U18 Boys/Girls State Classics @ Toowoomba

[Mr bEn]

Purpose-built thread for discussion.

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Who has Logan got this year
Startin 5 and all

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The u 18 classics are so far away that everyone in our club has completely lost interest.
The team cannot play in local comp because they will be playing for their school instead
The whole thing has been a fiasco and no one cares any more. Coaches and players are involved in d league and qbl so the idea of a classics in the middle of another season is a nightmare
What are teams doing to stayin game shape??
Bris playing in gbl
GC gave players a month off
maroochy having month off
mdore seconds not even bothering to go to save the drama
organisers seem unaware that year 12 students are already under pressure
they will have to deal with
year 12
school comp,
school regionals
local club
u18 reps
D league or qbl
can anyone explain why the dates were changed ?

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have to agree , have no interest at all , choose the most enjoyable of the options and play that

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The u 18 classics are so far away that everyone in our club has completely lost interest.
The team cannot play in local comp because they will be playing for their school instead
The whole thing has been a fiasco and no one cares any more. Coaches and players are involved in d league and qbl so the idea of a classics in the middle of another season is a nightmare
What are teams doing to stayin game shape??
Bris playing in gbl
GC gave players a month off
maroochy having month off
mdore seconds not even bothering to go to save the drama
organisers seem unaware that year 12 students are already under pressure
they will have to deal with
year 12
school comp,
school regionals
local club
u18 reps
D league or qbl
can anyone explain why the dates were changed ?

Classics couldnt be in April cause of Nationals. So BQ gave the associations the power to decide when classics should be?? It went to a vote, and the majority of associations voted for June/July hols. Associations also decided on the timming of BQJBC comps for this age group, with the option of starting BQJBC in the lead up to classics, as apposed to finish 2 weeks ago. Associations decided they didnt have the people power to run U18s along side Dleague and ABA. Hence why it has all panned out the way it did.

I have heard a few teams arnt going to classics now, can anyone confirm?

Other challanges this age group faces include, part time jobs, and other sports that run over winter. Coaches certaintly face a battle to keep players motivated for another couple of months.

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Classics couldnt be in April cause of Nationals. So BQ gave the associations the power to decide when classics should be?? It went to a vote, and the majority of associations voted for June/July hols. Associations also decided on the timming of BQJBC comps for this age group, with the option of starting BQJBC in the lead up to classics, as apposed to finish 2 weeks ago. Associations decided they didnt have the people power to run U18s along side Dleague and ABA. Hence why it has all panned out the way it did.

I have heard a few teams arnt going to classics now, can anyone confirm?

Other challanges this age group faces include, part time jobs, and other sports that run over winter. Coaches certaintly face a battle to keep players motivated for another couple of months.

another negative to this is Toowombar is a craphole

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another negative to this is Toowombar is a craphole

We have a double negative cause it will be toowoomba during WINTER!!

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We have a double negative cause it will be toowoomba during WINTER!!

hope it snows

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Townsville five press for North glory

JOSH ALSTON

April 16th, 2009

REPEATING the efforts of last year and proving that North Queensland is a basketball stronghold will be the main goals of five young hoopsters in South Australia this weekend.

Cameron Webley, Mitch Norton, Keehan West, Andrew Lewis and Jordan Baleikatuba will fly the flag for the region as part of the Queensland North team in the under-18 National Basketball Championships.

The group will be aiming to emulate the feats of last year's outfit who came home with third placing in the tournament which includes two teams each from Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia, Canberra, Northern Territory, South Australia as well as teams from New Zealand and Tasmania.

The tournament runs from Saturday until April 25 in Gawler, just north of Adelaide.

Queensland North have been grouped with NSW Metro, Tasmania, Northern Territory, Victoria Country, WA Metro and SA Country in their pool.

Webley said they were expecting a tough challenge but were confident their work leading up to the championships would pay dividends.

"We've been training very hard over the last three months ... we feel like we've got a really strong side and a good game plan, so we're really expecting to go well," he said.

"We want to prove North is strong, it's not just Victoria and Western Australia, we just really want to prove something."

This year's group has big shoes to fill in the likes of national under-20 gold medalist and Basketball Queensland player of the year Damon Heuir.

While the core of this year's group is only 16 or 17 years old, Webley said they were confident they could at least repeat last year's efforts.

"That would be great to back up what Damon Heuir and Jeremy Hill both (achieved), they're both under-20 players, it would be great to back what they had," he said.

"We've got a strong rep team this year and it will be a strong state side next year when we're top age for under-18s.

"That would be great to do that."

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Classics couldnt be in April cause of Nationals. So BQ gave the associations the power to decide when classics should be?? It went to a vote, and the majority of associations voted for June/July hols. Associations also decided on the timming of BQJBC comps for this age group, with the option of starting BQJBC in the lead up to classics, as apposed to finish 2 weeks ago. Associations decided they didnt have the people power to run U18s along side Dleague and ABA. Hence why it has all panned out the way it did.

I have heard a few teams arnt going to classics now, can anyone confirm?

Other challanges this age group faces include, part time jobs, and other sports that run over winter. Coaches certaintly face a battle to keep players motivated for another couple of months.

I beleive it's at the start of serious QCS practise too. Just a little test though, doesn't mean much.

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Townsville five press for North glory

JOSH ALSTON

April 16th, 2009

REPEATING the efforts of last year and proving that North Queensland is a basketball stronghold will be the main goals of five young hoopsters in South Australia this weekend.

Cameron Webley, Mitch Norton, Keehan West, Andrew Lewis and Jordan Baleikatuba will fly the flag for the region as part of the Queensland North team in the under-18 National Basketball Championships.

The group will be aiming to emulate the feats of last year's outfit who came home with third placing in the tournament which includes two teams each from Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia, Canberra, Northern Territory, South Australia as well as teams from New Zealand and Tasmania.

The tournament runs from Saturday until April 25 in Gawler, just north of Adelaide.

Queensland North have been grouped with NSW Metro, Tasmania, Northern Territory, Victoria Country, WA Metro and SA Country in their pool.

Webley said they were expecting a tough challenge but were confident their work leading up to the championships would pay dividends.

"We've been training very hard over the last three months ... we feel like we've got a really strong side and a good game plan, so we're really expecting to go well," he said.

"We want to prove North is strong, it's not just Victoria and Western Australia, we just really want to prove something."

This year's group has big shoes to fill in the likes of national under-20 gold medalist and Basketball Queensland player of the year Damon Heuir.

While the core of this year's group is only 16 or 17 years old, Webley said they were confident they could at least repeat last year's efforts.

"That would be great to back up what Damon Heuir and Jeremy Hill both (achieved), they're both under-20 players, it would be great to back what they had," he said.

"We've got a strong rep team this year and it will be a strong state side next year when we're top age for under-18s.

"That would be great to do that."

Callum Boglary for president of united emirates association of queensland basketball!
go kitty kat goooo!

i love hungary!!!!
Hayuh!
Callum Boglary for state team 09 and mvp for queensland basketball player of the year!!!

HUNGARY HUNGARY HUNGARY!!!!!!

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We have a double negative cause it will be toowoomba during WINTER!!
Does anybody know the exact dates for the classics in Toowoomba??

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Does anybody know the exact dates for the classics in Toowoomba??

Have a look at the BQ calandar of events. I could tell you but then you wouldn't know where to look in future.

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Does anybody know the exact dates for the classics in Toowoomba??

29, 30 June, 1,2,3 July

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Townsville five press for North glory

JOSH ALSTON

April 16th, 2009

REPEATING the efforts of last year and proving that North Queensland is a basketball stronghold will be the main goals of five young hoopsters in South Australia this weekend.

Cameron Webley, Mitch Norton, Keehan West, Andrew Lewis and Jordan Baleikatuba will fly the flag for the region as part of the Queensland North team in the under-18 National Basketball Championships.

The group will be aiming to emulate the feats of last year's outfit who came home with third placing in the tournament which includes two teams each from Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia, Canberra, Northern Territory, South Australia as well as teams from New Zealand and Tasmania.

The tournament runs from Saturday until April 25 in Gawler, just north of Adelaide.

Queensland North have been grouped with NSW Metro, Tasmania, Northern Territory, Victoria Country, WA Metro and SA Country in their pool.

Webley said they were expecting a tough challenge but were confident their work leading up to the championships would pay dividends.

"We've been training very hard over the last three months ... we feel like we've got a really strong side and a good game plan, so we're really expecting to go well," he said.

"We want to prove North is strong, it's not just Victoria and Western Australia, we just really want to prove something."

This year's group has big shoes to fill in the likes of national under-20 gold medalist and Basketball Queensland player of the year Damon Heuir.

While the core of this year's group is only 16 or 17 years old, Webley said they were confident they could at least repeat last year's efforts.

"That would be great to back up what Damon Heuir and Jeremy Hill both (achieved), they're both under-20 players, it would be great to back what they had," he said.

"We've got a strong rep team this year and it will be a strong state side next year when we're top age for under-18s.

"That would be great to do that."
Whats the link for this nationals Basketball Australia has a new website?

[DaDunker]

Whats the link for this nationals Basketball Australia has a new website?

http://www.nationals.basketball.net.au/

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Cab Suns arnt going to classics.

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Wish we weren't going Boring boring boring and cant be bothered
If people had not already paid deposits etc I'm sure the vote would be forget it

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And people wonder why basketball is going down the gurgler.

Sorry guys but you want the sport to stay strong and associations to improve and grow, then you need to be participating in events like the state classics.

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yeah its a real shame that all we are hearing is negative things. Im sure there are still some teams out there motivated and training hard to well at classics.

Top of North starts next weekend??? judging by north qld performance at nationals you would have to say that sth qld teams will do better at classics.

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And people wonder why basketball is going down the gurgler.

Sorry guys but you want the sport to stay strong and associations to improve and grow, then you need to be participating in events like the state classics.

