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Shock twist in accused Canberra Airport shooter’s Perth past

A shocking twist has been revealed in the past of the former Perth man accused of causing mayhem when he fired several shots at Canberra airport.

Shannon Hampton and Kimberley Caines

‘very uncomfortable’PremiumWildcats legend’s shock revelation about Pinder’s past

Former Perth Wildcats player and owner Andrew Vlahov has made startling allegations about disgraced star player and former teammate Kendal ‘Tiny’ Pinder.

Daryna Zadvirna

Plenty of interestPremiumWildcat Travers turning heads ahead of NBA draft

Luke Travers has spent almost two months in America trying to impress NBA clubs ahead of Friday’s draft and Wildcats coach Scott Morrison has received positive feedback about his star.

Craig O'Donoghue

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WA Senator lays bare secret trauma as juror in Pinder trial

A WA Senator has revealed the extraordinary news that she was a juror in the Kendal ‘Tiny’ Pinder trial back in 1993 and how it still affects her 20 years later.

Daryna Zadvirna

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What AFL’s drugs scandal and Tiny Pinder have in common

A leading sports psychologist has slammed the AFL for being inconsistent when punishing players for misconduct, drawing a comparison with the case of basketballer Tiny Pinder in Perth in the 1990s.

Aleisha Preedy

Wildcats RoyaltyPremiumEllis reveals coach clash led to early retirement

Mike Ellis is one of the most famous names in Perth Wildcats history but he’s revealed the real reason his career didn’t extend beyond 1992.

Craig O'Donoghue

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‘Tiny’ Pinder to remain behind bars after being refused bail

Former championship-winning Perth Wildcat Kendal ‘Tiny’ Pinder will remain behind bars as he awaits trial in New South Wales after his application for bail was knocked back.

Daryna Zadvirna

Wildcats signingPremiumWildcats sign Corey Webster despite 2017 walk out

Almost five years after walking out on his Perth Wildcats two-year contract without playing a game, former New Zealand Breakers star Corey Webster has signed another deal to play for the club.

Craig O'Donoghue

FOUL PLAYPremiumAstounding bravery of Pinder’s victims inspired doco team

The bravery of the women who blew the whistle on Kendal ‘Tiny’ Pinder in the 1990s — more than two decades before the MeToo movement was born — stood out for journalist Daryna Zadvirna.

John Flint

Foul PlayVideoPremiumHow Pinder’s fall from grace sent shock waves across Perth

The Perth Wildcats of the late 1980s and early 1990s were WA sporting royalty — but for Tiny Pinder, the fall from grace was especially dramatic.

Daryna Zadvirna

Foul PlayMUST WATCH: Explosive documentary exposes truth about Pinder

A new video series from The West Australian explores the rise and fall of Wildcats superstar Kendal ‘Tiny’ Pinder. Former teammates, coaches and his son reveal what went on behind the scenes. WATCH IT IN FULL

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PART FIVEVideoPremium
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FOUL PLAY: Pedestal Syndrome

Former Wildcats teammates reflect on Pinder’s basketball career and life of crime, which even his family struggle to make sense of.

Daryna Zadvirna

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FOUL PLAY: What happened when Wildcats fan Tina met Tiny

A woman recounts her meeting with Wildcats star Kendal ‘Tiny’ Pinder and her alleged assault. WATCH TINA’S STORY HERE.

Daryna Zadvirna

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PART THREEVideoPremium
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FOUL PLAY: Second Chances

Tiny is released from prison, and starts a new life in a new state with a new team. But off-the-court drama soon has him back in trouble with the law.

Daryna Zadvirna

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PART TWOVideoPremium
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FOUL PLAY: Tunnel Vision

The Wildcats are NBL champions and hometown heroes but star forward Tiny Pinder faces serious criminal charges.

Daryna Zadvirna

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FOUL PLAY: The Dream Team

The Perth Wildcats burst onto WA’s basketball scene in the 1980s, joining the NBL and under coach Cal Bruton created their first dream team, with exciting imports Tiny Pinder and James Crawford.

Daryna Zadvirna

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FOUL PLAY: The Tiny Pinder Story

WATCH THE SERIES HERE: A five-part docuseries investigating Wildcats star Tiny Pinder, with rare insight into one of the NBL's most mysterious and dominating basketballers of the 1990s. Rated M: Mature Themes

Daryna Zadvirna

EXPLOSIVE DOCUMENTARYPremiumFoul Play: The Tiny Pinder story

An exclusive video series from The West Australian - available to view on Tuesday - explores the rise and fall of Wildcats star Kendal ‘Tiny’ Pinder, through interviews with ex-teammates, coaches and his son.

Rhianna Mitchell