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Australian Opals versus Chinese Womens National Team…

admin — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:13:13 +0000

The final of the three game series. With both teams one win each, the Opals were determined as every for a win in front of a home crowd. The game was over sold, with more people than there was seating in the general area. With a 95-88 score the Opals won the series with two wins in the series. The first quarter became a neck in neck struggle, with the Opals hanging on by two points with a 16 to 14 points score. Opal Natalie Hurst was the highest scorer with six points. Second quarter, the Opals continued on with the win at 46 to 37 points. The third quarter saw the Opals continue on there winning streak to 76 to 56 points. Fourth quarter China made a effort to recover the game in there favour, but it was too late with five minutes remaining in the game. Natalie Hurst was the highest scorer with 21 points for the game

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Both teams shake hands after the playing of the national anthems.

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Opals Natalie Hurst leaps to the hoop.

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Opal Alicia Poto drives to the hoop.

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Opal Alicia Poto finds Chinese defence tight at the paint.

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Opal Elysa Penaluna leaps over the group to rebound the ball.

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Opal Natalie Hurst goes for the ball.

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Opal Carly Winson drives to the paint.

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Opal Eva Afeaki looks to where pass the ball.

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Both sides scramble for the ball.

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A packed house.

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Opal Carly Wilson looks where to pass the ball too.

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Opal Rohanee Cox drives to the hoop.

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Opal coach Carrie Graf lets her intentions known.

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A large Chinese crowd there to support the Chinese team.

This weeks Journal article with my image.

Dandenong Rangers versus China Womens National Team…

admin — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:47:45 +0000

The Chinese National Womens team had alot of tall girls on there team. The Dandenong Rangers did not have there full WNBL squad, and used girls from there seabl and d-league seabl team. The Chinese girls dominated in the rebounds with there tall girls. Many of the Dandenong girls from the seabl and d-league seabl teams performed exceptionally well in support roles to the WNBL girls. China outscored Dandenong with plenty of three pointers and finding holes in Dandenong defence. In the first quarter China scored 21 points to Dandenong 18 points. Second quarter China increased there lead to 48 points to Dandenong 32 points. In third quarter China increased there lead further to 69 points to Dandneong 48 points.
Forth quarter Chinese player Zhang Hanlan was ejected from the game with six fouls, with five minutes to remain. The final score was China 89 points to Dandneong 64 points. I was amazed on how many fouls the chinese players amased.

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Chinese team during warm up. I was amazed at the precision and military style of action each player displayed.

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It was different for the Dandenong Rangers who warmed up with some mock offensive/defensive drills.

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China’s Zhang Fan aims for the hoop.

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China’s Bian Lan bumps into Dandenong defence.

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Dandenong Amelia Todhunter tires to grab the ball during rebound.

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China’s Guan Xin aims for the hoop.

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Chinese coach Sun Fengwu shows his disappointment to his team on there performance.

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Dandenong coach Dale Waters harps about defence to his team during timeout.

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Dandenong Caitlin Cunningham aims for the hoop.

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Dandenong Hannah Kaser leaps to break thru Chinese defence.

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Dandenong Hope Terdich aims for the hoop.

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Dandenong Hope Terdich stopped by Chinese defence.

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Both teams reach for the ball.

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Both teams shake hands after the game.

