Five sign up for Geelong’s NBL1 South side

FIVE of Geelong United’s WNBL players will extend their stay in Geelong and play for its NBL1 South side in March.

Jaz Shelley, Hannah Hank, Taylor Mole, Gemma Potter, Tanielle Knight and Dakota Crichton are all signed on for the 2025 season.

Shelley previously called Geelong home during the inaugural NBL1 season in 2019, playing one season before heading off to college.

Team-mate Tanielle Knight has also suited up for Geelong as a development player in 2021.

Taylor Mole and Gemma Potter cross over from rival NBL1 teams, while Dakoda Crichton will get her first crack at NBL1 action.

“It’s really good to play with such experienced players. I’m learning a lot from them,” Crichton said.

“I understand that I’m still quite young, I’ve probably got a lot of work to do so I’m just going to take every opportunity that comes my way.

Presently working her way back from a preseason back injury, Mole said she looked forward to bringing her scoring prowess to the NBL1 side.

During her 2023-24 season in Mackay, she averaged 22 points, 2.76 assists and 7.53 rebounds per game.

“I want to come in and immediately bring really good energy from day 1,” Mole said about her signing.

“The group of girls that we have, I know a number of them from the AIS and other competitions playing both with, and against them. We’re going to be a team that the community can be really proud of.”