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thanx random always nice to get fan mail....
well we all know Cam T is MVP
but thought i would see if there are any other random awards for players for the year...
Rookie?
hottest chick?
quickest player?
biggest vertical?
fattest?
skinniest?
best import?
worst import?
any others???
Rookie? Isiah Tueta (Maroochydore)
hottest chick? Heidi Freeburn (Bundaberg)
quickest player? Kerry Williams (Cairns)
biggest vertical? Verle Williams (South West)
fattest? Andrew Lattimer (Brisbane)
skinniest? Lucinda Doherty (Bundaberg)
best import? Matthew Hanson (Bundaberg)
worst import? Gianni Costantiello (Maroochydore)
oldest player? Mik Scott (Northside)
youngest player?
player most improved from an off-season stint in US College? Diana Neeves (Gladstone)/Tim Coenraad (Northside)
player least improved from an off-season stint in US College? Zane Meehl (Maroochydore)
my 2 cents
Rookie? Izzy (Clips)
hottest chick? Abby Bishop (Rock)
quickest player? Ajay (suns)/Kerry (Cairns)
biggest vertical? Nathan McArdle (Power)/Deba (Cairns)
fattest? Bundy guy (cant remember his name)
skinniest? Rocky O'Neil (Suns)
best import? Esparza (Power)
worst import? Milne (Suns)
Best Uniforms? Clips chicks
best elbow? Grant Kruger
Best Crowd? Mackay
any others???[/QUOTE]
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05-08-09, 17:10
Rookie? Izzy
hottest chick?
quickest player? Kerry W(Cairns)
biggest vertical? Deba(Cairns)
fattest? Lewis(Bundy)/Lattimer(Bris)/Rugndyke(Toow) So hard to call, only a meat pie in it.
skinniest? Rocky (Cab)
best import? Hansen edging Golsen (Team Depth makes hard to judge)
worst import? Ajayi (Obviously didn't score 50 when we played them)
Biggest Dissapointment? Bundaberg
Biggest Surprise? Caps
The Trailer
05-08-09, 17:33
Rookie- Nagas
Hottest chick-Kristina Innemee (clipps)
Quickest- Ajayi
Vetrical- Verle
Skinniest- The Bergern twins
Best import-Gloson
Worst import- Gianni
Fattest-Big fat lats(bris)
Dirtiest player- Kruger
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05-08-09, 22:14
y does kruger get dirtiest player,can u name one thing that he did this year that was dirty.
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05-08-09, 23:56
Youngest Cameron juillerat Mdore 15 yrsdoug jones mdore 16yrs Josh Gajewski mdore 16 yrs
y does kruger get dirtiest player,can u name one thing that he did this year that was dirty.
Not sure the character limit on the forum has enough room for that little doozy.
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06-08-09, 00:16
then tell me 1,all i hear is silence.
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06-08-09, 08:03
haha..i think Kruger wants to know....
Youngest Cameron juillerat Mdore 15 yrsdoug jones mdore 16yrs Josh Gajewski mdore 16 yrs
Belinda bailey - Gladstone womens is 14 years old and playing mins
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06-08-09, 11:07
so a few positions at the blaze have been awarded.
Dev spots:
Tommy Ammar - south west
Isaih tuata - Maroochydore
Brendan Teys - south west
Ryan Jefferies - Ipswich
Shaun Gleeson - Gold coast
Anthony Olah - Gold coast
so a few positions at the blaze have been awarded.
Dev spots:
Tommy Ammar - south west
Isaih tuata - Maroochydore
Brendan Teys - south west
Ryan Jefferies - Ipswich
Shaun Gleeson - Gold coast
Anthony Olah - Gold coast
I read only four spots were available.
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06-08-09, 12:02
Rookie: Isiah (clippers)
Youth player: Todd Blanchfeild (Mackay)
Best Import: Hanson
Worst Import: ajayi, Jason moore (maybe just his situation)
Biggest Hacker: Milne - 88 fouls
Quickest player: rocky oneil (suns)
Golden hands: scott cook (mackay)
sticky fingers: Dave Gurney (goannas), Milne (suns) - 7 assists WOW
butter fingers: Jason moore
Hotest chick: Chantelle Trafacante (Rockets)
Biggest disapointment: Steve Broom - you would think after a stint up north he would have more game. zane meehl (did he get injured?)
Best post game food: Cairns are quality, Mackay busting out maccas.
Worst post game feed: Townsville, gold coast.
Best crowd: Mackay
Worst crowd: Northside
best team overall: Rocky - 2nd in mens and womens.
Mvp: mens- Trigger, womens - Jess Bibby
Best shooter: Dan Simanic (Gladstone) Shane Davis (Northside)
Worst shooter: Luke Cann (force) 20/105 19% what happened????
Most improved team: Mackay & Gladstone
Biggest disapointment: Southwest 2nd in 08, 10th in 09.
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06-08-09, 12:59
so a few positions at the blaze have been awarded.
Dev spots:
Tommy Ammar - south west
Isaih tuata - Maroochydore
Brendan Teys - south west
Ryan Jefferies - Ipswich
Shaun Gleeson - Gold coast
Anthony Olah - Gold coast
I don't think this is correct.
2 'signed' dev spots are going to Anthony Olah and Jayden Tom. If any others train, it will be unsigned and for free. Sources say that Anto just has his Uni fee's and fuel covered by the Blaze, Jayden is still at school on scolarship thanks to Claxton.
How would Izzy be able to train consistantly as a Dev player for maybe max $5k if he was signed?
I'd like to see Dev spots go to locals, Anto, Jayden, Nash Allsopp & maybe Brenden Teys or Micheal Gullotta.
I dare any of you to say that shit to lats' face. he will break you in half. The guy was 150 kg + in sept last year and now, reportedly, tips em at 120. pretty good effort. show a little respect. To even mention him in the same breath as lloyd lewis is disgusting. That guy is obviously seeing krispy Kreme through the recession. Back onto the playoffs the games will play out like this -
Brisbane over Northside by 10, Mackay over Rockahampton by 1, Gold Coast over South west by 13.
Cairns over Gold Coast by 27,000 Brisbane over Mackay by 6,
Cairns over Brisbane by 11
Mens
Pg: Scott Cook (Mackay)
Sg: John Fitzgerald (Mackay)
Sf: Reggie Golson (Rocky)
Pf: Scott Macgregor (Gold coast)
C: Cameron Tragardh (Northside)
Womens
Pg: Nat Hurst (Gladstone)
Sg: Jessica Bibby (Gladstone)
Sf: Rohanne Cox (Mackay)
Pf: Leah Rush (Rocky)
C: Abby Bishop (Rocky)
I don't think this is correct.
2 'signed' dev spots are going to Anthony Olah and Jayden Tom. If any others train, it will be unsigned and for free. Sources say that Anto just has his Uni fee's and fuel covered by the Blaze, Jayden is still at school on scolarship thanks to Claxton.
How would Izzy be able to train consistantly as a Dev player for maybe max $5k if he was signed?
I'd like to see Dev spots go to locals, Anto, Jayden, Nash Allsopp & maybe Brenden Teys or Micheal Gullotta.
these are dev spots for nbl not aba!
How are these other guys that got picked not locals???? do you have to live on the gold coast to get picked as dev spot?
I don't think this is correct.
2 'signed' dev spots are going to Anthony Olah and Jayden Tom. If any others train, it will be unsigned and for free. Sources say that Anto just has his Uni fee's and fuel covered by the Blaze, Jayden is still at school on scolarship thanks to Claxton.
How would Izzy be able to train consistantly as a Dev player for maybe max $5k if he was signed?
I'd like to see Dev spots go to locals, Anto, Jayden, Nash Allsopp & maybe Brenden Teys or Micheal Gullotta.
Anto fair enough. I don't think he'll ever contribute at NBL level though. Too small to produce at forward and no skills to be a guard. All the best to him though.
Jayden WHO?
Nash I don't think so. He has digressed his development by wiping up sweat and peeling oranges at the end of the Spartans bench. Kid shoulda went somewhere he was going to get some minutes.
Gullotta - please
Development spots should go to best available kids in SEQ. After all, that's what the Bullets did.
then tell me 1,all i hear is silence.
http://www.courtlive.net/player/qbl.php?event=QBL_M_20090613_MACKAY_ROCKHAMPTON&height=360&islive=false&stretching=exactfit
That's a start :)
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06-08-09, 14:40
I dare any of you to say that shit to lats' face. he will break you in half. The guy was 150 kg + in sept last year and now, reportedly, tips em at 120. pretty good effort. show a little respect. To even mention him in the same breath as lloyd lewis is disgusting. That guy is obviously seeing krispy Kreme through the recession. Back onto the playoffs the games will play out like this -
Brisbane over Northside by 10, Mackay over Rockahampton by 1, Gold Coast over South west by 13.
Cairns over Gold Coast by 27,000 Brisbane over Mackay by 6,
Cairns over Brisbane by 11
Northside over Brisbane by 5-10, Mackay over Rockahampton 10+, South west over Gold Coast by 10.
Cairns over Sth West by 25+, Mackay over Northside by 10(without Gibbo) Northside over Mackay by 10+(with Gibbo)
Cairns Win by 10+ either way.
