U18 Boys Premier League 08/09

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Brand new thread now open for discussion :cool:

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Can anyone tell me when the grading tournament is please

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Can anyone tell me when the grading tournament is please

The grading weekend is on 18/19 October with the season set to commence Sat 1/11/08.

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top 4 this year:
brissie
spartans
logan
gold coast

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Brisbane have a very good team.
Gold Coast with a strong team too.

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top 4 this year:
brissie
spartans
logan
gold coast

Brissy as early favourites based on performances last year. Not sure about Gold Coast and Logan? Spartans always strong.

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just woundering wat each teams has this year which players have moved to new teams who are the key players for each team who afre the best players in the league

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heard quite a few Spartains players have mooved around to clubs like Logan, GC and Runaway?

TRUE?

hope the parents attitudes dont move to the clubs with em.

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heard quite a few Spartains players have mooved around to clubs like Logan, GC and Runaway?

TRUE?


hope the parents attitudes dont move to the clubs with em.


Attitudes are made by Associations like SD treating their members like shit.

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heard quite a few Spartains players have mooved around to clubs like Logan, GC and Runaway?

TRUE?

hope the parents attitudes dont move to the clubs with em.

Wouldnt be suprised if that were true. Am interested to know exactly why tho?

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If it is true hope the parents have left there greviances behind and dont start any trouble/shite at the new association.

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heard quite a few Spartains players have mooved around to clubs like Logan, GC and Runaway?

TRUE?

hope the parents attitudes dont move to the clubs with em.

No out of town transfers in the Gold Coast line up. Players are only eligible to play if they compete in 60% of the Gold Coast Club season. Players whose parents move residence to the area are exempted.

A similar rule in other Associations may reduce the green-house gas emmissions of parents criss-crossing the City of Brisbane in search of a better team!! :D

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No out of town transfers in the Gold Coast line up. Players are only eligible to play if they compete in 60% of the Gold Coast Club season. Players whose parents move residence to the area are exempted.

A similar rule in other Associations may reduce the green-house gas emmissions of parents criss-crossing the City of Brisbane in search of a better team!! :D


Do not believe half of what you hear as far as movement goes. At District trainings this week they had three teams ready to go, two of which are expected to play division one. The only people that Districts have let go are those that not a part of future plans. Programs are funny things. No good having great juniors who are not willing to do the extra and hard work to become seniors. Parents who allow the child to move every year always look short term. They do not see the bigger picture nor do they understand it is about the club not the team just like it is about the name on the front of the shirt not the back. Districts will be competitive in all ages, both male and female, with the under 16 boys being the target of the greatest focus by the Association. Lets see who finishes highest in the Vince Hickey Cup this year.

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Do not believe half of what you hear as far as movement goes. At District trainings this week they had three teams ready to go, two of which are expected to play division one. The only people that Districts have let go are those that not a part of future plans. Programs are funny things. No good having great juniors who are not willing to do the extra and hard work to become seniors. Parents who allow the child to move every year always look short term. They do not see the bigger picture nor do they understand it is about the club not the team just like it is about the name on the front of the shirt not the back. Districts will be competitive in all ages, both male and female, with the under 16 boys being the target of the greatest focus by the Association. Lets see who finishes highest in the Vince Hickey Cup this year.

The under 16 boys at SD will be the greatest focus because that is the the weak point of SD this year.

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Heard that Aaron Hazelman and Max Tuavo were going to southern districts?

If that's true..that is a major dog act on brisbane.

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Why would it be a dog act if Aaron Hazelman and Max Tuavo leave Brisbane? They can play for whoever they want. What do they owe Bris Caps?

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Why would it be a dog act if Aaron Hazelman and Max Tuavo leave Brisbane? They can play for whoever they want. What do they owe Bris Caps?
The same thing Matt Hodgson owed Ipswich.

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Heard that Aaron Hazelman and Max Tuavo were going to southern districts?

If that's true..that is a major dog act on brisbane.

was likely they werent going to make brisbane team anyway
how is it a dog act ? players should be free to change clubs at will (even if it is to spartans)

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was likely they werent going to make brisbane team anyway
how is it a dog act ? players should be free to change clubs at will (even if it is to spartans)

Club loyality is a thing of the past. Its the same in the professional leagues. Players are motivated for selfish reasons these days, not saying thats a bad thing or its their fault, but thats the way the system is.

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PLayers have to look after their own welfare because the truth is clubs have no loyalty to the players either, as soon as someone better rocks up its tough luck for you. Also clubs are often run by people who dont have the necessary expertise and appint coaches who are not qualified to further a players dareer. if that happens the best thing to do is run like hell

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Well anyway, who do you think will win the grading tournament?
I have safe bets on Gold Coast.

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Well anyway, who do you think will win the grading tournament?
I have safe bets on Gold Coast.

Its September, who really cares who WINS the grading Tourny? Do they actually have a winner?

More interested in knowing who qualifies and then who wins the real competitions.

Anyone who is playing their best in October, won't be winning any thing later on in the year.

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Its September, who really cares who WINS the grading Tourny? Do they actually have a winner?

More interested in knowing who qualifies and then who wins the real competitions.

Anyone who is playing their best in October, won't be winning any thing later on in the year.

That's very narrow minded thinking. Strong playing teams in Oct means other teams will need to work harder to catch up. You'd hope that would be the case anyway!

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That's very narrow minded thinking. Strong playing teams in Oct means other teams will need to work harder to catch up. You'd hope that would be the case anyway!
Last years top 2 grading tourny went top 2 BQJBC and top 2 Classics though neither were playing at their top in October. Gold Coast should win the lot this year depending on who coaches them.

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Last years top 2 grading tourny went top 2 BQJBC and top 2 Classics though neither were playing at their top in October. Gold Coast should win the lot this year depending on who coaches them.

Point taken. Coaches play a HUGE part in outcome of this age group, more so than other age groups. Players skills not question but team management and production determined by coachs' coaching skills thru season. Who is coaching GC PL? Logan has Nate, SW has JC- looks like Associations are finally learning this fact.

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Last years top 2 grading tourny went top 2 BQJBC and top 2 Classics though neither were playing at their top in October. Gold Coast should win the lot this year depending on who coaches them.

Steve Weiland is the GC U 18 head coach. What makes anyone think they will win the lot? Has there been some transfers to the Coast? Thats the only way they will compete with the top three of SD, Logan and Brisbane. Of course Emu will tell you no one transfers to the GC, cause of their rules. Old Emu might make a good president, he he he.

Gold Coast will not finish in top 3 in PL 2009. They may win the grading comp, just like Steves team did in U16's last year. Like that GC u 16 team, this group will not be there when the whips are a cracking at classics.

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Steve Weiland is the GC U 18 head coach. What makes anyone think they will win the lot? Has there been some transfers to the Coast? Thats the only way they will compete with the top three of SD, Logan and Brisbane. Of course Emu will tell you no one transfers to the GC, cause of their rules. Old Emu might make a good president, he he he.

Gold Coast will not finish in top 3 in PL 2009. They may win the grading comp, just like Steves team did in U16's last year. Like that GC u 16 team, this group will not be there when the whips are a cracking at classics.
I do.
And judging by the large number of experienced Coaches who came out of retirement to throw their hats in the ring for the job, I'm not the only one thinking that way.
I've coached an U/18 team to bqjbc and Classics wins before and I said they should win it. Steve Weiland came within a few points of winning U/13 Regionals with most of these guys in 2005. Frank Goldfinch won U/15's with the nucleus of these GC boys in 2007 and Steve will win it with them in 2009. Emu Franklin is right and there are no 'imports'. (This time) No real bigs and no real superstars just a kick arse group of athletically talented guys who know how to play together. Coach Weiland will recognise previous successful systems and get these guys home. Interesting that nobody here has rated the biggest threat to GC. A team under a previous Classics winning Coach also but who shall remain nameless because he likes to fly under the radar.

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I do.
And judging by the large number of experienced Coaches who came out of retirement to throw their hats in the ring for the job, I'm not the only one thinking that way.
I've coached an U/18 team to bqjbc and Classics wins before and I said they should win it. Steve Weiland came within a few points of winning U/13 Regionals with most of these guys in 2005. Frank Goldfinch won U/15's with the nucleus of these GC boys in 2007 and Steve will win it with them in 2009. Emu Franklin is right and there are no 'imports'. (This time) No real bigs and no real superstars just a kick arse group of athletically talented guys who know how to play together. Coach Weiland will recognise previous successful systems and get these guys home. Interesting that nobody here has rated the biggest threat to GC. A team under a previous Classics winning Coach also but who shall remain nameless because he likes to fly under the radar.

Warrick coaching the 18's at the Dore is he?
Have you retired after your very sucessful season in 08?
Still disagree with you about GC, but they will be around the mark, 4/5th is ok.

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who do gc have anyway? blank , frankland , seton who else??/
my prediction is bbi vs SD final at classics

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Warrick coaching the 18's at the Dore is he?
Have you retired after your very sucessful season in 08?
Still disagree with you about GC, but they will be around the mark, 4/5th is ok.
Warwick is coaching but said he's got all bottom agers bar about 2 so he's not going to mention the "W" word. (?!?!) Yep! Warwick's coaching without trying to win!(?) You heard it here first!
Not retired from coaching just not coaching in Australia next year. Besides the Classics clashes with the Worlds (Emus) and I want to see Mitch, Jord, Brockum and the Queenslanders play if they make the final cut.
Guess time will tell about the GC outfit but they have the nucleus of a pretty able team.
Wonder who'll get the State team next year?

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ROAHN
MELLOY

REPPPPP runawaybay

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PLayers have to look after their own welfare because the truth is clubs have no loyalty to the players either, as soon as someone better rocks up its tough luck for you.

As a player who has moved associations I would have to agree! The word loyalty is only used by associations when talking about players 'leaving', they show little loyalty to those players already there.

If a player thinks it's necessary to move associations because of better coaching availability, better team mechanics, then why shouldn't they???

If you are working for one company & have the opportunity to get a job at another company with better management, better employees & better pay then of course you would go.

