U16 Girls Premier League 09/10

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New Thread for a New Season

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New Thread for a New Season

Just want to see what parents thoughts about topic below. Is it something you would take your kids to on a weekly basis:

Parent:
I wish there was somewhere on a Sunday someone would start up a development program for kids to do a four hour session grade kids not by age but by their skill so they have to work themselves up to the next level. Doesn't matter what club they are from work on skills play them in teams I would pay and travel to locations for my kids to do this and I know alot of other parents who would do the same

Coach:
While I think its a great idea, and the idea is sure to been tried before. It is nearl impossible to organise. Try find the coachs to start. You would need a 'name coach' to attract the parents to it. If I put my hand up and said I would run something like this we would have about 20 kids, lol. But if Peter Pollock or Steve Edwards or the like said they would do it then maybe you would get 80.

You would never get Gov funding for a program like this as they would direct us back to BQ, good luck there.....

If you want to talk more about this send me an email. I have some ideas I'd share with you.

coach.billy

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Just want to see what parents thoughts about topic below. Is it something you would take your kids to on a weekly basis:

Parent:
I wish there was somewhere on a Sunday someone would start up a development program for kids to do a four hour session grade kids not by age but by their skill so they have to work themselves up to the next level. Doesn't matter what club they are from work on skills play them in teams I would pay and travel to locations for my kids to do this and I know alot of other parents who would do the same

Coach:
While I think its a great idea, and the idea is sure to been tried before. It is nearl impossible to organise. Try find the coachs to start. You would need a 'name coach' to attract the parents to it. If I put my hand up and said I would run something like this we would have about 20 kids, lol. But if Peter Pollock or Steve Edwards or the like said they would do it then maybe you would get 80.

You would never get Gov funding for a program like this as they would direct us back to BQ, good luck there.....

If you want to talk more about this send me an email. I have some ideas I'd share with you.

coach.billy
Think its less about "name" coaches and more about what they are being taught that actually matters. Find most associations with experienced coaches (ones who know the required competencies by stage of junior development and what kids need to have to be competitive at the National and International level-I'm surprised at how few aspiring coaches get themselves along to National championships and International tournaments to keep pace with current trends of the game) are running sessions like this currently. The reality of it is however that very few kids have the natural abilities to work with to attain this level and even fewer have the will to do the necessary work. I know Runaway Bay run excellent 'academy' type programs as do Districts and the high number of quality players that come out of Maroochydores very small association doesnt happen by accident. BBI have an excellent structured program with some fairly good coaches and Syd had something going at SWM for a while also.
End of the day however a kid can have all the technical individuals training in the world but still needs to be able to play the game. Comes down to quality competitions properly managed to make the next level.

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Came on hoping to find who the preseason favourites are??? Are girls just more reserved (sensible in their expectations) than the boys? Which are the gun outfits this summer?

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Saw Maroochy girls squad play a Canadian high school team of 16-17 year olds the other night over 4 by 12 minute qtrs and lose by 1 point on the bell. Coach ran 16 girls evenly divided ability wise on equal court time for 2 qtrs each and they nearly pulled it off. Pretty impressive this early in their preparation.

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Logan look ok team full of guards no strong bigs

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Gold Coast Seahawks squad looks very capable and with Shane Heal coaching are sure to make some noise by Easter next year.

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Gold Coast Seahawks squad looks very capable and with Shane Heal coaching are sure to make some noise by Easter next year.

The new name for Runaway Bay is Seahawks GC (not Gold Coast Seahawks)

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The new name for Runaway Bay is Seahawks GC (not Gold Coast Seahawks)
Whatever...

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Whatever...

Why are so many girls departing Southern Districts in this age group?

They will be flat out making premier league with the team they have left?

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Why are so many girls departing Southern Districts in this age group?

They will be flat out making premier league with the team they have left?
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They probably only have 4 or 5 players that will make the State Squad, should be a real struggle for them.
That also answers your question why people are leaving ie cannot get a run
in Div 1

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[QUOTE=Unregistered;20225]Why are so many girls departing Southern Districts in this age group?

They wish to be treated with RESPECT.

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Is the BQJBC being run to the same format this season? I heard something about a proposed Greater Brisbane comp that some associations may play in. Thanks...

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what teams do you think will make PL this season?

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what teams do you think will make PL this season?

Spartans
Run away bay
Logan
Maroochy
Brisbane
Ippy
South West
Gold Coast

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Spartans
Run away bay
Logan
Maroochy
Brisbane
Ippy
South West
Gold Coast
Saw a R Bay training session recently and Shane Heal has those girls running harder than he did with the Sth Dragons NBL! Better the rest of us leave them to it and play DivII

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Saw a R Bay training session recently and Shane Heal has those girls running harder than he did with the Sth Dragons NBL! Better the rest of us leave them to it and play DivII

Any Trial Game results????

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Early results

Logan 2/2

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Looking like
Logan
Districts
R Bay
Maroochydore
Gold Coast
Toowoomba
Brisbane
Ipswich

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Great turn out by the Redlands Association at gradings.
Not sure they won many games but kids never stop playing and strong showing by their volunteer staff to present the Association in a professional light and provide children and their families access to the sport of basketball. Plenty there for them to build with.

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Totally agree. They show a great team spirit - from the volunteers and parents and players. Easy to see why they are growing as an association while Districts are shrinking.

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Hmmm...just wanted to congratulate the Redlands but not compare with or disparage anyone else.
Are Districts actually "shrinking" or just refining their focus to centres of excellence and elite programs? They been around long enough have the player base and coaches to go that way if thats what they are doing and good on em as it sets the bar for everyone else.
Redlands are at the stage Districts were at about 20 years ago where they were developing their Club culture, volunteer/supporter base and providing basketball opportunity to hundreds and hundreds of kids. With that throughput its natural that quite a few talented kids come through. They then go on and be talented seniors, talented coaches and talented administrators and the tree grows.
Can see a strong sapling growing at Redlands was the point.

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So after the grading tourney who look the teams to beat for 2009-10?
Any standouts or surprises?

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So after the grading tourney who look the teams to beat for 2009-10?
Any standouts or surprises?

From what I saw at the grading I think the PL is going to be brutal. I dont know where Towoomba finished but watching them against the pirates they werent afraid to get physical and withstood the comeback from a spirited pirates. Logan and Gold Coast are both looking sharp and strong. Ipswich started strong on day 1 of the gradings and then really struggled to find their momentum in their final games. I did see some questionable calls at the gradings and hope that it wont be something we have to put up with when the season starts. Spartans look menacing and Maroochydore I expect will be hungry.. There is a lot of talent but I think the last teams standing will have to have the same amount of stamina a boxer requires to last 10 rounds of physical punishment..May the best team win..

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From what I saw at the grading I think the PL is going to be brutal. I dont know where Towoomba finished but watching them against the pirates they werent afraid to get physical and withstood the comeback from a spirited pirates. Logan and Gold Coast are both looking sharp and strong. Ipswich started strong on day 1 of the gradings and then really struggled to find their momentum in their final games. I did see some questionable calls at the gradings and hope that it wont be something we have to put up with when the season starts. Spartans look menacing and Maroochydore I expect will be hungry.. There is a lot of talent but I think the last teams standing will have to have the same amount of stamina a boxer requires to last 10 rounds of physical punishment..May the best team win..

who are the final teams for premileague??

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[QUOTE=Unregistered;20225]Why are so many girls departing Southern Districts in this age group?

They wish to be treated with RESPECT.

You have to earn RESPECT my friends.

Hopefully you have learnt this and will show it at your new association.

Good luck.

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who are the final teams for premileague??

looks like...

Brisbane
Logan
Runaway Bay
Ipswich
Maroochydore
Southern Districts
Toowoomba
Gold Coast

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From what I saw at the grading I think the PL is going to be brutal.
I did see some questionable calls at the gradings and hope that it wont be something we have to put up with when the season starts.
..May the best team win..
Not really brutal but will be competitive for sure. Couple of coaches used the old shortened game tactic of just hacking everything to stop opposition offense because theres less time to lose points from the foul line. Not really a worry because that wont work in a proper game.
Thought the refs did a pretty good job overall with one amusing moment when a GC grommet referee told Shane Heal he was a "smartarse". (Least it was to his face!) The wry smile and good humour displayed by the Hammer shows he really can coach at any level from International to U/16 Girls. Heap of talent and potential on display and GC did a great job of staging the weekend. Should be a pretty good season especially when you look at the standard of coaches involve. Heal, Terri Page, Pam Hamilton-Smith, Brenda Atkinson,Terry Lindenburgh etc , getting involved at this level will mean some close games and a lot of emerging talents as the season goes along.

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Totally agree. They show a great team spirit - from the volunteers and parents and players. Easy to see why they are growing as an association while Districts are shrinking.

Districts contrary to popular belief and the hopes of some are actually Queenslands fastest growing association this year. hahahaaha They have 12 under 8 teams with 24 under 10 teams playing every Saturday and are running clinics all the time so these numbers only grow in 2010. They are growing from teh bottom which is how they did it in the early 90's.
Given they are also moving to become Queenslands first paperless stadium and with many other innovations and programs being set up that will make them able to compete with some of Australias power houes in the next few years.
They will also be the only Queenslnad team in Australian basketball second teir league starting in 2010 so the better male juniors will have to move there to gain a pathway to the NBL. I really think maybe you might need to go and look at the 5 year strategic plan they are using. They are working closely with Logan WNBL to establish a true pathway for the ladies which makes a great lot of sense.
I do not know who you are listening to but the stories about their decline are a little to premature. hahahahahah Have a great day.

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Districts contrary to popular belief and the hopes of some are actually Queenslands fastest growing association this year. hahahaaha They have 12 under 8 teams with 24 under 10 teams playing every Saturday and are running clinics all the time so these numbers only grow in 2010. They are growing from teh bottom which is how they did it in the early 90's.
Given they are also moving to become Queenslands first paperless stadium and with many other innovations and programs being set up that will make them able to compete with some of Australias power houes in the next few years.
They will also be the only Queenslnad team in Australian basketball second teir league starting in 2010 so the better male juniors will have to move there to gain a pathway to the NBL. I really think maybe you might need to go and look at the 5 year strategic plan they are using. They are working closely with Logan WNBL to establish a true pathway for the ladies which makes a great lot of sense.
I do not know who you are listening to but the stories about their decline are a little to premature. hahahahahah Have a great day.

Some good points here about what Districts are doing well but one point isjust wrong. "the better male juniors will have to move there to gain a pathway to the NBL." most of that SEABL team is bought in from elsewhere anyway, no advantage to being a Districts Junior. You could argue if you are an up and coming Junior to play elsewhere so you can get a run in a QBL side somewhere instead of missing out at Districts because of all the bought in talent, make a name for yourself in the QBL and then go to Districts as an established Senior Player after a couple of years should it end up being in a second Tier comp as expected.

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I was at grading and saw quite a few good sides. I found a lot of teams have a great top five but are limited with their bench, the players to watch in the comp are Logan Megan, Alicia, Sarah and Kimmi, Southern Districts Kaitlin and Tiarni, Ipswich Lori, Tyler, Hanna, Chelsea and Mickayle, Marchoydore Saroya, Yasmin and Jessica, Brisbane Hanna and Olivia, Runaway Bay is Ashleigh, and they have two others but not sure of their names, don't know to much on the other two teams Gold Coast and Toowoomba but I think this comp will come down to the last weeks of the comp and will be hard fought and a lot of top coaches going head to head. Good Luck all and can't wait to watch some of these games when competition starts with shot clocks and stoppages of the clock.

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You have to earn RESPECT my friends.

Hopefully you have learnt this and will show it at your new association.

Good luck.

