D League 2009

[Mr bEn]

The old thread is a bit long in the tooth. Here's a new one for you all to play with.

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For what it's worth my thoughts on D league are that it works well for us as a feeder to the Clippers team
Both teams are running many of the same sets so players who sit on the bench in 1sts can play down to get minutes or regain form after injury. Fringe players can earn a start with the clips if form is good or injury etc leaves a spot open
U 18 players will slip into d league team with some already pushing for spots in the 1sts
Last time we ran this system quite a number of younger players played up during the year, some of whom are now starters in the 1sts
This also brings all young players into the clippers squad as opposed to just having a Clippers team and clearly demonstrates a pathway from juniors to QBL
Aded advantage is we can seamlessly bring players into training sessions to maintain numbers
Naturally there is a predominance of younger players in the D league but older guys also benefit if minutes are down in 1sts

Waz

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in response to the posed question about the guns team for the year....

would have to be between caboolture, gold coast and runaway bay again for top 3...although that is depending on a few things...

Caboolture: Will the core 5 of the group mainly hayden and ben be playing often or will they be seeing qbl minutes? could shake this team..? and will they have a big?

Runaway bay: Are they keeping same team? Richards massive for them last year? Is he back? Will they pick up anyone from goldie?

Gold Coast: Benny H and Tye going to the Bay? If so this team may struggle but havnt heard that yet so might be staying? What ever hapens there could change things big time..

those three top in any order followed distantly by BBI Maroochydore and maybe South West? South West generally tough...Who can BBI and the Dore play? BBI have great U18 team this year and dore had great team last year...so will they be stepping up to show some fight this year for the clubs?

Toowoomba, Ipswich, Logan(? are they in ?), Wizards to struggle!! 15 wins between them!

This probly extremly inaccurate but something to talk about :)

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Top 4 -

GC
Ipswich
Runaway
Cab

Possibly Logan depends, the rest just making the numbers!!

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[QUOTE=Unregistered;13666]Top 4 -

GC
Ipswich
Runaway
Cab

Possibly Logan depends, the rest just making the numbers!![/QU

How about the womens teams? Does anyone know how they are looking?

I think top 4:

Ipswich
Runaway Bay
Logan
Brisbane

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[QUOTE=Unregistered;13666]Top 4 -

GC
Ipswich
Runaway
Cab

Possibly Logan depends, the rest just making the numbers!![/QU

How about the womens teams? Does anyone know how they are looking?

I think top 4:

Ipswich
Runaway Bay
Logan
Brisbane

So who's coaching this season? Has anyone heard anything?

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Darrington Overstreet returns as Logan's coach and they are trialing on March 8th. Perhaps some of the boys from QABL Mens will be there, since DLeague is all they got this year lolz

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Brad George is coaching the Ipswich Womans team.

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Brad George is coaching the Ipswich Womans team.


They should win it again with many girls not getting along with Trish so just playing D-League i have heard!! He is hot as!!

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As far as i know Brad is going out with Marney Lee or he was last time i was talking to him.

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As far as i know Brad is going out with Marney Lee or he was last time i was talking to him.
Who cares what brad looks like or who he is apparently seeing, the fact he is a great coach is the reason why he has a lot of girls wanting to play for Ipswich.

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Who cares what brad looks like or who he is apparently seeing, the fact he is a great coach is the reason why he has a lot of girls wanting to play for Ipswich.



Yer but he does have a great body and sexy set of pins!! He is apparently playing QBL for Ips as well???

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I got to see the SEABL D Laegue while I was at Frankston last week. The competition is amazing. They treat the game just as they do the SEABL games in very way with educators, music, intros, after game function and have people paying to get into the game. Standard is what set me off. Rod Popp from Cairns coaching the Kilsyth team as though there was no tomorrow. Teams in full gear including dress shirts before and after the game. The leagues has 10 mens teams (I think) at present but will be also conducting a mid season event from next year where interstate teams can attend. basically an Australian under 23 Championship. A must see for serious basketball addicts.
This is what we should be aspiring to if we are serious about this competition being a true development pathway for future players.
The sad facts are that I am hearing both BBI and Districts will not be enetering teams in 2009 which really says a lot for how the competition is perceived by many in Queensland. Maybe this is first part of what we need to change in Queensland.
Last thing I want to mention is the sad facts about the national Uni team. I am told that these players have to pay own way to represent own country. What sort of message does this send to athletes selected. Yes we want you to play for us but it will also cost you time and money. Time for a change all around are my immediate thoughts.

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They should win it again with many girls not getting along with Trish so just playing D-League i have heard!! He is hot as!!

Should we ask the question is D-League for players who don't get on with coaches or should it be to develop players planning for the future to have players ready to play QABL? Just a question?

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Should we ask the question is D-League for players who don't get on with coaches or should it be to develop players planning for the future to have players ready to play QABL? Just a question?

Good question. With the new restricted rule only allowing 2 per game has a big impact on this. The otherside of the arguement is if u dont allow them to play u will lose alot of players from the game all together. For smaller associations this could be the difference between fielding a side or not. And whats to say these players having issues with coaches are not 17-18yrs old with alot development left in there game. With regards to having player coach troubles thats for the association to control and either get rid of the problem or lose the players.

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With an official QBL draw already out anybody know how far off a D-league draw might be?

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With an official QBL draw already out anybody know how far off a D-league draw might be?

Meant to be later this week...... Meant to be.....

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In case some are interested in the Victorian D League

CRAZY JOHN'S D LEAGUE MEN

RESULTS & LADDER - Week 1





SATURDAY 7th March



Dandenong 81 (Chitham 32, Morgan 13)

def

Sandringham 75 (Wilcher 34, Mueller 13)

MVP – Michael Chitham (Dandenong)



Kilsyth 78 (Johnson 28, McInerney 16)

def

Knox 65 (Aver 27, Gibcus 18)

MVP – Cameron Johnson (Kilsyth)



Bendigo 83 (Reeves 28, Davis 19)

def

Ballarat 72 (Watene 23, Borner 15)

MVP – Zane Reeves (Bendigo)



Nunawading 91 (Allen 19, Hicks 18)

def

Frankston 59 (Jacobsen 17, Humber 13)

MVP – Maalo Hicks (Nunawading)



SATURDAY 14th March



Sandringham 80 (Wilcher 26, McKinnon 12)

Lost to

Nunawading 85 (Hicks 25, Czwarno 14)

Both teams were tied after the first quarter but Nunawading put on the gas in the second outscoring Sandringham 35-15 to establish a lead which they held for the remainder of the game. Sandringham fought hard to the end of the game, scoring 30pts in the fourth term to bridge the gap to only five.

MVP – Joshua Wilcher (Sandringham)



SUNDAY 15th March



Knox 86 (Aver 22, Smyth 15)

def

Dandenong 68 (Morgan 14, Patton 12)

Both teams hit the ground running, with a fast free flowing game in the opening quarter. Knox established a small gap in the second quarter after some pressure defense forced the Rangers into many turnovers. Knox outscored them in the remaining two quarters to establish a comfortable victory.

MVP – Justin Aver (Knox)



Ballarat 74 (Collier 22, Dea 15)

Lost to

Sandringham 80 (Wilcher 24, Mueller 19)

The changed a remarkable 14 times during the game with neither team able to get a big lead. Ballarat held an 11pt advantage mid way through the second, but a sensational 19-16 fourth quarter had the Sabres run home victors and score their first victory of the season.

MVP – Josh Wilcher (Sandringham)



Bendigo 89 (Reeves 33, Davis 15, Flint 15)

def

Frankston 81 (Jacobsen 28, Tindal 28)

The Braves bench players stepped up and helped their team to victory, outscoring the Blues bench 31-14. Bendigo held a 14 point advantage early in the game, but the Blues never gave up and fought hard for the entire game.

MVP – Zane Reeves (Bendigo)

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That's interesting. The majority of these players are U20's or just out of U20's. Do they have an age restriction on the competition.

This competition certainly didn't exist a couple of years ago. They may have just restructered their U20's comp.

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WHO CARES ABOUT SEABL D-LEAGUE!!

WE live in QLD!!!

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WHO CARES ABOUT SEABL D-LEAGUE!!

WE live in QLD!!!

Maybe if we all started looking at what others do well we can make ours better. Keep thinking small and that is what we will stay. When you drive best to look our the front window then spend your time looking in the rear view mirror. We all know where we have been. Lets start looking towards the future.

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Runaway Bay is looking to have 2 teams in the D-League this year, and their squad has been training for over a month. They will be looking to improve over their minor premiership and first round finals knockout from last season.

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were they minor premiers? Didnt think they were... who knocked them out first round?

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runaway finished up 2nd during the season and the suns beat them in the semi final. Gold coast were the minor premiers

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Runaway Bay needs a QABL team. The D-League team they had last year and what they will probably have this year is full of men aged in their mid 20's and older. The young guns coming up from juniors end up sitting on the bench or not making the team at all. How is this helpful in nurturing young talent? The reason it is called the "Development" league is to help young players make the transition to senior basketball.

They should make it like the Under 23 comp they had a couple of years back, only allow 1 or 2 "senior" players older than 23 on the team.

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So still not D-league draw I see? Does anyone know an official date when it will come out? And just to clarify with anyone out there who knows for sure, is the rule still that a team can have 2 restricted players (restricted meaning they played over 12 minutes in QBL last season) for each game? Cheers

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No one wants to know about the D League in Victoria. It has NOTHING to do with the up and coming players in this state. We don't care that you have joined the SEABL. Its fine seriously no one hates you for this. Ppl just dont want to hear about it all the time. This is a QUEENSLAND basketball forum. Go to eg. jimdoes basketball victoria and make some new friends.

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No one wants to know about the D League in Victoria. It has NOTHING to do with the up and coming players in this state. We don't care that you have joined the SEABL. Its fine seriously no one hates you for this. Ppl just dont want to hear about it all the time. This is a QUEENSLAND basketball forum. Go to eg. jimdoes basketball victoria and make some new friends.
Depends whether we want QLD to be a part of the mooted new National Youth League (ex D League) or choose to stay isolated playing in a little backwoods competition on our own where big fish can swim in small ponds?

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give me some lineups please!! someone anyone!!!

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Bays 1st team is looking strong same core guys as last year, K.mills is going to be tough in the 1 spot. Dan richards looking to lead in scoring like last year. Gold coast side looking very young, none of the players from last year...

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Why do you keep saying we?

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Runaway Bay needs a QABL team. The D-League team they had last year and what they will probably have this year is full of men aged in their mid 20's and older. The young guns coming up from juniors end up sitting on the bench or not making the team at all. How is this helpful in nurturing young talent? The reason it is called the "Development" league is to help young players make the transition to senior basketball.

They should make it like the Under 23 comp they had a couple of years back, only allow 1 or 2 "senior" players older than 23 on the team.

Is it surprising that Runaway Bay feel they can only compete with their men against teenagers in the "Development" League? Pick on someone your own size. It takes the whole competition to a place that it shouldn't be. If you want to be competitive against them, you can't have all boys or you will get a spanking. What are you developing your men for? It's not like they have a QBL team to aspire to. Having 2 teams in D-League isn't the answer either.

