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Should be an exciting season for the girls this year.
- Logan have 3 state players in the side and will be the team to beat. They won U12s premier league and are strong off the bench.
- Gold Coast have Krystal being a dominant force but she will need support from team mates.
- Courtney will tear it up for Southern Districts. With her quick running mate and the tough big under the ring should win plenty of games.
- Maroochydore have the best tall and the best small in the competition. Throw in the scoring machine from last years U12s and they are formidable.
- Ipswich have a few girls that played in coach T's all conquering classics winning side. With Kaiden leading the team they will combine as a tough and skillfull side.
- The wizards team played as a unit in div2 all last year. If they continue to improve they will be more than competitive against most teams. Regan will be a dominant forward but will need help from her team mates.
My apologies to the other teams as I can't remember you from 2 years ago. I am old and going senile.
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27-08-09, 14:00
Should be an exciting season for the girls this year.
- Logan have 3 state players in the side and will be the team to beat. They won U12s premier league and are strong off the bench.
- Gold Coast have Krystal being a dominant force but she will need support from team mates.
- Courtney will tear it up for Southern Districts. With her quick running mate and the tough big under the ring should win plenty of games.
- Maroochydore have the best tall and the best small in the competition. Throw in the scoring machine from last years U12s and they are formidable.
- Ipswich have a few girls that played in coach T's all conquering classics winning side. With Kaiden leading the team they will combine as a tough and skillfull side.
- The wizards team played as a unit in div2 all last year. If they continue to improve they will be more than competitive against most teams. Regan will be a dominant forward but will need help from her team mates.
My apologies to the other teams as I can't remember you from 2 years ago. I am old and going senile.
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A good summary , I see that the Spartans and Logan have named their teams.
Spartans have gone for the BIG option , couple of old heads in there but will need to play smart and find a style that suits them early in the season.
Interesting times ahead.
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28-08-09, 15:07
Maroochydore have the best small in Natalie 3rd highest scorer in premier last year(bottom age) and Milly the best tall and best rebounder in the competiton. Don't forget maroochydore only lost 1 game 2 years ago in the premier league and were undefeated in the Classics Should be an exciting season for the girls this year.
- Logan have 3 state players in the side and will be the team to beat. They won U12s premier league and are strong off the bench.
- Gold Coast have Krystal being a dominant force but she will need support from team mates.
- Courtney will tear it up for Southern Districts. With her quick running mate and the tough big under the ring should win plenty of games.
- Maroochydore have the best tall and the best small in the competition. Throw in the scoring machine from last years U12s and they are formidable.
- Ipswich have a few girls that played in coach T's all conquering classics winning side. With Kaiden leading the team they will combine as a tough and skillfull side.
- The wizards team played as a unit in div2 all last year. If they continue to improve they will be more than competitive against most teams. Regan will be a dominant forward but will need help from her team mates.
My apologies to the other teams as I can't remember you from 2 years ago. I am old and going senile.
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12-10-09, 08:04
okay after the gradings I think we have some form on the board.
My bold predictions .........
Too close to call at the moment but there are no real standout teams as yet , lots of really good individuals on teams but as groups the teams are still forming.
Have to like Ipswich as they seem to have 3 or 4 kids that can all play and Maroochydore but again very dependant on 2 players and are fairly small as well.
Dont know if Crystal can carry the whole team by herself as is the case with Northside , Regan has to play all the offence and take the hardest tag on defence as well.
Spartans have lost there main playmaker for at least 6 to 8 weeks so they need to make some adjustments very quickly.
Logan maybe the dark horse again but lack a dominant guard and outside shooting ability, there swarming press maybe a factor.
Should make for a very interesting season ahead.
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12-10-09, 11:51
Don't discount the Seahawks from your predictions. I was impressed to see how they battled on at gradings with only 6 - 7 girls present. This could be the team to beat when they roll out a full strength side in the competition proper. Their small players are exceptionally fast and skilful, and some great rebounding from their tall timber could make for some upsets.
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12-10-09, 13:11
Don't discount the Seahawks from your predictions. I was impressed to see how they battled on at gradings with only 6 - 7 girls present. [/b]This could be the team to beat [/b] when they roll out a full strength side in the competition proper. Their small players are exceptionally fast and skilful, and some great rebounding from their tall timber could make for some upsets.
Now this is more like a bold prediction ;)
There are some very talented individuals on the different teams. How these players combine with team mates will determine the outcome of the season.
Six teams will fight it out for spots in the four at the end of the year. SD, NS, MCY, LOG, GC and IPS.
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12-10-09, 18:47
Don't discount the Seahawks from your predictions. I was impressed to see how they battled on at gradings with only 6 - 7 girls present. This could be the team to beat when they roll out a full strength side in the competition proper. Their small players are exceptionally fast and skilful, and some great rebounding from their tall timber could make for some upsets.
Must say I have to agree with you here. They have a couple of strong forwards and a wickedly fast guard who is well worth watching - don't know her name, but has red hair. They could well be top four contenders this season.
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12-10-09, 21:44
My bold predictions .........
Too close to call at the moment but there are no real standout teams as yet , lots of really good individuals on teams but as groups the teams are still forming.
Not very bold then??
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13-10-09, 09:31
Must say I have to agree with you here. They have a couple of strong forwards and a wickedly fast guard who is well worth watching - don't know her name, but has red hair. They could well be top four contenders this season.
Did the seahawks have their best players at grading? Great to see that they made PL but they did only scrape in by a point. NS beat SW by over 30 and Maroochy beat them by 50+.
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13-10-09, 14:35
yes well i wish all teams well and RB did really well to beat SW with 1 bench player but I cant see them finishing in PL at any other position but where they got in last
no offence to them and I am sure they will improve but watching the other 7 teams they all had much stronger players and more of them but good luck anyway NS AND IPPY with maybe marooch will be the teams to beat
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14-10-09, 10:34
yes well i wish all teams well and RB did really well to beat SW with 1 bench player but I cant see them finishing in PL at any other position but where they got in last
no offence to them and I am sure they will improve but watching the other 7 teams they all had much stronger players and more of them but good luck anyway NS AND IPPY with maybe marooch will be the teams to beat
NS game is all based on one player at the moment , make her play both ends of the court and they will struggle.
She is very good in those short scrappy games but a fully timed game playing every minute against full court pressure on the NS guards may bring them undone.
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14-10-09, 11:57
NS game is all based on one player at the moment , make her play both ends of the court and they will struggle.
She is very good in those short scrappy games but a fully timed game playing every minute against full court pressure on the NS guards may bring them undone.
the argument of short grading games vs fully timed games does not wash.
as for NS relying on 1 player on the weekend, lucky for the rest of the comp then.... long season and I am sure more players will contribute as the season progresses. same goes for all teams, depends on how the coaches develops the rest of the group, from memory I think the NS coach has a fairly decent coaching background in junior development.....
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15-10-09, 09:25
who won in 12s two years ago.....what was finishing order....
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15-10-09, 09:41
who won in 12s two years ago.....what was finishing order....
If my memory serves me right I think that Marooch went through the whole season undefeated and lost the Grand Final to Logan.
Marooch won the Classics in a canter over Townsville, Logan and Spartans.
Gold Coast really struggled came about 8th at State but Krystal averaged about 30 points a game but no one else to play with.
I think I have my years right.
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15-10-09, 13:36
who won in 12s two years ago.....what was finishing order....
Logan won PL and Maroochy won classics.
What happened 2 years ago will not be relevant this year. Logan, Sthn Districts and Ipswich look to be bigger and stronger than the other teams this year and will be the teams to beat.
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15-10-09, 13:57
SOUTHERN DISTRICTS ??? didnt seem to dominate to me unless they had soem secret weapons they didnt wish to unleash at gradings
This is juniors the important thing isnt who wins its which teams develops all 10 players the best during the course of the season thats who should be rewarded
so i hope all girls in all teams have a great year and play with smiles on their faces, which doesnt mesan u have to enjoy losing and agressive competitive spirit is great to watch but its just a game have fun
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16-10-09, 17:45
Did the seahawks have their best players at grading? Great to see that they made PL but they did only scrape in by a point. NS beat SW by over 30 and Maroochy beat them by 50+.
not sure you are talking about seahawks, but they won 4 from 5 and only lost to Logan by a half dozen...
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16-10-09, 21:57
not sure you are talking about seahawks, but they won 4 from 5 and only lost to Logan by a half dozen...
are you saying seahawks won 4 from 5 at gradings this year
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17-10-09, 08:43
not sure you are talking about seahawks, but they won 4 from 5 and only lost to Logan by a half dozen...
Are you in the wrong thread? Seahawks won 2 from 5 and beat sw by a point to get into PL.
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Add to myFIBA Ladder After Round 2 POS TEAM P W L D B FF For Ag PC Pts
1 Ipswich Force 1 5 5 0 0 0 0 213 84 253.57 10
2 Logan Thunder 5 4 1 0 0 0 214 79 270.89 9
3 GC Waves 5 3 2 0 0 0 168 99 169.70 8
4 Seahawks GC 5 2 3 0 0 0 105 138 76.09 7
5 Redlands 5 1 4 0 0 0 102 222 45.95 6
6 BBI Silver 5 0 5 0 0 0 57 237 24.05 5
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18-10-09, 09:24
You never know whats going to happen at the end of the season. It is probably safe to say that LOGAN should be the strongest team as they have 3 QLD state players all on the one side so they should "technically" be the best side. They were all at grading right??? Also Maroochy have 2 state players and very strong players they are. Ipswich have 4 of last years team that went to nationals but I don't think they are all in the starting 5 this year, I didn't recognise two of their starters. Northside wizards have Regan who is fit enough to dominate down both ends of the court and is not easily shut down. Spartans will be strong once they have their full team up and running. Gold Coast are strong and have a great coach, don't under estimate the rest of the team.
It's going to be another great year this year. Good luck to everyone.
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28-10-09, 09:32
Maroochydore Clippers vs Southern Districts Spartans
Gold Coast Waves vs Ipswich Force
Northside Wizards vs Seahawks GC
Brisbane Capitals Gold vs Logan Thunder
bold tips and predictions ????
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28-10-09, 09:44
Maroochydore Clippers vs Southern Districts Spartans
Gold Coast Waves vs Ipswich Force
Northside Wizards vs Seahawks GC
Brisbane Capitals Gold vs Logan Thunder
bold tips and predictions ????
Maroochy too strong at home. 6+
Should be an interesting game on the coast. Ipswich by 4
Wizards far to good for Seahawks. 20+
Logan will beat a spirited Brisbane by 14+
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29-10-09, 09:25
Maroochy too strong at home. 6+
Should be an interesting game on the coast. Ipswich by 4
Wizards far to good for Seahawks. 20+
Logan will beat a spirited Brisbane by 14+
Agree with the bulk of your thoughts here. What will be interesting will be the actual scorelines as well as the margins. Will the blowouts necessarily result in a high winning score? Logan should thump Brisbane, but I can't see their score getting much over 50. Equally a 20 point margin is about right for the Wizards / Seahawks game - but again can't see a winning score much over 40 - 50. Both Brisbane and the Seahawks may lose out in the offensive side, but their defence should keep the scores respectable.
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29-10-09, 13:26
Agree with the bulk of your thoughts here. What will be interesting will be the actual scorelines as well as the margins. Will the blowouts necessarily result in a high winning score? Logan should thump Brisbane, but I can't see their score getting much over 50. Equally a 20 point margin is about right for the Wizards / Seahawks game - but again can't see a winning score much over 40 - 50. Both Brisbane and the Seahawks may lose out in the offensive side, but their defence should keep the scores respectable.
Good points , low scoring is indicative of individuals dominating games rather than teams executing offence and defences etc.
If your team can score upwards of 50 to 60 points a game you should be close each week. Assuming that in u14's the shooting percentage is no better than 30-35% you will need to take around 90 to 100 shots to make 30 baskets.
See how it pans out this weekend.
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01-11-09, 01:55
Maroochy too strong at home. 6+
Should be an interesting game on the coast. Ipswich by 4
Wizards far to good for Seahawks. 20+
Logan will beat a spirited Brisbane by 14+
4 out of 4.
Margin prediction was pretty good. Got the interesting game nearly right. Maroochy keep on keeping on. Wizards were great today and will take a very good team to beat them.
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04-11-09, 08:34
Logan Thunder vs Ipswich Force
Ipswich +8
Logan always a tough game at home.
Girls Seahawks GC vs Southern Districts Spartans
Spartans by +15
SD was missing 2 starters last week should be closer to full strength this week.
Northside Wizards vs Maroochydore Clippers
Marooch +4
First real test for NS against some quality opposition. Great matchup between the two bigs.
Brisbane Capitals Gold vs Gold Coast Waves
GC +8
Can Miss Mckenzie carry all the load for GC.
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05-11-09, 12:32
Logan Thunder vs Ipswich Force
Ipswich +8
Logan always a tough game at home.
Girls Seahawks GC vs Southern Districts Spartans
Spartans by +15
SD was missing 2 starters last week should be closer to full strength this week.
Northside Wizards vs Maroochydore Clippers
Marooch +4
First real test for NS against some quality opposition. Great matchup between the two bigs.
Brisbane Capitals Gold vs Gold Coast Waves
GC +8
Can Miss Mckenzie carry all the load for GC.
Logan to hand out Ipswich's first loss of the year. 10+
Spartans to thrash Seahawks 30+
Wizards to pip Maroochydore by 2 pts in a clinker of a game.
Gold coast by 10 over brissy.
Have fun girls.
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08-11-09, 05:35
Logan were fantastic against Ippy. 22 - 2 to logan at the first break. Well done girls!
Gold coast up by 1 pt over BBI
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09-11-09, 10:06
Logan were fantastic against Ippy. 22 - 2 to logan at the first break. Well done girls!
what happened to Ipswich in this game ?????
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09-11-09, 10:29
I think one of the Ipswich top scorers was away. Ipswich struggled from the get go.
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09-11-09, 12:15
Doesn't really matter if the best scorers away. Basketball is a team sport and all players should be able to contribute, if the best scoers away then the coach should of had a different game plan..
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09-11-09, 13:14
Doesn't really matter if the best scorers away. Basketball is a team sport and all players should be able to contribute, if the best scoers away then the coach should of had a different game plan..
The Lakers minus Kobe are going to struggle. Phil Jackson's a great coach but players get it done. The Bulls struggled when Jordan was out, but the team won 6 championships.
A good player doesn't make a great team. A good team missing their best player can make a huge difference.
If their best player was missing, it could be a totally different game next time. BUT it does matter.
Logan can only play those put in front of them, so well done to them for beating those who played on the day
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09-11-09, 13:37
In basketball if your best player is away and the team relies on that player then is it really a team. I know that one player can help a team but if that player was to be injured and out for a month then do the rest of the team take their basketballs and go home. I don't think so. They have to keep digging in each week and improving. Relying on one player is not a good option for any team in any age or competition. I say Congratulations to Logan and does it really matter who wasn't there Logan still gets the two points and no one rembers who wasn't there, all they remember is that Logan beat Ipswich
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10-11-09, 12:25
Logan Thunder vs Northside Wizards
Logan +4
Home court advantage to Logan plus lots of full court pressure on the NS guards should see them get the win.
Ipswich Force vs Maroochydore Clippers
Ips +2
Both coming off a loss and will be deperate for a win.
Southern Districts Spartans vs Gold Coast Waves
SD +4
2 Injured players back for SD this week ,maybe too big for GC. Again can Krystal carry the GC home.
Brisbane Capitals vs Seahawks
Bris +25
Too good for the poor old Seahawks , its gonna be a long year for them.
Only certain tip is Brisbane over the hapless Seahawks. The rest of the games should be crackers and could go either way.
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11-11-09, 13:27
In basketball if your best player is away and the team relies on that player then is it really a team. I know that one player can help a team but if that player was to be injured and out for a month then do the rest of the team take their basketballs and go home. I don't think so. They have to keep digging in each week and improving. Relying on one player is not a good option for any team in any age or competition. I say Congratulations to Logan and does it really matter who wasn't there Logan still gets the two points and no one rembers who wasn't there, all they remember is that Logan beat Ipswich
Does it really matter who wins any game in Round 2 and why.
What matters is who wins the Finals, who wins Classics, that's ALL people remember.
And if teams have players back, improve, injured at that time, the results can change.
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11-11-09, 14:23
The win lose debate can go on for ever but I do love watching the girls and can't believe how hard they play at such a young age, 12! I believe the girls stick to their game plan given by their coach and do the best they can and as we all know it's under that extreme pressure in finals and classics that provides that win. As a coach myself, not basketball, the support to player, coach and team from we parents is so important. Last year I didn't get to see many of the games because of my own commitments to sport but this year I am loving it. Win or lose we get in the car on the way home and I am a very proud parent. I thoroughly enjoy the competition although it can be a little costly this basketball. Have a great day everyone.
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18-11-09, 08:50
Ipswich Force vs Brisbane Capitals
IPs +10
Coming off 2 losses, Ipswich need a win here.
Southern Districts Spartans vs Northside Wizards
SD +6
Spartans at full strength for the first time this year , will need to contain NS inside game.
Seahawks GC vs Maroochydore Clippers
Marooch +40
Gold Coast Waves vs Logan Thunder
Logan + 10
Dont know what Logan are doing but it seems to be working.
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18-11-09, 11:29
Gold Coast will be hard to beat at home with their outstanding point guard dominating oponents so far this season.