Knox Raiders versus Kilsyth Cobras…

admin — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:46:34 +0000

This was the game of all games this season. Cross town rivals Knox Raiders and Kilsyth cobras. This game was the game to determine who will play the Brisbane Spartans in the conference grand-final next week in Brisbane. Knox won the game 93 to 77 points. With a 1500 plus crowd, tensions were high as fans cheered as each side scored. Many fans felt the referee’s did not referee well enough on the night, but guess fans will see the game from there side and not the other side. First quarter saw Knox outscore Kilsyth 26 to 21 points to have a five point lead. Second quarter Knox had a five point lead and made this nine points by the end of the quarter. Knox 43 to Kilsyth 34 points. Third quarter saw Kilsyth rally to outscore Knox with 22 to 19 points. But Knox have a lead of seven points and Kilsyth will have to fight for ever point in the next quarter. Forth quarter both teams were equal, until the last five minutes when Knox imports CJ Massingdale and Lester Strong showed there athletism and drove the scores to take home the game. The game saw Cameron Rigby from Knox who played the most on court time with over 45 minutes. Knox Cameron Rigby was good in defence against Kilsyth import Joe Werner who was able to neuralise from score more points for Kilsyth. Kilsyth Joe Werner was the highest scorer with 34 points in the game.

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Kilsth Adam Jackson during introduction.

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Knox Lester Strong hanging from the hoop

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Knox Lester Strong second time off the hoop.

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Knox CJ Massingdale leaps to the hoop.

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Knox CJ Massingdale finds Kilsyth defence hard, where to pass the ball.

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Knox coach Graham Longstaff not happy with the referee’s decision.

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Kilsyth team rally during second quarter timeout.

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Knox hired the Melbourne Tigers cheerleaders from cheerleading Victoria to rally the crowd for the last home game.

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I lost count on the amount of time Knox CJ Massingdale leapt to the hoop.

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While I was trying to take a photo of the cheerleaders, I nearly missed this image of Knox Lester Strong hanging from the hoop for the third time in the game.

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The strong 1500+ crowd we entertained, by the game

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Kilsyth Tim Lang aim for the hoop. Knox Cameron Rigby defends but is too late for Tim’s shot.

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Knox Cameron Rigby does not get his hand high enought to stop Kilsyth Joe Werner from scoring.

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Knox Cameron Rigby and Lester Strong form a triangular defence, as Kilsyth Joe Werner slips thru.

Knox CJ Massingdale was mvp of the match. CJ spoke to the Knox fans to tell them even thou they are going to play the conference Grand Final in Brisbane nex week against the Brisbane Spartans, not to give up hope on them up there.

Dandenong Rangers versus St Mary’s Gaels…

admin — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:16:06 +0000

Dandenong Rangers today are back in the fold playing last years United States college basketball winners St Mary’s College Gaels. The game started earlier than Mondays game but had a very large crowd of around 1,000. Dandenong lost the game to St Mary’s 90 to 68 points. Last year Australian Patrick Mills was part of the winning team but has moved on now to the NBA (unfortunately Pat broke his foot, and could not play the NBA summer league. He was draft pick 55 out of 60. He was choosen by the Portland Trailblazers). Two other Australians are among the St Mary’s team Clint Steindl (No. 11) and Ben Allen (No 21). The St Mary’s team was not as large a Vanderbilts team, but certainly impressed. Dandenong had Mark Worthington and Luke Kendall had loan themselves to todays game as they did on Tuesday night at Kilsyth against Vanderbilt. Mark also played on manday night for the Rangers with fellow melbourne Tiger Chris Anstey. First quarter saw Dandenong and St Mary’s go toe to toe, with the end of the quarter one point difference in St Mary’s favour. 18 to 17 points. Rangers Mark Worthington and Luke Kendall both contributed six points each. Second quarter saw St Mary’s overtake Dandenong by eight points. Most of the point scoring for Dandenong was done by Luke Kendall (11 points). St Mary’s Mickey McConnell contributed nine points with Omar Samhan at eight points. Now St Mary’s took the lead at 47 to 38 points. Third quarter Dandenong became very reliant on Mark Worthington and Luke Kendall to keep the scores on the board, with Mark Worthington contributing nine points. St Mary’s scorers were Colin Shiverton 11 points and Ben Allen with eight points. Forth quarter Dandenong could not stem the tide in St Mary’s favour. Dandenong Mark Worthington with six points. St Mary’s Wayne Hunter eight points. Dandnoneg Mark Work Worthington and Luke Kendall both scored 21 points each. Both combined was over half of Dandenongs scores. St Mary’s on average scored six points above Dandenong each quarter. St Mary’s the more athletic team showed why they were last years NCAA division one winners.