Bring back the U23 rule, it's the only way to save D-League from the opportunists.

And by the way, I am included in the "we". It's important to have your eyes open to what is going on in the southern states. Why shouldn't we want to have the best D-League in Australia?

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Is it surprising that Runaway Bay feel they can only compete with their men against teenagers in the "Development" League? Pick on someone your own size. It takes the whole competition to a place that it shouldn't be. If you want to be competitive against them, you can't have all boys or you will get a spanking. What are you developing your men for? It's not like they have a QBL team to aspire to. Having 2 teams in D-League isn't the answer either.

Bring back the U23 rule, it's the only way to save D-League from the opportunists.

And by the way, I am included in the "we". It's important to have your eyes open to what is going on in the southern states. Why shouldn't we want to have the best D-League in Australia?

I thought it was u23 league - how many over that age group are allowed in each team? There is rep for players u18 and I thought u23 was the natural progression for our juniors.

[Mr bEn]

Stop whinging. If you want to play with other kids on a weekly basis, go play in your association's local fixtures. You're not going to get any better unless you play against the best available, and unfortunately for you, that means testing yourself against a more mature group from the Bay.

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they are deveolpng you...... How about you take on the challenge and get better rather then trying to drop the level of talent so you look good

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they are deveolpng you...... How about you take on the challenge and get better rather then trying to drop the level of talent so you look good

Well I guess to look good these days it takes a team where the average age is (lets say) 18 to show up a team where the average age is (lets say) 24..... that's so mature. This is most juniors introduction to senior level basketball. It seems that should be a baptism of fire.

If the older guys don't have anywhere to go and play competitive ball lets address that as a separate issue, not compromise D-League instead.

[Mr bEn]

This is most juniors introduction to senior level basketball. It seems that should be a baptism of fire.


No it isn't.

U20 Premier League
U23 GBL / Silver GBL / A Grade GBL
Local senior fixtures

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The problem with gen-Y kids is that they all want to be superstars TODAY.

Back in the day (I sound like my dad:)) we were all happy just to sit on the end of the bench of a senior team until we were ready to step up. That meant training with the A-grade team, then playing in the A-grade team. Then training with the Div 1 team, before we were ready to play in the div 1 team.

Nobody today is happy to WORK their way to the top, they are all happier if the top comes down to them instead.

To many political correct people in sports today.

Have a look at the last names of the best kids in the country. It is no coincidence that their parent have mostly played at the top level themselves. They have all been brought up the hard way. Suck it up. Juniors belong in BQJBC. D-league (I hate that name) is for the second tiers to the QBL...

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I dont think it would be a problem if every team was running old guys, but at the moment its just bay, and how is that beneficial to both a) the bay up-and-coming juniors that dont get to play, and b) the other teams running 18 year olds who have to match up against these more physically mature guys.

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I dont think it would be a problem if every team was running old guys, but at the moment its just bay, and how is that beneficial to both a) the bay up-and-coming juniors that dont get to play, and b) the other teams running 18 year olds who have to match up against these more physically mature guys.

well until they win the league theres no need to complain right..they havnt won the comp before so why complain?

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well until they win the league theres no need to complain right..they havnt won the comp before so why complain?

Stop whinging, These days a player often does not peak until early thirties
Bay are planning to enter the league and are obviously keeping some of their best in the program. Therefore the league is achieving its purpose - developing players for the QBL 24 is not old it is in fact still quite young
We will be playing players in their late 20,s down from our QBL team to keep them in form if they lack minutes in the top league and mixing them with players from u 18's as well. Hope the bay are strong wqe dont really want to play against children it wont develop us to do that

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I dont think it would be a problem if every team was running old guys, but at the moment its just bay, and how is that beneficial to both a) the bay up-and-coming juniors that dont get to play, and b) the other teams running 18 year olds who have to match up against these more physically mature guys.

The only reason Bay have some of there best playing D league is because they currently dont have a ABA team.. Bay are going to be very strong this year with there program getting bigger with more great up and coming players joining.. Shane Heal is now the coaching Director at Bay so there program is getting stronger everyday... Looking forward to seeing Bay having an ABA team next year...This will open up the D league team as players like Dan Richards will end up playing ABA..

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The only reason Bay have some of there best playing D league is because they currently dont have a ABA team.. Bay are going to be very strong this year with there program getting bigger with more great up and coming players joining.. Shane Heal is now the coaching Director at Bay so there program is getting stronger everyday... Looking forward to seeing Bay having an ABA team next year...This will open up the D league team as players like Dan Richards will end up playing ABA..

Dan is good.. in regards to ABA i think he will be able to come in for a little bit of the bench..give maybe 10 or so minutes but wont be anything special (I know that was never said just my opinion) kills d league coz of his size, bigs cant stay and but guards cant get the hand up on the shot.ABA obviously a new league. Think the bay and suns :S might be the two to beat, if goldie have lost who have been rumored to be gone! Dont think comp to be very strong this year!

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Heard the sunny coast teams were crap. they have lost all players to senior programs???
Any truth to that stuff??

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From what I've heard the Mdore team is fairly young and coastal has the same team as last year with an actual big guy.

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Stop whinging, These days a player often does not peak until early thirties

Depends what level you aspire to.
The ideal "D-League" (hate that name) would comprise players the standard of those that play at the U/20 Nationals...which incidentally sorry to say is nothing even resembling U/20 PL, U/20 Classics, GBL or anything else we have in QLD. More like a midway between NCAA DIV 1 and 2 really. Again, ideally, the D League, (or Carlton United Australian Amatuer Youth League or some such name) would be a sacrosanct fully amateur and NCAA endorsed and approved Summer League where Aussie kids in College plus any Yanks that want to gain experience in their summer by playing down under can compete at an extremely high level without prejudicing their College careers. Major sponsors have had the concept floated to them and showed keen and genuine interest in associating their products/services with the Nations next generation of professionals-Doctors/Lawers/Accountants etc- it's in a holding pattern at present apparently waiting to see if and what basketball administration in this country can come up with. (The SEABL D League are leading the way)
What a fantastic initiative for Australian youth basketballers to make the transition between high school and the pros! (Same age as NCAA athletes), but could you imagine say a Christian Salecich or Brock Motum or Patty Mills playing in a summer league where they risk injury playing against blokes who have probably never been at their fitness levels in their lifetime, let alone have the speed athleticism and timing that the 18-25 elite guys do?
I could just imagine that 40 yr old bloke from Ipswich who used to bash the kids in D League or the bunch of redneck hoons from Redlands in their NBA gear trash talking and throwing their beer bellies around in a league with real players with futures ?
Anyhow it's not going to happen just yet so they may as well call it anything they want and let any has been or never was/never will be play in it and the kids who havent got scholarships yet or just want to keep playing as a social thing can rock up if they want and have got the time and inclination to do so. Until anyone gets the vision of the southern states and looks at it for what it could truly be, just let it stay a uniquely QLD 3rd-4th division standard social league where old guys can try to look good against kids. If these old guys are so good and ready to 'peak' at 29, how come they want to play against 18 year olds straight out of school anyway?? Wouldnt it be better for their pro aspirations to be playing against bigger and better players in the GBL or Wizards or Districts A grade while their agent waits for that call that will inevitably come?

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You're dreaming Gordon. Let's step back into reality instead of dancing in the clouds.

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Dan is good.. in regards to ABA i think he will be able to come in for a little bit of the bench..give maybe 10 or so minutes but wont be anything special (I know that was never said just my opinion) kills d league coz of his size, bigs cant stay and but guards cant get the hand up on the shot.ABA obviously a new league. Think the bay and suns :S might be the two to beat, if goldie have lost who have been rumored to be gone! Dont think comp to be very strong this year!




Ipswich & Brisbane will be tough as well


Predicting top 4:

Runaway
Ipswich
Goldy
Suns/Bris

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Ipswich & Brisbane will be tough as well


Predicting top 4:

Runaway
Ipswich
Goldy
Suns/Bris

Hmmmm either you are talking about the women's comp or you really don't know what you are talking about...... Brisbane do not have a Men's D League team this season!

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Depends what level you aspire to.
The ideal "D-League" (hate that name) would comprise players the standard of those that play at the U/20 Nationals...which incidentally sorry to say is nothing even resembling U/20 PL, U/20 Classics, GBL or anything else we have in QLD......................I could just imagine that 40 yr old bloke from Ipswich who used to bash the kids in D League or the bunch of redneck hoons from Redlands in their NBA gear trash talking and throwing their beer bellies around in a league with real players with futures ?
Anyhow it's not going to happen just yet so they may as well call it anything they want and let any has been or never was/never will be play in it and the kids who havent got scholarships yet or just want to keep playing as a social thing can rock up if they want and have got the time and inclination to do so. Until anyone gets the vision of the southern states and looks at it for what it could truly be, just let it stay a uniquely QLD 3rd-4th division standard social league where old guys can try to look good against kids. If these old guys are so good and ready to 'peak' at 29, how come they want to play against 18 year olds straight out of school anyway?? Wouldnt it be better for their pro aspirations to be playing against bigger and better players in the GBL or Wizards or Districts A grade while their agent waits for that call that will inevitably come?

Horray! FINALLY someone with sense!!! Although, I can't see the NCAA sharing in anything outside of the states, DL should be for our elite youth. You have said it all here, just not quite sure about your Redlands stereotyping hahaha even if it makes an amusing picture.

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Horray! FINALLY someone with sense!!! Although, I can't see the NCAA sharing in anything outside of the states, DL should be for our elite youth. You have said it all here, just not quite sure about your Redlands stereotyping hahaha even if it makes an amusing picture.
Not such a bad vision when you consider theres $355 million in alcopops tax money floating round out there like a political hot potato. The brewers dont want it back lest they create a market perception of being aligned with the extremist christian right, the Government wants to spend it on its original intended purpose through Health for Community Sport but for who knows what political reasons cant allocate it exactly as originally intended. It may not be grass roots community sport but its pretty bloody close and ticks a few Health portfolio boxes in these times of rising unemployment and the inherent social problems of idle youth. You could employ quite a few State based coordinators and a centrally located administration centre with marketing department etc (AFL model actually) plus pay for a lot of airfares accomodation and incidental expenses over 3-5 years with that sort of money. The flow on employment forecasts are surprising. The concept provides a win/win for the brewers and Govt. in that they get maximum quality exposure in the youth market with money they never thought they would see again and the Government to fulfil it's charter in difficult times by creating employment addressing Health and Youth issues as well as "enriching the lives of all Australians through sport" (Sports Commission mission statement).
The petty age debate thats ensuing on here would be a moot point. Same as the NCAA where players with the ability to play at that level can be recruited regardless of age so long as they meet the academic criteria. No academic criteria here but if the standard was high only legitimate athletes would be selected.
The NCAA doesnt have to share anything. They sanction various summer leagues around the World because it enhances their product and serves their purposes. Same as they sanction the Australian A.I.S. program, because it meets their needs but more importantly it meets the standards and image of their product. Groups of semi fit under developed and underskilled 24+ blokes running around for a weekend hit out doesnt exactly fit their ideal. Just a thought.

