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Champions and Heat Crown the Champions in Their Respective Divisions in Season 1 of 2026

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Multiple Teams•20 June 2026

Champions and Heat Crown the Champions in Their Respective Divisions in Season 1 of 2026

Saturday 20 June will go down as one of the greatest days in Melbourne Wolves history. The U8 Girls Champions dominated the Grizzlies 30-13 behind Evelyn Roe's 18-point masterpiece, while the Heat staged an all-time comeback from 9 points down to beat Mentone Mustangs 19-17 in overtime — sealed by Harry French's heroic game-winner with 10 seconds left.

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Finals

Multiple Teams•19 June 2026

Teams in the Grand Finals: Nine (9) Melbourne Wolves Squads Battle for Glory on Saturday

Seven Melbourne Wolves teams are set to compete in Grand Finals this Saturday 20 June at Sandringham Family Leisure Centre. From Arctic to The Capybaras, BRPS to Storm — here is every matchup, tip-off time, and court for the biggest day of the season.

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Finals

Multiple Teams•10 June 2026

Road to Glory: 22 Melbourne Wolves Teams Battle for Semi-Final Supremacy

The stage is set for an epic week of finals basketball as 22 Melbourne Wolves teams prepare to compete across six days of semi-final action at Sandringham Family Leisure Centre. From the early-morning Creepers opener to the Friday night blockbusters, every game has a story.

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U8 Girls

U8 Girls•9 June 2026

Melbourne Wolves U8 Girls Champions defeated Melbourne Wolves U8 Girls Grizzlies 17:7 to remain unbeaten

In a top of the ladder clash, the Champions defeated the Grizzlies in a hard fought battle. Evelyn Roe scored 9 points, Ella Niu and Malia Johnson added 4 points each. Champions remain unbeaten.

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Five Melbourne Wolves Teams remain unbeaten in their divisions

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Multiple Teams•4 May 2026

Five Melbourne Wolves Teams remain unbeaten in their divisions

So far in the season, 5 teams remain undefeated - Champions (U8 Girls), Arctic (U18 Boys), Thunderbolts B (U10 Boys), Timberwolves (U10 Boys), and U16 Suns (U16 Boys). Read what their coaches had to say.

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Wolves Crowned Champions – Undefeated Run Sealed with Grand Final Grit

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Senior Men•6 April 2026

Wolves Crowned Champions – Undefeated Run Sealed with Grand Final Grit

The Melbourne Wolves have capped off a remarkable Easter Classic campaign, going undefeated across the tournament and finishing the job with a hard-fought Grand Final victory to bring home the silverware.

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Wolves Charge Into Grand Final with Statement Win

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Senior Men•5 April 2026

Wolves Charge Into Grand Final with Statement Win

The Melbourne Wolves are through to the Grand Final of the Adelaide Easter Classic after a composed 54–33 win over Broadmeadows Broncos. Jack "J Beanstalk" Baker led with 20 points, while Lucas Buckley, Lucas Kraskov, and Tom Smith delivered the defensive and organisational performances that sealed the win.

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Game 1 in the can in Adelaide! Well done Wolf Pack.

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Senior Men•4 April 2026

Game 1 in the can in Adelaide! Well done Wolf Pack.

The Melbourne Wolves have kicked off their Easter Classic 2026 campaign in style, securing a strong opening win (62-21). Lucas Buckley led with 18 points, Jack Baker added 16, and Tom Smith contributed 13 in a balanced team-first performance.

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U10 Boys

U10 Boys•2 April 2026

Melbourne Wolves Timberwolves U10 Boys 17:16 Mentone Mustang U10 Kings

Noah scored the winning bucket with 21 seconds to go as the Timberwolves edged Mentone Mustang 17-16. Ryder Langley led with 8 points, Teddy Hsu added 5, and Xavier's smart foul in the dying seconds saved the team from a last-minute draw. The Timberwolves remain the only undefeated team with 6 wins and 0 losses.

