QBL 2009 - Week 2

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seeing as it's Hump day thought it mite be time to get the next rd thread going... some HUGE match ups this round...

Saturday
Ipswich Force vs South West Metro Pirates
Toowoomba Mountaineers vs Caboolture Suns
Gladstone Port City Power vs Townsville
Maroochydore Clippers vs Northside Wizards
Brisbane Capitals vs Cairns Marlins
Sunday
Rockhampton Rockets vs Townsville Heat
Gold Coast Goannas vs Cairns Marlins

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I am thinking its going to be the biggest crowd gladstone has ever seen this weekend. Probably a few rocky people head down for the chance to scope out both teams, as rocky play townsville the next day and the power next week.

V- dogg might come up too sing along to the power song again!!!


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Toowoomba Mountaineers v Caboolture Suns, Sat 2nd May 7pm @ Toowoomba Basketball Stadium-
Despite dropping their Round 1 game against the Force, the Mountaineers should enter the ring here with a level of confidence. A combination of the momentum that Anthony Tribe will bring (Round 1 Player of the Week) and the fact that the Suns import is sidelined for approximately 6 weeks (Martin Ajayi) after an accidental blow to the face, will have these two teams on even odds. The Suns are 1-0 after a win over the Clippers (103-97) with Ben Houchin the offensive leader with 21pts @ 54%. Michael O'Neill managed solid numbers in Round 1 for the Suns with 15pts, 6rbs, 9asts and Coach Ayanbadejo will need to ensure this was not just a one off. Expect the Mountaineers to be hungry at home with the team in real need of a win here leading up to the super tough Cairns-Townsville road trip in Round 3.

Ipswich Force v South West Metro Pirates, Sat 2nd May 7pm @ Ipswich Basketball Stadium-
Ryan Stolberg was the pick of the bunch for the Force in Round 1 (31pts, 19rbs). If Steven Broom and Luke Cann can crank things up to another level then this team stands to go a long way in 2009. The Pirates had a dismal start to the year hitting 30% from the field in their loss to the Goannas last week (69-87) - compare this to the Cairns Marlins who managed an impressive 57% over their 2 games -indicates the Pirates may be fooling with a few early season teething issues . Coach Cameron will be looking to Troy Thomson and Brendan Teys for more than what was shown in Round 1- both are very capable. Ryan Jeffries has been a producer for the Force for a few years and at 23 years old he is shaping as a future star of the program- what this space!

Brisbane Capitals v Cairns Marlins, Sat 2nd May 7:45pm @ Vince Hickey Stadium-The Brisbane Capitals are being led by ex-Bullets coaching staff member Dale Ryan. Coach Ryan gave good minutes to all 9 players in Round 1 to feel out strengths and weaknesses and was rewarded with a 108-100 win over the Wizards. This level of coaching experience is a massive addition to the program and when push comes to shove on Saturday night against the Marlins expect to see the home team right on the mark. The Cairns Marlins collected an early season double last week over Townsville and Mackay and now take on the Capitals where they will be looking to make it 3 and 0. Dean Brebner and Aaron Grabau won't be easy to control but throw in Kerry Williams, Dwayne Vale and new recruit Deba George and you've got yourself an all-star line-up. Make a mistake and the Marlins will punish you for it.

Maroochydore Clippers v Northside Wizards, Sat 2nd May 7:45pm @ Maroochydore Basketball Stadium-
Both the Clippers and Wizards are carrying losses into Round 2 but keep a close eye on this game is it could get personal. Dante Sykes recently joined the Clippers and managed to grab 23pts, 6rbs, 7asts in Round 1. In this game however he faces his former team mates and coaching staff with questions now floating around as to reasons for leaving the club he has played with for 2 seasons. Expect alot of pressure to be centralised around Sykes which could bring about opportunities for Isaih Tueta to capitalise on. Expect good things also if Zane Meehl shows up in a Clippers jersey. The Wizards hate dropping games let alone one to their closest rival - the Brisbane Capitals. This Round 1 loss will have them amped and ready to plough through the home team. Tragardh and Davis need to get back into the groove they had in 2008 where the team went all the way to the Quarter Finals.

Gladstone Power v Townsville Heat, Sat 2nd May 7:45pm @ Kev Broome Stadium-
The Gladstone Power have built a strong base this year with Michael Kingma (15pts, 15rbs in Round 1), Aaron Nagas (28pts, 7rbs, 6asts, 3asts in Round 1) and James Cochran (21pts, 9rbs, 9asts in Round 1) making up the power core. Throw Daniel Simanic into the mix who has a career-to-date average of 23pts, 6.7rbs and you've got a team that may shake the travelling Townsville Heat to the bone. The Heat will be desperate to have Cameron Tovey suit up this weekend as this Gladstone / Rockhampton double has the ability to have them on a win/loss of 0 and 3 by Sunday night. The team played in 3rd gear against the Marlins last week and it's time for Coach Rose to up the tempo on the squad who have much more than a snack on their hands here.

Gold Coast Goannas v Cairns Marlins, Sun 3rd May 2:00pm @ Tallebudgera Leisure Centre-
The Gold Coast Goannas have proven year after year that they are a solid team capable of an upset when it's least expected. The team finished 10 and 8 in 2008 and well outside of finals contention. This was off the mark for the Goannas who in 2007 went all the way to the Grand Final where the Cairns Marlins disposed of them in 2 games. Scott McGregor and ex-Mountaineer David Gurney will be the focus of the Marlins coaching staff in this clash, as both have the ability to hit baskets from any range. The Marlins are a professional outfit and back-to-back games will not faze them in the slightest. Expect just as much juice here, as they'll apply on Saturday night. Marlins could be early QBL front-runners at 4 and 0 if they can manage a successful weekend in Brisbane.