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As a player who has moved associations I would have to agree! The word loyalty is only used by associations when talking about players 'leaving', they show little loyalty to those players already there.

If a player thinks it's necessary to move associations because of better coaching availability, better team mechanics, then why shouldn't they???

If you are working for one company & have the opportunity to get a job at another company with better management, better employees & better pay then of course you would go.
The Y generation...
not that there's anything wrong with that.

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I've heard Ben and Beau Bergen will be playing for Maroochydore this season, can anyone confirm this?

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should be a competive year, logan brisbane goldie and with warwick cqaching the beach boys all in with a chance.

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who are the bergans?

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who are the bergans?

No threat.

Logan got 3-4 new players turn up to trials/training last night. From SW and SD. Going for record here, 3 PL teams??????

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MELLOY

REPPPPP runawaybay


is a write off.

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anyone no if any north teams will be competitive??

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townsville will be the most competitve in the north..no where near south teams however.

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MELLOY

REPPPPP runawaybay

Needs a reality check. Will get one soon enough.

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yeah i heard that Logan has a couple of new players.
they have Jah Skelton SW
Daniel Sims SW
Jarryd Coleman SD
those are some key players who can change the outcome
of games

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with fhose players logan will be confident of winning as they did in 16s in 2006 very strong squad.

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yeah i heard that Logan has a couple of new players.
they have Jah Skelton SW
Daniel Sims SW
Jarryd Coleman SD
those are some key players who can change the outcome
of games

pffffffffffffffffft coleman and jah got nothing but size
sims good player nice cross over but needs to work on his attitude

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Teo -?
Gameron - ?

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Soooo..... How many Associations has Jah played for?

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At least 4, maybe 5... nearly got the whole set.

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Teo -?
Gameron - ?

Gameron isnt playing.

Teo is nothing but a streetballer. Incredible athlete, which helps him a lot, but it only gets you so far in 18s. Any good defender will shut him down.

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Jah was at SW trials and laughed when someone mentioned logan to him. of course, he may be trialling at both?

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used the right way teo is a freak, he is at jpc and will develop into a fine player , both boys will be missed , brisbane will be hard to roll .

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used the right way teo is a freak, he is at jpc and will develop into a fine player , both boys will be missed , brisbane will be hard to roll .

How will he develope by not playing rep basketball? Not being smart, just genuinely want to know how any kid can develope by not playing against the best? JPC play in a real weak league and school ball is a joke anyway. Just can not see him "developing" from only playing school ball.

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jpc play inthe under 23 gbl in brissy and train reguarly under a experienced coach. jordan was asked to attend this school.he is a player not a streetballer.

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BBI would have to be favourites, with their 2nd team last year (im assumin were mostly bottom age) playin well in premier league. Plus BBI did well in u16s last year, so some good bottom agers coming up.

Spartans, dont know whats going on if Coleman has gone to logan???

Logan will be strong with the addtion of Coleman.

Any thoughts on other teams? or the above teams?

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BBI would have to be favourites, with their 2nd team last year (im assumin were mostly bottom age) playin well in premier league. Plus BBI did well in u16s last year, so some good bottom agers coming up.

Spartans, dont know whats going on if Coleman has gone to logan???

Logan will be strong with the addtion of Coleman.

Any thoughts on other teams? or the above teams?

Logan and Spartans to again meet in the GF.

Logan have a father son combo in Nat And Daniel Sims as coach and point guard.
Throw in State palyers Josh Okamogon and Taylor Berry with Richard Norris and a few more JPC boys and they will be around the mark.

Spartans have recurited two State players from BBI in Big Max Tauvo and Aron Hazelman, they will be in the first team, with Tommy Laycock, Jim Wallace, Ash Minchin, Luke Tyler. They will be tough. Apparently the well travelled Keeba Battee is training with the side too, so no problem with size.

Brisbane have no size, they do have Macca and Corbin. Eric Sengstock if he stays healthy will help. After that they are average.

Gold Coast according to G Force will be a Force. Apparently have 3 new guys 2 bigs from Tweed and a decent guard from Coffs Harbour. Too guard heavy for mine, Seaton has not grown at all, still a strong lad thou.

The Dore have added the Bergen Twins from Bundy, keeping open that pipe line of Wide Bay boys recruited to the Dore. They do have the comps best coach, but they really will be gearing for next year, Warrick loves that kinda talk.

I hear Super Coach JC is running the SW boys, no idea how they will go.

I hear The Bay do not even have a court to train on, nor a coach and may not even field a team. That would be a travesty as they have some decent bottom aged klids. Apparently they have a rule that no parents can coach their kids, ruling out the obvious choice; Ricardo Lawyer. Seems its ok for a Grandmother to coach her grandson at Runaway Bay, but not a mother or father?? Go figure!!

No disrespect to any other centres, its just i have nothing on you guys.

Please feel free to add to, flame or agree with my comments.

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Gameron isnt playing.

Teo is nothing but a streetballer. Incredible athlete, which helps him a lot, but it only gets you so far in 18s. Any good defender will shut him down.

Teo is a man amongst boys. He will dunk on you and smile politely. He played well under Vasterink at Logan. Can't wait to see his development with JPC coaches.

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true that, everyone played better under justin a great young coach with good instincts, some of his logan senior coaches could learn a lot watching him go about business.

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Logan and Spartans to again meet in the GF.

Logan have a father son combo in Nat And Daniel Sims as coach and point guard.
Throw in State palyers Josh Okamogon and Taylor Berry with Richard Norris and a few more JPC boys and they will be around the mark.

Spartans have recurited two State players from BBI in Big Max Tauvo and Aron Hazelman, they will be in the first team, with Tommy Laycock, Jim Wallace, Ash Minchin, Luke Tyler. They will be tough. Apparently the well travelled Keeba Battee is training with the side too, so no problem with size.

Brisbane have no size, they do have Macca and Corbin. Eric Sengstock if he stays healthy will help. After that they are average.

Gold Coast according to G Force will be a Force. Apparently have 3 new guys 2 bigs from Tweed and a decent guard from Coffs Harbour. Too guard heavy for mine, Seaton has not grown at all, still a strong lad thou.

The Dore have added the Bergen Twins from Bundy, keeping open that pipe line of Wide Bay boys recruited to the Dore. They do have the comps best coach, but they really will be gearing for next year, Warrick loves that kinda talk.

I hear Super Coach JC is running the SW boys, no idea how they will go.

I hear The Bay do not even have a court to train on, nor a coach and may not even field a team. That would be a travesty as they have some decent bottom aged klids. Apparently they have a rule that no parents can coach their kids, ruling out the obvious choice; Ricardo Lawyer. Seems its ok for a Grandmother to coach her grandson at Runaway Bay, but not a mother or father?? Go figure!!

No disrespect to any other centres, its just i have nothing on you guys.

Please feel free to add to, flame or agree with my comments.

hahaha. i love the well travelled comment. very true. However i have to disagree with your brisbane comment. From what i have heard and seen, these boys look reasonably deep. But yes you are right about their height. Does this mean that macca will play more towards the 3 spot?

Logan will be strong as usual. Very atheltic team. So is Teo playing rep?

Districts have a very strong, fast team on paper..however who is going to pass the ball? Just from looking at the names, they certainly won't be shot shy.

Gold Coast guard line up looking very strong, as well as being well balanced as per last year.

I'd say brisbane and logan will be hard too stop, meeting in the final.

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true that, everyone played better under justin a great young coach with good instincts, some of his logan senior coaches could learn a lot watching him go about business.

Watch out for Luke Vasterink Justin's brother. Hes going to be good as well. Just great with the kids. Studying education as well.

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14 teams have nominated for premier league.

2 x GC
2 x BBI
2 x SD
Runaway Bay
Logan
SW
Redlands
Northside
Maroochydore
Ippy
Toowoomba

Any guesses who will make it?

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depends how they structure the grading comp.

if they go with 2 pools of 7 where the top 4 in each pool goes through (but that will mean 6 games over two days),

or if they go with 2 pools of 3 and 2 pools of 4 and then the top 2 in each pool goes through.

either way it is going to open the door for some upsets as one loss can shut the door on your entry.

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Brisbane have no size, they do have Macca and Corbin. Eric Sengstock if he stays healthy will help. After that they are average.

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BBI have the bottom age Scheibner dont they? Nothing 'average' about that kids game!

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depends how they structure the grading comp.

if they go with 2 pools of 7 where the top 4 in each pool goes through (but that will mean 6 games over two days),

or if they go with 2 pools of 3 and 2 pools of 4 and then the top 2 in each pool goes through.

either way it is going to open the door for some upsets as one loss can shut the door on your entry.

Wat did they do last year? if they go with option b above, it means that you only really have to win 1 game if your in a pool of 3 to go through?

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BBI have the bottom age Scheibner dont they? Nothing 'average' about that kids game!

lol. you seem to be a fan..
aparently he pulled out and went to the second team. heard this rumour at school.

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lol. you seem to be a fan..
aparently he pulled out and went to the second team. heard this rumour at school.
Kids got game. Would be a good rotation with Macca and Corben and add value to the side.

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14 teams have nominated for premier league.

2 x GC
2 x BBI
2 x SD
Runaway Bay
Logan
SW
Redlands
Northside
Maroochydore
Ippy
Toowoomba

Any guesses who will make it?

Top 8

GC
BBI 1 & 2
SD
Logan
SW
Maroochy
Ippy.

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14 teams have nominated for premier league.

2 x GC
2 x BBI
2 x SD
Runaway Bay
Logan
SW
Redlands
Northside
Maroochydore
Ippy
Toowoomba

Any guesses who will make it?

that's a lot of teams. i thought sd had 3 teams going for pl ?

who is coaching all the gc and sd teams ?

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Kids got game. Would be a good rotation with Macca and Corben and add value to the side.

Heard he pulled out to the second team...
As you say...backing up McCarron and Wroe would help brisbane a lot.
Brisbane's sucess will depend on how these 2 boys are played..

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Steve Weiland is coaching the first team. He has had a long association with these boys, coached the Gold Coast Gliders women's QABL team this season and has recently been appointed State Under 20 women's assistant coach.
The development team is coached by Big Dion Meha. He has been involved with Gold Coast for the last 5 years or so. He is a former New Zealand national coach.

