Podcasts about Perth Wildcats

In the wake of Bryce Cotton's Bombshell signing with the 36ers Pete sits down with Perth Wildcats owner Mark Arena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barra joined Clairsy & Lisa talking all things AFL including last night's game between Gold Coast and Hawthorn plus Barra also puts those Luke Jackson rumours to bed and talks about how Luke wants to be Freo's 1st ruckman. Plus The AFL match times have been released for Rounds 16-23 and Barra gave his thoughts on them and a shout out to Zac Mainwaring whose playing for W.A this weekend.. He also had MASSIVE news for Perth Wildcats fans and Barra also paid tribute to AFL legend Robert Walls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa had a rant about a story she saw this week regarding Starbucks workers in the U.S and their uniforms. Barra was in and he put to bed those rumours about Freo's Luke Jackson going back to play for the Demons plus he had some MASSIVE news for Perth Wildcats fans. Clairsy has a cat named Angel who can also be a bit of a devil and turns out she's very clever too so the guys opened the phones and textline on how smart is your pet. Lisa has a brand new chair in the studio and she's very very very happy with it and couldn't stop telling Clairsy all about it. In The Shaw Report, it's all over for Go Jo at Eurovision, Michael J. Fox is making a return to TV and the death of a very famous alligator.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack Heverin, Derek Rucker and Lachy Reid discuss how life for the Red Army looks without Bryce Cotton, with the Wildcats bringing in both new and familiar faces.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Basketball Fix, Josh is joined by NBL Pleb to dive into Day 1 of NBL Free Agency and unpack the biggest talking point in the league right now — Kendric Davis.They break down:- Why Kendric Davis deserves more respect from the NBL community.- How false narratives have shaped public perception.- What his agent Corey Barker is really saying behind the scenes.- And which teams should be doing everything to sign him.Plus, your full Day 1 Free Agency recap, including:- Adelaide locking in Michael Harris and Isaac White- Kyle Bowen re-signing with Melbourne- Cam Hufner joining Perth- The latest on Sunday Dech, Delly, JLA, Matt Hurt, and more- What's next for the Perth Wildcats in the post-Bryce Cotton eraIf you're passionate about the NBL, player stories, and the league's future — this episode is for you.

The Wildcats are in offseason mode, and the big question on everyone's mind—who's coming to Perth next? Could Kendric Davis, the explosive point guard out of Memphis, be the answer? Adam Batt and Dechlan Paidra dive into:

Barra was in with Clairsy and Lisa ahead of Derby 60 on Sunday at Optus Stadium and the guys shared their favourite Derby memories including a punch on involving Matthew Pavlich, Chris Mainwaring on field with pretty much a bandage as big as a mattress strapped to his leg and Barra also reminisced about some of the wild things they had to do at training back in the 80s. Plus it's the end of the road for Bryce Cotton as he gets set to leave the Perth Wildcats.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clairsy & Lisa spoke to Sergeant Ben Woods. He's one of the new police recruits who came from the U.K and now there's a TV show all about him and his colleagues called West Coast Cops on Channel 9. They spoke about uprooting and moving countries and the differences between policing here in Perth and in the U.K. With the sheep convoy on the roads today, Clairsy & Lisa opened the phones to ask what made you late and Clairsy told the story of someone who turned up late for his wedding plus there's a listener calls in about a cow birth that was happening as the guys were talking to her. Barra was in talking Derby 60 and the guys were reminiscing about past Derbys, Barra's old training routine under Mick Malthouse and of course they also spoke about Bryce Cotton leaving the Perth WIldcats. In The Shaw Report, find out which actor was replaced by Leonardo Di Capri in What's Eating Gilbert Grape and who demanded that it happen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam and Tom are joined by the General Manager of Basketball Operations at the Perth Wildcats, Danny Mills, to discuss the upcoming free agency period - including Bryce Cotton's recent announcement.If you'd like to support the show through advertising, contact us at partnerships@pickandroll.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Major blow for WA Basketball, as the legend Bryce Cotton announces he will depart from the Perth Wildcats. And KAYO Sports Cathy Cox joins us to chat Netball and latest developments in the NBL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Day 6 of the NBL Free Agency Fix hits different 

Join us for a special edition of Wildcat Wrap as we hand out our end-of-season awards for the Perth Wildcats! From the MVP and Most Improved to the Head Cheerleader and the Librarian Award, we break down the biggest moments and standout players from NBL25. Who was the Wildcats' most valuable player? Did Kristian Doolittle do enough to take the crown from Bryce Cotton? And who was the ultimate hype man on the bench? We debate it all in this action-packed episode. Plus, we take a quick look at the latest Free Agency news and what's next for the Wildcats.

