WNBL27 Roster Tracker: Every move in free agency

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The Sydney Flames have established themselves as arguably the clear winners of the WNBL offseason after several big-name additions during a busy free agency period in preparation for season 2026-27.

Sydney have completely retooled for their first full season under coach Renae Garlepp, adding stars such as Alex Wilson and Jaz Shelley as well as college star Charlise Dunn, putting them in a perfect position to rise up the ladder after a disappointing WNBL26 season, which saw the departure of coach Guy Molloy.

One of the busiest free agency periods in league history also saw the return of defending MVP Isobel Borlase to the Bendigo Spirit as the 21-year-old will look to build on her dominant first year with the Victorian side and on the back of a rookie WNBA season with the Atlanta Dream.

On the other hand, teams such as the Southside Melbourne Flyers have been left with many gaps to fill in their roster under new coach Sam Mackinnon, following the departure of several key players, including Maddy Rocci while Cayla George and Issie Bourne are also believed to be on the move.

Basketball.com.au has every move of the free agency period covered!

WNBL27 FREE AGENCY MOVES - BY DATE

Maddison Rocci, Guard (WNBL26: Southside Melbourne Flyers)

• May 5 - Rocci signs a deal to join former Flyers coach Cheryl Chambers and championship teammate Bec Cole at the Geelong Venom

Alex Ciabattoni, Guard (WNBL26: Perth Lynx)

• May 5 - The veteran combo guard re-signs with the Perth Lynx after a career-best season in WNBL 26

Nya Lock, Guard (WNBL26: Southside Melbourne Flyers)

• May 5 - Southside announced Lock would be on the move for next season with the defensive stopper reportedly switching to another playoff team from last season

Lilly Rotunno, Guard (WNBL26: Geelong Venom)

• May 4 - The Queensland product re-signs with the Geelong Venom after a breakout WNBL26 season

Alex Wilson, Guard (WNBL26: Perth Lynx)

• May 4 - The 2025-26 WNBL All-First Team member will return to the Sydney Flames where she played from 2015-2020, signing a two-year deal to join coach Renae Garlepp

Amy Atwell, Guard (WNBL26: Perth Lynx)

• May 4 - The Lynx announce Atwell will not be returning to Perth for next season with the sharpshooter believed to be making a big move east

Jaz Shelley, Guard (WNBL26: Geelong Venom)

• May 1 - The former Geelong Venom captain has moved to the Harbour City, signing a two-year deal with the Sydney Flames

Sharne Robati, Forward (WNBL26: Adelaide Lightning)

• April 30 - The Kiwi international has made an off-season move, joining the UC Capitals on a one-year deal

Tayla Brazel, Guard/Forward (WNBL26: Adelaide Lightning)

• April 29 - South Australian product Tayla Brazel returns to the Adelaide Lightning, signing a two-year extension with the club

Abigail Wehrung, Guard (WNBL26: Bendigo Spirit)

• April 29 - The former Sixth Woman of the Year announces her return to the Bendigo Spirit, re-signing a one-year deal with the regional Victorian club

Bec Cole, Guard/Forward (WNBL26: Missed last season)

• April 22 - The two-time WNBL champion with the Southside Flyers is back in the WNBL, reuniting with Cheryl Chambers at the Geelong Venom after missing WNBL26

Charlise Dunn, Forward (WNBL26: NCAA - Davidson Wildcats)

• April 17 - One of Australia's brightest young prospects signs a two-year deal with the Sydney Flames

Andie Smith, Forward/Centre (WNBL26: Basketball Australia CoE)

• April 7 - The sister of AustralianOpals star Alanna Smith signs on with the Tasmania Jewels as a development player

Isabella Brancatisano, Guard (WNBL26: UC Capitals)

• March 31 - One of Canberra's leaders in Isabella Brancatisano will return to the nation's capital for WNBL27

Alex Sharp, Forward (WNBL26: Geelong Venom)

• March 31 - Sharp has re-signed with the Geelong Venom, returning to the club for a third consecutive season

Georgia Booth, Guard (WNBL26: Bendigo Spirit)

• March 30 - Booth re-signs with the Bendigo Spirit after shining in her first season as a fully contracted player in WNBL26

Olivia Pollerd, Forward (WNBL26: Bendigo Spirit)

• March 27 - The young sharpshooting forward signed a new two-year deal with the Spirit after an impressive rookie campaign

Isobel Borlase, Guard (WNBL26: Bendigo Spirit)

• March 20 - Last season's MVP returns to the Bendigo Spirit on a one-year deal after leading the Spirit to the playoffs

OTHER NEWS

• March 31 - Southside Melbourne Flyers announce Australian basketball legend Sam Mackinnon as their new head coach, replacing Kristi Harrower after two seasons at the helm
• Southside Melbourne Flyers - Bigs Cayla George and Issie Bourne are believed to be on the move despite having one season remaining on their contracts. George is reportedly returning to home state, South Australia, to join the Adelaide Lightning while Bourne could be moving further north
• March 26 - Former Australian Opals skipper Tess Madgen was named the new general manager of the Adelaide Lightning