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That's all a bit heavy. Good thinking, but in reality pipe dreams. It appears your focus is too heavily mounted on youth, and that your seem to disregard anyone over the age of 21.

Queensland would be better served by allowing for an open-age second-tier competition. This would allow the opportunity for QBL bench players to get some needed court time, and also gives smaller centres a chance to develop their own stock and compete at a senior level. Quite simple really, and not a lot for BQ to worry about on their end.

Also I'm not a Redlands supporter, but seems you have something against them. They all enjoy their basketball, and I'm sure they don't care the slightest that you think lesser of them for dagging around in NBA gear instead of having surfboards under their arms.

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enough of the high tech finance lessons lets look to the season upon us. any possible line ups announced yet? any pre season games goin down...

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Runaway bay's 1st team has a pretty hot lineup of guards and shooters, lacking a bit in the big men though.

Runaway bay's 2nd team is mostly the guards that didnt make the 1st team, plus a couple of big men.

Runaway Bay 1 looks good on paper, but they have some attitude problems that lead to them losing thier semi-final last year.

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bays a joke...in all fields

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bays a joke...in all fields

Bay will take it out this year...No team will come within 20points of them.. I think the league will get a big shock!

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Bay will take it out this year...No team will come within 20points of them.. I think the league will get a big shock!

Since you are making such a bold prediction, what makes them so unstoppable?

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Since you are making such a bold prediction, what makes them so unstoppable?

The fact they have a team that go 10deep - with 5 state players 3 from NSW and 2 from QLD - They are a 5x stronger then last year.. If I had to put money on a team to win it would be Bay.. But I also think there are 2 other pretty strong teams in the league... looking foward to seeing the season unfold!

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The fact they have a team that go 10deep - with 5 state players 3 from NSW and 2 from QLD - They are a 5x stronger then last year.. If I had to put money on a team to win it would be Bay.. But I also think there are 2 other pretty strong teams in the league... looking foward to seeing the season unfold!



Which are the other 2 strong teams????

They will be tough though!!

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The fact they have a team that go 10deep - with 5 state players 3 from NSW and 2 from QLD - They are a 5x stronger then last year.. If I had to put money on a team to win it would be Bay.. But I also think there are 2 other pretty strong teams in the league... looking foward to seeing the season unfold!

and you expect people to believe someone who thinks bay is all that and more what about the rest of the league it seams that you have forgotten about logan they are not playing aba this year and will have some experience coastal may be strong depends on who they have lost coast my be a challenge i dont think they will win it a bit young and have lost players to the aba side. you can sit there and preach that bay are 10 deep but is that belief shared by the coach. and when you look at at the south east corner with coast logan northside and south west so close i find it hard to belive that one association can attract that much talent when they dont play aba......

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I got to see the SEABL D Laegue while I was at Frankston last week. The competition is amazing. They treat the game just as they do the SEABL games in very way with educators, music, intros, after game function and have people paying to get into the game. Standard is what set me off. Rod Popp from Cairns coaching the Kilsyth team as though there was no tomorrow. Teams in full gear including dress shirts before and after the game. The leagues has 10 mens teams (I think) at present but will be also conducting a mid season event from next year where interstate teams can attend. basically an Australian under 23 Championship. A must see for serious basketball addicts.
This is what we should be aspiring to if we are serious about this competition being a true development pathway for future players.
The sad facts are that I am hearing both BBI and Districts will not be enetering teams in 2009 which really says a lot for how the competition is perceived by many in Queensland. Maybe this is first part of what we need to change in Queensland.
Last thing I want to mention is the sad facts about the national Uni team. I am told that these players have to pay own way to represent own country. What sort of message does this send to athletes selected. Yes we want you to play for us but it will also cost you time and money. Time for a change all around are my immediate thoughts.

The main problem with charging so attendance into games means all the players are classified as semi pro meaning it could stuff up NCAA and NCAA2 prospects from being able to qualify hence why some of them turn down playing ABA and stay in D-league so they can still get into college ball in America.

The whole uni games situation is overpriced. UQ didnt even send teams to either mens or womens Northern Uni Games or Aus Uni Games because of the price involved. Non voluntary student unions are the main problem but that is meant to change in the future since K Rudd is now in government and plans to change it. For Northerns on sunnie coast at QUT you are shelling out $350 bucks for 3 days of games and accommodation and so on. Add the cost of jerseys and no real sponsorship you can easily make it to 500 including food and plenty of booze.

International uni games players have to pay their "own way" to international games but all their costs would be covered under their own university scholarship programs anyway if they are good enough to make Aus Uni Team they would be on a scholarship. Where is this proposed money going to come from to pay for them anyway ?? But something similar to NCAA needs to be setup in Australia but it is hard with only so many universities in QLD and associated travel costs if we were to play seasonal competitions against uni from around Australia on a weekly basis.

BP

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got a chance to watch a logan vs goldy pre season game last night not a bad game by both teams considering it was the first practice game for both teams. both teams a little shaky in the opening qtr with gold coast taking the early lead. gold coast with some sharp shooting from beyond the 3 in the 2nd qtr with the lead at the half by about 10. logan picked up the defence in the 3rd to close the gap with scores back to level goin into the last. logan able to take advantage of some match ups inside as the game went on and came away with a close win by 5 or 6 i think. logan look to have a young squad could only recognise 1 or 2 from there qabl team from last year. gold coast look to have some solid scorers and could light some teams up this season if they get hot may be lacking some size inside tho. not sure if it was full strength teams for both squads but a solid hit out all the same. hope the refs are willing to let the game flow a little more once the season rolls around felt like there was a lot of quick fouls being called taking the speed out of the game for both teams

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from what i'm hearing the top four will run similar to last year
Runaway Bay
GC
Ipswich
Coastal

Coastal and Ipswich pretty much the same roster with a few extra - could compete with the south coast teams

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Ipswich will be tough as mate!! Strong line up with a new coach, not sure how good he is but games will see!!

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Why hasn't the players list been put online for Runaway Bay Seahawks? Only the Sea Warriors are up.

Does anyone have a list?

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Why hasn't the players list been put online for Runaway Bay Seahawks? Only the Sea Warriors are up.

Does anyone have a list?

List looks like it was put up this afternoon. Very strong line-up!

Adam Tyrus < - Athletic 3 man from Logan
Antonio Reyes <-- arguably best player in the comp
Daniel Reeves
Daniel Richards <-- arguably in the top 3 for this comp
Gregg Donovan
Jason Horton
Jimmy Philippi
Josh Black <-- NSW state player
Kyle Mills <-- Lightning quick PG
Luke Wakerley
Mitch Evans
Shane Richards <-- one of the best big men in the comp
Yo Merckel
Zac Compton <-- NSW state player?

Shit hot lineup!

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Bit dissapointed to see that this thread is going to pay homage to the bay for the next 14 weeks at least. Wouldn't mind a bit of info about other teams, despite the fact that its midly interesting hearing about supposedly the best team ever assembled.

Hype.

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I don't see Allan Mills in that lineup anywhere. If it's the best super happy fun time team ever, surely they'd sign up the sugar glider?

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Bit dissapointed to see that this thread is going to pay homage to the bay for the next 14 weeks at least. Wouldn't mind a bit of info about other teams, despite the fact that its midly interesting hearing about supposedly the best team ever assembled.

Hype.

i would also love to hear some talk from the other teams, but apparently this forum is 90% Bay. Seahawks won't win the comp, there are other more experienced and stronger teams out there.

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i would also love to hear some talk from the other teams, but apparently this forum is 90% Bay. Seahawks won't win the comp, there are other more experienced and stronger teams out there.

I agree in ways.. I think that Runaway Bay are going to be strong but they will have to get through so strong teams like Logan, Suns and Ipswich. I am looking forward to seeing how Daniel Richards goes this year because last year he was the only go to player where this year Runaway Bay look to have multi go to players. Good luck to all teams. Must of all good luck to Bay as they have alot to live up to!!!

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Bit dissapointed to see that this thread is going to pay homage to the bay for the next 14 weeks at least. Wouldn't mind a bit of info about other teams, despite the fact that its midly interesting hearing about supposedly the best team ever assembled.

Hype.

Here Here! And what about the women's comp. We watched alot of both genders play last season and there was alot of good games in both comps.

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anyone got any predictions for todays games? anyone got any info on the wizards--predictions for the season etc.

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Logan up against redlands by about 15 at 3/4 time

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Logan up against redlands by about 15 at 3/4 time

Logan Men beat Redlands by 11 or 12. As a coach of junior boys I love how Logan's coach gave Keenan and Brad valuable minutes in the 4th, even when Redlands put their press on and were catching up. Hope Ben from Redlands' injury pulls up ok, not sure what he did but didn't come back after doing something to a leg in the 2nd half. Taylor Barry shot well for Logan from outside. Bones was high scorer for Redlands.

Logan Women beat Redlands by 25. Redlands missing a couple key players but credit to Logan for their defence and taking over the game when Redlands tired in the 2nd half.

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Just had the pleasure of being there for both the mens & womens game between Logan & Redlands. Unfortunately for Redlands, they lost both games.
But as always Redlands brings a great vibe to any comp, and have to be commended for a great supporter base. Well Done!

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Any other results? How did the dream team go?

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ipswich came from behind in the last quarter to beat runaway bay sea warriors

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The seahawks beat Northside wizards by about 20 or more points, however the wizards did keep with them until halfway into the 3rd quarter. Seahawks have a pretty deep side, with many quick and good guards, and a couple of good big men. Northside have a fairly young team, with some good shooters.

Ipswich beat the sea warriors by about 10 points. Very close game until the end, where ipswich dropped a couple of clutch 3 pointers.

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Heard Bay beat Northside in the men by about 20.

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Birsbane doesnt have a team in mens d league

Runaway Bay 1 beat Northside by about 20 though, was close for about 3 quarters, good showing by Northside against a much bigger and stronger opponent, game would have been much closer had the bay not been allowed to run the break in the first half

Second game between these 2 teams should prove to be a more exciting contest

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ipswich came from behind in the last quarter to beat runaway bay sea warriors

Ibswich not as strong as people thought? Or are the Sea Warriors stronger then people think?

Good things are happening at Runaway Bay if they can put together a 'dream team' and the second team are competitive against a possible finals team.

And their womens team beat Ibswich by 6, Ibswich won the comp last year.

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Sea Warriors will definately be a strong team and shouldnt be underestimated in this comp. They have a good mix of big guys, shooters and guards and they have been training with the the seahawks guys since February.

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Sea Warriors will definately be a strong team and shouldnt be underestimated in this comp. They have a good mix of big guys, shooters and guards and they have been training with the the seahawks guys since February.

The best thing about the Sea warriors is that the majority of there guys are still young and the development league will do them wonders. Best thing the bay have ever done creating second team. Will help their future, and will still be competitvie next year in d league when they have an aba side. Don't underestimate warriors like Ipswich did. The force will be fine though, we had a slow start but finished strong to get the win. Ipswich will be right up there in contention.

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South west beat gold coast by 7 in overtime.

any news from the mdore cabolture game?

