Perth Lynx Explained
The Perth Lynx are an Australian professional basketball team based in Perth, Western Australia. The Lynx compete in the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) and play their home games at Bendat Basketball Centre. For sponsorship reasons, they are known as the Northern Star Resources Perth Lynx.
The Lynx were established in 1988 as the Perth Breakers. After being owned and operated by Basketball Western Australia from 2001 to 2015, the Perth Wildcats took over ownership and operation of the team for a period of five years. In 2020, the licence was transferred back to Basketball Western Australia. In 2024, the licence was transferred to a new holder, Perth Lynx Pty Ltd, which is owned by Perth business couple Christian Hauff and Jodi Millhahn. The Lynx have reached six WNBL Grand Finals, winning their only championship in 1992.
History
WAIS Rockets (1986–1987)
In 1986, a Perth women's basketball team known as the Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) Rockets entered the Women's Basketball Conference (WBC), a second-tier national league under the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL).[1] [2] The state was told the only way they would be admitted to the WNBL was if the WAIS Rockets won the 1987 WBC title. The Rockets played all of their games away from home including finals, beating the Forestville Eagles in overtime to advance to the grand final, where they won the title 56–47 against the Knox Raiders.[3] The team featured Tanya Fisher and Cheryl Kickett-Tucker.
Perth Breakers (1988–2001)
The franchise debuted in the WNBL in 1988 as the Perth Breakers. After withdrawing midway through their second season in 1989,[4] [5] the Breakers returned to action in 1990.[6] The team appeared in the WNBL finals every year between 1991 and 2000 except 1997, making grand final appearances in 1992, 1993 and 1999.
In the 1992 season, the Breakers won the WNBL championship behind captain Michele Timms and coach Tom Maher, along with Robyn Maher,[7] Tanya Fisher, Natasha Bargeus, Lisa MacLean, Marynne Briggs and Marianna Vlahov.[8]
Basketball WA's first ownership stint (2001–2015)
In 2001, the franchise came under the ownership of Basketball Western Australia.[9] The team name was subsequently changed to Perth Lynx and remained as such until 2010.
After finishing last on the ladder in the 2009–10 WNBL season with a 2–20 record, the team was rebranded as the West Coast Waves for the 2010–11 WNBL season. The change symbolised the reinvigoration of the Basketball WA program under experienced head coach David Herbert and home-grown legend Tully Bevilaqua, and gave a nod to the team's history with the reintroduction of the black, green and gold colours. The Waves also debuted at the newly opened WA Basketball Centre.[10] [11] [12]
In 14 seasons under Basketball WA, the team failed to make a finals appearance.
Perth Wildcats management (2015–2020)
In April 2015, the team's licence was purchased by the Perth Wildcats and their chairman and owner Jack Bendat. The Wildcats subsequently brought back the Perth Lynx brand name and red colour.[13] [14]
In the 2015–16 season, the Lynx qualified for the finals for the first time since 2000.[15] They went on to reach the grand final, their first since 1999,[16] where they lost 2–0 to the Townsville Fire.[17] [18]
In the 2017–18 season, the Lynx won 14 consecutive games throughout the season and finished on top of the ladder, before losing four matches in a row after enduring seven flights in eight days. They lost to Canberra and Townsville in the final weekend of the regular season and were then swept 2–0 by fourth-placed Melbourne in the semi-finals.[19] [20]
In March 2018, the licence agreement with the Wildcats was extended.[21]
Basketball WA's second ownership stint (2020–2024)
In March 2020, the Perth Lynx's WNBL licence was transferred back to Basketball WA.[22] [23]
In the 2021–22 season, the Lynx finished in second place with an 11–5 record and reached the grand final,[24] [25] [26] [27] where they lost the series 2–1 to the Melbourne Boomers despite winning game one in Melbourne.[28]