Lats weighing 120, The guy is 6'10 ish so he is gonna weigh a bit no matter what. Although he did resemble Christian Bale from the Machinist when he was in his school years.
Am hearing that Timmy C picked up a spot with the Hawks.
If true, well done mate, fully deserved.
[QUOTE=real deal;18851]I dare any of you to say that shit to lats' face. he will break you in half.
i think that was a direct quote from Kruger just in case they play each other in the semi i would like to see Lats vs Kruger haha...
all stars
Cook/Kerry
Fitz/M Cedar
Grabau/Coenrad
Hansen/Brebner
Cam/Wookie
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06-08-09, 18:19
Womens
Pg: Nat Hurst (Gladstone)
Sg: Jessica Bibby (Gladstone)
Sf: Rohanne Cox (Mackay)
Pf: Leah Rush (Rocky)
C: Abby Bishop (Rocky)
Hard to find who you would replace in the team but also think that Dalgleish from Townsville and Tolo from Mackay deserve a mention. You could excuse Tolo missing out because of the number of games she missed but Dalgleish has been a standout all year in a team that only lost 2 games.
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06-08-09, 19:31
I don't think this is correct.
2 'signed' dev spots are going to Anthony Olah and Jayden Tom. If any others train, it will be unsigned and for free. Sources say that Anto just has his Uni fee's and fuel covered by the Blaze, Jayden is still at school on scolarship thanks to Claxton.
How would Izzy be able to train consistantly as a Dev player for maybe max $5k if he was signed?
I'd like to see Dev spots go to locals, Anto, Jayden, Nash Allsopp & maybe Brenden Teys or Micheal Gullotta.
Your wrong.
(You might like to see your kid on the roster but Coach needs someone who can cut it at the level.)
Izzy just needs to decide about eligibility and make the call.
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06-08-09, 20:36
Anto fair enough. I don't think he'll ever contribute at NBL level though. Too small to produce at forward and no skills to be a guard. All the best to him though.
Jayden WHO?
Nash I don't think so. He has digressed his development by wiping up sweat and peeling oranges at the end of the Spartans bench. Kid shoulda went somewhere he was going to get some minutes.
Gullotta - please
Development spots should go to best available kids in SEQ. After all, that's what the Bullets did.
Jayden Tom = One of Claxton's TSS boys, 6'8 and filling out, still in grade 12. Unsigned Dev. player all last season. Word around is they're keeping him on.
Izzy - 3 hour drive to basicly full-time commitments for the Blaze on the Gold Coast for little or no money, doesn't seem logical.
If the Blaze were going to have a roster with no Gold Coast players and claim to be helping grass-roots basketball and junior development, they should be using local gold coast players.
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06-08-09, 21:35
Kruger has not had a flagrant foul all year.
The Trailer
06-08-09, 23:00
Kruger has not had a flagrant foul all year.
Yeah but didn't he get ejected from a game against rocky.Throws the most elbows in any game, starts shit with spectators.
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06-08-09, 23:46
Teys is the only guard that's worth a shot and he deserves it, there is an other but he is playing D-League so as not to compromise playing college ball.[/QUOTE]
2 'signed' dev spots are going to Anthony Olah and Jayden Tom. If any others train, it will be unsigned and for free. Sources say that Anto just has his Uni fee's and fuel covered by the Blaze, Jayden is still at school on scolarship thanks to Claxton.
How would Izzy be able to train consistantly as a Dev player for maybe max $5k if he was signed?
I'd like to see Dev spots go to locals, Anto, Jayden, Nash Allsopp & maybe Brenden Teys or Micheal Gullotta.
Yeah but didn't he get ejected from a game against rocky.Throws the most elbows in any game, starts shit with spectators.
maybe it jus depends on who plays who, when your voting on Dirtiest players...
Aucoin got ejected in Mackay for two stupid unsportsman like plays and he was dirtier then Kruger when he played us as well comparatively speaking...
most of what kruger cops now is reputation yeah he still niggles n needles an occasionally has a brain snap and says some dumb sh!t to the crowd but nothing like he used to back in the day...
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07-08-09, 13:50
Hard to find who you would replace in the team but also think that Dalgleish from Townsville and Tolo from Mackay deserve a mention. You could excuse Tolo missing out because of the number of games she missed but Dalgleish has been a standout all year in a team that only lost 2 games.
Dalgleish is a good player, but is not in the same league as the likes of Hurst, Bibby, Bishop, Cox.
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07-08-09, 14:08
Awesome to see so many QBL players making the jump or returning to the NBL this season. Forgive me if I miss some but I think this a close to the full list.
Marlins - Aaron Grabau, Kerry Williams, Dwayne Vale all to the Taipans. Brebner and Gray also have a shot.
Heat - Michael Cedar, Cameron Tovey, Chris Cedar, Josh Jenkinsall have secured a place in the Crocodiles squad.
Meteors - Todd Blanchfield to the Crocodiles and Daniel Jackson to the Hawks again. Scott Cook and John Fitzgerald both very unlucky.
Wizards - Cameron Tragardh re-signed with Hawks and Tim Coenraad signs with Hawks.
Rockets - Rhys Martin re-signs with Hawks.
Goannas - Scott McGregor somewhat surprisingly re-signed by the Blaze. Anthony Olah also retained as development player.
Here is my All-Star team as well:
G Scott Cook (most valuable team player) - Kerry Williams (Has the jets and upside)
G Aaron Grabau (Defensive monster and smooth scorer) - Michael Cedar (League's top shooter)
F Cameron Tovey (Best slasher in the competition) - Tim Coenraad (Big, strong shooter)
F Cameron Tragardh (Scoring machine) - Matthew Hanson (Scoring and rebounding powerhouse)
C Justin Brown (Tall, man mountain, can finish) - Anthony Susnjara (A Solid 19 and 9)
so a few positions at the blaze have been awarded.
Dev spots:
Tommy Ammar - south west
Isaih tuata - Maroochydore
Brendan Teys - south west
Ryan Jefferies - Ipswich
Shaun Gleeson - Gold coast
Anthony Olah - Gold coast
http://www.blazegc.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=78379
the blaze website is backing this info up.....
So after one year of development where to for these players? Realistically while they are good juniors are they really good enough to play NBL.
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08-08-09, 10:32
Awesome to see so many QBL players making the jump or returning to the NBL this season. Forgive me if I miss some but I think this a close to the full list.
Marlins - Aaron Grabau, Kerry Williams, Dwayne Vale all to the Taipans. Brebner and Gray also have a shot.
Heat - Michael Cedar, Cameron Tovey, Chris Cedar, Josh Jenkinsall have secured a place in the Crocodiles squad.
Meteors - Todd Blanchfield to the Crocodiles and Daniel Jackson to the Hawks again. Scott Cook and John Fitzgerald both very unlucky.
Wizards - Cameron Tragardh re-signed with Hawks and Tim Coenraad signs with Hawks.
Rockets - Rhys Martin re-signs with Hawks.
Goannas - Scott McGregor somewhat surprisingly re-signed by the Blaze. Anthony Olah also retained as development player.
Here is my All-Star team as well:
G Scott Cook (most valuable team player) - Kerry Williams (Has the jets and upside)
G Aaron Grabau (Defensive monster and smooth scorer) - Michael Cedar (League's top shooter)
F Cameron Tovey (Best slasher in the competition) - Tim Coenraad (Big, strong shooter)
F Cameron Tragardh (Scoring machine) - Matthew Hanson (Scoring and rebounding powerhouse)
C Justin Brown (Tall, man mountain, can finish) - Anthony Susnjara (A Solid 19 and 9)
It seems to me a crying shame for Basketball that someone as professional and talented as Scott Cook has not been offered an NBL contract. If any GMs actually paid any attention at all to the season he has had with the Meteors this year he would have got a job somewhere and not been lost to basketball for the time being. Congratulations to all the guys from the QBL and ladies for that matter who have got contracts for the NBL. Fantastic to see that guys we watch in our own little gyms can be followed on the bigger stage. Just shows what a great league the QBL is. BORGY
is scott cook worth to many points in the nbl? I think the guy should get a contract and hope he proves it tonight and gets that win.
has scott Macgregor signed? nothing on blaze and nbl site saying he is listed as a player.
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08-08-09, 13:28
is scott cook worth to many points in the nbl? I think the guy should get a contract and hope he proves it tonight and gets that win.
has scott Macgregor signed? nothing on blaze and nbl site saying he is listed as a player.
He has moved from player to memberships consultant with the Blaze. He won't be playing.