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South west beat gold coast by 7 in overtime.

any news from the mdore cabolture game?

yeah we beat mdoore by 5 i think??/ close to that

we were up by 24 at one stage...just cruizing alone then bam back to like 8 with a couple of minutes to go. Tough game but its always like that when Coastal play Mdoore...no matter where ya are on the ladder. credit to both sides was a good season oppener.

Matty

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Sea Warriors were pretty big, had more bigs than the Hawks - The inter R'Bay game will be close.

Ipswich played better as a team down the stretch with the skinny point, 11 & 33 leading the way i think making some big plays also the bench went deeper and help!!

****Sea Hawks mite have to cooks in the kitchen this season!!

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Sea Warriors were pretty big, had more bigs than the Hawks - The inter R'Bay game will be close.

Ipswich played better as a team down the stretch with the skinny point, 11 & 33 leading the way i think making some big plays also the bench went deeper and help!!


Ipswich went hard at the end. Looks like R'bay didn't have their coach? Proberly could have put their shooters out in the end.

What's the point of the second team? Aren't both teams supposed to be development? Or couldn't Runaway Bay afford ABA this season so had to keep the team down? Could the hawks compete at ABA level?

Can't wait for the 2 to meet.

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I would love to hear more about the other games that went down last weekend.

What are the other teams like? Does Gold Coast have a strong team like last year? Who are the hot shooters in the comp? Are coastal and maroochydore strong? What about the girls D-League?

Sick to death of hearing about bay.

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I would love to hear more about the other games that went down last weekend.

What are the other teams like? Does Gold Coast have a strong team like last year? Who are the hot shooters in the comp? Are coastal and maroochydore strong? What about the girls D-League?

Sick to death of hearing about bay.
Sorry just one more little bit about the Bay and what their director of coaching, Shane Heal, has been up to this week.
Wonder what that will do for the Bays D League/QBL program futures???
Good feeder relationship for the Blaze you think?
Food for thought.

http://news.theage.com.au/breaking-news-sport/shane-heal-to-help-coach-the-boomers-20090428-aljn.html

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there are underlying themes in these blogs such as 'what is the purpose of d league?' and 'what are its key objectives?'.

i think over the years this has been basketballs biggest problem. it lacks direction and clarity. we have done ok in that department by creating a wonderful 'mission statement' but then we do 2 things. 1. we dont allow it to govern the decisions we make regarding our clubs and comps 2. we dont employ solid management to carry out the mission and see the key objectives are met. our number one criteria for management is 'did they play nbl?' or 'could they dunk?'. there needs to be a clear purpose and plan in place, right at the top and then have that filter down through the various leagues and clubs. this whole 'its not what you know or do but who you know and do' is making it tough.

each state is running its own show, looking after their favorites and then many (including those who have outgrown junior comp with no selection yet skilled) find themselves in comps such as d league. i think d league can be all of the above, as long as it doesnt become a recklessly dangerous environment for budding youth to develop in. although, i was at the logan redlands game and the little no8 guard from logan wasnt afraid to throw a few cheap shots and be reckless, so who knows. just because one departs from the u/20 comp with no selection or recognition, do we right them off or believe their dreams are over? at the u18 classics last year, the seahawks had a guard small forward who was dominating division 1 but when state team was announced, same old names from years before in u14 and u16. this kid would have housed many on that state team. where is he now? i hope hes in d league at least. TO AN EXTENT, age shouldnt matter. names like aaron honeyman from the spartans early 90's come to mind. oldies like gaze and even mackinnon trying to make the nba, same thing (if ur reading, no offence mac).

there will be players over 24 who have beer bellies etc but this is due to the fact that they now have to work, then relax somehow but they still love to ball. its got nothing to do with beating up on kids. bottom line, we need a clear purpose for each league, with clarity on its objectives right from the top and then each club needs to build its comps around that. it will help with decision making on everything and anything plus allow unknown players who hit form (despite age) to get a look in because they are meeting objectives as opposed to whether or not they belong to a particular association or mentor.

i fully support basketball here in oz and qld but having worked in it at both a national and local level, it needs work. keep hooping though boys. my prediction for d league... its going to be a tough and tight season. all will be competitive, even those rednecks from the redlands who look and live nothing like people from ipswich. oops, did i just say that, my bad!!!

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no scores up for the d league games? individual player scores anyway. would like to know how dan richards went for runaway 1st, hayden reed for suns, shane coupland for ippy? no toowoomba team so counts out piok piok. from what i remember there top 4 scores in last years comp? i know points dont mean everything anything but chances of good feedback in regards to how they played is guna be hard on here - always biased

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no scores up for the d league games? individual player scores anyway. would like to know how dan richards went for runaway 1st, hayden reed for suns, shane coupland for ippy? no toowoomba team so counts out piok piok. from what i remember there top 4 scores in last years comp? i know points dont mean everything anything but chances of good feedback in regards to how they played is guna be hard on here - always biased

Dan Richards played limited minutes! Wasn't required when they had Josh Black on the floor he shot the lights out. Best on court in my eyes by far! Shane Coupland had a quiet game compared to normal unsure why? He hit a couple of big shots in the last but quiet up until then.

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any one got any predictions and players or match ups to watch this weekend in the men?

redlands v suns

logan v seahawks

clippers v wizards

southwest v ispwich

waves v sea warriors

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any one got any predictions and players or match ups to watch this weekend in the men?

redlands v suns

logan v seahawks

clippers v wizards

southwest v ispwich

waves v sea warriors


ummmmm, well you would assume

suns to beat redlands

seahawks to beat logan

wiz and clips might actually be tightish, depends who plays for each team, its at mdore which is always tough for visiting teams but northside..pretty young and athletic against another young athletic team, could be fun to watch

if ipswich play how they did against bay 2 theyll get beat..but should get the win if they play half decent

waves should pump sea warriors..

not too sure about match ups, once again it comes down to who plays for which team and who sits for aba duties and stuff, soon find out

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Sea Warriors to beat coast. They have a coach this week which will make a big difference.

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Dan Richards played limited minutes! Wasn't required when they had Josh Black on the floor he shot the lights out. Best on court in my eyes by far! Shane Coupland had a quiet game compared to normal unsure why? He hit a couple of big shots in the last but quiet up until then.



I think his coach wanted him to be a creater and when needed steep up plus from what i saw on his hand pre game it would say a Broken Finger!!

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Got a sneak peak into Redlands trainings this week.

Their coach is a little dissapointed about athletic big not playing this week, but happy about team's progress. They have all only played together 3 times...

The coach is committed to giving local Jnrs solid minutes, just as he did against Logan. And if that drags team to a loss, so be it. Commendable attitude I thought.

Reddy's are certainly out to shake their "redneck" reputation. So all ex-NHL fans looking for an old fasioned dust up - you'll be dis-appointed.

Some of the structured offences might surprise you. If they can mesh together, they might NOT finish last. Big strides needed for top 4 - I grant you. But NOT LAST...

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[QUOTE=Unregistered;15951]The coach is committed to giving local Jnrs solid minutes, just as he did against Logan. And if that drags team to a loss, so be it. Commendable attitude I thought.
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What Redlands juniors are you talking about?

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alright alright alright! ive been reading these blogs and couldnt contain myself any longer, so here is a blog from me, the redlands d league coach. in regards to redlands juniors, we only have 2 u18 players and the team has an average age of 22/23yrs. not as young as other sides but d league is an important first step for our clubs progress into representative senior levels. in regards to the person who had a sneak peak into our training during the week, how is that possible? it was a closed session. therefore, it must be one of the boys but that cant be right either. we dont have computers, literacy skills or even a mcdonalds in redneck land!! do we? i am the only one who knows how to read and write. just kidding boys. people need to come and check out our quality of life on the bayside, its nice. redlands has a tough road ahead of us but we know what that road looks like and where its heading. my boys are committed and proud, so they'll run against anyone. we do need to improve our fitness and get use to playing with each other and that will come. we have also had some minor obstacles to deal with but we have a good program and when it becomes second nature, we should do ok. right us off at your peril all you bloggers still living at your parents, sleeping between stars wars sheets and blankets, redlands will play hard and fair. guaranteed! i wish everyone a safe and good season though. fiddes.

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ipswich over southwest by bout 10 - refs lost control of game for 2nd qtr but pulled it back and did an ok job in end...

ipswich slow starters but came over the top and pulled away for comfortable win

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alright alright alright! ive been reading these blogs and couldnt contain myself any longer, so here is a blog from me, the redlands d league coach. in regards to redlands juniors, we only have 2 u18 players and the team has an average age of 22/23yrs. not as young as other sides but d league is an important first step for our clubs progress into representative senior levels. in regards to the person who had a sneak peak into our training during the week, how is that possible? it was a closed session. therefore, it must be one of the boys but that cant be right either. we dont have computers, literacy skills or even a mcdonalds in redneck land!! do we? i am the only one who knows how to read and write. just kidding boys. people need to come and check out our quality of life on the bayside, its nice. redlands has a tough road ahead of us but we know what that road looks like and where its heading. my boys are committed and proud, so they'll run against anyone. we do need to improve our fitness and get use to playing with each other and that will come. we have also had some minor obstacles to deal with but we have a good program and when it becomes second nature, we should do ok. right us off at your peril all you bloggers still living at your parents, sleeping between stars wars sheets and blankets, redlands will play hard and fair. guaranteed! i wish everyone a safe and good season though. fiddes.

Ok Jase

I think u might want to put your teams average age up a bit?

Bay over Logan 110-65

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Gold Coast over Sea Warriors by about 15. Coast a fairly short team, but the Warriors guards couldnt handle the shooting ability of the Gold Coast team.

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Redlands went down to the suns by about 20 something. Redlands had control of the game for much of the second and third quarter but a couple of calls didnt go their way and they seemed to lose their heads. Got dominated through the 4th quarter which was the difference in the game.

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ipswich over southwest by bout 10 - refs lost control of game for 2nd qtr but pulled it back and did an ok job in end...

ipswich slow starters but came over the top and pulled away for comfortable win

south west didnt play to their potential having only trained together for 3 weeks but credit to ipswich for playing tough d and forcing us out of what we wanted to do. Heard a rumour that Shane Coupland has a broken finger and he still hit some big shots so big ups to him and good luck to the team he eventually sits out against. Im pretty loose so just talking a bit of sh*t but was a pretty good game. South west def feel they could have won but Ipswich also would feel they should have played better first half. Pretty decent game all round.

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Redlands went down to the suns by about 20 something. Redlands had control of the game for much of the second and third quarter but a couple of calls didnt go their way and they seemed to lose their heads. Got dominated through the 4th quarter which was the difference in the game.

