What happened: Jade Melbourne has committed to the Bendigo Spirit for the WNBL27 season. The guard once torched Bendigo for a

Why it matters: The commitment settles one of the offseason's open storylines — where Melbourne would land for WNBL27 had been an open question. Bendigo adds a proven scorer with a signature performance history, reshaping the Spirit's backcourt heading into next season.

What to watch: Watch for the club's official confirmation and any accompanying contract details, plus how Bendigo builds its WNBL27 roster around the new signing.