Perth Lynx
{{Short description|Western Australian women's basketball team}}
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| name = Perth Lynx
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| leagues = WNBL
| founded = {{Start date and age|df=y|1988}}
| dissolved =
| history = Perth Breakers
1988–2001
Perth Lynx
2001–2010; 2015–present
West Coast Waves
2010–2015
| arena = Bendat Basketball Centre
Perth High Performance Centre
| capacity = 2,000 (BBC)
4,500 (PHPC)
| location = Perth, Western Australia
| colors = Red and black
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| sponsor = Northern Star Resources
| chairman = Christian Hauff
Jodi Millhahn
| ceo = Craig Hutchison
| coach = Ryan Petrik
| captain = Anneli Maley
Amy Atwell
| ownership = Sports Entertainment Group (majority owners)
| championships = 1 (1992)
| website = [http://wnbl.basketball/perth/ wnbl.basketball/perth/]
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The Perth Lynx are an Australian professional basketball team based in Perth, Western Australia. The Lynx compete in the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) and play their home games at both Bendat Basketball Centre and Perth High Performance Centre. For sponsorship reasons, they are known as the Northern Star Resources Perth Lynx.
The Lynx were established in 1988 as the Perth Breakers. After being owned and operated by Basketball Western Australia from 2001 to 2015, the Perth Wildcats took over ownership and operation of the team for a period of five years. In 2020, the licence was transferred back to Basketball Western Australia. In 2024, the licence was transferred to Sports Entertainment Group's sporting teams business, SEN Teams. The Lynx have reached six WNBL Grand Finals, winning their only championship in 1992.
History
= WAIS Rockets (1987) =
In 1985, the Western Australian Basketball Federation sent its senior women's team to the Australian women's club championships. Prior to the championships, WA was seen as at least two years away from a national conference berth. After the team went 5–1 at the championships, WA was granted entry into the Women's Basketball Conference (WBC), a second-tier national league under the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL).{{cite web |title=Our History |url=https://wnbl.basketball/perth/our-history/ |website=Perth Lynx |access-date=11 December 2024 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241211094322/https://wnbl.basketball/perth/our-history/ |archive-date=11 December 2024}} Former Australian representative Sue Harcus was a key figure in getting a WA side into the national competition.{{cite web |title=History |url=http://www.wnbl.com.au/index.php?id=354 |website=WNBL.com.au |access-date=12 December 2024 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090912022023/http://www.wnbl.com.au/index.php?id=354 |archive-date=12 September 2009}} The entry was seen as a two-year apprenticeship on the basis that they paid their own airfares in the first two years.{{cite web|url=https://wnbl.basketball/league/history-of-the-wnbl/|title=History of the WNBL|work=WNBL|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240407033552/https://wnbl.basketball/league/history-of-the-wnbl/|archive-date=7 April 2024}} The team debuted in the WBC in 1986,{{cite web|url=http://www.botinagy.com/blog/flashback-99a-nwbl-wbc-1986/|title=FLASHBACK 99a: NWBL, WBC 1986|work=botinagy.com|date=30 July 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240506001406/http://www.botinagy.com/blog/flashback-99a-nwbl-wbc-1986/|archive-date=6 May 2024}} funded by the Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) and the WA Basketball Federation, and backed by Adidas. The team endured tough travel schedules, sometimes playing three games in 36 hours or four games in five days. In 12 games, the team had five wins and seven losses.
In 1987, the team was known as the WAIS Rockets. For WA to be admitted to the WNBL, the state was told that the Rockets had to win the 1987 WBC title.{{cite web|last=O'Donoghue|first=Craig|url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-lynx-overcame-a-tough-wnbl-season-but-their-finals-campaign-can-be-built-on-wais-rockets-heritage-c-6127252|title=Perth Lynx overcame a tough WNBL season but their finals campaign can be built on WAIS Rockets heritage|work=The West Australian|date=24 March 2022|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20240506072646/https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-lynx-overcame-a-tough-wnbl-season-but-their-finals-campaign-can-be-built-on-wais-rockets-heritage-c-6127252|archive-date=6 May 2024}} That year, the Rockets played all of their games away from home including finals,{{cite web|last=O'Donoghue|first=Craig|url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-lynx-overcame-a-tough-wnbl-season-but-their-finals-campaign-can-be-built-on-wais-rockets-heritage-c-6127252|title=Perth Lynx overcame a tough WNBL season but their finals campaign can be built on WAIS Rockets heritage|work=The West Australian|date=24 March 2022|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20240506072646/https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-lynx-overcame-a-tough-wnbl-season-but-their-finals-campaign-can-be-built-on-wais-rockets-heritage-c-6127252|archive-date=6 May 2024}} finishing on top of the ladder with a 10–1 record and beating the Forestville Eagles in overtime to advance to the grand final, where they won the title 56–47 against the Knox Raiders. The Rockets featured Tanya Fisher and Cheryl Kickett-Tucker.
= Perth Breakers (1988–2001) =
The franchise debuted in the WNBL in the 1988 season as the Perth Breakers.{{cite news |title=Lynx set to make Waves |url=https://basketballwa.asn.au/lynx-set-to-make-waves/ |access-date=11 December 2024 |work=basketballwa.asn.au |date=6 August 2010}} The Rockets name was dropped due to the WNBL already having the North Adelaide Rockets in the league. The Breakers finished their inaugural season in ninth place with a 6–16 record.
In the 1989 WNBL season, the Breakers amassed a 9–8 record over the first half of the season.{{cite web|url=http://www.botinagy.com/blog/flashback-119-april-30-1989-and-may-1-1987/|title=FLASHBACK 119: April 30, 1989 & May 1, 1987|work=botinagy.com|access-date=21 August 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://wnbl.basketball/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2021-22_MediaGuide.pdf|title=2021–22 WNBL Media Guide|work=wnbl.basketball|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220109110816/https://wnbl.basketball/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2021-22_MediaGuide.pdf|archive-date=9 January 2022|page=43}} As a consequence of the 1989 pilot strike, the team withdrew from the season and their record was deleted from the ladder.{{cite web |title=WNBL All-time results |url=http://www.wnbl.com.au/powered_by_interfuse/_uploads/img/2_22.pdf |publisher=WNBL |access-date=6 July 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070830193454/http://www.wnbl.com.au/powered_by_interfuse/_uploads/img/2_22.pdf |archive-date=30 August 2007 |page=4}}{{cite web|url=http://www.wnbl.com.au/fileadmin/user_upload/Media_Guide/12284_BASKAUST_WNBL_MEDIA_GUIDE_2014-15_BACK.pdf|title=2014–15 WNBL Media Guide|work=wnbl.com.au|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141227122005/http://www.wnbl.com.au/fileadmin/user_upload/Media_Guide/12284_BASKAUST_WNBL_MEDIA_GUIDE_2014-15_BACK.pdf|archive-date=27 December 2014|page=10}} The Breakers returned to action in the 1990 season.{{cite web|url=http://wnbl.basketball/perth/year-by-year/ |title=YEAR BY YEAR |work=wnbl.basketball/perth |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190925233151/http://wnbl.basketball/perth/year-by-year/ |archive-date=25 September 2019 }} After playing at the Superdrome in Mount Claremont over their first two seasons, the side returned to its original venue at Perry Lakes Basketball Stadium.