Here are some images from the game.

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Australian Ben Allen for St Mary’s college.

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Luke kendall in Dandenong Rangers outfit.

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Dandenong sponsorship and marketing manager Deb Weston holds up the United States flag during the United States nantional anthem. Puts her face in front of the camera, wishing not to be photographed.

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Dandenong Rangers team standing while the Australian national anthem is played.

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Dandenong Ranger Mark Worthington aims for the hoop, as St Mary’s Ben Allen blocks.

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Dandenong Ranger Luke Kendall leaps to plant one in.

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Dandenong Ranger James De Neefe leaps to the hoop, while St Mary Mickey McConnell defends.

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Dandenong Ranger Mark Worthington aims for the hoop as St Mary’s Ben Allen blocks.

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Dandnenong Ranger Mark Worthington leaps to the hoop as St Mary Colin Chiverton defends.

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Dandenong Ranger Gavin Illangakoon leaps as St Mary’s Colin Hiverton and Mickey McConnell defend.

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Dandenong Ranger coach Warren Dawson briefs players during first quarter timeout.

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Dandenong Ranger Gavin Illangakoon is taken back by St Mary’s defence.

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Dandenong ranger Mark Worthington leaps to the hoop.

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Dandenong ranger coach Warren Dawson briefs players during timeout.

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St Mary’s coach Randy Bennet briefs players during timeout.

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Dandenong Ranger Jadrank Jusufagic looks for his next move.

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Dandenong Ranger Luke Kendall plays for a fan during half time entertainment.

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St Mary’s Ben Allen finds Dandenong Ranger Mark Worthington defence a issue.

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St Mary’s Ben Allen finds Dandenong Ranger Mark Worthington defence a issue.

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St Mary’s Colin Chiverton drives to the hoop.

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St Mary’s Omar Samahan puts one in.

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St Mary’s Omar Samahan puts one in.

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St Mary’s Wayne Hunter leaps to the hoop.

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St Mary’s Wayne Hunter aims for the hoop.

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Players shake hands at the end of the game.

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Dandenong Ranger Luke kendall signs autographs for the fans.

Kilsyth Cobras versus Vanderbilt University Commodores…

admin — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:59:38 +0000

This was Vanderbilts second game here in Melbourne. With there win over Dandenong yesterday. Vanderbilt showed there atheleticlism over Dandenong and again would show this over Kilsyth. Melbourne Tiger Mark Worthington who played yesterday for Dandenong was joined by fellow Tiger Luke Kendall (Luke played for Kilsyth in the Seabl team many years ago), while Tiger Sam McKinnon was listed on the roster but did not play. Former Import Brad Bridgewater who played for Nunwading Spectre’s seabl team this year also suited up and helped out.

Here are some images from the game. In the first quarter Kilsyth outscored Vanderbilt by three points. 25 to 22 points. Luke Kendall was the highest scorer with 25 points. Second quarter Vanderbilt overtook the Kilsyth to take the game 51 to 42 points. Third quarter Vanderbilt built a large lead to 83 to 59 points. In the forth quarter Vanderbilt ended the game at 102 to 82 points. Kilsyth players Mark Worthington 24 points, Luke Kendall 25 points and Brad Bridgewater scored over two thirds of the Kilsyths combined score.

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Melbourne Tiger Luke Kendall who played for the Cobras tonight. Luke played many years ago for the Cobras and was happy to suit up again for this friendly exhibition match.

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Young Cobras kids held the Amercian flag while the United States anthem stars and strips was played.

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Both teams trade playing tops before the game.

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Vanderbilt Lance Gouldbourne leaps to put one in, while Kilsyth Tim Lang blocks.