Former NBL player and current Casey Cavaliers head coach Luke Kendall joins the podcast to discuss his journey from junior basketball to professional success and now coaching. Kendall's path saw him develop under renowned coach Mike Dunlap at Metro State, where he won a national championship before heading to the NBL. He played for the Sydney Kings, Melbourne Tigers, Perth Wildcats, and Gold Coast Blaze, winning a championship with the Kings and battling injuries that ultimately forced an early retirement. Now, he's making his mark as a coach, recently leading the Gujarat Stallions to the INBL championship and taking over as head coach at Casey for the 2025 NBL1 season. Kendall opens up about the highs and lows of his career, his relationship with Brian Goorjian and his transition into coaching. He also discusses the role Aussie Hoops in the growth of basketball in India and what excites him most about his coaching future. Topics include: His experiance coaching in India with the Gujarat Stallions (2:00) Playing college ball for Mike Dunlap at Metro State (25:00) Back to back game five losses against Brisbane in 2007 and Melbourne in 2008 (53:00) Playing against USA at the 2005 FIBA World Championships (55:00) The biggest learning moments from his career (107:00) Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Head to Aussie Hoopla to check out previous podcasts featuring: Australian Basketball Legends: Luc Longley, Andrew Gaze, Shane Heal, Mark Bradtke, David Andersen, Andrew Vlahov, Phil Smyth, CJ Bruton, Chris Anstey, Brett Maher, Sam MacKinnon, John Rillie, Tony Ronaldson, Damian Martin, Brad Newley Current NBL Stars: Bryce Cotton, Chris Goulding, Xavier Cooks, Tyler Harvey, Dejan Vasiljevic, Jordan Hunter, Flynn Cameron, Keli Leaupepe, Jason Cadee, Mitch McCarron, Anthony Drmic, Luke Travers, Sam Froling, Jesse Wagstaff Our Finest Coaching Minds: Brian Goorjian, Barry Barnes, Joey Wright, Adrian Hurley, Adam Forde, Aaron Fearne, Rob Beveridge, Ian Stacker, Shawn Dennis, Dean Vickerman, Trevor Gleeson, Lindsey Gaze, Ken Cole, Will Weaver, Bruce Palmer NBA Stars Past & Present: Andrew Bogut, Matthew Dellavedova, Stephen Jackson, Jack McVeigh, Randy Livingston, Torrey Craig, Jack White, Acie Earl, Josh Childress, Reggie Smith, Todd Lichti, Ryan Broekhoff, Doug Overton The NBL's Greatest Imports: Leroy Loggins, Darryl McDonald, Ricky Grace, Cal Bruton, Derek Rucker, Leon Trimmingham, Scott Fisher, Lanard Copeland, Dwayne McClain, Darnell Mee, Shawn Redhage, Al Green, Steve Woodberry, Doug Overton, Kevin Lisch The Men In Control: Larry Kestelman, Mal Speed, Paul Maley, Vince Crivelli, Jeremy Loeliger, Chris Pongrass, Jeff Van Groningen, Bob Turner, Danny Mills Follow @AussieHoopla on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or email us at info@aussiehoopla.com  

Day 1 of NBL Free Agency is here, and the moves are already shaking up the league!

We just saw two fascinating Game 3s, and Olgun is here to break them down. Melbourne United got the best of the Perth Wildcats in one of the most incredible displays of shot-making you'll ever see (which was also filled with controversy), before the Illawarra Hawks demolished the South East Melbourne Phoenix. That set up what's sure to be an incredible 2025 NBL Championship Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melbourne United have made it to the NBL25 Championship Series, but the Perth Wildcats fought tooth and nail to the end. Felix Von Hofe, Pete Hooley and Lanard Copeland break down what fans are calling the Greatest Game of Basketball.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part of SEN's Perth Wildcats Live commentary team, Phil Doherty, joined Mark Duffield to preview tonight's must win Game 3 against Melbourne United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this adrenaline-fueled episode of Wildcat Wrap, Adam Batt and Dechlan Paidra break down an epic Game 2 comeback at RAC Arena, where the Wildcats roared back from 18 points down to take down Melbourne United and force a Game 3 showdown.