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Heard he pulled out to the second team...
As you say...backing up McCarron and Wroe would help brisbane a lot.
Brisbane's sucess will depend on how these 2 boys are played..

Heard the same...whats going on in BNE! The kid obviously is chasing more minutes, a bit selfish imo as basketball is a team sport.

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Heard the same...whats going on in BNE! The kid obviously is chasing more minutes, a bit selfish imo as basketball is a team sport.

I reckon you have no idea; obviously!!
Much better to just call him selfish I guess? Cheap shots are pretty easy on here.

Maybe he wants to relax and just play with his mates this season? He might be spending his time working out on his game and his body. It's early days, classics aren't till July. There is a lot of important BBall to be played before then.

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what national team did Dion Meha coach ? sounds like a fantasy to me

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Heard the same...whats going on in BNE! The kid obviously is chasing more minutes, a bit selfish imo as basketball is a team sport.

You are a moron. Does it help the team to hinder a players development by sitting him on the bench? Can't he be a valuable team member playing on the second team? You suggest he should do something that is not in his best interest for the sake of a particular team. What about the teams responsibility to the players development I am sick of hearing about sacrificing for the team. It is not the team that earns a college scholarship. it is not the team that lands a professional contract it is not the team that gets selected for QAS or AIS or National teams and it is not the team that spends countless hours working on his game, it is the individual.
It is the coaches job to collect a group of individual players and put in place a system that complements the players abilities and ensures the individuals develop in a manner befitting their potential and their work ethic.
In my experience MOST teams DO NOT achieve this so please give up on the cliches they are a load of shit Truth is in most clubs and most teams its every man for himself

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It's pretty obvious. Garret wants to be the star.
He can't do that with Mitch at the point, so he goes to the second team where he will lead them as well as develope better as a player.

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I think he just wants to be the best player he can be no need to call anyone a star at age group level

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Teo is playing rep, and is far from a streetballer. Has developed over the past year to be an impact player, expect some jams from him on some kids this year.

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Teo is playing rep, and is far from a streetballer. Has developed over the past year to be an impact player, expect some jams from him on some kids this year.

Dude, Teo is cutting it at the schools comp in one of the most stacked team in the division...how the hell is he going to cut it when he is playing against rep teams?

I know of a team who has already got plans to attack him, can he defend?

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Dude, Teo is cutting it at the schools comp in one of the most stacked team in the division...how the hell is he going to cut it when he is playing against rep teams?

I know of a team who has already got plans to attack him, can he defend?

Well from watching his games against ipswich grammer and gregory terrace yesterday how can you say that he is not cutting it? if u were actually at the game u wouldve seen a run of about 10-12 points in the space of 3-4 minutes in addition to a sorry boy from terrace who ended up tasting teo's nuts, after two hand yacking on him?

Not saying he's the best player in the league or anything, but a bit of respect is deserved for this guy.

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dude forget school and rep basketball put jordan in a team with more creativity , guidelines rather than structure and develop his skills and give him a little more freedom as he picks up the game.he has too much athletic ability and as yet doesn't no when and where,i hope he is a player in the making.

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You are a moron. Does it help the team to hinder a players development by sitting him on the bench? Can't he be a valuable team member playing on the second team? You suggest he should do something that is not in his best interest for the sake of a particular team. What about the teams responsibility to the players development I am sick of hearing about sacrificing for the team. It is not the team that earns a college scholarship. it is not the team that lands a professional contract it is not the team that gets selected for QAS or AIS or National teams and it is not the team that spends countless hours working on his game, it is the individual.
It is the coaches job to collect a group of individual players and put in place a system that complements the players abilities and ensures the individuals develop in a manner befitting their potential and their work ethic.
In my experience MOST teams DO NOT achieve this so please give up on the cliches they are a load of shit Truth is in most clubs and most teams its every man for himself

That is a very different veiw of things. I think I agree

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what about costal suns.

i herd throught the great vine that they had over 30 people trial for them.
and they have a few star players aswell.

they will have a well structured team this year with new head coach shannon cook who also coaches ABA

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what about costal suns.

they will have a well structured team this year with new head coach shannon cook who also coaches ABA

fishing for some attention :)

i wouldn't say that any team cookie has coached has a lot of structure. nice guy but not a lot of respect.

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what about costal suns.

i herd throught the great vine that they had over 30 people trial for them.
and they have a few star players aswell.

they will have a well structured team this year with new head coach shannon cook who also coaches ABA

If they were that confident they would have nominated for Premier League, but they havnt??

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with fhose players logan will be confident of winning as they did in 16s in 2006 very strong squad.

it doesnt look like its going to be the same players as u/16 how can you say this,they have a different coach and players,i

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Grading tourny at SD on the 18th.

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Anyone know how many tems nominated
what the format for games is
how the draw works
or better still what is the draw r when it is out

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Logan will have a very strong team this year with the likes of Daniel Sims, Richard Morris, Jordan Teo, Taylor Barry, Jarrod Coleman, Jah ? and Josh Ogunmogan.

They played the new Logan WNBL game and won by 14.
they also have another game on saturday the 27th at JPC.
They will be good competitors for the title again as they did is the 2007 State classics at Brissy.

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different team but could be good,.will they come together,whose the point can't see one in the group named, they do have a good coach and should go close but brissy will be tuf.

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leave ma boy garrett alone

whatever he wants to do is his decison

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leave ma boy garrett alone

whatever he wants to do is his decison

YYYYYEEEEAAAA GAAARRRRREETTTT hes my bbbboooiii

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Grading to be 3pm to 8pm at SD.

20 minute games (2x10min halves).

If you don't make the top 8 you have to back up again the next day for the Cup grading comp.

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how do you make the top 8

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Logan will have a very strong team this year with the likes of Daniel Sims, Richard Morris, Jordan Teo, Taylor Barry, Jarrod Coleman, Jah ? and Josh Ogunmogan.

They played the new Logan WNBL game and won by 14.
they also have another game on saturday the 27th at JPC.
They will be good competitors for the title again as they did is the 2007 State classics at Brissy.

They Logan team played there second game against the Logan WNBL team, only having 6 players they stilll won by 2 points.

with a full squad i wonder how good they will be??

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They Logan team played there second game against the Logan WNBL team, only having 6 players they stilll won by 2 points.

with a full squad i wonder how good they will be??

I also wonder wat would happen if they came against a quality wnbl team like Townsville fire.

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Logan certainly getting a head start on the other teams looking favourites at this stage.
Any other teams under way or any other games happening?

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Logan certainly getting a head start on the other teams looking favourites at this stage.
Any other teams under way or any other games happening?

there only the favorites because no1 has talked about any other teams

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Logan certainly getting a head start on the other teams looking favourites at this stage.
Any other teams under way or any other games happening?

Name the Logan team!

Key players weren't even at those pre games, Jordan, Jah, Josh... wonder how they would have gone with stronger line up. Logan has potential if team selected correctly.

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Name the Logan team!

Key players weren't even at those pre games, Jordan, Jah, Josh... wonder how they would have gone with stronger line up. Logan has potential if team selected correctly.

Brisbane will be strong as usual.

Districts must be in top 3.

Logan strong but will miss Gameron at the point.


18 classics will be full of upsets and surprises as usual.

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Logan should try playing a real team dont think beating girls is something I;d be bragging about. Suppose its good if you want to get a win Go the skirts

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Logan should try playing a real team dont think beating girls is something I;d be bragging about. Suppose its good if you want to get a win Go the skirts

Bet you there are a lot of female basketballers that could out-play you:)

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logan will have the most depth out of any other team. when they get their chemistry they will one of the toughest teams by far

[Boondalreff]

If they were that confident they would have nominated for Premier League, but they havnt??

yeahh costal just selected there full team last night at there training session.

and are still yet to nominate for division 1.

Strong starting 5 for costal- stewart cummings , Filipo Elisio, Teal derbogosian, Jesse Kresevik and Jayden Lloyd.

Stewart and Filipo definate State players this year

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the only way stewart cummings will make the state team is if his Dad throws around afew green notes infront of the coaches face.

as for filipo the kid loves to party no way he has the mind set for a state team would rather be out drinking then coming to a state training session.
will have to see how this kid goes as far as mind set goes.

coastal needs to hurry up and make up there mind on div 1 or div 2. stop talking about it and choose that simple.

cheers

[Fly]

and are still yet to nominate for division 1.



edit: nominations closed weeks ago, were finalised monday.

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Brisbane will be strong as usual.

Districts must be in top 3.

Logan strong but will miss Gameron at the point.


18 classics will be full of upsets and surprises as usual.

They might of lost Gameron but they did get Daniel Sims so there shoulden't be much to worry about.
The 6 players that were playing on saturday for the second game against Logan Wnbl were Richard Morris, Daniel Sims, Grant ?(Bottom Age), Matthew ?(Bottom Age), Taylor Barry and Jackson ?
And they still won by 2 and using a size 6 ball.
Imagine how strong they will be with Josh O, Jah, Jordan Teo and Jarrod Coleman
Team yet to be announced

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Wow at full strength they might beat the girls by even more
go the blouses you're scaring us
but seriously who is coaching and does he know what he is doing? if so they should be tough as hell

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can sum1 tell me about the teams and key players

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Logan and Spartans to again meet in the GF.

Logan have a father son combo in Nat And Daniel Sims as coach and point guard.
Throw in State palyers Josh Okamogon and Taylor Berry with Richard Norris and a few more JPC boys and they will be around the mark.

Spartans have recurited two State players from BBI in Big Max Tauvo and Aron Hazelman, they will be in the first team, with Tommy Laycock, Jim Wallace, Ash Minchin, Luke Tyler. They will be tough. Apparently the well travelled Keeba Battee is training with the side too, so no problem with size.

Brisbane have no size, they do have Macca and Corbin. Eric Sengstock if he stays healthy will help. After that they are average.

Gold Coast according to G Force will be a Force. Apparently have 3 new guys 2 bigs from Tweed and a decent guard from Coffs Harbour. Too guard heavy for mine, Seaton has not grown at all, still a strong lad thou.