In the 2023–24 season, the Lynx finished in fourth place with an 11–10 record and defeated the first-placed Townsville Fire in the semi-finals to reach their second grand final series in three years.[29] [30] [31] The Lynx won 101–79 in game one of the grand final series against the Southside Flyers. They became only the second team to ever score 100 points in a WNBL grand final and finished the game with 22 three-pointers.[32] [33] [34] They went on to finish runners-up after losing game two 97–95[35] [36] and game three 115–81.[37] [38] [39]
New ownership (2024–present)
In May 2024, Perth business couple Christian Hauff and Jodi Millhahn were revealed as the front runners to take over ownership of the Perth Lynx from Basketball WA.[40] [41] [42] On 13 June 2024, the Lynx's WNBL licence was transferred to Perth Lynx Pty Ltd, owned by Hauff and Millhahn, with management and operational support from Sports Entertainment Group's sporting teams business, SEN Teams.[43] [44] [45] [46]
In the 2024–25 WNBL season, the Lynx will host three games at HBF Stadium, a 4,000-capacity venue.[47]
Season-by-season records
| Season | Standings | Regular season | Finals | Head coach |
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| W | L | PCT |
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| Perth Breakers |
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| 1988 | 9th | 6 | 16 | | Did not qualify | Dave Hancock |
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| 1989 | Withdrew midseason | Dave Hancock |
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| 1990 | 8th | 10 | 14 | | Did not qualify | Don Sheppard |
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| 1991 | 3rd | 15 | 7 | | Won Semi-final (North Adelaide, 82–72)
Lost Preliminary Final (Hobart, 74–61) | Don Sheppard |
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| 1992 | 1st | 17 | 3 | | Won Semi-final (Melbourne, 54–52)
Won Grand Final (Dandenong, 58–54) | Tom Maher |
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| 1993 | 3rd | 12 | 6 | | Won Semi-final (Dandenong, 83–68)
Won Preliminary Final (Adelaide, 68–66)
Lost Grand Final (Sydney, 65–64) | Guy Molloy |
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| 1994 | 4th | 12 | 6 | | Won Semi-final (Sydney, 62–58)
Lost Preliminary Final (Melbourne, 74–64) | Guy Molloy |
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| 1995 | 4th | 12 | 6 | | Lost Semi-final (Melbourne, 60–39) | Guy Molloy |
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| 1996 | 4th | 11 | 7 | | Won Qualifying Final (Brisbane, 95–62)
Won Semi-final (Bulleen, 75–58)
Lost Preliminary Final (Adelaide, 87–55) | Guy Molloy |
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| 1997 | 8th | 5 | 13 | | Did not qualify | Murray Treseder |
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| 1998 | 3rd | 8 | 4 | | Lost Semi-final (AIS, 84–70) | Murray Treseder |
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| 1998–99 | 2nd | 14 | 7 | | Lost Semi-final (AIS, 81–62)
Won Preliminary Final (Adelaide, 67–46)
Lost Grand Final (AIS, 88–79) | Murray Treseder |
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| 1999–00 | 4th | 11 | 10 | | Lost Semi-final (Bulleen, 61–60) | Murray Treseder |
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| 2000–01 | 7th | 4 | 17 | | Did not qualify | James Crawford |
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| Perth Lynx |
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| 2001–02 | 7th | 4 | 17 | | Did not qualify | Rick Morcom |
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| 2002–03 | 7th | 6 | 15 | | Did not qualify | Rick Morcom |
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| 2003–04 | 8th | 0 | 21 | | Did not qualify | Murray Treseder |
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| 2004–05 | 8th | 1 | 20 | | Did not qualify | Craig Friday |
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| 2005–06 | 7th | 4 | 17 | | Did not qualify | Paul O'Brien |
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| 2006–07 | 7th | 3 | 18 | | Did not qualify | Paul O'Brien |
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| 2007–08 | 10th | 5 | 19 | | Did not qualify | Joe McKay |
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| 2008–09 | 9th | 4 | 18 | | Did not qualify | Joe McKay |
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| 2009–10 | 9th | 2 | 20 | | Did not qualify | Joe McKay / Vlad Alava |
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| West Coast Waves |
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| 2010–11 | 8th | 8 | 14 | | Did not qualify | David Herbert |