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18-11-09, 12:09
I'm looking forward to the Crystal/Bridget showdown. It's great watching two good friends battle it out yet when watching them they are so considerate of each other - alot of respect there. Will be a great game.
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18-11-09, 19:19
Ipswich Force vs Brisbane Capitals
IPs +10
Coming off 2 losses, Ipswich need a win here.
Southern Districts Spartans vs Northside Wizards
SD +6
Spartans at full strength for the first time this year , will need to contain NS inside game.
Seahawks GC vs Maroochydore Clippers
Marooch +40
Gold Coast Waves vs Logan Thunder
Logan + 10
Dont know what Logan are doing but it seems to be working.
I keep hearing southern districts will be at full strength, but that isn't the case. Courtney has only had her cast removed this week, and probably won't be strong enough to play for at least another week. And Brittany (#1 big) hasn't trained since spraining her ankle, and has been "a week away" since she injured it. With half the team bottom agers, they are really struggling without their leaders on the court.
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23-11-09, 10:34
I'm looking forward to the Crystal/Bridget showdown. It's great watching two good friends battle it out yet when watching them they are so considerate of each other - alot of respect there. Will be a great game.
What a game! Fantastic Logan. Played as a team. Well done Justin!
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24-11-09, 15:49
Maroochydore Clippers vs Logan Thunder
Logan +8
Match of the round , Logans defence too strong for Marooch ... maybe.
Gold Coast Waves vs Seahawks GC
GC + 30
Krystal will run amok
Northside Wizards vs Brisbane Capitals
NS +10
NS playing some good team defence and isolating their main player ... should win, Brisbane proving to be a bit of a dark horse early in the Season.
Ipswich Force vs Southern Districts Spartans
IPS + 4
what has happened to these two teams ?, The return of Miss Woods should inspire the listless Spartans. Both teams will be desperate for a win.
The draws for the Carnival Rounds are up on BQ website. This is going to have a huge bearing on the end of the Season , can anyone explain the logic of not playing for 8 weeks and then playing 3 or 4 games on a weekend .......most teams lose any home court advantage , fatigue and injury will be a factor.
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24-11-09, 16:33
The logic behind the Carnival Weekends was so that all competitions could have all teams play twice. This stops different teams having easier or harder schedules than each other. There wa not enough time before easter to not have the carnival and play three more weekends.
The 8 week break is always painful but it's not possible to play games in this time, too many people away. And Players/Parents need a break at the end of a year. If you had it earlier in the season, would seem to early, too close to grading carnivals. If you had it in the end of the season would be right before Classics.
Fatigue and Injury will be a factor so better prepared teams with more depth will fare better. Similar to Classics really.
Not the most ideal solution and as a Coach of a Non Brisbane area team, trying to coordinate all players to be there for the two days is awkward, but I prefer this over an uneven competition
Maroochydore Clippers vs Logan Thunder
Logan +8
Match of the round , Logans defence too strong for Marooch ... maybe.
Gold Coast Waves vs Seahawks GC
GC + 30
Krystal will run amok
Northside Wizards vs Brisbane Capitals
NS +10
NS playing some good team defence and isolating their main player ... should win, Brisbane proving to be a bit of a dark horse early in the Season.
Ipswich Force vs Southern Districts Spartans
IPS + 4
what has happened to these two teams ?, The return of Miss Woods should inspire the listless Spartans. Both teams will be desperate for a win.
The draws for the Carnival Rounds are up on BQ website. This is going to have a huge bearing on the end of the Season , can anyone explain the logic of not playing for 8 weeks and then playing 3 or 4 games on a weekend .......most teams lose any home court advantage , fatigue and injury will be a factor.
I believe it was also a request from Basketball Australia to help in the preparation of players for national and international tourneys. It makes sense to me.
I'd like the season to be only 7 weeks long with 2 games a weekend, but its really unfair to our outer Brissy clubs to do that, so I know its not possible.
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25-11-09, 18:08
I believe it was also a request from Basketball Australia to help in the preparation of players for national and international tourneys. It makes sense to me.
I'd like the season to be only 7 weeks long with 2 games a weekend, but its really unfair to our outer Brissy clubs to do that, so I know its not possible.
Suggestion, line up the QLD season with the NSW and Victorian seasons they play late March to early August play Classics in June or October.
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26-11-09, 17:56
Maroochydore Clippers vs Logan Thunder
Logan +8
Match of the round , Logans defence too strong for Marooch ... maybe.
Gold Coast Waves vs Seahawks GC
GC + 30
Krystal will run amok
Northside Wizards vs Brisbane Capitals
NS +10
NS playing some good team defence and isolating their main player ... should win, Brisbane proving to be a bit of a dark horse early in the Season.
Ipswich Force vs Southern Districts Spartans
IPS + 4
what has happened to these two teams ?, The return of Miss Woods should inspire the listless Spartans. Both teams will be desperate for a win.
The draws for the Carnival Rounds are up on BQ website. This is going to have a huge bearing on the end of the Season , can anyone explain the logic of not playing for 8 weeks and then playing 3 or 4 games on a weekend .......most teams lose any home court advantage , fatigue and injury will be a factor.
Krystle needs to stay focused & not run amok when GC plays Runaway Bay, Maroochydore & Logan game going to be close - Milly will sure put up a fight!!! and North Side & Brisbane will be another close game to watch. Spartans will have to play hard to beat Ipswich..
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29-11-09, 15:12
Southern Districts vs Ipswich
Interesting match. Ipswich up for most of the game and up by 14 at half time. Last 3 minutes Spartans were down by 2 when they started to press, and got 2 quick layups. Then Ipswich just couldn't score. End score- Spartans 64 - Ippy 60. Courtney scoring 23 points. Spartans have Logan next week, and Ipswich have Runaway Bay so the gap will close most likely. Interesting times ahead.
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30-11-09, 16:01
So what do you think of the brisbane girls? they seem to be doing surprisingly well at the beginning of the season losing by 1 to GC, 5 to NS and coming back from 15 pts down to beat Ippy.
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01-12-09, 10:19
So what do you think of the brisbane girls? they seem to be doing surprisingly well at the beginning of the season losing by 1 to GC, 5 to NS and coming back from 15 pts down to beat Ippy.
They seem to play well as a team without having a one or two standout players like most of the other clubs. Scoring is spread across the whole squad, they also have the big advantage of 4 home games in a weekend after the Xmas break .....
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01-12-09, 11:10
You shouldn't discriminate against stand out players. They can't help it. Just look to the top of the ladder. Logan improve every game. Team to beat.
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02-12-09, 10:09
Logan Thunder vs. Southern Districts Spartans
Logan +8
SD finally got their full team on deck last weekend but Logan are the team to beat.
Ipswich Force vs. Seahawks GC
Ips + 30
Poor old Seahawks will struggle.
Maroochydore Clippers vs. Brisbane Capitals
Marooch +8
Marooch always strong at home , but Brisbane playing well.
Northside Wizards vs. Gold Coast Waves
NS + 6
Northside a bit too big for GC.
Enjoy .....
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05-12-09, 21:05
Logan lucky to walk away with a win. Refs were dodgy for both sides. Alot of players fouled out in the end. Spartans played well. Shooting was poor for logan. Logan still undefeated.
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07-12-09, 09:29
Logan lucky to walk away with a win. Refs were dodgy for both sides. Alot of players fouled out in the end. Spartans played well. Shooting was poor for logan. Logan still undefeated.
SD were up by 4 in the last quarter and got two really bad non calls against them , one a cross court that everyone in the Stadium but the Ref saw and a missed foul which resulted in a turnover and the SD player getting fouled out. 4 point swing there and Logan regained the momentum in the last part of the game. Could have been bit wasn't , life goes on.
Logan play well as a team without any real dominant player , they make layups and free throws and of course they have one the tallest players in the comp (didn't see her at Gradings), who is very raw but can put the ball back in from inside 5 feet. There outside shooting is almost non existent but they score a lot off second chance plays.
Comp is nicely set up for next year and the New Years Carnival round will be the make or break for some teams. I think that you will need at 7 to 8 wins to make the semis so the bottom 3 (IPS SD and BRIS) need to win virtually all their remaining games while Marooch, NS and GC will be looking to consolidate their spots.
Logan are probably as good as in and poor old Runaway Bay will continue to struggle.
Have a good break and a Merry Xmas.
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08-12-09, 14:28
Logan Thunder vs. Southern Districts Spartans
Logan +8
SD finally got their full team on deck last weekend but Logan are the team to beat.
Ipswich Force vs. Seahawks GC
Ips + 30
Poor old Seahawks will struggle.
Maroochydore Clippers vs. Brisbane Capitals
Marooch +8
Marooch always strong at home , but Brisbane playing well.
Northside Wizards vs. Gold Coast Waves
NS + 6
Northside a bit too big for GC.
Enjoy .....
Gold Coast had their match of the season with their 8 point win over Northside. Their excellent defence showed that NS weren't too big for the coast girls. There was no stopping them by the 3rd quater where they scored 20 points. Krystle definately had her match of the season.
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09-12-09, 05:53
I would have to agree Gold coast did have a great game on saturday. Krystle's game on Saturday both ends of the court was the best yet, she kept Regan to 10 points who is scoring about 20 points per game. But there coach would be happy with the team d to keep northside to 13 points in the 2nd half.
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15-12-09, 08:20
SD were up by 4 in the last quarter and got two really bad non calls against them , one a cross court that everyone in the Stadium but the Ref saw and a missed foul which resulted in a turnover and the SD player getting fouled out. 4 point swing there and Logan regained the momentum in the last part of the game. Could have been bit wasn't , life goes on.
Logan play well as a team without any real dominant player , they make layups and free throws and of course they have one the tallest players in the comp (didn't see her at Gradings), who is very raw but can put the ball back in from inside 5 feet. There outside shooting is almost non existent but they score a lot off second chance plays.
Comp is nicely set up for next year and the New Years Carnival round will be the make or break for some teams. I think that you will need at 7 to 8 wins to make the semis so the bottom 3 (IPS SD and BRIS) need to win virtually all their remaining games while Marooch, NS and GC will be looking to consolidate their spots.
Logan are probably as good as in and poor old Runaway Bay will continue to struggle.
Have a good break and a Merry Xmas.
I agree with the terrible refereeing, I also think that it cost SD the game but then again, SD did have their chances and they didn't take them. They'll be a lot hard at home and wioth some competent refs, I think SD will beat Logan comfortably
Logan will have to improve their awful shooting if they want to remain competitive, I counted more than 35 missed attempts, some of them being multiple misses from right under the basket. If they don't get this right, most of the other teams should beat them easily.
I've heard a lot about other players but not much about the Logan ones, I know they have three state players but who are they? Most of their on court structure seems to come from number 6 and number 13, who are they? When 13 got fouled off, they rallied but it's a different team when she's not on
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15-12-09, 09:49
I didn't think there were any state players in the logan side. State school sport isn't classed as state. Bridget O'Brien, number 13, was the only player to play in the logan 14's that went to Perth for nationals. Shooting is a worry for logan but can also be rectified. I thought when Bridget was fouled off, Angie played an awesome game finishing with 16 points for the game. Second round will be interesting and bring on State Classics.
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15-12-09, 11:41
I didn't think there were any state players in the logan side. State school sport isn't classed as state. Bridget O'Brien, number 13, was the only player to play in the logan 14's that went to Perth for nationals. Shooting is a worry for logan but can also be rectified. I thought when Bridget was fouled off, Angie played an awesome game finishing with 16 points for the game. Second round will be interesting and bring on State Classics.
I only said State Players becasue a previous post said they had 3, thanks for clearing that up.
Is Angie the number 6?, I didn;t think she got that many points
I think the second round will be insteresting and yes, bring on the classics
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15-12-09, 13:16
I agree that a school "state" side does not count as being a state player. But who is a State Player in u14's. NO ONE. State teams start in u16's, so there are many good players who will be state players but none yet!
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15-12-09, 13:52
Agreed
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15-12-09, 18:20
I agree that a school "state" side does not count as being a state player. But who is a State Player in u14's. NO ONE. State teams start in u16's, so there are many good players who will be state players but none yet!
Keep telling your daughter that, if it makes her feel better. I am sure that the girls and boys in the Qld primary school teams who came 1st-equal and 2nd respectively at school nationals would disagree with you! Most, if not all, of the kids would have been picked in a BQ team also, as they are consistently the top players in BQJBC.
Since it is 30 years since a Qld U16 team last won a national championship, I can't see why you would want to devalue the school team's achievement.
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15-12-09, 20:06
Sounds like a fantastic 16's for the future if both teams came first at schools this year. Do teachers coach Basketball Qld teams?
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15-12-09, 23:56
Sounds like a fantastic 16's for the future if both teams came first at schools this year. Do teachers coach Basketball Qld teams?
I agree with the author, this age group, especially in the Girls is very strong and in 2 years time there will be a lot of talented girls to choose from for the fair dinkum State team.
Yes you must be a teacher to coach in the Qld. State Schools championships, and therin lies the problem. Some regions have fantastic "real" coaches and sadly others have teachers who have NO idea. Unfortunately they all get a say in the selections, and they usually get 60/70 % of the team correct when picking the "state" teams, but there are always a few bolters.
It is school ball and congrats to those that make their "state" team and to those who don't; you have plenty of opportunities ahead to prove yourself in both School and real State rep teams.
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16-12-09, 09:07
Keep telling your daughter that, if it makes her feel better. I am sure that the girls and boys in the Qld primary school teams who came 1st-equal and 2nd respectively at school nationals would disagree with you! Most, if not all, of the kids would have been picked in a BQ team also, as they are consistently the top players in BQJBC.
Since it is 30 years since a Qld U16 team last won a national championship, I can't see why you would want to devalue the school team's achievement.
I don't have a daughter, or a son for that matter. But I am a Coach for a Real state side and when I see these school sides led by teachers without a clue, and some of the best players not there at all, I refuse to acknowledge them as a true state side. As I said in my earlier post, there are many great players in the comp, and of course some of them will be future state players, but having only played Primary School's Comp for Qld does not make you a true state player. Allow all these girls to develop instead of hyping them up on here with "X" team has so many state players so will be hard to beat/should be better or whatever.
And if this schools comp is a true competition, how do you come equal First or Second? In a true tournament a team wins the final - they're first, a team loses the final, they're second, everyone that didn't make the final ar 3rd or worse.
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16-12-09, 11:06
I don't have a daughter, or a son for that matter. But I am a Coach for a Real state side and when I see these school sides led by teachers without a clue, and some of the best players not there at all, I refuse to acknowledge them as a true state side. As I said in my earlier post, there are many great players in the comp, and of course some of them will be future state players, but having only played Primary School's Comp for Qld does not make you a true state player. Allow all these girls to develop instead of hyping them up on here with "X" team has so many state players so will be hard to beat/should be better or whatever.
And if this schools comp is a true competition, how do you come equal First or Second? In a true tournament a team wins the final - they're first, a team loses the final, they're second, everyone that didn't make the final ar 3rd or worse.
It would be interesting to know how many boys and girls selected in the primary schools team go on to make a BQ state team.
The problem in terms of developing as players is the players in the schools team are often first into developments squads, teams etc and other basketballers are sometimes more deserving or have a lot more potential going forward.
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16-12-09, 13:21
I had coached a player that didn't even make districts then made Australian Under 17 Netball Squad. Cream rises to the top and I feel it is important that these kids don't give up because they don't make a school team. My daughter didn't make met east in netball this year yet made Qld Under 17's squad. Potential is always in the eyes of the coaches and selectors. As difficult as this is for we parents, if the kids continue to enjoy the game and try not to compare where they are to others, they will, if determined enough, will make a Qld side. The Australian Sports Commission have evidence that there is a high drop out rate for girls in sport is between 15 and 17.
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16-12-09, 20:27
I don't have a daughter, or a son for that matter. But I am a Coach for a Real state side and when I see these school sides led by teachers without a clue, and some of the best players not there at all, I refuse to acknowledge them as a true state side. As I said in my earlier post, there are many great players in the comp, and of course some of them will be future state players, but having only played Primary School's Comp for Qld does not make you a true state player. Allow all these girls to develop instead of hyping them up on here with "X" team has so many state players so will be hard to beat/should be better or whatever.
And if this schools comp is a true competition, how do you come equal First or Second? In a true tournament a team wins the final - they're first, a team loses the final, they're second, everyone that didn't make the final ar 3rd or worse.
So it's only REAL if YOU are involved, is it?
Since players are selected for Qld North or Qld South at U16, maybe we should "refuse to acknowledge them as a true state side", but most of us wouldn't be so petty.
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16-12-09, 22:01
So it's only REAL if YOU are involved, is it?
Since players are selected for Qld North or Qld South at U16, maybe we should "refuse to acknowledge them as a true state side", but most of us wouldn't be so petty.
I think it's a shame that people can't give credit where it's due. This talk of "real" or "true" state players takes away from what these kids have achieved. The school state teams are picked from a carnival very similar to the state classics, with the girls who stand out going on to be selected.
Yes there is always a couple of role players that get in on someone else's coat-tails, that tends to happen when the team is picked from a carnival. But if they can play that role in a national comp & be successful, good on them.
And yes, the girls who get selected mightn't be as elite in a couple of years time, but that's sport. Some who make the state team in U16 also fade out or get overtaken by the time they play open basketball. That shouldn't detract from any of their achievements.