Dive into this epic episode of the Basketball Fix podcast, where

Perth Wildcats’ season is on the line on Saturday night after Melbourne United took the win in the opening game of the NBL semifinal series in Victoria. Lachy Reid joins us to speak on the results.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As The Eagles get ready to head to Bunbury this weekend, there was a lot of chat about what the players can do down there, plus will Nat Fyfe play in Round 1 despite his injury? Barra has a theory on that and the pressure is on for the Perth Wildcats after they lost the first best of three semi finals. He also talked about The Matilda’s who will be back in Perth this time next year for the start of the Asian Cup and the team’s form at the moment without Sam Kerr.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: St Kilda star in doubt for round 1 NRL fans gather in Las Vegas in the lead up to two blockbuster clashes Melbourne United and Perth Wildcats prepare to play NBL semi finals series The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day, with reports from the 9News team across Australia and overseas. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: St Kilda star in doubt for round 1 NRL fans gather in Las Vegas in the lead up to two blockbuster clashes Melbourne United and Perth Wildcats prepare to play NBL semi finals series The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day, with reports from the 9News team across Australia and overseas. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: St Kilda star in doubt for round 1 NRL fans gather in Las Vegas in the lead up to two blockbuster clashes Melbourne United and Perth Wildcats prepare to play NBL semi finals series The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day, with reports from the 9News team across Australia and overseas. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special pre-playoff episode, Brad is joined by producer Ben to break down the upcoming series against the Perth Wildcats. We then hear from the playing group as they answer your mailbag questions! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Perth Wildcats are once again set to feature in the Playoffs and Kristian Doolittle has been a major player in helping to get them there again in NBL25. Pete catches up with Kristian to get an insight into how he's settled into the Wildcats lineup in his second season in the NBL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After an extended break, Adam and Brad are back! This episode, they are joined by Tanner Krebs to discus the team's road trip, their upcoming playoff series against the Perth Wildcats, as well as Tanner's huge past few months off the court.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00: Show Intro01:26: Cyclone Zelia UPDATE03:49: Perth Wildcats’ Jesse Wagstaff - Wheel Of Inappropriate Questions10:25: Bad Parenting Moments calls + Montage16:17: Have You Had Your Privates Tattooed? + Calls22:28: Cyclone Zelia - Nick Overall Interview25:36: Scam Lover - Parts 1, 2 & 341:49: Kylie With Kymba - Game & Winner!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Perth Wildcats advanced to a semi final series against Melbourne United after blowing away the Phoenix in the 4th quarter. Kane and Olgun react minutes after the final buzzer, discussing Keanu Pinder's signature game, South East Melbourne's defensive struggles, the frustrating officiating and more. Xavier Cooks suspension is also noted, particularly for what it means ahead of Sydney's win or go home game against Adelaide. Can the Kings win without Cooks? The guys also react to the Gazey awards and all the winners and losers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Finals are here, and the Wildcats are ready to make their push for the championship!In this episode ofWildcat Wrap, Perth Wildcats experts Adam Batt and Josh Higgins break down Perth's clutch win over Adelaide, Bryce Cotton's ridiculous 49-point performance, and how the Wildcats are shaping up for the playoffs.They dive into the defensive concerns that could hold Perth back, the offensive firepower that makes them a title contender, and the big question—would losing to SEM actually be better for their championship hopes?The boys also preview the upcoming elimination final against South East Melbourne, discuss whether Keanu Pinder is the X-factor, and rant about why Kylie Minogue has booted the Wildcats from RAC Arena.With finals on the line, this is an episode no Perth fan should miss!

