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Wooden spoon turnaround: Sydney Flames set the bar high

The Sydney Flames aren't mucking around, with co-owner Luc Longley making clear some quality off-season WNBL recruitment brings high expectations.

AAP · Sep 24

Maley makes milestone as Lynx hand Flames last place

Anneli Maley has produced another stellar performance as the Perth Lynx provided an exclamation mark on their regular season, beating the Sydney Flames.

AAP · Feb 7

'Perspective' keeps spirited star's career thriving

Bendigo's Abbey Wehrung has earned the praise of one of the league's top stars, while new Sydney Flames coach Renae Garlepp admits her side must start winning.

AAP · Jan 1

Brancatisano fires Flames into WNBL finals spot

The WNBL top four is set after the Sydney Flames beat the UC Capitals and Adelaide Lightning were beaten by Southside Flyers in the penultimate round.

AAP · Feb 9, 2025

Geelong aim high with WNBL title up for grabs

The WNBL title race is wide open after an off-season of change, with newcomers Geelong United among those eyeing the championship.

AAP · Oct 28, 2024

Sydney Flames stay hot with easy Flyers WNBL victory

Round 13 of the WNBL saw Sydney produce a comfortable win against the Southside Flyers, while the Melbourne Boomers smashed Perth.

AAP · Jan 28, 2024

Flames coach's harsh words for 'selfish' players

Former Sydney Flames head coach Shane Heal is suing the club for unfair dismissal after a slew of bullying claims led to his suspension.

AAP · Jul 3, 2023

Shane Heal's showdown with Sydney Flames fast-tracked

Shane Heal will learn his fate as head coach at the Sydney Flames at an expedited hearing set down after being suspended over bullying allegations.

AAP · Mar 20, 2023

Head coach to expand case against Sydney Flames

Head coach Shane Heal has indicated he will bring further legal claims against the Sydney Flames as he fights his suspension over bullying complaints.

AAP · Feb 15, 2023

Sydney Flames coach Shane Heal under investigation after bullying allegations

The Sydney Flames have revealed coach Shane Heal has been suspended amid an investigation into bullying allegations levelled by several players.

ABC News · Feb 14, 2023