For the record, I think the 3 Logan State players (or "fake" state players if you must) were #13 Bridget O'Brien, #6 Kellianne Saul & #7 Annaleise Stoyko. Also, for the record, the Spartans had no school state players.
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17-12-09, 16:05
I think it's a shame that people can't give credit where it's due. This talk of "real" or "true" state players takes away from what these kids have achieved. The school state teams are picked from a carnival very similar to the state classics, with the girls who stand out going on to be selected.
Yes there is always a couple of role players that get in on someone else's coat-tails, that tends to happen when the team is picked from a carnival. But if they can play that role in a national comp & be successful, good on them.
And yes, the girls who get selected mightn't be as elite in a couple of years time, but that's sport. Some who make the state team in U16 also fade out or get overtaken by the time they play open basketball. That shouldn't detract from any of their achievements.
For the record, I think the 3 Logan State players (or "fake" state players if you must) were #13 Bridget O'Brien, #6 Kellianne Saul & #7 Annaleise Stoyko. Also, for the record, the Spartans had no school state players.
Well said, particularly the bit about kids achieving in sport, it is their achievement after all and not the achievement of their parents/friends/peers.
One further comment, kids should hopefully play the sport because they love the game and it should be played in a spirit of friendly competition, where teams enter and leave a venue with a smile and a positive attitude. I think only some of the teams are great ambassadors of this approach , its a pity its not mandatory behaviour
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18-12-09, 20:41
There are many sports that play for sheep stations. I've personally enjoyed my experience as an adult with basketball and as I have experience with many sports, I believe our experience is a positive one. Has anyone been on the sideline for kids soccer? You see you might think it is the childs choice to have a great time but we too contribute to how they feel. I can tell when a child has had the 'drive to the game talk' and then the 'debrief drive home' talk. The least amount of pressure with regards to making teams and court time the better. Skills, skills, skills and continue to assist them to have the information from coaches to perform their skills on court. How little or how great they try something, they have learnt and it is to their credit for trying. Lets not get caught up in State teams or which is more important. We all appreciate the effort each and every player make and lets help them love the game and enjoy the comradiere as a team. Thanks.
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12-01-10, 15:16
I agree that a school "state" side does not count as being a state player. But who is a State Player in u14's. NO ONE. State teams start in u16's, so there are many good players who will be state players but none yet!
This is only because BQ decided at the last cut not to have bottom age in the state team. Two bottom aged players made it to the final round only to be told they won't be allowing bottom ages this year. I don't think any child would appreciate hearing that school "state" doesn't count. I am not a Logan parent but all state players whether they are school state players or not have reached a great achievement and as long as the players, parents, family & friends are proud of their achievements who cares what the critics say.
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13-01-10, 06:53
I think it's a shame that people can't give credit where it's due. This talk of "real" or "true" state players takes away from what these kids have achieved. The school state teams are picked from a carnival very similar to the state classics, with the girls who stand out going on to be selected.
Yes there is always a couple of role players that get in on someone else's coat-tails, that tends to happen when the team is picked from a carnival. But if they can play that role in a national comp & be successful, good on them.
And yes, the girls who get selected mightn't be as elite in a couple of years time, but that's sport. Some who make the state team in U16 also fade out or get overtaken by the time they play open basketball. That shouldn't detract from any of their achievements.
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I've coached at real open National championships and was once invited to provide input to the selection of a Qld Schools team. Bunch of teachers pushing for kids from their school with no real idea or care about the balance of the team the roles and how the team might perform. Was enough for me after the team was picked and one teacher stomped her foot and yelled I'm not authorising this team without at least one kid from my school in it! Everybody sat back down and changed the team to suit. Another teacher told me later nobody cares much as its really a social expenses paid event for the teachers anyway.
Dont know why parents waste the money sending their kids. Bit more wholesome than schoolies I suppose.
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08-02-10, 12:07
Should be an exciting season for the girls this year.
- Logan have 3 state players in the side and will be the team to beat. They won U12s premier league and are strong off the bench.
- Gold Coast have Krystal being a dominant force but she will need support from team mates.
- Courtney will tear it up for Southern Districts. With her quick running mate and the tough big under the ring should win plenty of games.
- Maroochydore have the best tall and the best small in the competition. Throw in the scoring machine from last years U12s and they are formidable.
- Ipswich have a few girls that played in coach T's all conquering classics winning side. With Kaiden leading the team they will combine as a tough and skillfull side.
- The wizards team played as a unit in div2 all last year. If they continue to improve they will be more than competitive against most teams. Regan will be a dominant forward but will need help from her team mates.
My apologies to the other teams as I can't remember you from 2 years ago. I am old and going senile.
What a weekend it's been!. A very high standard of sportsmanship and of skill from all teams. The standout teams for me were GC versus Logan in particular, some contentious calls but an exciting fast paced game to watch, Ipswich; struggling a little with no Kaiden but a never give up attitude, Spartans, Nprthside and Brisbane, who keep improving every game and Sea Hawks a team with a great attitude regardless of the result.
Logan are still undefeated but GC came sooo close, I can't wait for the Northside and Maroochydore games, either team could do it but hats off the every one of the Logan players.
Only one thing I could critique was an unusual outburst from the Logan coach that surely must have been witnessed by a number of players and parents. In the 2nd Quarter I think it was against GC, Logan down by 10 or so, he called a timeout and he had a tantrum, throwing down his clipboard and letting loose with a verbal tirade that obviously upset a few of his players.
Surely this is children's sport, encouragement, enjoyment and skills development are the main points, not and I think they were the words he used " not good enough " comments yelled at the top of his voice to the mostly non starting five players on at the time.
Lighten up, you might have a group of great players now but keep that up and we'll gladly pick up the ex Logan players who leave because they don't want to cop that type of verbal abuse from a coach.
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08-02-10, 12:21
Only one thing I could critique was an unusual outburst from the Logan coach that surely must have been witnessed by a number of players and parents. In the 2nd Quarter I think it was against GC, Logan down by 10 or so, he called a timeout and he had a tantrum, throwing down his clipboard and letting loose with a verbal tirade that obviously upset a few of his players.
Surely this is children's sport, encouragement, enjoyment and skills development are the main points, not and I think they were the words he used " not good enough " comments yelled at the top of his voice to the mostly non starting five players on at the time.
Lighten up, you might have a group of great players now but keep that up and we'll gladly pick up the ex Logan players who leave because they don't want to cop that type of verbal abuse from a coach.[/QUOTE]
You know from what I here with the way their coaches are and their training (in all ages and sexes) other Assoc will have alot to chose from. They have really have dropped the ball in the last 3 years or so. Shame really. It's like they don't care.
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08-02-10, 13:14
Only one thing I could critique was an unusual outburst from the Logan coach that surely must have been witnessed by a number of players and parents. In the 2nd Quarter I think it was against GC, Logan down by 10 or so, he called a timeout and he had a tantrum, throwing down his clipboard and letting loose with a verbal tirade that obviously upset a few of his players.
Surely this is children's sport, encouragement, enjoyment and skills development are the main points, not and I think they were the words he used " not good enough " comments yelled at the top of his voice to the mostly non starting five players on at the time.
Lighten up, you might have a group of great players now but keep that up and we'll gladly pick up the ex Logan players who leave because they don't want to cop that type of verbal abuse from a coach.
You know from what I here with the way their coaches are and their training (in all ages and sexes) other Assoc will have alot to chose from. They have really have dropped the ball in the last 3 years or so. Shame really. It's like they don't care.[/QUOTE]
Maybe its because the coaches are in it for their own personal glory than building the future of Australia's Basketball community. One more win to promote on the coaching website of the coach in question....
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08-02-10, 13:28
Odd comments. I saw and he lost his lollie. What happens is the kids just lose respect. I've also witnessed other coaches in this age group yelling. Those damn sheep stations. The players will form their own opinion. Every sport has poorly behaved coaches. Maybe next year these kids will have a coach that is appropriate in his/her breaks. Logan have not dropped the ball on coaching but I'm sure some wish so they can grab the players Logan have developed.
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08-02-10, 13:43
You know from what I here with the way their coaches are and their training (in all ages and sexes) other Assoc will have alot to chose from. They have really have dropped the ball in the last 3 years or so. Shame really. It's like they don't care.[/QUOTE]
If you look at the rep teams this year they already have started leaving. Will be interesting to see if they stay there or come running back to Logan next year. Let see if loyalty comes into play next season.
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08-02-10, 15:05
You know from what I here with the way their coaches are and their training (in all ages and sexes) other Assoc will have alot to chose from. They have really have dropped the ball in the last 3 years or so. Shame really. It's like they don't care.
Maybe its because the coaches are in it for their own personal glory than building the future of Australia's Basketball community. One more win to promote on the coaching website of the coach in question....[/QUOTE]
I better clarify on the above, We have heard some coaches attitudes are to be questioned and coaching is very limited on what they no, from different age group (sounded I ment all) and training was hard to come by because they could't get courts to train on.
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08-02-10, 15:37
What was the result of the ippy vs gold coast game on the week end? I know it was called off mid game due to water on the court. Does that mean a draw?
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08-02-10, 15:48
Maybe its because the coaches are in it for their own personal glory than building the future of Australia's Basketball community. One more win to promote on the coaching website of the coach in question....
I better clarify on the above, We have heard some coaches attitudes are to be questioned and coaching is very limited on what they no, from different age group (sounded I ment all) and training was hard to come by because they could't get courts to train on.[/QUOTE]
Yes Logan basketball is going to the pack!
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09-02-10, 09:41
Only one thing I could critique was an unusual outburst from the Logan coach that surely must have been witnessed by a number of players and parents. In the 2nd Quarter I think it was against GC, Logan down by 10 or so, he called a timeout and he had a tantrum, throwing down his clipboard and letting loose with a verbal tirade that obviously upset a few of his players.
Surely this is children's sport, encouragement, enjoyment and skills development are the main points, not and I think they were the words he used " not good enough " comments yelled at the top of his voice to the mostly non starting five players on at the time.
Lighten up, you might have a group of great players now but keep that up and we'll gladly pick up the ex Logan players who leave because they don't want to cop that type of verbal abuse from a coach.
You know from what I here with the way their coaches are and their training (in all ages and sexes) other Assoc will have alot to chose from. They have really have dropped the ball in the last 3 years or so. Shame really. It's like they don't care.[/QUOTE]
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I thought that it was a classic piece of theatre to fire up his players, they came back and won. His team is still undefeated and I bet he sleeps well at night.
If you want to witness a tirade suggest you watch a Northside game ..........
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09-02-10, 11:44
You know from what I here with the way their coaches are and their training (in all ages and sexes) other Assoc will have alot to chose from. They have really have dropped the ball in the last 3 years or so. Shame really. It's like they don't care.
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I thought that it was a classic piece of theatre to fire up his players, they came back and won. His team is still undefeated and I bet he sleeps well at night.
If you want to witness a tirade suggest you watch a Northside game ..........[/QUOTE]
interesting that the northside coach also used to coach at logan.
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09-02-10, 15:56
You know from what I here with the way their coaches are and their training (in all ages and sexes) other Assoc will have alot to chose from. They have really have dropped the ball in the last 3 years or so. Shame really. It's like they don't care.
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I thought that it was a classic piece of theatre to fire up his players, they came back and won. His team is still undefeated and I bet he sleeps well at night.
If you want to witness a tirade suggest you watch a Northside game ..........[/QUOTE]
Well said, and it obviously worked, Logan won, obviously upsetting the writers predicting doom and gloom. These people must delight in doomsaying the end is nigh, perhaps they need a sandwich board and a megaphone to further spread their message.
I wonder what motivates those who write such rubbish as above, like suggesting Logan is going to the pack and all the players are leaving and other such gossip. Maybe it's jealousy at the success of the Logan model, from Junior Thunderball all the way to a WNBL team and including a well run administration team and facilities to boot. I say other associations would do better to observe and copy this model as a blueprint or is that what already happens
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09-02-10, 19:53
Under 14 Girls, I would argue is the closest and most even of all the age groups boys or girls....it is tight and tough, every single week. What a great age group...
all the talk about coaches is a little irrelevant, different strokes for different folks....some are loud, some quiet, some intense, some withdrawn, some animated, some boring....what people don't seem to understand is that coaches very rarely win games on the day.....it is what happens at practice, the learning that takes place there.......how much work do the kids do by themselves in their own time...I am pretty sure most coaches want the best for their teams, that's why they do it
some times in the younger age groups one gun kid can dominate a game, where this doesn't happen so much in 16s or 18s etc, etc...We have all seen the huge kid in 12s or 14s....get caught up by the others in 16s and 18s, happens all the time
the comp is great...all the coaches are doing a good job here....if everyone coached the same, maybe it wouldn't be a good comp....I like the fact I can go and watch an entertaining game every week...unlike some of the other age groups where there are 100 point blowouts each week
Runaway bay hasn't won a game, but they made premier league, and having seen them a couple of times, they are getting better - thats all you can ask
Gold coast - also getting better, very organised, also have best player in the comp - that Krystal kid - can go....and all the others must contribute.........if K fouls out, or gets injured....? but while she is in...lookout Logan
Logan - very tough first five - only team with a legitimate first five. Every team has a couple, but Logan has five legit kids..can they stay hungry
Northside - on their day can possibly beat anyone, or lose to any one. A couple of handy players - but the inexperienced ones make too many turnovers at key times
Spartens - some parents really talked them up on this forum early on....lots of big kids, and a couple of handy guards...might just be getting it together...weekend probably helped them..jury still out
Maroochydore - A couple of very handy kids. Arguably the best point guard in the comp., a great big kid who can block shots.....can be very good on their night, but need contributions from their lesser lights.....
Ipswich - definitely got the strongest kid, and she is left handed. Another very organised group, but maybe foul too much...bit of a dark horse for classics, be careful....
Brisbane - very serious looking group, a good guard....some good hustle, will cause some upsets, if teams go to sleep....will fight it out mid-table with Spartens, Ipswich and Northside
Finishing tips
1. Logan
2. Gold Coast
3. Maroochydore
4. Northside
5. Spartens
6. Ipswich
7. Brisbane
8. Runaway Bay
But 4, 5, 6....in any order.....box them in your trifecta
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09-02-10, 20:03
Only one thing I could critique was an unusual outburst from the Logan coach that surely must have been witnessed by a number of players and parents. In the 2nd Quarter I think it was against GC, Logan down by 10 or so, he called a timeout and he had a tantrum, throwing down his clipboard and letting loose with a verbal tirade that obviously upset a few of his players.
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Logan are undefeated......maybe his group needed a rev.....this is rep. ball....did you hear the alleged tirade.....a tirade doesn't necessarily mean abuse...sometimes animation and loudness gets a point across....give me a state team to look after any day....a team of awesome players, who make few mistakes, don't have to "tirade" so much.........
Give me passion any day.....I want my kids to be passionate about their endeavours.....sometimes kids need to be upset....what about the kids cut in try-outs or playing southern cup......
Sport has a scoreboard for a reason....it was designed as a substitute for war, after all....and yep I understand it is U14 girls.....sport is life..
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10-02-10, 09:17
The aforementioned coaches all have a style of their own, which is not always comfortable to watch, one never failing to have one of his team crying, another the great thrower of objects and yes, terrible tirades from another, but on the other side of the coin, they are passionate, committed, donate their time and have done so for years, with two of those coaches being very very successful I wouldn't be criticising too much.
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10-02-10, 12:23
Under 14 Girls, I would argue is the closest and most even of all the age groups boys or girls....it is tight and tough, every single week. What a great age group...
all the talk about coaches is a little irrelevant, different strokes for different folks....some are loud, some quiet, some intense, some withdrawn, some animated, some boring....what people don't seem to understand is that coaches very rarely win games on the day.....it is what happens at practice, the learning that takes place there.......how much work do the kids do by themselves in their own time...I am pretty sure most coaches want the best for their teams, that's why they do it
some times in the younger age groups one gun kid can dominate a game, where this doesn't happen so much in 16s or 18s etc, etc...We have all seen the huge kid in 12s or 14s....get caught up by the others in 16s and 18s, happens all the time
the comp is great...all the coaches are doing a good job here....if everyone coached the same, maybe it wouldn't be a good comp....I like the fact I can go and watch an entertaining game every week...unlike some of the other age groups where there are 100 point blowouts each week
Runaway bay hasn't won a game, but they made premier league, and having seen them a couple of times, they are getting better - thats all you can ask
Gold coast - also getting better, very organised, also have best player in the comp - that Krystal kid - can go....and all the others must contribute.........if K fouls out, or gets injured....? but while she is in...lookout Logan
Logan - very tough first five - only team with a legitimate first five. Every team has a couple, but Logan has five legit kids..can they stay hungry
Northside - on their day can possibly beat anyone, or lose to any one. A couple of handy players - but the inexperienced ones make too many turnovers at key times
Spartens - some parents really talked them up on this forum early on....lots of big kids, and a couple of handy guards...might just be getting it together...weekend probably helped them..jury still out
Maroochydore - A couple of very handy kids. Arguably the best point guard in the comp., a great big kid who can block shots.....can be very good on their night, but need contributions from their lesser lights.....
Ipswich - definitely got the strongest kid, and she is left handed. Another very organised group, but maybe foul too much...bit of a dark horse for classics, be careful....