Redlands all over suns for first 3 quarters. suns defence killed em in the last tho. big guys with fluffy hair got fouled out. (talk about winging). i swear everytime he got touched he either hit the deck or winged to the refs. good tough game...couple of cheap shots but ya get that. Cant wait to see them play Runnaway Bay. They'll be winging all night. Good game to watch but

Suns up by 21 at the end

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Redlands all over suns for first 3 quarters. suns defence killed em in the last tho. big guys with fluffy hair got fouled out. (talk about winging). i swear everytime he got touched he either hit the deck or winged to the refs. good tough game...couple of cheap shots but ya get that. Cant wait to see them play Runnaway Bay. They'll be winging all night. Good game to watch but

Suns up by 21 at the end


Man i dont know if you have ever played against bones and i know alot of ballers in qld that have but that guy is a hard worker and a tough player...if he was getting hacked it would have been leigt so mr hard as nails pipe down son and get off your club biased seat. Redlands game was a good one very physical from both sides... redlands become disorganised in the last and suns put it away... good game first three quarters from redlands showed some dominant signs and also showed us that the team should probably be shown some respect.. To the suns better team on the day and all that needs to be said... Im sure we can all quit the bagging and just get on with recording some results and making comments on observations of the games...

Peace and happy season to all

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Runaway Bay absolutely destroyed Logan!!! First quarter was 26-25 and after that Logan played horribly and got blown away. Runaway looking to be top contenders this year methinks. Double ejection for 1 player from Runaway and 1 from Logan for fighting though.

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Redlands all over suns for first 3 quarters. suns defence killed em in the last tho. big guys with fluffy hair got fouled out. (talk about winging). i swear everytime he got touched he either hit the deck or winged to the refs. good tough game...couple of cheap shots but ya get that. Cant wait to see them play Runnaway Bay. They'll be winging all night. Good game to watch but

Suns up by 21 at the end

Mike's all about the D. Think we'll be seeing that as a common theme in both the top grade and D-league for the Suns this season.

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Sea Warriors to beat coast. They have a coach this week which will make a big difference.

what went wrong? someone made this big call and your team couldnt deliver? individually did any one stand out?

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Just want to question if Manu Genobli and Tim Duncan playing off season in D League for the Runaway Bay,San Antonio Spurs,Australian Boomers, Seahawks will mean they are restricted players. Cant see why they would be as they havent played QBL minutes???

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Seems there is a lot of hate towards the Seahawks.

How about all you young pussies stop whinging about getting beat, take a teaspoon of concrete and harden the fuck up.

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Is there much of a D league womens comp? Seems the best young women transition to aba earlier than the men. Which are the better d league womens teams?

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what went wrong? someone made this big call and your team couldnt deliver? individually did any one stand out?

Both teams quite average, noone stood out for either team. The coast guards shared the 3 point shooting, and if any team can stop them shooting 3's they will go down very easily i think. Warriors just not good or experienced enough, didn't capitalize on their height advantage.

Both teams quite young though.

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Runaway Bay absolutely destroyed Logan!!! First quarter was 26-25 and after that Logan played horribly and got blown away. Runaway looking to be top contenders this year methinks. Double ejection for 1 player from Runaway and 1 from Logan for fighting though.

1 Qtr was tight, but when Bay put on the full court D Logan couldnt do anything but turn the ball over.. Logan did a great job of getting to the line but that couldnt save them...Dan Richards had 32 and Adam Tyrus had 30.. Well done Bay.

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1 Qtr was tight, but when Bay put on the full court D Logan couldnt do anything but turn the ball over.. Logan did a great job of getting to the line but that couldnt save them...Dan Richards had 32 and Adam Tyrus had 30.. Well done Bay.
So Genobli and Duncan will be coming off the bench?

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Seems there is a lot of hate towards the Seahawks.

How about all you young pussies stop whinging about getting beat, take a teaspoon of concrete and harden the fuck up.

Is that what you lot did when you first started Development league 10 years or so ago?

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I am Redlands "old fart". I single handedly raise the average age of the rays from 22 to 23. Here's my 2c...

Those concerned about D-League - who cares who is playing..?? Basketball is the most important thing. Our city lost one of the greatest teams in the country because people lost sight of BASKETBALL. I hope the U18s get to play - they'll LEARN something. I hope some more old farts get to play - they'll TEACH something. And as for "waiting for contracts" - wake up and smell the daisies! The pro game is nearly DEAD in this country. Until we get some decent reagular free-to-air coverage, it may remain dead. Let's play all the basketball we can. And if my legs give out, I'm learning wheelies bball.

Those concerned about Redlands - Who cares..?? If we "make up the numbers", imagine how good you'll feel? If we make it tough for 3 quarters and you beat us - imagine how good you'll LOOK? Redlands has a band of good juniors who deserve something to aim at. A D-League team is a natural progression and a positive step. From a club that cares about BASKETBALL. I hope we lose a few, we'll learn. But we'll go down fighting, whining and doing everything we can. (Congrats Suns btw - great tough game..!!)

Runaway Bay? - I thought that's where you learned how to hobie cat? Anyway, if they have 2 teams, by definition - one HAS to be tough. I look forward to playing them too. And I hope it's a road trip so after the game we can have a few beers and talk about BASKETBALL. What a great sport...

Olds.

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I am Redlands "old fart". I single handedly raise the average age of the rays from 22 to 23. Here's my 2c...

Those concerned about D-League - who cares who is playing..?? Basketball is the most important thing. Our city lost one of the greatest teams in the country because people lost sight of BASKETBALL. I hope the U18s get to play - they'll LEARN something. I hope some more old farts get to play - they'll TEACH something. And as for "waiting for contracts" - wake up and smell the daisies! The pro game is nearly DEAD in this country. Until we get some decent reagular free-to-air coverage, it may remain dead. Let's play all the basketball we can. And if my legs give out, I'm learning wheelies bball.

Those concerned about Redlands - Who cares..?? If we "make up the numbers", imagine how good you'll feel? If we make it tough for 3 quarters and you beat us - imagine how good you'll LOOK? Redlands has a band of good juniors who deserve something to aim at. A D-League team is a natural progression and a positive step. From a club that cares about BASKETBALL. I hope we lose a few, we'll learn. But we'll go down fighting, whining and doing everything we can. (Congrats Suns btw - great tough game..!!)

Runaway Bay? - I thought that's where you learned how to hobie cat? Anyway, if they have 2 teams, by definition - one HAS to be tough. I look forward to playing them too. And I hope it's a road trip so after the game we can have a few beers and talk about BASKETBALL. What a great sport...

Olds.
Sounds like the go. Runaway Bay is actually a good model for Redlands to copy. For years they been copping it from Gold Coast Assn and others because they realised they didnt have the structure support or finances to rush into ABA. (well they have always had the money but have a smart manager who knows that programs that are built without the proper support and foundations fall over easy). They set a 5 year plan in place a few years back and you can be assured that when they do make that move it will be with crack arse mens and womens teams and solid supporter and financial base. Having the Boomers Assistant coach as your director of coaching probably doesnt hurt your program building either. Having 2 teams in D League is just the last foundation stone before they make the next move. "Hasten slowly" I think someone said. Sounds like you guys are on the same track.

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Sounds like the go. Runaway Bay is actually a good model for Redlands to copy. For years they been copping it from Gold Coast Assn and others because they realised they didnt have the structure support or finances to rush into ABA. (well they have always had the money but have a smart manager who knows that programs that are built without the proper support and foundations fall over easy). They set a 5 year plan in place a few years back and you can be assured that when they do make that move it will be with crack arse mens and womens teams and solid supporter and financial base. Having the Boomers Assistant coach as your director of coaching probably doesnt hurt your program building either. Having 2 teams in D League is just the last foundation stone before they make the next move. "Hasten slowly" I think someone said. Sounds like you guys are on the same track.

Good approach, how many associations lose money year in year out.

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south west didnt play to their potential having only trained together for 3 weeks but credit to ipswich for playing tough d and forcing us out of what we wanted to do. Heard a rumour that Shane Coupland has a broken finger and he still hit some big shots so big ups to him and good luck to the team he eventually sits out against. Im pretty loose so just talking a bit of sh*t but was a pretty good game. South west def feel they could have won but Ipswich also would feel they should have played better first half. Pretty decent game all round.



Yer decent game, refs were a joke, espec young guy!! at least 3-4 tunnels and other hard fouls that didnt get called on Jonno Mines & Shane Coupland (Yes has a broken finger - saw splint on and ice afta game as he watched ABA game) - You stop jonny mines penertating you beat South West and box out!!!!


Top 4 Predictions:

Cab, Ippy, Runaway 1 & Either Goldy, logan or Runaway 2!!!

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Yer decent game, refs were a joke, espec young guy!! at least 3-4 tunnels and other hard fouls that didnt get called on Jonno Mines & Shane Coupland (Yes has a broken finger - saw splint on and ice afta game as he watched ABA game) - You stop jonny mines penertating you beat South West and box out!!!!


Top 4 Predictions:

Cab, Ippy, Runaway 1 & Either Goldy, logan or Runaway 2!!!

1- Runaway Bay 1
2 - Caboolture
3- Gold Coast
4 - South West

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runaway bay
cab
south west
marooch

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good work adam upton, adam tyrus, dan richards. And the newcomber who i have never herd of any info on him would be appreciated adam brown (47 points) thats impressive

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good work adam upton, adam tyrus, dan richards. And the newcomber who i have never herd of any info on him would be appreciated adam brown (47 points) thats impressive
Has old school Gold Coast basketball pedigree late developer who played a major part in Gold Coast U/20's PL win. Moved to Runaway Bay to advance to the next phase of his career. (In impressive style apparently)

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good work adam upton, adam tyrus, dan richards. And the newcomber who i have never herd of any info on him would be appreciated adam brown (47 points) thats impressive

I think the scorecard might be wrong. I don't think he would have scored over 25.

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I think the scorecard might be wrong. I don't think he would have scored over 25.

**Edit**

Add up the Gold Coast individual scores from last week, if Adam Brown scored 47 along with the rest of the teams individuals, the team should have scored 120. I think it was just a mistake. He's a bloody good guard though.

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Anyone got any thoughts on who will win this weekends game Runaway Bay Vs Cab Suns??
This will be a tuff game looking foward to seeing who plays well and which team can stay undefeated! What are your thoughts?? which team and by how much ?

Runaway Bay wins by 20 I think

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mate you have no clue do you. . . .adam plays at the coast and yes he is an old school baller who has developed, however needs good players around him for him to excel. . . he lacks the ability to take control of a game at the point guard position. i am refering to having the ability to plan ahead and ajust the game at the last second to create something from nothing. i dunno but i think you might have to be born with that ability so maybe he should just get used to be an average everyday player, who will eventually be a good player in ABA but nothing more. or and 47??????

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They found the score sheet had been tampered with and after DNA tests Adam Mother was
taken away.Only kidding he is no chance to get the ball enough with the two Sheppards in
the team they have never seen a shot they didn't like.

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mate you have no clue do you. . . .adam plays at the coast and yes he is an old school baller who has developed, however needs good players around him for him to excel. . . he lacks the ability to take control of a game at the point guard position. i am refering to having the ability to plan ahead and ajust the game at the last second to create something from nothing. i dunno but i think you might have to be born with that ability so maybe he should just get used to be an average everyday player, who will eventually be a good player in ABA but nothing more. or and 47??????
No I dont. dont think I even have the right guy. my bad. but if he's playing the role and his team is winning whose going to criticise? His abilities might be limited in the opinion of yourself but who would really know how good anybody could be until they are in the position to be tested? Till then if he keeps winning and he takes that to ABA and they start winning then...who really knows ??