Rockhampton Rockets v Townsville Heat, Sun 3rd May 2:00pm @ Hegvold Stadium-
After watching from the sidelines in Round 1, the latest batch of Rocky Rockets will come bounding onto the court in Round 2, in a replay of the 2008 Grand Final where the Rockets defeated the Heat 97-80. Rhys Martin returns and Coach Tweedy will be expecting atleast his QBL career average of 20pts, 6rbs, 4asts to kick the 2009 season off, and Jason Auccoin of the Gold Coast Goannas will suit up in Rockhampton colours for the first time. Joining them will be US import Reggie Golson who could very well become one of the most well known imports in QBL history- expect big things from him on Sunday afternoon. This team is, as yet, an unproven mix which means the Heat could get blindsighted if they are not careful. However the Heat's Cedar, Susnjara and Tovey are elite players and will not back down to a fight.

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i predict that the cairns marlin players are capable of winning the title.

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I predict Gianni whatever his name is will have cheque books fluttering after his match up with Trigger on Saturday.

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Cyclones chiefs enjoy a pool of talent (http://www.themorningbulletin.com.au/story/2009/04/30/cyclones-chiefs-enjoy-a-pool-of-talent/)

When Chantelle Traficante leads the Rockhampton Hog's Breath Cafe Cyclones out this weekend, you won't find anyone prouder to be a Cyclone.

Traficante and new Cyclones team-mate Rebecca Haynes were yesterday appointed co-captains ahead of their team's 2009 QBL campaign, which starts against defending state and national champions the Townsville Flames at Hegvold Stadium on Sunday.

With Australian Opals star Abby Bishop and American import Leah Rush also on the Cyclones playing roster this year, Traficante said there were plenty of leaders in the team.

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Toowoomba Mountaineers v Caboolture Suns, Sat 2nd May 7pm @ Toowoomba Basketball Stadium-
Despite dropping their Round 1 game against the Force, the Mountaineers should enter the ring here with a level of confidence. A combination of the momentum that Anthony Tribe will bring (Round 1 Player of the Week) and the fact that the Suns import is sidelined for approximately 6 weeks (Martin Ajayi) after an accidental blow to the face, will have these two teams on even odds. The Suns are 1-0 after a win over the Clippers (103-97) with Ben Houchin the offensive leader with 21pts @ 54%. Michael O'Neill managed solid numbers in Round 1 for the Suns with 15pts, 6rbs, 9asts and Coach Ayanbadejo will need to ensure this was not just a one off. Expect the Mountaineers to be hungry at home with the team in real need of a win here leading up to the super tough Cairns-Townsville road trip in Round 3.

Ipswich Force v South West Metro Pirates, Sat 2nd May 7pm @ Ipswich Basketball Stadium-
Ryan Stolberg was the pick of the bunch for the Force in Round 1 (31pts, 19rbs). If Steven Broom and Luke Cann can crank things up to another level then this team stands to go a long way in 2009. The Pirates had a dismal start to the year hitting 30% from the field in their loss to the Goannas last week (69-87) - compare this to the Cairns Marlins who managed an impressive 57% over their 2 games -indicates the Pirates may be fooling with a few early season teething issues . Coach Cameron will be looking to Troy Thomson and Brendan Teys for more than what was shown in Round 1- both are very capable. Ryan Jeffries has been a producer for the Force for a few years and at 23 years old he is shaping as a future star of the program- what this space!

Brisbane Capitals v Cairns Marlins, Sat 2nd May 7:45pm @ Vince Hickey Stadium-The Brisbane Capitals are being led by ex-Bullets coaching staff member Dale Ryan. Coach Ryan gave good minutes to all 9 players in Round 1 to feel out strengths and weaknesses and was rewarded with a 108-100 win over the Wizards. This level of coaching experience is a massive addition to the program and when push comes to shove on Saturday night against the Marlins expect to see the home team right on the mark. The Cairns Marlins collected an early season double last week over Townsville and Mackay and now take on the Capitals where they will be looking to make it 3 and 0. Dean Brebner and Aaron Grabau won't be easy to control but throw in Kerry Williams, Dwayne Vale and new recruit Deba George and you've got yourself an all-star line-up. Make a mistake and the Marlins will punish you for it.

Maroochydore Clippers v Northside Wizards, Sat 2nd May 7:45pm @ Maroochydore Basketball Stadium-
Both the Clippers and Wizards are carrying losses into Round 2 but keep a close eye on this game is it could get personal. Dante Sykes recently joined the Clippers and managed to grab 23pts, 6rbs, 7asts in Round 1. In this game however he faces his former team mates and coaching staff with questions now floating around as to reasons for leaving the club he has played with for 2 seasons. Expect alot of pressure to be centralised around Sykes which could bring about opportunities for Isaih Tueta to capitalise on. Expect good things also if Zane Meehl shows up in a Clippers jersey. The Wizards hate dropping games let alone one to their closest rival - the Brisbane Capitals. This Round 1 loss will have them amped and ready to plough through the home team. Tragardh and Davis need to get back into the groove they had in 2008 where the team went all the way to the Quarter Finals.

