How to watch & talking points: Tasmania v Geelong

Tasmania Jewels v Geelong Venom
Thursday, October 15, 7pm AEDT
MyState Bank Arena

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Tickets

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Rosters

Tasmania

Expected depth chart:
PG: Reid / Deeble / Chopping / McDonald
SG: Kneepkens (IP) / Basham / Taylor
SF: Jacobs / Mole / Parker / Broomhall
PF: Garbin / Smith
C: Froling / Tofaeono / Okot (IP) (out)

Geelong

Expected depth chart:
PG: Rocci / Rotunno / McCarthy
SG: Cole / Crichton / Bowyer / King
SF: Wanglai (IP) / Connolly / Stevens
PF: Sharp / Smith
C: Clinch Hoycard / Han (IP) (out)

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Missing in action

Tasmania

Madina Okot - WNBA commitments - TBC (replaced by Andie Smith)

Geelong

Han Xu - WNBA commitments - TBC (replaced by Millie McCarthy)

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Talking points

Tasmania's moment

Ever since they were granted the WNBL’s ninth licence and the 2026-27 schedule came out, Thursday, October 15 has been circled as a landmark moment for the state of Tasmania.

The Jewels, who are Tasmania’s first WNBL team since 1996, have already created history before even taking the court, breaking a League membership record and selling out their first-ever game.

It’s now on Claudia Brassard’s side, headlined by Opals Steph Reid, Darcee Garbin and Keely Froling, to embrace the moment, rise to the occasion and make this a game that Tasmanians talk about for generations.

Venom ready to strike

Despite not playing with their superstar Han Xu, the Venom created their own slice of history at the TechnologyOne Townsville Tip Off by claiming their first-ever piece of silverware.

Now, the revamped Venom will look to carry that momentum into MyState Bank Arena and try to spoil Tasmania’s party.

Expect dynamic backcourt duo, Maddy Rocci and Bec Cole, to lead from the front for Cheryl Chambers’ side.