The Breakers appeared in the WNBL finals every year between 1991 and 2000 except 1997, making grand final appearances in 1992, 1993 and 1999.
In the 1992 season, the Breakers won the WNBL championship behind captain Michele Timms and coach Tom Maher, along with Robyn Maher,{{cite web|url=https://wnbl.basketball/blog/news/robyn-maher-on-her-incredible-career/|title=ROBYN MAHER ON HER INCREDIBLE CAREER|work=wnbl.basketball|date=22 September 2023|access-date=20 July 2024}} Tanya Fisher, Natasha Bargeus, Lisa MacLean, Marynne Briggs and Marianna Vlahov.{{cite web|last=O'Donoghue|first=Craig|url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/melissa-sinfield-and-melissa-marsh-hope-a-perth-lynx-championship-will-secure-the-clubs-financial-future-c-13906853|title=Melissa Sinfield and Melissa Marsh hope a Perth Lynx championship will secure the club's financial future|work=The West Australian|date=12 March 2024|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20240312073706/https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/melissa-sinfield-and-melissa-marsh-hope-a-perth-lynx-championship-will-secure-the-clubs-financial-future-c-13906853|archive-date=12 March 2024}} They defeated the Dandenong Rangers 58–54 in the grand final. Tom Maher won the Coach of the year award; Robyn Maher was the league's Best Defensive Player, and Timms was recognised as the league's number one point guard.
In 1993, the Breakers made the Perth Entertainment Centre their new home venue. Under coach Guy Molloy, the Breakers returned to the grand final but lost 65–64 to the Sydney Flames.
In the 2000–01 season, the Breakers split their home games between Perry Lakes Stadium and Challenge Stadium.{{cite web |title=2000-01 WNBL DRAW |url=http://www.wnbl.com.au/2000draw.htm |website=WNBL.com.au |access-date=9 February 2025 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010605105553/http://www.wnbl.com.au/2000draw.htm |archive-date=5 June 2001}}{{cite web |title=Perth Breakers vs. Canberra Capitals |url=http://www.wnbl.com.au/box/box003.htm |website=WNBL.com.au |access-date=9 February 2025 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010710004157/http://www.wnbl.com.au/box/box003.htm |archive-date=10 July 2001 |date=4 November 2000}}{{cite web |title=Perth Breakers vs. Dandenong Rangers |url=http://www.wnbl.com.au/box/box035.htm |website=WNBL.com.au |access-date=9 February 2025 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010722085830/http://www.wnbl.com.au/box/box035.htm |archive-date=22 July 2001 |date=22 December 2000}}{{cite web |title=Perth Breakers vs. Bulleen Melbourne Boomers |url=http://wnbl.com.au/box/box041.htm |website=WNBL.com.au |access-date=9 February 2025 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010426190102/http://wnbl.com.au/box/box041.htm |archive-date=26 April 2001 |date=7 January 2001}}{{cite web |title=Perth Breakers vs. AIS AIS |url=http://wnbl.com.au/box/box045.htm |website=WNBL.com.au |access-date=9 February 2025 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010427014955/http://wnbl.com.au/box/box045.htm |archive-date=27 April 2001 |date=14 January 2001}}{{cite web |title=Perth Breakers vs. Canberra Capitals |url=http://www.wnbl.com.au/box/box061.htm |website=WNBL.com.au |access-date=9 February 2025 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010731124441/http://www.wnbl.com.au/box/box061.htm |archive-date=31 July 2001 |date=9 February 2001}}
= Basketball WA's first ownership stint (2001–2015) =
In 2001, just three months before round one of the new WNBL season, the owners handed back the licence and the players were told the club would fold. Basketball Western Australia subsequently took over the licence{{cite web|last=O'Donoghue|first=Craig|url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/wnbl-grand-final-melissa-sinfield-proud-of-teams-that-played-for-free-to-set-perth-lynx-up-for-success-c-6317304|title=WNBL Grand Final: Melissa Sinfield proud of teams that played for free to set Perth Lynx up for success|work=The West Australian|date=4 April 2022|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20240830101941/https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/wnbl-grand-final-melissa-sinfield-proud-of-teams-that-played-for-free-to-set-perth-lynx-up-for-success-c-6317304|archive-date=30 August 2024}} and changed the team name to Perth Lynx, which remained as such until 2010.{{cite web|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/article/id/5mpli7sf3e0h1nfgjxuapr4x8 |title=Perth Wildcats purchase WNBL license |work=NBL.com.au |date=16 April 2015 |access-date=16 April 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150416090129/http://www.nbl.com.au/article/id/5mpli7sf3e0h1nfgjxuapr4x8 |archive-date=16 April 2015 }}
Basketball WA lacked money to pay players and coaches. The players had to pay for their own gym memberships and maintained full-time jobs. They also travelled on game day or took midnight flights to save money. Despite the challenges, Perth won four games in 2001–02 and six in 2002–03. The Lynx played exclusively at Perry Lakes Stadium in 2001–02.{{cite web |title=2001/2002 WNBL Draw |url=http://www.wnbl.com.au/www/genericpages.asp?gp=15 |website=WNBL.com.au |access-date=9 February 2025 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20011023230009/http://www.wnbl.com.au/www/genericpages.asp?gp=15 |archive-date=23 October 2001}}
After finishing last on the ladder in the 2009–10 WNBL season with a 2–20 record, the team was rebranded as the West Coast Waves for the 2010–11 WNBL season. The change symbolised the reinvigoration of the Basketball WA program under experienced head coach David Herbert and home-grown legend Tully Bevilaqua, and gave a nod to the team's history with the reintroduction of the black, green and gold colours. The Waves also debuted at the newly opened WA Basketball Centre.{{cite web|last=Sapienza|first=Joseph|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-basketball-team-to-ride-the-waves-20100806-11o8s.html|title=Perth basketball team to ride the Waves|work=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=6 August 2010|access-date=10 May 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240510130627/https://www.smh.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-basketball-team-to-ride-the-waves-20100806-11o8s.html|archive-date=10 May 2024}}{{cite web|last=Foreman|first=Glen|url=https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/wa/basketball-wa-announces-rebranding-of-lynx-to-west-coast-waves-ng-806e0991ae33206c94c959ecc3e08fb2|title=Basketball WA announces rebranding of Lynx to West Coast Waves|work=PerthNow.com.au|date=6 August 2010|access-date=10 May 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20240510131424/https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/wa/basketball-wa-announces-rebranding-of-lynx-to-west-coast-waves-ng-806e0991ae33206c94c959ecc3e08fb2|archive-date=10 May 2024}}{{cite web|last=Hope|first=Shayne|url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/waves-to-tip-off-wnbl-season-at-home-ng-ya-201978|title=Waves to tip-off WNBL season at home|work=The West Australian|date=16 August 2010|access-date=10 May 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20240510125647/https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/waves-to-tip-off-wnbl-season-at-home-ng-ya-201978|archive-date=10 May 2024}}
In 14 seasons under Basketball WA, the team failed to make a finals appearance.