Gladstone Power v Townsville Heat, Sat 2nd May 7:45pm @ Kev Broome Stadium-
The Gladstone Power have built a strong base this year with Michael Kingma (15pts, 15rbs in Round 1), Aaron Nagas (28pts, 7rbs, 6asts, 3asts in Round 1) and James Cochran (21pts, 9rbs, 9asts in Round 1) making up the power core. Throw Daniel Simanic into the mix who has a career-to-date average of 23pts, 6.7rbs and you've got a team that may shake the travelling Townsville Heat to the bone. The Heat will be desperate to have Cameron Tovey suit up this weekend as this Gladstone / Rockhampton double has the ability to have them on a win/loss of 0 and 3 by Sunday night. The team played in 3rd gear against the Marlins last week and it's time for Coach Rose to up the tempo on the squad who have much more than a snack on their hands here.

Gold Coast Goannas v Cairns Marlins, Sun 3rd May 2:00pm @ Tallebudgera Leisure Centre-
The Gold Coast Goannas have proven year after year that they are a solid team capable of an upset when it's least expected. The team finished 10 and 8 in 2008 and well outside of finals contention. This was off the mark for the Goannas who in 2007 went all the way to the Grand Final where the Cairns Marlins disposed of them in 2 games. Scott McGregor and ex-Mountaineer David Gurney will be the focus of the Marlins coaching staff in this clash, as both have the ability to hit baskets from any range. The Marlins are a professional outfit and back-to-back games will not faze them in the slightest. Expect just as much juice here, as they'll apply on Saturday night. Marlins could be early QBL front-runners at 4 and 0 if they can manage a successful weekend in Brisbane.

Rockhampton Rockets v Townsville Heat, Sun 3rd May 2:00pm @ Hegvold Stadium-
After watching from the sidelines in Round 1, the latest batch of Rocky Rockets will come bounding onto the court in Round 2, in a replay of the 2008 Grand Final where the Rockets defeated the Heat 97-80. Rhys Martin returns and Coach Tweedy will be expecting atleast his QBL career average of 20pts, 6rbs, 4asts to kick the 2009 season off, and Jason Auccoin of the Gold Coast Goannas will suit up in Rockhampton colours for the first time. Joining them will be US import Reggie Golson who could very well become one of the most well known imports in QBL history- expect big things from him on Sunday afternoon. This team is, as yet, an unproven mix which means the Heat could get blindsighted if they are not careful. However the Heat's Cedar, Susnjara and Tovey are elite players and will not back down to a fight.

Ippy will need those boys to step up cause stollie is set to be out for 3-6 weeks with 2 broken ribs.

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dam the season kicks off and there are injuries in first games for teams that will decide there season.

Stollie out for 3-6 weeks will hurt the force
suns import out and probably heading home will hurt them.



oh and the power going to do it tough without chris tucker....lol

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prediction

Ippy def by South West by 14 - stolly out and cant win without him tonight
toowoomba deb by caboolture by 23 - toowoomba just wont win
brisbane def cairns by 3 - close game comes down to home court adv and no travel
gladstone def townsville by 1 - big call on this one but feeling the upset!
maroochydore def by wizards by 12 - sykes knows all the boys but not enough
gold coast def by cairns by 25 - goldie wont have the power to compete
rocky def townsville by 10 - tough trip for townsville but new rocky outfit gets win in first outin

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dam the season kicks off and there are injuries in first games for teams that will decide there season.

Stollie out for 3-6 weeks will hurt the force
suns import out and probably heading home will hurt them.



oh and the power going to do it tough without chris tucker....lol

Suns import back in 4 to 5 weeks goof.Way to get your info!

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Nagas what the hell have you been eating in the off-season? Monster game... hurry up and put up your odds. I'll take $100 on the Power and $50 on the bye to beat Bundy

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Suns import back in 4 to 5 weeks goof.Way to get your info!

youd hope so coz they have the rocky and mackay road trip in 6 weeks. if he isnt there for that they may be in a lot of trouble! the stollberg injury keeps him out of South West, mackay and then week after townsville/gold coast. Cant afford him to miss those games either. lets hope they both get back quick!

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Suns import back in 4 to 5 weeks goof.Way to get your info!

well I am sorry! I had no info and just presumed he would leave seeing as though he cannot play for 5 weeks and most imports are normally sent home.

Thanks for your info now we are all informed....

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Rd 1 had some big surprises GC beatin SW, Ant Tribe killin it an gettin POW at the young age of 39 and i was only called for 1 charge.. will RD 2 deliver more of the same??? here's my copper coin...

Force vs Pirates
the Monavie monster is out for a few weeks wit his Ribs not being healed quick enuf by the magic potion n i cant see the Pirates repeatin last weeks plank walk... $50 on SW
SW 1.3:1 Ip 4:1

Neers vs Suns
Rocky had a Balboa like effort last week to beat Clips but POW n co will be looking to keep the W train going up on the mountain.. my apoligies for statin Suns coach is shortest in history my usual 100% correct facts may have fallen through.. anyway i'm going with the classic rocky movie ending and Suns to shine.. $7 on Suns
Suns 2:1 Neers 5:1

Power vs Tville
alot of excitement in the town of blue n gold smoke stacks n aluminum mainly about the gals game but hopefully they stick around to watch our game too.. this could be a massive nite at the Powerhouse if both games go to plan. i'm putting $100 on men n women...
Power 2:1 Ville 4:1

Clippers vs Wizards
Gianni v Trigger is this the match up of the Rd??? well no it isn't but the young boys will be lookin to back up Dante vs his old team.. clips are lookin much tougher this year but not tough enuf to beat Wiz.. $10 on Wiz
Wiz 2:1 Clips 5:1