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Thunderbolts B clutch game-winner secures 12-10 victory over Mavericks

U10 Boys

U10 Boys•27 February 2026

Thunderbolts B clutch game-winner secures 12-10 victory over Mavericks

What a win! The Thunderbolts B executed an incredibly clutch final play, hitting a game-winner with less than 10 seconds to go. Peter Qiu earned Player of the Match honors with his best game of the season, while Leo scored 6 points including the shot of the season.

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Melbourne Wolves Electric defeat Gladiators 24:19 in thrilling derby

U16 Boys

U16 Boys•27 February 2026

Melbourne Wolves Electric defeat Gladiators 24:19 in thrilling derby

Electric edged out Gladiators 24-19 in a hard-fought derby. Matvii Brtsyiev delivered a Rodman-alike performance with 7 rebounds (4 offensive), while Amogh led all players with 8 rebounds and QQ's back-to-back offensive boards proved the turning point in the second half.

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Melbourne Wolves Kobe defeated Mentone Mustang 12:7 in their first full height game

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U9 Boys•27 February 2026

Melbourne Wolves Kobe defeated Mentone Mustang 12:7 in their first full height game

In a historic first full height game, Melbourne Wolves Kobe defeated Mentone Mustang 12-7. Jimmy Vella scored all 12 points with a game-high 7 rebounds, while William Yang led defensively with a game-high 5 steals and the only block of the game.

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U16 Suns Break Through with Dominant 47-20 Victory over Bayside

U16 Boys

U16 Boys•15 February 2026

U16 Suns Break Through with Dominant 47-20 Victory over Bayside

After three heartbreaking losses all within 4 points, the U16 Suns delivered a statement win, crushing Bayside 47-20. Will Kerr grabbed a monster 20 rebounds — more than Bayside's entire team — while Charlie Murphy led scoring with 13 points and Harry Holmes recorded a game-high 4 steals.

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Melbourne Wolves U9 Kobe dominate Mordy Flyers Monkeys 18:0 in shutout victory

U9 Boys

U9 Boys•8 February 2026

Melbourne Wolves U9 Kobe dominate Mordy Flyers Monkeys 18:0 in shutout victory

In a commanding performance, Melbourne Wolves U9 Kobe delivered a complete shutout victory over Mordy Flyers Monkeys 18-0. Jimmy Vella led with 14 points on 6 field goals, while the defense held the opposition scoreless in a dominant team effort.

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U16 Boys

U16 Boys•1 February 2026

Melbourne Wolves Suns defeated Sharks 27:28 in hard-fought U16 Boys battle

In a closely contested U16 Boys matchup, the Suns fell just short against the Sharks 27-28. Bodhi Ivans led with 13 points while Will Kerr added 12 points in a game defined by strong team defense and valuable learning moments.

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Melbourne Wolves Gladiators finish as runners-up after valiant 29:41 Grand Final loss to Sandy Saints Panthers

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U16 Boys•13 December 2025

Melbourne Wolves Gladiators finish as runners-up after valiant 29:41 Grand Final loss to Sandy Saints Panthers

Despite playing severely short-handed without three key guards and dealing with injuries, the Gladiators showed tremendous fighting spirit in the U16 C2 grade Grand Final. Jack Robinson led with 13 points as the undermanned squad battled courageously against a full-strength Panthers team.

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Melbourne Wolves Dire crowned champions with 54:45 grand final victory over WWS

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Senior Men•9 December 2025

Melbourne Wolves Dire crowned champions with 54:45 grand final victory over WWS

In a historic achievement for the club, the Dire Wolves captured the Tuesday open age A grade championship with a commanding 54-45 victory over WWS. Thomas Wilson-Haynes led with 21 points, while the team overcame adversity to claim the club's first open age title.

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Melbourne Wolves Gladiators upset top-seeded Sandy Saints Swishers 31:30 in semi-final thriller

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U16 Boys•6 December 2025

Melbourne Wolves Gladiators upset top-seeded Sandy Saints Swishers 31:30 in semi-final thriller

In a stunning upset, the 4th-seeded Gladiators defeated the previously unbeaten Sandy Saints Swishers 31-30 in a dramatic semi-final. Jack Taylor led with 13 points, while clutch plays from Jason Zhang sealed the victory in the final minute.