= Perth Wildcats management (2015–2020) =
In April 2015, the team's licence was purchased by the Perth Wildcats and their chairman and owner Jack Bendat. The Wildcats subsequently brought back the Perth Lynx brand name and red colour.{{cite web|url=http://www.wildcats.com.au/article/id/lf0tdqet5v611g8t08fvfd4ed |title=Introducing the Perth Lynx |work=Wildcats.com.au |date=16 April 2015 |access-date=25 April 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150419134247/http://www.wildcats.com.au/article/id/lf0tdqet5v611g8t08fvfd4ed |archive-date=19 April 2015 }}{{cite web|last=Rynne|first=Nick|url=https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/27154726/wildcats-creating-waves-with-lynx/|title=Wildcats creating waves with Lynx|work=Yahoo.com|publisher=The West Australian|date=16 April 2015|access-date=16 April 2015}}
In the 2015–16 season, the Lynx qualified for the finals for the first time since 2000.{{cite web|last=Robinson|first=Chris|url=http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/perth-lynx-coach-andy-stewart-confident-his-side-can-match-it-with-ladderleading-townsville-fire/news-story/4a4a5dc950c8ec30b6247630def5284c|title=Perth Lynx coach Andy Stewart confident his side can match it with ladder-leading Townsville Fire|work=PerthNow.com|date=27 February 2016|access-date=27 February 2016}} They went on to reach the grand final, their first since 1999,{{cite web | url=http://perthlynx.com/Media/News/lynx-smash-fire-qualify-for-grand-final | title=LYNX SMASH FIRE, QUALIFY FOR GRAND FINAL | work=PerthLynx.com | date=28 February 2016 | access-date=29 February 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160228071847/http://perthlynx.com/Media/News/lynx-smash-fire-qualify-for-grand-final | archive-date=28 February 2016 | url-status=dead }} where they lost 2–0 to the Townsville Fire.{{cite web | url=http://www.perthlynx.com/Media/News/lynx-defeated-by-townsville-in-grand-final-game-1 | title=LYNX DEFEATED BY TOWNSVILLE IN GRAND FINAL GAME 1 | work=PerthLynx.com | date=12 March 2016 | access-date=10 January 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160417050743/http://www.perthlynx.com/Media/News/lynx-defeated-by-townsville-in-grand-final-game-1 | archive-date=17 April 2016 | url-status=dead }}{{cite web | url=http://perthlynx.com/Media/News/perth-lynx-defeated-in-wnbl-grand-final | title=Perth Lynx defeated in WNBL Grand Final | work=PerthLynx.com | date=18 March 2016 | access-date=10 January 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160813010259/http://perthlynx.com/Media/News/perth-lynx-defeated-in-wnbl-grand-final | archive-date=13 August 2016 | url-status=dead }}
In the 2017–18 season, the Lynx won 14 consecutive games throughout the season and finished on top of the ladder, before losing four matches in a row after enduring seven flights in eight days. They lost to Canberra and Townsville in the final weekend of the regular season and were then swept 2–0 by fourth-placed Melbourne in the semi-finals.{{cite web | url=http://www.perthlynx.com/Media/News/clinical-lynx-clinch-first-place | title=CLINICAL LYNX CLINCH FIRST PLACE | work=PerthLynx.com | date=23 December 2017 | access-date=23 December 2017 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://archive.today/20171223111850/http://www.perthlynx.com/Media/News/clinical-lynx-clinch-first-place | archive-date=23 December 2017}}{{cite web | last=O'Donoghue | first=Craig | url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-lynx-call-for-wnbl-change-after-semifinal-heartbreak-against-the-melbourne-boomers-ng-b88707025z | title=Perth Lynx call for WNBL change after semifinal heartbreak against the Melbourne Boomers | work=The West Australian | date=6 January 2018 | access-date=6 January 2018}}
In March 2018, the licence agreement with the Wildcats was extended.{{cite web | last=O'Donoghue | first=Craig | url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/jack-bendat-keen-on-helping-perth-lynx-break-wnbl-title-drought-after-extending-the-clubs-licence-ng-b88765819z | title=Jack Bendat keen on helping Perth Lynx break WNBL title drought after extending the club's licence | work=The West Australian | date=7 March 2018 | access-date=7 March 2018}}
= Basketball WA's second ownership stint (2020–2024) =
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In March 2020, the Perth Lynx's WNBL licence was transferred back to Basketball WA.{{cite web | url=http://wnbl.basketball/perth/news/perth-lynx-to-enter-next-phase-of-growth/ | title=PERTH LYNX TO ENTER NEXT PHASE OF GROWTH | work=wnbl.basketball/perth | date=12 March 2020 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200312123602/http://wnbl.basketball/perth/news/perth-lynx-to-enter-next-phase-of-growth/ | archive-date=12 March 2020 | author1=Perth }}{{cite web | url=https://basketballwa.asn.au/blog/2020/03/12/media-release-perth-lynx/ | title=MEDIA RELEASE – PERTH LYNX | work=basketballwa.asn.au | date=12 March 2020 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200312130948/https://basketballwa.asn.au/blog/2020/03/12/media-release-perth-lynx/ | archive-date=12 March 2020}}
