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Round 8 Injury Report: Tasmania’s Seven-Man Win, Galloway’s Hip and Brisbane’s Double
Tasmania are down five players, Jaylin Galloway has a fresh hip concern and Brisbane enter a double-game Round 8 with key names unconfirmed. Here is what NBL SuperCoach coaches need to watch.
NBL Names Movember Its First Impact Partner, Starting at United–Breakers
The NBL has made Movember its first Impact Partner, launching a mental-health campaign at Melbourne United’s Monday clash with New Zealand and aiming to take the conversation into basketball communities.
Neto Leaves NBL Door Open, but Family Comes First as Brisbane’s Replacement Shines
Raul Neto is open to staying in the NBL beyond his Brisbane injury-replacement deal, provided the move works for his family. Four games of efficient play have strengthened his case, but Arnas Velička’s return still shapes what happens next.
Round 8 Waiver Wire: Hickey First, Woodhill and Narkle Worth a Look
Illawarra’s Davo Hickey nearly posted a triple-double in Perth, Archie Woodhill has helped Brisbane’s depleted rotation, and Johny Narkle made a decisive late cameo. Here is how to approach the Round 8 Fantasy Draft waiver wire.
Round 8 Buy, Hold & Sell: Hinton, Windler and the Four-Team Double
Brisbane, Perth, Cairns and Illawarra each play twice in NBL27 Round 8. Nate Hinton and Dylan Windler have strong cases to buy, while Jaylin Galloway’s hip knock makes the next Cairns team sheet crucial.
Hinton Does a Bit of Everything as Brisbane Stun Adelaide Before Round 8 Double
Nate Hinton filled the stat sheet with 18 points, seven rebounds, six assists and four steals as Brisbane beat Adelaide 96–89. Tyrell Harrison added 24 and 10 before fouling out, with two games next week for the Bullets.
Five Starters Carry Tasmania Past Phoenix as Mathias and Magnay Fill the Box Score
Tasmania overcame five missing players to beat South East Melbourne 98–89. Dakota Mathias had 22 points, seven rebounds and six assists; Will Magnay added four blocks, with another test against the Breakers ahead.
Tatum Stuck With the Hawks. Perth Showed What Trust Can Change
Justin Tatum backed Illawarra after two heavy home defeats. The Hawks answered with a 105–98 win in Perth, a shared offensive effort and a Round 8 double that will test whether the turnaround lasts.
Waardenburg’s 12–5–3–2 Night Shows Why Melbourne Want More Than Points
Sam Waardenburg’s return to Cairns brought 12 points, five boards, three assists and two steals. His growing defensive role gives Melbourne United another way to win — and fantasy managers another set of numbers to watch.
Rillie Calls Out Perth's Rebounding: Windler and Doolittle Face a Round 8 Test
John Rillie has challenged Perth's entire line-up after Illawarra won the rebounding battle 37–29. Windler and Doolittle still delivered useful numbers, but the Wildcats' Round 8 double now carries a bigger question.
Galloway's Seven-Minute Hip Knock Puts Cairns' Round 8 Double Under a Cloud
Jaylin Galloway lasted seven minutes against Melbourne after a hip knock. Cairns have two games in Round 8, while Goulding's return and Anthony's big night reshape the fantasy watchlist.
Hickey's 9–8–8 and Martin's Five Threes Give Illawarra a Round 8 Fantasy Reset
Illawarra beat Perth 105–98 as Kelan Martin hit five threes, William Hickey went close to a triple-double and Johny Narkle owned the finish. Both clubs now have two Round 8 fixtures.
Brisbane Lose Mackinnon and Mayen for Adelaide as Injury List Grows to Five
Max Mackinnon (concussion) and Lay Mayen (undisclosed) are out of Brisbane’s Sunday clash with Adelaide. With five Bullets unavailable, Hinton, Neto and the remaining forwards face a bigger rotation test — but fantasy minutes are not guaranteed.
Johnson and Gold Injuries Leave Tasmania Scrambling for Sunday’s Phoenix Clash
Tasmania have lost David Johnson to a calf injury and expect Ben Gold to miss time with a foot problem. With Majok Deng already sidelined, the JackJumpers face a serious rotation squeeze before Sunday's game against South East Melbourne.
Sydney's 71–68 Escape: Maluach's Late Threes and Robertson's Rising Fantasy Case
Sydney overturned a seven-point deficit to beat Tasmania 71–68 despite hitting just five threes. Maluach delivered late, Cooks owned the offensive glass and Robertson added another double-digit game.
Cotton Closes Out New Zealand, but Davison’s 11 Assists Steal the Fantasy Spotlight
Adelaide beat New Zealand 108–101 behind Bryce Cotton’s 13-point final quarter. Carlin Davison’s 11 assists, despite Parker Jackson-Cartwright’s return, create a fresh Round 7 fantasy question.
Adelaide Need More Than Jenkins Jumpers to Fix Their Stuttering Offence
John Jenkins III has scored more than 13 points only once this NBL27 season. With Adelaide bottom of the league for scoring, the debate is whether the Sixers need different shots or another creator.
DeMarcus Cousins Is Coming to HoopsFest Perth — as an Ambassador, Not an NBL Signing
Four-time NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins will headline HoopsFest Perth 2027 off the court, joining a five-day NBL and WNBL showcase at RAC Arena from 13–17 January.
Rio Bruton Makes His NBL Debut as Three Generations of Bullets History Meet
Rio Bruton scored his first NBL basket against Cairns on 29 October, following grandfather Cal and father CJ into Brisbane colours. The 19-year-old development guard has a meaningful milestone, not yet a guaranteed rotation role.
Cairns Sink 20 Threes, Bolden Piles Up Defensive Stats in 107–85 Brisbane Rout
Cairns overwhelmed Brisbane with 20 threes as Brisbane committed 25 turnovers, while Jonah Bolden’s 13 rebounds, four steals and two blocks made the Round 7 fantasy picture more interesting.
Ben Ayre nears Tasmania return as Armstrong’s backcourt finally gets help
Tasmania hope Ben Ayre can return against Sydney on Friday after a hip-flexor injury. His arrival would give Taran Armstrong another backcourt partner, but Roth has not confirmed a line-up or minutes split.
Brisbane Had 17 Extra Shots and Still Lost to Cairns. Now Neto Gets His Turn
Brisbane pulled down 22 offensive boards and attempted 17 more shots in its first loss to Cairns. With Raul Neto and Jaylin Galloway now in the picture, Thursday’s rematch is a test of shot quality, second chances and changing NBL27 roles.
NBL27 Fantasy Lab Round 7: Robertson’s 14 Minutes Expose Sydney’s Bench Shuffle
Tyler Robertson jumped from three to 14 minutes against Perth while Will Johnston fell back. The first Round 7 Fantasy Lab examines Sydney’s changing bench, Perth’s returning frontcourt and the minutes that deserve a second look.
NBL Rookie Round Returns with $1,000 for a Grassroots Club — and a Wider Definition of Rookie
The NBL’s second Rookie Round puts community players, parents and volunteers in the spotlight, with an Ultimate Rookie award worth $1,000 to a local club and activities across Round 7.