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Miklos Bolza

Coach Heal sues Sydney Flames amidst bullying claims

Shane Heal has sued the Sydney Flames after being suspended as head coach amid bullying complaints from players.

Heal, who has been notably absent from the WNBL since January, filed Federal Court proceedings last week seeking penalties and orders preventing his termination from the Flames.

After multiple players approached the club with bullying complaints against Heal in early January, the Flames opted to carry out an independent investigation and suspended the then-head coach while this took place.

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