00:00: Show Intro01:37: Pete & Kymba Are Closer Than Ever05:01: Yesterday’s Alphabucks Drama & Mean Texts15:22: Perth Wildcats’ Jesse Wagstaff Interview19:53: Yay or Nay23:44: Relationships With Cousins + Calls29:54: Instant Couple 2025 - Letter Readings37:27: VALE Adam HunterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sydney Kings put together another unconvincing week and are staring down the barrel of a concerning play-in matchup, while the Perth Wildcats are trending in the other direction as they slowly unlock Keanu Pinder. Kane and Olgun also discuss whether Melbourne United has the offensive firepower to continue competing at a high level, RAC Arena likely not being available for play-in games, and the Adelaide 36ers falling back into their lifeless ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Perth Wildcats' Bryce Cotton joins us after a string of incredible performances for the star shooter. We hear about Cotton’s man cave and his future with the Cats.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Free Agency will be here before we know it and it’s time to review the biggest names on the market as well as previewing each and every team. In Part 2 the team review the Perth Wildcats, Sydney Kings, New Zealand Breakers, Cairns Taipans, South East Melbourne Phoenix and the Adelaide 36ers. They also take a look at some young guns playing in college that may look to the NBL next season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Perth Wildcats star and 2014 NBL Grand Final MVP, Jermaine Beal, joins the podcast to reflect on his basketball journey—from his standout college days at Vanderbilt, to his championship-winning years in the NBL, and beyond. We dive into his time playing alongside future NBA and NBL talent like Festus Ezeli and AJ Ogilvy, his experiences in the NBA Summer League, and his journey through professional leagues in Europe and South America before landing in Australia. Beal shares his insights on playing for the Wildcats under Trevor Gleeson, winning two NBL championships, and setting records—including becoming the first player in the NBL's 40-minute era to hit 10 three-pointers in a single game, a feat that's since been matched by Chris Goulding, Bryce Cotton, and Dejan Vasiljevic. Beal also opens up about his short-lived stint with the Brisbane Bullets, the challenges of being released mid-season, and his final years playing in Belgium and Israel before transitioning into coaching. Topics Include: What is Jermaine doing now, and thoughts on the legacy of the Wildcats' 2014 and 2016 championship teams (2:00) His thoughts on how the NBL has changed since he played here (7:00) Transitioning from college to pro basketball and the challenges of overseas leagues (9:00) Playing overseas in Poland, Belguim, Germany, Brazil and comparing them to Australia (11:30) How Jermaine was recruited by Trevor Gleeson and the Perth Wildcats (13:30) Forming a lethal duo with future NBA talent James Ennis (15:00) His cold start to his first year in the league and how he turned it around to win Grand Final MVP honors and the championship by season's end (17:00) Returning for season two in 2015 and falling short in the playoffs (24:00) His third year with Perth and teaming with Casey Prather to win his second title (32:00) Leaving Perth to play with the Brisbane Bullets (38:00) Reflections on his career highlights and biggest challenges (45:00) Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Head to Aussie Hoopla to check out previous podcasts featuring: Australian Basketball Legends: Luc Longley, Andrew Gaze, Shane Heal, Mark Bradtke, David Andersen, Andrew Vlahov, Phil Smyth, CJ Bruton, Chris Anstey, Brett Maher, Sam MacKinnon, John Rillie, Tony Ronaldson, Damian Martin, Brad Newley Current NBL Stars: Bryce Cotton, Chris Goulding, Xavier Cooks, Tyler Harvey, Dejan Vasiljevic, Jordan Hunter, Flynn Cameron, Keli Leaupepe, Jason Cadee, Mitch McCarron, Anthony Drmic, Luke Travers, Sam Froling, Jesse Wagstaff Our Finest Coaching Minds: Brian Goorjian, Barry Barnes, Joey Wright, Adrian Hurley, Adam Forde, Aaron Fearne, Rob Beveridge, Ian Stacker, Shawn Dennis, Dean Vickerman, Trevor Gleeson, Lindsey Gaze, Ken Cole, Will Weaver, Bruce Palmer NBA Stars Past & Present: Andrew Bogut, Matthew Dellavedova, Stephen Jackson, Jack McVeigh, Randy Livingston, Torrey Craig, Jack White, Acie Earl, Josh Childress, Reggie Smith, Todd Lichti, Ryan Broekhoff, Doug Overton The NBL's Greatest Imports: Leroy Loggins, Darryl McDonald, Ricky Grace, Cal Bruton, Derek Rucker, Leon Trimmingham, Scott Fisher, Lanard Copeland, Dwayne McClain, Darnell Mee, Shawn Redhage, Al Green, Steve Woodberry, Doug Overton, Kevin Lisch The Men In Control: Larry Kestelman, Mal Speed, Paul Maley, Vince Crivelli, Jeremy Loeliger, Chris Pongrass, Jeff Van Groningen, Bob Turner, Danny Mills Follow @AussieHoopla on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or email us at info@aussiehoopla.com    

 The Perth Wildcats have quietly won 7 of their last 8 games to sit second on the ladder. What moves did John Rillie make to turn things around? Are they a legitimate title threat? Plus, South East Melbourne Phoenix pick apart opponents in further evidence that Josh King was an elite hire. How is King maximizing the Phoenix roster? Kane and Olgun discuss Perth and SEM before asking whether we should be more impressed by Illawarra or disappointed in Melbourne? And of course some various notes from around the league…some serious, some not…. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Perth Wildcats superstar Bryce Cotton became the first player since Andrew Gaze in 1991 to have four consecutive 40 point games. During that hot streak Cotton also broke the record for most points in a game in the 40 minute era with a remarkable 59 points against the New Zealand Breakers. Bryce Cotton is hunting down Andrew Gaze for the title of Australian basketball's greatest ever player, and Gaze himself joined Summer Grandstand to discuss the Wildcats marvel.

