25th July 2026
Author: Maree DeGeorge
With the Championship Women finals fast approaching, the race for the 2026 MVP is building towards an exciting finish. We take a look at some of the standout performers whose leadership, consistency and impact have helped shape another outstanding season.
Leadership, consistency and all-round performances have been the hallmarks of another outstanding Championship Women season.
As clubs prepare for the final push towards finals, a number of players have continued to lead from the front, delivering week after week and helping their teams remain firmly in the hunt. With standout performers spread across the competition, the race for the 2026 Championship Women MVP remains wide open.
Western Port has enjoyed another strong campaign, led by Madeline Holland. Averaging 17.8 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game, Holland has continued to set the standard for her side, while teammate Clare Breden has played an important supporting role with 15.7 points per contest.
Sherbrooke's Oliana Squires and Emma Pearce have once again formed one of the competitions’ most influential combinations. Squires has averaged 20.9 points, 6.9 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game, while Pearce has continued to provide a commanding presence inside with 17.3 points and 9.9 rebounds per contest.
Bellarine teammates Courtney Strait and Chantelle Hall have continued to play key roles throughout the season, while Pakenham’s Tazsa Garrett-Hammett and Bridget Mullings have combined to help drive their side’s finals campaigns. Garrett-Hammett has averaged 15.6 points and 8.6 rebounds per game, with Mullings contributing 13.2 points and 8.8 rebounds per contest.
Bulleen has also been well represented through Jessica Hanson and Olivia Weekes. Hanson has continued to showcase her offensive versatility, averaging 20.4 points and 5.6 assists per game, while Weekes has provided a strong inside presence with 16.2 points and 9.3 rebounds per contest.
Sunbury’s Hildebrand has also produced a well-rounded campaign, averaging 15.8 points, 7.1 rebounds and 4.1 assists, while McKinnon’s Katherine Vaile has continued to make her mark whenever she has taken the court.
Basketball Victoria Big V League Manager Andrew West said the Championship Women competition had once again highlighted the quality and depth of talent across the Big V.
"The Championship Women competition continues to showcase outstanding basketball, with players consistently leading by example and making important contributions to their team's success," West said.
"What has stood out this season is the depth of quality right across the competition. We've seen experienced players continue to perform at a high level while helping those around them improve, and that's a credit to the strength of the league. With finals approaching, I'm excited to see how both the race for the championship and the race for MVP unfold."
With the regular season entering its final rounds, every performance presents another opportunity for players to help build momentum heading into finals. With so many athletes putting together impressive campaigns, the race for the 2026 Championship Women MVP promises to go right down to the wire.
The Race to MVP series celebrates some of the standout performers across the Big V competition. With finals approaching, the race for individual honours remains wide open as players continue to help drive their teams towards postseason success.
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