News Don't miss out on the headlines from News. Followed categories will be added to My News. It was a historic night at Geelong Arena as the city’s new WNBL team took on Townsville Fire.
Hundreds of young fans met their new heroes as Geelong United made their league debut in Round 1. While the home team didn’t come away with the win – going down to the Fire by 26 points – they surely won a horde of new supporters as the 2024-25 season kicks off. See all the photos on and off the court as more than 1100 United fans supported their team and a new chapter in Geelong basketball history officially began.
More Coverage Geelong United recruit likely to be sidelined until post-Christmas Ben Cameron GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 30: Zia Cooke of the Townsville Fire dribbles the ball against Keely Froling of Geelong United during the round one WNBL match between Geelong United and Townsville Fire at The Geelong Arena, on October 30, 2024, in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images) GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 30: Tanielle Knight of Geelong United runs out during the round one WNBL match between Geelong United and Townsville Fire at The Geelong Arena, on October 30, 2024, in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images) GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 30: Geelong players thank fans during the round one WNBL match between Geelong United and Townsville Fire at The Geelong Arena, on October 30, 2024, in Geelong, Australia.
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