Brisbane - very serious looking group, a good guard....some good hustle, will cause some upsets, if teams go to sleep....will fight it out mid-table with Spartens, Ipswich and Northside
Finishing tips
1. Logan
2. Gold Coast
3. Maroochydore
4. Northside
5. Spartens
6. Ipswich
7. Brisbane
8. Runaway Bay
But 4, 5, 6....in any order.....box them in your trifecta
Can't argue with any of this.
Logan, Disctricts and Brisbane have a good spread of players through the team. Gold coast, wizards and Ipswich rely on one strong player each and Maroochydore have 2. The coach that can create a cohesive team will challenge Logan at classics.
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10-02-10, 14:55
Can't argue with any of this.
Logan, Disctricts and Brisbane have a good spread of players through the team. Gold coast, wizards and Ipswich rely on one strong player each and Maroochydore have 2. The coach that can create a cohesive team will challenge Logan at classics.
Thanks....
I'm glad I wasn't raving..
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10-02-10, 16:19
Give it a rest!
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11-02-10, 10:50
Time to move on ......
This weeks games
Maroochydore 7-3 Vs Ipswich 3-6
Maroochydore girls to win and secure a finals berth that will put Ipswich out of semis.
Northside 6-4 Vs Logan 10-0
GC got close last week but Logan should regroup and win here
Gold Coast 6-3 Vs Spartans 5-5
Krystal will get her points against any team but it is the GC defence that is getting the job done as well only conceding 38 points per game ,Spartans need a win here to stay in the running.
Runaway Bay 0-10 Vs BBI 2-8
BBI out of the running but too strong for the poor old Seahawks.
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11-02-10, 11:08
Time to move on ......
This weeks games
Maroochydore 7-3 Vs Ipswich 3-6
Maroochydore girls to win and secure a finals berth that will put Ipswich out of semis.
Northside 6-4 Vs Logan 10-0
GC got close last week but Logan should regroup and win here
Gold Coast 6-3 Vs Spartans 5-5
Krystal will get her points against any team but it is the GC defence that is getting the job done as well only conceding 38 points per game ,Spartans need a win here to stay in the running.
Runaway Bay 0-10 Vs BBI 2-8
BBI out of the running but too strong for the poor old Seahawks.
Yes it is time, good to see a focus back on the basketball.
Can someone tell me the site I can go to for the game stats for all teams over the season? A stupid question probably but after all the comments etc regarding this league, I'm interested in having a look. Thanks
bq website under draws/results
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11-02-10, 11:15
Basketball Qld is great for stats. Go on competitions, select the age group, select the team and then select the player.
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13-02-10, 21:25
heard the spartans beat gold coast by about 40 points, maybe the top 4 isn't set just yet.
spartans look to be putting their injury dramas behind them, but what's happened to gold coast? just last weekend they smashed maroochydore & almost knocked off logan.......... that's some drop off.
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14-02-10, 15:13
heard the spartans beat gold coast by about 40 points, maybe the top 4 isn't set just yet.
spartans look to be putting their injury dramas behind them, but what's happened to gold coast? just last weekend they smashed maroochydore & almost knocked off logan.......... that's some drop off.
Maroochydore only trained twice over the holidays and i dont think were prepared for the first game. They went on in the second game to beat spartans. The reason spartans won is because it was a team playing a individual.
Interesting times ahead.
Any predictions...
Runaway Bay vs Gold Coast
Logan vs Maroochydore
Spartand vs Ippy
Brisbane vs Northside
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16-02-10, 15:34
Maroochydore only trained twice over the holidays and i dont think were prepared for the first game. They went on in the second game to beat spartans. The reason spartans won is because it was a team playing a individual.
Interesting times ahead.
Any predictions...
Runaway Bay vs Gold Coast
Logan vs Maroochydore
Spartand vs Ippy
Brisbane vs Northside
I predict GC to beat Runaway Bay by 30 plus, GC will bounce back
Logan Vs Maroochydore, match of the round for me, almost too close to call but I think Logan will do enough to win here
Spartans to beat ippy in a tight game, Spartans are playing better every week
Northside to beat Brisbane in a tight game, Northside lead Logan for a while and they were unlucky not to finish them off, their defence should get them home
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16-02-10, 16:39
I predict GC to beat Runaway Bay by 30 plus, GC will bounce back
Logan Vs Maroochydore, match of the round for me, almost too close to call but I think Logan will do enough to win here
Spartans to beat ippy in a tight game, Spartans are playing better every week
Northside to beat Brisbane in a tight game, Northside lead Logan for a while and they were unlucky not to finish them off, their defence should get them home
Agree with the predictions but that then leaves the ladder as follows :-
Logan 12-0
Maroochydore 7-5
N/Side 7-5
Spartans 7-5
GC 7-4 (game in hand )
Great comp we are having this year.
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20-02-10, 19:34
Spartans won over Ipswich by 5 or so. A real grind with neither team being able to settle into sort of pattern.
Refs require new lungs after the amount of fouls on both teams.
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21-02-10, 13:45
Spartans won over Ipswich by 5 or so. A real grind with neither team being able to settle into sort of pattern.
Refs require new lungs after the amount of fouls on both teams.
refs swallowed their whistles in the 2nd minute
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21-02-10, 16:31
refs swallowed their whistles in the 2nd minute
really ..I think that with 6 players fouled out it was just the opposite.
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23-02-10, 06:30
where/when will the GC vs Ipswich game be played at, as it was part of the tournament that was cancelled surely a neutral venue would be fair for both teams and the rest of the teams who will be very interested in the result.
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23-02-10, 06:43
Did anyone see the logan - maroochydore game? Logan played a great team game. Looking across at the game our group was impressed with number 13 from logan. Who is she?
Well done logan. Great team effort.
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23-02-10, 14:43
where/when will the GC vs Ipswich game be played at, as it was part of the tournament that was cancelled surely a neutral venue would be fair for both teams and the rest of the teams who will be very interested in the result.
Yes, it's at a neutral venue, game's this Sunday. Plenty riding on this one for Gold Coast, Northside & Districts, really is a tight run home. It will probably come down to the last round, with Northside playing Gold Coast at Carrara.
U14 Girls Premier League – Ipswich v Gold Coast – 28th Feb 3:00pm at Insports, Logan
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23-02-10, 18:24
getting down to the business end of the season now, this weeks games are crucial to final placings.
Spartans 7-5 Vs BBI
SD should win but better not take this game lightly.
Marooch 7-5 Vs GC 7-4
Dont know what happened last week but I think Marooch will bounce back
Logan 12-0 Vs Runaway Bay
The greatest upset ever ....dont think so
Ips 4-7 Vs Northside 7-5
Season is over for Ipswich the have nothing to lose, can they get themselves up and make Northsides coach head explode.
Make up game.
Ips Vs GC at Logan
If GC lose on Saturday and NS win this game will be vital for GC
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24-02-10, 09:12
Did anyone see the logan - maroochydore game? Logan played a great team game. Looking across at the game our group was impressed with number 13 from logan. Who is she?
Well done logan. Great team effort.
Number 13 is Bridget O'Brien, she plays for the Jazz Club at Insports as well as for her school, John Paul College. This forum talks a lot about the top players in the other teams, like Millie, Crystal etc but never seems to talk about Bridget, which is unusual given Bridget's ability and skill level.
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24-02-10, 19:07
Number 13 is Bridget O'Brien, she plays for the Jazz Club at Insports as well as for her school, John Paul College. This forum talks a lot about the top players in the other teams, like Millie, Crystal etc but never seems to talk about Bridget, which is unusual given Bridget's ability and skill level.
There are probably 6 or 7 kids that dominate this whole comp , just looking at the Stats doesnt not give the whole profile.
Miss Obrien plays in probably the best team, points are shared around.
Take out one of the other ' top' players and the whole team would collapse as was seen at the GC the other week and at Spartans in the early rounds.
But it all bodes well for the future state teams etc.
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25-02-10, 15:03
Number 13 is Bridget O'Brien, she plays for the Jazz Club at Insports as well as for her school, John Paul College. This forum talks a lot about the top players in the other teams, like Millie, Crystal etc but never seems to talk about Bridget, which is unusual given Bridget's ability and skill level.
Bridget is great from what I have seen of here at school level great talent but shares the ball around, very humble a future champ
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25-02-10, 15:30
There are probably 6 or 7 kids that dominate this whole comp , just looking at the Stats doesnt not give the whole profile.
Miss Obrien plays in probably the best team, points are shared around.
Take out one of the other ' top' players and the whole team would collapse as was seen at the GC the other week and at Spartans in the early rounds.
But it all bodes well for the future state teams etc.
The stats don't give the whole profile but if you look at average points then the top 9 players are revealed, imho. A nice mix of size with plenty of speed, power and lots of talent. 2 pg, 2sg, 1sf, 2pf, 2c .
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28-02-10, 20:02
Has any one got a result from Ipswich Gold Coast game today
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01-03-10, 10:47
Has any one got a result from Ipswich Gold Coast game today
GC won leaves the state of the comp like this
Logan 13-0
GC 9-4
SD 8-5
Mar 7-6
Northside 7-6
Next week
GC Vs NS
SD Vs Logan
Brisbane Vs Marooch.
If GC defeat Northside and Maroochydore defeat Brisbane and even if SD lose to Logan Northside will miss out.
If Northside defeat GC and SD lose to Logan and Maroochydore defeat Brisbane all three teams will be at 8-6
If SD defeat logan they will be through and Marooch and Northside will be tied 4th assuming that Northside win.
I'm not sure how tied positions are calculated if it goes on % or results based against each other or there maybe a playoff .
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01-03-10, 13:05
GC won leaves the state of the comp like this
Logan 13-0
GC 9-4
SD 8-5
Mar 7-6
Northside 7-6
Next week
GC Vs NS
SD Vs Logan
Brisbane Vs Marooch.
If GC defeat Northside and Maroochydore defeat Brisbane and even if SD lose to Logan Northside will miss out.
If Northside defeat GC and SD lose to Logan and Maroochydore defeat Brisbane all three teams will be at 8-6
If SD defeat logan they will be through and Marooch and Northside will be tied 4th assuming that Northside win.
I'm not sure how tied positions are calculated if it goes on % or results based against each other or there maybe a playoff .
What a Comp! I can't remember it being so close for 2,3rd and 4th. The burning question, how do you beat Logan? Any ideas?
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01-03-10, 14:06
What a Comp! I can't remember it being so close for 2,3rd and 4th. The burning question, how do you beat Logan? Any ideas?
Maybe they are worried because I saw the coach from logan watching the ipswich v gold coast game with his play board taking notes. But if someone does beat them the will have to play well all game. Maybe Sd can do it this round ????
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01-03-10, 14:34
Maybe they are worried because I saw the coach from logan watching the ipswich v gold coast game with his play board taking notes. But if someone does beat them the will have to play well all game. Maybe Sd can do it this round ????
Spartans have played poorly the last 2 weeks and managed to win, will need to be on there game this week if they are to be taken seriously.
Lack of commitment on defence is letting them down , too many fouls and conceding too many points.
Will all probably come down to if Northside can beat Gold Coast this weekend. Going to be some anxious people waiting for results on Saturday night.
PS I dont think the Gold Coast playbook is too hard to work out. :-)
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01-03-10, 15:07
Spartans have played poorly the last 2 weeks and managed to win, will need to be on there game this week if they are to be taken seriously.
Lack of commitment on defence is letting them down , too many fouls and conceding too many points.
Will all probably come down to if Northside can beat Gold Coast this weekend. Going to be some anxious people waiting for results on Saturday night.
PS I dont think the Gold Coast playbook is too hard to work out. :-)
Do you think he was just looking at Gold Coast.
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01-03-10, 17:13
Maroochydore only trained twice over the holidays and i dont think were prepared for the first game (against Gold Coast). They went on in the second game to beat spartans. The reason spartans won (against Gold Coast) is because it was a team playing a individual.
Interesting times ahead.
Looks like the individual might just have Maroochydore's number. Not only that, she backed it up the following day with a win over an Ipswich team that had just beaten Northside, to lock Gold Coast into the finals.
What a great final round, there will be plenty of nervous people on Saturday night, waiting for the other results to come in. You would have to think Maroochydore will win & Spartans lose, which makes G.C. vs Northside critical.
Interesting times ahead - you're not wrong there!
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05-03-10, 21:04
Where's our tipster for tomorrows games
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05-03-10, 21:58
Where's our tipster for tomorrows games
I did the scenarios and that nearly exhausted me, but here goes, i will as always try and disguise my bias.
GC Vs Northside
Miss McK to bring home the home team by 5.
SD vs Logan
SD will have to play with a whole lot more intensity than they have the past few weeks. Logan +6
Runaway Bay Vs Ips
Thank you Seahawks its been fun. Ipswich to re-group for the Classics. Ips +35
BBI Vs Marooch
Should be Marooch in a doddle , but they have not quite been the same team after Xmas. Some real mixed results but they will be there in the semis. Marooch + 15.
If anybody has the result of GC Vs NS pls let us know early as the BQ website has been a bit tardy over the past few weeks.
Good luck to all.
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06-03-10, 09:51
how's this for a couple of hypotheticals......
if maroochydore beat brisbane, wizards beat gold coast and spartans beat logan, spartans finish second with a home court semi .
if maroochydore beat brisbane, wizards beat gold coast but spartans lose to logan, spartans finish fifth & miss the semis entirely.
not suggesting wizards are favourites to beat gold coast, just interesting to see the difference 1 game in the final round could make.
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06-03-10, 13:55
I did the scenarios and that nearly exhausted me, but here goes, i will as always try and disguise my bias.
GC Vs Northside
Miss McK to bring home the home team by 5.
SD vs Logan
SD will have to play with a whole lot more intensity than they have the past few weeks. Logan +6
Runaway Bay Vs Ips
Thank you Seahawks its been fun. Ipswich to re-group for the Classics. Ips +35
BBI Vs Marooch
Should be Marooch in a doddle , but they have not quite been the same team after Xmas. Some real mixed results but they will be there in the semis. Marooch + 15.
If anybody has the result of GC Vs NS pls let us know early as the BQ website has been a bit tardy over the past few weeks.
Good luck to all.
I wouldn't be suprised if Spartans beat Logan.
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06-03-10, 18:19
logan had their way with districts, any news on northside vs gold coast?
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06-03-10, 21:23
logan had their way with districts, any news on northside vs gold coast?
Wizards got up. There best game this season. 53-35
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06-03-10, 22:35
logan had their way with districts, any news on northside vs gold coast?
Cannot turn the ball over 30 or 40 times and expect to win anything
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07-03-10, 04:53
Cannot turn the ball over 30 or 40 times and expect to win anything
A little work on throw ins wouldn't go astray. Seems to be alot of stress all over the court when they throw it in.
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07-03-10, 11:11
A little work on throw ins wouldn't go astray. Seems to be alot of stress all over the court when they throw it in.
They have 10 players in the front court so number 4 their point guard struggles to get it up they need to let her have some space.
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07-03-10, 12:55
A little work on throw ins wouldn't go astray. Seems to be alot of stress all over the court when they throw it in.
yes, those big lollipop passes were begging to be stolen, and they kept coming all game. bazaar, especially for such a critical game for them.
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08-03-10, 12:26
Bridget is great from what I have seen of here at school level great talent but shares the ball around, very humble a future champ
Against SD, the chief destroyer for Logan was Bridget, she was in everything and they couldn't shut her down. Her left hand shot was great as was the passing game.
One thing, during some of the SD throw in's, Bridget was really close to the thrower and a couple of time prevented the throw in or caught it and scored, isn't that illegal to be that close?
I still think SD can go all the way but we must stop throwing the ball away with dumb passes
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08-03-10, 13:24
Against SD, the chief destroyer for Logan was Bridget, she was in everything and they couldn't shut her down. Her left hand shot was great as was the passing game.
One thing, during some of the SD throw in's, Bridget was really close to the thrower and a couple of time prevented the throw in or caught it and scored, isn't that illegal to be that close?
I still think SD can go all the way but we must stop throwing the ball away with dumb passes
I think the player throwing in needs to step back. Does anyone know the ruling on this. Maroochydore stood back off the line when Bridget was defending.
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08-03-10, 14:11
I think the player throwing in needs to step back. Does anyone know the ruling on this. Maroochydore stood back off the line when Bridget was defending.
Defensive player can stand up to the line but cannot come over it or break the plane of the line, there was plenty of room at SD on the weekend for Spartans players to step back and create room. problem was with the quality of the pass not the presence of Miss Obrien.
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08-03-10, 20:04
any thoughts (constructive please) .....
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08-03-10, 20:17
any thoughts (constructive please) .....
Logan make the extra pass better than any other team, and score more than their fair share of easy baskets as a result. As yet, the defensive rotations after help defence steps up just isn't happening, might be a good starting point.
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09-03-10, 18:42
Logan make the extra pass better than any other team, and score more than their fair share of easy baskets as a result. As yet, the defensive rotations after help defence steps up just isn't happening, might be a good starting point..
They have scored 800 points and conceded only 400 ,without being able to shoot from outside the key, tells you that their offence is generated from the defence ie press.
Logan play a fast and physical game but I believe that they may be vulnerable if you can get the ball inbounds and move it up the court quickly. SD had the right idea last week but did not execute their press break at all. The Logan guards are running as soon as Obrien rebounds as she can make a quick and long outlet pass and they are off to the races.