The Girls that left Districts, don't have a problem just the MUMS do.
Get over yourselves MUMS.

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Didnt realise Maroochydore finished 5th as they looked fairly polished. But it did seem like they just ran all 12 players equal time and only went hard enough to make the cut. R Bay will be strong as hell soon as they find more scorers to take the defensive heat off young Miss Heal. Liked Gold Coasts up the floor press/trap D. probably didnt do themselves any favours going boots and all with R Bay in a double O/Time grinder first game of the tournament. Brisbane and Ipswich look like the likely improvers through the season. Bit rough around the edges right now but watch them smooth off as the girls respond (or drop away) to the hard coaching by Pam and Terry. Logan look like they have a giant target painted on their backs as the team to beat and deservedly so with Trinder and Myers playing above their pay scale and a couple of very useful hands showing good early form. In all the future of womens basketball in Qld looks solid from whats going round in 16's.

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SOUTH DEVELOPMENT CAMPS FOR UNDER 16 MEN & WOMEN
(Athletes Born 1995 & Blue Chip Squad Members Born 1996)


WHEN: Sunday October 25, 2009

TIME: GIRLS
Players to arrive at 8am for an 8.30am start and finish at 1pm
(Session 1: 8.30am – 10am & Session 2: 11.30am – 1pm)

BOYS
Players to arrive at 9.30am for a 10am start and finish at 2.30pm
(Session 1: 10am – 11.30am & Session 2: 1pm – 2.30pm)

PARENTS
There will be a meeting for parents at 8.45am and 10.15am to outline the development camps and how they fit into the Development Pathway.

WHERE: Insports Cornubia, Bryants Road, Cornubia

COST: $30* per camp which includes:
• Athlete Diary
• Home Program
• Appraisal Process
• Court Hire

*Blue Chip athletes will receive a 50% discount

WHAT TO BRING: Basketball, towel, water bottle x 3, reversible singlet or one light & one dark singlet, mouth guard, strapping tape, headache tablets, enough food/drinks for the day.
Please ensure all your items are clearly named.


These camps will be limited to 50 Male and 50 Female Athletes
(Under 15 Blue Chip Team & Squad Members/1995 Athletes only)

The first 50 athletes to send their expression of interest direct to the Team Manager (details below) will be automatically included in the camp.

2010 Qld U16 Women’s Team Manager 2010 Qld U16 Men’s Team Manager
Jane McNabb – missjane74@hotmail.com Chris Hayward – cmt11@bigpond.com


Should you miss out on a place for this camp, a reserves list will be created and in the event that one of the first 50 athletes is unable to participate, a position will be offered to the first person on the reserve list for this camp.

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was at grading comp for the 16's girls. Thought I have my say before BQJBC starts. Noticed that logan has the same coach as last year.Hopefully he won't make a mess out of the comp this year for the logan girls.Girls he had were good last year. This year again he has another good bunch of girls with Kimmie back in action and playing for logan. M'dore is a team to watch out but top 4 from the looks of it at grading comp would be Logan,M'dore,Spartan and Runaway Bay. If Logan plays their card right with NEW best guard in this age group,we should see them taking the cup. Good luck to all

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was there too for grading and also notice the same person coaching the logan team. Did you notice that Megan and Sarah never warm up with the team unless there is a selector there ?
What is with the special previlages ???? Injury ? OMG!!!! than how come they are able to play the two days .

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was at grading comp for the 16's girls. Thought I have my say before BQJBC starts. Noticed that logan has the same coach as last year.Hopefully he won't make a mess out of the comp this year for the logan girls.Girls he had were good last year. This year again he has another good bunch of girls with Kimmie back in action and playing for logan. M'dore is a team to watch out but top 4 from the looks of it at grading comp would be Logan,M'dore,Spartan and Runaway Bay. If Logan plays their card right with NEW best guard in this age group,we should see them taking the cup. Good luck to all
Who is the NEW best guard in the age group? Who was the OLD best guard in the age group?
Who is making that judgement? Someones Mum perhaps? Saw 4 standout guards that weekend. Only 1 of them was playing for Logan.
Get my flak jacket on and predict Logan will win early rounds then be overtaken by Districts Ipswich Runaway Bay and the most likely eventual winners, Brisbane.

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Who is the NEW best guard in the age group? Who was the OLD best guard in the age group?
Who is making that judgement? Someones Mum perhaps? Saw 4 standout guards that weekend. Only 1 of them was playing for Logan.
Get my flak jacket on and predict Logan will win early rounds then be overtaken by Districts Ipswich Runaway Bay and the most likely eventual winners, Brisbane.

waiting for an answer ..........

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Does anyone have a draw yet?

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was there too for grading and also notice the same person coaching the logan team. Did you notice that Megan and Sarah never warm up with the team unless there is a selector there ?
What is with the special previlages ???? Injury ? OMG!!!! than how come they are able to play the two days .

I'm a bit behind the times, just read this ridiculous post. It must feel good for you to be able to post on sites like this without having enough guts to put your name to it. Just remember these are Junior Players (14 year olds), be a hero and put your name to it. These posts can also be tracked. For the rest of you who read this post, yes there were injuries and illness.

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waiting for an answer ..........

WAITING FOR MY ANSWER ! DO YOU REALLY HAVE THAT MUCH FREE TIME ????

I like to stir up these MUM's up This site was so boring and too quiet and now there is action. Ha!Ha! Ha! LoL

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waiting for an answer ..........

WAITING FOR MY ANSWER ! DO YOU REALLY HAVE THAT MUCH FREE TIME ????

I like to stir these MUM's up. This site was so boring and too quiet and now there is action. Ha!Ha! Ha! LoL

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SOUTH DEVELOPMENT CAMPS FOR UNDER 16 MEN & WOMEN
(Athletes Born 1995 & Blue Chip Squad Members Born 1996)


WHEN: Sunday October 25, 2009

TIME: GIRLS
Players to arrive at 8am for an 8.30am start and finish at 1pm
(Session 1: 8.30am – 10am & Session 2: 11.30am – 1pm)

BOYS
Players to arrive at 9.30am for a 10am start and finish at 2.30pm
(Session 1: 10am – 11.30am & Session 2: 1pm – 2.30pm)

PARENTS
There will be a meeting for parents at 8.45am and 10.15am to outline the development camps and how they fit into the Development Pathway.

WHERE: Insports Cornubia, Bryants Road, Cornubia

COST: $30* per camp which includes:
• Athlete Diary
• Home Program
• Appraisal Process
• Court Hire

*Blue Chip athletes will receive a 50% discount

WHAT TO BRING: Basketball, towel, water bottle x 3, reversible singlet or one light & one dark singlet, mouth guard, strapping tape, headache tablets, enough food/drinks for the day.
Please ensure all your items are clearly named.


These camps will be limited to 50 Male and 50 Female Athletes
(Under 15 Blue Chip Team & Squad Members/1995 Athletes only)

The first 50 athletes to send their expression of interest direct to the Team Manager (details below) will be automatically included in the camp.

2010 Qld U16 Women’s Team Manager 2010 Qld U16 Men’s Team Manager
Jane McNabb – missjane74@hotmail.com Chris Hayward – cmt11@bigpond.com


Should you miss out on a place for this camp, a reserves list will be created and in the event that one of the first 50 athletes is unable to participate, a position will be offered to the first person on the reserve list for this camp.









Any predictions for state team?

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was there too for grading and also notice the same person coaching the logan team. Did you notice that Megan and Sarah never warm up with the team unless there is a selector there ?
What is with the special previlages ???? Injury ? OMG!!!! than how come they are able to play the two days .

c'mon leave these girls alone, they are just trying to play the game they love, they dont need parents or other players having a go at them, they are only 14.

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If you havent seen the sucking up done by parents to Qas and State coaching staff you must be blind.

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If you havent seen the sucking up done by parents to Qas and State coaching staff you must be blind.

You need to have a reality check. If you've got nothing better to do with your life than worry about what everyone else is doing you have serious issues.

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You need to have a reality check. If you've got nothing better to do with your life than worry about what everyone else is doing you have serious issues.

and we know who you are

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and we know who you are

So what

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If you havent seen the sucking up done by parents to Qas and State coaching staff you must be blind.

To the person who wrote " Post 45 " , You and I know that we are both different people writing here. Now, tell me, have we made this site more interesting ?? To the MUM/ Dad who thinks SHE / he knows who I am, come talk to me whenever we play your team.

Once again good luck to all for the start of BQJBC tournament. Best match to watch - M'dore VS Spartans. This time M'dore should take it. The only one M'dore has to sort of look out for is the "red head" and really, I don't think she has much.Just being inflated by others.

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To the person who wrote " Post 45 " , You and I know that we are both different people writing here. Now, tell me, have we made this site more interesting ?? To the MUM/ Dad who thinks SHE / he knows who I am, come talk to me whenever we play your team.

Once again good luck to all for the start of BQJBC tournament. Best match to watch - M'dore VS Spartans. This time M'dore should take it. The only one M'dore has to sort of look out for is the "red head" and really, I don't think she has much.Just being inflated by others.
The SD guard was adequately "contained" at grading tourney (except when she hit the 3 pointer at the death to give them a 1 point win!-which is what quality players will do every time) But it was the solid work by the rest of the Districts team which put them in the position to nail that "game". Districts are physical as hell and dont stop playing. Maroochydore havent even sorted out whose in their actual Div 1 team yet with some girls being tried in both divisions so who knows what they'll bring on the weekend. Think they are more focused on the end of season and Classics than the opening rounds of BQJBC.

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SD won and lead all the way. News on any other games?

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To the person who wrote " Post 45 " , You and I know that we are both different people writing here. Now, tell me, have we made this site more interesting ?? To the MUM/ Dad who thinks SHE / he knows who I am, come talk to me whenever we play your team.

Once again good luck to all for the start of BQJBC tournament. Best match to watch - M'dore VS Spartans. This time M'dore should take it. The only one M'dore has to sort of look out for is the "red head" and really, I don't think she has much.Just being inflated by others.

"red head"???she has a name. tiana is a great player obviously because she has a qas scholarship and she made the state team bottom age last year and played so good at the tournement. i dont know what competition your watching

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SD won and lead all the way. News on any other games?

Runaway Bay up by 2 against Toowoomba - close game all the way 54-52.

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Runaway Bay up by 2 against Toowoomba - close game all the way 54-52.

Toowoomba - welcome to Premier League. It has been quite a few years since Toowoomba has fielded a team in Premier League and this year will be a tough, hard fought battle for them. They have a couple of very able, talented players who should rise to the occasion. To their coach Harry Spencer, good luck for the season.

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"red head"???she has a name. tiana is a great player obviously because she has a qas scholarship and she made the state team bottom age last year and played so good at the tournement. i dont know what competition your watching
Tiana was outstanding along with Miss Arthur. Number of other SD girls played strong roles in a solid outfit. Maroochydore wilted under a defensive mauling, made a couple of late runs to lose by 3 but the result was never really in doubt. Districts are setting the bar for physical contact allowable in D for this age/gender group and the whole division will need to step up to have any chance. M'dore girls now booked sessions with Sea Eagles rugby league tackle coach to learn how to roll out of and play through big hits and expect most other teams will be doing some work in this area now as well. So long as nobody gets hurt it should be a good thing and prepare all girls in the division for Nationals competition.
No surprise that Toowoomba pushed the Seahawks to the wire. Spencer is an experienced coach and his girls looked likely improvers at gradings.
Any other results?

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Plenty of other results. All of them actually, so before coming here to gossip, go to the BQ website and look at results, scores, stats etc... then you can contribute with facts, not just what others on here say. As for SD's physical Defence, assuming it is within the rules (I haven't seen them play) it's great to see, let's hope the refs allow them to play that way. I know our guys game on the weekend was over officiated with both teams in the bonus early every quarter with alot of soft calls.