Caps vs Marlins
BIGGEST MATCH UP OF THE ROUND (yes its that big it has to be in capitals) he who wins is deemed "09 Title Favs" this game is a lot like an old school Lakers vs Celtics finals match up the black showtime team vs the white Fundamentals team.. i love the lakers $50 on Cairns in a corker...
Cairns 3:1 Caps 4:1

Rocky vs Heat
1st time we get to see someone jump around in the house of pain... big names are nice but big name teams have been known to fail before.. their Chicks local captain is hot but thats not goin to help em win back to back titles.. they'l get this one tho cos heat wil be tired after losin an hour south the nite before... $5 on Rocky
Rocky 2:1 Heat 3:1

Goannas vs Marlins
gurney had some huge numbers last week well shot attempts anyway.. he's going to have to hit more if they are goin to stand a chance to beat this lit black ducks title Favs.. i'm goin to giv them credit cos they have the best strippers in the state but it wont be enough.. $75 on big fish
BF 2:1 GC 5:1

Qld health has banned my bookie Diego Survaverez from entering the country to take your bets personally due obviously to the Aussie Govt being racist towards mexicans an has nothin to do with some little flu involving Bacon... so send your Pesos or corona's to me an i'll post em on..

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South West @ Ipswich - Stollie out leaves a huge gap. South West may be small, but I think they'll come in easily. Pirates by 15.

Coastal @ Toowoomba - A danger game for the Suns, who are without their import guard for a few weeks, although they still have one more than the Neers. Is Benny Mac playing? I notice he didn't suit up last week. Neers could get the upset here, but I'll give the visitors the nod. Suns by 7.

Townsville @ Gladstone - What's the deal with Tovey? He plays = Heat win, he sits = Heat lose. I'll reserve judgement here, but say it will be a tight game ... could by the Power's first POD win.

Northside @ Maroochydore - Trigger will school Gianni, whoever thinks otherwise is on the grass. Big story here is Dante taking on his old team. There won't be any anomosity (sp?) but he'll be out there with a point to prove. Wizards by 20.

Cairns @ Brisbane Capitals - Agree that this is game of the round. This will show both teams where they're at. Get out and watch if you can. Marlins by 4.

Townsville @ Rockhampton - Regardless if Tovey plays or not, a fresh Rockets side should get a W here ... even if they don't have a bench.

Cairns @ Gold Coast - So the Goldie look ok after all, not fantastic, but a serviceable squad. Marlins by 8.

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Benny Mac was on crutches last week at the clips game and was hobbling around so im sure he is out for awhile yet but he was sitting with the team which makes me think he is going another round, he will be a huge asset to the suns when he returns. with benny, rocky and the yank on board will be the quickest backcourt in the league (as well as shortest). rocky had a gd game against the clips last week and look forward to seeing them all play together.
Shame about all the injuries so early in the season as was pointed out could really be the beginning of the end for a few teams, the next 3-4weeks will sort them out. It will show who is deep and who isnt.
Cairns v Bris will be a cracker this wkend and forsure would hold title fav status. Looks like Gladdy have sorted things out up there and put a really gd squad together. As for watching Gianni last wk he will not stand a chance against Trigger, he will be eaten alive. Really didnt step up like i thought he would against the Suns, thought the younger posts out played him. Look forward to the wkend and seeing some more quality ball as this yr shapes to be one of the closest in a few years.

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Townsville @ Gladstone - What's the deal with Tovey? He plays = Heat win, he sits = Heat lose. I'll reserve judgement here, but say it will be a tight game ... could by the Power's first POD win.

Not including their pod win over mackay last year

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Not including their pod win over mackay last year

Ok so I forgot that. In my defence Mackay sucked hard at the back end of last season, even Maroochy coulda whacked em .... or not.

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Cyclones chiefs enjoy a pool of talent (http://www.themorningbulletin.com.au/story/2009/04/30/cyclones-chiefs-enjoy-a-pool-of-talent/)

When Chantelle Traficante leads the Rockhampton Hog's Breath Cafe Cyclones out this weekend, you won't find anyone prouder to be a Cyclone.

Traficante and new Cyclones team-mate Rebecca Haynes were yesterday appointed co-captains ahead of their team's 2009 QBL campaign, which starts against defending state and national champions the Townsville Flames at Hegvold Stadium on Sunday.

With Australian Opals star Abby Bishop and American import Leah Rush also on the Cyclones playing roster this year, Traficante said there were plenty of leaders in the team.

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Haynes will dominate this game for sure, quality outside shot.

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Rocket lands justin time (http://www.themorningbulletin.com.au/story/2009/05/01/rocket-lands-justin-time/)

The Rockhampton Stadium Nightclub Rockets have woken a sleeping giant for this year's QBL.

Standing at a towering 213cm, Perth man mountain Justin Brown arrived in Rockhampton last night ahead of the Rockets' season opener against arch-rivals the Townsville Heat at Hegvold Stadium on Sunday.

Brown, 28, will also become the tallest player in this year's QBL when he suits up this weekend - giving the Rockets' legitimate size and power up front for their title defence.

Brown, fresh from a standout season with the Worcester Wolves in the England Basketball League, comes from a tall family.

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Williams knuckles down (http://www.cairns.com.au/article/2009/05/01/40791_local-sport-news.html)

IT might be the NBL off-season but Kerry Williams is knuckling down to work.
Williams loves playing in the Queensland Basketball League with the Cairns Marlins, the team with which he won a national title aged just 17.

