Race to secure Beth Mooney's services for WBBL 'Heat'(s) up

"I’ve loved my time at Brisbane and if that’s the decision I make, I’ll love my time again. We have great facilities, great resources … but I‘ve not been involved in any other program, apart from the Australian one, and it would be nice to see how different organisations operate."

"It’ll be a big decision either way, but hopefully I make the right one."

Of the WBBL-winning group from last season, only Delissa Kimmince is on a multi-year contract. Therefore, when the contract window opens, Heat will have to work quickly in order to retain a large chunk of their group. After all, Mooney will not be the only player in high demand, with the likes of Jess Jonassen, Grace Harris and Sammy-Jo Johnson also likely to attract a lot of attention.

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Player retention aside, another thing for the club to settle on will be the announcement of a new captain after the retirement of Kirby short earlier this year. Short's leadership was often spoken of as the key factor to Heat's double title triumph. Mooney though has no intention of taking up the captaincy.

"Down the track, I’d like to captain a team, but at this point, Kirby’s shoes are huge to fill, she had a really big impact on the Brisbane Heat over the last couple of years and there’s no doubt in my mind she’s the reason we’ve been as successful as we’ve been," Mooney said. "Her shoes are a bit too big for me to fill at the Brisbane Heat, but I’m sure whoever does take over will do a great job."

"In terms of where I’m at with my game, at this point I’m happy just being a player and adding advice where I can and providing an ear to whoever is captain."