In the 2021–22 season, the Lynx finished in second place with an 11–5 record and reached the grand final,{{cite web | url=https://wnbl.basketball/perth/news/lynx-prevail-to-move-to-within-one-win-of-grand-final/ | title=LYNX PREVAIL TO MOVE TO WITHIN ONE WIN OF GRAND FINAL | work=wnbl.basketball/perth | date=25 March 2022 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220325052414/https://wnbl.basketball/perth/news/lynx-prevail-to-move-to-within-one-win-of-grand-final/ | archive-date=25 March 2022 | access-date=29 March 2022 | author1=Lauren }}{{cite web | url=https://wnbl.basketball/perth/news/canberra-and-perth-game-postponed/ | title=CANBERRA AND PERTH GAME POSTPONED | work=wnbl.basketball/perth | date=27 March 2022 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220327032421/https://wnbl.basketball/perth/news/canberra-and-perth-game-postponed/ | archive-date=27 March 2022 | access-date=29 March 2022 | author1=Lauren }}{{cite web | url=https://wnbl.basketball/blog/news/perth-through-to-wnbl-grand-final/ | title=PERTH THROUGH TO WNBL GRAND FINAL | work=wnbl.basketball | date=29 March 2022 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220329044246/https://wnbl.basketball/blog/news/perth-through-to-wnbl-grand-final/ | archive-date=29 March 2022 | access-date=29 March 2022}}{{cite web | url=https://wnbl.basketball/perth/news/the-perth-lynx-journey-to-2022-wnbl-grand-final/ | title=THE PERTH LYNX JOURNEY TO 2022 WNBL GRAND FINAL | work=wnbl.basketball/perth | date=1 April 2022 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220401041047/https://wnbl.basketball/perth/news/the-perth-lynx-journey-to-2022-wnbl-grand-final/ | archive-date=1 April 2022 | access-date=1 April 2022 | author1=Lauren }} where they lost the series 2–1 to the Melbourne Boomers despite winning game one in Melbourne.{{cite web | url=https://wnbl.basketball/perth/news/lynx-give-it-all-but-boomers-win-wnbl-championship/ | title=LYNX GIVE IT ALL BUT BOOMERS WIN WNBL CHAMPIONSHIP | work=wnbl.basketball/perth | date=9 April 2022 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220411025422/https://wnbl.basketball/perth/news/lynx-give-it-all-but-boomers-win-wnbl-championship/ | archive-date=11 April 2022 | access-date=11 April 2022 | author1=Lauren }}
In the 2023–24 season, the Lynx finished in fourth place with an 11–10 record and defeated the first-placed Townsville Fire in the semi-finals to reach their second grand final series in three years.{{cite web|last=O'Donoghue|first=Craig|url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-lynx-import-aari-mcdonald-holds-the-key-to-a-wnbl-grand-final-berth-ahead-of-clash-with-townsville-fire-c-13802313|title=Perth Lynx import Aari McDonald holds the key to a WNBL grand final berth ahead of clash with Townsville Fire|work=The West Australian|date=3 March 2024|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20240303125917/https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-lynx-import-aari-mcdonald-holds-the-key-to-a-wnbl-grand-final-berth-ahead-of-clash-with-townsville-fire-c-13802313|archive-date=3 March 2024}}{{cite web|last=O'Donoghue|first=Craig|url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-lynx-beat-townsville-fire-to-qualify-for-wnbl-grand-final-as-aari-mcdonald-and-amy-atwell-star-again-c-13788788|title=Perth Lynx beat Townsville Fire to qualify for WNBL grand final as Aari McDonald and Amy Atwell star again|work=The West Australian|date=3 March 2024|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20240303080846/https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-lynx-beat-townsville-fire-to-qualify-for-wnbl-grand-final-as-aari-mcdonald-and-amy-atwell-star-again-c-13788788|archive-date=3 March 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://wnbl.basketball/perth/news/lynx-dig-deep-at-home-to-advance-to-grand-final/|title=LYNX DIG DEEP AT HOME TO ADVANCE TO GRAND FINAL|work=wnbl.basketball/perth|date=3 March 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240303130820/https://wnbl.basketball/perth/news/lynx-dig-deep-at-home-to-advance-to-grand-final/|archive-date=3 March 2024 |author1=Lauren }} The Lynx won 101–79 in game one of the grand final series against the Southside Flyers. They became only the second team to ever score 100 points in a WNBL grand final and finished the game with 22 three-pointers.{{cite web|last=O'Donoghue|first=Craig|url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/wnbl-grand-final-perth-lynx-thrash-southside-flyers-in-game-one-as-amy-atwell-stars-c-13894818|title=WNBL grand final: Perth Lynx thrash Southside Flyers in game one as Amy Atwell stars|work=The West Australian|date=10 March 2024|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20240310121349/https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/wnbl-grand-final-perth-lynx-thrash-southside-flyers-in-game-one-as-amy-atwell-stars-c-13894818|archive-date=10 March 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://wnbl.basketball/perth/news/lynx-scorch-flyers-in-amazing-game-1-showing/|title=LYNX SCORCH FLYERS IN AMAZING GAME 1 SHOWING|work=wnbl.basketball/perth|date=10 March 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240310121801/https://wnbl.basketball/perth/news/lynx-scorch-flyers-in-amazing-game-1-showing/|archive-date=10 March 2024 |author1=Lauren }}{{cite web|last=O'Donoghue|first=Craig|url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-lynx-coach-ryan-petrik-wants-his-players-to-run-southside-flyers-into-ground-in-wnbl-grand-final-c-13931234|title=Perth Lynx coach Ryan Petrik wants his players to run Southside Flyers into ground in WNBL grand final|work=The West Australian|date=14 March 2024|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20240314011856/https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-lynx-coach-ryan-petrik-wants-his-players-to-run-southside-flyers-into-ground-in-wnbl-grand-final-c-13931234|archive-date=14 March 2024}} They went on to finish runners-up after losing game two 97–95{{cite web|last=O'Donoghue|first=Craig|url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-lynx-defeated-by-southside-flyers-after-buzzer-beater-in-game-two-of-grand-final-series-c-13946990|title=Perth Lynx defeated by Southside Flyers after buzzer beater in game two of grand final series|work=The West Australian|date=14 March 2024|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20240314131723/https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-lynx-defeated-by-southside-flyers-after-buzzer-beater-in-game-two-of-grand-final-series-c-13946990|archive-date=14 March 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://wnbl.basketball/perth/news/flyers-prevail-after-lynx-almost-pull-off-fightback/|title=FLYERS PREVAIL AFTER LYNX ALMOST PULL OFF FIGHTBACK|work=wnbl.basketball/perth|date=14 March 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240314132055/https://wnbl.basketball/perth/news/flyers-prevail-after-lynx-almost-pull-off-fightback/|archive-date=14 March 2024 |author1=Lauren }} and game three 115–81.