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They found the score sheet had been tampered with and after DNA tests Adam Mother was
taken away.Only kidding he is no chance to get the ball enough with the two Sheppards in
the team they have never seen a shot they didn't like.
Gees! Dont tell me Brent's cat is suited up now as well?!!! The thing can only dunk! Cant play the point, low average from the arc and has two left feet!

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Talk about gutted from the weekend. Its gonna take me a month to catch up on all of the lost sleep as a result of our tough loss to the suns. I too need to support our big guy with the fluffy hair, whom I am sure many know from ABA. He doesnt whinge for nothing, not even dirty plays. So it must have been something worth whinging about. He is tough and hard working. Despite some of the wonderful character traits displayed by no21 from the suns, they deserve credit for finishing the way they did. Well done suns. No need to raise the average age mr captain unknown, it is as it is. You must be from the redlands to know our side as well as you claim. If not, Bullets big joe once said 'Assuming is the reason for all f*#k ups'. Im not keen to quote the big guy but he had something to think about that time. Anyway, once again well done suns and south west, see you on saturday and good luck to all. I hope you remain injury free. J

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Anyone got any thoughts on who will win this weekends game Runaway Bay Vs Cab Suns??
This will be a tuff game looking foward to seeing who plays well and which team can stay undefeated! What are your thoughts?? which team and by how much ?

Runaway Bay wins by 20 I think

Suns to win by 10! Just got to stop Dan Richards and Josh Black Good Luck !!

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Suns to win by 10! Just got to stop Dan Richards and Josh Black Good Luck !!

Not a chance. the bay go so much deeper than them two guys. deepest team i have seen in d league for a long time

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Sorry, if we are talking about the same Adam Brown he is originally from Tamworth NSW. Played most if, not all of his junior ball with the Tamworth Thunderbolts.

I've known him since he was in u14's and he has developed into a very good player.

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Suns to win by 10! Just got to stop Dan Richards and Josh Black Good Luck !!

Yeah, that's true.

Also you have to stop Kyle Mills, Gregg Donnavan, Craig Fischer & Adam Tyrus. Also Shane Richards and Zac Compton inside. All know how to step up when needed, and hustle for every loose ball.

I really believe that you could have any 5 on the court and they would be just as strong as the starters.

RBAY by 15-20. I think you'll find a couple of the guys purely out there to shut down Cab's scorers.

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Yeah, that's true.

Also you have to stop Kyle Mills, Gregg Donnavan, Craig Fischer & Adam Tyrus. Also Shane Richards and Zac Compton inside. All know how to step up when needed, and hustle for every loose ball.

I really believe that you could have any 5 on the court and they would be just as strong as the starters.

RBAY by 15-20. I think you'll find a couple of the guys purely out there to shut down Cab's scorers.

reed and houchin getting the scoring done in the mens so stopping those two, if theyre playing (assuming as suns men have the bye) then it could be VERY close! upton had 37 last week as well to go with reed and houchin .game on!! cant wait!

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Well if Cab brings their shooters, and Runaway Bay come to play, could see a great shooting display. Both teams will work hard to limit high % shots but it'll come down to who has the roll on the night.

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I think Bay will be too strong offensively and defensively, particularly beyond the arc. Bay dont seem to utilize thier big men though, so if the cabs can go inside it might prove to be a scoring opportunity.

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Wow everyones got something to say about this game...guess it will be a cracker...hopefully.

Sunday game tho..guess it depends on who's doing what on saturday night... hahahah Day game may change how some of the guys from each team are affected

Suns with a few Aces up their sleaves.. cant wait to strap the boots on. awesome rivalry against the bay last season...bring on sunday

Matty
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south west over redlands - southwest under achievers

ipswich beat logan - ipswich are a top 4 team logan proved last week they are a long way off

northside over coast - wizards to big and can shoot from out side(coasts strength)

clippers to beat warriors - warriors to inexperienced, should see to be good show of young talent though

bay to beat cabs - only just, game of the round will be a lot closer than everyone thinks.

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Game of the week Bay versus cab.

Who's big three will out shine the other?

Richards, Tyrus, Black or Reed, Upton, Houchin?

I think the difference in the game is going to come down to the other plays and who's supporting players can step up the most. Expect a combined 100-120 points by the 6 players mentioned above with neither teams "star" players really out scoring their counterparts.

Tough to say without having seen cab play this year but I gotta go with the home team in a close one. Bay by 4.

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Game of the week Bay versus cab.

Who's big three will out shine the other?

Richards, Tyrus, Black or Reed, Upton, Houchin?

I think the difference in the game is going to come down to the other plays and who's supporting players can step up the most. Expect a combined 100-120 points by the 6 players mentioned above with neither teams "star" players really out scoring their counterparts.

Tough to say without having seen cab play this year but I gotta go with the home team in a close one. Bay by 4.

Hmm

This game I think will mean alot to Bay as the Suns beat them at home last season in the semi.

The big 3 from each team I dont believe can be stopped I think you just have to reduce there scoring.

Suns cant let Richards and Tyrus have 30+ each again.

Bay cant let Adam have 37 again.

Tight Game I think Bay will get them by 10+

Good Luck to Both Teams

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Massive game here!! It's about containing the scorers but before that it will be who wants it more.. All the 50/50 calls! Who wants the loose ball more? That's how cab has always played and that could get them over the line!

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OVER HEARING ABOUT THE CAB Vs. RUNAWAY GAME!!!

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Anyone got insights to the Clippers vs Bay game this weekend?

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Anyone got insights to the Clippers vs Bay game this weekend?

clippers should win by over 10. warriors have no guards. rely too much on there big guys

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OVER HEARING ABOUT THE CAB Vs. RUNAWAY GAME!!!
Genobli and Tim Duncan reportedly pissed off that their old mate Shane Heal cant guarantee them court time for Bay against the Cabs this weekend. Going to scrimmage at Harrys Hall at Labrador play 2 on 2 against Brent and his Cat instead.

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clippers should win by over 10. warriors have no guards. rely too much on there big guys
Clippers put their right team on the floor and allowed to play the way they know how, they could beat anybody in this comp including Bay with Genobli and Duncan and GC with Brent S and his dunking Cat!

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clippers should win by over 10. warriors have no guards. rely too much on there big guys

Wasn't the reason why Gold Coast got up by so much because they 'didn't utilise their bigs enough'?

From their game against Ippy, it looks they have a well balanced side with some nice potential in their guard department and a fair bit of size. But, they're all too young, weak and inexperienced at the moment.

Who has ABA duties for the Clippers?

If Izzy, Harry, Jed and Lachy don't play, Bay by 10. However, if they do play, Clips by 20.

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Good luck this weekend all teams

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south west over redlands - southwest under achievers

ipswich beat logan - ipswich are a top 4 team logan proved last week they are a long way off

northside over coast - wizards to big and can shoot from out side(coasts strength)

clippers to beat warriors - warriors to inexperienced, should see to be good show of young talent though

bay to beat cabs - only just, game of the round will be a lot closer than everyone thinks.

Log over Ippy.

#33 Ippy needs to go play AFL, he's such a tuffie, in his 'little' mind.... coach he didn't deserve to play after his atrocious behaviour:loser:

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Agreed. 33 is a little bit of a hot head......Logan up 34-17 I believe at 1st quarter then the subs got put in and threw it away for Logan, Logan holding the lead all game until last 5 minutes where Ippy stepped up and put some good shots up, Logan should've won by 30 at least but final score was 78-79 with Taylor Barry scoring abotu 30 points for Logan, 14/14 off free throws

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Agreed. 33 is a little bit of a hot head......Logan up 34-17 I believe at 1st quarter then the subs got put in and threw it away for Logan, Logan holding the lead all game until last 5 minutes where Ippy stepped up and put some good shots up, Logan should've won by 30 at least but final score was 78-79 with Taylor Barry scoring abotu 30 points for Logan, 14/14 off free throws

Don't blame bench....Ippy stepped up d which killed our shooting stars, they had to Rick, Taylor, David were on a roll. Taylor hitting 4 3s in 1st qtr. D won that game.... Ippy tried but Logan too good!

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Who won in the Redlands & Sth West game?

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So much for the unbeatable all stars?? Good on you cab!!!

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can someone please give maroochydore some respect now, they beat northside and just embarrased the seawarriors. the seawarriors put on one of the worst performances in d league history.

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can someone please give maroochydore some respect now, they beat northside and just embarrased the seawarriors. the seawarriors put on one of the worst performances in d league history.

And why was it the worst performance in D-League history?

I was watching the Cab vs Seahawks game on court 1 and every time I looked over it seemed like the Warriors were getting fucked over by the refs. I proberly watched 20mins of the game scattered and in that time I think I saw about 10 very questionable calls and the SeaWarriors heads keep dropping. Hard to get some confidence up when you can't get a call.

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And why was it the worst performance in D-League history?

I was watching the Cab vs Seahawks game on court 1 and every time I looked over it seemed like the Warriors were getting fucked over by the refs. I proberly watched 20mins of the game scattered and in that time I think I saw about 10 very questionable calls and the SeaWarriors heads keep dropping. Hard to get some confidence up when you can't get a call.
That old story excuse only gets trotted out when they play ay Maroochydore. Think of another one?

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That old story excuse only gets trotted out when they play ay Maroochydore. Think of another one?

Do you mean play at Maroochydore? Because the game was played at Bays home court. Refs were quite bad, didnt seem to know what they were doing half the time, however the refs didnt lose the game for the warriors, sloppy passing and turnovers did.

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Do you mean play at Maroochydore? Because the game was played at Bays home court. Refs were quite bad, didnt seem to know what they were doing half the time, however the refs didnt lose the game for the warriors, sloppy passing and turnovers did.

Agreed. Once again they showed they're age and experience or lack thereof.

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you cant blame refs its the old saying "maroochydoore didnt win it, the bay lost it"

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you cant blame refs its the old saying "maroochydoore didnt win it, the bay lost it"
Thats the point! Its a popular cop out when Maroochydore wins at home that just cant be used here. Cant understand your thinking but??? The core of that Maroochydore team beat everything in QLD in 2008 and the Bay werent even in Div 1 ??? Think what you want but.

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Suns over the Bay by about 10 i think it was in the end. Point guard for Bay the only real stand out. Should be a fun match up next game between these two!

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[QUOTE=Unregistered;16234]The core of that Maroochydore team beat everything in QLD in 2008 and the Bay werent even in Div 1 ???QUOTE]

Just thought I'd add in that only 1 person from the under 18 team last bqjbc season is in the 2nd runaway bay side, and he isn't a stand out. We're talking about completely different people. But yes, Maroochydore definitly have a strong, young group.. Can't wait to see them in a few years against aba sides.

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Who won in the Redlands & Sth West game?

Soth West got up by about 10-15

South West won the girls aswell

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only one undefeated team now...with the bay and ippy losing. Are suns favorites? obviously wouldnt mean anything 3 games in but at this stage theyd have to be.. no one will go undefeated this year thouggh!!

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Any results from the GC v Northside game?