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Haynes will dominate this game for sure, quality outside shot.

i think Nat n Jess will show haynes how to dominate :)

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Let's play ball! (http://www.themorningbulletin.com.au/story/2009/05/02/lets-play-ball-guys/)

If American imports Reggie Golson and Leah Rush have their way, get ready to party tomorrow Rockhampton.

Golson and Rush will hit the court when the new-look Rockhampton Stadium Nightclub Rockets and Hog's Breath Cafe Cyclones launch their QBL assault against arch-rivals Townsville at Hegvold Stadium tomorrow.

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Clippers teen aiming to fire again (http://www.thedaily.com.au/news/2009/may/01/clippers-teen-aiming-fire-again/)

Kristina Innemee’s 26-point haul for Maroochydore last weekend was the match-winning performance every coach dreams of.

What is even more impressive is Innemee’s sharp shooting came in her first game in the QBL.

The 18-year-old forward is a product of the Clippers’ highly successful junior system, and is hoping to replicate her efforts in tomorrow’s round two clash against the Northside Wizards at Maroochydore Basketball Stadium, with a 6pm tip-off.

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Marlins take on big fish (http://www.cairns.com.au/article/2009/05/02/40905_local-sport-news.html)

THE task does not get any easier for the Cairns Marlins and Dolphins, who will spend a second consecutive weekend on the road to open the Queensland Basketball League.
Cairns leaves for the state’s southeast this morning for games against Brisbane (tonight) and the Gold Coast (tomorrow afternoon) in another difficult double-header.
The Marlins started the season in the best possible way last week, beating North Queensland rivals Townsville and Mackay in results that will boost their chances of eventually earning a home playoff.

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Tovey to make early impact (http://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/article/2009/05/02/51825_sport.html)

HEAT star Cam Tovey will make his return for Townsville tonight vowing to take his game to a new level and lead from the front in a tough QBL road double.

The NBL swingman missed Townsville's opening-round loss to Cairns but his presence will be greatly appreciated against Gladstone (tonight) and Rockhampton (tomorrow).

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I predict Gianni whatever his name is will have cheque books fluttering after his match up with Trigger on Saturday.

huh??? i seen him play in round one against the Suns...he did nothing...not sure he's really worth it

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Anyone at the Brisbane v Cairns game able to do a write up here?
Nothing on QBL website yet...

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huh??? i seen him play in round one against the Suns...he did nothing...not sure he's really worth it
Well since he doesnt get paid he's definately worth it. Funny lot of people at that game laughing at the irony of the 'no-cost' Gianni tearing it up for 40 minutes (till he fouled out) and Caloundras 'paid-pro' big guy alternating between crying to the refs or sitting on the bench with a bewildered look on his face. Looked good in the warm up though.

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Gianni quiet as a church mouse last night. And no fluttering to be heard.

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Looks like the Flames unbeaten streak might end at 50... Currently down by 15 at the half....

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Gianni quiet as a church mouse last night. And no fluttering to be heard.
Only Dantes jaws.

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Looks like the Flames unbeaten streak might end at 50... Currently down by 15 at the half....

i hope rocky send a big thank you card to power after the girls took them to double overtime last nite if they do get the win

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Looks like the Flames unbeaten streak might end at 50... Currently down by 15 at the half....

The record that the Flames held winning two consecutive National titles was a franchise record and the 2009 team is a new team so to say an end to a 50 game streak does not apply to the new group of girls. Townsville from last year has lost Cassie Dover, Rachael Flannagan, Annie chow, Leonie Bonke, Jillian Horton, Katrina Pearce, Celest Heilbron. So the new look team will take it one game at a time. and good luck to them.

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who won between gold coast and cairns men

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who won between gold coast and cairns men

According to the Live Stats, Pirates did.. :)

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Where did all the Townville girls go? specially flanny?

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Where did all the Townville girls go? specially flanny?

Rachael Flannagan having a season off and trying her hand as assistant coach to Mark Wrobel. Cas Dover Annie Chow relocated, Leonie Bonkie retired, Jillian Haughton Ais, Celest Heilbron season off, Katrina Pearce (may need surgery for ankle) season off.

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Townsville Flames' 49-game win streak broken (http://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/article/2009/05/04/51931_sport.html)

IN a strange way, Townsville's 83-60 loss to Rockhampton yesterday came as a relief.

Sure, the Flames would have taken the Queensland Basketball League win if they could, but the defeat ended their stunning record winning streak at 49 consecutive successes.

In the process, coach Mark Wrobel said it lifted a major weight off their shoulders.

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Cyclones send stern warning (http://www.themorningbulletin.com.au/story/2009/05/04/cyclones-send-stern-warning/)

Australian Opals star Abby Bishop shone, but it was young point guard Lara Napier who literally stole the show for the Rockhampton Hog's Breath Cafe Cyclones at Hegvold Stadium yesterday.

Bishop and Napier sent the QBL a “Cyclones” warning after ending reigning state and national champions Townsville's winning run with an impressive 83-60 round-two victory.

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Rockets' fire has heat running cold (http://www.themorningbulletin.com.au/story/2009/05/04/rockets-fire-has-heat-running-cold/)

Rhys Martin played the hero, Justin Brown the giant, Reggie Golson the showman and Jason Aucoin the enforcer as the Rockhampton Stadium Nightclub Rockets played out the first chapter in their QBL title defence at Hegvold Stadium yesterday.

The Rockets' supporting cast also stood tall in an action-packed 108-85 win over the Townsville Heat in a sometimes spiteful showdown between the arch-rivals.

