UC Capitals face six former players as WNBL season opens
The UC Capitals open their WNBL season against Bendigo Spirit, who features six former Capitals.
UC Capitals fans will see something unusual on Saturday. The Capitals play Bendigo Spirit in the WNBL season opener.
Three former Canberra captains now wear Bendigo colours: Kelsey Griffin, Marianna Tolo and Jade Melbourne. All three were part of the Capitals' premiership teams in 2019 and 2020.
Melbourne was the heart of the Capitals during her six seasons in Canberra. Bendigo's roster also has former Capitals players Casey Samuels and Abbey Wehrung.
It also includes Dan Jackson, who was the operations manager for Canberra before. UC Capitals have rebuilt with young talent.
Only three players from their old roster remain. New teams often need time to work well together.
But Paul Goriss has shown he can develop young players and build their confidence.
- 2019 and 2020
- Premiership years
- 6
- Former Capitals on Bendigo roster
- 3
- Former Capitals captains on Bendigo
- 3
- Capitals players retained
Why it mattersThe reunion creates an emotional contest. It tests whether the Capitals' rebuild with young talent can match Bendigo's experience.
AustraliaCanberra basketball fans get a memorable opening clash against a team full of familiar faces, showing how the league shifts talent between teams.
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