State body could their bit to stop it becoming the farce it now is also. State teams done and dusted (apparently noone takes notice of how kids play there anyway) Club pride and the chance to win for your club??? Yeh maybe. But pretty hard to get enthused about Toowoomba in the dead of winter when most kids this age group have finished their U/18 season and settled in to their final school year and D league or ABA if they are able, not to mention the coaches and volunteers. Dont care who voted for it or how diplomatic BQ claim to have been seen to be, its just a nice money maker for BQ with a bit of gravy for the Presidents home association out there at Toowoomba. Its a tournament that nobody needs or is interested in any more and dont blame the punters for that.

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State body could their bit to stop it becoming the farce it now is also. State teams done and dusted (apparently noone takes notice of how kids play there anyway) Club pride and the chance to win for your club??? Yeh maybe. But pretty hard to get enthused about Toowoomba in the dead of winter when most kids this age group have finished their U/18 season and settled in to their final school year and D league or ABA if they are able, not to mention the coaches and volunteers. Dont care who voted for it or how diplomatic BQ claim to have been seen to be, its just a nice money maker for BQ with a bit of gravy for the Presidents home association out there at Toowoomba. Its a tournament that nobody needs or is interested in any more and dont blame the punters for that.

Thats why they have over 25 teams competing in other age groups. Thats how disinterested punters are. Its not BQ its tradition. I understand that it is a hard age to hold a week long tourney with work and school commitments though and maybe there is a solution out there, my suggestion would be to hold it over a long weekend. Make it a knock out comp 2 days of games and 2 finals on the 3rd day. Say the labor day weekend.

Just a suggestion.

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Thats why they have over 25 teams competing in other age groups. Thats how disinterested punters are. Its not BQ its tradition. I understand that it is a hard age to hold a week long tourney with work and school commitments though and maybe there is a solution out there, my suggestion would be to hold it over a long weekend. Make it a knock out comp 2 days of games and 2 finals on the 3rd day. Say the labor day weekend.

Just a suggestion.
Not talking about other age groups mate. Just this no value no need financial and social imposte on people in the middle of the year this year.

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Thats why they have over 25 teams competing in other age groups. Thats how disinterested punters are. Its not BQ its tradition. I understand that it is a hard age to hold a week long tourney with work and school commitments though and maybe there is a solution out there, my suggestion would be to hold it over a long weekend. Make it a knock out comp 2 days of games and 2 finals on the 3rd day. Say the labor day weekend.

Just a suggestion.
Just read your post again and can see youve missed the point...and are perhaps a bit new to all this.
Never been any problem holding a week long Classics with Under 18's any other time. In fact it's enthusiastically embraced by the kids as their "final year" classics tournament and all the emotion, maturing as young adults and forging of friendships that are a traditional and positive rite of passage for this age group in our sport. Theres also the high standard of play and competition that traditionally ensues. Always enthusiastically supported by parents too, for some of those same reasons as well as the 'sorting' of the actual players from the drills runners for the final State team...(well depends on whose coaching actually)...but still plenty for people to be interested in.
The point being that this years U/18's Classics in the dead of winter in Toowoomba , in the middle of the school year when the season finished 5 months earlier and the State team was selected and travelled 3 months earlier just doesnt have the appeal. Further it is hard to see any reason for it at this time and venue other than a necessary revenue raiser for BQ and a few bucks for Toowoomba.
Leave the traditional Classics format as it is. Its the closest thing we have in Qld to an actual tournament where kids learn to live and play on the road with teammates and different supervision and learn to play under tournament conditions at least resembling a Nationals. Anyone can run around in a couple of modified games over two days where you cop a dodgy ref (very common these days) and your out, luck their way through and lay claim to a "Classics" title. It's the team that can go the full distance of full time games, manage themselves, their emotions, the highs and lows, injuries and their health on the road and be in front when the final siren goes of the Classics final that can truly say they are now State Champions.
This is all worth playing for. Freezing arses off in Toowoomba 5 months after the season ends when everyone has moved on to the next phase of basketball, school or life in general, isnt.

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Classics also clashes with Confroternity cup (edit spelling) for boys Rugby and girls Netball. Alot of girls are choosing to go up to Sunshine coast instead of Classics this season.

Runaway Bay girls pulled out for this reason.

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SRY think you've missed the sarcastic tone of my first statement. And the suggestion of a long weekend is just that, a suggestion. I would hate to see classics for U18s canned.

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SRY think you've missed the sarcastic tone of my first statement. And the suggestion of a long weekend is just that, a suggestion. I would hate to see classics for U18s canned.
Sorry mate. Sounded a bit like ole' quik draw there for a minute. My bad.

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What do people think of having U18 Classics next year at the end of Janurary school hols? hosted by Sunshine Coast or nthside for the aircon stadiums.

Easter is no longer an option with nationals etc, and no positive discussion about July, so lets talk about alternatives.

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yeah its a real shame that all we are hearing is negative things. Im sure there are still some teams out there motivated and training hard to well at classics.

Top of North starts next weekend??? judging by north qld performance at nationals you would have to say that sth qld teams will do better at classics.



Hope your talking about the boys casue the Qld North Girls performed better than the South.
Placed 4th at Nationals.

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Hope your talking about the boys casue the Qld North Girls performed better than the South.
Placed 4th at Nationals.

Yes was reffering to the boys. Sth girls lost some close games, and i reckon at classics there should be some good games between north and south teams, hopefully townsville or whoever the top north team is can take it to GC who were undeafted in the Sth.

Runaway Bay girls not attending?? thats a pity cause they were a strong team aswell.

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Just read your post again and can see youve missed the point...and are perhaps a bit new to all this.
Never been any problem holding a week long Classics with Under 18's any other time. In fact it's enthusiastically embraced by the kids as their "final year" classics tournament and all the emotion, maturing as young adults and forging of friendships that are a traditional and positive rite of passage for this age group in our sport. Theres also the high standard of play and competition that traditionally ensues. Always enthusiastically supported by parents too, for some of those same reasons as well as the 'sorting' of the actual players from the drills runners for the final State team...(well depends on whose coaching actually)...but still plenty for people to be interested in.
The point being that this years U/18's Classics in the dead of winter in Toowoomba , in the middle of the school year when the season finished 5 months earlier and the State team was selected and travelled 3 months earlier just doesnt have the appeal. Further it is hard to see any reason for it at this time and venue other than a necessary revenue raiser for BQ and a few bucks for Toowoomba.
Leave the traditional Classics format as it is. Its the closest thing we have in Qld to an actual tournament where kids learn to live and play on the road with teammates and different supervision and learn to play under tournament conditions at least resembling a Nationals. Anyone can run around in a couple of modified games over two days where you cop a dodgy ref (very common these days) and your out, luck their way through and lay claim to a "Classics" title. It's the team that can go the full distance of full time games, manage themselves, their emotions, the highs and lows, injuries and their health on the road and be in front when the final siren goes of the Classics final that can truly say they are now State Champions.
This is all worth playing for. Freezing arses off in Toowoomba 5 months after the season ends when everyone has moved on to the next phase of basketball, school or life in general, isnt.

I agree with parts of this but not all off it, and i posted the original comment about it being a shame assocaitaions are pulling out.

1. Toowomba in winter, no different to Townsville in April. either pretty bloody warm, or pretty bloody cool. The fact it was in TVille 2 yrs ina row was a disgrace imo. Back in the day one year it was a north venue, the next year a south. Never 2 in a row in the same place.

2. The last time a player made state from a sensational classics showing was Bairstow in 2007, prior to that i cant remember the last kid to make state that wasn't already in the state squad.

3. Last time i checked, a state title is still something worth playing for. Especially in under 18s, which for most kids is usually the last roll of the dice.

4. yes the timing is shitty due to circumstances outside BQs control eg. World Champs, which forced Nationals to move, which forced classics to move. But we have to live with that

Finally Im sure the competitive teams will all turn up, its the associations that arent so strong that wont. There the ones that need it most. As per my first comment, you don't get better from the sidelines.

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1. Toowomba in winter, no different to Townsville in April. either pretty bloody warm, or pretty bloody cool. The fact it was in TVille 2 yrs ina row was a disgrace imo. Back in the day one year it was a north venue, the next year a south. Never 2 in a row in the same place.

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Toowoomba in the middle of winter is way different to Townsville in April. For 1 playing in warm conditions is prefered by most and i have to say it was not even hot in townsville compared to the conditions the players were expected to play in Janurary during BQJBC. Now that was unbearable. 2nd townsville had 2 air con courts, does Toowoomba have 2 heated courts? No.

Fact is that Toowoomba is probably the coldest place BQ could have seleted out of all the associations (any other sth assoication would have probably been warmer). And therefore people are not looking forward to traveling there to freeze, as apposed to a nice relatively warm but pleasent trip to townsville.

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Well said I agree totally it will be freezing in toowoomba thats when injuries will occur hope the players will warm up properly.

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What about the Under 16s nationals being played in Ulverstone, Tasmania do you think they will be any warmer and its a nationals,.

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Again you missed my point...who cares the about the location. Toughen up and live with it.

You think when the Olympics are being decided they say well its cold that time of year so will skip it hey...

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Again you missed my point...who cares the about the location. Toughen up and live with it.

You think when the Olympics are being decided they say well its cold that time of year so will skip it hey...
Quite true. And everyone would kill to play at the Olympics if it was in Iceland or Equador. Bit different to having Queenslanders freezing their arse off in the coldest deadest town in Qld 5 months after the season is over and 3 months after Nationals.
Funny thing about BQ and their venue city selection...when the Nationals are in cold old Ballarat they have the Classics in Townsville when they are in Ulverstone they have them in Cairns??? Must be a secret preparation thing we non-BQ coaches know nothing about.

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yeah its a real shame that all we are hearing is negative things. Im sure there are still some teams out there motivated and training hard to well at classics.

Top of North starts next weekend??? judging by north qld performance at nationals you would have to say that sth qld teams will do better at classics.

You must of course be talking about the north boys as north girls made history, 4th at nationals, well done queensland norths u18 girls.