{{cite web|last=O'Donoghue|first=Craig|url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/wnbl-grand-final-perth-lynx-smashed-in-game-three-by-southside-as-championship-dream-gets-shattered-c-13981191|title=WNBL grand final: Perth Lynx smashed in game three by Southside as championship dream gets shattered|work=The West Australian|date=17 March 2024|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20240317142920/https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/wnbl-grand-final-perth-lynx-smashed-in-game-three-by-southside-as-championship-dream-gets-shattered-c-13981191|archive-date=17 March 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://wnbl.basketball/perth/news/lynx-fall-in-game-3-but-plenty-to-be-proud-of/|title=LYNX FALL IN GAME 3 BUT PLENTY TO BE PROUD OF|work=wnbl.basketball/perth|date=17 March 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240317143137/https://wnbl.basketball/perth/news/lynx-fall-in-game-3-but-plenty-to-be-proud-of/|archive-date=17 March 2024 |author1=Lauren }}{{cite web|last=O'Donoghue|first=Craig|url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/wnbl-grand-final-perth-lynx-coach-ryan-petrik-admits-inexperience-was-costly-against-southside-in-decider-c-13982248|title=WNBL grand final: Perth Lynx coach Ryan Petrik admits inexperience was costly against Southside in decider|work=The West Australian|date=17 March 2024|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20240317143530/https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/wnbl-grand-final-perth-lynx-coach-ryan-petrik-admits-inexperience-was-costly-against-southside-in-decider-c-13982248|archive-date=17 March 2024}}
= New ownership (2024–present) =
In May 2024, Perth business couple Christian Hauff and Jodi Millhahn were revealed as the front runners to take over ownership of the Perth Lynx from Basketball WA.{{cite web|last=O'Donoghue|first=Craig|url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-lynx-in-discussions-to-sell-their-wnbl-licence-to-wa-couple-christian-hauff-and-jodi-millhahn-c-14810399|title=Perth Lynx in discussions to sell their WNBL licence to WA couple Christian Hauff and Jodi Millhahn|work=The West Australian|date=27 May 2024|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20240527065638/https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-lynx-in-discussions-to-sell-their-wnbl-licence-to-wa-couple-christian-hauff-and-jodi-millhahn-c-14810399|archive-date=27 May 2024}}{{cite web|last=O'Donoghue|first=Craig|url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-lynx-about-to-get-new-owners-as-wnbl-delays-start-of-free-agency-period-so-deal-can-be-completed-c-14947439|title=Perth Lynx about to get new owners as WNBL delays start of free agency period so deal can be completed|work=The West Australian|date=9 June 2024|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20240609110513/https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-lynx-about-to-get-new-owners-as-wnbl-delays-start-of-free-agency-period-so-deal-can-be-completed-c-14947439|archive-date=9 June 2024}} The couple had earlier in the year become minor investors in Sports Entertainment Group's sporting teams business, SEN Teams.{{cite web|last=O'Donoghue|first=Craig|url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-lynx-are-just-hours-away-from-finalising-a-deal-to-make-christian-hauff-and-jodi-millhahn-new-owners-c-14999286|title=Perth Lynx are just hours away from finalising a deal to make Christian Hauff and Jodi Millhahn new owners|work=The West Australian|date=12 June 2024|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20240613032228/https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-lynx-are-just-hours-away-from-finalising-a-deal-to-make-christian-hauff-and-jodi-millhahn-new-owners-c-14999286|archive-date=13 June 2024}}{{cite web|last=O'Donoghue|first=Craig|url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/dribble-podcast-perth-lynx-owner-christian-hauff-firmly-with-red-army-despite-part-bendigo-spirit-stake-c-16974300|title=Dribble Podcast: Perth Lynx owner Christian Hauff firmly with Red Army despite part Bendigo Spirit stake|work=The West Australian|date=4 December 2024|access-date=4 December 2024|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20241204103509/https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/dribble-podcast-perth-lynx-owner-christian-hauff-firmly-with-red-army-despite-part-bendigo-spirit-stake-c-16974300|archive-date=4 December 2024}} On 13 June 2024, the Lynx's WNBL licence was transferred to Perth Lynx Pty Ltd, owned by Hauff and Millhahn, with management and operational support from SEN Teams.{{cite web|url=https://wnbl.basketball/perth/news/transition-of-perth-lynx-wnbl-licence/|title=TRANSITION OF PERTH LYNX WNBL LICENCE|work=wnbl.basketball/perth|date=13 June 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240613093310/https://wnbl.basketball/perth/news/transition-of-perth-lynx-wnbl-licence/|archive-date=13 June 2024 |author1=Lauren }}{{cite web|last=O'Donoghue|first=Craig|url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/nbl/basketball-wa-transfer-their-wnbl-licence-for-perth-lynx-to-christian-hauff-and-jodi-millhahn-c-15008681|title=Basketball WA transfer their WNBL licence for Perth Lynx to Christian Hauff and Jodi Millhahn|work=The West Australian|date=13 June 2024|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20240613093445/https://thewest.com.au/sport/nbl/basketball-wa-transfer-their-wnbl-licence-for-perth-lynx-to-christian-hauff-and-jodi-millhahn-c-15008681|archive-date=13 June 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.sen.com.au/news/2024/06/13/sen-enters-management-rights-agreement-with-new-perth-lynx-owners/|title=SEN ENTERS