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Plenty of other results. All of them actually, so before coming here to gossip, go to the BQ website and look at results, scores, stats etc... then you can contribute with facts, not just what others on here say. As for SD's physical Defence, assuming it is within the rules (I haven't seen them play) it's great to see, let's hope the refs allow them to play that way. I know our guys game on the weekend was over officiated with both teams in the bonus early every quarter with alot of soft calls.
I saw the game, you didnt. So whose contributing facts and who isnt lemon mouth?

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Tiana was outstanding along with Miss Arthur. Number of other SD girls played strong roles in a solid outfit. Maroochydore wilted under a defensive mauling, made a couple of late runs to lose by 3 but the result was never really in doubt. Districts are setting the bar for physical contact allowable in D for this age/gender group and the whole division will need to step up to have any chance. M'dore girls now booked sessions with Sea Eagles rugby league tackle coach to learn how to roll out of and play through big hits and expect most other teams will be doing some work in this area now as well. So long as nobody gets hurt it should be a good thing and prepare all girls in the division for Nationals competition.
No surprise that Toowoomba pushed the Seahawks to the wire. Spencer is an experienced coach and his girls looked likely improvers at gradings.
Any other results?

We must have watched different games. :-( Tiana was outstanding all rest seems a strange view of the game.

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Toowoomba - welcome to Premier League. It has been quite a few years since Toowoomba has fielded a team in Premier League and this year will be a tough, hard fought battle for them. They have a couple of very able, talented players who should rise to the occasion. To their coach Harry Spencer, good luck for the season.

They played tough and with the noise in the old shed and some local refs will be hard road trip for all teams.

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We must have watched different games. :-( Tiana was outstanding all rest seems a strange view of the game.
Tiana outstanding. Her team played hard done good and won. Whats starnge?

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I saw the game, you didnt. So whose contributing facts and who isnt lemon mouth?

I wasn't commenting on your review of the game you saw, I thought it was quite good. Just pointing out if you want results go to the results page rather then asking someone on here to give them to you. Then you'll know first hand.

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U16 “FIVE STAR” DEVELOPMENT CAMP
(Male & Female Athletes Born 1995 ONLY)

WHEN: Sunday November 15, 2009

TIME: GIRLS
Players to arrive at 8am for an 8.30am start and finish at 1pm
(Session 1: 8.30am – 10am & Session 2: 11.30am – 1pm)

BOYS
Players to arrive at 9.30am for a 10am start and finish at 2.30pm
(Session 1: 10am – 11.30am & Session 2: 1pm – 2.30pm)

COACHES – PREMIER LEAGUE, SOUTHERN CROSS CUP & CHALLENGE CUP
All Coaches of each Premier League, Southern Cross Cup & Challenge Cup Teams are invited to attend this camp. Should you be available to attend this camp, please email Jane McNabb (missjane74@hotmail.com) before Tuesday 10 November 2009, your preferred camp times. A copy of the on-court sessions will be emailed to you.

WHERE: Insports Cornubia, Bryants Road, Cornubia

COST: $30 per camp which includes:
• Athlete Diary
• Home Program
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2010 Qld U16 Women’s Team Manager 2010 Qld U16 Men’s Team Manager
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Can't believe Ipswich beat Logan. Can anyone tell me who played well for both sides

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Well done girls!

Lets hope the State selectors take some notice and realise that maybe ex state and QAS players aren't the best players going around.

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Well done girls!

Lets hope the State selectors take some notice and realise that maybe ex state and QAS players aren't the best players going around.
Is that even a question?
Hows the bottom age forward from Ipswich racking 30 ppg?! Understand she's not actually creating those points but thats a solid additional dimension to their very strong backcourt rotations. Ippy are going to be very tough this year and Brisbane are just lurking quietly waiting their time to sprint down the home stretch to finals and Classics. Interesting year.

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Is that even a question?
Hows the bottom age forward from Ipswich racking 30 ppg?! Understand she's not actually creating those points but thats a solid additional dimension to their very strong backcourt rotations. Ippy are going to be very tough this year and Brisbane are just lurking quietly waiting their time to sprint down the home stretch to finals and Classics. Interesting year.

Agree with the Ippy comment, but BBI got smashed first round and were never in the game as I understand it. I dont think you can afford to lurk as it is only 14 rounds, 4 losses potentially sees you missing out on the finals.

Hannah is a great player whether or not she is being fed the ball. She is still finishing off the moves and scoring the points.

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Agree with the Ippy comment, but BBI got smashed first round and were never in the game as I understand it. I dont think you can afford to lurk as it is only 14 rounds, 4 losses potentially sees you missing out on the finals.

Hannah is a great player whether or not she is being fed the ball. She is still finishing off the moves and scoring the points.
Sure she is a great player and finishes well so much so that opposition coaches must limitl the flow of ball to her hands to restrict her point scoring.
Brisbane girls? "Finish in the top 4-win the last 2" sure you've heard it before somewhere.

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Its good for any team to have a good big but at the end of the day the big doesn't usually go coast to coast. Without guards the bigs don't stand much of a chance. It seems that the bigs get all the praise reaping the rewards, while the guards just keep on running with no reward. To me basketball is a team sport and no matter which team, you need 5 players on the court and if all are contributing thats what you want to see. The guards jobs is to feed the bigs and the bigs are meant to score the points..........Good Luck to all teams this weekend.

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Its good for any team to have a good big but at the end of the day the big doesn't usually go coast to coast. Without guards the bigs don't stand much of a chance. It seems that the bigs get all the praise reaping the rewards, while the guards just keep on running with no reward. To me basketball is a team sport and no matter which team, you need 5 players on the court and if all are contributing thats what you want to see. The guards jobs is to feed the bigs and the bigs are meant to score the points..........Good Luck to all teams this weekend.

Guards score more points than bigs across the board in Basketball, Mens or Womens. Just look at a certain Coach in this League, played guard for Australia, big points scorer. Or on the Ladies side, Jessica Bibby and Nat Hurst almost alone got Canberra the Win over Logan the other week, after winning the QBL for Gladstone earlier in the year too. You need both good bigs and guards to be successfull but you can't stereotype guards as non scorers.

Jordan, Kobe, Wade, Iverson... All Guards, All Prolific scorers

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Is it true, Alex Rappa has been stood down by BQ?

Another disaster caught out by BQ from Logan.

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Ipswich against Maroochydore a cracker up the Coast. Ipswich jumped them early with their pressing D and Maroochydore couldnt buy a shot or make a lay up. But the young Clips sprung their own version of a press upped the tempo and slowly dragged it back to be even at 3 qtr time as Ippy flagged a bit after first travelling 2 hours then busting it all game to defend their lead. M'dore learned their "press" pretty quick and ran well out of the broken play to win by 10 with a 3 ptr from Yasmin Miller on the buzzer. Lot closer than the score suggests and will be a great return match when the young Clipperesses have to sit in a car for 2 hours before an intense match at Ippy.

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Spartans up over Gold Coast by about 20

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Ipswich against Maroochydore a cracker up the Coast. Ipswich jumped them early with their pressing D and Maroochydore couldnt buy a shot or make a lay up. But the young Clips sprung their own version of a press upped the tempo and slowly dragged it back to be even at 3 qtr time as Ippy flagged a bit after first travelling 2 hours then busting it all game to defend their lead. M'dore learned their "press" pretty quick and ran well out of the broken play to win by 10 with a 3 ptr from Yasmin Miller on the buzzer. Lot closer than the score suggests and will be a great return match when the young Clipperesses have to sit in a car for 2 hours before an intense match at Ippy.

Was a good game and im sure both teams learnt alot about themselves and what they need to work on. Ippy's lead though only got pulled back due to foul trouble of prob close to their two key players who had to sit out most of 2nd and 3rd before fouling out at start of 4th. Good effort by the dore to hang in there and fight back to come away with win.

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Guards score more points than bigs across the board in Basketball, Mens or Womens. Just look at a certain Coach in this League, played guard for Australia, big points scorer. Or on the Ladies side, Jessica Bibby and Nat Hurst almost alone got Canberra the Win over Logan the other week, after winning the QBL for Gladstone earlier in the year too. You need both good bigs and guards to be successfull but you can't stereotype guards as non scorers.

Jordan, Kobe, Wade, Iverson... All Guards, All Prolific scorers

The dominance of guards in the game is being addressed (maybe) I think by the changes to the court measurements and key shape. Giving the bigs more room to work with and putting the shooters a little further away from the hoop.

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Was a good game and im sure both teams learnt alot about themselves and what they need to work on. Ippy's lead though only got pulled back due to foul trouble of prob close to their two key players who had to sit out most of 2nd and 3rd before fouling out at start of 4th. Good effort by the dore to hang in there and fight back to come away with win.
Mdores game plan was always to play them through the guards to restrict the amount of touches the Ippy bigs got....(but failed spectacularly 1st QTR!) Couple of readjustments in defensive rotations stemmed the blood flow and allowed Maroochydore to go the second part of the plan and run the hell out of the bigs making them chase defensively up and down the floor. As they started tiring and maroochy stepped up the pace the Ippy bigs got slower and started fouling through tiredness. Maroochy coaches had to work hard to find combinations that were clicking as their first half shooting percentage was woeful. Slowly got the edge when they started owning the boards and possession.
Make no mistake this Ippy side is a very sharp outfit and without the two hour drive pre-game next time M'dore will have to have a plan other than running them ragged.
speaking of which...http://www.bballsecrets.com/ov/grinsys.html

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The dominance of guards in the game is being addressed (maybe) I think by the changes to the court measurements and key shape. Giving the bigs more room to work with and putting the shooters a little further away from the hoop.
But isnt the key being tucked in at the bottoms (straight down-no flare) making less space?
I certainly havent heard anywhere in my network that "guard dominance of the game needs to be addressed"???
Anyhow doesnt matter as a good guard will make their space and find their interiors with the drive and dump or the really good ones will get to the rim anyway or score from the perimeter.
When picking a team if you get the 1 and 5 positions right you'll most likely win what your selecting for but you can still win without a spe^^^^^^t 5 so long as you have outstanding guards.
Just the way it is.

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Any team that has two of the starting five fouled off is going to get into trouble. Ipswich has a strong starting five and they work well together but the 1 and 5 seem to end up in foul trouble alot of the time. From the stats they were fouled off when they played Logan and then were both fouled off against the clippers. To me if these young ladies are fouling out each week they are not the key players the key players are the other three players of the starting five that are then required to continue the rest of the game with no subs. As a coach you need to know that you can depend on the players in your starting five and then have the bench flow into the mix.

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Any team that has two of the starting five fouled off is going to get into trouble. Ipswich has a strong starting five and they work well together but the 1 and 5 seem to end up in foul trouble alot of the time. From the stats they were fouled off when they played Logan and then were both fouled off against the clippers.
They certainly will end up under pressure but you can be sure Terry is a smart enough Coach he'll modify their D to insulate them a bit in future. As an ex guard I'd like to agree with you but in reality they are very key players and the guards not getting beat off the dribble penetration is a first step to fixing the foul woes. (I think the PG for Ippy got her last 2 when they had to play catch up press down the stretch.) It will surely be a different game next time...but maybe Maroochydore will have improved their perimeter shooting by then? (Maybe not too!) Interesting league this one with different teams differing styles and matchups making it a 'wait and see' affair each week. Need to be very wary of Logan now with a different Coach and Shane Heal having the Seahawks girls extending their D up the floor.
Interesting season.

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Who is the new Logan coach?

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Who is the new Logan coach?
Quite capable Assistant Coach with a degree of experience with the age/gender group last few years stepping up. Always beware the good team that gets new invigoration and fresh ideas and break out of their predictability.