The Dore have added the Bergen Twins from Bundy, keeping open that pipe line of Wide Bay boys recruited to the Dore. They do have the comps best coach, but they really will be gearing for next year, Warrick loves that kinda talk.

I hear Super Coach JC is running the SW boys, no idea how they will go.

I hear The Bay do not even have a court to train on, nor a coach and may not even field a team. That would be a travesty as they have some decent bottom aged klids. Apparently they have a rule that no parents can coach their kids, ruling out the obvious choice; Ricardo Lawyer. Seems its ok for a Grandmother to coach her grandson at Runaway Bay, but not a mother or father?? Go figure!!

No disrespect to any other centres, its just i have nothing on you guys.

Please feel free to add to, flame or agree with my comments.

runaway bay have a coach (joel mccinnis) griffith uni coch they have a court and are currently in training
there team is good enought o be in division 1 and i think they will make it

it looks as if it will consist of

rohan melloy
jalen lawyer
jarron mccomish
brennan gibson
joel guy ( big)
new athletic dark kid
micheal merlano
petros armenis
micheal bennett
zach gutteridge
*
maybe 11 and 12 men
coner grant
luke sams..??? still hasnt recovered from injuries
that is alot stronger than there first year team lots more height
and these boys have maintained a strong attitude with each other
they have 2 top age players that played last year in division one with some good wxperiences
from last season

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Any takes on the top 10 guards and bigs?
what r your thoughts?
sharing is caring.

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runaway bay have a coach (joel mccinnis) griffith uni coch they have a court and are currently in training
there team is good enought o be in division 1 and i think they will make it

it looks as if it will consist of

rohan melloy
jalen lawyer
jarron mccomish
brennan gibson
joel guy ( big)
new athletic dark kid
micheal merlano
petros armenis
micheal bennett
zach gutteridge
*
maybe 11 and 12 men
coner grant
luke sams..??? still hasnt recovered from injuries
that is alot stronger than there first year team lots more height
and these boys have maintained a strong attitude with each other
they have 2 top age players that played last year in division one with some good wxperiences
from last season

who put this upp...

they still have no team picked and bay full of young boys that will probably not be able to compete..

so what they have
mike merlano.
jalen lawyer.
rohan melloy.

those boys may be able to play above average BUT THEY WONT COMPETE AGAINST the likes of
corban wreo
mitch mccaron
tom laycock

....

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Bet you there are a lot of female basketballers that could out-play you:)



Doodd logan are going to smash everyteam bring them on.

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Doodd logan are going to smash everyteam bring them on.

Dood.....how can you mouth off when-
there isn't even a team selected yet AND at full strength you lost to girls!

With key players like Coleman not being considered for PL I'd be keeping it zipped until the team can show their skills on court. Mouth power takes no energy, restraint takes discipline.

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Dood.....how can you mouth off when-
there isn't even a team selected yet AND at full strength you lost to girls!

With key players like Coleman not being considered for PL I'd be keeping it zipped until the team can show their skills on court. Mouth power takes no energy, restraint takes discipline.

My only queston is for logan is that who is going to play defense??
Richard Morris maybe, but he cant guard corban, mitch or tom by himself.
You can't tell me that dan sims is going to stop any of them either.
You can't tell me that Josh is going to stop eric, ash or the gold coast big.


I could be wrong, just from what i've seen previously i dont think logan could contain any strong guards or forwards one on one.

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My only queston is for logan is that who is going to play defense??
Richard Morris maybe, but he cant guard corban, mitch or tom by himself.
You can't tell me that dan sims is going to stop any of them either.
You can't tell me that Josh is going to stop eric, ash or the gold coast big.


I could be wrong, just from what i've seen previously i dont think logan could contain any strong guards or forwards one on one.

Daniel Sims is a very good defender and is well cappeable of defending Carban, Tom or Mitch.
And as for josh, he obviously did it two years ago when they won State Classics.
He is one of the best bigs in the legue and will be hard to stop.

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how many people on this site are logan people



i think about 9 outa 10

i'm so sick of people targeting all these cheapshots at boys that they are most probably jelous of their skill and ability to play the game of basketball

show some pride and respect

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daniel sims will be the downfall of logan because of his selfish nature

[Unregistered]

Woohooo, DRAW IS UP..!!!

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teams that will play premiere league this season:

pool a: caps and sd
pool b: maroochy and sw (if breakers is the gc second team ?)
pool c: sd and bris
pool d: logan and gc

how do they determine which teams play in what pool in the sc grading out of the teams that don't make pl ?

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teams that will play premiere league this season:

pool a: caps and sd
pool b: maroochy and sw (if breakers is the gc second team ?)
pool c: sd and bris
pool d: logan and gc

how do they determine which teams play in what pool in the sc grading out of the teams that don't make pl ?

Good question, it seems bq has alot to answer for. For instance why is it that the majority of premier league teams that miss out are in a pool with only 3 teams. They have been well looked after.

[Fly]

From the rules, it doesn't really go into grading for 2nd/3rd division.


The grading competition will be held for all Premier League age groups in which more than 8 teams nominate and for all Southern Cup age groups in which 12 or more teams nominate (unless a similar number of teams have indicated they would prefer to play Challenge Cup, if available in their division, as those who nominated for Southern Cup).
Teams shall be seeded on the basis of previous performances, namely two seasons prior for U14 – U18 and one season prior for U12.

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who put this upp...

they still have no team picked and bay full of young boys that will probably not be able to compete..

so what they have
mike merlano.
jalen lawyer.
rohan melloy.

those boys may be able to play above average BUT THEY WONT COMPETE AGAINST the likes of
corban wreo
mitch mccaron
tom laycock

....
did i say they would compete fuck face
no what i said is they will be good enough to make div 1
just remember a team is a team of players not just one individual
and u have listed 3 players whilst only one of them deserve to be in top 3
being rohaN MELloy the likes of jarron mccomish petros armenis brennan gibson luke sams if healthy
and also remembering that rohan jarron petros brennan luke all play in there div 1 skool side have a good bond then you look at merlano jalen conner zack have all been in a team with them boys at some point so they are all good bond and i think with a good coach they will come together to make it through the year most likly last but bigger and better next year

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Logan and Spartans to again meet in the GF.


I hear The Bay do not even have a court to train on, nor a coach and may not even field a team. That would be a travesty as they have some decent bottom aged klids. Apparently they have a rule that no parents can coach their kids, ruling out the obvious choice; Ricardo Lawyer. Seems its ok for a Grandmother to coach her grandson at Runaway Bay, but not a mother or father?? Go figure!!


Please feel free to add to, flame or agree with my comments.

I chose flame.

They did struggle for a little while filling coaching positions, but that's because they were trying to be picky and scout some coaches. Ric just finished the GBL and D-league season and will be working with that team for d-league or aba if they choose to enter a team, he might just want a break? Runaway bay have about 6 different courts to train on in 3 stadiums and schools in the surrounding areas so finding courts will never be a problem for Gold Coast or Runaway Bay. It's not a written rule that parents can't coach the rep teams but after the u/18 girls who could have won both PL and classics choked under their coach, they've decided to go for a different approach. Alice Michael will be coaching those girls this year. And for the record, Ms Sams does not coach her grandson, Luke for rep. She's coaching the u/14 girls this season. Also, Shane Heal was the coach of his daughter for classics and the second half of PL for u/14s last season.

They have found their coach and managers, begun training (a few weeks late) and are looking good. Mike Melarno was a good find to support Rohan and Jaylan.

Don't know where you're getting your info from.

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first trial today

pretty scrappy.. but who do we reckon has a decent chance??

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daniel sims will be the downfall of logan because of his selfish nature

The only reason why Daniel Sims was a hog at South West was because he didnt have anyone else better to pass it too.
No how has the likes of Jordan Teo, Taylor Barry and richard Morris to pass it to with worring about if they will make a turn over.

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The only reason why Daniel Sims was a hog at South West was because he didnt have anyone else better to pass it too.
No how has the likes of Jordan Teo, Taylor Barry and richard Morris to pass it to with worring about if they will make a turn over.

Agreed.

I think Daniel will fit in just fine with the boys at logan.

Don't forget about Josh Oganmoken also.

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My only queston is for logan is that who is going to play defense??
Richard Morris maybe, but he cant guard corban, mitch or tom by himself.
You can't tell me that dan sims is going to stop any of them either.
You can't tell me that Josh is going to stop eric, ash or the gold coast big.


I could be wrong, just from what i've seen previously i dont think logan could contain any strong guards or forwards one on one.

Taylor Barry, Daniel Sims and Jordan Teo are all very capable to defend the stronger guard's of the league.

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can sum1 tell me about the teams and key players

Can someone tell me about the teams, their key players and those key players strengths.

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Taylor Barry, Daniel Sims and Jordan Teo are all very capable to defend the stronger guard's of the league.

Are you actually joking?

Taylor Barry....defending strong guards. no mate.
Jordan Teo will be able to defend athletic guards as he beats them in that catergory, however smart guards will break him down.

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i guess we will see how they go in 2 weeks.

how will they match up against the gc waves ?
who is playing for the waves ?

could be some bragging rights on the line.

[Unregistered]

how will south west do ?

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when is the last time that you guys have seen, any of the logan boys play,
im pretty sure corban is the most over rated player in the league, so he has no game at all
we may see at grading comp,

should be an interesting season.

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i guess we will see how they go in 2 weeks.

how will they match up against the gc waves ?
who is playing for the waves ?

could be some bragging rights on the line.

games to watch

CAPS PLAY BAY at 3:00
SD PLAY BBI SILVER 3:00
LOGAN PLAY GC WAVES at 3:50

i think a ridiculous set up for grading comp, and the some key teams
wont have the chance to make prem. league

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when is the last time that you guys have seen, any of the logan boys play,
im pretty sure corban is the most over rated player in the league, so he has no game at all
we may see at grading comp,

should be an interesting season.

Yeah Corbin Wroe is definately overated. Wondering how the f@#k an overated guy like that makes a 10 man Australian team that just competed in an Oceanic tournament?