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| 2011–12 | 9th | 2 | 20 | | Did not qualify | David Herbert |
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| 2012–13 | 9th | 4 | 20 | | Did not qualify | Kennedy Kereama |
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| 2013–14 | 9th | 1 | 23 | | Did not qualify | Kennedy Kereama |
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| 2014–15 | 8th | 4 | 18 | | Did not qualify | Kennedy Kereama |
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| Perth Lynx |
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| 2015–16 | 2nd | 16 | 8 | | Won Semi-final (Townsville, 91–72)
Lost Grand Final (Townsville, 0–2) | Andy Stewart |
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| 2016–17 | 3rd | 15 | 9 | | Lost Semi-final (Dandenong, 1–2) | Andy Stewart |
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| 2017–18 | 1st | 15 | 6 | | Lost Semi-final (Melbourne, 0–2) | Andy Stewart |
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| 2018–19 | 4th | 13 | 8 | | Lost Semi-final (Canberra, 0–2) | Andy Stewart |
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| 2019–20 | 5th | 8 | 13 | | Did not qualify | Andy Stewart |
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| 2020 | 7th | 4 | 9 | | Did not qualify | Ryan Petrik |
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| 2021–22 | 2nd | 11 | 5 | | Won Semi-final (Canberra, 91–77)
Lost Grand Final (Melbourne, 1–2) | Ryan Petrik |
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| 2022–23 | 4th | 13 | 8 | | Lost Semi-final (Townsville, 0–2) | Ryan Petrik |
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| 2023–24 | 4th | 11 | 10 | | Won Semi-final (Townsville, 2–0)
Lost Grand Final (Southside, 1–2) | Ryan Petrik |
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| Regular season | 281 | 450 | | 2 Minor Premierships |
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| Finals | 16 | 23 | | 1 WNBL Championship | |
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Source: Year By Year
Players
Notable former players
Honour roll
| WNBL Championships | 1 (1992) |
| WNBL Finals appearances: | 16 (1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024) |
| WNBL Grand Final appearances: | 6 (1992, 1993, 1999, 2016, 2022, 2024) |
| WNBL Grand Final MVPs | Tanya Fisher (1992) |
| All-WNBL First Team | Michele Timms (1991, 1992, 1994), Gina Stevens (1996, 1999), Deanna Smith (2006, 2009), Carly Wilson (2007), Sami Whitcomb (2016, 2017, 2018, 2023), Courtney Williams (2018), Asia Taylor (2019), Katie-Rae Ebzery (2019–20, 2020), Jackie Young (2022) |
| All-WNBL Second Team | Marina Mabrey (2022), Lauren Scherf (2023), Aari McDonald (2024), Amy Atwell (2024) |
| WNBL Coach of the Year | Tom Maher (1992), Guy Molloy (1995), Andy Stewart (2016, 2018), Ryan Petrik (2022) |
| WNBL Defensive Player of the Year | Robyn Maher (1992), Tully Bevilaqua (1995, 1996, 1997, 2000) |
| WNBL Sixth Woman of the Year | Alison Schwagmeyer (2019–20) |
| WNBL Leading Scorer | Gina Stevens (1996), Deanna Smith (2006), Sami Whitcomb (2017), Asia Taylor (2019), Aari McDonald (2024) |
| Retired numbers: | 4 – Tina Christie, 13 – Melissa McClure, 14 – Melissa Marsh, 41 – Tully Bevilaqua | |
Source: Perth Lynx Achievements
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: FLASHBACK 99a: NWBL, WBC 1986. botinagy.com. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20240506001406/http://www.botinagy.com/blog/flashback-99a-nwbl-wbc-1986/. 6 May 2024.
- Web site: History of the WNBL. WNBL. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20240407033552/https://wnbl.basketball/league/history-of-the-wnbl/. 7 April 2024.
- Web site: O'Donoghue. Craig. Perth Lynx overcame a tough WNBL season but their finals campaign can be built on WAIS Rockets heritage. The West Australian. 24 March 2022. live. https://archive.today/20240506072646/https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-lynx-overcame-a-tough-wnbl-season-but-their-finals-campaign-can-be-built-on-wais-rockets-heritage-c-6127252. 6 May 2024.
- Web site: FLASHBACK 119: April 30, 1989 & May 1, 1987. botinagy.com. 21 August 2019.
- Web site: 2014–15 WNBL Media Guide. wnbl.com.au. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20141227122005/http://www.wnbl.com.au/fileadmin/user_upload/Media_Guide/12284_BASKAUST_WNBL_MEDIA_GUIDE_2014-15_BACK.pdf. 27 December 2014. 10.