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10-08-09, 13:14
Words from bundy are not looking good for 2010 already with the season only just finished . It is believed they have asked VDOGG to re apply for his coaching position next year although many were undewr the understanding he was signed there for 2 seasonsafter 2008 including 09 and 10 . The word is they have formed a committee headed by resident quitter SPECS ( andrew bainbridge ) Specs was involved in the men in early 2003 and coached for a number of years before that and eventually quitting . he then turned his focus to rugby league and quit western suburbs board there when he never got his way . He has also qwuit coaching the bears once before , then stepped up as head coach at the start of the year and quit again ... I dont know if Bundy see a pattern of success here but to make a guy with a resume like that the head runner of a board for qbl bundaberg is nothing short of stupid .; Vdogg as we all know wheres hgis heart on his sleeve and tpo have this thrown back in his face is a terrible gesture on bundabergs part . For an association that has only stepped backwards in the last 2 years this can not be a good move .. In the last 4 years since wayne left there has simply been no clear direction in there program .Summers shoulds have been reappointed as there was a successful 2 or 3 years coming if he had stayed but personal indifferences stopped him from returning thanks to the pig headedness of some of the committee .. I think if Bundy continue to change its game plan every yeare and arse hole the good people like the Wayne Bedfords and yes summers and NO DOUBT VDOGG they are definitely heading the right way with a quitter like specs heading the show ....GOOD LUCK
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10-08-09, 15:53
Words from bundy are not looking good for 2010 already with the season only just finished . It is believed they have asked VDOGG to re apply for his coaching position next year although many were undewr the understanding he was signed there for 2 seasonsafter 2008 including 09 and 10 .
Vdogg as we all know wheres hgis heart on his sleeve and tpo have this thrown back in his face is a terrible gesture on bundabergs part . For an association that has only stepped backwards in the last 2 years this can not be a good move ..
Shame for V Dogg whose a basketball purist and wears his heart on his sleeve. It goes back to the old adages, 'Purists always get hurt"-Warren Berginey (speaking from personal experience) and "There's more to basketball than just basketball"-Phil Jackson (no doubt speaking from personal knowledge)
Bloody brave (and idealistic) venture on V Dogg's behalf to try and unravel the perennial tangled web that is Bundy 'ball, but at least he tried. Fortune favours the brave and he'll fall on his feet somewhere that shares his enthusiasm and vision.
Boss Playa
11-08-09, 01:58
Been a while since I posted something, have been saving myself for end-of-season thoughts. (disclaimer: all comments below are based on regular season performance only)
ALL STAR SQUAD
(Games played and performance in quality games given due consideration)
Starters
C - Cam Tragardh (Northside)
F - Matt Hansen (Bundaberg)
F - Reggie Golson (Rockhampton)
G - Aaron Grabau (Cairns)
G - Scott Cook (Mackay)
Bench
Rhys Martin (Rockhampton)
John Fitzgerald (Mackay)
Shane Davis (Northside)
Anthony Esparza (Gladstone)
Michael Kingma (Gladstone)
Cam Tovey (Townsville)
Scott McGregor (Gold Coast)
Big props also to: Todd Blanchfield (Mackay), Ben Castle (Brisbane), Rocky O'Neill (Caboolture), David Bartholomaeus (Brisbane), Dave Gurney (Gold Coast), Anthony Susnjara (Townsville), Steve Glover (Toowoomba)
REPORT CARD
My gradings aren't based solely on wins and losses. Have also taken into account playing roster and expectations at the start of the season.
Brisbane (14 & 4)
With respected coach Dale Ryan stepping into the coaching role, the Caps were able to assemble a quality squad. Ryan did a good job with the rotation in juggling minutes amongst players who were forced to share with others who would normally command a lion's share of court time. Difficult to single out a particular leader as there was somebody different getting the job done each week, but fair to say that Benny Castle was the glue that kept this team together. Good wins against Townsville and Mackay, with the only real blotch a one-point loss to Maroochydore. Brisbane are nomination for SEABL 2010, and there's no reason they won't be accepted, so am wondering out loud how BQ will juggle the pools next year.
Grade: B+
Bundaberg (3 & 13)
Am just reading the rumour that V-Dogg is being made to re-apply for his position next year. If true, that is bullshit. He doesn't have the runs on the senior board yet, but he is the ideal man to work his arse to the bone and turn the program around up there. Anyways, the Bulls season was disappointing after plenty of positive pre-season talk. Labka and Opio were dreadfully disappointing, although import Hansen was a treat to watch and will be only second to Tragardh in MVP calculations. Import Moore was serviceable. A shame Lloyd Lewis left the season injured at the halfway mark, I hope he gives it a crack against next year. V-Dogg will have learnt from this year's mistakes and will no doubt re-tool better in 2010. Bundy is the perfect place for up-and-comers to get solid minutes and ok $$$, and be offered a reasonable job while you live there. If this interests you, get at V-Dogg damnit. (No I have nothing to do with Bundy)
Grade: D
Caboolture (9 & 9)
First things first. Are you guys Caloundra, Caboolture or Coastal???? Calling yourselves Caboolture and playing 40 minutes away in Caloundra is utterley ridiculous. Here's a suggestion, go back to being Coastal and stay at Caloundra, it's a lot better marketing-wise. The Suns got a few good wins against the Goldie, Northside and South West, but I still think they could've done a little bit better. Import Ajayi is the greediest player this league has seen since Dante Sykes and his play was more of a detriment to the rest of the team, who digressed in performance as the season wore on. I didn't mind import Milne, although he was a bit foul-prone. If you guys have money next year, bring Milne back and pair him with another big ... Slim would be great!
Grade: C+
Cairns (17 & 1)
After plenty of off-season chatter surrounding their NBL entry and the prospect of having a weaking QBL roster, these boys got it done again. Hard to fault anything. Many individuals will miss out on personal accolades due to playing depth and the fact the coach shared his minutes around in blowout performances.
Grade: A
Gladstone (9 & 9)
The party boys of the league. Playing roster improved again this season, but tough to chalk up some wins in the POD. No wins against POD competitors is what stands out to me, maybe next year boys. Who knows how the playing schedule will play out then.
Grade: C-
Gold Coast (8 & 10)
With the likes of McGregor, Gurney, Tilby and Gleeson, I thought these guys underachieved to go under .500. Didn't see them play much, but I will comment that it was great to see Scotty Mac put into the game and suit up. I do have a question that a local may be able to answer. There are so many other great players residing in the area who are not playing. What is happening on the Goldie? They should be a force!
Grade: C-
Ipswich (3 & 13)
The only positive from this squad was Ryan Jeffries. Steve Broom put up ok numbers but was largely disappointing (has he fully recovered from that back injury?) and Luke Cann ... I love the fella but damn he absolutely stunk! Who will coach these boys next year? I loved the earlier suggestion that Jeff Tarrant should have a crack. His demeanour may piss off Stollie a bit, but at least he's organised, dedicated and probably has a good network of talented youngsters he could bring across from the Brisbane suburbs.
Grade: D
Mackay (13 & 5)
Scott Cook leading the way in his best QBL season yet. Fitz was solid, and Blanchfield was the revelation of the competition. Dan Jackson was disappointing for an NBL player, and Kruger ... give it away pleeeeeeease! If you love the game that's cool, but it is sad watching your decline. These boys were solid through the season, with the losses indiciative of a POD team.
Grade: B+
Maroochydore (5 & 13)
I understand these guys went through a no-win season last year, but I really thought they'd compete better with Zane, Gianni and Dante on board. Perhaps I'm just a hard marker. Am already starting to wonder how the roster will pan out next year, they definetly need their big 3 or players of similar ilk to stay on board if they want to continue to progress.
Grade: C
Northside (10 & 8)
Tragardh is a machine and a gem to have in our league. Shane Davis had his best QBL season as the league's best outside gunner. Disruptions to the team though with Zaremba, Darragh and late-comer Gibson all missing games due to various reasons, costing the team another win or two. The comment about the Wizards possibly beating the Capitals with Dante are valid, but given their time again the Wizards would probably go with the more team-friendly Darragh in a heartbeat. Have seen former league marksman Simon Stevens watching on, would love to see him add some guard power to the team next season. No POD wins and a dastardly loss to Caboolture/Coastal/whatever.
Grade: C+
Rockhampton (15 & 3)
Another year, another strong team. Not much to say here. Two losses to arch-nemesis Mackay would be the only thing leaving them smarting from the regular season.
Grade: A-
South West Metro (8 & 10)
The continuing emergence of other talent allowed JC to wind back his playing time ad give others a run. No team leader as such, with Teys, Thompson, Williams, Niesler and Ammar all making regular solid contributions. For a man of Ammar's size, I wish he'd play inside instead of settling for jumpshots most of the time though. Not as many teams caught off-guard by this unassuming mob as there were last year. Really needed a true big to take it to the better teams
Grade: C
Toowoomba (0 & 18)
A lot to admire from their spirit of giving every game a go and not giving up. These boys knew they were in for a tough season that would probably bare no wins, but they all stuck in there and not once did I hear any stories of bitching of players quiting. They will all be better for it. Steve Glover had a great season, and good to see Tribe and Reimann provide some needed leadership too.
Grade: C
Townsville (12 & 6)
Having Mick Cedar for a full season probably would've guaranteed a spot in the semis. Don't really have too much more to say here.