There were a couple of times where the Logan press was easily broken and SD were shooting uncontested layups. It was only a 4 point game at halftime but the Logan press broke SD down in the 3rd quarter.
They are by far the best 'team' in the comp and while the other teams have outstanding individuals (or two) it is not enough to compete with them all game.
They probably should go on and win the comp quite easily but all the pressure is on Logan to remain undefeated , all other teams have nothing to lose against them.
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10-03-10, 11:39
Where is our great predictor? What will happen this weekend? Clean slate for all four teams and anything can happen in finals. Finals sport always brings out the best in players and the best sport is when it is closely contested. Good luck to all teams in the semi finals.
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10-03-10, 19:34
Where is our great predictor? What will happen this weekend? Clean slate for all four teams and anything can happen in finals. Finals sport always brings out the best in players and the best sport is when it is closely contested. Good luck to all teams in the semi finals.
the great predictor has returned and come up with the following prognostications:-
Is this it ? The week that Logan will lose. The longer their winning streak continues the closer they are to a loss. Heard that NS almost had them in the last quarter but Logan fell over the line. The occasion maybe too much for Northside but they have nothing to lose. Logan + 10.
Gold Coast seem to have the wood on Marooch at the moment , again it comes down to if Krystal can score enough points to beat a team. If Marooch can score over 45 points they will probably beat them but the GC is a funny place to play and the Refs seem to have a way of keeping 'things' in balance. Marooch + 6.
Please let us know results as soon as you can as the BQ results lady seems to be having a tough team of late getting anything up before Sunday arvo.
Good luck , enjoy your weekend.
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11-03-10, 14:16
the great predictor has returned and come up with the following prognostications:-
Is this it ? The week that Logan will lose. The longer their winning streak continues the closer they are to a loss. Heard that NS almost had them in the last quarter but Logan fell over the line. The occasion maybe too much for Northside but they have nothing to lose. Logan + 10.
Gold Coast seem to have the wood on Marooch at the moment , again it comes down to if Krystal can score enough points to beat a team. If Marooch can score over 45 points they will probably beat them but the GC is a funny place to play and the Refs seem to have a way of keeping 'things' in balance. Marooch + 6.
Please let us know results as soon as you can as the BQ results lady seems to be having a tough team of late getting anything up before Sunday arvo.
Good luck , enjoy your weekend.
Thanks for the predictions and I think you're right.
Logan at home and playing well are too strong for NS while Maroochydore have a lot of big game experience, even at the GC venue, they'll be hard to beat
Even though my team's not in the finals, I'm going to watch the Logan game, I've read a lot on this forum about them and I'd like to see for myself. I challenge all the forum contributors to do the same, stop talking and get supporting, get to either one of these games, the boys get too much press, why not support girls in their sport
My bold prediction
Maroochydore V Logan in the final, Logan to win a close match by 4
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11-03-10, 15:16
Thanks for the predictions and I think you're right.
Logan at home and playing well are too strong for NS while Maroochydore have a lot of big game experience, even at the GC venue, they'll be hard to beat
Even though my team's not in the finals, I'm going to watch the Logan game, I've read a lot on this forum about them and I'd like to see for myself. I challenge all the forum contributors to do the same, stop talking and get supporting, get to either one of these games, the boys get too much press, why not support girls in their sport
My bold prediction
Maroochydore V Logan in the final, Logan to win a close match by 4
I thought Maroochydore lost to Logan by about 30 last meeting. Why so close for the final. Was Maroochydore underdone for the last Logan clash? Will be interesting.
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12-03-10, 22:54
I thought Maroochydore lost to Logan by about 30 last meeting. Why so close for the final. Was Maroochydore underdone for the last Logan clash? Will be interesting.
How interesting will this weekend be? I think the NS coach's will explode because he doesn't think of the kid's but himself and his ego first. If NS get up it will be a true test to the players and their commintment to the game that bring the best out in them. logan are the team to beat and there's not many that are going to stop them. it will either be an easy win or a walk over.Only time will tell. If NS don't win, will the coach change assoc again.
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12-03-10, 23:30
How interesting will this weekend be? I think the NS coach's will explode because he doesn't think of the kid's but himself and his ego first. If NS get up it will be a true test to the players and their commintment to the game that bring the best out in them. logan are the team to beat and there's not many that are going to stop them. it will either be an easy win or a walk over.Only time will tell. If NS don't win, will the coach change assoc again.
Why be nasty. This thread had just redeemed itself and then you make those comments. Please leave it alone and it is all about the players. Why am I up this late. Just finished coaching. All the best to all girls and officials this weekend. Business end and scores are zip. Anyones game and the team that wins is the team that wants it the most. Looking forward to Saturday.
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12-03-10, 23:41
Why be nasty. This thread had just redeemed itself and then you make those comments. Please leave it alone and it is all about the players. Why am I up this late. Just finished coaching. All the best to all girls and officials this weekend. Business end and scores are zip. Anyones game and the team that wins is the team that wants it the most. Looking forward to Saturday.
it is all about the players!!!! which some coaches seem to forget!!! All the best to all teams this weekend. I just hope all coaches remember this!!
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13-03-10, 00:24
it is all about the players!!!! which some coaches seem to forget!!! All the best to all teams this weekend. I just hope all coaches remember this!!
yes you are right,it is all about the players. who performs well under pressure!This weekend will tell!, there are some standouts which the games will tell the outcomes. It just saddens me to see some coaches who see outcomes as they seem to be as they predict it should be. every team is different under pressure. And as a coach if you yell at every mistake they make
an don't finish on a postive.WELL I DON'T THINK YOU SHOULD BE COACHING. Get over yourself!! and your ego!! I wish all the final four the best. May the best team win!!!
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13-03-10, 19:27
Logan by 20. Logan played well and wizards played catch up.
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14-03-10, 12:33
the great predictor has returned and come up with the following prognostications:-
Is this it ? The week that Logan will lose. The longer their winning streak continues the closer they are to a loss. Heard that NS almost had them in the last quarter but Logan fell over the line. The occasion maybe too much for Northside but they have nothing to lose. Logan + 10.
Gold Coast seem to have the wood on Marooch at the moment , again it comes down to if Krystal can score enough points to beat a team. If Marooch can score over 45 points they will probably beat them but the GC is a funny place to play and the Refs seem to have a way of keeping 'things' in balance. Marooch + 6.
Please let us know results as soon as you can as the BQ results lady seems to be having a tough team of late getting anything up before Sunday arvo.
Good luck , enjoy your weekend.
GC up by 16 against Maroochy- a nice win for them, a very calm relaxed game. Great defence by all the GC girls which had Maroochy's 2 top scores only score 9 points each. Not just a one man team effort as alot predict. Krystle was focused which brought the whole team together to preform an excellent team game with great results. Good luck next week girls..
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16-03-10, 15:38
How interesting will this weekend be? I think the NS coach's will explode because he doesn't think of the kid's but himself and his ego first. If NS get up it will be a true test to the players and their commintment to the game that bring the best out in them. logan are the team to beat and there's not many that are going to stop them. it will either be an easy win or a walk over.Only time will tell. If NS don't win, will the coach change assoc again.
I watched the game and the coach's antics, he's certainly very vocal and he tried hard to fire up his players. That's not necessarily a bad thing but the players didn't seem to respond. Saying he'll leave for another association though is stirring, plain and simple. Good luck next year to NS
NS started well but too many turnovers plus an outstanding effort from the Logan number 13, I lost count of her offensive rebounds and fast break passes, supported by a great team effort from the other Logan players got Logan comfortably home. GC will be a different story, they played very well against Maroochy and they almost beat Logan the last time they played them. Whoever wins, it should be a fantastic game, why not get to Auchenflower to see it, makes more sense than stirring!
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16-03-10, 16:01
I watched the game and the coach's antics, he's certainly very vocal and he tried hard to fire up his players. That's not necessarily a bad thing but the players didn't seem to respond. Saying he'll leave for another association though is stirring, plain and simple. Good luck next year to NS
NS started well but too many turnovers plus an outstanding effort from the Logan number 13, I lost count of her offensive rebounds and fast break passes, supported by a great team effort from the other Logan players got Logan comfortably home. GC will be a different story, they played very well against Maroochy and they almost beat Logan the last time they played them. Whoever wins, it should be a fantastic game, why not get to Auchenflower to see it, makes more sense than stirring!
Hear hear, well said
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16-03-10, 17:04
I watched the game and the coach's antics, he's certainly very vocal and he tried hard to fire up his players. That's not necessarily a bad thing but the players didn't seem to respond. Saying he'll leave for another association though is stirring, plain and simple. Good luck next year to NS
NS started well but too many turnovers plus an outstanding effort from the Logan number 13, I lost count of her offensive rebounds and fast break passes, supported by a great team effort from the other Logan players got Logan comfortably home. GC will be a different story, they played very well against Maroochy and they almost beat Logan the last time they played them. Whoever wins, it should be a fantastic game, why not get to Auchenflower to see it, makes more sense than stirring!
Coaching is a subtle mix of bluff and theatre , if you are operating in mad panic mode the whole time there is no where to go when it is really needed.
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16-03-10, 20:47
I wonder what plans bq have, when the predicted rain forecast to fall on Saturday, starts to leak onto court 1 and call off the grand final just like it did when gold coast played ipswich during the carnival weekend. Lets just hope it doesn't rain.
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17-03-10, 12:59
I wonder what plans bq have, when the predicted rain forecast to fall on Saturday, starts to leak onto court 1 and call off the grand final just like it did when gold coast played ipswich during the carnival weekend. Lets just hope it doesn't rain.
Isn't there another court that can be used, one that doesn't leak? Seems a shame to call off what could be the game of the season
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17-03-10, 13:47
Isn't there another court that can be used, one that doesn't leak? Seems a shame to call off what could be the game of the season
There are 4 courts and only 3 divisions playing down there ie PL, SC and Challenge cup. That should leave one court spare as a contigency. I think it really has to pour down to affect the courts long term but what to say it won't.
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17-03-10, 14:15
Isn't there another court that can be used, one that doesn't leak? Seems a shame to call off what could be the game of the season
I beleive all courts will be in use at the same time. Premier league on courts 1 and 2 ,and southern cup and challenge cup on courts 3 and 4
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17-03-10, 15:53
Last game of the Season , last Prediction.
I thought that maybe just maybe last week Northside may get it done over Logan, was not to be and Logan marched onwards. In fact they have improved after the Xmas break so much so that no team is really close to them now. Gold Coast got the closest at the Circus round but I think that has no real bearing on Saturdays game. Basically Logan are by far the best team in the Comp.
Logan have benefitted from not having the 'Superstar" factor and all their players have improved slowly but consistently over the course of the year . Logan does not have a great scorer and the majority of their points come from the style of defence they play and the heads up fast break they run.
Given that, Miss Krystal is an immense talent for her age, but this will probably be the last year where she is so dominant , little kids start to grow and the big kids that have dominated suddenly stop. From now on it is a team game and while kids can be exceptional they cannot dominate a game by themselves. In fact it will probably make her a better player as she will more than likley become a true point guard instead of the do it all player that she is now.
So I think that Logan will win comfortably but who knows , there is something about a undefeated team going into the Grand Final . They have everything to lose while Gold Coast can go for it as they please.
Enjoy hope its a great game.
For further discussion:-
1. MVP
Krystal McKenzie
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2. All Star 5
Krystal Mc GC
Nat St C Maroochy
Millie D Maroochy
Regan Mc N/Side
Kaiden T IPS
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3. Blue Chip Team
Krystal GC
Nat Maroochy
Millie Maroochy
Regan Mc N/Side
Kaiden T Ips
Bridget O Logan
Courtney W SD
Kellyane S Logan
Angela M Logan
Georgia Mc Bris
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4. Most Potential
Bridget Obrien
needs some work on fundamentals (she travels a lot) Is big, long, athletic,mobile, can drive left and right, rebounds , plays great defence.
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17-03-10, 16:43
Very well said. Logan seem very calm and don't go into panic mode. I also noticed they don't get angry with each other like some other teams do. If they continue on their quest and keep focused and calm, believe in their Team Game they will come out on top. You attend to the processes and the processes attend to themselves.
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18-03-10, 13:27
Last game of the Season , last Prediction.
I thought that maybe just maybe last week Northside may get it done over Logan, was not to be and Logan marched onwards. In fact they have improved after the Xmas break so much so that no team is really close to them now. Gold Coast got the closest at the Circus round but I think that has no real bearing on Saturdays game. Basically Logan are by far the best team in the Comp.
Logan have benefitted from not having the 'Superstar" factor and all their players have improved slowly but consistently over the course of the year . Logan does not have a great scorer and the majority of their points come from the style of defence they play and the heads up fast break they run.
Given that, Miss Krystal is an immense talent for her age, but this will probably be the last year where she is so dominant , little kids start to grow and the big kids that have dominated suddenly stop. From now on it is a team game and while kids can be exceptional they cannot dominate a game by themselves. In fact it will probably make her a better player as she will more than likley become a true point guard instead of the do it all player that she is now.
So I think that Logan will win comfortably but who knows , there is something about a undefeated team going into the Grand Final . They have everything to lose while Gold Coast can go for it as they please.
Enjoy hope its a great game.
For further discussion:-
1. MVP
Krystal McKenzie
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2. All Star 5
Krystal Mc GC
Nat St C Maroochy
Millie D Maroochy
Regan Mc N/Side
Kaiden T IPS
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3. Blue Chip Team
Krystal GC
Nat Maroochy
Millie Maroochy
Regan Mc N/Side
Kaiden T Ips
Bridget O Logan
Courtney W SD
Kellyane S Logan
Angela M Logan
Georgia Mc Bris
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4. Most Potential
Bridget Obrien
needs some work on fundamentals (she travels a lot) Is big, long, athletic,mobile, can drive left and right, rebounds , plays great defence.
Thanks as always for the predictions and I think you're right that Logan continue to improve and will be hard to beat if they get a good start. This is what has let them down and is why GC and NS ( we were ahead at one point as well) got so close. I am sure that GC, unlike other teams will focus on stopping Bridget's passing and driving game, this will be a tight game played at a fast pace
On point 2 though, I think there are players selected in the All Star 5 who are not playing as well as other players . I agree that there are 7 or 8 players in the comp who dominate it but a top 5 or "dream team" is another matter
Krystal Mc GC: No question, Krystal has been consistent, scored well and has great skills
Nat St C Maroochy, Even though I question Nat, she does not pass the ball much if at all and has not been consistent, she has scored well in most games. Nat's lack of passing and average defence though has let Maroochy down
Millie D Maroochy, A great defender who has shot well, no question there
Regan Mc N/Side: Consistency hasn't been there for every game plus Regan does not rebound well under pressure. There is no doubt Regan makes my team but I think there are other players who deserve a top 5 spot over Regan
Kaiden T IPS: Kaiden has played well but she is not a consistent player who can pass well and rebound. Kadien is another who makes my team but not the top 5
My team, as with yours, for further discussion
Krystal, GC
Millie, Maroochy
Nat, Maroochy
Bridget, Logan
Bridie, SD
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18-03-10, 16:38
Thanks as always for the predictions and I think you're right that Logan continue to improve and will be hard to beat if they get a good start. This is what has let them down and is why GC and NS ( we were ahead at one point as well) got so close. I am sure that GC, unlike other teams will focus on stopping Bridget's passing and driving game, this will be a tight game played at a fast pace
On point 2 though, I think there are players selected in the All Star 5 who are not playing as well as other players . I agree that there are 7 or 8 players in the comp who dominate it but a top 5 or "dream team" is another matter
Krystal Mc GC: No question, Krystal has been consistent, scored well and has great skills
Nat St C Maroochy, Even though I question Nat, she does not pass the ball much if at all and has not been consistent, she has scored well in most games. Nat's lack of passing and average defence though has let Maroochy down
Millie D Maroochy, A great defender who has shot well, no question there
Regan Mc N/Side: Consistency hasn't been there for every game plus Regan does not rebound well under pressure. There is no doubt Regan makes my team but I think there are other players who deserve a top 5 spot over Regan
Kaiden T IPS: Kaiden has played well but she is not a consistent player who can pass well and rebound. Kadien is another who makes my team but not the top 5
My team, as with yours, for further discussion
Krystal, GC
Millie, Maroochy
Nat, Maroochy
Bridget, Logan
Bridie, SD
Ipswich parent here.
Think Logan will win easily. They have good depth and should play a full press on Gold coast for most of the game, which will lessen Krystals impact. If they let her control the game then the scores might be close.
I disagree with a couple of your negative assessments.
When you say that players are inconsistent it is usually due to a slight drop off in output as they have to shoulder a lot of the teams work load. They still contribute plenty to the team on the day.
Khaiden is a fantastic passer and brings her team mates into the game. Nat from Maroochy is also great at finding players in space, has a great shot and never stops trying, to say that she has let Maroochy down is rubbish.
My all star 5 is Krystal, Nat, Millie, Khaiden and Bridget
Blue chip: All star 5 + Regan, Courtney W, Kelliane, Bridie, and the big from Logan.
Hope it's a great game and good luck to all the girls. Remember to have fun.