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Runaway bay not going, I heard Maroochy girls didn't really want to go either.

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Well said I agree totally it will be freezing in toowoomba thats when injuries will occur hope the players will warm up properly.

Oh no, you might need to wear a shirt for warm up, lets not go!!

It's classics, it's a basketball tournament, you play 2 games a day for a week or something. Why are you all complaining? YOU GET TO PLAY BASKETBALL! You get to hang out with your mates, have a ball in your hand, watch quality basketball and compete for a state title.

Spoilt kids that don't want to work hard, Shits me off big time. I bet you all want to play professional too.

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What do people think of having U18 Classics next year at the end of Janurary school hols? hosted by Sunshine Coast or nthside for the aircon stadiums.

Easter is no longer an option with nationals etc, and no positive discussion about July, so lets talk about alternatives.

BQ is asking associations to vote again. Options for next seasons classics include holding classics in December 09, January 2010, or June/July 2010. Make you sure talk to your association delagate as its the associations vote that counts!!

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BQ is asking associations to vote again. Options for next seasons classics include holding classics in December 09, January 2010, or June/July 2010. Make you sure talk to your association delagate as its the associations vote that counts!!

Why not just go back to Easter? The State team slection process just needs to be ratified that you are not chosen at the Classics in this age group. Surely in the south seeing we start in September and end in April makes a lot more sense. Players would have ample time to recover between Classics and Nationals

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Why not just go back to Easter? The State team slection process just needs to be ratified that you are not chosen at the Classics in this age group. Surely in the south seeing we start in September and end in April makes a lot more sense. Players would have ample time to recover between Classics and Nationals

Nationals are 10th-17th April
Easter is Friday 2nd to sunday 11th

So if you had U18 classics on Friday 2nd till tuesday 6th. That gives state players 3 or so days recovery ?? not sure the state players /coaches and staff would say thats ample time?

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North teams are a joke
no point in showing up
have no chance of coming in top 5

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an $860 nomination fee doesnt help matters.

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North teams are a joke
no point in showing up
have no chance of coming in top 5

stop kidding yourself!! townsville will definatley be in top 4 with cairns and mackay not too far behind.

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stop kidding yourself!! townsville will definatley be in top 4 with cairns and mackay not too far behind.

How did the games go on the weekend at Mackay TON?

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How did the games go on the weekend at Mackay TON?

Townsville won both girls and boys div 1.........looking forward to classics....and to the person who said north teams wont make top 5......we will see.......dont speak to soon......

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North teams are a joke
no point in showing up
have no chance of coming in top 5

HaHaHaHaHa........ do you have your facts right there mate....nationals....look at where the north and south girls ended up........north 4th, south 6th.....interesting.....

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Well going on last years performances at u18 classics, where north boys and girls didnt make top 4 (cant remember if any north teams even finished 5th?) they now have a point to prove. It was all South last year, with Central QLD even doing better than north.

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Well going on last years performances at u18 classics, where north boys and girls didnt make top 4 (cant remember if any north teams even finished 5th?) they now have a point to prove. It was all South last year, with Central QLD even doing better than north.

Remember its 2009. Different teams than last year

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Remember its 2009. Different teams than last year

Just saying, top 5 would be an improvement on last years performance. And therefore i think North have a bit of added pressure (following on from last year) to do better in 2009?

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Townsville won both girls and boys div 1.........looking forward to classics....and to the person who said north teams wont make top 5......we will see.......dont speak to soon......

What were the winning margins? How strong was Cairns and Mackay?

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What were the winning margins? How strong was Cairns and Mackay?

Townsville beat cairns by 6 the first time and 15 the second time. They beat rocky by 2 and beat mackay by 12

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What were the winning margins? How strong was Cairns and Mackay?

Townsville beat both mackay and cairns by 30 points

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Townsville beat both mackay and cairns by 30 points

This is the girls results

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U18B - Mackay are legit Div1 contenders.
Townsville are good, but lack the athleticism and flair that the top sth teams have.
Cairns - should aim for top 10.

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townsville is going to fucking smash.

sth can suck my nutsack.

what is the bet tville will make top 4 and mackay will make top 6?

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Only way townsville will win is if they play a physical style of game that "smashes" their opponents, they certaintly arnt quick or creative, more so slow, big and predictable. Different style to the south teams.

I like Mackay tho, because they seem to have that hunger / aggression and athleticism that should help them against the south.

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Noosa Basketball will be hosting a Pre Classics Tournament for U18 Boys on the June Long Weekend at Noosa Leisure Centre. All teams looking for some practice games prior to Classics are encouraged to attend.

Please check the BQ website for information relating to the tournament as well as a Nomination Form.

Please note Noosa are being very accommodating with this Carnival allowing teams to nominate to play on 1, 2 or all 3 days of the tournament.

Nominations close on Thursday the 28th of May 2009.

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Noosa Basketball will be hosting a Pre Classics Tournament for U18 Boys on the June Long Weekend at Noosa Leisure Centre. All teams looking for some practice games prior to Classics are encouraged to attend.

Please check the BQ website for information relating to the tournament as well as a Nomination Form.

Please note Noosa are being very accommodating with this Carnival allowing teams to nominate to play on 1, 2 or all 3 days of the tournament.

Nominations close on Thursday the 28th of May 2009.
Well done Nick and crew at Noosa B'ball!!! This is exactly what all the match starved teams need before this shonky Classics! Good job.

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Only way townsville will win is if they play a physical style of game that "smashes" their opponents, they certaintly arnt quick or creative, more so slow, big and predictable. Different style to the south teams.

I like Mackay tho, because they seem to have that hunger / aggression and athleticism that should help them against the south.

hahahah u hav got to be kidding mate! Mackay are the ones that are "slow, predictable" they definately are not big!! yer they are athletic but i dnt think that they will go too well against places like BBI and Logan. Townsville will definately come to play. so just way till classics and you will all see.

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hahahah u hav got to be kidding mate! Mackay are the ones that are "slow, predictable" they definately are not big!! yer they are athletic but i dnt think that they will go too well against places like BBI and Logan. Townsville will definately come to play. so just way till classics and you will all see.

I agree. Tville will certainely be a tough side this year. and i feel bad for all the bottom age kids cause 7 of them are bottom age so they will even tougher next year.....

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hahahah u hav got to be kidding mate! Mackay are the ones that are "slow, predictable" they definately are not big!! yer they are athletic but i dnt think that they will go too well against places like BBI and Logan. Townsville will definately come to play. so just way till classics and you will all see.

Like last year i think the north teams are in for a big suprise. One thing they have got going for them this year is that the south teams wont be as polished as pervious years with little or no match practice since BQJBC finished.

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Any results from the TON on the weekend? Did Mackay d Townsville?

Whats happening in the south? Any games?

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Noosa Basketball will be hosting a Pre Classics Tournament for U18 Boys on the June Long Weekend at Noosa Leisure Centre. All teams looking for some practice games prior to Classics are encouraged to attend.

Please check the BQ website for information relating to the tournament as well as a Nomination Form.

Please note Noosa are being very accommodating with this Carnival allowing teams to nominate to play on 1, 2 or all 3 days of the tournament.

Nominations close on Thursday the 28th of May 2009.

This event has been cancelled due to lack of interest. Any teams out there interested in playing Noosa this weekend (any day?) please contact me to organise a game. Refer to nomination forms for contact details.

Thanks
Noosa Coach

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Any results from the TON on the weekend? Did Mackay d Townsville?

Whats happening in the south? Any games?

nope cairns defeated townsville by 1 and mackay by 9
townsville beat mackay by 11
and townsville beat cairns by 3 in the non points game

[DaDunker]

Any one know when the draw will be out??

[Mr bEn]

Why are the 18 Classics being held so far apart from the rest? Fairly big gap between BQJBC and the tournament - what are teams doing in the meantime?

[darkjedi]

Was too close to the u/18 nationals wasn't it?

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Brendan carrol and Mitch west out for classics
As is Josh Ogunmokun, will hurt logan a lot
might see Garrett in Bris team after all, may streghten brisbane team......if thats possible with carban coming back

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Why are the 18 Classics being held so far apart from the rest? Fairly big gap between BQJBC and the tournament - what are teams doing in the meantime?
Haha. Leading question Ben, Very leading question. All the BQ hacks will tell you the Associations all voted for it and so its fair and a good thing for basketball. Not sure what the range of choices were or how much discussion and input was allowed on the subject but interesting to see if you get a response.

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Haha. Leading question Ben, Very leading question. All the BQ hacks will tell you the Associations all voted for it and so its fair and a good thing for basketball. Not sure what the range of choices were or how much discussion and input was allowed on the subject but interesting to see if you get a response.

Wondering what's happening for this coming season, as far as I know it was sent back to the Association reps for a second vote, choices being Dec 09, Jan 09, Easter 10 or July 10 (Assoc reps pls correct me if I am wrong). Hopefully a decision is made asap...and it isn't July 10.

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Wondering what's happening for this coming season, as far as I know it was sent back to the Association reps for a second vote, choices being Dec 09, Jan 09, Easter 10 or July 10 (Assoc reps pls correct me if I am wrong). Hopefully a decision is made asap...and it isn't July 10.



dec 09 and jan 09 are too close...

april easter is nationals

whats the other options?

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Brendan carrol and Mitch west out for classics
As is Josh Ogunmokun, will hurt logan a lot
might see Garrett in Bris team after all, may streghten brisbane team......if thats possible with carban coming back

Big losses for Brisbane, what happened to those 2 boys? On the flipside though that unleashes an incredible back court of Scheibs / Wroe / McCarron

Not having Josh will hurt logan, takes them from being an inside/outside team to mostly just outside.

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Big losses for Brisbane, what happened to those 2 boys? On the flipside though that unleashes an incredible back court of Scheibs / Wroe / McCarron

Not having Josh will hurt logan, takes them from being an inside/outside team to mostly just outside.

Is this true? Guess we will find out what the bris line up will look like on sunday?

