With the QSL set to tip off tomorrow, we take a look at the QSL Women’s Division 1 Game of the Round and how the rest of the competition is shaping up.

Don’t forget you can stream the Game of the Round live each week thanks for our partners at The Courier Mail.

Game of the Round: Logan Thunder v RedCity Roar

One look at Logan Thunder’s roster and you can tell they are here for the title. Before she heads back to the WNBL with the Canberra Capitals next season, Mikaela Reuf is set to head the star-studded Thunder line up. Joined by former WNBL players Ashley Taia, Mikhaela Cann and Tall Ferns star Chevannah Paalvast, coach Brayden Heslehurst should expect nothing short of a grand final’s appearance.

RedCity Roar will be hoping to dampen Thunder’s ambitions when they face Logan in our QSL Women’s Game of the Round live stream in partnership with the Courier Mail.

They’ve got the players to do it, bringing in NZ internationals Ashleigh Karaitiana and Charmian Mellars alongside Opals squad member Lauren Mansfield. This is one game you do not want to miss.

Game Details

Logan Thunder v RedCity Roar
6pm Saturday, 8 August 
Bendigo Bank Stadium 
Stream LIVE via the Courier Mail 

Ipswich Force v Brisbane Capitals

Brisbane Capitals take a side heavy with former Queensland representative players including Georgia Woolley, Emma Reid, Grace George and Audrey Fuller out to Ipswich on Saturday night. Ipswich themselves have no shortage of Queensland rep players in their ranks themselves, featuring the likes of Catherine MacGregor, Kate Head, Grace Ellis and Iris Cubit.

They’ll be boosted by the experience of former WNBL player Any Lewis alongside stalwart Georgia Ralph.

Game Details

Ipswich Force v Brisbane Capitals 
6pm Saturday, 8 August 
JBS Arena 

Gold Coast Rollers v USC Rip City

2019 runners up Gold Coast Rollers welcome USC Rip City to Carrara Stadium this Saturday. Former WNBL player Kisha Lee faces her former side for the first time and will be aiming to leave a lasting impression. Rollers are also bolstered by the talented Lily Rotunno, one of the rising stars in Australia’s national squads.

USC Rip will be hoping their powerhouse signing Maddison Rocci can guide their young team up the ladder this season.

Game Details

Gold Coast Rollers v USC Rip City 
5pm Saturday, 8 August 
Carrara Indoor Stadium 
Watch Live (link to be confirmed). 

Northside Wizards v North Gold Coast Seahawks

North Gold Coast Seahawks make the trip to Boondall to face the Northside Wizards this weekend, with Wizards hoping their newest recruit can make the difference. In a major coup, they signed former Wizards junior Courtney Woods whose recent stint in College attracted the attention of Townsville Fire for the upcoming WNBL season.

Seahawks have plenty of local talent to help come away with the win, including captain Emily Allen and Jessica Boundy. 

Game Details 

Northside Wizards v North Gold Coast Seahawks
5pm Saturday, 8 August 
The Sports Centre, Brisbane Entertainment Centre 

Toowoomba Mountaineers v Sunshine Coast Phoenix

Sunshine Coast Phoenix make the trip out west to take to the Toowoomba this Saturday. Amy Browne will be looking to the experience in her side with players like Natalie Saunders to support her on the court against a plucky Mountaineers side.

Toowoomba will be leaning on the experience of Kalia Gabriel as one of their key players to make the difference on the court.

Game Details

Toowoomba Mountaineers v Sunshine Coast Phoenix
6pm Saturday, 8 August 
Clive Berghofer Arena 

Southern Districts Lady Spartans v South West Metro Pirates

Last year’s run-away champions are back for more, featuring both the current and former Tall Ferns captains Kalani Purcell and Natalie Taylor. Add in former WNBL player Maddy Willey alongside Odette Isaac and you have got a team that should be in the Grand Final.

Pirates will also be an interesting team to watch this season. Coach Brad George joins from Ipswich and brings with him former WNBL player Bree Farley.

Game Details

Southern Districts Spartans v South West Metro Pirates
6:30pm Saturday, 8 August
Rowland Cowan Stadium
Watch live via Southern Districts Spartans YouTube