Southside Melbourne Flyers start WNBL27 era under Sam Mackinnon

Season tips off Oct. 15 on 9Now, ESPN via Disney+

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 3h1 min read

Can this Southside Melbourne Flyers team go all the way in WNBL27 under new Head Coach Sam Mackinnon? 👀 Check out the R Via @WNBL on X

What happened: WNBL27 opens Oct. 15 with six games on the opening-week slate. Southside's roster tracker lists the squad Mackinnon takes into the season.

Why it matters: A coaching change resets rotations and early roles before opening night. Early results shape the standings quickly in a short season.

What to watch: Southside opens play during the Oct. 15 opening week. The first lineups and minutes will reveal Mackinnon's plan.

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