[DaDunker]

Big losses for Brisbane, what happened to those 2 boys? On the flipside though that unleashes an incredible back court of Scheibs / Wroe / McCarron

Not having Josh will hurt logan, takes them from being an inside/outside team to mostly just outside.

Brendan Carroll apparently has broken his ankle.

How definite is Josh's omission. It's been taked about him leaving the team, then coming back and now he's out again. Can anyone confirm?

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nope cairns defeated townsville by 1 and mackay by 9
townsville beat mackay by 11
and townsville beat cairns by 3 in the non points game

any legit north teams?

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any legit north teams?

Ive seen both north and south and id say south is playing at a higher level. but i havnt seen any south teams since BQJBC so who knows how well they are playing now?

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Pools have been released.

Men:

Pool A
Logan
GC
Townsville
Cairns
Northside
Runaway

Pool B
BBI
SD
Mackay
Rocky
Mdore
Redlands

I think Pool A is anybodys and will be some mixed results there. Pool B cant go past BBI, with Mackay, SD and Mdore to fight it out for 2nd.

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Pools have been released.

Men:

Pool A
Logan
GC
Townsville
Cairns
Northside
Runaway

Pool B
BBI
SD
Mackay
Rocky
Mdore
Redlands

I think Pool A is anybodys and will be some mixed results there. Pool B cant go past BBI, with Mackay, SD and Mdore to fight it out for 2nd.



looks good :)

how about the draw?

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Sorry to let ya's down south kid but looks like an all north grand final this year hope use trained hard leadin up to classics cause use are gonna need to put all that trainin into game now cause north kids a strong and i recon use'll find it hard to beat em

I think the grand final will be

T'ville vs. Mackay
or
T'ville vs. Brissy

Either way boys T'villes in.

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Sorry to let ya's down south kid but looks like an all north grand final this year hope use trained hard leadin up to classics cause use are gonna need to put all that trainin into game now cause north kids a strong and i recon use'll find it hard to beat em

I think the grand final will be

T'ville vs. Mackay
or
T'ville vs. Brissy

Either way boys T'villes in.

Didn't Cairns beat townsville in their last game of top of the north?
and Cairns is in their pool?

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Didn't Cairns beat townsville in their last game of top of the north?
and Cairns is in their pool?

yeah Cairns also beat mackay in the last top of the north

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yeah Cairns also beat mackay in the last top of the north

so Cairns is the top north team now?

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so Cairns is the top north team now?

Id say they are all pretty close. All three teams have beaten the other two at least once during the three top of the norths

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Who cares about all these div1 jokes, theyre all sorry excuses who think they can play basketball. Div2 is where the real game is, theyre the players that put in the hours and bring us into showtime baby

tville lightning for div2 ship

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so Cairns is the top north team now?

Haha heat won top of the north

They are by far the best team from north and are deep cairns have three main players Aaron schulze, Sam Magill and Corey Whitaker other then that there starters arent to shabby and the bench aint that good and lack confidence.

Heat have also developed over the last two weeks and are coming together beautifully when you watch them play all you can think of is unicorns and fairy floss and you feel like you can fly yo feel like you've just been hit on the tip of your penis by a lightning bolt.

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Haha heat won top of the north

They are by far the best team from north and are deep cairns have three main players Aaron schulze, Sam Magill and Corey Whitaker other then that there starters arent to shabby and the bench aint that good and lack confidence.

Heat have also developed over the last two weeks and are coming together beautifully when you watch them play all you can think of is unicorns and fairy floss and you feel like you can fly yo feel like you've just been hit on the tip of your penis by a lightning bolt.

is it true that Cairns nearly beat townsvilles starting 5 with their bench players playing most of the game?

[Spectator]

One wonders if the Draws for Classics are checked prior to them being posted on the Basketball Queensland web site!!

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One wonders if the Draws for Classics are checked prior to them being posted on the Basketball Queensland web site!!

Whats that sposed to mean? i dont see any problems with it.

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is it true that Cairns nearly beat townsvilles starting 5 with their bench players playing most of the game?

haha yeah the starters only played 8 mins for cairns

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Haha heat won top of the north

They are by far the best team from north and are deep cairns have three main players Aaron schulze, Sam Magill and Corey Whitaker other then that there starters arent to shabby and the bench aint that good and lack confidence.

Heat have also developed over the last two weeks and are coming together beautifully when you watch them play all you can think of is unicorns and fairy floss and you feel like you can fly yo feel like you've just been hit on the tip of your penis by a lightning bolt.

Every year Tville show up with awsome talent. They look like superstars in the warmup and against easy teams but as soon as they meet a team with talent they get smashed
Same thing every year for the last 4 yrs I have been around They also lose badly to teams with far les talent. Anyone have an reason why this keeps happening
Worst thing is they talk smack befor the tournament and make themselves look even worse

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haha yeah the starters only played 8 mins for cairns

how much did townsville win by?

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how much did townsville win by?

Cairns was up all game until the last 60 secs. Townsville won by 3

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Every year Tville show up with awsome talent. They look like superstars in the warmup and against easy teams but as soon as they meet a team with talent they get smashed
Same thing every year for the last 4 yrs I have been around They also lose badly to teams with far les talent. Anyone have an reason why this keeps happening
Worst thing is they talk smack befor the tournament and make themselves look even worse

Haha it was a joke mate settle down. Dunno where you got that "we lose badly to teams we far less talent". We're goin to play with 9 players 7 who are bottom age we just hope to play hard and make top 4. Sorry if it offeneded any of use south players but come on get real here boys use walk around like the sun shines out of ya asses.

Cheers

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Every year Tville show up with awsome talent. They look like superstars in the warmup and against easy teams but as soon as they meet a team with talent they get smashed
Same thing every year for the last 4 yrs I have been around They also lose badly to teams with far les talent. Anyone have an reason why this keeps happening
Worst thing is they talk smack befor the tournament and make themselves look even worse


Get smashed by teams with talent? We won our semi-final by 40 last year? And that team consisted of Nadi and Argon there superstars arent they? And lost the grand final by 8, thats not a smashing. Last four years aye, dont know who you've been watching

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Enough Enough.

Leave it too the court.

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Get smashed by teams with talent? We won our semi-final by 40 last year? And that team consisted of Nadi and Argon there superstars arent they? And lost the grand final by 8, thats not a smashing. Last four years aye, dont know who you've been watching

OOOH touchy touchy I;m talking about u 18s not u 16s
but as you mention it How can u win the semi by 40 and be up 15 in the final quarter and lose by 8
Thats a smashing
Thats what I was asking about what is wrong in Tville.Just dont get the job done Only asking cause they really did talk smack every year before the tourney

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Farout.

Every year this happens, from north and south.

Leave it too the court!

Enoug is enough

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Farout.

Every year this happens, from north and south.

Leave it too the court!

Enoug is enough


You spelt enough wrong

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What Under 18 Girls team has pulled out of Div One??

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whos caps got? full team...

Macca and Corban?
both?

[Unregistered]

what about the girls this year?
tville girls look strong again..
who for the finals. Key players to look out for..

[Unregistered]

tville boiis need to grow up. your pathetic
haha and west needs to loose his man boobs
not very attractive hunny.

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tville boiis need to grow up. your pathetic
haha and west needs to loose his man boobs
not very attractive hunny.

Haha this is very true so pathetic and up them selves but not hot at all.
Man boobs are gross!!

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whos caps got? full team...

Macca and Corban?
both?

Word out there is Brisbane will have full team for the whole tournament, although i cant confirm this. The guys i know that are playing are

Willow
Scheibner
Corban
Macca
Sengstock
Coleman
Bairstow

I am pretty sure there is now 3 others but cant remember who

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your saying that North people are up themselves ? im not sure if you've noticed anything, but the South people walk around like their shit doesn't stink.
and also if you think that north isn't going to go well this year, just wait and see the results.
Townsville for top 4 and mackay and cairns for 5,6.

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tville boiis need to grow up. your pathetic
haha and west needs to loose his man boobs
not very attractive hunny.


ohh i didn't realise that effected how you play ?
haha my bad.

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your saying that North people are up themselves ? im not sure if you've noticed anything, but the South people walk around like their shit doesn't stink.
and also if you think that north isn't going to go well this year, just wait and see the results.
Townsville for top 4 and mackay and cairns for 5,6.

this will be interesting, seeing you boys gettin smashed down here

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Predicted finishes:

1. BBI - just too good in every position
2. SD- probably underachieved in BQJBC, looking for an imporved performance here, have the roster to do it, can their coach get them there?
3. Logan - conistently good
4. Mackay - athletic and has the players capable of taking over and puting up big numbers
5. Maroochy - Young side, great coach
6. Townsville - Young side, great coach but not quick enough or athletic enough
7. GC - Hmm didnt beat any of the top 4 in the south, cant see much changing here.
8. Runaway Bay - have a well balanced team, keen to improve on Div 2 win.
9. Cairns - traditionally speaking they are usually strong, not as good as townsville and mackay tho, and the fact that they beat them just means townsville is weak, not that Cairns is strong.
10. Northside - quick, but not very big may struggle.
11.Rocky - gave the northerners a good run in mackay.
12. Redlands - probs should be in div 2.

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Predicted finishes:

1. BBI - just too good in every position
2. SD- probably underachieved in BQJBC, looking for an imporved performance here, have the roster to do it, can their coach get them there?
3. Logan - conistently good
4. Mackay - athletic and has the players capable of taking over and puting up big numbers
5. Maroochy - Young side, great coach
6. Townsville - Young side, great coach but not quick enough or athletic enough
7. GC - Hmm didnt beat any of the top 4 in the south, cant see much changing here.
8. Runaway Bay - have a well balanced team, keen to improve on Div 2 win.
9. Cairns - traditionally speaking they are usually strong, not as good as townsville and mackay tho, and the fact that they beat them just means townsville is weak, not that Cairns is strong.
10. Northside - quick, but not very big may struggle.
11.Rocky - gave the northerners a good run in mackay.
12. Redlands - probs should be in div 2.