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18-03-10, 20:58
Thanks as always for the predictions and I think you're right that Logan continue to improve and will be hard to beat if they get a good start. This is what has let them down and is why GC and NS ( we were ahead at one point as well) got so close. I am sure that GC, unlike other teams will focus on stopping Bridget's passing and driving game, this will be a tight game played at a fast pace
On point 2 though, I think there are players selected in the All Star 5 who are not playing as well as other players . I agree that there are 7 or 8 players in the comp who dominate it but a top 5 or "dream team" is another matter
Krystal Mc GC: No question, Krystal has been consistent, scored well and has great skills
Nat St C Maroochy, Even though I question Nat, she does not pass the ball much if at all and has not been consistent, she has scored well in most games. Nat's lack of passing and average defence though has let Maroochy down
Millie D Maroochy, A great defender who has shot well, no question there
Regan Mc N/Side: Consistency hasn't been there for every game plus Regan does not rebound well under pressure. There is no doubt Regan makes my team but I think there are other players who deserve a top 5 spot over Regan
Kaiden T IPS: Kaiden has played well but she is not a consistent player who can pass well and rebound. Kadien is another who makes my team but not the top 5
My team, as with yours, for further discussion
Krystal, GC
Millie, Maroochy
Nat, Maroochy
Bridget, Logan
Bridie, SD
This person needs help with something, perhaps more intensive therapy over and above what they're already getting will help
If Nat is inconsistent, why is she among the top, if not the top scorer? That's an odd untrue comment and to say that she has let the side down defies belief
Regan is another great player who has tried her hardest all season, consistency? Regan has performed at a high level week in and week out, she also has a great passing game and is a top rebounder. Perhaps other players may do a little more but Regan deserves to be in any QLD side
Kaiden is fast, strong and athletic with a great passing and running game and should be in the All Star 5 because of that
I put Bridget in because she reads the game well, it's no accident that Logan have a great defence, Bridget seems to always know what's happening next but it's a very close call between her and Regan for my starting 5
My team is
Krystal
Millie
Nat
Bridget
Kaiden
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18-03-10, 21:21
This person needs help with something, perhaps more intensive therapy over and above what they're already getting will help
If Nat is inconsistent, why is she among the top, if not the top scorer? That's an odd untrue comment and to say that she has let the side down defies belief
Regan is another great player who has tried her hardest all season, consistency? Regan has performed at a high level week in and week out, she also has a great passing game and is a top rebounder. Perhaps other players may do a little more but Regan deserves to be in any QLD side
Kaiden is fast, strong and athletic with a great passing and running game and should be in the All Star 5 because of that
I put Bridget in because she reads the game well, it's no accident that Logan have a great defence, Bridget seems to always know what's happening next but it's a very close call between her and Regan for my starting 5
My team is
Krystal
Millie
Nat
Bridget
Kaiden
Gee nothing like stating the obvious with everyones all star five. No doubt these five are the current cream of the crop.
This age group is very talented with lots of depth. Will be a strong group that represents South Queensland in the U 16 side in 2 years time, lots of sleepers and late bloomers in here as well. Future looks bright for this group of girls.
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19-03-10, 21:33
courtney vs natalie
one passes one goes herself
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19-03-10, 21:45
Do parents and kids from other teams go to the final even if your kids aren't playing?
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21-03-10, 18:42
Very surprised that I haven't seen any other congratuations to the Logan team and coach.
Well done, and another challenge awaits. Good luck girls, listen to your coach and coach, though it's obvious you already do, listen to your girls.
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21-03-10, 19:52
Very surprised that I haven't seen any other congratuations to the Logan team and coach.
Well done, and another challenge awaits. Good luck girls, listen to your coach and coach, though it's obvious you already do, listen to your girls.
maybe no logan people use this site
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22-03-10, 10:13
maybe no logan people use this site
Congrats to Logan, a great team effort to win. Congrats also to GC, they played their way into the final on the back of an outstanding effort.
Congrats to both teams for an entertaining and exciting game, no doubt some tired bodies on Sunday
I also want to pose a question, why did an unnamed team who did not make the final have training from 2 to 4, timed to occur during the games and including the presentation. I would have thought watching the game is the right thing to do
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22-03-10, 12:49
Congrats to Logan, a great team effort to win. Congrats also to GC, they played their way into the final on the back of an outstanding effort.
Congrats to both teams for an entertaining and exciting game, no doubt some tired bodies on Sunday
I also want to pose a question, why did an unnamed team who did not make the final have training from 2 to 4, timed to occur during the games and including the presentation. I would have thought watching the game is the right thing to do
The training time was set so they could play a practice game, the time was mutually convenient for both teams , as far as the right thing to do who knows. Were there sidelines filled with kids from ALL the other teams ? , I doubt it.
But if this was any other association it would never be mentioned.
Congrats to Logan, a great team effort to win. Congrats also to GC, they played their way into the final on the back of an outstanding effort.
Congrats to both teams for an entertaining and exciting game, no doubt some tired bodies on Sunday
I also want to pose a question, why did an unnamed team who did not make the final have training from 2 to 4, timed to occur during the games and including the presentation. I would have thought watching the game is the right thing to do
I was there. there werent any other entire teams from the U 14 PL comp watching the game. What is your poiint? Obvioulsy trying to stir, but no ideas why or what your fishing for.
Finally, no one really gives a hoot what YOU, some anonymous poster on Ben Does thinks?? Go away and spin your garbage somewhere else!!
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23-03-10, 13:02
If I have read this right from the BQ website and the results from the qualifying rounds up North the Pool Allocation should be as follows :-
Pool A
2nd South Gold Coast
4th South Northside
1st North Townsville
3rd North Cairns
6th South Ipswich
8th South R/Bay or Wildcard (maybe Mackay or Bundaberg)
Pool B
1st South Logan
3rd South Maroochydore
2nd North Burdekin
1st Central Rockhampton
5th South Southern Districts
7th South BBI or Wildcard
Everyone plays all teams in their Pool , Top 2 teams from each Pool are playing each other for 1-4 , teams 3-4 in crossover Pool are playing 5-9 etc etc.
Is going to be very interesting .......any thoughts ?
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24-03-10, 16:37
If I have read this right from the BQ website and the results from the qualifying rounds up North the Pool Allocation should be as follows :-
Pool A
2nd South Gold Coast
4th South Northside
1st North Townsville
3rd North Cairns
6th South Ipswich
8th South R/Bay or Wildcard (maybe Mackay or Bundaberg)
Pool B
1st South Logan
3rd South Maroochydore
2nd North Burdekin
1st Central Rockhampton
5th South Southern Districts
7th South BBI or Wildcard
Everyone plays all teams in their Pool , Top 2 teams from each Pool are playing each other for 1-4 , teams 3-4 in crossover Pool are playing 5-9 etc etc.
Is going to be very interesting .......any thoughts ?
Classics is like a brand new season has started but lots of games in a few days means that fitness and injuries will take their toll, it's anyone's tournament
All the teams in the Brisbane comp have played each other enough to know how each team works, the wild cards are Townsville, Rockhampton, Cairns and Burdekin. Anyone know much about these teams?
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24-03-10, 18:02
Classics is like a brand new season has started but lots of games in a few days means that fitness and injuries will take their toll, it's anyone's tournament
All the teams in the Brisbane comp have played each other enough to know how each team works, the wild cards are Townsville, Rockhampton, Cairns and Burdekin. Anyone know much about these teams?
Looks like Townsville are 20 to 30 points better than any of the other teams they are playing against. Seem to score around 50-60 points a game.
I would say they will be the only team that will challenge the 5 from the Brisbane comp. So probably 6 teams playing for the top 4 spots.
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29-03-10, 10:37
Official draw is up on the BQ website ,is a bit differenet to the one discussed earlier , couple of teams look to have withdrawn South West and Caboolture up to Div 1.
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30-03-10, 11:58
if you have watched any of maroochy games you will realise that there is a real lack of depth at maroocydore. milly and nat have do to most of the work just to remain competative with the other teams. nat does pass the ball (she had the most assists in the Qld school team at Newcastle). give her a break! she runs both ends of the court taking and having the best opp small player on her. For her speed and shooting percentage i would have in my all star 5 any day.
Ipswich parent here.
Think Logan will win easily. They have good depth and should play a full press on Gold coast for most of the game, which will lessen Krystals impact. If they let her control the game then the scores might be close.
I disagree with a couple of your negative assessments.
When you say that players are inconsistent it is usually due to a slight drop off in output as they have to shoulder a lot of the teams work load. They still contribute plenty to the team on the day.
Khaiden is a fantastic passer and brings her team mates into the game. Nat from Maroochy is also great at finding players in space, has a great shot and never stops trying, to say that she has let Maroochy down is rubbish.
My all star 5 is Krystal, Nat, Millie, Khaiden and Bridget
Blue chip: All star 5 + Regan, Courtney W, Kelliane, Bridie, and the big from Logan.
Hope it's a great game and good luck to all the girls. Remember to have fun.
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30-03-10, 12:28
Couldn't agree more. She always gives it her all and would be welcomed into any other team.
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08-04-10, 14:00
Classics is like a brand new season has started but lots of games in a few days means that fitness and injuries will take their toll, it's anyone's tournament
All the teams in the Brisbane comp have played each other enough to know how each team works, the wild cards are Townsville, Rockhampton, Cairns and Burdekin. Anyone know much about these teams?
Speaking of injuries, I noticed the Logan number 13 did not look at all well plus running seems to be a big effort. Has she hurt a knee-ankle? a dose of Flu?
Does anybody know?
Hopefully this is one player at full fitness with no injury worries or Logan will struggle
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08-04-10, 14:19
if you have watched any of maroochy games you will realise that there is a real lack of depth at maroocydore. milly and nat have do to most of the work just to remain competative with the other teams. nat does pass the ball (she had the most assists in the Qld school team at Newcastle). give her a break! she runs both ends of the court taking and having the best opp small player on her. For her speed and shooting percentage i would have in my all star 5 any day.
Logan parent???Haha! Seem to have a lot of insight into Maroochydore team (especially Nat's stats from some schools tournament!?)and dont say anything about Logan? Whatever floats your boat. The kid can play dont make her an outcast and unpopular with parental zeal.
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08-04-10, 19:29
Speaking of injuries, I noticed the Logan number 13 did not look at all well plus running seems to be a big effort. Has she hurt a knee-ankle? a dose of Flu?
Does anybody know?
Hopefully this is one player at full fitness with no injury worries or Logan will struggle
We watched today and she was absolutely brilliant. Must be awesome when she's well.
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09-04-10, 18:58
What a Game!! Logan came out the winners against Spartans this afternoon. Did anyone see it?
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12-04-10, 03:42
What a Game!! Logan came out the winners against Spartans this afternoon. Did anyone see it?
It was the best game of the tournament. Turn overs in the last 90 seconds cost spartans the game. Logan's abilility to stick to to the game plan and not panic is a credit to the coach and the girls.
It was great to see a north vs south gold medal game however Logan are clearly the best side in the state. All kudos to the girls.
Interesting game for 3 and 4 with Krystal not playing. Didn't see it but the scores suggest that Gold Coast are more than a one girl team.
Biggest improvers were Brisbane who finished 5th with 2 good wins over ippy and maroochy in the last 2 games.
When you look at the results of this tournament it is clear that the teams with a good 5 and a strong bench have prevailed in the competition. Individuals for teams can't get their teams over the line like they did previously (maroochydore, wizards and ipppy).
Even though I only saw the games my daughter was in and half of others before and after I will try and give my players of the tournament.
Firstly the 10 Logan girls, have seen them 3 times this year. They are methodical in offence but have a tenacious defensive game. The aggressive full court press is exactly how girls basketball should be played.
Individuals brief (in no order) :-
Alicia Ennis - The strength of Townsville. Plays both ends of the court, brings team mates into the play but go's herself when needed.
Bridgett O'Brien - All arms and legs. Plays with a smile on her face whilst she is driving to the basket or rejecting our daughters lay ups.
Krystal McKenzie - Athletic leaper who controls her teams tempo. Gun player.
Courtney Woods - A calming influence on a volatile forward pack;) Calls the plays and executes with precision.
Milly Disteldorf - Defensive shot blocker and great rebounder at both ends.
Natalie St Clair - Explosive point guard with the sweetest hand in the competition.
Regan McCarty - Strong forward who is hard to stop when driving to the basket.
Mykenzie Gray - Every one knows she is a 'molly duker' but can't stop her well timed shot.
Khaedin Taito - A mixture of strength towards the basket and a lovely soft touch in passing to team mates.
Annaleise Stoyko - Defensive guard who blankets the best opp. guard.
Can't believe they are now U16's. Let's enjoy it whilst they are still eating us out of house and home. Perhaps they will be less argumentative over the next few years and listen to every bit of advise we give them. Ha Ha like F*** they will.
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12-04-10, 13:18
It was the best game of the tournament. Turn overs in the last 90 seconds cost spartans the game. Logan's abilility to stick to to the game plan and not panic is a credit to the coach and the girls.
It was great to see a north vs south gold medal game however Logan are clearly the best side in the state. All kudos to the girls.
Interesting game for 3 and 4 with Krystal not playing. Didn't see it but the scores suggest that Gold Coast are more than a one girl team.
Biggest improvers were Brisbane who finished 5th with 2 good wins over ippy and maroochy in the last 2 games.
When you look at the results of this tournament it is clear that the teams with a good 5 and a strong bench have prevailed in the competition. Individuals for teams can't get their teams over the line like they did previously (maroochydore, wizards and ipppy).
Even though I only saw the games my daughter was in and half of others before and after I will try and give my players of the tournament.
Firstly the 10 Logan girls, have seen them 3 times this year. They are methodical in offence but have a tenacious defensive game. The aggressive full court press is exactly how girls basketball should be played.
Individuals brief (in no order) :-
Alicia Ennis - The strength of Townsville. Plays both ends of the court, brings team mates into the play but go's herself when needed.
Bridgett O'Brien - All arms and legs. Plays with a smile on her face whilst she is driving to the basket or rejecting our daughters lay ups.
Krystal McKenzie - Athletic leaper who controls her teams tempo. Gun player.
Courtney Woods - A calming influence on a volatile forward pack;) Calls the plays and executes with precision.
Milly Disteldorf - Defensive shot blocker and great rebounder at both ends.
Natalie St Clair - Explosive point guard with the sweetest hand in the competition.
Regan McCarty - Strong forward who is hard to stop when driving to the basket.
Mykenzie Gray - Every one knows she is a 'molly duker' but can't stop her well timed shot.
Khaedin Taito - A mixture of strength towards the basket and a lovely soft touch in passing to team mates.
Annaleise Stoyko - Defensive guard who blankets the best opp. guard.
Can't believe they are now U16's. Let's enjoy it whilst they are still eating us out of house and home. Perhaps they will be less argumentative over the next few years and listen to every bit of advise we give them. Ha Ha like F*** they will.
What a great summary , particularly the last bit.
Logan deserved the win, credit also to:
GC; the team relies heavily on Krystal so to be that competitive after she got hurt says a lot about teamwork, working hard for your friends
SD; What a shame they couldn't finish what their great start promised against Logan, I thought they were going to win, so close but.... My voice is nearly back
Townsville; They never stopped trying, a hard fought contest, another team that couldn't finish Logan off though but hold your heads high, a great performance all season and good luck at Nationals
The crowd in the final; I can't remember a bigger crowd for a Junior Girls match, support was pretty even and the noise must have have been a memorable experience for the players who most likely have never experienced a crowd like it before
MVP for Classics:
My choice is Number 13 for Logan, she always seemed to come through when it counted, right at the end when it's close. I think she also came close to being the top scorer for the tournament, well done! This is a player I think we'll see a lot more of in the future
TO ALL
Congratulations to our junior represenetative teams for an outstanding Classic series in all age groups.
Under 12 Girls Spartans State Champions Division one
Under 16 Girls Spartans State Champions Division one
Under 16 Boys Spartans third Division one
Under 14 Girls Spartans Third Division one
Under 12 Girls Titans third Division three
Under 12 Boys Titans third Divsiion two
Under 14 Girls Titans second Division three
Under 14 Boys Soartans 12th Division one
Under 14 Boys Titans 4th Division three
Great effort guys.
Thanks to all our managers, coaching staff and parents.
Don't forget this week the Carina Lady Spartans play the Knox Raiders at 6pm with the Arrow Caravan & Towbar Spartans playing Knox men at 7:30pm. Both replays of last years grand-finals.
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12-04-10, 14:58
Just back from the Classics and here are some of my thoughts.
Venue
Okay in the daytime but hopeless after the Sun went down nothing worse than being a place with poor lighting , 30 second clocks on the second and third courts a joke ,never been in a noisier place but that was all good fun.
Would not have hurt to have a bar at the front for long suffering parents to relax and have a chat or two.
Congrats to GC/BQ for a well run tournament .
Referees
On the whole were very good I thought , but overcalling a game is nearly as bad as not calling at all as anyone the saw the SD vs.. GC playoff game would attest to.
Teams
Pretty much as expected , Brisbane went really well but Northside must be a little disappointed. The emergence of the team over the individual in tournament style play has now began. The standard of the top teams was good (not great) but there is a huge gap between the top 6/8 teams and the rest of the comp.
Is there any value at all having Caboolture and South West being flogged every game ? Runaway Bay won the final of Div 2 but could not win a game in the Brisbane comp.
Congrats to Logan being undefeated in both comps it is a huge achievement , without a dominant player even more so. Shows how far a team committed to playing hard grinding defence can go.
To the teams off to Nationals good luck ,enjoy the next 5 months of training.
