Why your team can - and can't - win the WNBL title

The race is down to five teams. Here's why the last five teams standing can go all the way, and what's holding them back.

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The new era of WNBL is upon us, and so far, it has lived up to the hype. With finals fast approaching, the questions are endless. Will Izzy Borlase lead Benidgo to back to back titles? With Han Xu as good as advertised, can Perth finally scale the summit? Will Townsville fulfill the promise of their limitless potential? Can Canberra go from worst to first, or will Southside spark some kind of Cinderella story?

The final four is taking shape, but there can only be one winner. Let’s unpack why each team can - and can’t - win this year’s championship.