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Quite capable Assistant Coach with a degree of experience with the age/gender group last few years stepping up. Always beware the good team that gets new invigoration and fresh ideas and break out of their predictability.

what happened to alex rapper?

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Is it true, Alex Rappa has been stood down by BQ?

Another disaster caught out by BQ from Logan.

Keep looking

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Ipswich Force Brisbane Capitals Gold
Seahawks GC Maroochydore Clippers
Gold Coast Waves Logan Thunder
Toowoomba Southern Districts Spartans

Ippy to bounce back after their surprise loss to the Clipperesses.
Cant pick the winner-Maroochy take the foot off the pedal, Heals Seahawks hungrier? Maddie Muller keen for a blinder against her old club?...or maybe wont want to play hard against her very many friends at the Bay? Few factors in this one. Dunno.
Logan to do what teams traditionally do 1st game for a new coach and turn in a blinder with Coach Atkinsons girls pressing them every step of the way.
Potential upset with the rapidly improving Toowoomba meeting a lossless Spartans up the mountain after a hot drive? If Districts dont bring their enthusiasm and intensity this could get real close.

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Logan blew GC out of the stadium from the tip off. Thunder coach has a well constructed defense seeing the GC team not even making half way most of the time. Final score......... 125 - 44. Awesome display of coaching and the players were switched on and ready to dominate. Great game girls :)


I heard down the grape vine the game up the range went to SD. Not sure of the score sorry.

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I wasn't at the game but heard Spartans eventually won 67 to 47 in a physical 2hr marathon.

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[QUOTE=Coach B;22590]Logan blew GC out of the stadium from the tip off. Thunder coach has a well constructed defense seeing the GC team not even making half way most of the time. Final score......... 125 - 44. Awesome display of coaching and the players were switched on and ready to dominate. Great game girls :)


Hardly a surprising result as GC are at the bottom of the ladder!

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Logan blew GC out of the stadium from the tip off. Thunder coach has a well constructed defense seeing the GC team not even making half way most of the time. Final score......... 125 - 44. Awesome display of coaching and the players were switched on and ready to dominate. Great game girls :)
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No awesome coaching displays but Heals Seahawks stayed with Pages Clippers for a large portion of the game. Talking well constructed defenses...there were a variety on show with both teams honing rotations to suit their rosters. Advanced level full court offences from both sides also and both sides giving each other full opportunity to refine them both applying full court pressure full 40 minutes. Bay were 'tougher' and maybe a bit hungrier and were in it for a long way but when the Clippers dominant forward line amped up in the lanes and spread the floor and scoring areas too wide for a tiring defence the issue was put beyond doubt.
Seahawks showing great improvement and look ready for a big win soon. Likewise Clippers look like they are always 'preparing' for something else further down the track trying various combinations and players in differing positions whilst everyone plays close to equal court time.
Clippers by 30 in the end.

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Well done girls!

Lets hope the State selectors take some notice and realise that maybe ex state and QAS players aren't the best players going around.

there's a reason why the current QAS players are in the program being that they are some of the best and have some of the most potential. not saying that the other kids don't have potential but the selectors for NITP obviously believe that they could make the players in the program from qld players to aus players and maybe not so much the other players.

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No awesome coaching displays but Heals Seahawks stayed with Pages Clippers for a large portion of the game. Talking well constructed defenses...there were a variety on show with both teams honing rotations to suit their rosters. Advanced level full court offences from both sides also and both sides giving each other full opportunity to refine them both applying full court pressure full 40 minutes. Bay were 'tougher' and maybe a bit hungrier and were in it for a long way but when the Clippers dominant forward line amped up in the lanes and spread the floor and scoring areas too wide for a tiring defence the issue was put beyond doubt.
Seahawks showing great improvement and look ready for a big win soon. Likewise Clippers look like they are always 'preparing' for something else further down the track trying various combinations and players in differing positions whilst everyone plays close to equal court time.
Clippers by 30 in the end.
Seahawks girls played really well, both teams worked hard on defence effort, great battle between the inside players for both teams, the real difference was the outside shooting of the Clippers - an excellent display 8 from not many more outside the arch a number of 2s out near the line. Shooting percent very high.

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Seahawks girls played really well, both teams worked hard on defence effort, great battle between the inside players for both teams, the real difference was the outside shooting of the Clippers - an excellent display 8 from not many more outside the arch a number of 2s out near the line. Shooting percent very high.
This group have been content to rely on Gajewski's shooting for a few seasons now but the new philosophy is to have all players positions 1 through 5 and 10 deep able to make the perimeter shot at good percentages. The early season emphasis on defensive pressure and shooting looked to be starting to show through. Long way to go but. Cant see them beating Logan this weekend.

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given she scored 35 points I'd say they are still heavily reliant in her shooting.

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given she scored 35 points I'd say they are still heavily reliant in her shooting.
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Impressed with it... just not reliant.

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She would be welcome with opened arms in any of the teams in this division.

Logan, Maroochydore, Ipswich and Districts in that order from what I have seen this season.

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She would be welcome with opened arms in any of the teams in this division.

Logan, Maroochydore, Ipswich and Districts in that order from what I have seen this season.
Arent Districts undefeated with Logan second on the ladder?

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Districts won't be undefeated after games against Ipswich and Logan in the next 2 weeks.

Currently on top of the ladder due to their easy draw.

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Districts won't be undefeated after games against Ipswich and Logan in the next 2 weeks.

Currently on top of the ladder due to their easy draw.
I thought it was because of their smash 'em down, drag 'em out "defence"....

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Ipswich played well to beat spartans despites 3 of their starting 5 getting into early foul trouble. From memory they beat them by about 20.

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Heard Ipswich beat spartans! did anyone play well?

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Logan and Maroochydore played a nail biter at Logan. Some quality basketball from both teams 1st half with Page and Miller carrying the offensive load and Fyfe and St Clair working in tandem to contain Trinder. Maroochy couldnt find an answer for Alicia Myers but and she ran amok from beyond the arc and running the lanes. Still only 2 points in it at half time before Maroochydore came out and simply went to sleep which saw Logan up about 19 at 3/4 time. Last qtr was just about a reverse of the 3rd and this time Maroochy went on a press/scoring spree whilst the Logan girls had a little nap. Maroochy looked like winning it when 4 down with a minute to go and on a roll. Made a nice 3 off a set to get within 1 but lost focus and reversed it rather than find the shooter and didnt get the last shot off. Logan deserved winners 89-88.

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Heard Ipswich beat spartans! did anyone play well?

The whole Ipswich team actually. When they were in foull trouble the bench players really stood tall and did their job. It was a great game to watch. No 5 for Spartans played well as usual but also found herself in foul trouble early. A couple of the Ipswich guards shot really well, particularly in the second half. Reffing was pretty ordinary at times, particularly by the old guy.

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The Ipswich against the Spartans was a tough game even though the score may not reflect it. It was evenly contested right through to the end of the third quarter. The Spartan team look physically intimidating and were quick and in your face with Ipswich. It didnt look like the aircon was on as even the spectators were sweating. The game was turned in Ipswich's favour when three successful 3 pointers were dropped almost one after the other in the final quarter. Lucky for Ipswich because they looked like they were ready to run out of steam as the game had been fast paced from the get go and the Spartan girls didnt look like they had any intention of letting the game getaway.Unfortunately there was no answer to the 3 pointers and after a couple more the game was in the bag for Ipswich. Spartans were worthy opponents and I feel sorry for the next team that has to face them because they will be looking for a comeback..Good Luck Logan that will be and the game to watch next week!!

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Its good to see that the bench for Ipswich are stepping up, over the past few years the depth of Ipswichs bench in this age is where they have struggled. I'm a little suprised Ipswich beat Spartens but it does seem that this season will be the closest this age group has had. Toowoomba came away with there first win against Brisbane. Congratulations Toowoomba. Good Luck to all teams.............

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who is the new logan coach?

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who is the new logan coach?

As previously stated, the then assistant coach Nathan has assumed the roll and is doing a great job with the girls. A tough win on the weekend, congrats.

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As previously stated, the then assistant coach Nathan has assumed the roll and is doing a great job with the girls. A tough win on the weekend, congrats.

i have to say, i'm realy disapointed that alex is not the logan coach because he was truly a fantastic coach. he believed in his girls and is someone most coaches standards should be up to. what is the main reason he isnt coaching? ive heard rumors and am shocked and in disbelief and i know that alex is a great coach and a great guy. so goodluck to him.

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who do you think will win out of ipswich and runaway bay on saturday

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who do you think will win out of ipswich and runaway bay on saturday
Ipswich by 20+

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Ipswich to win with current team and form.

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Toowoomba by 10+. The ever improving Twmba team would be still on a high from their first win at home last week, Gold Coast will be hungry for a win before the holiday break. Good luck to both teams.

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Ipswich to win with current team and form.

I think Bay will be a force after they demolished gc with great defence last weekend

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who do you think will win out of ipswich and runaway bay on saturday

Ipswich should win but need to get less fouls from there starting five. They have a great team and a wily coach who is getting the best out of the players but have a long history of being in foul trouble. Runnaway bay embaressed them at the trials and always match up against Ipswich, so should be a close game.

Tha game of the round will be Logan V spartans as this will shape both of their seasons. This Under 16 comp is awesome as each round gives potential upsets.

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Ipswich should win but need to get less fouls from there starting five. They have a great team and a wily coach who is getting the best out of the players but have a long history of being in foul trouble. Runnaway bay embaressed them at the trials and always match up against Ipswich, so should be a close game.

Tha game of the round will be Logan V spartans as this will shape both of their seasons. This Under 16 comp is awesome as each round gives potential upsets.

Runaway Bay didnt embarass Ipswich at the Grading.Ipswich had taken their foot off the pedal. All they had to do was win three games which they did on the first day.From watching that game Ipswich was only practicing their moves in the last two games. Terry is a smart coach. It was better to let everyone think that he had an average team to give themselves the element of suprise. At this point what Terry has coming off the bench is almost as lethal as the starting five. As for foul trouble the referees need to really decide what is deemed as a foul. Some refs are calling a simple brush against a playa a foul where in other cases players are almost getting bowled over and yet no foul called! Regardless there is still more games to come and there is enough talent from all teams to still get their teams across the finishing line and Im hopeful that Ipswich get their first.

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Ipswich should win but need to get less fouls from there starting five. They have a great team and a wily coach who is getting the best out of the players but have a long history of being in foul trouble. Runnaway bay embaressed them at the trials and always match up against Ipswich, so should be a close game.

Tha game of the round will be Logan V spartans as this will shape both of their seasons. This Under 16 comp is awesome as each round gives potential upsets.

Logan by 1, Aliesha hit the 2 free throws after the final buzzer to give the win to Logan. Logan chipped away at the 12 pt lead Spartans had held from the 2nd qtr with some of the bottom agers finishing at the basket well and the older girls coming out to finish Spartans off in an exciting game. Lucky, but great to watch:)

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Now that the first half of the season is over, Its fair to say any team is capable of taking out the comp. The surprise package would have to be Ippy who are reasonably strong but generally do not feature in the top part of the league so well done Ippy but it is only half way and we still have a long way to go. Im sure all the other teams will come back in the new year ready to halt your progress and dominate your top age starting 5.

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Now that the first half of the season is over, Its fair to say any team is capable of taking out the comp. The surprise package would have to be Ippy who are reasonably strong but generally do not feature in the top part of the league so well done Ippy but it is only half way and we still have a long way to go. Im sure all the other teams will come back in the new year ready to halt your progress and dominate your top age starting 5.
If any team beats Ipswich in the home straight they will be the competition winners. Theres a few others who look like they could win it on their day but it will involve an element of luck for them to get home whereas Ipswich can do it just with what they have and how they play.