NBL NOW | Everything NBL  Shawn Redhage & Jack Heverin Perth Wildcats Mid-Season Review 1. Biggest positive in NBL252. Biggest challenge in NBL253. Biggest surprise packet4. Team MVP at the halfway point5. What do we want to see for the back end of the season6. Grade and ladder predictionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another weekend, another round of complete chaos. Kane and Olgun work their way through all the incidents. What will the NBL do about the Adelaide-Melbourne incidents? Why is New Zealand moving on from Freddie Gillespie? How did James Batemon persevere early season preseason to burn the Perth Wildcats to the tune of 51 points? Also, the guys discuss Josh King's postgame comments regarding the foul count in Western Australia and dive into an entertaining Sydney-Illawarra game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After an 0-2 start to the season, the Adelaide 36ers responded with back-to-back wins. Isaac Humphries found form and Kendric Davis appears to have found a level of comfort, with Olgun and Kane reacting to the possible turnaround. Where the Cairns Taipans the biggest winners of the weekend and is Taran Armstrong ready to lead a team to the playoffs? The guys discuss a bunch of other teams and focus in on the Perth Wildcats and the importance of Keanu Pinder being a consistent star to their season's hopes. Tasmania and South East Melbourne are also on the docket in a big episode to wrap up round 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBL legend Mark Dalton, who played 17 seasons across five NBL teams, joins host Dan Boyce on the podcast to review the early performances of all ten NBL teams. Together, they explore each team's potential ceiling for the season and discuss the key challenges that could prevent them from reaching their full potential. With a career that included stints with the Canberra Cannons, Sydney Kings, Brisbane Bullets, and Wollongong Hawks, Dalton brings a wealth of experience and insight to the conversation. His unique perspective highlights the adjustments teams need to make and the issues they face on the court. Dalton's analysis and reflections offer a deep dive into the current NBL season, providing fans with expert insights from one of the league's most experienced players. Adelaide 36ers (2:00) Brisbane Bullets (15:00) Cairns Taipans (23:00) Illawarra Hawks (28:00) Melbourne United (35:00) New Zealand Breakers (43:00) Perth Wildcats (48:00) South East Melbourne Phoenix (54:00) Sydney Kings (101:00) Tasmania JackJumpers (1:06:00) Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Head to Aussie Hoopla to check out previous podcasts featuring: Australian Basketball Legends: Luc Longley, Andrew Gaze, Shane Heal, Mark Bradtke, Leroy Loggins, David Andersen, Andrew Vlahov, Phil Smyth, CJ Bruton, Chris Anstey, Brett Maher, Sam MacKinnon, John Rillie, Tony Ronaldson, Damian Martin, Brad Newley Current NBL Stars: Bryce Cotton, Chris Goulding, Tyler Harvey, Dejan Vasiljevic, Flynn Cameron, Keli Leaupepe, Jason Cadee, Mitch McCarron, Anthony Drmic, Luke Travers, Sam Froling, Jesse Wagstaff, Tanner Krebs Our Finest Coaching Minds: Brian Goorjian, Barry Barnes, Joey Wright, Adrian Hurley, Aaron Fearne, Rob Beveridge, Ian Stacker, Shawn Dennis, Dean Vickerman, Trevor Gleeson, Lindsey Gaze, Ken Cole, Will Weaver, Bruce Palmer NBA Stars Past & Present: Andrew Bogut, Matthew Dellavedova, Stephen Jackson, Randy Livingston, Torrey Craig, Jack White, Acie Earl, Josh Childress, Reggie Smith, Todd Lichti, Ryan Broekhoff, Doug Overton The NBL's Greatest Imports: Darryl McDonald, Ricky Grace, Derek Rucker, Leon Trimmingham, Scott Fisher, Lanard Copeland, Dwayne McClain, Darnell Mee, Shawn Redhage, Al Green, Steve Woodberry, Doug Overton, Kevin Lisch The Men In Control: Larry Kestelman, Mal Speed, Paul Maley, Vince Crivelli, Jeremy Loeliger, Chris Pongrass, Jeff Van Groningen, Bob Turner, Danny Mills And much more. Follow @AussieHoopla on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or email us at info@aussiehoopla.com

Adam Webster and Ben Mallis are joined by new Perth Wildcats owner Mark Arena to discuss the process of buying the team, his role day to day, his ownership philosophy and priorities for the team moving forward.Unwrapped is presented by FBL - Fantasy Ballers League; the official apparel sponsor of the podcast. Be bold with gold - head to fblsport.com to check out the whole collection, including the Shyla Heal shoe, available now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nadia Budihardjo and Justin Fris discuss newly-minted Perth Wildcats owner Mark Arena. Plus all the latest on a $31.5m Nedlands apartment project, Libs and Nats rally for live sheep exports; and Duratec secures $76 million in contracts.