Grade: B
AWARDS
Hottest chick - Bree Warren (Caboolture)
Quickest player - Martin Ajayi (Caboolture)
Biggest vertical - Verle Williams (South West)
Best import - Matt Hansen (Bundaberg)
Worst import - Martin Ajayi (Caboolture)
Most improved (women) - Diana Neves (Gladstone)
Most improved (men) - Ryan Jeffries (Ipswich)
Least improved (women) - Ash Wallis (South West)
Least improved (men) - Luke Cann (Ipswich)
Worst uniforms - Mackay
Dirtiest player - Jason Aucoin (Rockhampton)
Best sniper (women) - Diana Neves (Gladstone)
Best sniper (men) - Shane Davis (Northside
Should be in the NBL - Scott Cook (Mackay)
D LEAGUE
Firstly, we need to scrap the name 'D League'. It gives the impression that the comp is inferior and full of halfwits. Secondly, forget the focus of juniors (I think we have started to slide slightly away from this anyway). If BQ is serious about increasing retention rates in basketball, there needs to be a 'reserve grade' (at least in SE QLD) to supplement the QBL level. This introduces further competition to other weekend sports who traditionally take their lion's share of potential hoopsters .... league, aussie rules, netball etc you get the drift. Furthermore, open up entries to both associations and clubs affiliated with associations. BQ should not have cut the BQJBC U20 division, that's where the juniors belong. Gordon I know you particularly will oppose these comments, but the D League in its current format is working for nobody.
Boss Playa
11-08-09, 02:02
WOMEN
I haven't followed the women's competition close enough to make in-depth comment on much, but I will say it was great to see the calibre of players Mackay, Rocky and Gladstone all brought to the league this season. I hope this standard continues. Apart from these teams, I noticed a lot of poor shooting from other teams. Maybe it's just me, but I would wager that the % made has decreased significantly from a few years ago. I would say this further highlights the fact that we are unfortunately continuing to lose talented ladies fro the game. The squad Brisbane had this year would be particular testament to this statement.
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11-08-09, 07:51
Been a while since I posted something, have been saving myself for end-of-season thoughts. (disclaimer: all comments below are based on regular season performance only)
ALL STAR SQUAD
(Games played and performance in quality games given due consideration)
Starters
C - Cam Tragardh (Northside)
F - Matt Hansen (Bundaberg)
F - Reggie Golson (Rockhampton)
G - Aaron Grabau (Cairns)
G - Scott Cook (Mackay)
Bench
Rhys Martin (Rockhampton)
John Fitzgerald (Mackay)
Shane Davis (Northside)
Anthony Esparza (Gladstone)
Michael Kingma (Gladstone)
Cam Tovey (Townsville)
Scott McGregor (Gold Coast)
Big props also to: Todd Blanchfield (Mackay), Ben Castle (Brisbane), Rocky O'Neill (Caboolture), David Bartholomaeus (Brisbane), Dave Gurney (Gold Coast), Anthony Susnjara (Townsville), Steve Glover (Toowoomba)
REPORT CARD
My gradings aren't based solely on wins and losses. Have also taken into account playing roster and expectations at the start of the season.
Brisbane (14 & 4)
With respected coach Dale Ryan stepping into the coaching role, the Caps were able to assemble a quality squad. Ryan did a good job with the rotation in juggling minutes amongst players who were forced to share with others who would normally command a lion's share of court time. Difficult to single out a particular leader as there was somebody different getting the job done each week, but fair to say that Benny Castle was the glue that kept this team together. Good wins against Townsville and Mackay, with the only real blotch a one-point loss to Maroochydore. Brisbane are nomination for SEABL 2010, and there's no reason they won't be accepted, so am wondering out loud how BQ will juggle the pools next year.
Grade: B+
Bundaberg (3 & 13)
Am just reading the rumour that V-Dogg is being made to re-apply for his position next year. If true, that is bullshit. He doesn't have the runs on the senior board yet, but he is the ideal man to work his arse to the bone and turn the program around up there. Anyways, the Bulls season was disappointing after plenty of positive pre-season talk. Labka and Opio were dreadfully disappointing, although import Hansen was a treat to watch and will be only second to Tragardh in MVP calculations. Import Moore was serviceable. A shame Lloyd Lewis left the season injured at the halfway mark, I hope he gives it a crack against next year. V-Dogg will have learnt from this year's mistakes and will no doubt re-tool better in 2010. Bundy is the perfect place for up-and-comers to get solid minutes and ok $$$, and be offered a reasonable job while you live there. If this interests you, get at V-Dogg damnit. (No I have nothing to do with Bundy)
Grade: D
Caboolture (9 & 9)
First things first. Are you guys Caloundra, Caboolture or Coastal???? Calling yourselves Caboolture and playing 40 minutes away in Caloundra is utterley ridiculous. Here's a suggestion, go back to being Coastal and stay at Caloundra, it's a lot better marketing-wise. The Suns got a few good wins against the Goldie, Northside and South West, but I still think they could've done a little bit better. Import Ajayi is the greediest player this league has seen since Dante Sykes and his play was more of a detriment to the rest of the team, who digressed in performance as the season wore on. I didn't mind import Milne, although he was a bit foul-prone. If you guys have money next year, bring Milne back and pair him with another big ... Slim would be great!
Grade: C+
Cairns (17 & 1)
After plenty of off-season chatter surrounding their NBL entry and the prospect of having a weaking QBL roster, these boys got it done again. Hard to fault anything. Many individuals will miss out on personal accolades due to playing depth and the fact the coach shared his minutes around in blowout performances.
Grade: A
Gladstone (9 & 9)
The party boys of the league. Playing roster improved again this season, but tough to chalk up some wins in the POD. No wins against POD competitors is what stands out to me, maybe next year boys. Who knows how the playing schedule will play out then.
Grade: C-
Gold Coast (8 & 10)
With the likes of McGregor, Gurney, Tilby and Gleeson, I thought these guys underachieved to go under .500. Didn't see them play much, but I will comment that it was great to see Scotty Mac put into the game and suit up. I do have a question that a local may be able to answer. There are so many other great players residing in the area who are not playing. What is happening on the Goldie? They should be a force!
Grade: C-
Ipswich (3 & 13)
The only positive from this squad was Ryan Jeffries. Steve Broom put up ok numbers but was largely disappointing (has he fully recovered from that back injury?) and Luke Cann ... I love the fella but damn he absolutely stunk! Who will coach these boys next year? I loved the earlier suggestion that Jeff Tarrant should have a crack. His demeanour may piss off Stollie a bit, but at least he's organised, dedicated and probably has a good network of talented youngsters he could bring across from the Brisbane suburbs.
Grade: D
Mackay (13 & 5)
Scott Cook leading the way in his best QBL season yet. Fitz was solid, and Blanchfield was the revelation of the competition. Dan Jackson was disappointing for an NBL player, and Kruger ... give it away pleeeeeeease! If you love the game that's cool, but it is sad watching your decline. These boys were solid through the season, with the losses indiciative of a POD team.
Grade: B+
Maroochydore (5 & 13)
I understand these guys went through a no-win season last year, but I really thought they'd compete better with Zane, Gianni and Dante on board. Perhaps I'm just a hard marker. Am already starting to wonder how the roster will pan out next year, they definetly need their big 3 or players of similar ilk to stay on board if they want to continue to progress.
Grade: C
Northside (12 & 8)
Tragardh is a machine and a gem to have in our league. Shane Davis had his best QBL season as the league's best outside gunner. Disruptions to the team though with Zaremba, Darragh and late-comer Gibson all missing games due to various reasons, costing the team another win or two. The comment about the Wizards possibly beating the Capitals with Dante are valid, but given their time again the Wizards would probably go with the more team-friendly Darragh in a heartbeat. Have seen former league marksman Simon Stevens watching on, would love to see him add some guard power to the team next season. No POD wins and a dastardly loss to Caboolture/Coastal/whatever.
Grade: C+
Rockhampton (15 & 3)
Another year, another strong team. Not much to say here. Two losses to arch-nemesis Mackay would be the only thing leaving them smarting from the regular season.
Grade: A-
South West Metro (8 & 10)
The continuing emergence of other talent allowed JC to wind back his playing time ad give others a run. No team leader as such, with Teys, Thompson, Williams, Niesler and Ammar all making regular solid contributions. For a man of Ammar's size, I wish he'd play inside instead of settling for jumpshots most of the time though. Not as many teams caught off-guard by this unassuming mob as there were last year. Really needed a true big to take it to the better teams
Grade: C
Toowoomba (0 & 18)
A lot to admire from their spirit of giving every game a go and not giving up. These boys knew they were in for a tough season that would probably bare no wins, but they all stuck in there and not once did I hear any stories of bitching of players quiting. They will all be better for it. Steve Glover had a great season, and good to see Tribe and Reimann provide some needed leadership too.
Grade: C
Townsville (12 & 6)
Having Mick Cedar for a full season probably would've guaranteed a spot in the semis. Don't really have too much more to say here.