Players
Same old culprits plus a couple of gooduns from Townsville, these kids now need to be pushed and I hope that BQ can provide the right level of competition for them as they progress. They need to be exposed to the style of play that prevails at all levels in Victoria and NSW. i.e. in your face Defence , physical style of play
As for the future I think we are lucky that we have a core bunch of kids with loads of potential coming through, will be great to follow them over the years to come and see how far they can go in the game.
That's it, has been a fun season nice and close all year, lots of highs, plenty of lows and for some they are nowhere near finished.
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12-04-10, 16:12
What a great summary , particularly the last bit.
Logan deserved the win, credit also to:
GC; the team relies heavily on Krystal so to be that competitive after she got hurt says a lot about teamwork, working hard for your friends
SD; What a shame they couldn't finish what their great start promised against Logan, I thought they were going to win, so close but.... My voice is nearly back
Townsville; They never stopped trying, a hard fought contest, another team that couldn't finish Logan off though but hold your heads high, a great performance all season and good luck at Nationals
The crowd in the final; I can't remember a bigger crowd for a Junior Girls match, support was pretty even and the noise must have have been a memorable experience for the players who most likely have never experienced a crowd like it before
MVP for Classics:
My choice is Number 13 for Logan, she always seemed to come through when it counted, right at the end when it's close. I think she also came close to being the top scorer for the tournament, well done! This is a player I think we'll see a lot more of in the future
Just an update on Krystle, her ankle is fractured - is in a boot cast for 6 weeks & out of action for 3 months. The rest of the Gold Coast team did a fantastic job & fought so hard without her on the court, they did prove that it's not a one man team. Krystle told her girls to believe in themselves & they did, she was so proud of them!!!
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12-04-10, 16:57
Just an update on Krystle, her ankle is fractured - is in a boot cast for 6 weeks & out of action for 3 months. The rest of the Gold Coast team did a fantastic job & fought so hard without her on the court, they did prove that it's not a one man team. Krystle told her girls to believe in themselves & they did, she was so proud of them!!!
That's a great shame about Krystle, basketball is poorer without her playing. Get well soon!
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13-04-10, 16:03
That's a great shame about Krystle, basketball is poorer without her playing. Get well soon!
Will she miss any tournaments (Schools, blue chip ) with this injury? Would be a shame for the kid because she has had a great season.
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13-04-10, 23:26
The standard of the top teams was good (not great) but there is a huge gap between the top 6/8 teams and the rest of the comp.
Is there any value at all having Caboolture and South West being flogged every game ? Runaway Bay won the final of Div 2 but could not win a game in the Brisbane comp.
Apart from the first day South West was pushing every team they played right to the end. So yeah, there is value in having them & Caboolture in.
Both teams could have taken the easy route and stayed in div2 but were prepared to go up and have a go!
The top age girls went from the bottom of challenge cup, winless for the first half season, to eventually winning it in last years BQJBC. They then improved again to be in the mix for the div2 finals at classics.
The bottom age girls won last years div2 BQJBC and went through undefeated at classics in the div2.
So like I said, they could have easily stayed in div2 but took the challenge to be better.
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15-04-10, 10:37
Speaking of injuries, I noticed the Logan number 13 did not look at all well plus running seems to be a big effort. Has she hurt a knee-ankle? a dose of Flu?
Does anybody know?
Hopefully this is one player at full fitness with no injury worries or Logan will struggle
I heard a rumour that Bridget has a stress fracture of her ankle?
Does anyone know if this is true?
What a tragedy for QLD Blue chip if both Krystle and Bridget are out
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15-04-10, 13:00
I heard a rumour that Bridget has a stress fracture of her ankle?
Does anyone know if this is true?
What a tragedy for QLD Blue chip if both Krystle and Bridget are out
No she doesn't. We heard the trainer at classics had said that to her mum and then heard she
just rolled it and all is fine.
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15-04-10, 18:11
I heard a rumour that Bridget has a stress fracture of her ankle?
Does anyone know if this is true?
What a tragedy for QLD Blue chip if both Krystle and Bridget are out
wouldnt she just miss the try outs not the actual tournament?? Same with Krystal, she will still probably make the team and play.
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21-04-10, 14:01
Just an update on Krystle, her ankle is fractured - is in a boot cast for 6 weeks & out of action for 3 months. The rest of the Gold Coast team did a fantastic job & fought so hard without her on the court, they did prove that it's not a one man team. Krystle told her girls to believe in themselves & they did, she was so proud of them!!!
I love Krystlee . Get well soon baby <33
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29-04-10, 15:41
hey guys
I see that the under 14 blue chip and show me camps are coming up. Details are on the basketball queensland website. registration dates are coming up.
Whose going???
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30-04-10, 11:04
hey guys
I see that the under 14 blue chip and show me camps are coming up. Details are on the basketball queensland website. registration dates are coming up.
Whose going???
MMMM wonder who wrote this ?
Should have just picked 40 or 50 kids like last year .....instead of trying to make it a money making exercise.
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02-05-10, 16:07
who do we think will make the top 10 this year??
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02-05-10, 19:53
Reagan, Khaiden, Milly, Kyrstal, Nat, Bridget, Alisha, Brittany (spartans), brittany (townsville)
Kelli
My top 10
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03-05-10, 12:28
Reagan, Khaiden, Milly, Kyrstal, Nat, Bridget, Alisha, Brittany (spartans), brittany (townsville)
Kelli
My top 10
whos brittany from spartans??
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05-05-10, 21:37
Reagan, Khaiden, Milly, Kyrstal, Nat, Bridget, Alisha, Brittany (spartans), brittany (townsville)
Kelli
My top 10
Everyone has their own opinion, here's mine
My top 10
Krystal GC
Nat Maroochy
Millie Maroochy
Regan Mc N/Side
Khaiden T Ips
Bridget O Logan
Kellyane S Logan
Angela M Logan
Whitney Logan
Courtney W SD
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09-05-10, 12:54
Everyone has their own opinion, here's mine
My top 10
Krystal GC
Nat Maroochy
Millie Maroochy
Regan Mc N/Side
Khaiden T Ips
Bridget O Logan
Kellyane S Logan
Angela M Logan
Whitney Logan
Courtney W SD
I wonder which club you come from ?
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09-05-10, 13:42
I wonder which club you come from ?
Ummmm. Runaway Bay?
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10-05-10, 11:03
Everyone has their own opinion, here's mine
My top 10
Krystal GC
Nat Maroochy
Millie Maroochy
Regan Mc N/Side
Khaiden T Ips
Bridget O Logan
Kellyane S Logan
Angela M Logan
Whitney Logan
Courtney W SD
I agree with some choices but not all
My top 10, based on form at Classics
Krystal GC
Nat Maroochy
Millie Maroochy
Regan Mc N/Side
Aleisha: Townsville
Brittany: Townsville
Khaiden T Ips
Bridget O Logan
Angie Logan
Whitney Logan
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10-05-10, 13:13
Everyone has their own opinion, here's mine
My top 10
Krystal GC
Nat Maroochy
Millie Maroochy
Regan Mc N/Side
Khaiden T Ips
Bridget O Logan
Kellyane S Logan
Angela M Logan
Whitney Logan
Courtney W SD
Are we talking top 10 for Blue Chip? If so, Townsville girls will be in the Qld north team, Qld south only goes up to Bundy.
The team mentioned here looks pretty much on the money. First 7 girls pick themselves, and I think Courtney could edge out Annaleise from Logan for the 4th guard spot if she plays to potential.
Choosing the other bigs will be interesting. Spartans have 3 bigs (Brittany, Bride & Larnie) who could challenge for a spot. But their constant foul trouble would weigh heavily on selectors minds. The Logan bigs on the other hand are far more raw, but also far more disciplined. This allowed them to impact late in games, especially from the help side.
I'm going to say 1 from each, Bride from Spartans as she's a more consistent scorer, and Whitney from Logan, because BQ can't say no to that much height!
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10-05-10, 13:34
I agree with some choices but not all
My top 10, based on form at Classics
Krystal GC
Nat Maroochy
Millie Maroochy
Regan Mc N/Side
Aleisha: Townsville
Brittany: Townsville
Khaiden T Ips
Bridget O Logan
Angie Logan
Whitney Logan
What will be interesting is how the Blue Chip team will be selected, how many players will make it based on what their team has done this year , how many get in on reputation and how many are seen as projects by BQ that need to tested out and see if they have any potential.
Only 10 spots and will be interesting to see how the team is selected if it was based on the above criteria.
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12-05-10, 23:01
Are we talking top 10 for Blue Chip? If so, Townsville girls will be in the Qld north team, Qld south only goes up to Bundy.
The team mentioned here looks pretty much on the money. First 7 girls pick themselves, and I think Courtney could edge out Annaleise from Logan for the 4th guard spot if she plays to potential.
Choosing the other bigs will be interesting. Spartans have 3 bigs (Brittany, Bride & Larnie) who could challenge for a spot. But their constant foul trouble would weigh heavily on selectors minds. The Logan bigs on the other hand are far more raw, but also far more disciplined. This allowed them to impact late in games, especially from the help side.
I'm going to say 1 from each, Bride from Spartans as she's a more consistent scorer, and Whitney from Logan, because BQ can't say no to that much height!
good call
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13-05-10, 14:23
What will be interesting is how the Blue Chip team will be selected, how many players will make it based on what their team has done this year , how many get in on reputation and how many are seen as projects by BQ that need to tested out and see if they have any potential.
Only 10 spots and will be interesting to see how the team is selected if it was based on the above criteria.
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My Humble Opinion is as follows
Guards
Krystal Gold Coast
Nat Maroochy
Courtney SD
Kelly Anne Logan
Forwards
Khaiden Ips
Regan NS
Bridget Logan
Bridie SD
Centres
Milly Maroochy
Whitney Logan
Only 2 centres based on Bridie and Regan are all interchangeable into Centre, Kelly Anne can play small forward and Krystal can pretty much play anywhere from 1 to 4. Khaiden can play guard as well as forward spots. Have genuine ball handlers that can shoot from the outside as well as guards that can finish off a fast break.
This gives a team with versatility , speed , good size and every spot is covered by multiple players.
Realistically the top 7 or so pick themsleves based on what has happened during the season at Brisbane and Classics and will be competetive anywhere against most opposition but there are a few people right on the edges that would more than ably fill the last 3 spots.
Chances of this being the team ? who knows , all depends who has the pull in the selections.
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13-05-10, 19:10
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My Humble Opinion is as follows
Guards
Krystal Gold Coast
Nat Maroochy
Courtney SD
Kelly Anne Logan
Forwards
Khaiden Ips
Regan NS
Bridget Logan
Bridie SD
Centres
Milly Maroochy
Whitney Logan
Only 2 centres based on Bridie and Regan are all interchangeable into Centre, Kelly Anne can play small forward and Krystal can pretty much play anywhere from 1 to 4. Khaiden can play guard as well as forward spots. Have genuine ball handlers that can shoot from the outside as well as guards that can finish off a fast break.
This gives a team with versatility , speed , good size and every spot is covered by multiple players.
Realistically the top 7 or so pick themsleves based on what has happened during the season at Brisbane and Classics and will be competetive anywhere against most opposition but there are a few people right on the edges that would more than ably fill the last 3 spots.
Chances of this being the team ? who knows , all depends who has the pull in the selections.
finally, some one got it right
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13-05-10, 22:09
finally, some one got it right
Hope your not a selector. Try asking some of the players what they think. An interesting exercise.
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14-05-10, 09:39
Hope your not a selector. Try asking some of the players what they think. An interesting exercise.
I think the above team will be pretty close to the mark.
The top 6 players: Krystal, Nat, Millie, Bridgit, Regan and Kaiden should be selected.
The next four imo would be Whitney, Bridie, Courtney and Kellyanne. An agument can be made for others such as Analiese, Georgie mc, larnie s, Brittany or Angela.
Out of interest what do you believe some of the players think? Are there players you believe should be considered in front of others? Will the selectors/coaches pick 'team role' players or is the selection criteria to pick players for development into future state teams.
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14-05-10, 10:02
I think the above team will be pretty close to the mark.
The top 6 players: Krystal, Nat, Millie, Bridgit, Regan and Kaiden should be selected.
The next four imo would be Whitney, Bridie, Courtney and Kellyanne. An agument can be made for others such as Analiese, Georgie mc, larnie s, Brittany or Angela.
Out of interest what do you believe some of the players think? Are there players you believe should be considered in front of others? Will the selectors/coaches pick 'team role' players or is the selection criteria to pick players for development into future state teams.
who is coaching and assistant for the team ????
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14-05-10, 13:16
I think the above team will be pretty close to the mark.
The top 6 players: Krystal, Nat, Millie, Bridgit, Regan and Kaiden should be selected.
The next four imo would be Whitney, Bridie, Courtney and Kellyanne. An agument can be made for others such as Analiese, Georgie mc, larnie s, Brittany or Angela.
Out of interest what do you believe some of the players think? Are there players you believe should be considered in front of others? Will the selectors/coaches pick 'team role' players or is the selection criteria to pick players for development into future state teams.
I agree completely with the top 6, all of them have good all round skills plus they are all leaders for their teams and tough competitors
The last 4 spots may come down to who works hardest during trials because there are probably another 10 players who are competing for the last 4 spots.
Good luck to all players and to the team chosen, it will be a great team no matter who gets in
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14-05-10, 20:47
I agree completely with the top 6, all of them have good all round skills plus they are all leaders for their teams and tough competitors
The last 4 spots may come down to who works hardest during trials because there are probably another 10 players who are competing for the last 4 spots.
Good luck to all players and to the team chosen, it will be a great team no matter who gets in
dont you think the first seven will walk on. ?? they have to be playing roles.
1- Natalie and Krystal
2- Courtney and Bridget
3- Krystal and bridget
4- Reagen or Kaiden
5- Milly and Reagen
theres the top 7
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16-05-10, 04:18
dont you think the first seven will walk on. ?? they have to be playing roles.
1- Natalie and Krystal
2- Courtney and Bridget
3- Krystal and bridget
4- Reagen or Kaiden
5- Milly and Reagen
theres the top 7
Why I believe that it is a top 6 is that these players bring something (extra) to a team. Such as athletisism, speed, poise, power or any combination. Having watched them for the last 3 years they are leaders of there teams and tough competitors. It is a talented group but might be short on height. ;)
At representative level I would surmise:
Krystal 1 & 2 (athletic player, looks for best option inside or out, scores inside herself)
Natalie 1 & 2 (up tempo ball handler, sweet outside shooter)
Bridget - 3 & 4 (Smooth mover, calm & smart player, look inside she is there)
Kaiden - 3 & 4 (Powerful (small) forward with a nice touch to team mates and strong at the bucket)
Regan - 3 & 4 (Bullocking forward scores inside and has a nice outside shot)
Millie - 4 & 5 (Strong off the boards at both ends)
This lot are not great defensive players. Millie is a great shot blocker but the others are only adequate defenders. Coaches have a bit of work to do defensively.
The other 4 imo should be:
Whitney - 5 (tall but raw center always available on the help side)
Courtney - 2 or 3 (a smart ball player with good skills)
Bridie - 4 (strong forward who loves to mix it up in the paint)
Georgia Mc - 4 (robust forward who would thrive at this level)
I am away in Vietnam for the next 12 months. My sisters daughter is on the next level of players and loves playing the game. She loves playing against the 'good' players and having a chat about the game. I have enjoyed watching my niece play for the last 3 years and will follow this group with interest.
Good luck and have fun.
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16-05-10, 15:27
Hope your not a selector. Try asking some of the players what they think. An interesting exercise.
Dont see any credible coach of a representative development team asking 12 year old kids their opinions on who has the most development potential. probably not equipped or experienced enough at that age to be analysing skill sets of junior athletes and their relevance in comparison to the National standard. Truth is very few parents have any real idea either.
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16-05-10, 17:16
I agree completely with the top 6, all of them have good all round skills plus they are all leaders for their teams and tough competitors
The last 4 spots may come down to who works hardest during trials because there are probably another 10 players who are competing for the last 4 spots.
Good luck to all players and to the team chosen, it will be a great team no matter who gets in
You make an interesting point. A lot of the girls fighting for the last few spots have been able to shine because they are on strong teams, or because the ball is in their hands more often than not. At Blue Chip however, it's like everyone's starting at the same point, because rep teams no longer play a part. It's who shines from here on in that could snare one of the last spots.
That's not to say the selectors won't take the main season or Classics into their calculations, a lot of kids will have already made themselves known to them. But the final team is far from finalised, and there are a few kids who would be keen to prove themselves to selectors on a level playing field.
Also interesting to hear that Districts have upgraded their team 'Clipper style' ahead of the Nationals. It's a significant change for the Spartans, who were already one of the biggest teams in the state, because Milly is a more disciplined defender than the Spartans bigs. Be interesting to see if she can have a positive influence on her new team mates.
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16-05-10, 18:25
Dont see any credible coach of a representative development team asking 12 year old kids their opinions on who has the most development potential. probably not equipped or experienced enough at that age to be analysing skill sets of junior athletes and their relevance in comparison to the National standard. Truth is very few parents have any real idea either.
You make an interesting point. Their are many tools a coach can use to find a winning combination. Don't eliminate an athletes opionion even though you refer to them as 12 year olds, to assist in your personal opinion. There are players that are not team players. There are players who don't share or for that fact care. There are players with a poor attitude. There are players who don't attend training. When a team comes together all players need to respect their coach and each other so they perform at their best. And do remember, each player is encouraged to be the best they can be. So you see, a players perspective is not a negative.
