Layla 2.0: Same Cat, more Cattitude

We promised a new and improved Layla for season 2026-27 and she is ready!

She's fierce, she's fabulous and she's had a serious glow-up!

Perth Lynx's favourite feline is back for the 2026–27 WNBL season with a fresh new look, a whole lot of personality and more energy than ever. Whether she's dancing on the sidelines, hyping up the crowd or getting up to mischief, Layla is ready to bring the fun to every Perth Lynx home game.

Team: Perth Lynx

Position: Chief Fun Officer

Jersey number: 9 lives

Height: Depends on the ears

Hometown: The Jungle, Perth

Nickname: The Purr-minatory

Special skill: Getting the crowd on its feet

Signature move: The Catwalk

Favourite food: Anything with tuna

Biggest fear: Dogs and away wins

Relationship status: Married to the game

Life motto: Stay fierce. Play pawsitive.

Five things you didn't know about Layla

She believes she's the real MVP. The players haven't been told.

She's been practising her new look in the mirror all off-season.

She has nine lives, but only one team.

She thinks every timeout should be a dance break.

She's never missed a Perth Lynx home win. In her mind, anyway.

LAYLA 2.0 — SAME CAT. MORE CATTITUDE

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