You guys should have some balls and tell us who you are? I am sure your sorry arse will get punished by the overated Wroe at the Grading tournament. Weak as piss man!!

[Unregistered]

You are all missing the key factor here.... It is a grading tournament.

No one will remember who won the grading tournament, nor will they care.

The Big Dance is in June 09, plain and simple.

[Coach P]

South West will be fast and strong team this year. New look team. So watchout could surprise some teams.

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You are all missing the key factor here.... It is a grading tournament.

No one will remember who won the grading tournament, nor will they care.

The Big Dance is in June 09, plain and simple.

Pretty sure i remember last years winners were Maroochy and GC. Maroochy went on to win everything. Grading could give us an indication of things to come.

However a 20min game is alot different to a fully timed game during the season, so who knows??

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Pretty sure i remember last years winners were Maroochy and GC. Maroochy went on to win everything. Grading could give us an indication of things to come.

However a 20min game is alot different to a fully timed game during the season, so who knows??


Yes it will give you an indication, but you are correct in its hardly a true indication of anything the way the games are set up. There is also no clear winner at the tournament with most top seeds not playing each other.

Add to that a lot of teams (other than Logan it appears) are still getting into the swing of things with some only just finalizing teams and as such wont be anywhere near at their potential at the Grading Tournie.

Bragging rights as another poster mentioned aren't on The Line. Premier league winner will have something to talk about though

Good luck to all teams on the day, should be a fun one to get an indication :D .

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Yeah Corbin Wroe is definately overated. Wondering how the f@#k an overated guy like that makes a 10 man Australian team that just competed in an Oceanic tournament?

You guys should have some balls and tell us who you are? I am sure your sorry arse will get punished by the overated Wroe at the Grading tournament. Weak as piss man!!

totally agree , is there a better defender in the league than corban ? in my oppinion no way he is miles ahead he moves his feet and takes charges thats wat win games

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totally agree , is there a better defender in the league than corban ? in my oppinion no way he is miles ahead he moves his feet and takes charges thats wat win games

Is there a better defender than Corbin Wroe? Or anyone close?

[Unregistered]

Is there a better defender than Corbin Wroe? Or anyone close?

Logan div 1 team announced last night. No Corbin or Skelton.... comments..............

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Logan div 1 team announced last night. No Corbin or Skelton.... comments..............

OR Argon, Donovan, Coleman. Wassssup Logan????????

[Unregistered]

Dont believe that stuff about logan for a second.

How are other teams shaping up?

any more games being played before grading?

[Unregistered]

Dont believe that stuff about logan for a second.

How are other teams shaping up?

any more games being played before grading?

As unbelieveable as it sounds it's true. No Coleman, Argon, Donovan, Skelton.

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As unbelieveable as it sounds it's true. No Coleman, Argon, Donovan, Skelton.

Are we to believe they are in the 2nd Logan team?

Can u name who is in the teams?

[Unregistered]

Maybe the coach is doing the rotating roster thing, so many good players to choose from. Its an opportunity to prove how badly they want to be in the div 1 team.

[Unregistered]

Are you actually joking?

Taylor Barry....defending strong guards. no mate.
Jordan Teo will be able to defend athletic guards as he beats them in that catergory, however smart guards will break him down.

who says Taylor Barry cant defend on strong guards,i think you need to watch these boys a little more

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Maybe the coach is doing the rotating roster thing, so many good players to choose from. Its an opportunity to prove how badly they want to be in the div 1 team.

There are standouts! There are good players and then there are exceptional players. LBI has done the right thing by Logan players. That is loyalty....even if the better players are sidelined.

[Unregistered]

So if all this logan stuff is tru?? Are they still favourites? I reckon Spartans and BBI probably have the edge.

Maybe Logan are backing themselves for a double, with both premier league and sth cup championships?

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So if all this logan stuff is tru?? Are they still favourites? I reckon Spartans and BBI probably have the edge.

Maybe Logan are backing themselves for a double, with both premier league and sth cup championships?

Bingo!

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Will make Pool B of Sth Cup Grading alittle more interesting with Logan Storm, Cab Suns and 2nd HR non PR qualifer to battle it out for 2 potential spots in Sth Cup. If you dont finish 1st or 2nd in the pool your relegated to Challenge Cup.

Could we see a team who nominated for premier league end up in Challenge cup here?

[Unregistered]

whose coaching logan 18 boys?

[Unregistered]

whose coaching logan 18 boys?

Coach Nate Sims
Ass Coach Tony Hayes

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Maybe the coach is doing the rotating roster thing, so many good players to choose from. Its an opportunity to prove how badly they want to be in the div 1 team.

It will be interesting who Coach Sims plays in grading tourny. They definitely want to make PL and seeing who he has nominated top 7 he will have to play players like Coleman (injured) Donovan, Argon and Jah wouldn't he. Or they could find themselves with egg on their faces if loyalty proves too much for court and they get beaten playing the local talent.

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they only have to beat toowoomba to make pl. they could play with their hands behind their backs and still do that. gc is another thing.

i gotta feeling they are trying to split the teams and get two teams in pl instead of winning both pl and sc.

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they only have to beat toowoomba to make pl. they could play with their hands behind their backs and still do that. gc is another thing.

i gotta feeling they are trying to split the teams and get two teams in pl instead of winning both pl and sc.

Nah the draw is already done, thunder in premier, and storm in sth cup

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they only have to beat toowoomba to make pl. they could play with their hands behind their backs and still do that. gc is another thing.

i gotta feeling they are trying to split the teams and get two teams in pl instead of winning both pl and sc.

Come on now that would too much ahead thinking, you think. Don't give them that much credit, of strategic planning. Coach trying to get around LBI ruling of late comers to trials can't play pl. Sounds like he'll achieve that too.

[logan]

It will be interesting who Coach Sims plays in grading tourny. They definitely want to make PL and seeing who he has nominated top 7 he will have to play players like Coleman (injured) Donovan, Argon and Jah wouldn't he. Or they could find themselves with egg on their faces if loyalty proves too much for court and they get beaten playing the local talent.

Well, from reports jah has not attended trainings, coleman has quit and donovan is still unsure on to play or not. So there isnt those players to play.

[Unregistered]

Wow that was interesting. Best of luck to all
Any Games on this weekend
My pick for this season

bris
GC
Spartans
Logan

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Maybe the coach is doing the rotating roster thing, so many good players to choose from. Its an opportunity to prove how badly they want to be in the div 1 team.

From what i have heard there is 7 locked in players.....
And if one of the other 5 start slacking off in trainings and someone from div two is doing good he will swich them
So not to sure if they will have the same team every single week
And Coleman got put into SC and has to work his way into PL because he hasnt been to all the trainings.
So dont count Argon and Donivon out yet.
Who is Skelton or whatever?

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From what i have heard there is 7 locked in players.....
And if one of the other 5 start slacking off in trainings and someone from div two is doing good he will swich them
So not to sure if they will have the same team every single week
And Coleman got put into SC and has to work his way into PL because he hasnt been to all the trainings.
So dont count Argon and Donivon out yet.
Who is Skelton or whatever?

Logan you have been champs letting us desimate your coach and team. Your example of sportsmanship off the court is an example of good things to come. Good job Logan.

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wheres ethen gameran play now?
why he move?

[Unregistered]

wheres ethen gameran play now?
why he move?

ethan had moved to brisbane
i think its coz of what logan did to his brothers

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ethan had moved to brisbane
i think its coz of what logan did to his brothers

That is an assumption. Ethan still plays club at Logan when he can. How about getting your facts right b4 making comments.

He can even be seen at SW these days because his girlfriend is refing there.

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That is an assumption. Ethan still plays club at Logan when he can. How about getting your facts right b4 making comments.

He can even be seen at SW these days because his girlfriend is refing there.


Ethan plays club at South West, he doesn't play any games at Logan. He was coaching his girlfriends brother's (JP) team at Logan but now they are all playing club at SW

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Ethan plays club at South West, he doesn't play any games at Logan. He was coaching his girlfriends brother's (JP) team at Logan but now they are all playing club at SW

Just stating facts, he was coaching playing at Logan til start of rep season. Hellof a nice kid, just stating facts.

[Unregistered]

ethan is the man!! nothing more said
who cares were he plays his a state champ

[Unregistered]

ethan had moved to brisbane
i think its coz of what logan did to his brothers

Stop bagging Logan

[Unregistered]

Luke Tyler Is A Psychoooooo! Murders People For A Living!!!!
Taylor Barry Suckss Several Times A Week... Jimboomba FO LYF YOOOO... Representing THE BOOM BOOM IN MY ROOM!!! JIMBOOMBA = NUMBER 1.. Southern Cup Champions!!!!! Effferrssssssssss

totally agree , is there a better defender in the league than corban ? in my oppinion no way he is miles ahead he moves his feet and takes charges thats wat win games

if corban is such a great defender, how come he can't stop Daniel Sims killa crossover, or Aaron Boyle?????

pffffffffffffffffft coleman and jah got nothing but size
sims good player nice cross over but needs to work on his attitude

what is with the whole sims and his attitude, when is the last time anyone has seen him play,
i have hopes for the U/18 State Classics

[Unregistered]

Stop bagging Logan

didnt logan kick him out?

there loss if so?

[DaDunker]

Can we please get back to the subject of U18 basketball. Anyone that wants to discuss anatomy should log onto the numereous alternative sites available.!

[Fly]

Enough. Realise that not only can what you say be traced back to your login, but legal action can be taken. Keep your garbage for school, or msn.

[Unregistered]

Any games on the weekend

[Unregistered]

heard that brenden carrol and eric sengstock are both out of the brisbane team for a few weeks?

will they be still strong at the grading tournament?

[Unregistered]

Any games on the weekend

Everyone is keeping very quiet in the lead up to grading.

[Unregistered]

Grading is such a flawed process all are nervous that 1 slip up could mean disaster
What if 1 team has a couple injuries or players unavailable on that day No chance for a second crack to prove your quality

[Unregistered]

Grading is such a flawed process all are nervous that 1 slip up could mean disaster
What if 1 team has a couple injuries or players unavailable on that day No chance for a second crack to prove your quality

BQ answer to that question - Swap Over Challenge. But we all know there is no incentive really for a team to want to swap 1st place southern cup for last place (and no real chance of finals) premier league.