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If any team beats Ipswich in the home straight they will be the competition winners. Theres a few others who look like they could win it on their day but it will involve an element of luck for them to get home whereas Ipswich can do it just with what they have and how they play.
Ipswich must have played great to beat rb but it is early in the season, can they keep up the momentum or will the younger players who are carrying them tire. The 4 games in 2 days will test them like it did at grading. They looked tired then and didn't win a game on the last day. If that happens again then they will struggle for the rest of the season. i think it is still a two horse race between Spartans and logan as the true class will prevail.

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Ipswich must have played great to beat rb but it is early in the season, can they keep up the momentum or will the younger players who are carrying them tire. The 4 games in 2 days will test them like it did at grading. They looked tired then and didn't win a game on the last day. If that happens again then they will struggle for the rest of the season. i think it is still a two horse race between Spartans and logan as the true class will prevail.

Calculate the figures compare the statistics and take history into account and yes logic will tell us that that Logan and Spartans are the better Teams. But even if you get everything right the best team will not necessarily be the one shows all that on pen and paper. You see there are some things that you cant teach a team gives them that extra element to defy all the odds and give you what you dont expect. The Ipswich U14 girls team last year at the classics possessed that extra element when they went on to win the classics. Maybe the fact that Ipswich is under rated by so many that that is the very drive that is pushing these girls to roll over everyone. Even after 5 wins people doubt this team. As Spock would say "It is illogical!". All I can say is Be Careful. Ipswich is coming together well and its only the beginning. Be prepared to see more suprises. If anything I think we should be thankful that if all else Ipswich is bringing excitement to the competition. Good Luck to all Teams have and awesome Christmas and New Year and see you all next Year..

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How was the game against ipswich and run away bay. I was told ipswich won but was wondering who played well?

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How was the game against ipswich and run away bay. I was told ipswich won but was wondering who played well?

You should know because it seems like you are an Ippy supporter and you probably were at the game.

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Hw did rb go last night?

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Heard Maroochydore 'won ugly' against Brisbane by only 5 pts. Whats happened there? Are Brisbane improving out of sight or are Maroochy still trying new stuff and playing their second division players up a grade?

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RB played their worst game of the season, RB Bigs (if you can call them that) worked hard to limit the opportunities of Dominant Ipswich bigs, unfortunately RB normally good pressing d wasn't consistent and made some poor offensive decisions. The game was really made in the second q when ips dominated 23-2. I thinks RB won every other q.

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How does everyone think this half of the season will go? and the up coming carnival?

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Is Alex Rappa back coaching Logan

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Is Alex still part of the Qas and state programme. What happened to him

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Who cares - can we get past the logan coaching sagas and focus on the girls in this age group...

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Who cares - can we get past the logan coaching sagas and focus on the girls in this age group...

no pun intended I guess???

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2010 Classics final 4 (Alphabetical order)
Ipswich
Logan
Maroochydore
Townsville
Too early to predict the placings. It will be close.

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Really!! Did you actually see Ipswich play...

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2010 Classics final 4 (Alphabetical order)
Ipswich
Logan
Maroochydore
Townsville
Too early to predict the placings. It will be close.

spartans conspicuous by there absence, pretty sure they're good for a medal game.

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spartans conspicuous by there absence, pretty sure they're good for a medal game.

what about cairns?

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spartans conspicuous by there absence, pretty sure they're good for a medal game.
at a cage fighting championship maybe

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2010 Classics final 4 (Alphabetical order)
Ipswich
Logan
Maroochydore
Townsville
Too early to predict the placings. It will be close.

I think it is way too early to predict anything. Injuries will play a big part. Ipswich missed their big and lost some games. The comp is too even. I don't know how you can write the spartans of, they are a good big fast team with heaps of talent. Anything could happen , it is close and even and anyone is in with a chance at the classics. Brisbane are building and have an excellent coach who if her team will listen to will feature heavily.

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I think it is way too early to predict anything. Injuries will play a big part. Ipswich missed their big and lost some games. The comp is too even. I don't know how you can write the spartans of, they are a good big fast team with heaps of talent. Anything could happen , it is close and even and anyone is in with a chance at the classics. Brisbane are building and have an excellent coach who if her team will listen to will feature heavily.
Yeh your probly right. In this age gender group theres no guarantee that the same team who come to practice are the same team who show up on game day and vice versa. It even varies in 5-7 minute passages of play during the game sometimes! Impossible to be sure of anything till game time but on best form seen on a given day at a given time, Maroochy look smooth athletic and systematic, Ipswich look tough gritty and persistent Logan look like noone will be able to contain Alicia Miles this year and Townsville just look downright big athletic and scary!
Districts no easy beats but look to have peaked with little to no upside while the others have another 30-40% to go. Just an opinion and could be totally wrong.

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Yeh your probly right. In this age gender group theres no guarantee that the same team who come to practice are the same team who show up on game day and vice versa. It even varies in 5-7 minute passages of play during the game sometimes! Impossible to be sure of anything till game time but on best form seen on a given day at a given time, Maroochy look smooth athletic and systematic, Ipswich look tough gritty and persistent Logan look like noone will be able to contain Alicia Miles this year and Townsville just look downright big athletic and scary!
Districts no easy beats but look to have peaked with little to no upside while the others have another 30-40% to go. Just an opinion and could be totally wrong.

You have obviously been wrong before so this won't be your first or last time!

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2010 Classics final 4 (Alphabetical order)
Ipswich
Logan
Maroochydore
Townsville
Too early to predict the placings. It will be close.

Im not so sure with Ippy now, they seem to be struggling since returning back from the holidays.

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You have obviously been wrong before so this won't be your first or last time!
Maybe, maybe not. Why dont you be a good little 'reporter' and give us all the benefit of your wisdom? Like you got any facts to back up your call?

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Im not so sure with Ippy now, they seem to be struggling since returning back from the holidays.
Yeh they struggled a bit last night without those two vital players but I reckon they'll be whole different outfit by semis and Classics time.

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I think it is way too early to predict anything. Injuries will play a big part. Ipswich missed their big and lost some games. The comp is too even. I don't know how you can write the spartans of, they are a good big fast team with heaps of talent. Anything could happen , it is close and even and anyone is in with a chance at the classics. Brisbane are building and have an excellent coach who if her team will listen to will feature heavily.

thoroughly outclassed by seahawks on the weekend, when it got into a half court game brisbane were without a clue. if it wasn't for their much taller players picking up some O boards and some free shots doubt they would have scored 30 points. all the excellent coach could do was whine about refs calls while enjoying a foul count bris 0 seahawks 7 in the second quarter.

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at a cage fighting championship maybe

Spartans brought all their cage fighting skills to the table last night to beat Ipswich by 30+.

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Spartans brought all their cage fighting skills to the table last night to beat Ipswich by 30+.

Totally agree, Whats happened to Ipswich!

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I think you will find that some players from Ipswich are not committed. They have a few players that are soft and when things get tough go down with injuries etc. They have missed there big that is out injured and that will be a huge bonus when she returns. Spartens are a very aggressive side and they have a good quick big and with Tiana controling the game they are looking to be a side to beat.

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i think everyone needs to get over the spartans physical game. if your players/daughters can't handle a few bumps, perhaps they should take up tennis.

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I think you will find that some players from Ipswich are not committed. They have a few players that are soft and when things get tough go down with injuries etc. They have missed there big that is out injured and that will be a huge bonus when she returns. Spartens are a very aggressive side and they have a good quick big and with Tiana controling the game they are looking to be a side to beat.

Yes spartans are starting to show there true form but i cannot believe how Ipswich's form has dropped away and are only missing there 1 big. It gives us hope for the classics if Ipswich continue playing this way.

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Question? Did Spartans have a new player on the week end?

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pretty sure Spartens have a new big who is fast and who is a natural athlete. Spartens are playing very physical which is great for the sport and it gives all the teams something to strive towards, if all teams were playing this way we would have some really good hustle and bustle matches. Keep up the good work Spartens......

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pretty sure Spartens have a new big who is fast and who is a natural athlete. Spartens are playing very physical which is great for the sport and it gives all the teams something to strive towards, if all teams were playing this way we would have some really good hustle and bustle matches. Keep up the good work Spartens......

Yeh keep it up and keep telling yourself what a good job your doing.just don't be whinging when neutral refs in a neutral venue remind you what you do isn't really basketball defence. Especially don't be whining if other teams start punching and kicking back. Not saying those girls couldn't be good players, just could do with some positive guidance to progress as players.

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what was the difference when the spartans girls played runaway bay at auchenflower? i'm pretty sure the girls played the same style there as they did against ipswich at southern districts on saturday night..... If you don't like it, don't watch it!!

If you are whining this much about the spartans, i'd love to see your daughter/players compete against victorian teams.

"Especially don't be whining if other teams start punching and kicking back" - are you saying that the spartans girls punch and kick?

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spartans are a great defensive side and seem to be playing really well atm. Logan vs Spartans should be a good game. Any ideas on who will come out on top?

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spartans are a great defensive side and seem to be playing really well atm. Logan vs Spartans should be a good game. Any ideas on who will come out on top?
Logan will win easy, much better side, play fair and will be rewarded against the roughhouse tactics from carina. Skill will beat brawn in the end.

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Yeh keep it up and keep telling yourself what a good job your doing.just don't be whinging when neutral refs in a neutral venue remind you what you do isn't really basketball defence. Especially don't be whining if other teams start punching and kicking back. Not saying those girls couldn't be good players, just could do with some positive guidance to progress as players.


They don't punch or kick, they play hard. In what game did they punch and kick?
I really think you are spinning sh*t.

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Yeh keep it up and keep telling yourself what a good job your doing.just don't be whinging when neutral refs in a neutral venue remind you what you do isn't really basketball defence. Especially don't be whining if other teams start punching and kicking back. Not saying those girls couldn't be good players, just could do with some positive guidance to progress as players.

I think maybe somebody should get your IP address. People like you should be ban from
this type of forum, were children read your stupid comments. GROW UP!!!!!!!

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spartans are a great defensive side and seem to be playing really well atm. Logan vs Spartans should be a good game. Any ideas on who will come out on top?

Last time these 2 teams faced off - at Logan - it went right down to the wire, with Logan winning on a free throw with time expired. Round 2 at Carina should be a cracker!

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I think maybe somebody should get your IP address. People like you should be ban from
this type of forum, were children read your stupid comments. GROW UP!!!!!!!

I HAVE WATCHED A MAJORITY OF THE SPARTAN GIRLS GAMES AND IF THEY KICK OR PUNCH THEN THEY WOULD BE SIGNED UP FOR KICK BOXING TOURNAMENTS NOT BASKETBALL GAMES WHICH THEY PLAY AND PLAY WELL. PERHAPS THE GUTLESS PEOPLE WHO MAKE THESE COMMENTS SHOULD PUT THEIR NAMES TO THE STATEMENTS THEY MAKE OR PRODUCE EVIDENCE, IT IS ALL VERY WELL TO MAKE THESE COMMENTS BUT HOW ABOUT SHOWING SOME ABDOMINAL FORTITUDE AND USE YOUR NAME TO MAKE THESE COMMENTS

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Key to beating logan - handle their pressing defence - which i think spartans can do. play tight on the shooting guard so she can't bomb outside shots and stop the other one taking the ball at the key.