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Power put the heat on the Flames (http://www.gladstoneobserver.com.au/story/2009/05/03/power-put-the-heat-on-the-flames/)

IT was a heartbreaking and gutsy night for the Yaralla Port City Power women as they gave it their all against two-time national champions Flames who were looking to enter the record books by recording their 50th win in a row.

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Good win for cyclones. Bishop and napier killed it!

Glad Rockets got a win but Jason Auccoin is a disgrace. dirtiest player ive seen in yrs.

toovey killed it for the heat

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Good win for cyclones. Bishop and napier killed it!

Glad Rockets got a win but Jason Auccoin is a disgrace. dirtiest player ive seen in yrs.

toovey killed it for the heat

Couldn't agree more. Bec Haynes shooting only 1from14 @7% & 0-4 on 3 Point shot.
Only 2 points for the game????

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Anyone at the Brisbane v Cairns game able to do a write up here?
Nothing on QBL website yet...

good game brisbane did well to get back into it and take the lead in the 3rd for a short time before carins boys took control and dominated the back end. brisbane looked sharper with smith on the point but when carins upped the defensive intensity brisbane had no answer. thought bremmer was good kerry controlled thingswell while for brissy most were solid without a standout shaw needed to see the ball more i was surprised at such a small crowd good tuf game.

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Cassie Dover playing SEABL for Frankston

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why dont we have young people that know the game doing the stats so they are done correctly??? e.g what an assist is, difference between steal and deflection etc.

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Good win for cyclones. Bishop and napier killed it!

Glad Rockets got a win but Jason Auccoin is a disgrace. dirtiest player ive seen in yrs.

toovey killed it for the heat

Strong words...sounds like a bitter supporter of a losing team. You sound like the disgrace. The guy is talented, don't write up this crap tearing players down. Oh wait, he is dirty, he got ejected...no wait that was Susnjara. Fool. The rockets team, Jason included, played a great game.

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"Wrobel was also scathing of the referees, saying he struggled to comprehend how the officiating could differ so much between games, especially when one had done both.

He said he would eagerly review video footage of the game."

Lets not bash refs in public, if there is a problem follow proper channels.
Thought BQ had done a good job of cleaning this up by fineing coaches in the past

Anyway looks as though Flames were never in the Rocky contest after the night before. Didn't hear Gladdy comment about their 38 fouls which most would find that many most unusual. Towny very much on the right side of the foul count including Rocky game

Peace

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The record that the Flames held winning two consecutive National titles was a franchise record and the 2009 team is a new team so to say an end to a 50 game streak does not apply to the new group of girls. Townsville from last year has lost Cassie Dover, Rachael Flannagan, Annie chow, Leonie Bonke, Jillian Horton, Katrina Pearce, Celest Heilbron. So the new look team will take it one game at a time. and good luck to them.

i'm sure if the gals had continued winning this would still apply to the group but good on flames they had a great run..
going to be a hufreakinmungous match up this weekend Gladdy v Rocky as good as rocky gals are they have Power to thank for the 20pt win.. backin up the next day is tough its even harder when you went into double overtime the night before...

and to the person who asks why we cant have young ppl to do the stats if you can find young ppl who would rather sit there an take stats then drink n enjoy the game then by all means get em down there but i think you will find it hard hence the older ppl who volunteer there time to do it will continue carryin the association,,

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Strong words...sounds like a bitter supporter of a losing team. You sound like the disgrace. The guy is talented, don't write up this crap tearing players down. Oh wait, he is dirty, he got ejected...no wait that was Susnjara. Fool. The rockets team, Jason included, played a great game.

well said. Just because Jason is strong and a talented player does not make him dirty. And a disgrace.....???? How he plays does wonders for the game. The fans love it!!!!! And we all know basketball needs a greater fan base.

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Strong words...sounds like a bitter supporter of a losing team. You sound like the disgrace. The guy is talented, don't write up this crap tearing players down. Oh wait, he is dirty, he got ejected...no wait that was Susnjara. Fool. The rockets team, Jason included, played a great game.



No im actually a Rocky fan and glad the Rockets won. Just don't like the way Jason played...just my opinion though. Susnjara was a fool for getting ejected. The rest of the team did a great job. don't know if you saw the game but grabbing people's singlets and pulling them to the ground doesn't really seem like good defence or sportsmanship.

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WEEK 2 and the aucorn bashing starts. Just leave the guy alone , i know when i play against him i'm in for a real battle.Thats what i like about jason and i hope he never changes his playing style.

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WEEK 2 and the aucorn bashing starts. Just leave the guy alone , i know when i play against him i'm in for a real battle.Thats what i like about jason and i hope he never changes his playing style.

Amen

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Aucoin deserves all the cat calls he gets at the moment. He has been playing like a thug for the last few years, which I personally think is a great shame, because he used to play some great respectable ball until he started losing the plot.

Anyways here's the Week 2 contenders for the POW chook raffle ...

WOMEN
Jess Bibby (GLA) - 40 & 5/6stl/3ast in 40+ v Townie
Nat Hurst (GLA) - 40 & 12/7ast/3stl in 40+ v Townie
Kirby Dalgelish (TSV) - 33 & 12/7ast/5stl in 39+ v Gladdy, backed up by 16 & 6 in Rocky
Abby Bishop (RKH) - 28 & 11/3stl/2st in 31 mins v Townie
Leah Rush (RKH) - 20 & 10/4blk/2ast in 38 mins v Townie

Perhaps Bibby mild favourite here. Put up solid numbers in a tight contest, and shot at a good clip.