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Vanderbilt A.J. Ogilvy leaps to the hoop, while Kilsyth Luke Kendall and Adam Jackson try to stop him.

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Vanderbilt A.J. Ogilvy hangs from the hoop after planting one in.

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Vanderbilt Tim Mulhall finds Cobra Mark Worthington in his path to score.

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Kilsyth coach Grant Wallace briefs team tatics at the end of first quarter. During half time break Grant spoke he was looking forward to meeting Knox in the conference semi-final in saturday.

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A large crowd tonight to see the game at Kilsyth.

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Vanderbilt Charles Hinkle leaps to the hoop.

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Cobra Tim Lang aims for the hoop.

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Cobra Mark Worthington aims one in, as Vanderbilt Fetus Ezeli defends, and A.J. Ogilvy looks on.

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Cobra Mark Worthington collides with Vanderbilt defence Fetus Ezeli and jeffrey Taylor who tries to steal the ball.

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Cobra coach Grant Wallace briefs players during third quarter timeout. Vanderbilt ramped up a notch which Kilsyth found hard to compete.

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Cobra Jon Lee Collides at the hoop with Vanderbilt Charles Hinkle.

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Cobra Mark Worthington leaps to the hoop.

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Vanderbilt coach Kevin Stallings briefs players at the end of third quarter.

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Cobra Luke Kendall drives to the hoop.

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Cobra Tim Mulhall tries to pop one in. Tim plays in the Kilsyth Cobra D-League during the regular season.

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Cobra Luke Kendall on his way to the hoop.

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Cobras Mark Worthington and Luke Kendall, were both happy to pose for this picture to help promote the Kilsyth Cobras. The help these two provided tells me how much they wish to promote the sport (basketball).

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Cobras Mark Worthington and Luke Kendall, were both happy to pose for this picture to help promote the Kilsyth Cobras. When Vanderbilt coach Steve Stallings saw the photo’s taken he jumped in and asked for his photo to be taken with both Luke and Mark. What a friendly bunch.

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Cobras Mark Worthington and Luke Kendall, were both happy to sign autographs for the fans. Many queued.

Dandenong Rangers versus Vanderbuilt University…

admin — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:02:52 +0000

Seems for the next few weeks Vanderbilt University is touring the country playing local Australian teams to see how we measure up. Australian A.J. Oglivy is playing with the Vanderbilt University Commodores and is rumoured to be the next Australian recruited into the NBA. The Dandenong Rangers (SEABL) are one of the teams to take on the Commodores in this friendly game. The Rangers had in addition to there team Melbourne Tigers Mark Worthington and Chris Anstey suited up to help out. Both teams played different styles of basketball. Vanderbilt style was three points, and not attack in the key and play very physical compared to how we play in Australian, while Dandenong played very much in the key, with defence. From the outset of quarter one the Commodores showed there dominance by scoring over double Dandenong. 31 (Vanderbilt, Jefrey Taylor 7 points, A.J. Ogilvy 6 points), to 14 (Dandenong Mark Worthington, Chris Antsey and Vince Inglima all 4 points). In the second quarter Rangers Mark Worthington (5 points) and Import Vince Inglima (6 points) help kept the scores on the board for Dandenong, but again Vanderbilt overran with 23 points to contain a comfortable lead to take home the game. In the third quarter of the game the Rangers woke up to Vanderbilts style of play and steemed the bleeding by great defence, outscored with 27 (Rangers) to 21 (Vanderbilt) points. Rangers Brett Hobba 5 points, Mark Worthington 7 points Vince inglima 6 points. Vanderbilt Jamine Beal 6 points and A.J. Ogilvy 5 points. In the fourth quarter Vanderbilt woke up to Dandenongs defensive style of play and changed there game to score within the key, but found it harder to score as Dandenong kept there defence up. Vanderbilt Jeffrey Taylor scored 13 points alone in this quarter, from the Rangers Brent Hobba impressed with 8 points and Matt Witherden with 9 points. In the end Vanderbilt on 107 to Dandenong 84, the Rangers lost the game at the end of the first half, as Vanderbilt made a large gap, Dandenong could not recover from.