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I HAVE WATCHED A MAJORITY OF THE SPARTAN GIRLS GAMES AND IF THEY KICK OR PUNCH THEN THEY WOULD BE SIGNED UP FOR KICK BOXING TOURNAMENTS NOT BASKETBALL GAMES WHICH THEY PLAY AND PLAY WELL. PERHAPS THE GUTLESS PEOPLE WHO MAKE THESE COMMENTS SHOULD PUT THEIR NAMES TO THE STATEMENTS THEY MAKE OR PRODUCE EVIDENCE, IT IS ALL VERY WELL TO MAKE THESE COMMENTS BUT HOW ABOUT SHOWING SOME ABDOMINAL FORTITUDE AND USE YOUR NAME TO MAKE THESE COMMENTS

This is why qld teams continue to do poorly at the nationals - cause we are adverse to playing hard tough defence. and when teams come up against a good defensive team the parents whine and complain about how "dirty" the team plays. Wouldn't it be great if we could encourage our players to play with the defensive grit of spartans and the offensive style of Maroochy. You have to admire their work. Oh and why did i leave out logan - cause if you take away their press they are a pretty nothing team with no half court d or o...

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The reason why Qld teams don't do well is politics. I have seen some good players not get picked for higher honours whilst generally if you play for logan or spartans then you already have half a foot in. Selecting the best available players for the state team appears to be on a who you know criteria not skill.

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The reason why Qld teams don't do well is politics. I have seen some good players not get picked for higher honours whilst generally if you play for logan or spartans then you already have half a foot in. Selecting the best available players for the state team appears to be on a who you know criteria not skill.

AGREED!!!!

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The reason why Qld teams don't do well is politics. I have seen some good players not get picked for higher honours whilst generally if you play for logan or spartans then you already have half a foot in. Selecting the best available players for the state team appears to be on a who you know criteria not skill.

Given Spartans have no coaching staff involved in true State teams and they refuse to be part of ITC in its current management structure that would have to be a load of crap.
Any players that make it from Districts earn the spot. Not sure who is what at Logan but I respect the program enough to know they work hard and players who succeed probably have done the hard yards. People can sook all they want but State teams are selected by people we may not always agree with but they are the only ones who matter for that breif moment in time.

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They don't punch or kick, they play hard. In what game did they punch and kick?
I really think you are spinning sh*t.

I only wish my boys team could play D with the same intensity

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The reason why Qld teams don't do well is politics. I have seen some good players not get picked for higher honours whilst generally if you play for logan or spartans then you already have half a foot in. Selecting the best available players for the state team appears to be on a who you know criteria not skill.

sounds like sour grapes, how many hours a week to your girls train and work? most of the state players put in many more hours than you average rep player and that is why they exceed...

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Logan will win easy, much better side, play fair and will be rewarded against the roughhouse tactics from carina. Skill will beat brawn in the end.

Logan season is gone. Losing Ambrose will have a bigger impact then you will think. Ipswich lost one big and have struggled even with possibly having the other queensland big in their team. Logan have no bigs at all now with experience and spartians size and strength in the bigs will see them win by 20+.

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Logan season is gone. Losing Ambrose will have a bigger impact then you will think. Ipswich lost one big and have struggled even with possibly having the other queensland big in their team. Logan have no bigs at all now with experience and spartians size and strength in the bigs will see them win by 20+.

Where did Ambrose go?

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Where did Ambrose go?

doesnt matter spartans new girl kalani would have counter acted ambrose anyway.

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The reason why Qld teams don't do well is politics. I have seen some good players not get picked for higher honours whilst generally if you play for logan or spartans then you already have half a foot in. Selecting the best available players for the state team appears to be on a who you know criteria not skill.

You have to be kidding!

Spartans will only have 1 player named in this seasons state team so that blows your crap theory out the door!

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Where did Ambrose go?

Did her knee and needs recon. out for best part of a year.

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The reason why Qld teams don't do well is politics. I have seen some good players not get picked for higher honours whilst generally if you play for logan or spartans then you already have half a foot in. Selecting the best available players for the state team appears to be on a who you know criteria not skill.

It seems that some people forget the State team coaches are charged with picking a State TEAM - not an All-Star group.

How do we get balanced group for the way we want to play? Do we want athletic bigs or physical bigs (I was once told by a State coach from another State that at U/16's its not about height - its all about the kids running the floor - finished 7th!!). Do we have any genuine point guards - do we need any?

Under most scenarios, the top 5 or 6 players pick themselves and from that point on its really a matter of what the coach needs. Sometimes its somebody who will not be a cancer when they go from playing 40 minutes/game with their club team to playing 5-6 minutes a game at Nationals. Sometimes its somebody who can come on and make a statement with a couple of quick and strategic fouls to change the tempo of the game.

I've been the confounded parent of the kid that missed out and I've been the bastard coach who didn't appreciate somebody's kid (not with a Qld State team mind you) so I know how it goes on both sides of the fence. What I will say is that I know very few coaches who would consciously or deliberately detract from their team's performance by picking somebody they felt couldn't do the job they were after. And in all cases, if the coach doesn;t want you there, you don't want to be there!

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Did her knee and needs recon. out for best part of a year.

Sad to hear.. All the best Sarah from the basketball community....

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Given Spartans have no coaching staff involved in true State teams and they refuse to be part of ITC in its current management structure that would have to be a load of crap.
Any players that make it from Districts earn the spot. Not sure who is what at Logan but I respect the program enough to know they work hard and players who succeed probably have done the hard yards. People can sook all they want but State teams are selected by people we may not always agree with but they are the only ones who matter for that breif moment in time.

very true. spartans are probably either one of the most disliked or the most diliked association in qld so how they would have their spot done is beyond us all. therefore all the kids from spartans who have done something have worked hard and deserved their spot.

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Was a close game between Runaway Bay and Logan up until the last quarter, after some quick points by Runaway. Logan needed to play catch up ball, Bad shot selection saw the game blow out even further. Was a good game up until then, pity.

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Was a close game between Runaway Bay and Logan up until the last quarter, after some quick points by Runaway. Logan needed to play catch up ball, Bad shot selection saw the game blow out even further. Was a good game up until then, pity.

dont count logan out just yet tell will turn around and districts this week

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dont count logan out just yet tell will turn around and districts this week

to u mean beat dont think so

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dont count logan out just yet tell will turn around and districts this week

Of course Logan will bounce back this week and defeat Districts.

Remember that Districts aren't a top 4 chance, can't shoot, can't play D, no players of genuine state potential & the only thing they can do is kick & punch.

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Big game at RB this weekend. If RB can win by big margin they will make top 4 and Ippy will miss out. Ippy must be vunerable as they only just beat Twmba at home. In front of rabid RB crowd and home town refs Ippy will struggle as they have since Christmas. I am tipping RB win by over 30 points and they make top 4. Ippy will have most of their starters fouled out and will struggle for consistency.

Top 4 Maroochy, Spartans, Logan and RB. Ippy 5th with the rest.

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Of course Logan will bounce back this week and defeat Districts.

Remember that Districts aren't a top 4 chance, can't shoot, can't play D, no players of genuine state potential & the only thing they can do is kick & punch.

Spartans just need to do what Seahawks did, beat the logan press, which then forces logan back into a half court game, which logan cannot play either offensively or defensively. if the spartans guards worry the logan guards like the seahawks guards did then they are a huge chance. MT picked up 3 offensive fouls under pressure. The logan team has no offense when she is not allowed to play. Add in the fact that 1 logan big was ejected for unsportsmanlike.

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Big game at RB this weekend. If RB can win by big margin they will make top 4 and Ippy will miss out. Ippy must be vunerable as they only just beat Twmba at home. In front of rabid RB crowd and home town refs Ippy will struggle as they have since Christmas. I am tipping RB win by over 30 points and they make top 4. Ippy will have most of their starters fouled out and will struggle for consistency.

Top 4 Maroochy, Spartans, Logan and RB. Ippy 5th with the rest.

You will find Ipswich did not even have there own referees so there was no home court advantage one ref was from Warwick. Also out of the starting five there is only two players that seem to continually have foul problems.

I think this weekends game will be very interesting and the top five teams there is not that many points between them. Goodluck to all teams on the weekend

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Of course Logan will bounce back this week and defeat Districts.

Remember that Districts aren't a top 4 chance, can't shoot, can't play D, no players of genuine state potential & the only thing they can do is kick & punch.
Dont know how you can say that. If Districts girls couldnt play they wouldnt be sitting in 2nd spot on the ladder, if they couldnt shoot they wouldnt have such a high for and against differential, if they played proper D and didnt have those little anger issues they would very likely be on top of the ladder right now. At least one of their players (maybe more) is a shoe in for the State side (external issues not withstanding) You cant say they cant play. Districts and Logan play fairly similar games with similar talent on their rosters and have no doubt they will play the semi final from hell against their cross street rival. Pretty sure those Logan girls arent scared of a bit of ruff stuff and are only too pleased to respond in kind if someone else starts dishing it out. Lot will depend on how good the refs are and how consistent and equally they call what promises to be an all time 2 v 3 semi final.
With Ippy seemingly on a downward slide with their injury toll and Seahawks coming good at the right time they could possibly nab 4th spot and play Maroochy in the 1 v 4 game unless Maroochy stumble to BBI this weekend.

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Dont know how you can say that. If Districts girls couldnt play they wouldnt be sitting in 2nd spot on the ladder, if they couldnt shoot they wouldnt have such a high for and against differential, if they played proper D and didnt have those little anger issues they would very likely be on top of the ladder right now. At least one of their players (maybe more) is a shoe in for the State side (external issues not withstanding) You cant say they cant play. Districts and Logan play fairly similar games with similar talent on their rosters and have no doubt they will play the semi final from hell against their cross street rival. Pretty sure those Logan girls arent scared of a bit of ruff stuff and are only too pleased to respond in kind if someone else starts dishing it out. Lot will depend on how good the refs are and how consistent and equally they call what promises to be an all time 2 v 3 semi final.
With Ippy seemingly on a downward slide with their injury toll and Seahawks coming good at the right time they could possibly nab 4th spot and play Maroochy in the 1 v 4 game unless Maroochy stumble to BBI this weekend.

I think you missed the sarcasm of that post (like majorly!), after some of the SD bagging on this message board. Spartans are looking good.

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Yes the Ippy v RB game will decide who makes top 4. A reminder its not the be all, end all situation as its what you do at classics that really matters. Ippy will definitely benefit with there injured big coming through last week ok. If RB aren't on there game, then this big for Ippy will be making there offence look silly like the last time they clashed.

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Spartans just need to do what Seahawks did, beat the logan press, which then forces logan back into a half court game, which logan cannot play either offensively or defensively. if the spartans guards worry the logan guards like the seahawks guards did then they are a huge chance. MT picked up 3 offensive fouls under pressure. The logan team has no offense when she is not allowed to play. Add in the fact that 1 logan big was ejected for unsportsmanlike.

The player wasn't ejected for unsportsmanlike behaviour...she received an unsportsmanlike foul. I believe that that would be the same as a technical foul and carry a 5 minute sin bin? Please correct me if I'm wrong.

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Unsportsmanlike doesn't mean an ejection or a sin bin.

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The player wasn't ejected for unsportsmanlike behaviour...she received an unsportsmanlike foul. I believe that that would be the same as a technical foul and carry a 5 minute sin bin? Please correct me if I'm wrong.

The referee had two fists above her head which signifies being sent from the game and she never returned.....

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The referee had two fists above her head which signifies being sent from the game and she never returned.....

With unsportsman like fouls you do not get a sin bin or an ejection.

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The referee had two fists above her head which signifies being sent from the game and she never returned.....

It is my understanding it is one or the other, Ejection from the game or an unsportsman foul. And there is only 'sinbin' for Tech fouls for abusing officials or equipment, which is a five minute game time penalty. Which not all associations enforce anyways ( as I have seen at a few associations this year). Maybe referee educators need to be educated on local by-laws as well as the officia rules.

on the said issue, I dont believe the player was ejected only Teched. If she didnt return there must have been some other issue.