MEN
Cam Tragardh (NOR) - 41 & 12/5ast in 43 mins v Maroochy
Rhys Martin (RKH) - 29 & 3/4ast in 42 mins v Townie
Reggie Golson (RKH) - 27 & 11 in 37 mins v Townie

Anyone's guess here. Maybe Trigger on sheer numbers. I make note that Cairns had two solid wins over the weekend, but the good work was fairly evenly spread across many players ... nobody in particular stood out.

Big nod to youngster Ben Houchin from the Suns who stood up for the second week in a row and top scorer for his team over the Neers. Also looks like Steve Golver's been giving Bam Bam free throw shooting tips - 1/9 ... damn.

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Aucoin deserves all the cat calls he gets at the moment. He has been playing like a thug for the last few years, which I personally think is a great shame, because he used to play some great respectable ball until he started losing the plot.

Anyways here's the Week 2 contenders for the POW chook raffle ...

WOMEN
Jess Bibby (GLA) - 40 & 5/6stl/3ast in 40+ v Townie
Nat Hurst (GLA) - 40 & 12/7ast/3stl in 40+ v Townie
Kirby Dalgelish (TSV) - 33 & 12/7ast/5stl in 39+ v Gladdy, backed up by 16 & 6 in Rocky
Abby Bishop (RKH) - 28 & 11/3stl/2st in 31 mins v Townie
Leah Rush (RKH) - 20 & 10/4blk/2ast in 38 mins v Townie

Perhaps Bibby mild favourite here. Put up solid numbers in a tight contest, and shot at a good clip.


MEN
Cam Tragardh (NOR) - 41 & 12/5ast in 43 mins v Maroochy
Rhys Martin (RKH) - 29 & 3/4ast in 42 mins v Townie
Reggie Golson (RKH) - 27 & 11 in 37 mins v Townie

Anyone's guess here. Maybe Trigger on sheer numbers. I make note that Cairns had two solid wins over the weekend, but the good work was fairly evenly spread across many players ... nobody in particular stood out.

Big nod to youngster Ben Houchin from the Suns who stood up for the second week in a row and top scorer for his team over the Neers. Also looks like Steve Golver's been giving Bam Bam free throw shooting tips - 1/9 ... damn.

Jason has not been playing like a thug for the last few years. You are full of crap if you believe that. I read what you post on theis site all the time and enjoy your insights but i totally disagree with your initial statement. He is a very talented player. A "thug" has never led a team to the finals, a "thug" does not average what he has averaged the past few years. Lay off the Jason bashing. Players, myself included, enjoy playing against him cause he gives it his all. Jeeze.

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Um, just as an impartial observer I'd like to add that it's entirely possible to be a thug, a wanker, and a good player all at the same time.

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Leah Rush playing for the Cyclones has been likened to that of the great import they had before in Sue Moran...any thoughts

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What is the rule for wnbl restricted players playing in ABA.. How much time do they have to have playing in WNBL to qualify as restricted?

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not sure if Bibby will get it 2 weeks in a row but she got those in less then 40 because she fouled out before the game ended...

Nat carried the team after that for the next two overtimes ending the game with 4 players 2 younguns (15 an 14 yrs old) an another Benchie an herself and they still only lost by 5 so either one would be more then deserving of POW

as for Aucoin i would like to agree that its very possible to be a thug a wanker an a good player.. a guy like Kruger is a prime example of someone who built a career out of it has nothing to do with their off court persona tho which some ppl sadly seem to cant let go of... sure you hit a guy he hits you wateva play the game but once the games over let it go..

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MEN
Cam Tragardh (NOR) - 41 & 12/5ast in 43 mins v Maroochy
Rhys Martin (RKH) - 29 & 3/4ast in 42 mins v Townie
Reggie Golson (RKH) - 27 & 11 in 37 mins v Townie


Tragardh named POW.

Anyone else apart from Nagas with thoughts on the women?

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Tragardh named POW.

Anyone else apart from Nagas with thoughts on the women?

Yes bibby and hurst are unstopable. If your lucky enough to have gladstone play at your home court, get down and check out the womens game.

Rocky verse gladdy this week will be the game of the week. Big crowd should turn out for another spectacle.

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"He then moved directly to Wollongong to play with the Hawks in the NBL where he averaged 14.7ppg / 13rpg, going onto collect the Most Improved Player Award for the year."

HAHHA yeah cam averaged 13 rebounds per game.. I'm a massive fan of cam's but not even he would claim that. wow, the first place people go to for qabl results and the first page is already lying to them.

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Well since he doesnt get paid he's definately worth it. Funny lot of people at that game laughing at the irony of the 'no-cost' Gianni tearing it up for 40 minutes (till he fouled out) and Caloundras 'paid-pro' big guy alternating between crying to the refs or sitting on the bench with a bewildered look on his face. Looked good in the warm up though.

Thats is true but did 40 mins get you a W??? 0&19 rite?? Till you play the wiz then its 0&20. Thats irony buddy people who dont get results.

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Yes bibby and hurst are unstopable. If your lucky enough to have gladstone play at your home court, get down and check out the womens game.

Rocky verse gladdy this week will be the game of the week. Big crowd should turn out for another spectacle.

