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'Greatest': Fire crowned WNBL champs after OT thriller

The Townsville Fire have won their second WNBL championship in four years after a dramatic grand final game-two victory in Perth against the Lynx.

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Fire down Flyers in thriller to make WNBL grand final

The Townsville Fire have overcome an almighty scare to make a second consecutive WNBL grand final with a 10-point win over the Southside Melbourne Flyers.

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Timms wary of Bendigo Spirit, Flyers in WNBL finals

Australian basketball legend Michele Timms believes both of the WNBL's semi-final clashes could go to a game three ahead of Saturday's matches.

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'Overwhelmed': Borlase claims historic WNBL MVP gong

Bendigo Spirit's Isobel Borlase has become one of the youngest players to win the WNBL's MVP award, beating out Anneli Maley and Courtney Woods for the honour.

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WNBL finals set as Fire extinguish Griffin-less Spirit

The Townsville Fire have secured the WNBL's minor championship, beating the Bendigo Spirit in a grand final rematch in the last game before the finals.

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Woods on fire as Townsville overcome resurgent Flyers

The Townsville Fire have survived an almighty scare to defeat the Southside Melbourne Flyers and keep alive their hopes of finishing on top of the WNBL ladder.

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Fire bounce back from venomous loss to beat Geelong

The Townsville Fire have bounced back from a disappointing loss to Geelong to defeat the Venom after another Miela Sowah scoring masterclass.

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Star injured as Bendigo claim grand final rematch win

The Townsville Fire will sweat on the fitness of defensive star Lauren Cox after going down to the ladder-leading Bendigo Spirit in the WNBL.

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Fire return to winners' circle, quelling Flames

The Townsville Fire have produced a dominant second-half performance to extend the Sydney Flames lean start to the WNBL season.

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Perth stun Townsville to make WNBL statement

The Perth Lynx have ended the seven game unbeaten run of the Townsville Fire, mixing style with substance to impact the top of the WNBL ladder.

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'Manhandled': Fire avenge Southside to spoil milestone

The Townsville Fire have spoiled another Cayla George milestone, defeating the Southside Melbourne Flyers to cement their position on top of the WNBL.

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'Serious': Lightning boss speaks out after coach axing

Just hours before playing Townsville, the Adelaide Lightning parted ways with coach Kerryn Mitchell, despite her posting a 3-4 record in the WNBL this season.

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Fire roast Capitals to record third triple-digit win

The Townsville Fire have continued their statement start to the WNBL season, downing the UC Capitals to cement top spot on the ladder.

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Road warriors Townsville go top of WNBL

The Townsville Fire have moved to the top of the WNBL, despite being yet to play at home, with a gritty win against the Perth Lynx.

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Age just a number for Fire in WNBL championship quest

Courtney Woods says the age spread shows the depth the Townsville Fire have as they prepare to face the Southside Melbourne Flyers in round three of the WNBL.

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Heal 'mature' on return to WNBL, eager for fresh start

Point guard Shyla Heal will return to Australia's WNBL this season following a stint playing in Europe.

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Bendigo hose down Fire in WNBL grand-final opener

Veronica Burton starred with 24 points as Bendigo Spirit took a 1-0 grand-final lead over the Townsville Fire with a 12-point win in the series opener.

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Tough start for Geelong as Fire snare HoopsFest crown

The Townsville Fire have been crowned the WNBL's HoopsFest champions, with new team Geelong enduring a tough tournament.

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Fire stay top of WNBL ladder with win over Bendigo

The Townsville Fire have overcome a rare quiet outing from captain Sami Whitcomb to post an 86-72 WNBL road win over the Bendigo Spirit.

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