- Web site: YEAR BY YEAR . wnbl.basketball/perth . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20190925233151/http://wnbl.basketball/perth/year-by-year/ . 25 September 2019 .
- Web site: ROBYN MAHER ON HER INCREDIBLE CAREER. wnbl.basketball. 22 September 2023. 20 July 2024.
- Web site: O'Donoghue. Craig. Melissa Sinfield and Melissa Marsh hope a Perth Lynx championship will secure the club's financial future. The West Australian. 12 March 2024. dead. https://archive.today/20240312073706/https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/melissa-sinfield-and-melissa-marsh-hope-a-perth-lynx-championship-will-secure-the-clubs-financial-future-c-13906853. 12 March 2024.
- Web site: Perth Wildcats purchase WNBL license . NBL.com.au . 16 April 2015 . 16 April 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150416090129/http://www.nbl.com.au/article/id/5mpli7sf3e0h1nfgjxuapr4x8 . 16 April 2015 .
- Web site: Sapienza. Joseph. Perth basketball team to ride the Waves. The Sydney Morning Herald. 6 August 2010. 10 May 2024. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20240510130627/https://www.smh.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-basketball-team-to-ride-the-waves-20100806-11o8s.html. 10 May 2024.
- Web site: Foreman. Glen. Basketball WA announces rebranding of Lynx to West Coast Waves. PerthNow.com.au. 6 August 2010. 10 May 2024. live. https://archive.today/20240510131424/https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/wa/basketball-wa-announces-rebranding-of-lynx-to-west-coast-waves-ng-806e0991ae33206c94c959ecc3e08fb2. 10 May 2024.
- Web site: Hope. Shayne. Waves to tip-off WNBL season at home. The West Australian. 16 August 2010. 10 May 2024. live. https://archive.today/20240510125647/https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/waves-to-tip-off-wnbl-season-at-home-ng-ya-201978. 10 May 2024.
- Web site: Introducing the Perth Lynx . Wildcats.com.au . 16 April 2015 . 25 April 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150419134247/http://www.wildcats.com.au/article/id/lf0tdqet5v611g8t08fvfd4ed . 19 April 2015 .
- Web site: Rynne. Nick. Wildcats creating waves with Lynx. Yahoo.com. The West Australian. 16 April 2015. 16 April 2015.
- Web site: Robinson. Chris. Perth Lynx coach Andy Stewart confident his side can match it with ladder-leading Townsville Fire. PerthNow.com. 27 February 2016. 27 February 2016.
- Web site: LYNX SMASH FIRE, QUALIFY FOR GRAND FINAL . PerthLynx.com . 28 February 2016 . 29 February 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160228071847/http://perthlynx.com/Media/News/lynx-smash-fire-qualify-for-grand-final . 28 February 2016 . dead .
- Web site: LYNX DEFEATED BY TOWNSVILLE IN GRAND FINAL GAME 1 . PerthLynx.com . 12 March 2016 . 10 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160417050743/http://www.perthlynx.com/Media/News/lynx-defeated-by-townsville-in-grand-final-game-1 . 17 April 2016 . dead .
- Web site: Perth Lynx defeated in WNBL Grand Final . PerthLynx.com . 18 March 2016 . 10 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160813010259/http://perthlynx.com/Media/News/perth-lynx-defeated-in-wnbl-grand-final . 13 August 2016 . dead .
- Web site: CLINICAL LYNX CLINCH FIRST PLACE . PerthLynx.com . 23 December 2017 . 23 December 2017 . dead . https://archive.today/20171223111850/http://www.perthlynx.com/Media/News/clinical-lynx-clinch-first-place . 23 December 2017.
- Web site: O'Donoghue . Craig . Perth Lynx call for WNBL change after semifinal heartbreak against the Melbourne Boomers . . 6 January 2018 . 6 January 2018.
- Web site: O'Donoghue . Craig . Jack Bendat keen on helping Perth Lynx break WNBL title drought after extending the club's licence . . 7 March 2018 . 7 March 2018.
- Web site: PERTH LYNX TO ENTER NEXT PHASE OF GROWTH . wnbl.basketball/perth . 12 March 2020 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200312123602/http://wnbl.basketball/perth/news/perth-lynx-to-enter-next-phase-of-growth/ . 12 March 2020.