[darkjedi]

I thought being in PL = instant ticket to Div1 at the classics?

[Unregistered]

The reason that rule was introduced was to stop those teams who finished down the bottom of the ladder in premier league during the year, nominating for Div 2 at classics. Like runaway bay did last year in 18s and a few other age groups had similar situation.

And its not an instant ticket (unless you finish higher than 6th), there is a wildcard challange for the teams who finish 7 & 8. But if knowone challenges them they are in div 1.

[Unregistered]

BQ answer to that question - Swap Over Challenge. But we all know there is no incentive really for a team to want to swap 1st place southern cup for last place (and no real chance of finals) premier league.

Personally would rather finish last in premier league than win Southern cup.

[Unregistered]

BQ answer to that question - Swap Over Challenge. But we all know there is no incentive really for a team to want to swap 1st place southern cup for last place (and no real chance of finals) premier league.

You deserve to be in Southern Cup with that attitude. Playing to be your best or playing for a a shiny peice of metal? Last in PL is better than 1st in SC at the end of the season whther you have a trophy on ther shelf does not really matter. Go buy them a trophy for making PL if thats what you are after or need the recognition.

[Fly]

Ok so by challenging you have most likely no chance of winning a medal in PL. However going by what happened last year, I'd rather have at least 1/2 a season in PL to prepare for div1 at classics, than a full season of Southern Cup.

Giving your team a few months to adjust to the difference in style from Sthn Cup to PL - whether it be speed of the game, skill level or physicality or intensity - is much better than rocking up to a State Classics and having a couple of minutes (if you're lucky) to adjust instead.

Teams we were better than skillwise finished above us due to being more confortable playing at that level. big difference playing against the best teams in div1 as opposed to spanking someone else by 130 in div2.

[Unregistered]

Great example last year at 18s Classics was i think the Brisbane second team beat Ipswich (who won southern cup?) by over 40pts at classics.

Even though that Brisbane team got smashed every game in premier league it showed the difference a year against tougher opponents can do for your game.

[Unregistered]

There is a big gap between BQJBC and Classics this year, like 2.5 months. The team who handles the break well will have better classics, its not as if your coming straight out of weekly comp such as BQJBC like previous years. So any momentum u pick up in bqjbc may be worth nothing come classics?? tough task for all coaches and players. very long season ahead.

[Unregistered]

There is a big gap between BQJBC and Classics this year, like 2.5 months. The team who handles the break well will have better classics, its not as if your coming straight out of weekly comp such as BQJBC like previous years. So any momentum u pick up in bqjbc may be worth nothing come classics?? tough task for all coaches and players. very long season ahead.

Tough Season Adead? We are talking about U18's Here how about the seasons that the U12's/U14's have had last year - stop playing BQJBC in April and having to wait until July to play classics. I think that 16/17 year old boys would be able to mentally and physically prepared for classics more than U12/U14's.

[Unregistered]

Tough Season Adead? We are talking about U18's Here how about the seasons that the U12's/U14's have had last year - stop playing BQJBC in April and having to wait until July to play classics. I think that 16/17 year old boys would be able to mentally and physically prepared for classics more than U12/U14's.

Yeah they dont have the distractions of Year 12!!! part time jobs, not to mention girls. Dont kid yourself is tough for any age group.

[Unregistered]

[QUOTE=Unregistered;10112]they only have to beat toowoomba to make pl. they could play with their hands behind their backs and still do that. gc is another thing.

don't bet on Toowoomba being a roll-over champ...

[Emu]

Ok. So I know Gold Coast got 2 teams into Premier league. Who else are in there?

[Unregistered]

Did Goldy II beat M'Dore?

So upsets would include:
Runaway bay to southern sup
M'Dore to southern cup --> if GC II beat them in the lst game
Brisbane Silver to Southern cup

Shock Entries:
Districts II amke premier league
redlands make premier league
Goldy II make premier league
Wizards make premier league

Givens:
Districts I
Goldy I
Brisbane Caps

SW Metro???

Does that sound about right

[Emu]

Yep GC 2 beat Maroochy tonight.

[Unregistered]

Did Goldy II beat M'Dore?

So upsets would include:
Runaway bay to southern sup
M'Dore to southern cup --> if GC II beat them in the lst game
Brisbane Silver to Southern cup

Shock Entries:
Districts II amke premier league
redlands make premier league
Goldy II make premier league
Wizards make premier league

Givens:
Districts I
Goldy I
Brisbane Caps

SW Metro???

Does that sound about right

and logan

[Emu]

So the make up is:

GC 1 & 2
SD 1 & 2
Redlands
Logan
Brisbane Caps
Wizards

Is that right ? Or is SW in there at someone elses expense?

[DaDunker]

So the make up is:

GC 1 & 2
SD 1 & 2
Redlands
Logan
Brisbane Caps
Wizards

Is that right ? Or is SW in there at someone elses expense?

Correct Southern Cup Draw has been posted on BQ web site. Those that missed out in PL were RBay, Maroochy, Silver, Toow, Sth West and Ipswich

[Unregistered]

So the make up is:

GC 1 & 2
SD 1 & 2
Redlands
Logan
Brisbane Caps
Wizards

Is that right ? Or is SW in there at someone elses expense?

You are correct.

Some good games today..
1. Gold Coast vs Logan.
Will be very interesting to see them play next time around. Very strong groups. Daniel Sims stepped up and so did Josh Blank.

2. Brisbane vs Ipswich
My God. You could possibly call it a dunk contest. Mitch McCarron with 2 ally-oops and a tip jam, Mitch West with a one hander, plus Ben Buffingtons huge dunk 2 hand dunk on top of an ipswich kid.

3. Redlands vs Maroochydore
Very interesting to see Redlands putting a good side on the floor. Can't see them challenging Logan, Gold Coast, Dicstricts or Brisbane...but might come 5th?

Just my thoughts. Any comments?

[Emu]

You are correct.

Some good games today..
1. Gold Coast vs Logan.
Will be very interesting to see them play next time around. Very strong groups. Daniel Sims stepped up and so did Josh Blank.

2. Brisbane vs Ipswich
My God. You could possibly call it a dunk contest. Mitch McCarron with 2 ally-oops and a tip jam, Mitch West with a one hander, plus Ben Buffingtons huge dunk 2 hand dunk on top of an ipswich kid.

3. Redlands vs Maroochydore
Very interesting to see Redlands putting a good side on the floor. Can't see them challenging Logan, Gold Coast, Dicstricts or Brisbane...but might come 5th?

Just my thoughts. Any comments?

Agree. The Logan/GC game was prolly the best of the tourney. Coasts twin bigs are still developing exponentially and they played without Nic Seton (u16 State player) and Wes Hatcher who were away on GPS duties and would possibly/probably be in the normal starting 5 at a guess.

Can't wait to see a full four quarter bingle between these 2 outfits at full strength.

[DaDunker]

[quote=Unregistered;10387]Did Goldy II beat M'Dore?

So upsets would include:
Runaway bay to southern sup
M'Dore to southern cup --> if GC II beat them in the lst game
Brisbane Silver to Southern cup

Shock Entries:
Districts II amke premier league
redlands make premier league
Goldy II make premier league
Wizards make premier league

Givens:
Districts I
Goldy I
Brisbane Caps

Redlands deserved their entry. Played well. So did Districts 2 in a nail biting 1 point controversial decider. Silver were probably expected to whomp Wizards. Wizards showed resilience by taking it to SD for a great part of the first half.
At the end of the day however it looks like a two tiered PL with Capitals, Logan, GC1 and Districts fighting out the four top spots and Redlands, SD2, Gc2 and Wizards at the other end.

[Emu]

[quote=Unregistered;10387]Did Goldy II beat M'Dore?

So upsets would include:
Runaway bay to southern sup
M'Dore to southern cup --> if GC II beat them in the lst game
Brisbane Silver to Southern cup

Shock Entries:
Districts II amke premier league
redlands make premier league
Goldy II make premier league
Wizards make premier league

Givens:
Districts I
Goldy I
Brisbane Caps

Redlands deserved their entry. Played well. So did Districts 2 in a nail biting 1 point controversial decider. Silver were probably expected to whomp Wizards. Wizards showed resilience by taking it to SD for a great part of the first half.
At the end of the day however it looks like a two tiered PL with Capitals, Logan, GC1 and Districts fighting out the four top spots and Redlands, SD2, Gc2 and Wizards at the other end.

Fair call

[DaDunker]

Agree. The Logan/GC game was prolly the best of the tourney. Coasts twin bigs are still developing exponentially and they played without Nic Seton (u16 State player) and Wes Hatcher who were away on GPS duties and would possibly/probably be in the normal starting 5 at a guess.

Can't wait to see a full four quarter bingle between these 2 outfits at full strength.

GC will be pretty awesome with the return of those two players. Was wondering what had happened to Nic. Memories of him tearing Logan apart at an U16 semi final a couple of seasons ago. Let the games commence!

[Emu]

GC will be pretty awesome with the return of those two players. Was wondering what had happened to Nic. Memories of him tearing Logan apart at an U16 semi final a couple of seasons ago. Let the games commence!

What a season about to commence! :eye-popping:
Districts - stacked,
Logan - awesome,
Brisbane - Macca and Wroe and
GC - the competition X Factor.

Wouldn't miss it for all the bird seed in China! :D

Emu - Excited Bird

[Unregistered]

Agree. The Logan/GC game was prolly the best of the tourney. Coasts twin bigs are still developing exponentially and they played without Nic Seton (u16 State player) and Wes Hatcher who were away on GPS duties and would possibly/probably be in the normal starting 5 at a guess.

Can't wait to see a full four quarter bingle between these 2 outfits at full strength.

Nic Seton was playing?

[Emu]

Nic Seton was playing?

No, read the post again. Coast played without Nic and Wes who were representing TSS on GPS duties. They did return for the second game against Toowoomba.