Grade: B
AWARDS
Hottest chick - Bree Warren (Caboolture)
Quickest player - Martin Ajayi (Caboolture)
Biggest vertical - Verle Williams (South West)
Best import - Matt Hansen (Bundaberg)
Worst import - Martin Ajayi (Caboolture)
Most improved (women) - Diana Neves (Gladstone)
Most improved (men) - Ryan Jeffries (Ipswich)
Least improved (women) - Ash Wallis (South West)
Least improved (men) - Luke Cann (Ipswich)
Worst uniforms - Mackay
Dirtiest player - Jason Aucoin (Rockhampton)
Best sniper (women) - Diana Neves (Gladstone)
Best sniper (men) - Shane Davis (Northside
Should be in the NBL - Scott Cook (Mackay)
D LEAGUE
Firstly, we need to scrap the name 'D League'. It gives the impression that the comp is inferior and full of halfwits. Secondly, forget the focus of juniors (I think we have started to slide slightly away from this anyway). If BQ is serious about increasing retention rates in basketball, there needs to be a 'reserve grade' (at least in SE QLD) to supplement the QBL level. This introduces further competition to other weekend sports who traditionally take their lion's share of potential hoopsters .... league, aussie rules, netball etc you get the drift. Furthermore, open up entries to both associations and clubs affiliated with associations. BQ should not have cut the BQJBC U20 division, that's where the juniors belong. Gordon I know you particularly will oppose these comments, but the D League in its current format is working for nobody.
Very good report for end of season although i do not agrree with Aucoin being the dirtiest player. Any team would love to have him. He is a hard worker and he intimidates and that doesn't equal him to be dirty.
I am hearing that the games are being cut back to 40 mins! the only positive with this is better for double headers and tripples, will stop the blow outs! But it will cut numbers, court time for the bench players and take away the advantage of having depth in your team.
can anyone back this info up?
Very good report for end of season although i do not agrree with Aucoin being the dirtiest player. Any team would love to have him. He is a hard worker and he intimidates and that doesn't equal him to be dirty.
http://www.courtlive.net/player/qbl.php?event=QBL_M_20090613_MACKAY_ROCKHAMPTON&height=360&islive=false&stretching=exactfit
(I'm getting good mileage out of this link!)
Very good report for end of season although i do not agrree with Aucoin being the dirtiest player. Any team would love to have him. He is a hard worker and he intimidates and that doesn't equal him to be dirty.
100% correct if ur from rocky...
Aucoin can play an prob would make any team in the league but he is a similar to a smaller dumber version of Kruger...
Unregistered
11-08-09, 16:39
Been a while since I posted something, have been saving myself for end-of-season thoughts. (disclaimer: all comments below are based on regular season performance only)
ALL STAR SQUAD
(Games played and performance in quality games given due consideration)
Starters
C - Cam Tragardh (Northside)
F - Matt Hansen (Bundaberg)
F - Reggie Golson (Rockhampton)
G - Aaron Grabau (Cairns)
G - Scott Cook (Mackay)
Bench
Rhys Martin (Rockhampton)
John Fitzgerald (Mackay)
Shane Davis (Northside)
Anthony Esparza (Gladstone)
Michael Kingma (Gladstone)
Cam Tovey (Townsville)
Scott McGregor (Gold Coast)
Big props also to: Todd Blanchfield (Mackay), Ben Castle (Brisbane), Rocky O'Neill (Caboolture), David Bartholomaeus (Brisbane), Dave Gurney (Gold Coast), Anthony Susnjara (Townsville), Steve Glover (Toowoomba)
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AT this point i have to say i think fitzgerald is the most overrated player in the league. nice guy i am sure. but i have yet to see a more self centred player. He does have handles and yes he can shoot (streaky though). but he is so one-out. when he decides to distribute the ball to his equally talented teammates then he will be a lot better.
sadly i don't think this team will be together again. i think mackay missed their chance this year.
Unregistered
11-08-09, 17:38
AT this point i have to say i think fitzgerald is the most overrated player in the league. nice guy i am sure. but i have yet to see a more self centred player. He does have handles and yes he can shoot (streaky though). but he is so one-out. when he decides to distribute the ball to his equally talented teammates then he will be a lot better.
sadly i don't think this team will be together again. i think mackay missed their chance this year.
Nice bit of scapegoating there to slag off Fitzy.
Not the first time Mackay has had a limitless budget and endless talent and not been able to deliver the goods now is it? Bit like coaching a QLD 20's team with 6 AIS kids and 5 future Emus in it and not being able to achieve a medal at Nationals.
The closer analysis of the reason this team will not be together again would probably be that the stadium extension nest egg they had saved up is now exhausted. Been fun (for some) though.
Unregistered
11-08-09, 19:42
100% correct if ur from rocky...
Aucoin can play an prob would make any team in the league but he is a similar to a smaller dumber version of Kruger...
You are right about Aucoin except for him being "dumber" he is on the smater players i (and many others) have played against an no i don't play for Rocky. Why try and tear down a great player. How petty
Most players in the league would love to have him on their team. As for Jedi, that link is old and it has already been talked about to death, you know where most people stand.
Unregistered
11-08-09, 20:09
worst place to play-rocky,but need to change the name from house of pain to house of imbeeds
Unregistered
11-08-09, 20:59
Limitless budget and endless talent? Is this guy talking about Mackay or the cleveland cavs?
Mackay did extremely well in a tough pool against teams like rocky who have triple their budget. They had 4 players and a centre who everyone on here bags and thinks should quit.
The fitz bashing obviously from another well educated chroming rockhampton fan who should be sent back to the padded cell from where they came.
Here is an idea, instead of teaching your self-delivered retarded children to run around swearing at opposition players, maybe put them in school and give them a chance at becoming something other than the depressing stereotype rockhampton fans have earned.
Unregistered
11-08-09, 21:12
worst place to play-rocky,but need to change the name from house of pain to house of imbeeds
might need to learn to spell too
Unregistered
11-08-09, 21:55
no need to spell it right,u know wat it meant.
3rd degree burns
11-08-09, 23:12
You are right about Aucoin except for him being "dumber" he is on the smater players i (and many others) have played against an no i don't play for Rocky. Why try and tear down a great player. How petty
Most players in the league would love to have him on their team. As for Jedi, that link is old and it has already been talked about to death, you know where most people stand.
The old link doesn't make it any less true also adds proof of the dumb aspect. Rocky sucks Cairns to be State Champs 09
Unregistered
11-08-09, 23:27
I am hearing that the games are being cut back to 40 mins! the only positive with this is better for double headers and tripples, will stop the blow outs! But it will cut numbers, court time for the bench players and take away the advantage of having depth in your team.
can anyone back this info up?
Maybe they could reduce it so it is 8 minute quarters? Well they have for the U18 Classics! Thought I'd just make the stupid suggestion so I could get it in b4 QB so I could claim it 4 myself! LOL
The Trailer
12-08-09, 01:50
ALLSTARS 09
C-Cam
PF-Hanson
F-B.Castle
SG-Gloson
P-Cook
Bench-Brown,Susnjara,Tim C,Grabau,Martin,M.Cedar & Blanchfield
2 Cents (Nagas) - mate people in glass houses shouldnt throw stones. As i have sais before - you shouldnt sell yourself short, you do your fair share of niggle and throw in the cheapies whenever you can, which is fair enough when you can get away with it.
By the way Aucoin and probably Kruger would add value to nearly every team in the competition - if you dont like their style of play then don't play against them or don't go watch the games they play in. Kruger has been pretty good for Mackay this year and they would not have achieved what they have without him. Obviously none of you people who comment on Kruger and Aucoin have ever seen the Bad Boy Detroit Pistons play in their hey day with the likes of Thomas, Dumas, Salley, Laimbeer, Mahorn, Rodman and Co....geez and those guys have Rings.
As far as Mackay being underachievers and spending all their bucks...you must be a disgrunteld Mackay fan who hasn't got their way at some stage. Thet went through the entire season with a resticted spot to fill but they never did - i for one am glad they didnt find another big to go into their lineup - if they did they would have been tougher again.
On Fitzy - hmm - I'd be surprised if it was a Rocky person shelving him...probably another Mackay person who is upset with their kids not getting minutes or something. Fitzy is a good player player at this level..check that a real good player at this level and again i suspect that any team in the league would be better to have him in it.
To those who continually bag Rocky for whatever reasons - get of your ass and put up your hand to go help your own association or teams out. Are our fans patriotic - without question - but what would you rather...play in a library with the atmosphere of a chess game or play where the joint is pumping ?? I doubt it is a real hard choice. And if you prefer the chess game atmospehere then don't come here - we sold all bar 17 seats for the entire season here this year - obviously our redneck, chroming retards like it here with that being said i wonder why i dignify commmenting on your petualnt post given your obvious inability to grow some balls and a spine to put your name to it.
Unregistered
12-08-09, 11:20
Mugsy surely you can't agree with the way the some members of the crowd carry on. Throwing things on the court and abusing players AFTER the game just to name a couple of things.
Unregistered
12-08-09, 11:30
2 Cents (Nagas) - mate people in glass houses shouldnt throw stones. As i have sais before - you shouldnt sell yourself short, you do your fair share of niggle and throw in the cheapies whenever you can, which is fair enough when you can get away with it.
By the way Aucoin and probably Kruger would add value to nearly every team in the competition - if you dont like their style of play then don't play against them or don't go watch the games they play in. Kruger has been pretty good for Mackay this year and they would not have achieved what they have without him. Obviously none of you people who comment on Kruger and Aucoin have ever seen the Bad Boy Detroit Pistons play in their hey day with the likes of Thomas, Dumas, Salley, Laimbeer, Mahorn, Rodman and Co....geez and those guys have Rings.
