Undefeated United look to Prelim Final

GEELONG United women’s coach Megan Moody has applauded the culture the entire program has built, after her side finished undefeated across the 2025 NBL1 South season.

United completed the clean sweep of the regular season with a 43-point thrashing of the Eltham Tigers in front of their home crowd at The Geelong Arena, and side now turns its attention to the finals.

At the Pathways Awards Night on Wednesday last week, Moody was wary about the finals despite the incredible regular season feat.

“[We’ve done an] excellent job so far, but let’s not be satisfied,” she said.

“We want to keep building on what we’ve got.”

Moody, who is in her first season at the helm, expressed her appreciation of the culture that has been built across both the men’s and women’s programs.

“The off-court camaraderie between the (two) programs has been the best that I’ve seen it in my time here.

“I think it’s a terrific culture that we’re all starting to build here and grow and I look forward to continuing and fostering that next season.”

Guard Gemma Potter, who moved to United this season, supported Moody’s comments about the team’s impressive culture.

“This is obviously my first season with Geelong United NBL1 and it’s been nothing short of amazing both on and off court,” she said.

“This group has been super special and I think our success on court goes alongside the relationships that we have within the team off court.

“We’re just really excited to get into finals and see how far we can go.”

After beating Keilor in their home Qualifying Final, United now have a week off before facing Dandenong or Diamond Valley in the Preliminary Final at the Geelong Arena on August 9 at 7pm.

NBL1 South Women award winners:

• Players’ Player – Jaz Shelley
• Defensive Player of the Year – Lilly Rotunno
• MVP – Jaz Shelley.