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May
Aussies in the WNBA
Anneli Maley boosts Liberty roster case in preseason
Anneli Maley (New York Liberty) attacks the rim against the Connecticut Sun during a 2026 WNBA preseason game at Mohegan Sun Arena. Photo: Chris Marion/NBAE via Getty Images
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Australian forward Anneli Maley moved a step closer to securing a roster spot with the New York Liberty, delivering 13 points and six rebounds in its preseason win against the Connecticut Sun on May 4, 2026 (AEDT).
Maley played 24 minutes, shot 3-from-5 from the field and 6-of-6 from the free throw line in the 79-67 victory.
The performance came as part of a broader slate of games featuring Australian and WNBL-linked players across the WNBA preseason, including appearances from Georgia Amoore, Isobel Borlase, Alanna Smith, Steph Talbot and Nyadiew Puoch in multiple matchups.
Amoore started her second game back from an ACL injury that ruled her out of the entire 2025 WNBA season.
Washington Mystics 83 def. Atlanta Dream 72
Australians
- Georgia Amoore (Mystics) – 17:23 │ 8 pts │ 3–7 FG │ 2–4 3PT │ 2 ast │ 3 stl
- Isobel Borlase (Dream) – 14:29 │ 2 pts │ 1–4 FG │ 2 ast │ 2 stl │ 1 blk
WNBL-linked
- Lucy Olsen (Mystics) – 15:49 │ 9 pts │ 3–4 FG │ 3–4 FT │ 2 reb │ 2 ast
New York Liberty 79 def. Connecticut Sun 67
Australians
- Anneli Maley (Liberty) – 24:27 │ 13 pts │ 3–5 FG │ 1–2 3PT │ 6–6 FT │ 6 reb
- Alex Fowler (Liberty) – 14:32 │ 0 pts │ 0–3 FG │ 2 reb │ 3 stl
- Rebecca Allen (Liberty) – DND (return to competition reconditioning)
WNBL-linked
- Han Xu (Liberty) – 14:40 │ 4 pts │ 2–9 FG │ 1 reb │ 1 ast │ 1 stl │ 1 blk
Dallas Wings 101 def. Las Vegas Aces 84
Australians
- Alanna Smith (Wings) – 12:23 │ 12 pts │ 5–6 FG │ 2–2 3PT │ 7 reb
- Steph Talbot (Aces) – 18:58 │ 8 pts │ 2–6 FG │ 1–2 3PT │ 3–3 FT │ 2 stl
WNBL-linked
- Brianna Turner (Aces) – 11:56 │ 0 pts │ 1 reb
Los Angeles Sparks 85 def. Portland Fire 75
Australians
- Nyadiew Puoch (Fire) – 23:11 │ 12 pts │ 4–5 FG │ 2–3 3PT │ 2 ast │ 1 stl
- Chloe Bibby (Fire) – 15:42 │ 0 pts │ 0–1 FG │ 1 reb
WNBL-linked
- Sania Feagin (Sparks) – 10:01 │ 8 pts │ 2–3 FG │ 4–4 FT │ 3 reb │ 1 stl
By the Numbers (Australians)
- Highest points: Anneli Maley – 13
- Most rebounds: Alanna Smith – 7
- Most assists: Georgia Amoore – 2
- Most steals: Georgia Amoore / Alex Fowler – 3