Just looked at the pools. Above finishes arnt possible (with 4 of my top 5 in pool B). Pool A looks alot weaker than Pool B.

So here goes:
1. BBI
2. SD
3. Logan
4.Townsville
5. Mackay
6.Mdore
7. GC
8.Runaway
9. Cairns
10. Northside
11. Rocky
12. Redlands

[Unregistered]

is the rumor regaurding coach simms true?
he has returned to the US and will not be coaching. this is what i have heard ,
can anyone confirm or deny this?

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Predicted finishes:

1. BBI - just too good in every position
2. SD- probably underachieved in BQJBC, looking for an imporved performance here, have the roster to do it, can their coach get them there?
3. Logan - conistently good
4. Mackay - athletic and has the players capable of taking over and puting up big numbers
5. Maroochy - Young side, great coach
6. Townsville - Young side, great coach but not quick enough or athletic enough
7. GC - Hmm didnt beat any of the top 4 in the south, cant see much changing here.
8. Runaway Bay - have a well balanced team, keen to improve on Div 2 win.
9. Cairns - traditionally speaking they are usually strong, not as good as townsville and mackay tho, and the fact that they beat them just means townsville is weak, not that Cairns is strong.
10. Northside - quick, but not very big may struggle.
11.Rocky - gave the northerners a good run in mackay.
12. Redlands - probs should be in div 2.


its funny how everyone seems to think townsville arent athletic and quick enough but they out ran cairns nd mackay every game. everyone will find out just how quick and athletic they really are.

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With all this talk about Townsville and the other north teams tearing it up in the U 18 boys state classics. I say have a look at how the respective state teams preformed at the U 18 Nationals.

Qld South made the semis and finished fourth. This team was made up of 5 Brisbane players, 3 Districts boys and 2 from Logan. This will probably be your top three at classics.

Qld North Came like 11th/12th at Nationals, with players from Townsville, McKay and Carins. Mitch Norton is a great player and Gamblin is tough after that, not a single kid from that North state team would have even survived the frist cut in the Qld South squad.

I say history will repeat itself and the top 6 will be dominated by Southern teams, the facts don't lie. Brisbane at unbackable odds to remain undefeated and win classics.

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is the rumor regaurding coach simms true?
he has returned to the US and will not be coaching. this is what i have heard ,
can anyone confirm or deny this?

y is it ur business?

Logan ass coach still best in league....then team excellent....worry about game not wat going on off court.

GO LOGAN!!!!!

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is the rumor regaurding coach simms true?
he has returned to the US and will not be coaching. this is what i have heard ,
can anyone confirm or deny this?

Yup, he's out (not stateside) and Asst is now in charge. Let's see if it makes a difference.

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bris have lost brendan carrol due to a broken ankle or something, and mitch west to a broken hand or wrist, so they will now have 10 at classics bringing in schiebner.

corban will be back for classics but so should be an even greater team to watch
my bet is on them to take it out

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Just because one team is talking up their chances lets not put all the North in that category thanks mate.

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Word out there is Brisbane will have full team for the whole tournament, although i cant confirm this. The guys i know that are playing are

Willow
Scheibner
Corban
Macca
Sengstock
Coleman
Bairstow

I am pretty sure there is now 3 others but cant remember who

Add to that Pat Railey, Ben Buffington and Jeremy Kelly. A strong looking team but classics always have upsets

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y is it ur business?

Logan ass coach still best in league....then team excellent....worry about game not wat going on off court.

GO LOGAN!!!!!

wow calm down i was only asking if the rumor was true. sorry if i somehow invaded his privacy.

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y is it ur business?

Logan ass coach still best in league....then team excellent....worry about game not wat going on off court.

GO LOGAN!!!!!

Dude, you need to chill out. We will see what ya look like on the court, you had better bring your A game cos you are gonna be tested.

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any teams played gladstone this year are they as strong as last year??

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any teams played gladstone this year are they as strong as last year??

Yea mate they are not as strong as last year they are all new faces no players from last year and they are pretty short .... i dnt like their chances they are very athletic but they have a weak defence.

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Yea mate they are not as strong as last year they are all new faces no players from last year and they are pretty short .... i dnt like their chances they are very athletic but they have a weak defence.

is ray copper coachin them this year??

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is ray copper coachin them this year??

nah its some kid from last year last name chapmen

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Dude, you need to chill out. We will see what ya look like on the court, you had better bring your A game cos you are gonna be tested.

and you need to shut up....
:words: are waste of time, bring it on

[Emu]

Just looked at the pools. Above finishes arnt possible (with 4 of my top 5 in pool B). Pool A looks alot weaker than Pool B.

So here goes:
1. BBI
2. SD
3. Logan
4.Townsville
5. Mackay
6.Mdore
7. GC
8.Runaway
9. Cairns
10. Northside
11. Rocky
12. Redlands

I think you guys are underestimating the Gold Coast.

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its funny how everyone seems to think townsville arent athletic and quick enough but they out ran cairns nd mackay every game. everyone will find out just how quick and athletic they really are.

We sure did when they lost by 16 to the 4th place south team Gold Coast by 16 on day one at classics. Good win by the GC who looked terrible in their win over RBay in their first game, obvioulsy they were just warming up. Should be GC and Logan out of the weaker pool. BBI and the winner between MDore and Spartans in the other pool will round out the top four.

It really makes no difference, because they are all playing for second and everyone knows it. One thing is for sure, no top 4 spots for the North again this year. Same 4 teams as 16's 2 years ago in the top 4, just the placings will be different.

[Coffee]

Games are great but sure would be nice to be able to get something to eat and drink after driving up from Brisbane. Come on BQ surely the canteen is part of what must happen at Classics. Think about the parents. They are the ones who get the players to the event.

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Well carnis is all talk once again with logan almost doubling their points.

Why talk yourselfs up so much when you get smashed like that?

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Well carnis is all talk once again with logan almost doubling their points.

Why talk yourselfs up so much when you get smashed like that?

Cairns**

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I ask you to point out anywhere here or anywhere else where Cairns have talked themselves up??

Have your little north vs south battles fair enough - bit of intrastate rivalry this time of year is healthy but at least stay to the facts and truths of what has or has not been said.

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Dude, you need to chill out. We will see what ya look like on the court, you had better bring your A game cos you are gonna be tested.


GO LOGAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I don't see the reason as to why people are bagging out Toowoomba (note the proper spelling. I saw 'toowombar' on this thread at one stage).
Don't you see? One of the main reasons why BQ may have decided to hold classics there is because it would be good PR for the stadium. Holding a classics at a particular association brings a shit load of money to that stadium to upgrade services.
Look at the 2008 U16 Girls Ipswich classics for example. Everyone was complaining that Ipswich was a shit-hole and is too 'run-down' to hold a classics. If I remember rightly, Ipswich recieved quite a few thanks from many associations congratulating them on a 'well-run tournament' post-classics. Ipswich has since installed air conditioning, a gym and has improve their status in basketball QLD, all because of the money they recieved from the classics.
Stop whinging.
Enjoy basketball.
Because for some, it's their last year.

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who do u think will win i call bbi by 15 points but a good game

[DaDunker]

GO LOGAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Logan lost to Runaway Bay by 5? Is that right? Or is it a misprint?
What happened?

[DaDunker]

who do u think will win i call bbi by 15 points but a good game

Bne would be unbackable favourites by now. Expect them to account for Spartans.
GC/Logan to tough it out for 1st place in pool A. Toss a coin there. Can Logan come back after their humiliating defeat to Runaway Bay? Tip them in a close one. This would set the stage for Bne/GC, Spartans/Logan semis. Tip a Bne/Spartans final all things being equal.

[DaDunker]

Bne would be unbackable favourites by now. Expect them to account for Spartans.
GC/Logan to tough it out for 1st place in pool A. Toss a coin there. Can Logan come back after their humiliating defeat to Runaway Bay? Tip them in a close one. This would set the stage for Bne/GC, Spartans/Logan semis. Tip a Bne/Spartans final all things being equal.

Well got that one wrong. GC appear to have won the "brawl" and come out winners over a hapless Logan by 17 points.
Any more info on what happened?

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who do u think will win i call bbi by 15 points but a good game

Spot on, congrats Caps 67 defeated SD 52.

Semis look this way:

Caps V Logan; Brisbane to embarass the Logan boys by over 30! Logan have predictably lost the plot and the Brisbane boys will show them no mercy whatsoever!

GC V SD; Tough one here but reckon Districts in a tight one. Mainly because I want to see a rematch between GC and Logan for the bronze medal, that will be an interesting game!

Predicted Order of finish:
Brisbane
Districts
Gold Coast
Logan
M'Dore

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i call brisbane by 25 over logan
spartans by 5 over goldcoast
Bronze Medal game
goldcoast by2
gold medal game
bbi by 20 over spartans

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Difference was over 20pts. Caps made districts look very average at best and districts thru everything at them

[Unregistered]

How much heart do the Ipswich Force Girls have??? Injury after injury and they still play 100 percent with passion and commitment. What a team!!!

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i call brisbane by 25 over logan
spartans by 5 over goldcoast
Bronze Medal game
goldcoast by2
gold medal game
bbi by 20 over spartans

Does any one know when finals will be on friday?

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Does any one know when finals will be on friday?

the final for 18 boys div 1 is 3pm on friday

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the final for 18 boys div 1 is 3pm on friday

Thanks do you happen to know what time for 3rd and 4th spot ?

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Congratulations to the Gold Coast Boys beating SD today. Good luck tomorrow, I think it will be BBi Gold, GC Silver and probably SD Bronze, but I'm sure everyone on here not from Districts is hoping Logan get that one, except maybe the Goldy boys.

[Emu]

There you go again underestimating the Gold Coast boys.

Spot on, congrats Caps 67 defeated SD 52.

Semis look this way:

Caps V Logan; Brisbane to embarass the Logan boys by over 30! Logan have predictably lost the plot and the Brisbane boys will show them no mercy whatsoever!