As far as Mackay being underachievers and spending all their bucks...you must be a disgrunteld Mackay fan who hasn't got their way at some stage. Thet went through the entire season with a resticted spot to fill but they never did - i for one am glad they didnt find another big to go into their lineup - if they did they would have been tougher again.
On Fitzy - hmm - I'd be surprised if it was a Rocky person shelving him...probably another Mackay person who is upset with their kids not getting minutes or something. Fitzy is a good player player at this level..check that a real good player at this level and again i suspect that any team in the league would be better to have him in it.
To those who continually bag Rocky for whatever reasons - get of your ass and put up your hand to go help your own association or teams out. Are our fans patriotic - without question - but what would you rather...play in a library with the atmosphere of a chess game or play where the joint is pumping ?? I doubt it is a real hard choice. And if you prefer the chess game atmospehere then don't come here - we sold all bar 17 seats for the entire season here this year - obviously our redneck, chroming retards like it here with that being said i wonder why i dignify commmenting on your petualnt post given your obvious inability to grow some balls and a spine to put your name to it.
Well said Mugsy. I'd have Aucoin & Kruger on my teams any day of the week. You can not by passion and intensity. In Mackay we are ecstatic with the season the guys put in. First playoff appearance in 10 years and 2nd in history. We do not have a limitless budget as some would think and have not touched any future stadium fund. If we had a limitless budget I think you know we would have found a big from somewhere. Once again if you wish to slag off at people at least have the balls to put your name on it.
Congratulations to all teams on making the semis and best of luck to you all. My tip for the men Rocky-Cairns grand final. Hard to split but I will take Cairns only because I think Rocky will have to spend more juice getting over a very talented Caps team. Anyone may the best team win. BORGY
Unregistered
12-08-09, 11:39
Been a while since I posted something, have been saving myself for end-of-season thoughts. (disclaimer: all comments below are based on regular season performance only)
ALL STAR SQUAD
(Games played and performance in quality games given due consideration)
Starters
REPORT CARD
My gradings aren't based solely on wins and losses. Have also taken into account playing roster and expectations at the start of the season.
Brisbane (14 & 4)
With respected coach Dale Ryan stepping into the coaching role, the Caps were able to assemble a quality squad. Ryan did a good job with the rotation in juggling minutes amongst players who were forced to share with others who would normally command a lion's share of court time. Difficult to single out a particular leader as there was somebody different getting the job done each week, but fair to say that Benny Castle was the glue that kept this team together. Good wins against Townsville and Mackay, with the only real blotch a one-point loss to Maroochydore. Brisbane are nomination for SEABL 2010, and there's no reason they won't be accepted, so am wondering out loud how BQ will juggle the pools next year.
Grade: B+
Bundaberg (3 & 13)
Am just reading the rumour that V-Dogg is being made to re-apply for his position next year. If true, that is bullshit. He doesn't have the runs on the senior board yet, but he is the ideal man to work his arse to the bone and turn the program around up there. Anyways, the Bulls season was disappointing after plenty of positive pre-season talk. Labka and Opio were dreadfully disappointing, although import Hansen was a treat to watch and will be only second to Tragardh in MVP calculations. Import Moore was serviceable. A shame Lloyd Lewis left the season injured at the halfway mark, I hope he gives it a crack against next year. V-Dogg will have learnt from this year's mistakes and will no doubt re-tool better in 2010. Bundy is the perfect place for up-and-comers to get solid minutes and ok $$$, and be offered a reasonable job while you live there. If this interests you, get at V-Dogg damnit. (No I have nothing to do with Bundy)
Grade: D
Caboolture (9 & 9)
First things first. Are you guys Caloundra, Caboolture or Coastal???? Calling yourselves Caboolture and playing 40 minutes away in Caloundra is utterley ridiculous. Here's a suggestion, go back to being Coastal and stay at Caloundra, it's a lot better marketing-wise. The Suns got a few good wins against the Goldie, Northside and South West, but I still think they could've done a little bit better. Import Ajayi is the greediest player this league has seen since Dante Sykes and his play was more of a detriment to the rest of the team, who digressed in performance as the season wore on. I didn't mind import Milne, although he was a bit foul-prone. If you guys have money next year, bring Milne back and pair him with another big ... Slim would be great!
Grade: C+
Cairns (17 & 1)
After plenty of off-season chatter surrounding their NBL entry and the prospect of having a weaking QBL roster, these boys got it done again. Hard to fault anything. Many individuals will miss out on personal accolades due to playing depth and the fact the coach shared his minutes around in blowout performances.
Grade: A
Gladstone (9 & 9)
The party boys of the league. Playing roster improved again this season, but tough to chalk up some wins in the POD. No wins against POD competitors is what stands out to me, maybe next year boys. Who knows how the playing schedule will play out then.
Grade: C-
Gold Coast (8 & 10)
With the likes of McGregor, Gurney, Tilby and Gleeson, I thought these guys underachieved to go under .500. Didn't see them play much, but I will comment that it was great to see Scotty Mac put into the game and suit up. I do have a question that a local may be able to answer. There are so many other great players residing in the area who are not playing. What is happening on the Goldie? They should be a force!
Grade: C-
Ipswich (3 & 13)
The only positive from this squad was Ryan Jeffries. Steve Broom put up ok numbers but was largely disappointing (has he fully recovered from that back injury?) and Luke Cann ... I love the fella but damn he absolutely stunk! Who will coach these boys next year? I loved the earlier suggestion that Jeff Tarrant should have a crack. His demeanour may piss off Stollie a bit, but at least he's organised, dedicated and probably has a good network of talented youngsters he could bring across from the Brisbane suburbs.
Grade: D
Mackay (13 & 5)
Scott Cook leading the way in his best QBL season yet. Fitz was solid, and Blanchfield was the revelation of the competition. Dan Jackson was disappointing for an NBL player, and Kruger ... give it away pleeeeeeease! If you love the game that's cool, but it is sad watching your decline. These boys were solid through the season, with the losses indiciative of a POD team.
Grade: B+
Maroochydore (5 & 13)
I understand these guys went through a no-win season last year, but I really thought they'd compete better with Zane, Gianni and Dante on board. Perhaps I'm just a hard marker. Am already starting to wonder how the roster will pan out next year, they definetly need their big 3 or players of similar ilk to stay on board if they want to continue to progress.
Grade: C
Northside (12 & 8)
Tragardh is a machine and a gem to have in our league. Shane Davis had his best QBL season as the league's best outside gunner. Disruptions to the team though with Zaremba, Darragh and late-comer Gibson all missing games due to various reasons, costing the team another win or two. The comment about the Wizards possibly beating the Capitals with Dante are valid, but given their time again the Wizards would probably go with the more team-friendly Darragh in a heartbeat. Have seen former league marksman Simon Stevens watching on, would love to see him add some guard power to the team next season. No POD wins and a dastardly loss to Caboolture/Coastal/whatever.
Grade: C+
Rockhampton (15 & 3)
Another year, another strong team. Not much to say here. Two losses to arch-nemesis Mackay would be the only thing leaving them smarting from the regular season.
Grade: A-
South West Metro (8 & 10)
The continuing emergence of other talent allowed JC to wind back his playing time ad give others a run. No team leader as such, with Teys, Thompson, Williams, Niesler and Ammar all making regular solid contributions. For a man of Ammar's size, I wish he'd play inside instead of settling for jumpshots most of the time though. Not as many teams caught off-guard by this unassuming mob as there were last year. Really needed a true big to take it to the better teams
Grade: C
Toowoomba (0 & 18)
A lot to admire from their spirit of giving every game a go and not giving up. These boys knew they were in for a tough season that would probably bare no wins, but they all stuck in there and not once did I hear any stories of bitching of players quiting. They will all be better for it. Steve Glover had a great season, and good to see Tribe and Reimann provide some needed leadership too.
Grade: C
Townsville (12 & 6)
Having Mick Cedar for a full season probably would've guaranteed a spot in the semis. Don't really have too much more to say here.
Grade: B
AWARDS
Hottest chick - Bree Warren (Caboolture)
Quickest player - Martin Ajayi (Caboolture)
Biggest vertical - Verle Williams (South West)
Best import - Matt Hansen (Bundaberg)
Worst import - Martin Ajayi (Caboolture)
Most improved (women) - Diana Neves (Gladstone)
Most improved (men) - Ryan Jeffries (Ipswich)
Least improved (women) - Ash Wallis (South West)
Least improved (men) - Luke Cann (Ipswich)
Worst uniforms - Mackay
Dirtiest player - Jason Aucoin (Rockhampton)
Best sniper (women) - Diana Neves (Gladstone)
Best sniper (men) - Shane Davis (Northside
Should be in the NBL - Scott Cook (Mackay)
D LEAGUE
Firstly, we need to scrap the name 'D League'. It gives the impression that the comp is inferior and full of halfwits. Secondly, forget the focus of juniors (I think we have started to slide slightly away from this anyway). If BQ is serious about increasing retention rates in basketball, there needs to be a 'reserve grade' (at least in SE QLD) to supplement the QBL level. This introduces further competition to other weekend sports who traditionally take their lion's share of potential hoopsters .... league, aussie rules, netball etc you get the drift. Furthermore, open up entries to both associations and clubs affiliated with associations. BQ should not have cut the BQJBC U20 division, that's where the juniors belong. Gordon I know you particularly will oppose these comments, but the D League in its current format is working for nobody.