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only one undefeated team now...with the bay and ippy losing. Are suns favorites? obviously wouldnt mean anything 3 games in but at this stage theyd have to be.. no one will go undefeated this year thouggh!!



Yep extremely correct no one will go Undefeated this yr as the top 4 teams i see it are extremely close with the talent being good from 1-5 in those teams!!

Bay
Ippy
Cab
Logan

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Yep extremely correct no one will go Undefeated this yr as the top 4 teams i see it are extremely close with the talent being good from 1-5 in those teams!!

Bay
Ippy
Cab
Logan

dont count out maroochydore though either. Throw izzy and josh occasioanlly in matches they wanna/need to win and theyll be tough to stop as well. good competetion so far

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I watched this game & yes I agree only the female ref pulled her weight & her partner sucked but the bay players were really bad sports from the way one player inparticluar decided to try & stand over the female ref good on the bays coach for hauling his rear to the bench to cool off to the disrespectful way they spoke if they just played the game they would be a good team... Maroochy played well & did their job, the bay warriors are lucky they didn't get flogged by more....

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yer coast got up by 27 against wizards

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Refs - From what games i have seen so far the refs are either not up to the game or lose interest and control and cuz they do that they winge about the coaches, players and spectators on there back and get whistle happy and the game turns to shit and players cant get in a rythm!!

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Refs - From what games i have seen so far the refs are either not up to the game or lose interest and control and cuz they do that they winge about the coaches, players and spectators on there back and get whistle happy and the game turns to shit and players cant get in a rythm!!

I'd even take it a step further and say that the refs have been noticably bias with inconsistant calls and have lost control of all 3 games I have watched. It is important that refs understand that someone will get seriously injured if they allow an already physical game to get dirty.

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I watched this game & yes I agree only the female ref pulled her weight & her partner sucked but the bay players were really bad sports from the way one player inparticluar decided to try & stand over the female ref good on the bays coach for hauling his rear to the bench to cool off to the disrespectful way they spoke if they just played the game they would be a good team... Maroochy played well & did their job, the bay warriors are lucky they didn't get flogged by more....

What name/number? Would be interested if it's the same repeat offenders from our game.

There seems to be a big gap in referees in D-league, either we get ABA refs on a day off which are fantastic, keep the game in control and let 'men play'. Or we get junior refs that show up and think they can walk up the court and relax like juniors..

Also - are the referees hired by the club for their home games? or is it a roster that gets put out.

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or is it a roster that gets put out.

It's a roster, the home club has no say who gets put on the games, so they can't be accused of any bias.

Referee numbers aren't as great as what they used to be, so officials you guys would normally have, are now being put on QBL games - which means you guys get given officials with less experience. Not much you can do about it - just play through it because it won't get any better throughout the season.

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It's a roster, the home club has no say who gets put on the games, so they can't be accused of any bias.

Referee numbers aren't as great as what they used to be, so officials you guys would normally have, are now being put on QBL games - which means you guys get given officials with less experience. Not much you can do about it - just play through it because it won't get any better throughout the season.
Spot on. Its Aba Development League and that goes for the refs as well. If the game is getting dangerous (as it can sometimes at this age and with rookie refs) its up to Coaches to take responsibility for their players behaviour. Just chill and focus on your game.

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I wanna know how the caboolture vs bay game went. How come Bay only had 1 player scoring points, and how did caboolture limit dan richards to only 2 points.

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I wanna know how the caboolture vs bay game went. How come Bay only had 1 player scoring points, and how did caboolture limit dan richards to only 2 points.

I thought Cab defence was really good, zone defence Bay could only score from the out side, bays big man Zac I think was getting pushed around couldn't control his shots not getting many rebounds. It was a fast game no real stand out for cabs played well as a team. Bay didn't play has hard only 1 tec foul no one sent off this time, unlike the game against logan.

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3 rounds in who is the most dangerous player in the comp?

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3 rounds in who is the most dangerous player in the comp?

Houchin, Reed and Upton from the suns,Dan Richards or black for Bay, Izzy or Harry from Mdore, Bones from Redlands, Shane Coupland and Piok from Ippy, Athletic kid from Wizards who's name I cant spell.

I've almost certainly missed a couple of guys but any of the named players can give you 30 through out a game

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Houchin, Reed and Upton from the suns,Dan Richards or black for Bay, Izzy or Harry from Mdore, Bones from Redlands, Shane Coupland and Piok from Ippy, Athletic kid from Wizards who's name I cant spell.

I've almost certainly missed a couple of guys but any of the named players can give you 30 through out a game

Josh Blundell-Thornton from Seawarriors and Tayler Barry from Logan should be noted.

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Yep extremely correct no one will go Undefeated this yr as the top 4 teams i see it are extremely close with the talent being good from 1-5 in those teams!!

Bay
Ippy
Cab
Logan

You don't rate the GC Waves? :confused:

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Houchin, Reed and Upton from the suns,Dan Richards or black for Bay, Izzy or Harry from Mdore, Bones from Redlands, Shane Coupland and Piok from Ippy, Athletic kid from Wizards who's name I cant spell.

I've almost certainly missed a couple of guys but any of the named players can give you 30 through out a game

northside has a few athletic kids..has anyone seen the one who wears headbands every game? was doing 360's and catching alley's in the warmup? not bad for his size. I think you mean sioutu maiava though, as the athletic kid from wizards

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Josh Blundell-Thornton from Seawarriors and Tayler Barry from Logan should be noted.

Barry is a great player, played outstanding against ispwich. Josh Blundell-Thornoton well i have seen him play few times and has some potential thats for sure but i could near guarantee it was him in the referee s face against m doore on weekend. if he looses his attitude and gets away from the referees he is a real dangerous player

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Josh Blundell Thornton is an unknown quantity every game. He can turn up and score 30 points or he can chuck the shits and score 2 points, only thing holding him back is his attitude. He is probably the only player on his team capable of scoring big numbers though.

Adam Tyrus is a good player for the seahawks, and Brent Shepphard can be dangerous for the Gold Coast Waves.

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Houchin, Reed and Upton from the suns,Dan Richards or black for Bay, Izzy or Harry from Mdore, Bones from Redlands, Shane Coupland and Piok from Ippy, Athletic kid from Wizards who's name I cant spell.

I've almost certainly missed a couple of guys but any of the named players can give you 30 through out a game



All Star 5: (starters)

Black - Bay
Reed - Cab
Coupland - Ipswich
Bones - Redlands
Houchin - Cab

(Bench)

Richards - Bay
Compton - Bay
Izzy - M'dore
Upton - Cab
Josh Blundell?? - Bay 2

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Dont rate coupland highly myself, put some hard d on him and dont let him have open shots and he won't do much.

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All Star 5: (starters)

Black - Bay
Reed - Cab
Coupland - Ipswich
Bones - Redlands
Houchin - Cab

(Bench)

Richards - Bay
Compton - Bay
Izzy - M'dore
Upton - Cab
Josh Blundell?? - Bay 2

Put Richards in starters over coupland and put siotu maiva (sp) in bench over coupland....and also if blundell is so good why isnt he playing firsts?

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replace blundell with tyrus

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who is tyrus? what number is he? one of the NSW guys?

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Put Richards in starters over coupland and put siotu maiva (sp) in bench over coupland....and also if blundell is so good why isnt he playing firsts?

I think most of the first year guys are put in the second team for development minutes. Runaway Bay seem to have a fairly strong program sorted out. Everyone seems to be happy.

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Dont rate coupland highly myself, put some hard d on him and dont let him have open shots and he won't do much.



He will work hard and still manage to score 20! he is playing injuryed atm give him some credit! If you dont wanna start him in that 5 he deserves a bench spot!!

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Also Johnno Mines could fit in there as well on the bench!!

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how about MVP predictions? and who won it last year? keeping in mind i think its based on the 3,2,1 votes so players in stacked teams generally dont get it because other players step up and share points regularly!

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oh and my opinion is bones maybe from redlands? will gain 3 points each game I think!!

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who is tyrus? what number is he? one of the NSW guys?

Adam is #7 (from memory). Great guy & an even better prospect for the future. A bay local who played Logan DL '08.

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Adam is #7 (from memory). Great guy & an even better prospect for the future. A bay local who played Logan DL '08.

Best young guy in the whole competition.

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Dont rate coupland highly myself, put some hard d on him and dont let him have open shots and he won't do much.

Tell me one player this year who has shut him down

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Don't know people don't rate Goldy ,I think they will make the four.Brent could be in the allstar five and his cousin Bryce used to play ABA for quite a while.Hes making a comeback may take a while to get back into it.

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Put Richards in starters over coupland and put siotu maiva (sp) in bench over coupland....and also if blundell is so good why isnt he playing firsts?

man some people must smoke something before they come on here. Coupland would lose more games for you then if u played with 3 players. He does nothing but shoot time he touches it and is way to slow to beat anyone off the dribble. If he makes your 5 then i think u need to start letting your guide dog do your selecting...

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man some people must smoke something before they come on here. Coupland would lose more games for you then if u played with 3 players. He does nothing but shoot time he touches it and is way to slow to beat anyone off the dribble. If he makes your 5 then i think u need to start letting your guide dog do your selecting...

hence the reason the reply that you quoted had taken coupland out of the team completly.. :S so whats your point?

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Caboolture Suns vs Northside Wizards - CAB
South West Metro Pirates vs Maroochydore Clippers - Close South-West
Ipswich Force vs Runaway Bay Sea Warriors - Ipswich
Gold Coast Waves vs Logan Thunder - Logan
Redlands PCYC vs Runaway Bay Seahawks - Bay

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Gold coast to beat logan

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Houchin, Reed and Upton from the suns,Dan Richards or black for Bay, Izzy or Harry from Mdore, Bones from Redlands, Shane Coupland and Piok from Ippy, Athletic kid from Wizards who's name I cant spell.

I've almost certainly missed a couple of guys but any of the named players can give you 30 through out a game
Are any of these guys being looked at by colleges? Theres a couple from maroochydore and SWM who are but their names dont appear here?

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Gold coast to beat logan

Log beat them once already, they'll do it again

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Thats must have been in drinking games , they havn't played each other this season.
then again some of those Goldy boys would do a job on them with that to.

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Thats must have been in drinking games , they havn't played each other this season.
then again some of those Goldy boys would do a job on them with that to.

nah was preseason and goldy thort it was going to be a walk over....Log in front all the way cept in 3rd qtr when 3ptrs were counting for GC but solid team work paid off for Logan and they won by 7. Shock to goldy! Goldy will be ready this time and not let Log in back door from start.

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Thats must have been in drinking games , they havn't played each other this season.
then again some of those Goldy boys would do a job on them with that to.

You must be new around here, because they played a game preseason.

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Caboolture Suns vs Northside Wizards - CAB
South West Metro Pirates vs Maroochydore Clippers - Close South-West
Ipswich Force vs Runaway Bay Sea Warriors - Ipswich
Gold Coast Waves vs Logan Thunder - Logan
Redlands PCYC vs Runaway Bay Seahawks - Bay

Cab, southwest, ippy, seahwaks to take the wins. the GC, logan game will be close. although logan beat them in preseason, gold coast are still a well managed and allround team. it would be close but still logan with the win.

