Bowyer joins growing Venom lineup

GEELONG’S roster for the 2026–27 WNBL season continues to take shape, with promising young guard Indiah Bowyer becoming the club’s latest signing.

The 23-year-old Cairns product currently plays for Geelong United in the NBL1 and was part of the Southside Melbourne Flyers squad that reached the WNBL semi-finals last season.

Despite her age, Bowyer has already spent time with four WNBL clubs and will add further depth and versatility to the Venom’s backcourt as the club enters a new era under head coach Cheryl Chambers.

Bowyer said her decision to remain in Geelong for the WNBL season was driven by both the direction of the program and the region’s strong basketball community.

“The community around this club is something special,” she said. “Seeing that support up close this offseason really made me feel welcome and settled, and it made this decision a no-brainer.

“It’s an amazing opportunity to grow alongside the girls and Cheryl over the seasons, and I’m excited about what we can build together.”

 

 

Bowyer said her most recent season with the Southside Melbourne Flyers, which culminated in a semi-final appearance, provided valuable insight into the standards required to compete at WNBL level.

“That experience taught me exactly what areas of my game I need to develop to compete at this level,” she said.

“That high standard really rubs off on you and I’m coming here wanting to be a sponge: to develop, to be reliable and consistent, and to be whatever the team and [Chambers] need me to be.”

Bowyer’s signing is the latest move in a busy offseason for the Venom.

Established stars Bec Cole and Maddy Rocci will join the likes of Alex Sharp, Lilly Rotunno, Mackenzie Clinch Hoycard and Dakota Crichton, giving Geelong a roster that blends experience with emerging talent.

Jaz Shelley and Taylor Mole will wear new WNBL colours next season, while Shyla Heal activated her European out-clause and will not feature in Geelong’s 2026–27 campaign.

The Venom will open their season at the Townsville Tip Off tournament from 17–20 September.