GC V SD; Tough one here but reckon Districts in a tight one. Mainly because I want to see a rematch between GC and Logan for the bronze medal, that will be an interesting game!

Predicted Order of finish:
Brisbane
Districts
Gold Coast
Logan
M'Dore

[Unregistered]

There you go again underestimating the Gold Coast boys.

I said it would be close and it was, I tipped wrong, there was no underestimating of GC.

Emu seems you have had a lot to say lately, I am tipping Brisbane, care to object to that?

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There you go again underestimating the Gold Coast boys.

quiet down you might get suspended again ;)

[Emu]

I said it would be close and it was, I tipped wrong, there was no underestimating of GC.

Emu seems you have had a lot to say lately, I am tipping Brisbane, care to object to that?

I'd have to be a pretty silly flightless bird to object to that! Three Australian players in one team makes them pretty formidable.
Having said that, the boys had them down by 17 deep
in the third quarter when we played them at home during the season. Macca came alive and posted 22 in a quarter I think from memory and that was that. Also that was without Corban.

So ....... I'd like to see the boys at least give them a good game. I think Brisbane would appreciate that too.

And..... all I can say is....... "Stranger things have happened" The boys haven't come this far through a pretty eventful and tough tournement, not to give it a crack at least.

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goldie winners by 5 after being up at halftime then down by 1pt at 3/4 time. Hit some good shots down the stretch to hold districts at bay.

Caps by 20 over Logan after leading by about 30. They took the foot of the throat a little in the second half which reduced their lead.

FINAL

From memory first time the two teams meet Brisbane won by 30+ with Macca and Corban at Auchenflower. Second time at Goldie without Corban was a better game but Brisbane never looked out of it and proved it with a 20pt win after being down by as much as 15 on an average night.

I have to agree with Emu in that Goldie have hit good form at the right time except for their shakey win over Wizards (3pts). They will have a lot to contend with tomorrow as Brisbane have Wroe back plus Scheibner not to mention a couple of other players in good touch. Furthermore Brisbane have been unbelievable consistent all year with no team coming with in single figures of them.

Good luck to both teams tomorrow - well deserved but my tip is Brisbane by 15pts.

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goldie winners by 5 after being up at halftime then down by 1pt at 3/4 time. Hit some good shots down the stretch to hold districts at bay.

Caps by 20 over Logan after leading by about 30. They took the foot of the throat a little in the second half which reduced their lead.

FINAL

From memory first time the two teams meet Brisbane won by 30+ with Macca and Corban at Auchenflower. Second time at Goldie without Corban was a better game but Brisbane never looked out of it and proved it with a 20pt win after being down by as much as 15 on an average night.

I have to agree with Emu in that Goldie have hit good form at the right time except for their shakey win over Wizards (3pts). They will have a lot to contend with tomorrow as Brisbane have Wroe back plus Scheibner not to mention a couple of other players in good touch. Furthermore Brisbane have been unbelievable consistent all year with no team coming with in single figures of them.

Good luck to both teams tomorrow - well deserved but my tip is Brisbane by 15pts.
Goldy should remember last years Classics when favourites Brisbane had Corben and Macca come back from the tute mid classics only to see them be eliminated by Gladstone. Funny game, Classics. BBI will also remember it too and wont let this one go.

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Who is playing the Womens final?

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Goldy should remember last years Classics when favourites Brisbane had Corben and Macca come back from the tute mid classics only to see them be eliminated by Gladstone. Funny game, Classics. BBI will also remember it too and wont let this one go.
Sorry but i find that a pretty irrelevant comment.

- different year
- different team
- different coaching staff
- furthermore bne werent favs last year after losing hodgeson

we arent going over the history books to analyse who has the better chance. We are going on this year and current form

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Sorry but i find that a pretty irrelevant comment.

- different year
- different team
- different coaching staff
- furthermore bne werent favs last year after losing hodgeson

we arent going over the history books to analyse who has the better chance. We are going on this year and current form
Gotcha!!! ...now winding in...whatever. BBI have the best talent and thoroughly deserve to win but gees I'd laugh if the underdogs rolled them after your comments! Its just a tradition thing that everyone wants to beat the Brissos, especially the beach boys. (Probably a bit too much class there in Macca and Corben though)

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Logan lost to Runaway Bay by 5? Is that right? Or is it a misprint?
What happened?

any news on the logan game today

[darkjedi]

Reports I heard was that Logan won by a single point after Districts lead most of the game.

That's gotta hurt :/

[phenom_54]

bbi 77 gc 70 straight off the web site

[The Trailer]

gold coast up by three with a minute to go and lost by seven. I told you brisbane would win the classics

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brisbane win in a thriller by about 6. down by 4 with a min left come back to win it shows real heart

[number55]

brisbane win in a thriller by about 6. down by 4 with a min left come back to win it shows real heart

Not really the place for it, but anyway... Why is it than whenever anything important happens in bball that Sportingpulse shits itself? Can't access the BQ website after being able to for most of the day.

While I'm here, top marks to Liam Montforte for dropping 25 in Spartans narrow 3/4 loss today. Love your work. Also, brave performance for the Redlands girls to place 4th in Div 2. Boxscores showed persistent performances throughout the tournament and some huge numbers from a couple of player, notably Zoe Williams. Well done players and coaching staff.

Finally, well done to the SD Titans boys for taking out the Div 2 title. Nice to see some nice kids I remember from my time there doing well (Marlon, Jesse, Ryan etc).

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gold coast up by three with a minute to go and lost by seven. I told you brisbane would win the classics
Wow! Who would have thought??? What an expert.

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brisbane win in a thriller by about 6. down by 4 with a min left come back to win it shows real heart

Proball one of the best dunks of the whole season and classics by Brisbane #8

[The Trailer]

Wow! Who would have thought??? What an expert.

no one gave them a chance because townsville and cairns would always have a shit hot team......great response peanut!!!!

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no one gave them a chance because townsville and cairns would always have a shit hot team......great response peanut!!!!
Well out here in Kingaroy we havent seen much good basketball since Joh hurt his knee in the "56 semi final of the Church League. Have to rely on what the experts down there on Bendoes tell us and I been reading all season about how this Brisbane side full of superstars with superstar coaches would wipe the packing shed floor with everyone else. Even Barry from the Bunyas who captained the '57 Church League GF winners knows that Cairns and Townsville teams stuff on here is just the symptoms of basketball cultural cringe from kids up there whove just discovered Bendoes (and think its for real). Daphne and Phyllis (from the Church League Womens D League side) are a bit young and hip and when they went down to Brisbane 6 months ago they said folks were thinking of saving everyones petrol consumption and not having a competition for U/18's because young Freddy V from BBI already had the trophy engraved to save money before the price hike after the fuel subsidy went.
Now I realise that you cant believe everything you read and I'll be sure to just wait till I read something from The Trailer to get my red hot insights and predictions in future. Y'all have a nice day now.

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Logan lost to Runaway Bay by 5? Is that right? Or is it a misprint?
What happened?

Congrats to the boys from Runaway Bay ! you proved that anything could happen on any given day in 18s basketball as long as you believe in yourself. Enjoyed watching Merlano shoot in that game had 7 (3s) 32pts and finished in the top 4 scoring overall. Who is he and I hear he has another year in 18s, at 6'8" he will be interesting to watch.

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Congrats to the boys from Runaway Bay ! you proved that anything could happen on any given day in 18s basketball as long as you believe in yourself. Enjoyed watching Merlano shoot in that game had 7 (3s) 32pts and finished in the top 4 scoring overall. Who is he and I hear he has another year in 18s, at 6'8" he will be interesting to watch.


Yes Lou, Michael did play well, or should I say Michael you did play well. No need to talk yourself up big fella!!!!

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Congrats to Brisbane and Goldie for a cracker of a game. Observations as follows

Goldie came out in a man to man defence and got torn up by Brisbane who raced out to a double digit lead within minutes of the game starting. Goldie just could not contain them

Goldie quickly dropped back into a zone which definitely slowed Brisbane down as thy weren't making alot of outside shots. Furthermore every time Brisbane got a run Brad(#5) from Goldie hit a massive 3. He basically kept his team in the game in that first half, otherwise i think it would have been all over by half time.

Brisbane stayed in a man to man defence the entire game except the alst 1 min 30 sec (but we will get to that) and were pretty damn good at it. They shut down Seton (#14) who had a strong game against Logan. They let in very few easy baskets and kept there foul count down which proved vital.

The third quarter saw Goldie take the lead again on the back of some big 3s from Brad. We also saw Wroe (#4) throw Macca a huge alley oop which really got the crowd going. But Brad answered quickly with another 3 for the night (he had 6 in total - one from the carpark).

The fourth as mentioned had Goldie up most of the game, with one of the twins hitting 2 big 3s as Brad went cold. Still Brisbane were ready to pounce and at 1min 30 they did. Going into a press and playing smart they had a quick 13 unanswered points to go from 6 down to 7 up. This included another big dunk by Macca and some outstanding defence from Wroe and Scheibner (#12) creating the turnovers .

In the end Goldie didnt know what hit them and Brisbane who have proved to be the premier team all year took a deserved win. Going there whole rep campaign undefeated.

One of the best games ive seen in a while and a cracker of a state final as we all hoped.

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Congrats to the boys from Runaway Bay ! you proved that anything could happen on any given day in 18s basketball as long as you believe in yourself. Enjoyed watching Merlano shoot in that game had 7 (3s) 32pts and finished in the top 4 scoring overall. Who is he and I hear he has another year in 18s, at 6'8" he will be interesting to watch.

Is he the lanky one with the odd looking shot? I saw him kill one game and the next game he was the worst player on the court. Inconsistent as all hell but yeah, had a few good games.

mod: you already replied two posts ago...

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Yes Lou, Michael did play well, or should I say Michael you did play well. No need to talk yourself up big fella!!!!

Oh, go on. There's nothing more exciting than watching a game against RB with Lou Merlano in the crowd.

