The Melbourne Tigers are excited to announce the signing of former Australian Opal Steph Blicavs. Steph is the sister in-law of newly acquired Tiger, Sara Blicavs and has had an incredible career of her own. Steph had a 15 year WNBL career playing for Dandenong Rangers Adelaide Lightning, Townsville Fire and the Southside Flyers, where […]
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The Melbourne Tigers are excited to announce the Giddey name is returning, with Hannah Giddey committing for season 2024. The Giddey name is synonymous with the Melbourne Tigers, it wouldn’t be a Tigers season without it. Both Kim and Wazza have played and coached for over 30 years and their kids have all came through
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The Melbourne Tigers are thrilled to announce the signing of former Tigers junior, Olympian, and World Cup bronze medallist Sara Blicavs. Sara needs no introduction, she has had a stella professional career amassing over 250 WNBL games, winning multiple WNBL championships, representing Australia at many international events such as the Tokyo Olympics and the 2022
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The Melbourne Tigers are thrilled to announce the signing of 6’4” centre Abbey Sutherland for the 2024 NBL1 South Season. Abbey joins the Tigers after a four year college career at Houston Christian University, where she started in 73 of a possible 83 games. Abbey returned last year and joined the Kilsyth Cobra’s for the
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The Melbourne Tigers are excited to announce the signing of Ella Ogier for the 2024 NBL1 South Season. Ella originates from Shepparton in country Victoria and joins the Tigers after having a four year college career and playing for the Ringwood Hawks in 2023. Ella represented Victoria Country in the U16 and U 18 Australian
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The Melbourne Tigers are thrilled to announce that star, Samantha (Sammy) Simons is returning for the 2024 Women’s NBL1 South season. Sammy joined the Tigers last season from the Adelaide Lightning in the WNBL and the Forestville Eagles in the NBL1 Central where she won the 2022 MVP. Sammy has shown she is able to
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The Melbourne Tigers are pleased to announce the 1s Coaches for the 2023-24 VJBL season. Director of Coaching Courtney Gaze is excited to work with an highly experienced and strong leadership group. Matt Ferris joins the Tigers Girls as 12-1s Head Coach after a couple of years with the Tigers Boys program. Matt’s vast array
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Registrations are now open for the 2023-24 Melbourne Tigers Junior Girls VJBL Season. REGISTER HERE! Commencing October 1, tryouts will run for 3 weekends concluding on October 15: For more information please visit our FAQ Page or email Fiona on juniortigers@mcba.net.au Pre Tryout training will commence at the end of August for registered athletes in
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Coach at the Tigers in 2023-24! Expressions of interests are now open for those interested in coaching in our Junior Program next VJBL season. GIRLS: email Courtney on tigersgirlsdoc@mcba.net.au BOYS: email Nick on nick@melbtigers.com.au In the next season, all head coaches will be required to hold a Club Level Certification or higher. You can register
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The Melbourne Tigers today announced that Warrick ‘Wazza’ Giddey was relinquishing the head coaching role of the NBL1 women’s team. His final game at the helm will be at MSAC this Sunday v Sabres. After 449 NBL games as a player and having his singlet retired by the Tigers, Wazza has coached extensively over many