A very good report except in regards to Caboolture. You claim that Martin Ajayi is the worst import in the league yet his Suns are 9-9 one game behind Northside at 10-8. Northside did not play 20 games as you indicate they played 18 like everyone else and finished the season 10-8. You give Northside the same grade as Caboolture yet many would argue that Northside have the superior talent. While Martin did suffer from poor shot selection at times he was not selfish, he suffered several serious injuries throughout the year including a hamstring tear and a fractured cheek bone (injuries that would keep many players out for a long term) he chose to play through them and almost led Coastal to a finals berth an improvement from last year.
[QUOTE=Mugsy;19066]2 Cents (Nagas) - mate people in glass houses shouldnt throw stones. As i have sais before - you shouldnt sell yourself short, you do your fair share of niggle and throw in the cheapies whenever you can, which is fair enough when you can get away with it.
i know Mugsy (Jamie Boon) i'm not denying it but noone else i throw stones at ever throws stones back if i'm having a quiet day at work, i do one of two things either say something about Rocky on BD or go on a NRL forum an bag the Bulldogs/Dragons... if you get bored you should try it always guaranteed a bite or two...
as for your crowd yea its great to play there but i mean we have a pretty good crowd and i've never heard of anyone having to worry about walking to the bar here an being abused after the game... but like most things are great thing ruined by one or two or three bad eggs...
Unregistered
12-08-09, 15:09
Very good report for end of season although i do not agrree with Aucoin being the dirtiest player. Any team would love to have him. He is a hard worker and he intimidates and that doesn't equal him to be dirty.
I agree. Jase is not dirty at all. He is strong and passionate and often due to him being so much stronger than his opponent, he can sometimes come off as a bully. This is far from the truth. Those of you who continue to bag him, grow up. And for that matter, bagging all players.
Unregistered
12-08-09, 15:11
100% correct if ur from rocky...
Aucoin can play an prob would make any team in the league but he is a similar to a smaller dumber version of Kruger...
Who are you? Are you a ref????
Who are you? Are you a ref????
you must be new...
[QUOTE=Mugsy;19066]2 Cents (Nagas) - mate people in glass houses shouldnt throw stones. As i have sais before - you shouldnt sell yourself short, you do your fair share of niggle and throw in the cheapies whenever you can, which is fair enough when you can get away with it.
i know Mugsy (Jamie Boon) i'm not denying it but noone else i throw stones at ever throws stones back if i'm having a quiet day at work, i do one of two things either say something about Rocky on BD or go on a NRL forum an bag the Bulldogs/Dragons... if you get bored you should try it always guaranteed a bite or two...
as for your crowd yea its great to play there but i mean we have a pretty good crowd and i've never heard of anyone having to worry about walking to the bar here an being abused after the game... but like most things are great thing ruined by one or two or three bad eggs...
Well if bagging Rocky, the Bulldogs and the Dragons is the most constructive way to pass your time then perhaps you need a new hobby. In terms of throwing stones I am pretty sure you were bagging Jason Aucoin personally, so you can probably add him to your list of things to bag....and don't get me wrong at least you have the balls to put your name to it.
You're absolutely correct in saying that perhaps one, two or three bad eggs can tarnish things - perhaps because that many people as a minority aren't worth worrying about it. Perhaps that's also the reason why some of our locals didnt complain about the antics of a select few of your supporters here last Friday night......hmmm....i wonder.
But i think it is clearer to me now - we don't play our local players ...oops...sorry i forgot you guys have 6 guys in your team not from gladdy this year....hmmm...ok hack on our fans instead then or whathever else to pass the time on your slow days...you gotta hack on something right...
Good luck to the Power girls this weekend too....how sweet it would be to have the Championship winning teams from Central Queensland....we can only hope.
Unregistered
12-08-09, 17:17
On Fitzy - hmm - I'd be surprised if it was a Rocky person shelving him...probably another Mackay person who is upset with their kids not getting minutes or something. Fitzy is a good player player at this level..check that a real good player at this level and again i suspect that any team in the league would be better to have him in it.
A Father of a guy who played there and didnt get the local "love" and limelight that Fitzy attracts in good old Mack-ay perhaps??
John Fitz is da' bomb player the perpetual motion stylemaster, can hit 50 if he has to or can run a point guard role and make team mates better just as well and as required. (If your 6'5 with hops and athleticism and can score at will why the hell would a Coach bother but..??)
Doubt it was any long time Mack-ay 'ball people either as his Dad, Bruce achieved nothing short of legend status in the township when he and his good mate Megsy Smith (dec.) passed through there as young trail bike adventurers and got caught up in Mack-ay ball for 3 years or so in the '70's.
Always a fish on the barby and a muddy to take home for the Fitzgeralds when they're in Mackay. Dunno if all their imports get that sort of love.
[QUOTE=2 cents;19073]
Well if bagging Rocky, the Bulldogs and the Dragons is the most constructive way to pass your time then perhaps you need a new hobby. In terms of throwing stones I am pretty sure you were bagging Jason Aucoin personally, so you can probably add him to your list of things to bag....and don't get me wrong at least you have the balls to put your name to it.
You're absolutely correct in saying that perhaps one, two or three bad eggs can tarnish things - perhaps because that many people as a minority aren't worth worrying about it. Perhaps that's also the reason why some of our locals didnt complain about the antics of a select few of your supporters here last Friday night......hmmm....i wonder.
But i think it is clearer to me now - we don't play our local players ...oops...sorry i forgot you guys have 6 guys in your team not from gladdy this year....hmmm...ok hack on our fans instead then or whathever else to pass the time on your slow days...you gotta hack on something right...
Good luck to the Power girls this weekend too....how sweet it would be to have the Championship winning teams from Central Queensland....we can only hope.
when your good at your job mate you can do whatever you like i have plenty of hobbies Poker, Drinking, Poker, i also build little wooden ships in glass bottles and i'm pretty good at all of those things... an what you seem to forget is that i enjoy gettin a rise out of you and your fans whats the point of a forum if noone talks?
hhmmm i wonder which fans you would have to complain about the ones banging, cheering and jumping up an down in ther own section of a very small crowd or the ones that sang the Power Song with the gals on the court??? the reason they didnt complain is cos they got owned and if being too boisterous and passionate is something to complain about then you should really relook at the Glasshouse saying...
ah local players that old chestnut nice try mate but this is jus about 1 or 2 of ur w@nkers that abuse players n fans from other teams even after game is done an dusted please dont try change the subject...
best of luck to your boys this weekend it would be a great day if both championships come back to CQ but i've got money on Cairns/Power double this weekend...
Unregistered
12-08-09, 19:24
you must be new...
Yep! So I guess not a lot of players comment on this forum???? Makes me laugh if that is the case...???
Rocky to win by 18 Vs. Brisbane
Cairns to win by 24 Vs. SW
Rocky to win by 8 vs Cairns...:cool:
Boss Playa
13-08-09, 00:23
A very good report except in regards to Caboolture. You claim that Martin Ajayi is the worst import in the league yet his Suns are 9-9 one game behind Northside at 10-8. Northside did not play 20 games as you indicate they played 18 like everyone else and finished the season 10-8. You give Northside the same grade as Caboolture yet many would argue that Northside have the superior talent. While Martin did suffer from poor shot selection at times he was not selfish, he suffered several serious injuries throughout the year including a hamstring tear and a fractured cheek bone (injuries that would keep many players out for a long term) he chose to play through them and almost led Coastal to a finals berth an improvement from last year.
You make some valid points that warrant further discussion.
I personally thought Ajayi was selfish (to the detriment of the team), and the stats certainly reflect same considering the amount of time he had the rock in his hand. I understand that Rocky is the designated assists man on the team, but from the games I saw, Ajayi had the lion's share of possession. I don't think injuries matter much in the grand scheme of my grading.
I also took into account the digression of other players on the team, whom I thought would've improved their output with two imports on the squad. Brent Andrews is a great example ... a solid slasher/outside shooter who I thought would've went to school with some attention given inside to Duncan Milne. Am not a Ryan Parry fan, but thought he might've done a bit better too. You may be able to offer better comment, but to me it just looked like the coach couldn't get the rotation right and seemed to be trying to keep everyone happy by sharing out the minutes.
In afterthough perhaps a B- would be fair, but whatever. Thanks for commenting.
Unregistered
13-08-09, 06:31
Rocky to win by 18 Vs. Brisbane
Cairns to win by 24 Vs. SW
Rocky to win by 8 vs Cairns...:cool:
Obviously the "world" must start and ends in Rockvegas..
Think some people need to respect Brisbane more, Briz/Rocky will be a tight encounter. Ben Castle is a definate All star five and is on fire at the right time. Would not suprise me to see the Caps upset the defending National Champions. Carin's Fish Tank aint the Cow Pie, and the homecourt advantage that the Rockets enjoy when playing there is gone.
SW Metro geting pasted by the locals is spot on, this race only has 3 horses.
Obviously the "world" must start and ends in Rockvegas..