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Melbourne Wolves Dragons defeated Mentone Mustang Rainbow 15:7 to close out regular season

U10 Girls

U10 Girls•3 December 2025

Melbourne Wolves Dragons defeated Mentone Mustang Rainbow 15:7 to close out regular season

The Dragons finished their regular season on a high note with a commanding 15-7 victory over Mentone Mustang Rainbow. Olivia Mayers led with 5 points, while Matilda Sheppard and Nadia Sharma each added 4 points in the winning effort.

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Senior Men•2 December 2025

Melbourne Wolves Dire defeated LDUA 49:35 in open age A grade semi-final

The Dire Wolves advanced to the grand final with a commanding 49-35 semi-final victory over LDUA. Jonathan Ormando led with 18 points including three 3-pointers, while the team's exceptional ball movement set up a championship showdown.

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Melbourne Wolves U9 Storm advances to the playoffs with dramatic 17:17 draw

U9 Boys

U9 Boys•1 December 2025

Melbourne Wolves U9 Storm advances to the playoffs with dramatic 17:17 draw

In a thrilling pre-semifinal clash, Melbourne Wolves Storm drew 17-17 with Mentone Mustang Victory to secure their playoff berth as the 7th seed. Teddy Hsu led with 13 points while the team's defensive intensity shone despite controversial officiating.

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Senior Men•29 November 2025

Melbourne Wolves Dire becomes the first open age A grade team to enter the playoffs

The open age A grade Dire Wolves finished their regular season strong with a 10-9-1 record. Thomas Wilson-Haynes led with 114 points, Jonathan Ormando added 106, and the team scored 723 points - 2nd best in the division.

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Melbourne Wolves Hardcourt Howlers defeated Bullits Suns 35:29 to finish 3rd on ladder

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U14 Boys•29 November 2025

Melbourne Wolves Hardcourt Howlers defeated Bullits Suns 35:29 to finish 3rd on ladder

The Hardcourt Howlers ended their regular season with a hard-fought 35-29 victory over Bullits Suns to finish 3rd on the ladder. Lucas Buckley scored 11 points, Jack Baker added 14, and Samuel Ford contributed 6 points in the winning effort.

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Melbourne Wolves Heat claim top spot on ladder with 8:6 victory over Mentone Mustang Meteroid

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U8 Boys•28 November 2025

Melbourne Wolves Heat claim top spot on ladder with 8:6 victory over Mentone Mustang Meteroid

In a historic achievement for the club, Melbourne Wolves Heat defeated Mentone Mustang Meteroid 8-6 to finish the season first on the ladder with an impressive 8-2 record. Oliver Judson led with 4 points and 4 steals in the crucial victory.

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Melbourne Wolves Titans defeated AG Giants U14 35:21

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U14 Boys•22 November 2025

Melbourne Wolves Titans defeated AG Giants U14 35:21

The Titans dominated from the opening tip with an 11-0 start and never looked back, defeating AG Giants 35-21. Fletcher Sheppard led with an outstanding 23 points on 11 field goals, along with 6 rebounds and 6 steals in a complete performance.

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U14 Boys

U14 Boys•22 November 2025

Melbourne Wolves Hardcourt Howlers defeated Tigers U14 Boys Cubs 55:38

The Hardcourt Howlers delivered an impressive 55-38 victory over Tigers U14 Boys Cubs. Jack Baker and Robert Koenig each scored 12 points, while Lucas Buckley and George Lyons added 10 points apiece in a balanced team performance.

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Melbourne Wolves Arctic Foxes defeated Beaumaris Sharks 52:6 to secure playoff spot

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U16 Girls•20 November 2025

Melbourne Wolves Arctic Foxes defeated Beaumaris Sharks 52:6 to secure playoff spot

Emily Damen scored a game-high 18 points as Melbourne Wolves Arctic Foxes crushed Beaumaris Sharks 52-6. Sofia Xu added 13 points, Araminta contributed 15, and Sarah Abadee chipped in 6 in a dominant victory.

