Warrnambool Seahawks & Mermaids

🏀 KEEPING OUR TEAMS ON THE ROAD

A huge thank you to Warrnambool Auto Group and Gateway Hire for their generous support of our KFC Seahawks and Mermaids throughout the 2026 Big V season.

Along with their sponsorship, both businesses provided vehicles to help our teams travel to away games throughout the season.

With plenty of long road trips across a Big V campaign (and plenty of long legs in our teams!), their support helps our players, coaches and team staff get to away games safely and comfortably.

We’re incredibly grateful to Warrnambool Auto Group and Gateway Hire for getting behind Warrnambool Basketball and helping keep our Big V teams on the road throughout 2026. 🏀🚙

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🏀 2026 SEAHAWKS SEASON COMES TO AN END 🏀

Our KFC Seahawks’ 2026 Big V campaign has come to an end following a 95–70 Semi Final loss to Mildura on Saturday night.

The Seahawks came out firing, shooting the lights out in the opening quarter to take a 26–25 lead into the first break. Mildura began to gain control in the second before they stepped up the intensity after half time and broke the game open in the third.

Josh Miller led the scoring with 20 points and provided plenty of offensive spark. Arcaim Lallemand was outstanding from the field, finishing with 16 points on highly efficient shooting, while Craig Jackson worked tirelessly on the boards with eight rebounds.

While there were some strong individual performances, it was very much a team effort, with the group continuing to compete through to the final siren.

There is plenty to be proud of from the Seahawks’ 2026 campaign. The guys fought their way into finals with a must win victory in the final round before travelling to Mornington and producing a huge Elimination Final win to earn their place in the Semi Finals.

A huge thank you to our players, Head Coach Shane Smith, Assistant Coach Tom Symons and Team Manager Tony Conn for the time, energy and care they have given to the team throughout the season.

Thank you also to our Seahawks and Mermaids Working Group, scorers, statisticians and all of our volunteers for the incredible work that happens behind the scenes.

📸 To , thank you for capturing so many incredible moments and memories throughout the season.

To everyone who packed The Arc, followed the team on the road and supported the Seahawks throughout the year, thank you.

And to our wonderful sponsors, we are incredibly grateful for your ongoing support of our Big V program.

A season to be proud of. 💚

Thank you, Seahawks. 🏀

🏀 SEMI FINAL TIME! 🏀

The KFC Seahawks are heading to Mildura for a HUGE semi final showdown this Saturday night! 🔥

Coming off a hard fought elimination final victory over Mornington, the Seahawks head into the pointy end of the season in some seriously good form and ready to take on the Mildura Heat.

There’s plenty on the line and the boys will be ready to leave it all on the court.

📍 Coomealla Club Hothouse, Mildura
📅 Saturday 15 August
⏰ 7:00pm

🎟️ Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1630753?embed

We’d love to see plenty of Warrnambool supporters make the trip north and get behind the boys in Mildura this weekend! 💚

LET’S GO SEAHAWKS! 🏀🔥

🏀 150 BIG V GAMES FOR ADAM LAWSON 🏀

A very special milestone for long-time Seahawk Adam Lawson, who took the floor for his 150th Big V game in Saturday night’s elimination final against Mornington. 💚

Adam made his Big V debut for the Seahawks back in 2016 against the Chelsea Gulls, beginning a journey that has now spanned 10 years and 150 games on court in Seahawks colours.

Known as a sharp shooter, Adam’s ability to knock down clutch shots from beyond the arc has been a feature of his game, alongside the experience and commitment he has brought to the Seahawks program over many seasons.

It was fitting that his 150th appearance came on the finals stage, as the Seahawks secured a hard fought 71–60 victory over Mornington to advance to the next round.

From game #1 in 2016 to game #150 in 2026. 💚

Congratulations Adam on an incredible milestone, and thank you for your contribution to the Seahawks over the years. 🏀👏

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🏀 WHAT A WIN! 🏀

THE KFC SEAHAWKS ARE THROUGH TO THE NEXT ROUND OF FINALS! 🔥

In a tough, physical elimination final on the road, our Seahawks produced an incredible team performance to defeat Mornington 71–60 and keep their season alive!

It was a hard fought contest from start to finish, with the Seahawks showing enormous grit, composure and determination when it mattered most.

Hayden Annett was outstanding at both ends of the court, finishing with a game high 21 points and 5 rebounds in a huge performance.

Arcaim Lallemand was sensational with 14 points and 13 rebounds, while captain Benson Steere led from the front with a tough captain’s game, finishing with 9 assists and 5 rebounds.

Harry McGorm was another important contributor, finishing with 11 points and knocking down some big shots, while Josh Miller also played an important role in what was a fantastic team effort across the entire playing group.

Every player played their part in a huge finals victory. 💙

A massive congratulations to Shane, Tom and Connie, and to the entire Seahawks playing group.

And to our incredible Seahawks supporters who made the trip to Mornington, THANK YOU! The atmosphere in our section was incredible and the support for the boys was felt right throughout the game.

It was also pretty special to have NBL star and Warrnambool’s own Nathan Sobey courtside supporting the boys tonight. 💙

FINAL
🏀 Warrnambool Seahawks 71
🏀 Mornington Breakers 60

Next stop… Mildura. 💚🏀

LIVE STREAMING DETAILS

Mornington Basketball will live stream tonight’s Elimination Final via their page from 5:55pm.

The stream can also be accessed via Glory League by clicking on the following link:
https://app.gloryleague.basketball/live_stream_widget/cb91eb11-e53c-4772-8118-485be53f72d5 (https://app.gloryleague.basketball/live_stream_widget/cb91eb11-e53c-4772-8118-485be53f72d5?utm_source=copilot.com)

Please note: this vision is being supplied as a courtesy by Mornington Basketball and should any technical issues arise it is out of the control of Warrnambool Basketball.

Throw your support behind Warrnambool Basketball. Read more:
https://www.standard.net.au/story/9324528/this-team-needed-to-win-its-final-game-to-make-the-play-offs-it-did-just-that/