By Pip Turton
After last season’s Grand Final heartbreak, the West Coast Fever have begun their 2026 season on the right foot, defeating the Sunshine Coast Lightning 68–65 in a high-pressure Round 1 clash at RAC Arena.
All eyes were on Fever heading into the season opener after several changes to their squad.
Star goal shooter Jhaniele Fowler‑Nembhard will miss the 2026 season as she prepares to welcome a new addition to her family, while goaler Olivia Wilkinson was sidelined with an ankle injury.
Stepping into the green dress as a permanent replacement player is four-time premiership winner Romelda Aiken‑George, who…