[Unregistered]

think brissy will be hard to beat athletic like logan and hardnosed like goldcoast. just think this group have more hussle than the rest. good season ahead.

[Unregistered]

[quote=Unregistered;10387]Did Goldy II beat M'Dore?

So upsets would include:
Runaway bay to southern sup
M'Dore to southern cup --> if GC II beat them in the lst game
Brisbane Silver to Southern cup

Shock Entries:
Districts II amke premier league
redlands make premier league
Goldy II make premier league
Wizards make premier league

Givens:
Districts I
Goldy I
Brisbane Caps

Redlands deserved their entry. Played well. So did Districts 2 in a nail biting 1 point controversial decider. Silver were probably expected to whomp Wizards. Wizards showed resilience by taking it to SD for a great part of the first half.
At the end of the day however it looks like a two tiered PL with Capitals, Logan, GC1 and Districts fighting out the four top spots and Redlands, SD2, Gc2 and Wizards at the other end.


I posted that first post above about upsets and shocks. I agree redland played very well and looked good. They deserve there spot, just wasn't expected. I didnt mean any disrespect by it, as i think its great having the emergence of new associations.

I agreed with what may pan to be a 2 tiered PL. Mind you some v tough team in southerncup, so it looks more like we have a clear 4 (for the time being) then the next 6-8 teams being quite competitive with each other.

[Coach B]

Woot, congrats George and the boys on being the second team to make PL from Redlands!!!! :lol2:

Look foward to seeing you on the court, I knew you could do it.

:hifive:

[Unregistered]

Aaron Boyle, Josh Walters, Keba Batte and Daniel Sims are the best

[titan88]

Aaron Boyle, Josh Walters, Keba Batte and Daniel Sims are the best

does anyone know much about the redlands players and coach

[Unregistered]

SD SPARTANS VS RUNAWAY BAY.. 35 - 34. NAIL BITER. CRAZY FINISH. AND 1. DEFINATELY DESERVE A SPOT IN PREMIER LEAGUE.
whole spartans team played well. that number 8 was amazing. great shot at the end. i loved it.
spartans div 2 will beat redlands.

[Unregistered]

You are correct.

Some good games today..
1. Gold Coast vs Logan.
Will be very interesting to see them play next time around. Very strong groups. Daniel Sims stepped up and so did Josh Blank.

2. Brisbane vs Ipswich
My God. You could possibly call it a dunk contest. Mitch McCarron with 2 ally-oops and a tip jam, Mitch West with a one hander, plus Ben Buffingtons huge dunk 2 hand dunk on top of an ipswich kid.

3. Redlands vs Maroochydore
Very interesting to see Redlands putting a good side on the floor. Can't see them challenging Logan, Gold Coast, Dicstricts or Brisbane...but might come 5th?

Just my thoughts. Any comments?

Yes Redlands did beat our Maroochydore boys on the night but I think it was through shear determination and fitness, not skill!

[Unregistered]

Yes Redlands did beat our Maroochydore boys on the night but I think it was through shear determination and fitness, not skill!

well the better team won on the day then, didnt they. Regardless the reason they won. A win is a win. so congratulations the the redland boys

[Unregistered]

Yes Redlands did beat our Maroochydore boys on the night but I think it was through shear determination and fitness, not skill!

Just because mdore suck ass this year which is a crazy let down considering they one last year
and redlands are an average team not gonna compete with top 4 teams

[Unregistered]

well no maroochydore players from last year, are now playing in this years team, as for redlands, they are a new team to the comp, it will be interesting to see what happens

[Unregistered]

SD SPARTANS VS RUNAWAY BAY.. 35 - 34. NAIL BITER. CRAZY FINISH. AND 1. DEFINATELY DESERVE A SPOT IN PREMIER LEAGUE.
whole spartans team played well. that number 8 was amazing. great shot at the end. i loved it.
spartans div 2 will beat redlands.

dissapointing for the bay they got it tough through last game titans played well but by just copped it frm the refs ejecting #7 from the bay teched merlano and just called fouls on them left right and center it seemed as if no one else in the stadium seen what happend for 7 to be ejected except the refs

[Unregistered]

What a season about to commence! :eye-popping:
Districts - stacked,
Logan - awesome,
Brisbane - Macca and Wroe and
GC - the competition X Factor.

Wouldn't miss it for all the bird seed in China! :D

Emu - Excited Bird

Logan very good at penetrating the lanes. However lacked physicality.

Gold Coast set an extremely large amount of high screens! Yet they use them very well. Although struggled to finish the play when defense didn't bail them out.

Districts have a fair few scorers, though could struggle if teams double down when ball is passed to post.

Brisbane has an incredibly athletic team. As well as two main scorers that i'm thinking will be shooting a lot of their shots this year? Didn't need much structure, with guys like McCarron and Wroe creating for everyone as well as himself. However, do they have the ability to be composed?

Gold Coast 2 will have a tough season. Lack height and athletism.

Redlands were a surprise package. Very energetic though don't have the skill level to compete with the top 4 teams.

Districts 2 will have a rough season as well. Just don't have the height or skill level. Full of bottom agers though, strong group next year?

Boondal is probably the biggest surprise entry. Once again, unfortunatly this team doesn't have the players to compete with the more experienced.

Any comments?

[Unregistered]

dissapointing for the bay they got it tough through last game titans played well but by just copped it frm the refs ejecting #7 from the bay teched merlano and just called fouls on them left right and center it seemed as if no one else in the stadium seen what happend for 7 to be ejected except the refs


merlano cant control himself..... ever.

[Unregistered]

wow what a grading weekend we have had.

just wanted to know what people's veiws were on some of the starting five combos and whether there would be any changes people would of made to them?

thanks

[brayden]

Game of the tourn was definitely Runaway Bay vs SD 2, #7 was punching playaz in the back, that is y he got ejected (dirty) SD 2 will beat Redlands, GC 2 and Northside. Runaway Bay deserved to lose n SD2 deservd to win!!!

[Unregistered]

dissapointing for the bay they got it tough through last game titans played well but by just copped it frm the refs ejecting #7 from the bay teched merlano and just called fouls on them left right and center it seemed as if no one else in the stadium seen what happend for 7 to be ejected except the refs

#7 fom the bay was seen by the ref throughing a punch into a districts player... before anything could happen true blue districts refs had him out of the stadium in no time..after that another tech aswell as an unsporty was awared to the bay and put them down by about 11 it seemed to fire the boys up and rattle them back into form the tied the game then stole it and put up a three to go up by 2 4 seconds to go a wild shit form the basline was put up and a silyl foul from the bay was called and 4 seconds left bays point gaurd didnt controll himself passed to early little bit dissapointing great game by districts though the bay got down to 7 player which hurt them alot

[Unregistered]

#7 fom the bay was seen by the ref throughing a punch into a districts player... before anything could happen true blue districts refs had him out of the stadium in no time..after that another tech aswell as an unsporty was awared to the bay and put them down by about 11 it seemed to fire the boys up and rattle them back into form the tied the game then stole it and put up a three to go up by 2 4 seconds to go a wild shit form the basline was put up and a silyl foul from the bay was called and 4 seconds left bays point gaurd didnt controll himself passed to early little bit dissapointing great game by districts though the bay got down to 7 player which hurt them alot

bay had no chance at that game at all and for number 7 he was a dirty lil bastard as soon as he went on the court it was good too see him sitting up stairs why we were giving his team abit of a touch up hahaha

[Unregistered]

Aaron Boyle, Josh Walters, Keba Batte and Daniel Sims are the best

i agree with that, but i think you would have to add rick morris and taylor barry from logan..

[Unregistered]

[QUOTE=Unregistered;10519]bay had no chance at that game at all and for number 7 he was a dirty lil bastard as soon as he went on the court it was good too see him sitting up stairs why we were giving his team abit of a touch up hahaha[/QUO

yer agreed i didnt see what #7 done but i loved seeing him sitting up stairs tall dark kid that got teched shoulda been up there with him where he belongs in the bleachers ahhaha
yer RUNAWAY BAY u guys are awsome cant even beat a div 2 team

[Unregistered]

yeahh costal just selected there full team last night at there training session.

and are still yet to nominate for division 1.

Strong starting 5 for costal- stewart cummings , Filipo Elisio, Teal derbogosian, Jesse Kresevik and Jayden Lloyd.

Stewart and Filipo definate State players this year


hahahahaa they cukldnt even make sc and now both therree teamss are playing in divv 3

[Unregistered]

Does anyone know if Logan 2 made div 2? or was it toowoomba who got the last spot?

[Unregistered]

Does anyone know if Logan 2 made div 2? or was it toowoomba who got the last spot?

Yes, Logan 2 fought to end and got it over Toow....Logan had Maroochy 1 by the hairys all the way thru the game, but when Logans key scorer went down hard injured for remainder of day so did their focus and they lost to Maroochy 1 causing a huge deflation in team spirit. Tuff, tuff game --- Maroochy happy to take win at end.

Then Maroochy 2 couldn't miss a basket causing a huge upset over Logan...who then had to fight to stay in SC against Toow. A very tired Logan 2 had to pull from all reserves and get over the line winning the last and final game of the tourny a long 7 hours after start of day.

[Unregistered]

So Sth Cup is:

Runaway Bay
Maroochy
BBI Silver
Ippy
Noosa
Maroochy2
Logan 2

Challange Cup is:
Toowoomba
South West 1
Sth West 2
Ippy 2
Cab Suns 1
Cab Suns 2
Redlands 2

[Unregistered]

Nobody cares about southern cup or challenge cup. Its not even a comp its just crap scrimiging.18s Prem League will be the interesting part of the whole basketball season, there will be some sick games during the season.

Spartans to take it out over Brizzy

[Unregistered]

Nobody cares about southern cup or challenge cup. Its not even a comp its just crap scrimiging.18s Prem League will be the interesting part of the whole basketball season, there will be some sick games during the season.

Spartans to take it out over Brizzy

Unless your either SD, BBI, GC or Logan then its just crap scrimaging. Cause im sure that the other teams in premier league - Redlands, GC2 Wizards and SD2 could get beaten by the top Sth Cup teams anyday.

