The Latest Breaking News from Todd Blanchfield

Unshackled Hawks deliver title blow to United

Defending champions Illawarra, already guaranteed to miss the post-season, have made Melbourne's task to win an NBL title mightily tougher.

AAP · Feb 15

Wildcats battle to subdue stubborn Hawks in Perth duel

Perth Wildcats have earned an important 92-87 win against the Illawarra Hawks with Kristian Doolittle playing a big part in their hard-earned HoopsFest victory.

AAP · Jan 16

Hawks soar as Bullets produce diabolically-bad start

Tyler Harvey led the way as Illawarra finally got their NBL title defence heading in the right direction while Brisbane slumped to a 1-4 start to the season.

AAP · Oct 11, 2025

Cairns bury Illawarra for the second time in a month

Illawarra have missed the chance to go two wins clear on top of the NBL ladder after suffering a second shock loss to last-placed Cairns.

AAP · Jan 23, 2025

Hawks coach fumes after chaotic NBL loss to Melbourne

Justin Tatum was hit with a technical foul amid chaotic scenes in the final minute of Illawarra's tense NBL clash with title rivals Melbourne United.

AAP · Oct 24, 2024

Hawks rebound in style with road win at the Wildcats

The Illawarra Hawks have snapped their losing streak to reignite their NBL playoff aspirations, beating the on-fire Perth Wildcats 95-77 at RAC Arena.

AAP · Jan 25, 2024

Why the Boomers' NBA talent pool is considered good enough to claim World Cup or Olympic glory

If the Boomers' "B" team can impress in international competition, how good can Australia be when its squad is bolstered by NBA talent?

ABC News · Mar 4, 2023

Boomers thump Kazakhstan in final FIBA qualifier

Todd Blanchfield has posted the best tally of any Boomer since Patty Mills in Tokyo in a 98-53 World Cup Asian qualifying win over an error-riddled Kazakhstan.

AAP · Feb 26, 2023

Boomers defeat plucky Bahrain in FIBA qualifier

Todd Blanchfield and Isaac Humphries led the Boomers to a sometimes patchy 83-51 win over Bahrain in their men's basketball World Cup Asian qualifier.

AAP · Feb 23, 2023

Webster three-pointer lands Wildcats win

Corey Webster has drained a game-winning three-pointer in the dying seconds as Perth's late rally stunned Melbourne United in the NBL.

AAP · Dec 12, 2022