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The referee had two fists above her head which signifies being sent from the game and she never returned.....

It is a fist above the head with the other hand gripping the wrist, which doesn't signify being sent from the game, it signifies an unsportsmanlike foul. This is just another personal foul, not a sin bin or ejection. The official FIBA rulebook can be downloaded from the BQ website.

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The referee had two fists above her head which signifies being sent from the game and she never returned.....
just to clarify this, the big from logan received an unsportsmanlike foul and was not sent from the game but subbed off by the coaches.

regards
Sarah Ambrose

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just to clarify this, the big from logan received an unsportsmanlike foul and was not sent from the game but subbed off by the coaches.

regards
Sarah Ambrose

Thanks for the clarification Sarah you are a very mature young lady. Now the people writing on this forum can start writing about something a bit my interesting.........

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Maybe the low down on how Logan plan to destro Districts yet again this weekend!

You go girls!!

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Maybe the low down on how Logan plan to destro Districts yet again this weekend!

You go girls!!

Maybe they are planning another devastating 1 point victory

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Maybe they are planning another devastating 1 point victory
Why would either team bother? Isnt it next week that counts?

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oh well lets look forward to next week

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Why would either team bother? Isnt it next week that counts?

No it's classics that counts.

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dont count logan out just yet tell will turn around and districts this week

logan player threw up bricks forcing shoots again leave the 3pt shots for the 3pt shooters and you might just get the win.

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logan player threw up bricks forcing shoots again leave the 3pt shots for the 3pt shooters and you might just get the win.

actually the right players took the shots at the right time, if they made them thay would have been heroes if not we get these comments that are negative for 13 and 14 yr old basketballers.i didnt see anyone from logan that shot well even if they are 3 point shooters.

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You have to be kidding!

Spartans will only have 1 player named in this seasons state team so that blows your crap theory out the door!

My pick would be these 3 spartans players for state tiana, jess and kalani

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actually the right players took the shots at the right time, if they made them thay would have been heroes if not we get these comments that are negative for 13 and 14 yr old basketballers.i didnt see anyone from logan that shot well even if they are 3 point shooters.

Yep 2 weeks in a row 'trying to be a hero' you said it mum. Took the words right out of my mouth. And these arent negative comments they are facts.

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actually the right players took the shots at the right time, if they made them thay would have been heroes if not we get these comments that are negative for 13 and 14 yr old basketballers.i didnt see anyone from logan that shot well even if they are 3 point shooters.

Logan only has one three point shooter.

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Tiana is the only player from Districts that will make State.

The new girl is a Kiwi and not a Queenslander.

The rest are just average players not up to State level.

Logan will get the W against districts next week as the Kiwi girl isn't eligable to play finals basketball.

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Tiana is the only player from Districts that will make State.

The new girl is a Kiwi and not a Queenslander.

The rest are just average players not up to State level.

Logan will get the W against districts next week as the Kiwi girl isn't eligable to play finals basketball.
Want 50 cents to tell someone who cares, lots of very good players will not make state.
A classics win would be better than BQJBC final.

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Tiana is the only player from Districts that will make State.

The new girl is a Kiwi and not a Queenslander.

The rest are just average players not up to State level.

Logan will get the W against districts next week as the Kiwi girl isn't eligable to play finals basketball.
So Spartans get one and Logan get two players so what. Get over yourself mum, after all one of the Logan parents stated they are only 13 and 14 year not ready for WNBL just yet.

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Tiana is the only player from Districts that will make State.

The new girl is a Kiwi and not a Queenslander.

The rest are just average players not up to State level.

Logan will get the W against districts next week as the Kiwi girl isn't eligable to play finals basketball.
karen are you positive a kiwi cannot play in a queensland team. There are thousands of queenslanders who are kiwi. And you may be eating your words that only one spartans player will make state it might be that only 1 logan player will make state.

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I believe that Logan may have 3 to make state later next month. Megan and Aliesha will be in and a bottom age big Maddie may be in the cut as well, she continues to get stronger each week.

I am not a state selector/coach but I would definately have aliesha and Megan in my team :)

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It will make for an interesting semi next week with Logan vs Districts. Kalani put in a solid effort with 23 points. Final game score was 83 to 66. Just shows that it will be anyone's game next week.

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I believe that Logan may have 3 to make state later next month. Megan and Aliesha will be in and a bottom age big Maddie may be in the cut as well, she continues to get stronger each week.

I am not a state selector/coach but I would definately have aliesha and Megan in my team :)

my prediction 16 state team:
1. Tiana and Megan
2. Maroochy guard and Ashley heal
3. Alisha and Mickayla Ippy guard/forward???
4. Chelsea and purcell if eligiable (kiwi) or Page
5. Hannah Tusa and possible runaway bay or spartan big.

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Tiana is the only player from Districts that will make State.

The new girl is a Kiwi and not a Queenslander.

The rest are just average players not up to State level.

Logan will get the W against districts next week as the Kiwi girl isn't eligable to play finals basketball.
The new girl only has to be registered in QLD (and be good enough) to be in contention for state. Birthplace and Nationality dont matter so long as the necessary international clearances and licences are in order.

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Whats everyone's predictions for the state team?

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Tiana is the only player from Districts that will make State.

Interesting statement. Just wondering but in what role you would utilise her and what she brings to the table over the bigger more athletic guards in the 2 spot (Heal and Page-both of whom can fill the 3 and even 4 spots if required) or how her command of tempo and organisational skills are better than Gajewski and Trinder? Maybe I've missed something in my scouting.

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Forget about last years state players for a minute Janelle and Alex already no what there capable of from state team last year. Theres another player in contention Jess Wallace who also brings all round ability and slightly more height. Same tenacity as the 'other' 2. Very hard decisions all guards possesing brawn but need the brains behind it and be a team player.

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Were did the state under 16 girls team come last year at nationals, who was the coach and how many of last years team are trying out for this years team.

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Interesting statement. Just wondering but in what role you would utilise her and what she brings to the table over the bigger more athletic guards in the 2 spot (Heal and Page-both of whom can fill the 3 and even 4 spots if required) or how her command of tempo and organisational skills are better than Gajewski and Trinder? Maybe I've missed something in my scouting.

If you are 'scouting' surely you would know she would be played as a 1 in a state team , Heal is a shooting guard and Trinder would be coming off the bench.
Yes you have missed something. She is 100 miles an hour but that is her also her greatest asset. Can shoot a three , can drive and draw a foul. Is a absolute goer on defence and will take a charge against any sized player.

Who are you scouting for ?

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If you are 'scouting' surely you would know she would be played as a 1 in a state team , Heal is a shooting guard and Trinder would be coming off the bench.
Yes you have missed something. She is 100 miles an hour but that is her also her greatest asset. Can shoot a three , can drive and draw a foul. Is a absolute goer on defence and will take a charge against any sized player.

Who are you scouting for ?

You blew it when you said Trinder will come off the bench!! Megan is the team leader and will never be coming of the bench, sheesh!!

The game Megan played at last years nationals when she replaced an injured current Aust rep Michaela Donnely in the Qld south starting lineup in the playoff with WA for fifth place. Trinder was the star and by far the best player on the court. She ensured that the South team reversed an earlier thrashing to lead the queensland team to a stunning victory. That performance alone ensures Megan her spot in the team and I would guess more than likely the captains role too!!

One other thing whoever mentioned Alex being invovlved in the state team must be living under a rock, Alex Rappa is long gone from the state team coaching staff.

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You blew it when you said Trinder will come off the bench!! Megan is the team leader and will never be coming of the bench, sheesh!!

The game Megan played at last years nationals when she replaced an injured current Aust rep Michaela Donnely in the Qld south starting lineup in the playoff with WA for fifth place. Trinder was the star and by far the best player on the court. She ensured that the South team reversed an earlier thrashing to lead the queensland team to a stunning victory. That performance alone ensures Megan her spot in the team and I would guess more than likely the captains role too!!

I agree. No-one in the whole U16 PL comp communicates on the court like Megan does, she steers her team at both ends. It is a rare quality which you dont see very often. Her D is tough as needed at a nationals and she has a very healthy shot percentage as well. No question in her ability IMO :)

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You blew it when you said Trinder will come off the bench!! Megan is the team leader and will never be coming of the bench, sheesh!!

The game Megan played at last years nationals when she replaced an injured current Aust rep Michaela Donnely in the Qld south starting lineup in the playoff with WA for fifth place. Trinder was the star and by far the best player on the court. She ensured that the South team reversed an earlier thrashing to lead the queensland team to a stunning victory. That performance alone ensures Megan her spot in the team and I would guess more than likely the captains role too!!

One other thing whoever mentioned Alex being invovlved in the state team must be living under a rock, Alex Rappa is long gone from the state team coaching staff.

Some Mothers wear rose coloured glasses.

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Some Mothers wear rose coloured glasses.

So you got no answer and you resort to this..typical.

I am not female or related to any player in any of the 16's. Just telling it like it is, I was at the game in Tassie and Megan put on a show. Much respect for that young lady and her game!! She is no no benchie on this state team!!

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You blew it when you said Trinder will come off the bench!! Megan is the team leader and will never be coming of the bench, sheesh!!

The game Megan played at last years nationals when she replaced an injured current Aust rep Michaela Donnely in the Qld south starting lineup in the playoff with WA for fifth place. Trinder was the star and by far the best player on the court. She ensured that the South team reversed an earlier thrashing to lead the queensland team to a stunning victory. That performance alone ensures Megan her spot in the team and I would guess more than likely the captains role too!!
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Oh gosh. How tragic!

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I agree. No-one in the whole U16 PL comp communicates on the court like Megan does, she steers her team at both ends. It is a rare quality which you dont see very often. Her D is tough as needed at a nationals and she has a very healthy shot percentage as well. No question in her ability IMO :)
Gees is there anything about basketball this dude doesnt know??!!! How the hell would you know anything about what happens at that level and whats needed at Nationals and whats not???

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[QUOTE=Unregistered;24752]If you are 'scouting' surely you would know she would be played as a 1 in a state team , Heal is a shooting guard and Trinder would be coming off the bench.
Yes you have missed something. She is 100 miles an hour but that is her also her greatest asset. Can shoot a three , can drive and draw a foul. Is a absolute goer on defence and will take a charge against any sized player.
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Sorry Mum but reads like a "Mum written" infomercial not supported by any real data or apparent knowledge. Theres a dozen kids around who go at a hundred miles an hour can drive to the basket in local comp play rough defence and can take a charge but very few have the necessary understanding of time and score (tempo) and organisational skills and court vision to be an effective PG at the National level. Just an observation.

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Away from Mums picking State teams for a while and whats the goss with the remarkable Ipswich turnaraound????
Heard they whacked the improving Seahawks by 30+ last night at the Bay and are have M'dore squarely in their sights for next weeks semi!!
Are their injured players back or has Terry been running them dead all along???

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my prediction 16 state team:
1. Tiana and Megan
2. Maroochy guard and Ashley heal
3. Alisha and Mickayla Ippy guard/forward???
4. Chelsea and purcell if eligiable (kiwi) or Page
5. Hannah Tusa and possible runaway bay or spartan big.

What number is Mickayla from Ipswich. I am not sure if I know who she is. I think the state selectors are very weary with who they are going to pick for state. Some players are unable to play without there association teamates. I think this year there is only one certain.

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my prediction 16 state team:
1. Tiana and Megan
2. Maroochy guard and Ashley heal
3. Alisha and Mickayla Ippy guard/forward???
4. Chelsea and purcell if eligiable (kiwi) or Page
5. Hannah Tusa and possible runaway bay or spartan big.

