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Bonus Episode - Fantasy Pals WNBL Draft

It's bonus episode time here on Hey Pal Radio: Winter Edition. Seven of Australia's sharpest basketball minds were put to the test - Can they draft the best fantasy WNBL team?
Armed with a salary cap, the richest talent pool in the history of Australian basketball and an AI bot 'Drafty McDraftington' which of our GM's can produce the best team and can you beat them!? Listen to find out how you to test them and become a winner yourself.
Our GM's are WNBL Star Sherrie Calleia, East Got Game's Jacinta Govind, The SA Shotclock's Tristan Prentice, Frankston / Southside hypeman Chris Sermeño, WNBL Pulse's Nick Walker, Ball Don't Lie Australia's Mal 'Big Dog' Crawford and Hey Pal's host Eric McFarland.
Follow @heypalradio on social media and ensure you keep track with the NBL1 competitions through social media. You can watch NBL1 games (where host Eric McFarland is a commentator in the West) through the NBL1 App and select 'Game of the Week' Features on Kayo Sports.

Episode 25 - J3: The Mighty Jade

Hey Pal Radio: Winter Edition is here to have a chat about the 2025 NBL1 seasons across the country - North, South, East, West and Central! Our guest this week is NBL1 alumnus and current Washington Mystics WNBA star - Jade Melbourne.
That's right Jade-o returns and we speak with her about the Mystics start to the season, the Aussie connection with Georgia Amoore, increased opportunity, Caps planning, the new era of the WNBL - plus much much more
Follow @heypalradio on social media and ensure you keep track with the NBL1 competitions through social media. You can watch NBL1 games (where host Eric McFarland is a commentator in the West) through the NBL1 App and select 'Game of the Week' Features on Kayo Sports.

Episode 24 - Karly Murphy

Hey Pal Radio: Winter Edition is here to have a chat about the 2025 NBL1 seasons across the country - North, South, East, West and Central! Our guest in this surprise second new episode this week is Karly Murphy from the Eastern Suns.
We speak with Karly about getting serious about basketball in high school and the work that involved, her game and life balance, reservations about a basketball career and how a call to come to the NBL1 West changed that all, her role at the her new club - the Eastern Suns plus much more.
Follow @heypalradio on social media and ensure you keep track with the NBL1 competitions through social media. You can watch NBL1 games (where host Eric McFarland is a commentator in the West) through the NBL1 App and select 'Game of the Week' Features on Kayo Sports.

Episode 23 - Lara McSpadden

Hey Pal Radio: Winter Edition is here to have a chat about the 2025 NBL1 seasons across the country - North, South, East, West and Central! Our guest this week in this NBL1-focused Winter Edition season is Lara McSpadden from the Diamond Valley Eagles.
We speak with Lara about her journey between valley's - Hunter to Diamond and the places in between. From her WNBL experience, representing Australia in World Cup's and 3x3, we discuss championships, balance, future goals plus much more.
Follow @heypalradio on social media and ensure you keep track with the NBL1 competitions through social media. You can watch NBL1 games (where host Eric McFarland is a commentator in the West) through the NBL1 App and select 'Game of the Week' Features on Kayo Sports.

Episode 22 - Teige Morrell

Hey Pal Radio: Winter Edition is here to have a chat about the 2025 NBL1 seasons across the country - North, South, East, West and Central! Our guest this week in this NBL1-focused Winter Edition season is Teige Morrell from the Lakeside Lightning.
We speak with Teige about her journey from Dubai to Perth and the stops in between, her connection to Australia from childhood, the last year that has involved the NBL1 West MVP Award and a full Perth Lynx contract, belief and faith, the upcoming Kayo Game of the Week between Lakeside and Perth plus much more.
Follow @heypalradio on social media and ensure you keep track with the NBL1 competitions through social media. You can watch NBL1 games (where host Eric McFarland is a commentator in the West) through the NBL1 App and select 'Game of the Week' Features on Kayo Sports.

