Anneli Maley: 65 points; 17 rebounds; 85% True Shooting

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Use any superlative you want for Anneli Maley's record-breaking 65-point performance in the Perth Redbacks' 113-102 win against the Willeton Tigers in Round 3 of the 2026 NBL1 West Women's Conference clash on Friday, April 10, 2026.

Maley, 27, with 3:30 left in the fourth quarter smashed Elijah Pepper's record of 59 also in the NBL1 West on July 19, 2025. It lasted just 265 days.

So, we've got: Historic; Unstoppable; Dominant; Relentless; Clinical; Efficient; Overpowering; All-time; and Statement-making.

Ridiculous is also an option. Maley poured in a NBL1 record points total on a simply extraordinary 85% True Shooting.

65 pts │ 17 reb │ 5 ast │ 1 stl │ 1 blk │ 21–29 FG │ 4–7 3PT │ 19–21 FT │ 5 TO │ 2 PF │ +13 (37:20)

Anneli Maley – True Shooting % (TS%)

TS% = PTS ÷ [2 × (FGA + 0.44 × FTA)]

= 65 ÷ [2 × (29 + 0.44 × 21)]
= 65 ÷ [2 × (29 + 9.24)]
= 65 ÷ 76.48
= 0.850

But wait, there's more. The WNBL26 leading rebounder also ripped down 17 boards, have assists and three steals in 37:20 minutes. The only blemish was five turnovers.

Maley posted WNBL26’s first triple-double as Perth beat Sydney 108–93 in Perth on February 8, 2026 as the Lynx rolled into the WNBL26 playoffs, eventually falling in two games to the eventual champions Townsville Fire.

In late 2025, Maley was left out of Sandy Brondello's Australian Opals squad ahead of the World Cup qualifiers in Istanbul last month.

"Do you want the diplomatic answer or the brutally honest one? I’ll get fired if I give the brutal one," head coach Ryan Petrik said after the Lynx demolished the Adelaide Lightning 109-82 on Sunday, December 21, 2025 in Adelaide.

"I’ll say again — shell-shocked. I’m not sure what else she’s meant to do. We’ll leave it there.

"She’s playing really, really well. I think all of us are a little bit shell-shocked that she wasn’t in that Opals squad, because her form has been elite," he added.

"Everyone who made that roster is really talented, so I’m not taking anything away from them.

"But if you’re picking on form, with how she’s playing and with us sitting where we are on the ladder despite being at half to three-quarter strength most of the season, I’m not sure what else she’s meant to do."

Maley now holds the all-time single game scoring record in NBL1 – today, the Willeton Tigers are shell-shocked.

Perth Redbacks 113, Willetton Tigers 102 (Final)‍

Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre – April 10, 2026
Halftime: Perth 64-50

Anneli Maley delivered a historic 65-point performance as Perth Redbacks defeated Willetton Tigers 113–102 at Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre on April 10.

Perth built their advantage in the opening half, scoring 64 points before halftime, and held off a third-quarter Willetton surge to secure the win.

Game Snapshot

Quarter scores: Perth 37-26, 27-24, 19-33, 30-19
Perth controlled the rebounds 38-31
Perth shot 58.5% from the field

Samantha Ashby added 10 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists, while Olivia Berry contributed 11 points off the bench to give Perth strong balance.

Ruby Porter led Willetton with 30 points, while Emma Calvert added 24 points and 7 rebounds as the Tigers stayed within reach before Perth closed late.

By the Numbers

Anneli Maley (PER): 65 pts │ 17 reb │ 5 ast │ 21-of-29 FG
Ruby Porter (WIL): 30 pts │ 3 ast
Emma Calvert (WIL): 24 pts │ 7 reb

Rockingham Flames 90, South West Slammers 64 (Final)‍

Eaton Rec Centre – April 10, 2026
Halftime: Rockingham 42-26

Rockingham Flames broke the game open in the second quarter and never looked back, defeating South West Slammers 90–64 at Eaton Rec Centre.

The Flames flipped the contest with a dominant 28–10 second quarter, then extended the margin again in the third (34–22) to put the result beyond doubt.

Game Snapshot

Quarter scores: Slammers 16-14, 10-28, 22-34, 16-14
Rockingham controlled the rebounds 58-54
Rockingham recorded 24 assists to 13

Amy Atwell led the Flames with 27 points, hitting six threes, while adding 7 rebounds and 5 assists in a complete offensive display.

Samantha Whitcomb controlled the game with 18 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists, while Teige Morrell added 13 points and 14 rebounds to dominate the interior.

Cassidy Lacey-Rameka led South West with 18 points and 9 rebounds, while Alexis Donovan added 7 points and 9 rebounds in a strong effort on the glass.

By the Numbers

Amy Atwell (ROC): 27 pts │ 7 reb │ 5 ast │ 10-of-23 FG
Samantha Whitcomb (ROC): 18 pts │ 12 reb │ 9 ast
Cassidy Lacey-Rameka (SWS): 18 pts │ 9 reb

East Perth Eagles 85, Warwick Senators 80 (Final)‍

Warwick Stadium – April 10, 2026
Halftime: East Perth 35–34

East Perth Eagles pulled away in the third quarter and held off a late Warwick push to beat the Senators 85–80 at Warwick Stadium.

The Eagles won the middle two quarters and took control with a 24–16 third term before Warwick responded with 30 points in the fourth, but East Perth closed it out at the line.

Game Snapshot

Quarter scores: Warwick 19-15, 15-20, 16-24, 30-26
Warwick controlled the rebounds 46-36
East Perth won the turnover battle 10-18

Brooke Malone led East Perth with 24 points, knocking down six threes, while Jasmin Fejo added 20 points and 4 assists in an aggressive backcourt display.

Jade Williams finished with 11 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists, while Stacey Barr added 18 points and 5 assists to give East Perth strong balance.

Jayda Clark led Warwick with 30 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 5-of-6 from three, while Chloe Forster added 19 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists.

By the Numbers

Brooke Malone (EPE): 24 pts │ 6 reb │ 3 ast │ 6-of-11 3PT
Jayda Clark (WAR): 30 pts │ 8 reb │ 5 blk
Chloe Forster (WAR): 19 pts │ 9 reb │ 6 ast