Lynx back local talent with Weir and Malone named Development Players

The local duo have both impressed throughout the 2026 NBL1 West season and will have the opportunity to continue their development within the Lynx high performance environment alongside the club’s experienced WNBL roster.

For Kyana Weir, the announcement continues a long-standing connection with the Lynx program.

The 20-year-old guard returns as a Development Player after being part of the Lynx squad during the 2025/26 season, having previously spent time with the club as a training player.

Weir has continued to take significant steps forward with the Warwick Senators in NBL1 West, averaging 11.2 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game during the 2026 season.

Known for her speed, shooting and ability to create off the dribble, Weir produced one of her best performances of the season against the Eastern Suns, finishing with 26 points and four assists while shooting a perfect six-from-six from three-point range.

Her development has also included time in the United States, where she played NCAA Division I basketball with the University of Nebraska Omaha during the 2024/25 season before returning to Western Australia.

“I’m really excited to be back with the Lynx and grateful for another opportunity to be part of the program,” Weir said.

“Being around the team last season gave me a much better understanding of what it takes to play at WNBL level and helped me identify the areas I needed to keep working on.

“I feel like I’ve taken another step with Warwick this year and I’m looking forward to coming back into the Lynx environment, competing every day and continuing to learn from the players and coaches around me.”

Brooke Malone earns her opportunity with the Lynx following an outstanding season with the East Perth Eagles.

The versatile 23-year-old forward has averaged 15.4 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.5 steals per game for the Eagles this season, establishing herself as one of NBL1 West’s most versatile two-way players.

Malone has taken on some of East Perth’s toughest defensive assignments while also contributing as a scorer, rebounder and playmaker.

Her season has included several standout offensive performances, including 24 points against both Warwick and Rockingham, while her ability to defend multiple positions has been an important part of East Perth’s success.

A product of the WA basketball pathway, Malone represented Western Australia throughout her junior career before heading to the United States, where she played NCAA Division I basketball at the University of Idaho.

She returned to Australia to establish herself at NBL1 level with the Perth Redbacks, before spending time in the NBL1 North and South competitions in 2025 and returning home to join East Perth this season.

“It’s really exciting to get this opportunity with the Lynx, and something I’ve been working towards for a long time,” Malone said.

“I’ve really enjoyed being back playing in WA this year and feel like I’ve been able to show more of what I can bring at both ends of the floor.

“Being able to train and compete alongside WNBL players every day is going to be a great challenge for me and I’m looking forward to learning as much as I can and contributing wherever I get the opportunity.”

Perth Lynx Head Coach, Ryan Petrik, said both players had earned the opportunity to continue their development within a WNBL environment.

“Development Player positions are really important to us because they give us an opportunity to identify players who we believe can continue to grow within our environment and potentially become WNBL players,” Petrik said.

“Kyana has been around our program for a number of years now, and we’ve seen her continue to take steps forward. She knows our system, she plays with pace and confidence, and her NBL1 season has shown the progression she continues to make.

“Brooke has really earned this opportunity through what she has produced this year," Petrik continued.  "She’s athletic, versatile, can defend multiple positions and has shown she can impact games in a number of different ways."

“They’re two talented WA players who are hungry to improve, and we’re excited to have them around our group this season.”  

The additions of Weir and Malone reinforce the Lynx’s focus on providing opportunities for emerging Western Australian players to experience a professional high performance environment and build a pathway towards the WNBL.

Weir and Malone will join the Lynx squad as preparations continue for the club’s 2026/27 campaign, alongside Georgia Amoore, Samantha Ashby, Alex Ciabattoni, Steph Gorman, Chloe Hodges, Teonni Key, Anneli Maley, Teige Morrell and Haley Peters.