- Web site: MEDIA RELEASE – PERTH LYNX . basketballwa.asn.au . 12 March 2020 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200312130948/https://basketballwa.asn.au/blog/2020/03/12/media-release-perth-lynx/ . 12 March 2020.
- Web site: LYNX PREVAIL TO MOVE TO WITHIN ONE WIN OF GRAND FINAL . wnbl.basketball/perth . 25 March 2022 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220325052414/https://wnbl.basketball/perth/news/lynx-prevail-to-move-to-within-one-win-of-grand-final/ . 25 March 2022 . 29 March 2022.
- Web site: CANBERRA AND PERTH GAME POSTPONED . wnbl.basketball/perth . 27 March 2022 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220327032421/https://wnbl.basketball/perth/news/canberra-and-perth-game-postponed/ . 27 March 2022 . 29 March 2022.
- Web site: PERTH THROUGH TO WNBL GRAND FINAL . wnbl.basketball . 29 March 2022 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220329044246/https://wnbl.basketball/blog/news/perth-through-to-wnbl-grand-final/ . 29 March 2022 . 29 March 2022.
- Web site: THE PERTH LYNX JOURNEY TO 2022 WNBL GRAND FINAL . wnbl.basketball/perth . 1 April 2022 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220401041047/https://wnbl.basketball/perth/news/the-perth-lynx-journey-to-2022-wnbl-grand-final/ . 1 April 2022 . 1 April 2022.
- Web site: LYNX GIVE IT ALL BUT BOOMERS WIN WNBL CHAMPIONSHIP . wnbl.basketball/perth . 9 April 2022 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220411025422/https://wnbl.basketball/perth/news/lynx-give-it-all-but-boomers-win-wnbl-championship/ . 11 April 2022 . 11 April 2022.
- Web site: O'Donoghue. Craig. Perth Lynx import Aari McDonald holds the key to a WNBL grand final berth ahead of clash with Townsville Fire. The West Australian. 3 March 2024. dead. https://archive.today/20240303125917/https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-lynx-import-aari-mcdonald-holds-the-key-to-a-wnbl-grand-final-berth-ahead-of-clash-with-townsville-fire-c-13802313. 3 March 2024.
- Web site: O'Donoghue. Craig. Perth Lynx beat Townsville Fire to qualify for WNBL grand final as Aari McDonald and Amy Atwell star again. The West Australian. 3 March 2024. dead. https://archive.today/20240303080846/https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-lynx-beat-townsville-fire-to-qualify-for-wnbl-grand-final-as-aari-mcdonald-and-amy-atwell-star-again-c-13788788. 3 March 2024.
- Web site: LYNX DIG DEEP AT HOME TO ADVANCE TO GRAND FINAL. wnbl.basketball/perth. 3 March 2024. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20240303130820/https://wnbl.basketball/perth/news/lynx-dig-deep-at-home-to-advance-to-grand-final/. 3 March 2024.
- Web site: O'Donoghue. Craig. WNBL grand final: Perth Lynx thrash Southside Flyers in game one as Amy Atwell stars. The West Australian. 10 March 2024. dead. https://archive.today/20240310121349/https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/wnbl-grand-final-perth-lynx-thrash-southside-flyers-in-game-one-as-amy-atwell-stars-c-13894818. 10 March 2024.
- Web site: LYNX SCORCH FLYERS IN AMAZING GAME 1 SHOWING. wnbl.basketball/perth. 10 March 2024. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20240310121801/https://wnbl.basketball/perth/news/lynx-scorch-flyers-in-amazing-game-1-showing/. 10 March 2024.
- Web site: O'Donoghue. Craig. Perth Lynx coach Ryan Petrik wants his players to run Southside Flyers into ground in WNBL grand final. The West Australian. 14 March 2024. dead. https://archive.today/20240314011856/https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-lynx-coach-ryan-petrik-wants-his-players-to-run-southside-flyers-into-ground-in-wnbl-grand-final-c-13931234. 14 March 2024.
- Web site: O'Donoghue. Craig. Perth Lynx defeated by Southside Flyers after buzzer beater in game two of grand final series. The West Australian. 14 March 2024. dead. https://archive.today/20240314131723/https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-lynx-defeated-by-southside-flyers-after-buzzer-beater-in-game-two-of-grand-final-series-c-13946990. 14 March 2024.