I think number 7 from toowoomba has to be in with a show

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I think number 7 from toowoomba has to be in with a show

Agreed she is a tough player but unfortunately its the bigs that are lacking depth, whereas guards spots are very tough to crack into. Who would u leave out of those 4 guards.?????

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I think she is either 4 or 5 for ipswich, not sure.

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I think she is either 4 or 5 for ipswich, not sure.

If it is 4she isn't bad but doesn't play alot of defense I have seen better guards that can shoot I would put Toowoombas seven in.......

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I think number 7 from toowoomba has to be in with a show

What about Yasmin Miller I think there may need to be a spot for her. There is also number 5 and 12 for Ipswich don't know there names. Olivia and Hanna from Brisbane, Grace from the Gold Coast, I am sure their are plenty more that could be included........ No one on this forum is a state slector and no one will know until after classics Good Luck to all Girls

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Away from Mums picking State teams for a while and whats the goss with the remarkable Ipswich turnaraound????
Heard they whacked the improving Seahawks by 30+ last night at the Bay and are have M'dore squarely in their sights for next weeks semi!!
Are their injured players back or has Terry been running them dead all along???

Lets be accurate they bit bay by 9 and if that is all they have got then they will be not much for m'dore to handle. they won cause bay shot like crap in the 2nd and 3rd quarter. When bay got their press together ispwich struggled to get over halfway. Ipswich didn't win - the inconsistent bay lost.

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Did her knee and needs recon. out for best part of a year.

I'm confused, I thought Sarah Ambrose was gone. But a quick check of the BQ stats from last weekend's game shows she had 8 points & 1 foul. I wasn't at the game, did she play, or is she out???

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I'm confused, I thought Sarah Ambrose was gone. But a quick check of the BQ stats from last weekend's game shows she had 8 points & 1 foul. I wasn't at the game, did she play, or is she out???

She didn't play, although she was there to support her team. The stats are incorrect.

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She didn't play, although she was there to support her team. The stats are incorrect.

I think you will find stats across the board are consistantly wrong wether its human error like above, or parents upping their kids scores to look better. Hate think it happens but who checks I know my kids score aren't right some weeks. Also know from being on the score bench some times its guess work if the scorer didn't see not getting back up from others. Half the time parents have no clue what they are doing.

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Did anyone see Southern Districs beat Logan on the weekend?

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There could be a bolter from Southern Cup. Brisbane, Redlands and Logan have some good girls that trialled

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Did anyone see Southern Districs beat Logan on the weekend?

Although Logan have a strong team, surely they couldn't expect to beat a full strength Districts at home with 7 players. Districts played a fast paced game which Logan handled very well for the first quarter. However, Districts were able to keep the momentum going throughout the entire game bringing their subs on at the right time to maintain the tempo. Logan were unable to handle the pressure with many of their players becoming tired with only 2 subs on the bench. What has happened to the other Logan players?

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What about Yasmin Miller I think there may need to be a spot for her. There is also number 5 and 12 for Ipswich don't know there names. Olivia and Hanna from Brisbane, Grace from the Gold Coast, I am sure their are plenty more that could be included........ No one on this forum is a state slector and no one will know until after classics Good Luck to all Girls
Miller the most effective fastest and mobile interior player in the age group at present and has a 50%+ perimeter shot. No brainer to the astute judge.

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Miller the most effective fastest and mobile interior player in the age group at present and has a 50%+ perimeter shot. No brainer to the astute judge.

Not any longer my friend.

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One thing that has become obvious after reading through the last few pages-
regardless of the outcome of the next couple of games it doesnt really matter to people the outcome because the real deal will be the classics. I am not from spartans but right from the beginning I commented that this season was going to be brutal. Previous comments by others have proven that.
I enjoy watching spartans play because of the intensity they brng to a game. Now Ive read the previous comments and all I have to say is that whatever spartans are bringing, IT DOESNT MATTER because they are bringing on the court. And when the ref blows the whistle the game is over, The girls shake hands and they walk off the court AND ITS OVER!! Its a pity that others dont see it that way and then come on these forums to vent their frustration... the game is over..I use to cringe watching my daughter play against rougher girls but most of these girls are friends now and dont hold grudges..parents need to learn something from this..may parents should be shaking hands with the opposing teams parents ..after all we are the same!!!

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I think that the girls in all teams shake hands at the completion of their matches and show great sportsmanship.

Just a pity that some coaches and parents can't do the same.

At the end of the day it's only a game of basketball!

Good luck to all teams in this weekends semi finals.

I think Maroochydore will be too strong for Ipswich at home and Logan will bounce back from last weeks defeat to beat Districts (Logan have never lost 3 games in a row).

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Good luck to all 4 teams playing this weekend. Interesting selections for the last group of girls trialling for the state team and i really do hope those who have missed out still have the opportunity to make it through if they really perform outstandingly during classics.

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Good luck to all 4 teams playing this weekend. Interesting selections for the last group of girls trialling for the state team and i really do hope those who have missed out still have the opportunity to make it through if they really perform outstandingly during classics.
Do you mean they select the State team before the Classics are played? Assuming I've misunderstood as how would coaches know which players are able to perform in a tournament format, back up successfully, self manage their behaviour and emotional needs whilst away from home? (Its actually a vital component of selecting a team for Nationals especially at this extremely young age.) Lots of expectation and hype around this years selections but I reckon Janelle is astute and strong enough to put the best possible team on the floor regardless of who expects what of her.

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How did the semi's go for all 4 teams?

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How did the semi's go for all 4 teams?
Earth to 16 girls coaches...take Ipswich lightly at your peril!!
Maroochy girls havent learnt about how the intensity lifts in big games yet. Sailed through Ippys press no problem executed their offences no problem...5 missed lay ups, 7 missed free throws and 14 turnovers under the basket, all in the first quarter had Maroochy playing catch up all game. Only a couple of key plays by key players down the stretch and Gajewski going to work got the young Clipperesses home by 2.

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Is it true Manaha from Logan has pulled out again. How many times will Logan put her in a rep team for her to let them down. Hope this rumour isn't true.

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Is it true Manaha from Logan has pulled out again. How many times will Logan put her in a rep team for her to let them down. Hope this rumour isn't true.
Is it true Logan got a good hiding from Spartans tonite

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Does anyone think the state squad is missing some girls?

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Does anyone think the state squad is missing some girls?
Manaha from Logan?
Who is in this 'state squad' people keep talking about?

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Is it true Logan got a good hiding from Spartans tonite

Spartans won by 20+ points in a great team display.

Tiana was sensational all night long.

Maroochydore v Spartans final next week should be a close game.

Classics at Ipswich could be a different story though.

My rankings for Classics would be:

1. Townsville
2. Ipswich.
3. Maroochydore
4. Cairns
5. Spartans
6. Logan
7. Runaway Bay
8. BBI

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Spartans won by 20+ points in a great team display.

Tiana was sensational all night long.

Maroochydore v Spartans final next week should be a close game.

Classics at Ipswich could be a different story though.

My rankings for Classics would be:

1. Townsville
2. Ipswich.
3. Maroochydore
4. Cairns
5. Spartans
6. Logan
7. Runaway Bay
8. BBI

Didtricts/M'Dore was always going to be the GF of Premier League. The two best guards in the state got their teams to the end game. Will be a cracker game between two teams with completely different styles. For sure both coaches will be trying to ensure its played at their tempo. Whatever happens is sure to be close.
Then Districts step up another gear for Classics with the addition of a superstar player who has all the kids raving. Apparently she is 12 feet tall, runs lanes in a single bound, can shoot the ball from Sunnybank, dunks with both hands and feet, eats concrete for breakfast and is better looking than Lara Bingle.
Heard a lot of teams are preferring to spend Easter at the beach rather than turn up in Ippy to play such a scary team.
If anyone else is brave enough to play there it should go...
Districts/Townsville/Ipswich/Maroochydore in no particular order.

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Great game in Maroochydore as 4th Place Ipswich shook up the home team. The refs will always be questionable at Maroochydore but classics will sort that out. Ipswich had all players back but probably a bit rusty. Given a few trainings leading up to classics should be enough time to get the team ready so beware all. Ipswich started well straight off the mark but failed to keep up the momentum. Maroochydore was visibly shaken at times trying to put the points away but it was the pressure in the last dying seconds when the game was on the line that Ipswich had the ball but couldnt anything with it and in the end going down by two points.

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Great game in Maroochydore as 4th Place Ipswich shook up the home team. The refs will always be questionable at Maroochydore but classics will sort that out. Ipswich had all players back but probably a bit rusty. Given a few trainings leading up to classics should be enough time to get the team ready so beware all. Ipswich started well straight off the mark but failed to keep up the momentum. Maroochydore was visibly shaken at times trying to put the points away but it was the pressure in the last dying seconds when the game was on the line that Ipswich had the ball but couldnt anything with it and in the end going down by two points.
Great game and give Ippy their credit as they totally rattled the Mdore kids who simply arent big game hardened. But anyone at the game could tell you that those two referees totally lost control of the game and turned a basketball game into a scrapping cat fight. I thought the 4 consecutive uncalled smashes under the basket on 3 different Maroochy shooters who couldnt get their arms up enough to complete the shot and then the Ippy chick doing the flying tackle on the Maroochy guard being the only thing that made the red haired ref reluctantly blow his whistle was sort of typical of the standard of the game as a basketball contest.
Dead right neutral referees with ability on a neutral court will sort out that situation at Classics. Maroochy play a lot better with refs from anywhere else but Maroochydore and Districts. Any coach knows that if your confronted by a team thats bigger faster fitter more athletic and better than you the best way you can hope to sneak a win is to smash everyone and everything and rely on the refs inexperience or inconsistencies to keep you close. Maroochy have fallen to this tactic a couple of times this season...but they're getting better at handling it...just!
(You would have gone better just saying the Ipswich bigs seal better and have a better understanding of position and Maroochydore had their worst game of the season because the Ippy kids rattled them rather than going down the tired old "Maroochy refs" bullshit. We did you by 30 at your home venue with your home refs so how would you explain that? It was an exciting game and finish and could have gone either way and Ippy deserve full credit for realising the refs werent up to standard and exploiting it every step of the way)

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Manaha from Logan?
Who is in this 'state squad' people keep talking about?

You can find the list in the 'State Teams' section of the BQ website.

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Didtricts/M'Dore was always going to be the GF of Premier League. The two best guards in the state got their teams to the end game. Will be a cracker game between two teams with completely different styles. For sure both coaches will be trying to ensure its played at their tempo. Whatever happens is sure to be close.
Then Districts step up another gear for Classics with the addition of a superstar player who has all the kids raving. Apparently she is 12 feet tall, runs lanes in a single bound, can shoot the ball from Sunnybank, dunks with both hands and feet, eats concrete for breakfast and is better looking than Lara Bingle.
Heard a lot of teams are preferring to spend Easter at the beach rather than turn up in Ippy to play such a scary team.
If anyone else is brave enough to play there it should go...
Districts/Townsville/Ipswich/Maroochydore in no particular order.

If this were true no div one team would bother turning up. Districts have been beaten 3 times this season (twice by Maroochydore) and likely 3 times after next weekend as thay seem to have the beter match ups when they play each other.

Maybe if this girl is so good she should go straight into the WNBL?

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If this were true no div one team would bother turning up. Districts have been beaten 3 times this season (twice by Maroochydore) and likely 3 times after next weekend as thay seem to have the beter match ups when they play each other.

Maybe if this girl is so good she should go straight into the WNBL?

districts were beaten 3 times this season, but no team beat them twice - maroochydore lost to them in round 1 66-63, before they levelled it at the carnival 71-62. grand final promises to be a passionate, hard fought game that should not be missed.