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17-05-10, 09:44
You make an interesting point. Their are many tools a coach can use to find a winning combination. Don't eliminate an athletes opionion even though you refer to them as 12 year olds, to assist in your personal opinion. There are players that are not team players. There are players who don't share or for that fact care. There are players with a poor attitude. There are players who don't attend training. When a team comes together all players need to respect their coach and each other so they perform at their best. And do remember, each player is encouraged to be the best they can be. So you see, a players perspective is not a negative.
You make some points which are common knowledge but completely missed mine. Part of learning respect for your coach and the team unit as a 12 year old is respecting that your coach has the knowledge and experience (superior to yours) to select the correct team and give your best accordingly.
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17-05-10, 19:59
You make some points which are common knowledge but completely missed mine. Part of learning respect for your coach and the team unit as a 12 year old is respecting that your coach has the knowledge and experience (superior to yours) to select the correct team and give your best accordingly.
You sound like a bit of a smart a and make no interesting points.
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17-05-10, 21:36
You sound like a bit of a smart a and make no interesting points.
Whatever. The point is "Part of learning respect for your coach and the team unit as a 12 year old is respecting that your coach has the knowledge and experience (superior to yours) to select the correct team and give your best accordingly."
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18-05-10, 09:13
Whatever. The point is "Part of learning respect for your coach and the team unit as a 12 year old is respecting that your coach has the knowledge and experience (superior to yours) to select the correct team and give your best accordingly."
what are you guys talking about, shouldn't we be getting back on the point of basketball. not coaches.
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18-05-10, 10:28
what are you guys talking about, shouldn't we be getting back on the point of basketball. not coaches.
Who are the coaches and selectors for this group?
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18-05-10, 15:07
Who are the coaches and selectors for this group?
A 12 year old and her Mum if someone had their way.
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19-05-10, 14:58
Also interesting to hear that Districts have upgraded their team 'Clipper style' ahead of the Nationals. It's a significant change for the Spartans, who were already one of the biggest teams in the state, because Milly is a more disciplined defender than the Spartans bigs. Be interesting to see if she can have a positive influence on her new team mates.
Milly is also going to Melbourne with the wizards. Is she trying these clubs out before a move next season?
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19-05-10, 20:21
Milly is also going to Melbourne with the wizards. Is she trying these clubs out before a move next season?
so are Courtney and Natalie they were asked to go. Good luck girls
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20-05-10, 12:13
so are Courtney and Natalie they were asked to go. Good luck girls
Good move this, will get them right out their respective comfort zones and the opportunity to play against the Victorians on their home courts with their own Refs will be an eye opener for them. Also will be fun to play with kids who are your opposition for most of the time.
Will also give a bit of a look at what SD and Logan are up against at the end of the year.
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24-05-10, 13:40
Next Blue chip is on Sunday 27th June at Logan.
Central Location this time i.e all associations at once.
Forms at the BQ website.
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24-05-10, 14:03
Also interesting to hear that Districts have upgraded their team 'Clipper style' ahead of the Nationals. It's a significant change for the Spartans, who were already one of the biggest teams in the state, because Milly is a more disciplined defender than the Spartans bigs. Be interesting to see if she can have a positive influence on her new team mates.
SD had a good hitout against a Coffs Harbour outfit on the weekend . Milly played with SD and fitted into the mix very nicely. Her presence gave Spartans a huge boost especially on the defensive end where she showed the SD bigs how to get up and down the court.
Blended in well on the offensive end and can already see some new combos being setup with the SD guards. SD won by about 30 , way to big for the Coffs Harbour mob. SD actually got to run some fast break which they have struggled to get going all year.
Nice for the SD coaches to have 4 of their starting 5 still in the game at the end with Milly off the bench.
All in all very enjoyable.
AIS Invite
26-05-10, 09:36
To All
Southern Districts Basketball Association men’s team the Arrow Caravan & Towbar Spartans this Saturday are playing the Australian Institute of Sport at 7:30pm at the Clem Jones Youth Centre.
We are inviting all juniors from all Associations to attend the game FREE. All they must do is role up wearing your/their Association representative dress shirt or uniform. This includes club and school teams from all Associations.
SDBAL wants to make available to all basketballer’s this once a year chance to see Australia’s best in action.
I ask that you pass on this invite to all members of your Association.
Carina Leagues Club Lady Spartans are playing Ballarat Lady Miners at 6pm. Doors open at 5pm.
Allan Ladewig
General Manager
SDBAL
Under 14 girls 2011
27-05-10, 09:38
SDBAL is starting pre-season training for players born in 1998 and 1999. Players interested should contact Matthew Beggs on 0409 578 911.
Starts Sunday 6th June focusing on core skills, offensive patterns, defensive principles and game awareness.
All players welcome.
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27-05-10, 16:23
SD had a good hitout against a Coffs Harbour outfit on the weekend . Milly played with SD and fitted into the mix very nicely. Her presence gave Spartans a huge boost especially on the defensive end where she showed the SD bigs how to get up and down the court.
Blended in well on the offensive end and can already see some new combos being setup with the SD guards. SD won by about 30 , way to big for the Coffs Harbour mob. SD actually got to run some fast break which they have struggled to get going all year.
Nice for the SD coaches to have 4 of their starting 5 still in the game at the end with Milly off the bench.
All in all very enjoyable.
Shouldn't the team going to nationals consist of players that have just played the season for your team? If winning is more important than team development and reward, why don't you give Krystal, Nat, Kaiden and Regan a call.
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27-05-10, 16:50
Shouldn't the team going to nationals consist of players that have just played the season for your team? If winning is more important than team development and reward, why don't you give Krystal, Nat, Kaiden and Regan a call.
They have had 2 players make themselves unavailable for various reasons , leaving a team of 9 who all played the whole year.
The addition of Milly is not taking anything away from anybody but in fact giving her a chance to play at National level and even more importantly assist in hers and the other players development.
Its a great opportunity for all these kids and your comments are obviously piqued at raising a response.
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27-05-10, 17:14
They have had 2 players make themselves unavailable for various reasons , leaving a team of 9 who all played the whole year.
The addition of Milly is not taking anything away from anybody but in fact giving her a chance to play at National level and even more importantly assist in hers and the other players development.
Its a great opportunity for all these kids and your comments are obviously piqued at raising a response.
You have some good tall players that would learn a great deal playing against the best teams in Australia. Throwing Milly in the mix will help your chances of winning games but will inhibit the learning experience for the other girls.
You have some good tall players that would learn a great deal playing against the best teams in Australia. Throwing Milly in the mix will help your chances of winning games but will inhibit the learning experience for the other girls.
Thanks Cyber coach for your oppinion, that's all it is too, yours and you are entitled to it. I disagree and know you are missing the point, and I have no doubt you are doing it malicously. Maybe worry about your own team/club???
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27-05-10, 20:44
Thanks Cyber coach for your oppinion, that's all it is too, yours and you are entitled to it. I disagree and know you are missing the point, and I have no doubt you are doing it malicously. Maybe worry about your own team/club???
THE BIGS WILL BE ABLE TO LEARN FROM HER
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27-05-10, 21:49
You have some good tall players that would learn a great deal playing against the best teams in Australia. Throwing Milly in the mix will help your chances of winning games but will inhibit the learning experience for the other girls.
What is the big deal. They need players, nationals is hard and they are only thirteen years old. Get a grip. Inhibit the learning experience of other girls. You must be kidding. Should be who can handle a thumping from the Vics. Good on you SD. It's going to be hard so a little bit of light at the end of the tunnel is encouraging.
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28-05-10, 17:14
Thanks Cyber coach for your oppinion, that's all it is too, yours and you are entitled to it. I disagree and know you are missing the point, and I have no doubt you are doing it malicously. Maybe worry about your own team/club???
Footballers jump teams all the time, moving to a better offer or a different code, mind you they're adults and they make a living from the selected sport for a short time so they need to be careful about maximising their earning potential.
The argument about skill and player development versus winning at all and any cost is the point.
Skill and player development is just that, teams like Logan have a mantra, players at Junior level should enter and leave a game venue with a smile, that's the most important thing. Other teams take a different approach, if the team they have doesn't have enough wins, go and invite top players from elsewhere to join that team so that the team has more wins
No matter how you coat it, an attitude of winning is the most important thing for children's sport has the unfortunate consequence of leaving the players that turn up every week to have a go, only to be left on the bench because a top player has been invited to join their team feeling left out and ultimately they leave the sport or that club because of it.
I wonder how Maroochydore feel about putting all of the time and effort in to Junior players to develop their skills and then they leave because Maroochydore didn't get enough wins. What happens if SD dont get enough wins, do these players move again?
I wish Millie all the best and I hope this action doesn't start a trend amongst other players, its hard enough as it is to attract and keep Basketball players in any association without associations in another geographic region to where a player lives poaching them
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28-05-10, 18:48
What is the big deal. They need players, nationals is hard and they are only thirteen years old. Get a grip. Inhibit the learning experience of other girls. You must be kidding. Should be who can handle a thumping from the Vics. Good on you SD. It's going to be hard so a little bit of light at the end of the tunnel is encouraging.
No big deal at all. Milly's family are moving to Brisbane anyhow "for Milly's basketball". May as well shop yourself around as many associations as possible while your still hot property and get as much attention as you can before the next newest hot property comes along. (Which it always does when your 13 y.o.) Should be a great experience for her and even better for SD.
Unregistered
28-05-10, 18:57
I wonder how Maroochydore feel about putting all of the time and effort in to Junior players to develop their skills and then they leave because Maroochydore didn't get enough wins. What happens if SD dont get enough wins, do these players move again?
I wish Millie all the best and I hope this action doesn't start a trend amongst other players, its hard enough as it is to attract and keep Basketball players in any association without associations in another geographic region to where a player lives poaching them
Think youll find Maroochydore dont feel put out at all. They simply gave her a place to play Premier League as an alternative to her closest association Noosa. She had a couple of good coaches in her time there made some close friends and they like everyone at Maroochy wish her well. Theres been many many people who have made the decision to leave Maroochydore for the bright lights and sweeping promises for the future. Some found it didnt work out some came back some dont even play anymore. Nobody gets phased. It takes a certain type of player to be a Maroochydore basketballer and thats probably what sets such extraordinarily high standards from such a relatively small association. People make their choices. No problems.
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29-05-10, 09:03
I have been closely associated with milly and her family since they arrived over 2 years ago and milly is a player that gives her best in any team she plays for. As for the move for the family that is not all for millys basketball but for her mums career.So for all that think they know, get your facts right. MILLY is very excited and thankful that she has been given the opportunity to go to the nationals with the SD team and for all that REALLY know milly the wins and losses with Maroochydore have nothing to do with it, the girl just wants to play ball and learn as much as she can
Unregistered
29-05-10, 10:30
Good Luck Millie ,you go do what you love ,play basketball. Well done SD giving Millie this chance to play with the SD .
Unregistered
30-05-10, 12:09
Milly is obviously an outstanding player. I don't know why anyone would be complaining about this? SD was originally a good team, but there is always room for improvement and Milly could just be the key to the enhancement of their game.
Milly is a team player, very supportive and caring towards her team mates, if anyone wants to complain about someone like her they have issues. Some of you people have no place to say where a player should play, if they love the game, they should be able to play wherever and always feel welcomed. If some of the girls read what some people write I'm sure some of them would be heartbroken! Noone has a right to decided a childs future, its up to the player, coach and team. And obviously Milly has been invited with an open heart from both the coach and the team, and thats the most important thing.
The SD coach obviously has wit about him, and has the knowledge that at nationals, there are always bigger and stronger girls there, and with Milly along side the other bigs it will only benefit the team and make them stronger. Milly has shown she is capable to play at nationals as she made Queensland bottom age!
Good luck for the Nationals to the coach and players.
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02-06-10, 09:39
Good Luck Millie ,you go do what you love ,play basketball. Well done SD giving Millie this chance to play with the SD .
Hear Hear, best wishes Millie for what will be a great future for you in the game
Tall Girls
04-06-10, 13:14
Winning Edge Basketball School in association with Southern Districts Basketball Association
Are offering an eight week pilot program for Tall Ladies who wish to develop their Basketball Skills; this program will focus totally on Post and Forward moves.
This is an eight week trail program which will be conducted by Head Coach Peter Pendle. Peter is one of Australia’s leading skills fundamental Coaches and one of Queensland’s highest accredited and experienced Basketball Coaches. He holds an International and a NCAS level 3 coaching accreditation.
To be accepted into this new exciting program, players must meet the following criteria:
Sex This particular course is only open to Female participants
Height of Player A player must be taller than 175cm, no shoes
Age A player must be between 13 and 18 years of age
Playing Experience Not essential but some knowledge of the game would be an assistance
Learning capability A true desire to accept new challengers and a want to develop new skills in basketball
When Saturday afternoon, starting at 2.00pm on 18th July, sessions times 1½ hours (2 - 3.30) 18th, 25th July; 1st, 8th, 22nd, 29th August; 5th, 12th September
Cost $40 per participant for this special 8 week pilot program / Normal price for a similar program is $180 + GST
Participant Numbers This course will be restricted to 15 participants,
Location Southern Districts Basketball Association, Zahel Street, Carina; Clem Jones Complex.
Applications Applications will be on a first in first served approach. If there are an excess of applications we will consider running two programs at the same time.
Nominations close Final day for nominations will be Friday June 25th, 2010. Late nominations will only be accepted if numbers permit.
The eight week program will consist of the following:
Week Task description – all lessons will have a revision component placed into each lesson
1 (P) Post player receiving the ball on or around the block area
(P) Post player fronting and learning to operate offensive moves to the basket
(F) Forward breaking out to receive the ball / squaring up / triple threat positions
2 (P) Flash high post – drive to the basket
(P) Low post turn and shoot
(F) Dribble penetration into the seems
3 (P) Learning to play with your back to the basket
(P) Power dribble inside and base line
(F) Forward – one dribble drive Jump shot
4 (P) Seal and hold to receive the ball
(P) Roll on the defence
(F) Baby hook shot
5 (P) movement – cutting across the key
(P) Reverse pivot from the block and jump shot from the short corner
(F) One on One from the 45°
6 ( P) Pass and screen off the ball
(P) Defending the post player
(F) From the 45° - one dribble to the elbow for a short jumper
7 (P) Bumping and defending the cutter across the key
(P) Blocking out in a rebound situation
(F) 2 person (man) game, screen and roll – feed the screener
8 (P) Rebounding
(P) Free Throws
(F) Spot shooting – 4 -5 metres
Application Form
Name: __________________________________________________ (D.O.B) / /
Age: _______________ ( Female) Club/ School: ___________________________
Home Address:__________________________________________ _________________________
Phone (H) __________________________ Mob _____________________________________
Email:____________________________________________ ______________________________
My (Daughter) can attend the Pilot program for Tall Ladies on Saturday in term 3, 2010
I am aware that there is a fee $40 to this program and that this fee is required to be paid at the SDBA office before my daughter is permitted to participate in the program
Player’s signature: __________________________________________________ ___________________
Parent’s (Guardian) Signature: __________________________________________________ ___________________
Unregistered
06-06-10, 19:05
interesting no one has posted anything since the recruitment drive
from SD. Very sad that any coach calls a height and age group. Wonder
what the coach plans to achieve because going by what is said on this
thread is always positive for all the girls not just a few.
Unregistered
07-06-10, 09:45
interesting no one has posted anything since the recruitment drive
from SD. Very sad that any coach calls a height and age group. Wonder
what the coach plans to achieve because going by what is said on this
thread is always positive for all the girls not just a few.
What a shame this response makes no sense , because nothing makes me happier than watching you get shot down in flames ... again.
Unregistered
07-06-10, 10:36
Congratulations Southern Districts on implementing a program to help develope the talls. Any chance of running a similar program for GUARDS.
Unregistered
15-06-10, 19:35
Really is all this slanging back & forth really neccessary? These girls are doing what they love - playing ball...and if this means playing with different associations at times so be it. After all it's about the girls & what benefits them not what others think. I'm sure if they didn't want to play with other teams then they wouldn't go, they obviously make the choice to be there. Good luck.
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19-06-10, 22:09
Go SW Metro!!!
Y'all pirates rock my sox.
Unregistered
23-06-10, 21:55
Its very quiet.....
Unregistered
24-06-10, 10:13
Its very quiet.....
Krystal to RB.
Unregistered
24-06-10, 13:49
Krystal to RB.
Ha ha ha no chnace!!
Unregistered
24-06-10, 14:06
Krystal to RB.
Old news
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24-06-10, 16:55
Krystal to RB.
I hear Bridget O'Brien is thinking of a move as well?
Unregistered
24-06-10, 17:05
I hear Bridget O'Brien is thinking of a move as well?
Where to or is this just a load of rubbish from a bored person?
Unregistered
24-06-10, 18:26
I hear Bridget O'Brien is thinking of a move as well?
Yep. Off the couch to the fridge.
Unregistered
25-06-10, 13:47
Yep. Off the couch to the fridge.
I know what you mean, I have two exactly the same at home
Unregistered
26-06-10, 12:58
Courtney to northside
Unregistered
26-06-10, 14:53
Khaedin to Maroochdore
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