MANAGEMENT RIGHTS AGREEMENT WITH NEW PERTH LYNX OWNERS|work=SEN.com.au|date=13 June 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240613132106/https://www.sen.com.au/news/2024/06/13/sen-enters-management-rights-agreement-with-new-perth-lynx-owners/|archive-date=13 June 2024}}{{cite web|last=O'Donoghue|first=Craig|url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-lynx-to-work-with-perth-wildcats-after-wnbl-licence-is-transferred-to-christian-hauff-and-jodi-millhahn--c-15012084|title=Perth Lynx to work with Perth Wildcats after WNBL licence is transferred to Christian Hauff and Jodi Millhahn|work=The West Australian|date=13 June 2024|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20240614011108/https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-lynx-to-work-with-perth-wildcats-after-wnbl-licence-is-transferred-to-christian-hauff-and-jodi-millhahn--c-15012084|archive-date=14 June 2024}} On 10 December 2024, SEN Teams took over from Hauff and Millhahn as majority owners of the Lynx. Hauff and Millhahn will remain shareholders and co-chair the club's board of directors.{{cite web|url=https://wnbl.basketball/perth/news/sen-bolster-partnership-and-investment-acquire-majority-stake-in-perth-lynx/|title=SEN bolster partnership and investment, acquire majority stake in Perth Lynx|work=wnbl.basketball/perth|date=10 December 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241210050512/https://wnbl.basketball/perth/news/sen-bolster-partnership-and-investment-acquire-majority-stake-in-perth-lynx/|archive-date=10 December 2024 |author1=Lauren }}{{cite web|last=O'Donoghue|first=Craig|url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/craig-hutchisons-sen-teams-becomes-majority-owner-of-wnbls-perth-lynx-in-mid-season-deal-c-17028027|title=Craig Hutchison's SEN Teams becomes majority owner of WNBL's Perth Lynx in mid-season deal|work=The West Australian|date=10 December 2024|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20241210045043/https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/craig-hutchisons-sen-teams-becomes-majority-owner-of-wnbls-perth-lynx-in-mid-season-deal-c-17028027|archive-date=10 December 2024}}
During the pre-season in the lead up to the 2024–25 WNBL season, the Lynx played two games as part of HoopsFest at RAC Arena.{{cite web|last=O'Donoghue|first=Craig|url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-lynx-captain-anneli-maley-thrilled-for-chance-to-play-at-rac-arena-as-part-of-hoopsfest-c-16101524|title=Perth Lynx captain Anneli Maley thrilled for chance to play at RAC Arena as part of HoopsFest|work=The West Australian|date=18 September 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20240919170305/https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-lynx-captain-anneli-maley-thrilled-for-chance-to-play-at-rac-arena-as-part-of-hoopsfest-c-16101524|archive-date=19 September 2024}}{{cite web|last=O'Donoghue|first=Craig|url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-lynx-beat-sydney-flames-at-hoopsfest-but-kids-took-centre-stage-in-first-week-of-pre-season-training-c-16114403|title=Perth Lynx beat Sydney Flames at HoopsFest but kids took centre stage in first week of pre-season training|work=The West Australian|date=19 September 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20240919104019/https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-lynx-beat-sydney-flames-at-hoopsfest-but-kids-took-centre-stage-in-first-week-of-pre-season-training-c-16114403|archive-date=19 September 2024}} During the 2024–25 regular season, the Lynx split their home games between Bendat Basketball Centre and the 4,000-capacity Perth High Performance Centre.{{cite web|url=https://wnbl.basketball/perth/news/perth-lynx-to-make-history-with-three-home-games-at-hbf-stadium-for-the-2024-25-season/|title=PERTH LYNX TO MAKE HISTORY WITH THREE HOME GAMES AT HBF STADIUM FOR THE 2024/25 SEASON|work=wnbl.basketball/perth|date=21 August 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240821150015/https://wnbl.basketball/perth/news/perth-lynx-to-make-history-with-three-home-games-at-hbf-stadium-for-the-2024-25-season/|archive-date=21 August 2024 |author1=Lauren }}{{cite news |title=Hoops for the future at HBF Stadium as NBA legend visits Perth {{!}} Western Australian Government |url=https://www.wa.gov.au/government/media-statements/Cook-Labor-Government/Hoops-for-the-future-at-HBF-Stadium-as-NBA-legend-visits-Perth-20240821 |access-date=21 August 2024 |work=www.wa.gov.au |date=21 August 2024 |language=en}}{{cite web|last=O'Donoghue|first=Craig|url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-lynx-keen-to-turn-hbf-stadium-into-their-permanent-home-for-wnbl-matches-after-fixture-release-c-15905655|title=Perth Lynx keen to turn HBF Stadium into their permanent home for WNBL matches after fixture release|work=The West Australian|date=2 September 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20240902015112/https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-lynx-keen-to-turn-hbf-stadium-into-their-permanent-home-for-wnbl-matches-after-fixture-release-c-15905655|archive-date=2 September 2024}}{{cite web|last=O'Donoghue|first=Craig|url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-lynx-legend-melissa-sinfield-loves-the-decision-to-move-wnbl-games-to-hbf-stadium-c-17159084|title=Perth Lynx legend Melissa Sinfield loves the decision to move WNBL games to HBF Stadium|work=The West Australian|date=21 December 2024|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20241221065141/https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-lynx-legend-melissa-sinfield-loves-the-decision-to-move-wnbl-games-to-hbf-stadium-c-17159084|archive-date=21 December 2024}} They played three games at Perth High Performance Centre and made the venue their training base.