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oh and my opinion is bones maybe from redlands? will gain 3 points each game I think!!

Bones is ok. he neva seems to take a shot and always jabs and penetrates. that can be easily taken care of. just deny the drive to the basket or help defense steps up n takes a charge. another words bonesy is preidctable and easy to shut down. southwest managed to shut him down in the 2nd half last week

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You must be new around here, because they played a game preseason.

Didn't think preseason games counted,so goldy have lost two games this season.We will
wait and see but Goldy by 10.Other winners Suns ,Ippy ,Sw and the Bay.

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yeh slowed bonez down. he wouldve had 20 already by the time they figured that out lol

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yer bones did have alot of points 1st half but all from free throws. south west just couldnt take a charge with these refs nowadays. but teams can contain him easy of u take him straight from the start.

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all good in theory but i have yet to see it work lol

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how about MVP predictions? and who won it last year? keeping in mind i think its based on the 3,2,1 votes so players in stacked teams generally dont get it because other players step up and share points regularly!

From the games I have seen the number 8 guard from ipswich has gotten 3 points twice in the three games they have played.

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so what scores have we got from games this round? ipswich got up over runaway bay 2 by 15 or so

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so what scores have we got from games this round? ipswich got up over runaway bay 2 by 15 or so

M Dore beat south west by bout 10

South west girls won fairly easily

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Didn't think preseason games counted,so goldy have lost two games this season.We will
wait and see but Goldy by 10.Other winners Suns ,Ippy ,Sw and the Bay.

Logans game all the way, GC fought hard but it was Logans game from start to finish even with the shoddy refs....appauling display of refs inability to keep control of the game.

Logan by 11.

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This blog seems to be all about boys, what about the girls games?

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Logans game all the way, GC fought hard but it was Logans game from start to finish even with the shoddy refs....appauling display of refs inability to keep control of the game.

Logan by 11.

Sounds like the same thing every week. Inexperienced refs loosing control of a senior mens game.

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Luke Cann, was supposed to be an upgrade on last years guards at ippy, and from what he has shown this year with 20% from the field and 12% from the 3 and 1 for 26 from the last 4 games. Im not sure if it could be possible, but he has played worse than all of ippys 2008 guard rotation.

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Sounds like the same thing every week. Inexperienced refs loosing control of a senior mens game.

Who won today Redland and Bay?

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Sounds like the same thing every week. Inexperienced refs loosing control of a senior mens game.Don't forget the shot clock. GC played hard, as did Logan, but Logan played tougher and held on. Close game for the whole time with no team leading by 10 or more points, spectacular dunk by some kid on a Logan kid phew!!! 2 handed and I think the kid from Logan crapped his pants. Taylor Barry with about 15-20 points again, no real standouts from Gold Coast on the offensive end, they weren't shooting well.

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Who won today Redland and Bay?

Bay up by 50.

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How did the Ippy vs Warriors game go? Any strong performances?

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How did the Ippy vs Warriors game go? Any strong performances?



33 From ipswich - Massey?? killed it!!

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Yeah, what about the girls did someone forget that they actually do participate in the D-League comp not just the men. So can anyone tell us how the girls are going?
Who is winning what and who is loosing and is their any stand outs?
Any predictions who will be in the top four?
Hopefully the one who keeps asking about the girls might get a reply soon... this might just help some.
I can not answer your question because I too do not know but would like to.
So does anyone know?

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Yeah, what about the girls did someone forget that they actually do participate in the D-League comp not just the men. So can anyone tell us how the girls are going?
Who is winning what and who is loosing and is their any stand outs?
Any predictions who will be in the top four?
Hopefully the one who keeps asking about the girls might get a reply soon... this might just help some.
I can not answer your question because I too do not know but would like to.
So does anyone know?

I don't know either, just get to watch our team games. But I would like to know others opinions on who is good in which team and who are standouts on the day.

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How did the Ippy vs Warriors game go? Any strong performances?

Russell Grant from the Warriors had 25. Pretty strong player offensively and defensively.

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How did the Ippy vs Warriors game go? Any strong performances?

Ippy just put the pace on early and put it in cruise mode, Bay couldn't find a way to get in front.

Massey played well with 33, Ipswich looked good inside though.

Russel Grant had 25, Mitch Wilson had 12, their 2 only players from that game.

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I don't know either, just get to watch our team games. But I would like to know others opinions on who is good in which team and who are standouts on the day.
Yeh me either. Just seems every week I turn up and my baby team is playing some half decent outfits with a few players who are on the cusp of ABA level. Seems to be a few serious ballers out there which is a change from previous when the drop off rate of girls in this particular age group has been chronic. Thought my kids were allright but we getting spanked each week but it's good as were improving every quarter of every game. p.s. would like to see the league renamed "Aba Development League" or ADL for short...just to take away the conotation that it's D grade for the youngsters.

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Ippy just put the pace on early and put it in cruise mode, Bay couldn't find a way to get in front.

Massey played well with 33, Ipswich looked good inside though.

Russel Grant had 25, Mitch Wilson had 12, their 2 only players from that game.




Kicked up a gear just before half time and that was it, kids from the coast hate being down!!
Coupland a 0 pnts? did he play??

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Coupland did play, but only had limited court time.

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I don't know either, just get to watch our team games. But I would like to know others opinions on who is good in which team and who are standouts on the day.

News is that the Brisbane girls got points taken off for un-registered players.
How are Bay and Logan girls doing?
Any standouts within the girls comp?

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News is that the Brisbane girls got points taken off for un-registered players.
How are Bay and Logan girls doing?
Any standouts within the girls comp?

Logan girls are doing ok could be better if they had the full squad that was chosen playing, some are not allowed to play due to state committments and the more experienced older ones are injured.

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News is that the Brisbane girls got points taken off for un-registered players.
How are Bay and Logan girls doing?
Any standouts within the girls comp?
Brisbane are tough. Schooled us. Run all night and apply the basics really well. Shame if they lose a finals position because of an admin mix up as you would be wondering if you really were the best team if you didnt have to play them. Let 'em play I reckon.

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Runaway Bay seahawks are so bad. They will be lucky to win one game this season. They have no shooters, no big guys, poor coach that complains about every call. The board at bay will be rethinking there move to put 2 teams in the league

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Runaway Bay seahawks are so bad. They will be lucky to win one game this season. They have no shooters, no big guys, poor coach that complains about every call. The board at bay will be rethinking there move to put 2 teams in the league

my bad. seawarriors

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Logan girls are doing ok could be better if they had the full squad that was chosen playing, some are not allowed to play due to state committments and the more experienced older ones are injured.

Isn't that the same with all teams though, always injuries, other commitments ( state, holidays... life) etc.
Still haven't heard anyone mention any standout players for any of the teams. Is it too early to tell?

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Runaway Bay seahawks are so bad. They will be lucky to win one game this season. They have no shooters, no big guys, poor coach that complains about every call. The board at bay will be rethinking there move to put 2 teams in the league
Hmm...dont think so. Most likely scenario will be pick a best of team (plus some experienced players) to go to the new downsized NBL and the seconds to play QBL. Coach is definately part of the plans.

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Runaway Bay seahawks are so bad. They will be lucky to win one game this season. They have no shooters, no big guys, poor coach that complains about every call. The board at bay will be rethinking there move to put 2 teams in the league

Bit harsh. Of the 4 games they have played, 3 of them were against teams in the top 4 (ippy twice and the clippers once). And they lost to coast on coasts home court. They have yet to play northside, redlands, southwest and logan.

I think it is kind of silly the way bay have organized the teams though. They have one really stacked team where a lot of good guards sit on the bench the whole game, when they could have put a few of those guards in the warriors team to give them some gametime and the warriors a bit of firepower.

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Coupland did play, but only had limited court time.


Broken finger still or something else?? Last time he lit it up against the Bay boys.

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Bit harsh. Of the 4 games they have played, 3 of them were against teams in the top 4 (ippy twice and the clippers once). And they lost to coast on coasts home court. They have yet to play northside, redlands, southwest and logan.

I think it is kind of silly the way bay have organized the teams though. They have one really stacked team where a lot of good guards sit on the bench the whole game, when they could have put a few of those guards in the warriors team to give them some gametime and the warriors a bit of firepower.

I don't beleive that they will be rethinking or regretting in anyway nominating 2 teams for D-League.

The word going around is that Bay were just short of the funds and sponcership to enter into the QBL and decided they wanted to stay in d league for another season. They have a experienced coach and a solid lineup (Tim Duncan included.. imagine if they had B Shepards cat?). I beleive the core of that team will be the QBL team next season.

Now, what do you do with the kids who just finished the rep program? let's have a second d-league team, chuck in some guys who didn't get minutes last year for a little guidence, chuck the juniors they want to work on in there, grab a coach that has plenty of junior experience that will learn heaps from the mens program and there you have a good YOUNG DEVELOPING group of kids who in the next 2 or 3 years will be either in the aba or very good d league players.

I think what Runaway Bay are doing is great. Developing a QBL project while developing their top junior players and coaches for the next level.

Seawarriors - You all think they're young, not strong enough and too inexperienced. They look like their average age is about 18. They're going to have to get their ass' kicked to learn guys. I think they will get maybe 3 wins this season but I think by September, we're going to see 12 kids that have improved out of sight.

Go ahead. Hate on them.

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I don't beleive that they will be rethinking or regretting in anyway nominating 2 teams for D-League.

The word going around is that Bay were just short of the funds and sponcership to enter into the QBL and decided they wanted to stay in d league for another season. They have a experienced coach and a solid lineup (Tim Duncan included.. imagine if they had B Shepards cat?). I beleive the core of that team will be the QBL team next season.

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Would be better to resurrect Fox (2 legged/human) than recruit B. Shepards cat. Brent's cat has paw shooting percentages and two left feet on defence. (Does sic dunks but!)

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diesel has been drop by northside qabl side and maybe others for there poor form. back to d league they go to recapture there basketball abilities.:lol2:

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Would be better to resurrect Fox (2 legged/human) than recruit B. Shepards cat. Brent's cat has paw shooting percentages and two left feet on defence. (Does sic dunks but!)

HAHA! Priceless!

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if northside have really droped a few qabl players then ipswich will be in troble this weekend as some of their key players have suffered injuries plus coupeland is still playing hurt... will be a tuff game for ippy

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Any thoughts about the match ups this week?

Logan Thunder vs Maroochydore Clippers
Bay Seahawks vs Bay Sea Warriors
Caboolture Suns vs SW Metro Pirates
G C Waves vs Redlands PCYC
Nthside Wizards vs Ipswich Force

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Any thoughts about the match ups this week?

Logan Thunder vs Maroochydore Clippers
Bay Seahawks vs Bay Sea Warriors
Caboolture Suns vs SW Metro Pirates
G C Waves vs Redlands PCYC
Nthside Wizards vs Ipswich Force

Thunder vs Clips = thunder by 10
Runaway bay vs runaway bay = runaway Bay
Suns vs SW = Suns by 20
waves vs redlands = waves by 15
wiz vs force = wizards by 10