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Melbourne Wolves Hardcourt Howlers defeated Bullits Sigma 53:40

U14 Boys

U14 Boys•15 November 2025

Melbourne Wolves Hardcourt Howlers defeated Bullits Sigma 53:40

The Melbourne Wolves Hardcourt Howlers secured a commanding 53-40 victory over Bullits Sigma. Jack Baker led the charge with 14 points, while Robert Koenig contributed 10 points in the 13-point victory.

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Melbourne Wolves Heat defeated Bullits Galaxy 15:14

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U8 Boys•7 November 2025

Melbourne Wolves Heat defeated Bullits Galaxy 15:14

In a heart-stopping finish, Melbourne Wolves Heat edged out Bullits Galaxy 15-14. Ollie Judson led with 6 points, 5 rebounds and 5 steals, while William Yang delivered the game-winning shot with clutch rebounding and 6 points.

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Melbourne Wolves Classics defeated Aztecs 59:30

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Senior Men•5 November 2025

Melbourne Wolves Classics defeated Aztecs 59:30

The Melbourne Wolves Classics delivered a commanding 59-30 victory over the Aztecs. Paul Birstonas led with 18 points and 12 assists, while Shane Jensen dominated with 18 points and 17 rebounds.

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Melbourne Wolves Heat edged out Mentone Mustang Meteors in a top-of-the-ladder clash, 7:5 the final score

U8 Boys

U8 Boys•17 October 2025

Melbourne Wolves Heat edged out Mentone Mustang Meteors in a top-of-the-ladder clash, 7:5 the final score

In a thrilling top-of-the-ladder clash, Melbourne Wolves Heat secured a narrow 7-5 victory over Mentone Mustang Meteors. Finn White led the scoring with 4 points while William Yang dominated defensively with 3 steals and 3 blocks.

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Melbourne Wolves Chicken Jockeys thrashed Bullits Dynamite 46:14

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U12 Boys•11 October 2025

Melbourne Wolves Chicken Jockeys thrashed Bullits Dynamite 46:14

In a dominant display of basketball excellence, the Melbourne Wolves Chicken Jockeys delivered a commanding 46-14 victory over Bullits Dynamite. Sam Stutterd led the charge with a spectacular game-high 25 points.

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Melbourne Wolves Hardcourt Howlers wiped a 0:16 deficit to beat Beaumaris Sharks 45:43

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U14 Boys•11 October 2025

Melbourne Wolves Hardcourt Howlers wiped a 0:16 deficit to beat Beaumaris Sharks 45:43

In an incredible comeback performance, the Melbourne Wolves Hardcourt Howlers overcame a 16-point deficit to defeat Beaumaris Sharks 45:43 in a thrilling U14 Boys match.

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Melbourne Wolves Dire defeated Good Foul 51:32

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Senior Men•30 September 2025

Melbourne Wolves Dire defeated Good Foul 51:32

Melbourne Wolves Dire defeated Good Foul in style to continue the winning streak. Sam Dean scored a game-high 13 points, while Andrew McMorron scored 11.

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Melbourne Wolves Classics drew 32:32 with Old Beau

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Senior Men•23 September 2025

Melbourne Wolves Classics drew 32:32 with Old Beau

Melbourne Wolves Classics drew 32:32 with Old Beau in a B Grade Over 35 domestic game on Wednesday 23 Sept.

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Melbourne Wolves Arctic Foxes defeated Sharks Girls Tigers 67:30

U16 Girls

U16 Girls•17 September 2025

Melbourne Wolves Arctic Foxes defeated Sharks Girls Tigers 67:30

Melbourne Wolves Arctic Foxes had one of their biggest victories in history, after defeating Sharks Girls Tigers 67:30. Emily Damen scored a game high 25 points on 11 field goals.

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U16 Boys

U16 Boys•15 December 2024

U16 Suns Dominate Bayside 47-20

The U16 Suns delivered a masterclass performance, crushing Bayside 47-20 in their fourth grading game. Will Kerr dominated with 20 rebounds and 12 points, while the team recorded zero turnovers in a complete team effort.

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