{{cite web|last=O'Donoghue|first=Craig|url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-lynx-vice-captain-mac-clinch-hoycard-thrilled-about-move-to-making-hbf-stadium-the-wnbl-clubs-home-base-c-17167805|title=Perth Lynx vice-captain Mac Clinch Hoycard thrilled about move to making HBF Stadium the WNBL club's home base|work=The West Australian|date=23 December 2024|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20241223012544/https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-lynx-vice-captain-mac-clinch-hoycard-thrilled-about-move-to-making-hbf-stadium-the-wnbl-clubs-home-base-c-17167805|archive-date=23 December 2024}}{{cite web|last=O'Donoghue|first=Craig|url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-lynx-celebrate-move-to-hbf-stadium-with-big-win-over-geelong-united-as-ally-wilson-and-anneli-maley-star-c-17179476|title=Perth Lynx celebrate move to HBF Stadium with big win over Geelong United as Ally Wilson and Anneli Maley star|work=The West Australian|date=23 December 2024|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20241223131639/https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-lynx-celebrate-move-to-hbf-stadium-with-big-win-over-geelong-united-as-ally-wilson-and-anneli-maley-star-c-17179476|archive-date=23 December 2024}}{{cite web|last=O'Donoghue|first=Craig|url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/perth-lynx-move-to-hbf-stadium-receives-high-praise-as-the-entertainment-and-basketball-experience-soars-c-17184277|title=Perth Lynx move to HBF Stadium receives high praise as the entertainment and basketball experience soars|work=The West Australian|date=25 December 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20241225122248/https://thewest.com.au/sport/perth-lynx-move-to-hbf-stadium-receives-high-praise-as-the-entertainment-and-basketball-experience-soars-c-17184277|archive-date=25 December 2024}}
Season-by-season records
| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%; text-align: center; width: 85%; margin:1em auto;" |
| rowspan=2 style="background:#eee; width: 10%;"| Season
! rowspan=2 style="background:#eee; width: 12%;" | Standings ! colspan=3 style="background:#eee; width: 15%;"| Regular season ! rowspan=2 style="background:#eee; width: 30%;"| Finals ! rowspan=2 style="background:#eee; width: 13%;"| Head coach |
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| style="background:#eee; width: 5%;"|W
! style="background:#eee; width: 5%;"|L ! style="background:#eee; width: 5%;"|PCT |
| colspan=7 style="background:black"|Perth Breakers |
| scope="row" style="background:#eee;"| 1988
| 9th | 6 | 16 | {{winpct|6|16}} | Did not qualify | Dave Hancock |
| scope="row" style="background:#eee;"| 1989 |
| scope="row" style="background:#eee;"| 1990
| 8th | 10 | 14 | {{winpct|10|14}} | Did not qualify | Don Sheppard |
| scope="row" style="background:#eee;"| 1991
| 3rd | 15 | 7 | {{winpct|15|7}} | Won Semi-final (North Adelaide, 82–72) | Don Sheppard |
| scope="row" style="background:#eee;"| 1992
| 1st | 17 | 3 | {{winpct|17|3}} | Won Semi-final (Melbourne, 54–52) |
| scope="row" style="background:#eee;"| 1993
| 3rd | 12 | 6 | {{winpct|12|6}} | Won Semi-final (Dandenong, 83–68) |
| scope="row" style="background:#eee;"| 1994
| 4th | 12 | 6 | {{winpct|12|6}} | Won Semi-final (Sydney, 62–58) |
| scope="row" style="background:#eee;"| 1995
| 4th | 12 | 6 | {{winpct|12|6}} | Lost Semi-final (Melbourne, 60–39) |
| scope="row" style="background:#eee;"| 1996
| 4th | 11 | 7 | {{winpct|11|7}} | Won Qualifying Final (Brisbane, 95–62) |
| scope="row" style="background:#eee;"| 1997
| 8th | 5 | 13 | {{winpct|5|13}} | Did not qualify | Murray Treseder |
| scope="row" style="background:#eee;"| 1998
| 3rd | 8 | 4 | {{winpct|8|4}} | Lost Semi-final (AIS, 84–70) | Murray Treseder |
| scope="row" style="background:#eee;"| 1998–99
| 2nd | 14 | 7 | {{winpct|14|7}} | Lost Semi-final (AIS, 81–62) | Murray Treseder |
| scope="row" style="background:#eee;"| 1999–00
| 4th | 11 | 10 | {{winpct|11|10}} | Lost Semi-final (Bulleen, 61–60) | Murray Treseder |
| scope="row" style="background:#eee;"| 2000–01
| 7th | 4 | 17 | {{winpct|4|17}} | Did not qualify |
| colspan=7 style="background:black"|Perth Lynx |
| scope="row" style="background:#eee;"| 2001–02
| 7th | 4 | 17 | {{winpct|4|17}} | Did not qualify | Rick Morcom |
| scope="row" style="background:#eee;"| 2002–03
| 7th | 6 | 15 | {{winpct|6|15}} | Did not qualify | Rick Morcom |
| scope="row" style="background:#eee;"| 2003–04
| 8th | 0 | 21 | {{winpct|0|21}} | Did not qualify | Murray Treseder |
| scope="row" style="background:#eee;"| 2004–05
| 8th | 1 | 20 | {{winpct|1|20}} | Did not qualify | Craig Friday |
| scope="row" style="background:#eee;"| 2005–06
| 7th | 4 | 17 | {{winpct|4|17}} | Did not qualify | Paul O'Brien |
| scope="row" style="background:#eee;"| 2006–07
| 7th | 3 | 18 | {{winpct|3|18}} | Did not qualify | Paul O'Brien |
| scope="row" style="background:#eee;"| 2007–08
| 10th | 5 | 19 | {{winpct|5|19}} | Did not qualify | Joe McKay |
| scope="row" style="background:#eee;"| 2008–09
| 9th | 4 | 18 | {{winpct|4|18}} | Did not qualify | Joe McKay |
| scope="row" style="background:#eee;"| 2009–10
| 9th | 2 | 20 | {{winpct|2|20}} | Did not qualify | Joe McKay / Vlad Alava |
| colspan=7 style="background:black; color:yellow;"| West Coast Waves |
| scope="row" style="background:#eee;"| 2010–11
| 8th | 8 | 14 | {{winpct|8|14}} | Did not qualify | David Herbert |
| scope="row" style="background:#eee;"| 2011–12
| 9th | 2 | 20 | {{winpct|2|20}} | Did not qualify | David Herbert |
| scope="row" style="background:#eee;"| 2012–13
| 9th | 4 | 20 | {{winpct|4|20}} | Did not qualify | Kennedy Kereama |
| scope="row" style="background:#eee;"| 2013–14
| 9th | 1 | 23 | {{winpct|1|23}} | Did not qualify | Kennedy Kereama |
| scope="row" style="background:#eee;"| 2014–15
| 8th | 4 | 18 | {{winpct|4|18}} | Did not qualify | Kennedy Kereama |
| colspan=7 style="background:red; colour:black;"| Perth Lynx |
| scope="row" style="background:#eee;"| 2015–16
| 2nd | 16 | 8 | {{winpct|16|8}} | Won Semi-final (Townsville, 91–72) |
| scope="row" style="background:#eee;"| 2016–17