Sorry but Gladdy girls wont be able to stop Leah Rush, & Abbie Bishop

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Sorry but Gladdy girls wont be able to stop Leah Rush, & Abbie Bishop

apology accepted but sorry they wont need to, cos no way rocky can stop Bib n Nat they'll just score more then your team :)

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apology accepted but sorry they wont need to, cos no way rocky can stop Bib n Nat they'll just score more then your team :)

add katie rose who will hopefully play this week and should make a tough game,

leah rush is tough as hell though. should be interesting seeing the gladdy-towny game was near tripple figures at full quarter time and rocky-towny was not as high scoring. so a good defensive rocky team and high scoring gladdy. womens aba is great right now!

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Mackay's Tolo to shine as an Opal (http://www.dailymercury.com.au/story/2009/05/05/mackays-tolo-set-to-shine-as-an-opal/)

MACKAY Meteorettes star Marianna Tolo will be jetting off to China next week to play in an international series as part of the Australian Opals side.

Tolo, 19, will then travel on to Italy for a training camp before playing in a second series against Czech Republic, Hungary and France.

Fellow Meteorette Rohanee Cox is also part of the Opals' team for the two series.

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add katie rose who will hopefully play this week and should make a tough game,

leah rush is tough as hell though. should be interesting seeing the gladdy-towny game was near tripple figures at full quarter time and rocky-towny was not as high scoring. so a good defensive rocky team and high scoring gladdy. womens aba is great right now!

Crack

Well womens aba in the north is anyway. Both rocky and glady teams have seen each other play so no suprises here. Except Katie Rose if she does suit up?

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No im actually a Rocky fan and glad the Rockets won. Just don't like the way Jason played...just my opinion though. Susnjara was a fool for getting ejected. The rest of the team did a great job. don't know if you saw the game but grabbing people's singlets and pulling them to the ground doesn't really seem like good defence or sportsmanship.

Don't you dare say your a Rocky fan and then run down a player that plays for Rocky!
Putting things like that on here runs down our entire program! You're a disgrace and I hope you aren't the same person who gave the coaching staff a mouthful as they left the stadium with their families! Basketball and the Rockets don't need fans like that!
Talk the games up or shut your mouth.

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"Talk the games up or shut your mouth"

Amen

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Mackay's Tolo to shine as an Opal (http://www.dailymercury.com.au/story/2009/05/05/mackays-tolo-set-to-shine-as-an-opal/)

MACKAY Meteorettes star Marianna Tolo will be jetting off to China next week to play in an international series as part of the Australian Opals side.

Tolo, 19, will then travel on to Italy for a training camp before playing in a second series against Czech Republic, Hungary and France.

Fellow Meteorette Rohanee Cox is also part of the Opals' team for the two series.

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So what games will this pair miss? Are they on the road trip this weekend?

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So what games will this pair miss? Are they on the road trip this weekend?

they have a triple this weekend, ippy gold coast and northside.


They will Miss the road trip next weekend against Gladstone which I was looking forward to, Nat hurst will miss some games for us as she has australian duty later this month..


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Thats is true but did 40 mins get you a W??? 0&19 rite?? Till you play the wiz then its 0&20. Thats irony buddy people who dont get results.
All in good time "buddy". Your "results" such as they are come from a cash splash nothing else and certainly nothing youve contributed. History shows it will eventually evaporate and leave you with nothing but a cheque book basketball mentality. All in good time "buddy". p.s. you couldnt make Dante an offer could you??

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Leah Rush playing for the Cyclones has been likened to that of the great import they had before in Sue Moran...any thoughts

Sue-Mo was something very special and if circumstances were different the cyclones with her at the front would have gone close to winning comp that year she was here in Rocky...had to feel sorry for the girls.

Saw Rush play on Sunday and she is super tough and very talented...time will tell if she lives up to the Sue-Mo standard though :)

Both games were great to watch but especially enjoyed the womens game...bring on Gladdy this weekend...Go Cyclones and Rockets!!!

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Rockets yet to flick power on (http://www.themorningbulletin.com.au/story/2009/05/06/rockets-yet-to-flick-power-on/)

Rockhampton Stadium Nightclub Rockets sharp-shooter Reggie Golson has fired an ominous warning to the QBL's title contenders by declaring the best was yet to come for the reigning champions.

The Rockets returned to the court last night in preparations for this weekend's round three showdown with the Gladstone Port City Power.

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All in good time "buddy". Your "results" such as they are come from a cash splash nothing else and certainly nothing youve contributed. History shows it will eventually evaporate and leave you with nothing but a cheque book basketball mentality. All in good time "buddy". p.s. you couldnt make Dante an offer could you??

Just because the club is managed well? How are your "results" going??an we no to mr Dante (good guard). never had a prob with guards. Remember our young guns Reed & Houch didnt do to bad at the gurd spot did they not?? an thats without martin yet?? an so "buddy" how did your boy go vs the wiz??? 0&21 an the caps on the weekend, im not jumping the gun its not looking good for you "Buddy"

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Just because the club is managed well? How are your "results" going??an we no to mr Dante (good guard). never had a prob with guards. Remember our young guns Reed & Houch didnt do to bad at the gurd spot did they not?? an thats without martin yet?? an so "buddy" how did your boy go vs the wiz??? 0&21 an the caps on the weekend, im not jumping the gun its not looking good for you "Buddy"
It'd be an insult to the hard working people at the Suns to enter into a debate with an idiot that leaves himself open to being reminded about the depth and track records of the two associations over time. Best just leave you to enjoy your two wins so far with the team that your paying good money for. Yeh the Clips are complete losers according to you but your super team won by what 6 pts? How many dollars a point does that add up to? Yeah, yuck it up buddy. Good luck against the Wiz. All in good time.