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Vanderbilt during team introduction.

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Dandenong Ranger Chris Anstey during Introduction. Good to see him helping out.

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Rangers Dusty Jura and Mark Worthington have a friendly chat before the national anthem. Brett Hobba and Chris Anstey looking serious.

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Dandenong Vince Inglima leaps to the hoop.

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Vanderbilt A.J. Ogilvy stops Brent Hobba at the hoop.

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Dandenong Mark Worthington leaps to score.

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Dandenong Mark Worthington and Vanderbilt A.J. Ogilvy have a good laugh after a foul is called.

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Brent Hobba goes to the hoop, as Vanderbilt Andre Walker defends.

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Dandenong Ranger Vince Inglima tries to score as Vanderbilt Charles Hinkle seems helpless to stop.

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Vanderbilt coach Steve Stallings briefs players during timeout.

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Dandenong Mark Worthington leaps to the hoop, th Vanderbilt Lance Gouldbourne does all his best to stop. Note the basketball has the Big V logo for the local state league. Seabl, get some logo’s on balls printed.

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Dandenong Vince Inglima collides with Charles Hinkle at the hoop.

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Vanderbilt A.J. Ogilvy collides with Dandenong Chris Anstey at the line.

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Vanderbilt A.J. Ogilvy tries to pass with Dandenong Chris Anstey in defence.

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Vanderbilt Charles Hinkle about to land one in the hoop.

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Vanderbilt Charles Hinkle watching the ball go through the hoop.

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Vanderbilt A.J. Ogilvy about to sink a ball in.

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Vanderbilt A.J. Ogilvy on the rim.

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Vanderbilt A.J. Ogilvy loses the ball to Dandenong Dusty Jura and Jon Shepard.

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Dandenong Matt Witherden tries to plant one in with the help of Chris Anstey.

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Vanderbilt A.J. Ogilvy is blocked by Dandenong Dusty Jura.

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Vanderbilt Festus Ezeli hammers one in.

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Vanderbilt coach Steve Stallings and Dandenong Mark Worthington shake hands after the game.

Nunwading Spectres versus Brisbane Spartans…

admin — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 11:44:24 +0000

The final game in the season for the lady Spectres. They had to win this game for there final chances to stay alive. Nunwading did not field a full team, but today used some of the D-League girls, to make the numbers. Brisbane is a tough team to beat. Win or Lose today for the Spartans they still make the finals, holding the second position on the ladder after Knox. The Lady Spectres in the first quarter lead the Spartans by eight points at the end of the quarter. In the second quarter Spectres increased the 18 points. 46 to 28 points. The Spectres played to make sure they were in the finals by half time. Brisbane rallied in the third quarter to outscore the Spectres by one point, but this was not enough. Forth quarter again the Spartans scored double what the Spectres in 18 to 9 points, but the damage from first half the Spartans did not recover for the Spectres to win the game. 67 to 59 points. Highest scorer was Nunwading Kristen Veal with 20 points.

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Nunawading Kristen Veal leaps to the hoop.

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Nunwading Zoe Carr finds a hole in Brisbane defence.

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Brisbane coach briefing players during first quarter timeout.

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Nunawading Coach Mike Brainbridge briefing players during first quarter timeout.

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Nunawading Sarah Green passes the ball.

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Nunawading Zoe Carr finds Brisbane defence tough.

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Nunawading Zoe Carr finds a gap in Brisbane defence.

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Nunawading Kristen Veal looks for a opportunity.

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Nunawading Sarah Green where to pass the ball.

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Nunawading Katie Davis drives to the paint.

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Nunawading Leah McCann aims for the hoop.

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Nunawading Kristen Veal blocked by Brisbane defence.

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Nunwading D-League players shake hands at the end of the game.