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Congrats to Brisbane and Goldie for a cracker of a game. Observations as follows

Goldie came out in a man to man defence and got torn up by Brisbane who raced out to a double digit lead within minutes of the game starting. Goldie just could not contain them

Goldie quickly dropped back into a zone which definitely slowed Brisbane down as thy weren't making alot of outside shots. Furthermore every time Brisbane got a run Brad(#5) from Goldie hit a massive 3. He basically kept his team in the game in that first half, otherwise i think it would have been all over by half time.

Brisbane stayed in a man to man defence the entire game except the alst 1 min 30 sec (but we will get to that) and were pretty damn good at it. They shut down Seton (#14) who had a strong game against Logan. They let in very few easy baskets and kept there foul count down which proved vital.

The third quarter saw Goldie take the lead again on the back of some big 3s from Brad. We also saw Wroe (#4) throw Macca a huge alley oop which really got the crowd going. But Brad answered quickly with another 3 for the night (he had 6 in total - one from the carpark).

The fourth as mentioned had Goldie up most of the game, with one of the twins hitting 2 big 3s as Brad went cold. Still Brisbane were ready to pounce and at 1min 30 they did. Going into a press and playing smart they had a quick 13 unanswered points to go from 6 down to 7 up. This included another big dunk by Macca and some outstanding defence from Wroe and Scheibner (#12) creating the turnovers .

In the end Goldie didnt know what hit them and Brisbane who have proved to be the premier team all year took a deserved win. Going there whole rep campaign undefeated.

One of the best games ive seen in a while and a cracker of a state final as we all hoped.

The difference in the end was Brisbane's extra gear. Gold Coast (and particularly #5) shot the lights out, but whenever Brisbane needed to turn it on, they did. It seemed to many in the Brisbane corner that they were trying to prove they could do it without Wroe - and at the end of the day, perhaps they couldn't.

I must say though - as much as it was nice giving the boys who put in all season more of a game and more ownership - it was good Gold Coast shot as well as they did - else it would have been a sad final for the fans in all.

Well done to Coast. But what a team.. and what a dunk.

PS: It was 7 up to GC at 1:47 and Brisbane up by 4 at 0:43

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Oh, go on. There's nothing more exciting than watching a game against RB with Lou Merlano in the crowd.
IOh contraire, surely one has seen the BBI coaching Director Rob Scribner (an executive of the league) continuosly berate referees while little rob is play. A fine example of basketball politics!!!!

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The difference in the end was Brisbane's extra gear. Gold Coast (and particularly #5) shot the lights out, but whenever Brisbane needed to turn it on, they did. It seemed to many in the Brisbane corner that they were trying to prove they could do it without Wroe - and at the end of the day, perhaps they couldn't.

I must say though - as much as it was nice giving the boys who put in all season more of a game and more ownership - it was good Gold Coast shot as well as they did - else it would have been a sad final for the fans in all.

Well done to Coast. But what a team.. and what a dunk.

PS: It was 7 up to GC at 1:47 and Brisbane up by 4 at 0:43

yet it wasn't corban who was keeping brisbane in the game?

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Oh, go on. There's nothing more exciting than watching a game against RB with Lou Merlano in the crowd.

if must be great having him as a parent on any team when he stated that RB should be playing in the womens comp at classics.....what a great supporter for your club....

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Mitchell Mccarron > > >

on Tom Laycock
on Guy twin one
on a fast break
off a steal
off an Alley
on his team mates

Tell him how you want it baby!
HOW YOU WANT IT!

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Mitchell Mccarron > > >

on Tom Laycock
on Guy twin one
on a fast break
off a steal
off an Alley
on his team mates

Tell him how you want it baby!
HOW YOU WANT IT!

agreed
macca = amazing humble athlete plus guy
lets wrestle.

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IOh contraire, surely one has seen the BBI coaching Director Rob Scribner (an executive of the league) continuosly berate referees while little rob is play. A fine example of basketball politics!!!!

And this statement is a fine example of the illiterate moronic tripe that plagues our sport; thanks for your contribution.

[Unregistered]

agreed
macca = amazing humble athlete plus guy
lets wrestle.

room 13 love

[Luke Ahrens]

HAHA! Macca, you champ!
Nice work brissy on the undefeated season. Good work to all the team.

[Unregistered]

23 and 0 baby

[Unregistered]

agreed
macca = amazing humble athlete plus guy
lets wrestle.

haha nice coleman

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haha nice coleman

maybe it is, maybe it isnt.
you be the judge.

good luck to all the blokes in the team, expecting big things outtve all you fellas involved,
Big JK, Garrett and BC next year to carry the team on.
good to see struddy out on a win :)
also, best of luck to assistant coach richo on his future coaching roles.

room 13 love indeed.

23-0. - neeeece.

corban wroe is a bozz.

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maybe it is, maybe it isnt.
you be the judge.

good luck to all the blokes in the team, expecting big things outtve all you fellas involved,
Big JK, Garrett and BC next year to carry the team on.
good to see struddy out on a win :)
also, best of luck to assistant coach richo on his future coaching roles.

room 13 love indeed.

23-0. - neeeece.

corban wroe is a bozz.
and pauly!

[next year]

TO: ALL AFFILIATED ASSOCIATIONS

At the Basketball Queensland Board Meeting held on Sunday the 28th of June 2009 the 2010 State Classics dates and timing was discussed.

The timing of the U18 Classics was a key discussion point and due to varied responses from all Associations involved when asked what their preferred option was the Board felt it was best to make the final decision on behalf of its members. The decision was that the U18 State Classics will now be conducted as a three day tournament over the May long weekend. Games will be reduced to 8 minute quarters and teams may play up to a maximum of 3 games per day. Whilst we appreciate this is during school, the Board felt that this was a good option considering it is generally not around exam time for this age group, where many are in their final year of school. The dates of other sports State Championships were also looked at and hockey is another sport which has their U18 State Championships at this time.


Lastly please be advised that Basketball Queensland is just finalizing the venues for the 2010 Classics. The venues will be announced by the end of the week.

[darkjedi]

So, taking bets for when the u/18s will be held in 2011!

[Unregistered]

Poor decision. Needs to be end of January/last week of school holidays.

[Fly]

that suggestion was put forward before this season started. issues made apparent regarding it being long break due to school holidays (not like the 3 month break from easter to june...), ability for teams to train etc.

I thought end of Jan was best time too. Nevermind.

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TO: ALL AFFILIATED ASSOCIATIONS

At the Basketball Queensland Board Meeting held on Sunday the 28th of June 2009 the 2010 State Classics dates and timing was discussed.

The timing of the U18 Classics was a key discussion point and due to varied responses from all Associations involved when asked what their preferred option was the Board felt it was best to make the final decision on behalf of its members. The decision was that the U18 State Classics will now be conducted as a three day tournament over the May long weekend. Games will be reduced to 8 minute quarters and teams may play up to a maximum of 3 games per day. Whilst we appreciate this is during school, the Board felt that this was a good option considering it is generally not around exam time for this age group, where many are in their final year of school. The dates of other sports State Championships were also looked at and hockey is another sport which has their U18 State Championships at this time.


Lastly please be advised that Basketball Queensland is just finalizing the venues for the 2010 Classics. The venues will be announced by the end of the week.

Shocker on so many levels.

1. 8 min quarters. Shorter games which dont necessarily bring out the better teams. Also a rotational nightmare for coaches. This is u18 not u14s
2. 3 games a day...lets just rush the process. That said if a team is deep they should do well.
3. u18s is the last rep basketball a lot of these kids ever play. ITs about being with your mates and enjoying the experience as much as the basketball for most (lets face it its usually only a 4 horse race per division/gender). Why shorten it to only 3 days with no time for anything else.

I do agree that it needed to be away from exams as well as closer to Premier League. However it needs to be before nationals. This year again showed that there were kids that played in state teams that were clearly outplayed by others at classics...

There is no perfect solution, even i can see that... but i dont know if the above is the best answer

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Shocker on so many levels.

1. 8 min quarters. Shorter games which dont necessarily bring out the better teams. Also a rotational nightmare for coaches. This is u18 not u14s
2. 3 games a day...lets just rush the process. That said if a team is deep they should do well.
3. u18s is the last rep basketball a lot of these kids ever play. ITs about being with your mates and enjoying the experience as much as the basketball for most (lets face it its usually only a 4 horse race per division/gender). Why shorten it to only 3 days with no time for anything else.

I do agree that it needed to be away from exams as well as closer to Premier League. However it needs to be before nationals. This year again showed that there were kids that played in state teams that were clearly outplayed by others at classics...

There is no perfect solution, even i can see that... but i dont know if the above is the best answer


who were these kids??

[number55]

TO: ALL AFFILIATED ASSOCIATIONS

At the Basketball Queensland Board Meeting held on Sunday the 28th of June 2009 the 2010 State Classics dates and timing was discussed.

The timing of the U18 Classics was a key discussion point and due to varied responses from all Associations involved when asked what their preferred option was the Board felt it was best to make the final decision on behalf of its members. The decision was that the U18 State Classics will now be conducted as a three day tournament over the May long weekend. Games will be reduced to 8 minute quarters and teams may play up to a maximum of 3 games per day. Whilst we appreciate this is during school, the Board felt that this was a good option considering it is generally not around exam time for this age group, where many are in their final year of school. The dates of other sports State Championships were also looked at and hockey is another sport which has their U18 State Championships at this time.


Lastly please be advised that Basketball Queensland is just finalizing the venues for the 2010 Classics. The venues will be announced by the end of the week.

Nvm nothing to see here, had my questions answered already.

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TO: ALL AFFILIATED ASSOCIATIONS

At the Basketball Queensland Board Meeting held on Sunday the 28th of June 2009 the 2010 State Classics dates and timing was discussed.

