This week, Adam is joined by 'Mr Gritty not Pretty', Kyle Bowen following the FIBA Window Break. The pair discuss some of the keys to the team's success this season, how Bowen prepares for games with his work in the gym, before getting into another classic edition of the Fast Five.

This week, Adam is joined by 'Mr Gritty not Pretty', Kyle Bowen following the FIBA Window Break. The pair discuss some of the keys to the team's success this season, how Bowen prepares for games with his work in the gym, before getting into another classic edition of the Fast Five.

Hosted by former NCAA Champion and NBL All-Star, Adam Ballinger, The Extra Pass brings you behind the scenes stories from all the stars surrounding Melbourne United.

Hosted by former NCAA Champion and NBL All-Star, Adam Ballinger, The Extra Pass brings you behind the scenes stories from all the stars surrounding Melbourne United.

The Extra Pass

Stay up to date with everything happening at Melbourne United, including external interviews, behind the scene updates, and our very own in-house podcast, The Extra Pass, hosted by former NCAA Champion and NBL All Star: Adam Ballinger.

Stay up to date with everything happening at Melbourne United, including external interviews, behind the scene updates, and our very own in-house podcast, The Extra Pass, hosted by former NCAA Champion and NBL All Star: Adam Ballinger.

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How Kyle Bowen and his 'Gritty not Pretty' mindset is helping United in NBL26

Melbourne United Head Coach Jacob Chance and Sam Waardenburg spoke to media following the team's training session today.

This comes as United prepare for another double-header in Round 7. The team heads to Cairns to take on the Taipans on Saturday night, before returning to John Cain Arena on Monday night to take on the New Zealand Breakers.

Tickets to our game on Melbourne Cup Eve against NZ are still available here via AXS.

Melbourne United Head Coach Jacob Chance and Sam Waardenburg spoke to media following the team's training session today.
This comes as United prepare for another double-header in Round 7. The team heads to Cairns to take on the Taipans on Saturday night, before returning to John Cain Arena on Monday night to take on the New Zealand Breakers.
Tickets to our game on Melbourne Cup Eve against NZ are still available&nbsp;<a href="https://www.axs.com/au/events/1554517/melbourne-united-v-new-zealand-breakers-tickets" data-outlook-id="5d74b493-81b2-46b0-86a9-425480115eb2">here</a> via AXS.

Sam Waardenburg, Jacob Chance Press Conference - 29 October, 2026

Melbourne United Weekly, presented by Chemist Warehouse, is your one-stop podcast catch-up on everything United. With a heartbreaking one-point loss to the Wildcats, United bounced back to win their first game at home this season, against the Kings. But we are straight back into another double header this week, with the Taipans in Cairns for a spooky halloween game, into the Breakers at JCA on Monday night.

This week's games:

Melbourne United @ Cairns Taipans

7:30pm (AEDT) Saturday 31 October at Cairns Convention Centre

Watch live via ESPN on Disney+ or Kayo, or on 9Go

 

Melbourne United vs New Zealand Breakers

7:30pm (AEDT) Monday 2 November at John Cain Arena

Melbourne Cup public holiday eve.

Tickets available at AXS.com/au or watch live on ESPN.

Melbourne United Weekly, presented by Chemist Warehouse, is your one-stop podcast catch-up on everything United. With a heartbreaking one-point loss to the Wildcats, United bounced back to win their first game at home this season, against the Kings. But we are straight back into another double header this week, with the Taipans in Cairns for a&nbsp;spooky halloween game, into the Breakers at JCA on Monday night.
This week's games:
Melbourne United @ Cairns Taipans
7:30pm (AEDT) Saturday 31 October at Cairns Convention Centre
Watch live via ESPN on Disney+ or Kayo, or on 9Go
&nbsp;
Melbourne United vs New Zealand Breakers
7:30pm (AEDT) Monday 2 November at John Cain Arena
Melbourne Cup public holiday eve.
Tickets available at AXS.com/au or watch live on ESPN.

Melbourne United Weekly | United's first home win, into yet another double

Melbourne United have defeated the Kings by 10 points in the Multicultural Game. Head Coach Jacob Chance was joined by the team's captain for the game, Joe Ingles, to speak with the media after the game.

Stand United across NBL27 by becoming a Melbourne United Member! Find out how you can get the best value for money to see the most exciting show in Australian sport here. https://membership.melbourneutd.com.au/

Tickets for every Melbourne United home game are on sale now! Secure your seat to see our stars hit the court here. https://pages.melbourneutd.com.au/nbl27-tickets-hub/ 

Melbourne United have defeated the Kings by 10 points in the Multicultural Game. Head Coach Jacob Chance was joined by the team's captain for the game, Joe Ingles, to speak with the media after the game.
Stand United across NBL27 by becoming a Melbourne United Member! Find out how you can get the best value for money to see the most exciting show in Australian sport here. <a href="https://membership.melbourneutd.com.au/">https://membership.melbourneutd.com.au/</a>
Tickets for every Melbourne United home game are on sale now! Secure your seat to see our stars hit the court here. <a href="https://pages.melbourneutd.com.au/nbl27-tickets-hub/">https://pages.melbourneutd.com.au/nbl27-tickets-hub/</a>&nbsp;

How Kyle Bowen and his 'Gritty not Pretty' mindset is helping United in NBL26

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