The 2021–22 WNBL season is the 42nd season of the competition since its establishment in 1981. The
Southside Flyers were the defending champions, however they failed to qualify for finals. The
Melbourne Boomers
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won their second championship, defeating
Perth
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in the Grand Final series, 2–1.
After the
2020
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season was condensed due to the
COVID-19 pandemic
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, it was confirmed in July 2021 that the upcoming season is set to be closer to the traditional season fixture played over several months across the summer. In October 2021, a new broadcast deal was signed with the
ABC,
Fox Sports
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and
Kayo, with an 84-game season fixture announced shortly after.
Spalding will again provide equipment including the official game ball, alongside iAthletic supplying team apparel for the fifth consecutive season.
Player movement
Standings
Finals
Statistics
Individual statistic leaders
Individual game highs
Awards
Player of the Week
Postseason Awards
Team captains and coaches
References
External links
WNBL official websiteWNBL Hub season fixtures
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2021 in women's basketball
basketball
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2022 in women's basketball
2021-22
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2021–22 WNBL season