| 3rd | 15 | 9 | {{winpct|15|9}} | Lost Semi-final (Dandenong, 1–2) |
| scope="row" style="background:#eee;"| 2017–18
| 1st | 15 | 6 | {{winpct|15|6}} | Lost Semi-final (Melbourne, 0–2) |
| scope="row" style="background:#eee;"| 2018–19
| 4th | 13 | 8 | {{winpct|13|8}} | Lost Semi-final (Canberra, 0–2) |
| scope="row" style="background:#eee;"| 2019–20
| 5th | 8 | 13 | {{winpct|8|13}} | Did not qualify |
| scope="row" style="background:#eee;"| 2020
| 7th | 4 | 9 | {{winpct|4|9}} | Did not qualify |
| scope="row" style="background:#eee;"| 2021–22
| 2nd | 11 | 5 | {{winpct|11|5}} | Won Semi-final (Canberra, 91–77) |
| scope="row" style="background:#eee;"| 2022–23
| 4th | 13 | 8 | {{winpct|13|8}} | Lost Semi-final (Townsville, 0–2) |
| 2023–24
| 4th | 11 | 10 | {{winpct|11|10}} | Won Semi-final (Townsville, 2–0) |
| 2024–25
| 2nd | 16 | 5 | {{winpct|16|5}} | Lost Semi-final (Townsville, 0–2) |
|
!colspan=2 style="background:#eee;"|Regular season | style="background:#eee;" | 297 |style="background:#eee;"| 455 | style="background:#eee;" | {{winpct|297|455}} |colspan=2 style="background:#eee;"| 2 Minor Premierships |
|
!colspan=2 style="background:#eee;"|Finals |style="background:#eee;"| 16 |style="background:#eee;"| 25 |style="background:#eee;"| {{winpct|16|25}} |colspan=2 style="background:#eee;"| 1 WNBL Championship |
Source: [https://web.archive.org/web/20190925233151/http://wnbl.basketball/perth/year-by-year/ Year By Year]
Arena history
- Superdrome / Challenge Stadium / Perth HPC (1988–1989; 2000–2001; 2024–present)
- Perry Lakes Basketball Stadium (1990–1992; 2000s{{cite web |title=Venue and Ticket Information |url=http://www.wnbl.com.au/index.php?id=160 |website=WNBL.com.au |access-date=12 December 2024 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080721022916/http://www.wnbl.com.au/index.php?id=160 |archive-date=21 July 2008}}{{cite web |title=Club Administration |url=http://www.wnbl.com.au/index.php?id=158 |website=WNBL.com.au |access-date=12 December 2024 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090912021902/http://www.wnbl.com.au/index.php?id=158 |archive-date=12 September 2009}})
- Perth Entertainment Centre (1993)
- WA Basketball Centre (2010–present)
Players
= Current roster =
{{Perth Lynx roster}}
= Notable former players =
- {{flagicon|USA}} Ariel Atkins
- {{flagicon|AUS}} Natasha Bargeus
- {{flagicon|AUS}} Tully Bevilaqua
- {{flagicon|AUS}} Rohanee Cox
- {{flagicon|NZL}} Antonia Farnworth
- {{flagicon|USA}} Betnijah Laney
- {{flagicon|AUS}} Tessa Lavey
- {{flagicon|NZL}} Angela Marino
- {{flagicon|AUS}} Melissa Marsh
- {{flagicon|AUS}} Fiona Robinson
- {{flagicon|USA}} Asia Taylor
- {{flagicon|AUS}} Michele Timms
- {{flagicon|AUS}} Sami Whitcomb
- {{flagicon|USA}} Courtney Williams
- {{flagicon|AUS}} Carly Wilson
Honour roll
File:Perth Lynx banners 9.jpg in January 2018|320x240px]]
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| align=left
| style="background:#efefef;" | WNBL Championships: | 1 (1992) |
| style="background:#efefef;" | WNBL Finals appearances:
| 16 (1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024) |
| style="background:#efefef;" | WNBL Grand Final appearances:
| 6 (1992, 1993, 1999, 2016, 2022, 2024) |
| style="background:#efefef;" | WNBL Grand Final MVPs:
| Tanya Fisher (1992) |
| style="background:#efefef;" | All-WNBL First Team:
| Michele Timms (1991, 1992, 1994), Gina Stevens (1996, 1999), Deanna Smith (2006, 2009), Carly Wilson (2007), Sami Whitcomb (2016, 2017, 2018, 2023), Courtney Williams (2018), Asia Taylor (2019), Katie-Rae Ebzery (2019–20, 2020), Jackie Young (2022) |
| style="background:#efefef;" | All-WNBL Second Team:
| Marina Mabrey (2022), Lauren Scherf (2023), Aari McDonald (2024), Amy Atwell (2024) |
| style="background:#efefef;" | WNBL Coach of the Year:
| Tom Maher (1992), Guy Molloy (1995), Andy Stewart (2016, 2018), Ryan Petrik (2022) |
| style="background:#efefef;" | WNBL Defensive Player of the Year:
| Robyn Maher (1992), Tully Bevilaqua (1995, 1996, 1997, 2000) |
| style="background:#efefef;" | WNBL Sixth Woman of the Year:
| Alison Schwagmeyer (2019–20) |
| style="background:#efefef;" | WNBL Leading Scorer:
| Gina Stevens (1996), Deanna Smith (2006), Sami Whitcomb (2017), Asia Taylor (2019), Aari McDonald (2024) |
| style="background:#efefef;" | Retired numbers:
| 4 – Tina Christie, 13 – Melissa McClure, 14 – Melissa Marsh, 41 – Tully Bevilaqua |
Source: [http://wnbl.basketball/perth/achievements/ Perth Lynx Achievements]
References
{{reflist}}
External links
{{commons category|Perth Lynx}}
{{Portal|Sports|Australia}}
- [https://wnbl.basketball/perth/ Perth Lynx official website]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20090417185608/http://www.wnbl.com.au/index.php?id=16 Perth Lynx official website (2009)]
- [https://wnbl.basketball/perth/news/former-greats-offer-thoughts-on-this-lynx-team/ "Former greats offer thoughts on 2023/24 Lynx team"] at wnbl.basketball
- [https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-lynx-are-closing-in-on-new-ownership-as-wnbl-guarantees-their-place-in-the-league-for-next-season-c-14617981 "Perth Lynx are closing in on new ownership as WNBL guarantees their place in the league for next season"] at thewest.com.au
- [https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/new-perth-lynx-owners-christian-hauff-and-jodi-millhahn-having-immediate-financial-impact-on-wnbl-team-c-15012693 "New Perth Lynx owners Christian Hauff and Jodi Millhahn having immediate financial impact on WNBL team"] at thewest.com.au
- [https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-lynx-relishing-life-in-wnbl-spotlight-with-attacking-game-plan-and-a-story-that-would-make-a-great-movie-c-17246446 "Perth Lynx relishing life in WNBL spotlight with attacking game plan and a story that would make a great movie"] at thewest.com.au
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{{Perth Lynx current roster}}
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