Episode 21 - Sherrie Calleia

Hey Pal Radio: Winter Edition is here to have a chat about the 2025 NBL1 seasons across the country - North, South, East, West and Central! Our guest this week in this NBL1-focused Winter Edition season is Sherrie Calleia from the Hills Hornets.
We speak with Sherrie about her recovery from her second ACL injury, healing through sharing her journey online at sherriecalleia.com, staying engaged with her team at the Hills Hornets, her current role, solo travel and we break some news too. Plus so much more.
Follow @heypalradio on social media and ensure you keep track with the NBL1 competitions through social media. You can watch NBL1 games (where host Eric McFarland is a commentator in the West) through the NBL1 App and select 'Game of the Week' Features on Kayo Sports.

Episode 20 - Erin Bollmann

Hey Pal Radio: Winter Edition is here to have a chat about the 2025 NBL1 seasons across the country - North, South, East, West and Central! Our guest this week in this NBL1-focused Winter Edition season is Erin Bollmann from the Sunshine Coast Phoenix.
We speak with Erin on the eve of the NBL1 North season of moving to the Sunshine Coast this season, the move to Australia from Missouri, her coaching and mindset with Be Hoops Basketball, Ted Lasso, 'Down Not Done' with Mal Crawford of Ball Don't Lie, finding balance and the psychology behind being a pro athlete through the good, the setbacks and the tough times. Plus so much more.
Follow @heypalradio on social media and ensure you keep track with the NBL1 competitions through social media. You can watch NBL1 games (where host Eric McFarland is a commentator in the West) through the NBL1 App and select 'Game of the Week' Features on Kayo Sports.

Episode 19 - Laci Hawthorne

Hey Pal Radio: Winter Edition is here to have a chat about the 2025 NBL1 seasons across the country - North, South, East, West and Central! Our guest this week in this NBL1-focused Winter Edition season is Laci Hawthorne from the Sutherland Sharks.
We speak with Laci about growing up in Texas and playing the game for as long as she can remember, time through high school and colleges and the challenges and opportunity that come with it, going overseas for pro contracts with focuses on the NBL1 - both East and West, this weekend's NBL1 Anzac Round fixture, introduces host Eric to Pop The Balloon Or Find Love and so much more.
Follow @heypalradio on social media and ensure you keep track with the NBL1 competitions through social media. You can watch NBL1 games (where host Eric McFarland is a commentator in the West) through the NBL1 App and select 'Game of the Week' Features on Kayo Sports.

Episode 18 - Georgia Booth

Hey Pal Radio: Winter Edition is here to have a chat about the 2025 NBL1 seasons across the country - North, South, East, West and Central! Our guest this week in this NBL1-focused Winter Edition season is reigning WNBL Champion - Georgia Booth from the Dandenong Rangers.
We speak with Georgia about being a dual-sport superstar on the court with the Rangers and on the footy field with Port Melbourne, the balance required to do this, a WNBL championship season with the Bendigo Spirit, future aspirations and much more.
Follow @heypalradio on social media and ensure you keep track with the NBL1 competitions through social media. You can watch NBL1 games (where host Eric McFarland is a commentator in the West) through the NBL1 App and select 'Game of the Week' Features on Kayo Sports.

Episode 17 - Emma Gandini

Hey Pal Radio: Winter Edition is here to have a chat about the 2025 NBL1 seasons across the country - North, South, East, West and Central! Our first guest in this NBL1-focused Winter Edition season is three-time NBL1 West/SBL Champion - Emma Gandini from the Warwick Senators.
We speak with Emma about signing with the Senators for the season ahead, her basketball journey, her defensive game, playing abroad with Sheffield Hatters, overcoming setbacks and much more.
Follow @heypalradio on social media and ensure you keep track with the NBL1 competitions through social media. You can watch NBL1 games (where host Eric McFarland is a commentator in the West) through the NBL1 App and select 'Game of the Week' Features on Kayo Sports.