 06 sept. 2026 | 00:38:49 | |
Bendigo Spirit Head Coach and Opals assistant coach, Kennedy Kereama, sits down with Courtney Ward to chat about superstar recruit Jade Melbourne, the continued growth of the WNBL and Australia's chances at the 2026 FIBA World Cup in Berlin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Loop | Shannon Seebohm ready to defend title in front of WNBL’s “best fans” | 03 sept. 2026 | 00:18:25 | |
Townsville Fire coach Shannon Seebohm joins Courtney Ward to chat about his side’s upcoming championship defence, some key changes that have been made to their roster and the growth of the league heading into its biggest season yet. Don’t miss the chance to be a part of history this season! All games will be broadcast live on 9Now and ESPN on Disney+, our website and App. Select marquee games on 9Go!, ESPN and ESPN2 🌎 : Website: https://wnbl.com.au 📱 Get the App: https://link.wnbl.com.au/LsHU/youtube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Loop | Steph Reid's Tassie dreams coming true and the Opals' plan for World Cup glory | 03 sept. 2026 | 00:20:19 | |
Courtney Ward is joined by the Tasmania Jewels' Steph Reid to chat about how special it will be to lead her home state onto a WNBL court for the first time. The star guard also reveals how much it means to her to be representing Australia at the FIBA World Cup next month and how the Opals are planning to bring a medal home. Don’t miss the chance to be a part of history this season! All games will be broadcast live on 9Now and ESPN on Disney+, our website and App. Select marquee games on 9Go!, ESPN and ESPN2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Loop | Issie Bourne reveals why Sydney was the perfect spot to develop her career | 25 août 2026 | 00:10:13 | |
Sydney Flames recruit Issie Bourne joins Courtney Ward to discuss her decision to join Sydney, Renae Garlepp's impact and the brand of basketball the Flames endeavour to play. 🌎 : Website: https://wnbl.com.au 📱 Get the App: https://link.wnbl.com.au/LsHU/youtube 🇺🇸 U.S.A. fans can watch on AWSN (All Women's Sport Network) https://www.awsn.tv See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Loop | Paul Goriss reveals why Canberra are ready for the WNBL’s toughest season yet | 24 août 2026 | 00:17:24 | |
UC Capitals coach Paul Goriss joins Courtney Ward to discuss his side’s ‘untapped potential', revamped squad and why they will be a ‘terror on defence’. Don’t miss the chance to be a part of history this season! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Loop | Cheryl Chambers on the Geelong Venom signing that will shake up the WNBL | 13 août 2026 | 00:07:46 | |
eelong Venom coach Cheryl Chambers joins Courtney Ward to discuss the arrival of Chinese superstar Han Xu and how the arrival of the former Perth Lynx player is going to shake up WNBL27.
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| The Loop | Tasmania Jewels coach Claudia Brassard on building the League's newest team | 13 août 2026 | 00:19:35 | |
Courtney Ward is joined by first-ever Tasmania Jewels head coach Claudia Brassard on The Loop to discuss the strategy of building a club from the ground up, and producing a team that the whole state is proud of. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Loop | Sydney coach Renae Garlepp's plan to get the Flames firing | 13 août 2026 | 00:10:57 | |
Courtney Ward is joined by Sydney Flames coach Renae Garlepp on The Loop to discuss what she's looking for in WNBL27 and her involvement with the Opals, as Australia powers towards the FIBA World Cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||