Today's edition of The Advertiser features a similar story an contrasts pictures of Laura Summerton (bodysuit) and Leah Mencel (Lightning's shorts/singlets uniform for the China tour).

Just one more reason not to watch womens' Basketball......

Laura Summerton, Kamala Lamshed & Kylie Jordan not in body suits! I think ABC viewing figures will plummet!

I think that the Bodysuit brings crowds initially and then the people get into the game itself. But no bodysuits will I think lead to less people turning up initially or not tuning into the ABC

Back to using our imagination boys! :-)

Bad luck they showed Leah Mencel in a uniform which would even look big on Paul Rees.
Surely they're joking if that is the correct "size" for her.

Playing against other girls in bodysuits is really bad. Like, an armbar slips off if the chick is a tiny bit sweaty. I don't think that body suits in the WNBL any that are too bad, but playing in the local comps, ABL and Reserves, I don't agree with them. Especially with some teams wearing them and others not.

it's all a fashion thing as well - it all works in cycles.

look at the wnba web site - it has a column "what to wear to the draft"

go with the flow - enjoy it for what it is worth

and prey div 4/5 women do not go to body suits !

baby got back !

why not go for the crop top?

Seriously, it should really be the players association (is there even one for the girls) that should have the most say on what they will/wont be wearing, not based on merchandise or what looks good. But based on what the players want to wear.

The singlet and shorts are ideal but for women, the top should be cut to a more feminine design. The singlet top should be shorter and worn over the shorts but should be tapered in at the waist emphasising a women's figure of narrow waist and broader hips. It could have a concealed zipper on the side to allow for ease of dressing.

Bootlegs Buddy needs to get a life if that's why he watches women's basketball!! As a player who grew up watching and admiring the WNBL players I think it's fantastic that we'll finally be able to buy players jerseys! Also the bodysuits must leave a lot of players self-concious about there bodys as lets admit, it's all on show! Bring back a neat shorts and shirts uniform!

if you read the artical again you will read 1 glairing point.

The only reason that they are getting rid of it is because they cant SELL it to young girls.

Hell i love the bodysuit. Its damn comfy and less to worry about. (eg shorts falling down mid game...yes had that happen)

personally think that all grades should adopt the bodysuit as it would encorage more people to come to the lower div games also. like someone said even if it is for the perv value at the start. Worked wonders for womens netball :P

well i for one am very disapointed in the fact that again a decision has been based on marketing and not on comfort.

Vote 1 Bodysuits :)

they look good (sorry to all you old school players that say back in my day but as a 15yo who used to admire the opels in their suits and dream of one day being one of them i feel saddened to know that i may never get the chance).
Whats wrong with marketing a warm up suit?
Its not like you see girls wearing their uniforms all the time out side of the game, a tracksuit on the other hand is something completely different.

i know im digging up an old thread or lost cause here but i only just found the site.sorry

the shorts an t-shirt rock!!!
they look good and they r not tight so the players arnt self concious

if ur in the wnbl ur gonna be fit anyway, i dont think they will be that self consious

i wanna buy the Australia woman basketball team's cloth, it's tight close-fitting. which in beijing Olympic Games them wear.

i find in internet everywhere but can't find.
this connect
http://www.basketball.net.au/fs_Products.asp?id=8&orgID=1&Oname=BA&O1c=8&O10c=3

also did not seems the same tight one,

iam eagering to buy it!

help me!