Morrell returns to Perth Lynx for WNBL27

A familiar face to Lynx fans, Morrell returns to Perth after spending the 2025-26 season with the UC Capitals, where she averaged 5.09 points and 4.09 rebounds per game off the bench, while providing strong frontcourt presence and leadership.

The 191cm forward previously suited up for the Lynx across the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons, playing a key role off the bench and contributing valuable size and versatility in the paint.  Her return adds further experience and depth to Perth’s roster heading into WNBL27.

The American-born forward’s journey to Australia has been a long-term ambition, with Morrell describing playing and living Down Under as a lifelong dream shaped by her family’s connection to Perth.  Since first arriving in Australia in 2019, she has built an impressive resume across both the WNBL and NBL1 competitions.

Morrell has been one of the standout performers in NBL1 West in recent years, earning back-to-back MVP honours in 2024 and 2025, which – adding to her NBL1 MVP win in 2021 – made her the first player to win three MVP awards in NBL1 history.

Perth Lynx General Manager, Chris Earl, said Morrell’s return was an exciting addition for the club.

“Teige is someone who already understands our program and what it means to represent the Lynx,” Earl said.

“She brings size, competitiveness and a team-first mindset, and her experience both in the WNBL and NBL1 has been outstanding. We’re really pleased to welcome her back to Perth and believe she’ll play an important role for us this season.”

Morrell said she was thrilled to be returning to the Lynx and to Western Australia.

“Perth has become such a special place for me and my family, both on and off the court, so to come back to the Lynx means a lot,” Morrell said.

“I’ve loved being part of this club previously and I’m excited to return, reconnect with the group and contribute however I can to help the team succeed.”

Morrell joins Alex Ciabattoni, Steph Gorman, Nya Lok, Anneli Maley and Sami Whitcomb as players already locked into the Perth Lynx roster for the WNBL27 season.