- Web site: FLYERS PREVAIL AFTER LYNX ALMOST PULL OFF FIGHTBACK. wnbl.basketball/perth. 14 March 2024. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20240314132055/https://wnbl.basketball/perth/news/flyers-prevail-after-lynx-almost-pull-off-fightback/. 14 March 2024.
- Web site: O'Donoghue. Craig. WNBL grand final: Perth Lynx smashed in game three by Southside as championship dream gets shattered. The West Australian. 17 March 2024. dead. https://archive.today/20240317142920/https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/wnbl-grand-final-perth-lynx-smashed-in-game-three-by-southside-as-championship-dream-gets-shattered-c-13981191. 17 March 2024.
- Web site: LYNX FALL IN GAME 3 BUT PLENTY TO BE PROUD OF. wnbl.basketball/perth. 17 March 2024. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20240317143137/https://wnbl.basketball/perth/news/lynx-fall-in-game-3-but-plenty-to-be-proud-of/. 17 March 2024.
- Web site: O'Donoghue. Craig. WNBL grand final: Perth Lynx coach Ryan Petrik admits inexperience was costly against Southside in decider. The West Australian. 17 March 2024. dead. https://archive.today/20240317143530/https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/wnbl-grand-final-perth-lynx-coach-ryan-petrik-admits-inexperience-was-costly-against-southside-in-decider-c-13982248. 17 March 2024.
- Web site: O'Donoghue. Craig. Perth Lynx in discussions to sell their WNBL licence to WA couple Christian Hauff and Jodi Millhahn. The West Australian. 27 May 2024. dead. https://archive.today/20240527065638/https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-lynx-in-discussions-to-sell-their-wnbl-licence-to-wa-couple-christian-hauff-and-jodi-millhahn-c-14810399. 27 May 2024.
- Web site: O'Donoghue. Craig. Perth Lynx about to get new owners as WNBL delays start of free agency period so deal can be completed. The West Australian. 9 June 2024. dead. https://archive.today/20240609110513/https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-lynx-about-to-get-new-owners-as-wnbl-delays-start-of-free-agency-period-so-deal-can-be-completed-c-14947439. 9 June 2024.
- Web site: O'Donoghue. Craig. Perth Lynx are just hours away from finalising a deal to make Christian Hauff and Jodi Millhahn new owners. The West Australian. 12 June 2024. dead. https://archive.today/20240613032228/https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-lynx-are-just-hours-away-from-finalising-a-deal-to-make-christian-hauff-and-jodi-millhahn-new-owners-c-14999286. 13 June 2024.
- Web site: TRANSITION OF PERTH LYNX WNBL LICENCE. wnbl.basketball/perth. 13 June 2024. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20240613093310/https://wnbl.basketball/perth/news/transition-of-perth-lynx-wnbl-licence/. 13 June 2024.
- Web site: O'Donoghue. Craig. Basketball WA transfer their WNBL licence for Perth Lynx to Christian Hauff and Jodi Millhahn. The West Australian. 13 June 2024. dead. https://archive.today/20240613093445/https://thewest.com.au/sport/nbl/basketball-wa-transfer-their-wnbl-licence-for-perth-lynx-to-christian-hauff-and-jodi-millhahn-c-15008681. 13 June 2024.
- Web site: SEN ENTERS MANAGEMENT RIGHTS AGREEMENT WITH NEW PERTH LYNX OWNERS. SEN.com.au. 13 June 2024. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20240613132106/https://www.sen.com.au/news/2024/06/13/sen-enters-management-rights-agreement-with-new-perth-lynx-owners/. 13 June 2024.
- Web site: O'Donoghue. Craig. Perth Lynx to work with Perth Wildcats after WNBL licence is transferred to Christian Hauff and Jodi Millhahn. The West Australian. 13 June 2024. dead. https://archive.today/20240614011108/https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-lynx-to-work-with-perth-wildcats-after-wnbl-licence-is-transferred-to-christian-hauff-and-jodi-millhahn--c-15012084. 14 June 2024.
- News: Hoops for the future at HBF Stadium as NBA legend visits Perth Western Australian Government . 21 August 2024 . www.wa.gov.au . 21 August 2024 . en.
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