Knox Raiders versus Nunawading Spectres…

admin — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 19:35:19 +0000

This was the only game I felt that Nunwading coach Craig Simpson wanted to win this year. Knox won 118 to 91 points. This was the largest away turnout by Nunawading Spectres fans. Nunwading from the go, could not keep up with the more dynamic Knox team. After the first quarter Knox steamed ahead. Nunwading could not catch up. Knox lead in the score 33-27-30-28 to Nunwading 28-22-17-24 points. Shane McDonald and Knox CJ Massingdale were the highest scorer with 22 points each.

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Knox Lester Strong plants one in.

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Knox Lester Strong leaps to the hoop.

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Knox Mick Hill leaps to the hoop.

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Knox CJ Massingdale is blocked by Nunwading defence.

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Nunawading coach Craig Simpson .

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Knox team rally before the going back on court.

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Knox CJ Massingdale drives to the paint.

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Knox Lester Strong tries shoot the ball.

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Knox CJ Massingdale leaps to the hoop.

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Knox CJ Massingdale leaps to the hoop.

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Knox CJ Massingdale leaps to the hoop.

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Nunwading Brad Bridgewater leaps to the hoop, as Knox Lester Strong blocks.

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Nunwading Brad Bridgewater hangs off the hoop.

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Nunwading Brad Bridgewater leaps to the hoop.

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Nunwading Nathan Kennedy leaps to the hoop.

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Nunwading Brad Bridgewater leaps to the hoop.

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Nunwading Brad Bridgewater leaps to the hoop.

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Nunwading Nathan Kennedy leaps to the hoop.

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Nunwading David Donaldson leaps to the hoop.

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Nunwading Mark Whitehead ties to break throu Knox defence.

Image from this weeks newspaper.

Upwey-Tecoma versus Silvan…

admin — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 07:42:11 +0000

Netball for Upwey-Tecoma, who will make the finals this year. The A grade side did not have to play today due to Silvan who does not have a A grade team. The Upwey-Tecoma B grade team, trounced on the Silvan side. Silvan this year are having difficulties holding making the numbers in a B grade team. Silvan will not make the finals.

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Upwey-Tecoma Brooke Dunn about to pass the ball.

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Upwey-Tecoma Kylie Power blocks Silvan Corrine Gallet from passing the ball.

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Upwey-Tecoma Kylie Power makes a decision on where to move the ball.

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Upwey-Tecoma Brooke Dunn aims for the hoop.

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Upwey-Tecoma Noami Ellis aims for the hoop.

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Upwey-Tecoma Brooke Dunn aims the ball.

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Upwey-Tecoma Noami Ellis aims the ball.

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Upwey-Tecoma catches the ball.

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Upwey-Tecoma Noami Ellis catches the ball.

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Silvan Kate Brooks lunges for the ball.

This weeks newspaper article.

Kilsyth Cobras versus Ballarat Miners…

admin — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 12:49:59 +0000

This was a futile game for Ballarat D-League men. The Ballarat men held the game for the first quarter with 20 points to Kilsyths 24 points. In the second to fourth quarter (Kilsyth 55-86-113 to Ballarat 34-47-58), the Cobras over ran the Miners at such a alarming rate, that if there was a mercy rule (as in baseball) it should have be enacted at half time. Ballarat had no answer to the Cobras as in players, nor in defence. Kilsyth Glenn Potts was the highest scorer with 26 points while Michael Agnew at 11 points was Ballarat highest scorer.

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Kilsyth Joel Naburg runs to the line.

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Kilsyth Joel Naburg leaps to the hoop.

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Kilsyth Joel Naburg finds Ballarat defense tight.

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Kilsyth Joel Nasburg finds Ballarat defense tight.

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Kilsyth Joel Naburg leaps to the hoop.

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Kilsyth Cam Johnson aims for the hoop.

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Kilsyth Noel Nasburg aims for the hoop.