Following the Spirit’s Championship win in 2024-25, Wehrung re-signed with Bendigo ahead of the 2025–26 season and went on to play a key leadership role across the campaign, stepping into the position of vice captain and becoming a valued member of the club’s leadership group. Her experience, professionalism and competitiveness proved invaluable within a young and evolving playing group.
Highly regarded for her consistency and defensive discipline, Wehrung was recognised as the Spirit’s Defensive Player of the Year for the 2025–26 season, rewarded for another reliable campaign. Across the regular season, she averaged 7.4 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game, consistently taking on some of the league’s toughest guard assignments while providing trademark composure and leadership at both ends of the floor.
Spirit General Manager, Dan Jackson, said Wehrung’s re‑signing was another important piece of the club’s roster puzzle as they looked towards next season.
“Abbey’s value to our program goes far beyond what people see on game day,” Jackson said. “She brought tremendous leadership to our group this season, took on the vice captain role with real maturity, and set standards defensively every time she stepped on the court. Having her experience around a young core is incredibly important for us as we continue to build and chase success.”
Meanwhile, Wehrung said she was excited to continue her journey with the Spirit.
“I love the Spirit program and being part of this group,” Wehrung said. “This club means a lot to me, and I’m proud of the role I play here. I’m looking forward to building on what we started this season and pushing ourselves again in WNBL27.”
Wehrung joins Georgia Booth, Izzy Borlase, Olivia Pollerd, Kelsey Rees and Casey Samuels as players contracted to the Spirit for the WNBL27 season.
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