The timing of the U18 Classics was a key discussion point and due to varied responses from all Associations involved when asked what their preferred option was the Board felt it was best to make the final decision on behalf of its members. The decision was that the U18 State Classics will now be conducted as a three day tournament over the May long weekend. Games will be reduced to 8 minute quarters and teams may play up to a maximum of 3 games per day. Whilst we appreciate this is during school, the Board felt that this was a good option considering it is generally not around exam time for this age group, where many are in their final year of school. The dates of other sports State Championships were also looked at and hockey is another sport which has their U18 State Championships at this time.


Lastly please be advised that Basketball Queensland is just finalizing the venues for the 2010 Classics. The venues will be announced by the end of the week.
How totally bizarre!!!
The States Premier Junior competition reduced to a chook raffle scramble by a "Board" that doesnt have a schmick about Basketball and whats more doesnt care. Can see next years classics comprising only those clubs who owe BQ money and a genuine, real basketball tournament being held elsewhere and with BA sanctioning. Reckon the proposed alternative breakaway BQJBC comp just got a lot more interesting too.

[Unregistered]

Please elaborate about this proposal...

[Unregistered]

Please elaborate about this proposal...

Have you had your head buried in the sand?

[Unregistered]

Please elaborate about this proposal...
Surely the "Board" with their all knowing wisdom leadership and decision making powers could furnish the membership with a status report ??

[Unregistered]

surely itis not worth the cost of travelling from Cairns and townsville for a weekend of absolute chaos. No time to enjoy, or to watch other teams
How will the days go
Wake, eat pre game, travel, game, stretch travel, shower, eat rest, pre game, travel, play, stretch, travel, shower, eat, rest, pre game, travel, play, stretch, travel, shower, eat, sleep and repeat
20 percent less game time for the players especially the bench or bottom agers

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surely itis not worth the cost of travelling from Cairns and townsville for a weekend of absolute chaos. No time to enjoy, or to watch other teams
How will the days go
Wake, eat pre game, travel, game, stretch travel, shower, eat rest, pre game, travel, play, stretch, travel, shower, eat, rest, pre game, travel, play, stretch, travel, shower, eat, sleep and repeat
20 percent less game time for the players especially the bench or bottom agers
Spot on. They will be flat out forming a comp for the weekend let alone calling it "Classics". No point in playing in a chook scramble just to provide BQ with some more revenue from its members. State sides are picked in BQ's office not from any competition anymore so theres no point. Not even time to have a decent end of year so^^^^^^e so better saving the money and taking teams to interstate invitational tournaments to play some proper basketball.

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I for one wont be sending my kids to classics should BQ decide to go with this format. 8 minute quarters and 3 games a day, what are they thinking ??? Might head south for a decent competition, as I'm not wasting my hard earned $$$ on this BQ bullshit.

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I for one wont be sending my kids to classics should BQ decide to go with this format. 8 minute quarters and 3 games a day, what are they thinking ??? Might head south for a decent competition, as I'm not wasting my hard earned $$$ on this BQ bullshit.

Talk to your association bqjbc rep cause no1 really objected to the idea at the annual meeting. Mainly cause no1 wanted to have a June/July classics again. The idea came from the Victorian Classics run over the same weekend in Melbourne. They play 8 min quarters down there too i beleive?

[What if]

Would you all go to a tournie in Brisbane over easter if it was run like the old Classics. This would not be and should not be seen as in opposition to teh Classics just another competition that would cater for what may be needed. Guess we wil find out enough teams nominate for such a carnival. That is if BQ allow it to get off the ground.

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Would you all go to a tournie in Brisbane over easter if it was run like the old Classics. This would not be and should not be seen as in opposition to teh Classics just another competition that would cater for what may be needed. Guess we wil find out enough teams nominate for such a carnival. That is if BQ allow it to get off the ground.
Definately if it means the kids and coaches get to participate/develop/compete in proper basketball games. And thats why BQ couldnt stop it as you'd get BA sanction direct. Go for it.

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Talk to your association bqjbc rep cause no1 really objected to the idea at the annual meeting. Mainly cause no1 wanted to have a June/July classics again. The idea came from the Victorian Classics run over the same weekend in Melbourne. They play 8 min quarters down there too i beleive?
Another version of events is that BQ made the decision for the reps at the meeting. Gains credibility when you consider no basketball person would condone reducing our top age junior basketball event to a social carnival.

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Another version of events is that BQ made the decision for the reps at the meeting. Gains credibility when you consider no basketball person would condone reducing our top age junior basketball event to a social carnival.

Nope it was a suggestion and nobody really objected, cause nobody else had a solution. There really was minimum discussion about this age group, it was put in the "too hard basket" with so many other things on the agenda seemingly to be of more importance. BQ did say they couldnt make a decision on the matter anyway as CQ and TON wernt represented at the BQJBC meeting. I wonder if all associations were consulted b4 announcing this change?

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BQ could prehaps include the friday night as apart of the tournament. Most teams will arrive in Logan by Friday arvy anyway. If they did this each team could have:

1 game friday night
2/3 games saturday
2/3 games sunday
1/2 games monday.

Most times you only play 7 or 8 games total for classics. If each team only had to play 3 games for either the saturday or sunday id say teams could handle the full 10min games. If having enough courts is the issue then get more courts at SW or somewhere for 1 day to allow 10min quarter games.

I think most people just want 10 min quarter games, adding on the friday night could allow this?

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Would you all go to a tournie in Brisbane over easter if it was run like the old Classics. This would not be and should not be seen as in opposition to teh Classics just another competition that would cater for what may be needed. Guess we wil find out enough teams nominate for such a carnival. That is if BQ allow it to get off the ground.

Definately

Have any associations annouced their coaches yet?

[Coaching appointments]

Definately

Have any associations annouced their coaches yet?

Districts have named every coach. Also doing some new programs. On site below the full story.

[Unregistered]

Who doing SD 18 boys

[Unregistered]

Well the 2009 Classics have come and gone and what a time to reflect on the boys

To start with i guess you cant go past giving credit to the Brisbane Capitals. An undefeated rep campaign is something to be very proud off. It just goes to show how deep they really were when they lost Wroe to the AIS, they then picked up Coleman, then lost BC and West to injury just before classics for those two to be replaced by Scheibner and Wroes (on his return). Furhtermore watching them at Classics no one really played stand out minutes except for the state final when there 'guns' got a bigger run.

Next up is Gold Coast, this boys should also be really proud of themselves. they were talked up a bit at the start of the premier league season. First real game the Capitals won by 30+ points. That said Goldie just got better and better and come classics were hitting their straps when others where beginning to fade away. They really believed they could win state and there logan pool game really showed that. Brad was probably the pick player for Gold Coast

Logan scrapping home by 1pt for 3rd place after being the 2nd best premier league team all year. Obviously some internal issues MAY have had something to do with this result but at the end of the day it didn't appear as if the boys had any desire to play as a team or with any heart. They were an athletic team of individuals who i personally believe should have done better.

Districts - I never really thought they had a chance to win state after never getting close to Brisbane or Logan in premier League. The one time Districts beat Brisbane by 4pts in a trial game Brisbane only had 1 guard with the rest injured or on rep duties. Due to these losses i don't think districts has the mindset to beleive in themselves and im sorry but that Maca dunk over laycock really stuck the knife in.

The best of the rest.

Big surprise to the North is that they didnt have one team make top 4. A couple of people on this board talked up Mackay, Townsville and Cairns. Personally i would rate them Townsville, Mackay and then cairns but that said they all got convincingly beaten by the top 4 south teams.

Biggest upset of the tourny goes to runaway bay beating logan. runaway bay were a southern cup team and this was the start of the logan implosion, as they then dropped Goldie that afternoon to lose 2 pool games and have to face off against BNE in th 1 v 2 cross over.

Biggest play(s). Well i actually think there were a couple and most of them appeared to be Brisbane but if i had to pick one it was easily the Wroe to Macca alley in the state final

well that just about raps it up.

[kenny]

In regards to the classics - State Championships.

Classics is a money making tournament for BQ. It has always been a participation tournament rather than an elite tournament. It is certainly not a championship. People liked the tournament because of the number of games, chance to travel away, it is as much a social event as a basketball event. It is only regarded as a state championship as there was nothing else. Bq have never wanted to kill it off due to the dollars it earns. it is most likely the most expensive basketball tournament in the world.

The practical solution is to have classics as a preseason tournament early in the season - Easter week. then start regional play. regional team have championship and the top teams qualify for the state finals – Final 4. June Long Weekend
State Championships Fully timed games, professionally presented, opening ceremony, introductions, music, full stats, court announcer. a real championship event, closing ceremony, tournament all star 5, mvp. big perpetual trophy, medals, ideally the dollars raised from the fundraising classics would help fund this. qualification top 2 south, top 2 north (central teams part of north) 4 teams – opening ceremony Friday night, followed by a couple of games, 2 games sat, 1 game sunday. Perhaps a players function Sunday night 7-10. Finals Monday. Big time event, every team will be wanting to make the final 4 weekend.

probably spilt u12/14 into one event and u16/18 into another event. so that would be total 16 teams each tournament. If organised properly could try and get the Townsville or gold coast entertainment centre for the u16/18 event. Get government/council funding etc.
If they did this everyone would be catered for, the serious teams have something big time to aim for, it means qualifying top 2 through your regional comp is suddenly a big deal. Everyone still gets to go to classics and it will be the perfect participation tournament to start the season proper.


Note that teams who dont make the final 4 can travel south to the classics or nunawading tournament if they want to keep playing.

BQ’s decision to squash a classic style tournament into a weekend format is just BQ living up to its motto of “making the possible impossible”.

[Unregistered]

In regards to the classics - State Championships.

Classics is a money making tournament for BQ. It has always been a participation tournament rather than an elite tournament. It is certainly not a championship. People liked the tournament because of the number of games, chance to travel away, it is as much a social event as a basketball event. It is only regarded as a state championship as there was nothing else.
Gees and after all this time of thinking there was some merit in winning against every other club team in the state in your age group and all those kids and coaches who have gone away think they achieved something by winning a classics, we can finally now realise it was really just a social holiday tournament with a few games thrown in. Ah well wont get sucked into that again but at least the games back then were full actual games of basketball.