[Unregistered]

Yes Redlands did beat our Maroochydore boys on the night but I think it was through shear determination and fitness, not skill!

Disagree with that comment. Maroochydore had the game won by half time. The plain and simple reason as to how Maroochy lost was because they were not playing as a TEAM - too many individual players looking for hero status! Learn from that boys - every player on the court deserves respect - they have worked hard to be there so include everyone and watch team morale improve markedly.

[DaDunker]

Disagree with that comment. Maroochydore had the game won by half time. The plain and simple reason as to how Maroochy lost was because they were not playing as a TEAM - too many individual players looking for hero status! Learn from that boys - every player on the court deserves respect - they have worked hard to be there so include everyone and watch team morale improve markedly.

Rarely would you call a basketball game won by half time even in a cut down version such as that played during the grading comp. Obviously Redlands didn't think it was over because they kept crashing the defence and it was their persistence that got them over the line. Maybe it would have been different in a 40 minute game as Maroochy are renowned stayers

[DaDunker]

Nobody cares about southern cup or challenge cup. Its not even a comp its just crap scrimiging.18s Prem League will be the interesting part of the whole basketball season, there will be some sick games during the season.

Spartans to take it out over Brizzy

They both have to roll Gold Coast first!

[Unregistered]

Maybe also remember that they werent actually games of basketball you were playing. A 20 minute running clock scrimmage doesnt have much to do with the real game or how a team will fare by seasons end or in July next year.

[DaDunker]

Maybe also remember that they werent actually games of basketball you were playing. A 20 minute running clock scrimmage doesnt have much to do with the real game or how a team will fare by seasons end or in July next year.

Agree. Still think a fairer system would be to play out a fully timed 40 minute game. Can't imagine getting into a 100 metre final by only doing a 50 metre trial.

[Unregistered]

Unless your either SD, BBI, GC or Logan then its just crap scrimaging. Cause im sure that the other teams in premier league - Redlands, GC2 Wizards and SD2 could get beaten by the top Sth Cup teams anyday.

GC2 and SD 2 wouldnt thats a load of crap, the sides who made it to prem league obviously earned it, otherwise they wouldnt be there. No matter wether its 20mins or 40 mins, the teams that played should have put it all on the line for 20 mins to get a chance at prem league, the sides who made it did exactly that.

GO SD2!

[Unregistered]

Agree. Still think a fairer system would be to play out a fully timed 40 minute game. Can't imagine getting into a 100 metre final by only doing a 50 metre trial.
For sure!
Weekend Hussler would win the Melbourne Cup...if it was only half the distance.
Be an interesting cross over challenge and wildcard comp for classics for sure!

[Unregistered]

i agree with that, but i think you would have to add rick morris and taylor barry from logan..

yer i agree. rick morris, taylor barry can join aaron boyle, josh walters, keba batte, daniel sims and jodie fyfe are the best

[Unregistered]

GC2 and SD 2 wouldnt thats a load of crap, the sides who made it to prem league obviously earned it, otherwise they wouldnt be there. No matter wether its 20mins or 40 mins, the teams that played should have put it all on the line for 20 mins to get a chance at prem league, the sides who made it did exactly that.

GO SD2!

sd2 are a veryyy disciplined TEAM. they worked as a team at grading and thats what earned them the spot in premier league.

[Unregistered]

You are correct.

Some good games today..
1. Gold Coast vs Logan.
Will be very interesting to see them play next time around. Very strong groups. Daniel Sims stepped up and so did Josh Blank.

2. Brisbane vs Ipswich
My God. You could possibly call it a dunk contest. Mitch McCarron with 2 ally-oops and a tip jam, Mitch West with a one hander, plus Ben Buffingtons huge dunk 2 hand dunk on top of an ipswich kid.

3. Redlands vs Maroochydore
Very interesting to see Redlands putting a good side on the floor. Can't see them challenging Logan, Gold Coast, Dicstricts or Brisbane...but might come 5th?

Just my thoughts. Any comments?

Add runaway bays loss to this list. great game to watch. incredibly exciting finish

[Unregistered]

except for 5 or 6 players this would have to be the lowest standard evr seen in u/18 boys. even the better teams have no depth. i appreciate the xcitement of some close games but anyone can look good with no one to play against. the ordinary will look great this year and the bad good. compared to previous years this year really suks. fundamental skills for most are horrible & no idea about reading games and tempo. basketball is dying a slow death in the south east! the top 5 or 6 players won't have anyone to play against so it will be incredibly easy pickings for them. you can't leave mitch west out of the best players list. give him the opportunities and he will show that he is one of the most naturally gifted players in the league. this is one season that will be most forgettable although a couple of players will make a name for themselves, but don't get carried away until u test urself against betta competition. a big wet blanket of truth although heaps of u out there that know nothin about the game, where it has come from and where its goin will whinge like hell at this one! if ya know anythin about bball you'll know itz the truth

[Unregistered]

except for 5 or 6 players this would have to be the lowest standard evr seen in u/18 boys. even the better teams have no depth. i appreciate the xcitement of some close games but anyone can look good with no one to play against. the ordinary will look great this year and the bad good. compared to previous years this year really suks. fundamental skills for most are horrible & no idea about reading games and tempo. basketball is dying a slow death in the south east! the top 5 or 6 players won't have anyone to play against so it will be incredibly easy pickings for them. you can't leave mitch west out of the best players list. give him the opportunities and he will show that he is one of the most naturally gifted players in the league. this is one season that will be most forgettable although a couple of players will make a name for themselves, but don't get carried away until u test urself against betta competition. a big wet blanket of truth although heaps of u out there that know nothin about the game, where it has come from and where its goin will whinge like hell at this one! if ya know anythin about bball you'll know itz the truth

u are a total w anker... obviously ur not one of ur so called top 5 or 6.. i will try to guess ur 5 or 6, 2 from bbi, 3 from sd, 1 from logan? im guessing ur missing out quite a few..

[Unregistered]

u are a total w anker... obviously ur not one of ur so called top 5 or 6.. i will try to guess ur 5 or 6, 2 from bbi, 3 from sd, 1 from logan? im guessing ur missing out quite a few..

i luv this game but at least i'm an honest wanker. ask anyone who knows the game and has seen P.L over the last decade and they'll tell u exactly the same thing if they are bein honest. this year has a small pool of talent and skill when compared to previous years. not bein negative, just real. not sayin there are no good players, just fewer. anyone thats been around the game to get a sense of its history knows that the standard is slippin fast and unless big changes r made the future ain't bright! put ur head in the sand if u like tho! just look at our national league - almost dead waiting for a respirator, but there is still hope!

[Lukey Ahrens]

Hahaha....Ben Does makes me laugh....come on guys we all know that no one can compete with the brisbane capitals this season...they will dominate. No question there. Good luck Brissy! Not that you need it haha!

[Unregistered]

Hahaha....Ben Does makes me laugh....come on guys we all know that no one can compete with the brisbane capitals this season...they will dominate. No question there. Good luck Brissy! Not that you need it haha!

R U KIDDING

[Unregistered]

Brisbane r u kidding, people better start getting the record books out to see how big their heads r, too confident wil get surprised!!!!

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Capitals looked ok at grading. But so did Logan, Districts and GC. i dont think any of these teams are kidding themselves.

it looks like capitals have the same coach that led them to a premier league championship in 2007, that same year they came runner up at state behind South West, so im sure they will give us an interesting year.

Too early to know who has the goods and who doesn't. I wouldn't discount anyone.

[Unregistered]

logan need colman to soft inside without him brissy will win pl.

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gold coast are the weakest out of those 4 and could get upset by one of the otha teams that have already been written off. Districts 2 could upset golddy especially if golddy expect to smash them, very disciplined and energetic team. Districts 2 have a 3 man that can rebound like a 5 man, did it against brizzy n runaway bay on the weekend, strong player could do some damage...

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gold coast are the weakest out of those 4 and could get upset by one of the otha teams that have already been written off. Districts 2 could upset golddy especially if golddy expect to smash them, very disciplined and energetic team. Districts 2 have a 3 man that can rebound like a 5 man, did it against brizzy n runaway bay on the weekend, strong player could do some damage...

Nobody hurt brisbane from districts 2.

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Nobody hurt brisbane from districts 2.

Never said he hurt them, just said he rebounded very well against them, was the only one from districts 2, did hurt runaway bay massively though, on defensive and offensive boards.

[Lukey Ahrens]

No mate im not kidding...do you seriously think anyone can mark up against Mitch M or Corban W (not to mention the rest of their team) please enlighten me....

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No mate im not kidding...do you seriously think anyone can mark up against Mitch M or Corban W (not to mention the rest of their team) please enlighten me....

Mate i just said someone rebounded well that game , is there something wrong with that...
Spartans 1 will beat brizzy!!!!!!

[Lukey Ahrens]

Mate i just said someone rebounded well that game , is there something wrong with that...
Spartans 1 will beat brizzy!!!!!!

Sorry mate i wasn't talking to you...but your comment did make me laugh

[DaDunker]

logan need colman to soft inside without him brissy will win pl.

Apparently he has left Logan. ??

[DaDunker]

except for 5 or 6 players this would have to be the lowest standard evr seen in u/18 boys. even the better teams have no depth. i appreciate the xcitement of some close games but anyone can look good with no one to play against. the ordinary will look great this year and the bad good. compared to previous years this year really suks. fundamental skills for most are horrible & no idea about reading games and tempo. basketball is dying a slow death in the south east! the top 5 or 6 players won't have anyone to play against so it will be incredibly easy pickings for them. you can't leave mitch west out of the best players list. give him the opportunities and he will show that he is one of the most naturally gifted players in the league. this is one season that will be most forgettable although a couple of players will make a name for themselves, but don't get carried away until u test urself against betta competition. a big wet blanket of truth although heaps of u out there that know nothin about the game, where it has come from and where its goin will whinge like hell at this one! if ya know anythin about bball you'll know itz the truth

Bit premature to judge on a couple of shortened games of basketball. Many teams still getting their combos in place and haven't trained together for long. Plenty of time for the boys to show their stuff.