Think some people need to respect Brisbane more, Briz/Rocky will be a tight encounter. Ben Castle is a definate All star five and is on fire at the right time. Would not suprise me to see the Caps upset the defending National Champions. Carin's Fish Tank aint the Cow Pie, and the homecourt advantage that the Rockets enjoy when playing there is gone.
SW Metro geting pasted by the locals is spot on, this race only has 3 horses.
I respect brisbane, which is why i didn't write my original deficit of 24 :eye-popping:
Unregistered
13-08-09, 09:08
Rookie: Isiah (clippers)
Best Import: Hanson
Worst Import: ajayi, Jason moore (maybe just his situation)
Jason Moore was one of the worst imports Bundaberg has ever had. His 'situation' was exactly the same as Hansons and I didnt see Hano making any excuses. You know why? Because Hanson is legitimate talent, while Moore cut together his best two games of his career onto one DVD to get over here. Good on him for fooling everyone - wont happen again.
Unregistered
13-08-09, 09:39
Nagas, It's obvious that you've personally copped a bit from the Rocky crowd. I'm guessing that it's because you're not their favourite opposition player due at least in part to your playing style (by your own admission you're certainly not a saint), and probably also due to the fact that you put yourself out there on this board, and again you are a bit of a stirrer on here. I'm afraid that's just the way the cookie crumbles.
As for opposition teams complaining about the Rocky fans - report it to the league if it's that bad. If not then you should go to your nearest Bunnings store, purchase some tough as nails and harden the f*ck up.
Unregistered
13-08-09, 10:15
As for opposition teams complaining about the Rocky fans - report it to the league if it's that bad. If not then you should go to your nearest Bunnings store, purchase some tough as nails and harden the f*ck up.
It is that bad, but what are the League going to do. If Rocky administrators can't recognise poor crowd behaviour and try and fix the culture, then there is an equally big problem in their attitude that the League saying something wont fix. The racial slurs and C-Bombs coming from the crowd all game long are disgraceful.
I've been to every associations home games and not one other association had such poor behaviour from their fans. Maybe one person, and they were then addressed and quited down, but at Rocky it's always several people and noone ever tells them to behave.
And many other venues still have great atmosphere, so it's not like the choice is Vulgar or quiet. Although in Rochy it would not suprise me that if the only way people know how to talk is crudely, so maybe it would be quiet if they weren't abusive.
Nagas, It's obvious that you've personally copped a bit from the Rocky crowd. I'm guessing that it's because you're not their favourite opposition player due at least in part to your playing style (by your own admission you're certainly not a saint), and probably also due to the fact that you put yourself out there on this board, and again you are a bit of a stirrer on here. I'm afraid that's just the way the cookie crumbles.
As for opposition teams complaining about the Rocky fans - report it to the league if it's that bad. If not then you should go to your nearest Bunnings store, purchase some tough as nails and harden the f*ck up.
He loves it and would be disapointed if the crowd treated him any other way, has got to be one of my favorite places to play even though they give us a touch up!
There are some great members in that crowd who even buy Nagas a beer after the game for taking it so well so I cant say he is complaing because at the end of the day he is getting attention and stirring some trouble.
The game does need characters like nagas and kruger cuz the crowds love to hate those guys.
I think that rocky crowd hate kruger more then nagas?????
Unregistered
13-08-09, 13:31
When are the official awards handed out by BQ? I reckon,
MVP
Men - Tragardh
Honourable mentions; Hanson from Bundy, Cook from Mackay, Golson from Rocky.
Women - So many superstars it could be any of Bishop, Cox, Hurst, Bibby. For the simple fact that these 2 players played all season though I think it will between Bibby and Dalgleish.
Honourable mentions; to any of the above players who missed out as well as Tolo, Rush, and Edwards. There has been some serious talent in the womens comp this year.
Under 23 Player
Men - Blanchfield
Honourable mentions; ?? Anyone else a remote chance here?
Women - Bishop
Honourable mentions; Tolo, Dalgleish, Neves, Amy Browne
Coaches
Men - Fearne
Honourable mentions; King, Tweedy, Ryan
Women - Bibby
Honourable mentions; Wrobel, Saltmarsh
Unregistered
13-08-09, 13:36
Yeah I'd say Nagas is at least behind Kruger and probably that ref Barry who looks like he stole The Donald's wig.
Nagas, It's obvious that you've personally copped a bit from the Rocky crowd. I'm guessing that it's because you're not their favourite opposition player due at least in part to your playing style (by your own admission you're certainly not a saint), and probably also due to the fact that you put yourself out there on this board, and again you are a bit of a stirrer on here. I'm afraid that's just the way the cookie crumbles.
As for opposition teams complaining about the Rocky fans - report it to the league if it's that bad. If not then you should go to your nearest Bunnings store, purchase some tough as nails and harden the f*ck up.
yea think you mite of misinterpreted things unregistered... i'm not complainin about the big loud crowd or the Nagas is a W@anker calls, you come to expect that and i did say that i enjoy playin in rocky...
jus sayin that Rocky is one of the only places (and Ippy) that myself or others have had altercations with the crowd hence the Bogan term... and i did say its a small minority..
although another explanation is that Rocky drinks more Bundaberg Rum per capita then any other city and we all know what Rum does to some people :)
thanx Crack but yea i think Kruges is still No. 1 in Rocky and Qld on Most disliked (hate is such a strong word) list...
Unregistered
13-08-09, 15:14
im not from rocky but i love it there during the games. yeah they're verbose, but if that puts you off, well you obviously havent played in the states or on a professional level. I will say, they drink like fish so once the games over, im out!
as for ipswich, someone threw chips in my hair once, of course i turned around and one fat bitch has greasy fingers. and at boondall, i've had mentos pegged at my head. so needless to say, i feel right at home (during the game, of course) in rocky.
if you want to watch, or participate, in a quiet sport take up golf.
Unregistered
13-08-09, 23:23
Jason Moore was one of the worst imports Bundaberg has ever had. His 'situation' was exactly the same as Hansons and I didnt see Hano making any excuses. You know why? Because Hanson is legitimate talent, while Moore cut together his best two games of his career onto one DVD to get over here. Good on him for fooling everyone - wont happen again.
I understand Moore went to same US college that Lewis and Labka attended I believe. Not at the same time though.
BTW not this post, but the dude bagging Opio must have only seen his early season games. The kid showed plenty talent later in the year.
Unregistered
14-08-09, 01:10
he went to collage withn frank conius who was going to play with bundy.
Rocky to win by 18 Vs. Brisbane
Cairns to win by 24 Vs. SW
Rocky to win by 8 vs Cairns...:cool:
Obviously the "world" must start and ends in Rockvegas..
Think some people need to respect Brisbane more, Briz/Rocky will be a tight encounter. Ben Castle is a definate All star five and is on fire at the right time. Would not suprise me to see the Caps upset the defending National Champions. Carin's Fish Tank aint the Cow Pie, and the homecourt advantage that the Rockets enjoy when playing there is gone.
SW Metro geting pasted by the locals is spot on, this race only has 3 horses.
Mwhahahaha....never go against the world...:hifive:
Hollywood G
15-08-09, 15:12
It is a bummer that a minority of people give the rest of Rocky a bad name...playing wheelchair basketball I could only dream of playing in front of a crowd like the one at Hegvold, the fans are super passionate (of which i'm one of i'll admit haha) and the atmosphere is intense...people just need to realise at the end of it all it's a game of basketball and what happens on the court should stay on the court.....
It's great that there are teams in the league that have one or two characters that the crowd like to dislike if that makes sense :) it just makes for interesting little battles on and off the court, but i'm sure the crowd here in Rocky love ya nagas...you're a top guy
Unregistered
15-08-09, 22:52
Originally Posted by world
Rocky to win by 18 Vs. Brisbane
Cairns to win by 24 Vs. SW
Rocky to win by 8 vs Cairns...
Quote:
Originally Posted by Unregistered
Obviously the "world" must start and ends in Rockvegas..
Think some people need to respect Brisbane more, Briz/Rocky will be a tight encounter. Ben Castle is a definate All star five and is on fire at the right time. Would not suprise me to see the Caps upset the defending National Champions. Carin's Fish Tank aint the Cow Pie, and the homecourt advantage that the Rockets enjoy when playing there is gone.
SW Metro geting pasted by the locals is spot on, this race only has 3 horses.
Mwhahahaha....never go against the world...:hifive:
The world is full of shite, one lucky guess. You got done by 31 points tonight champ!! Guess again!!
Originally Posted by world
Rocky to win by 18 Vs. Brisbane
Cairns to win by 24 Vs. SW
Rocky to win by 8 vs Cairns...
Quote:
Originally Posted by Unregistered
Obviously the "world" must start and ends in Rockvegas..
Think some people need to respect Brisbane more, Briz/Rocky will be a tight encounter. Ben Castle is a definate All star five and is on fire at the right time. Would not suprise me to see the Caps upset the defending National Champions. Carin's Fish Tank aint the Cow Pie, and the homecourt advantage that the Rockets enjoy when playing there is gone.
SW Metro geting pasted by the locals is spot on, this race only has 3 horses.
The world is full of shite, one lucky guess. You got done by 31 points tonight champ!! Guess again!!
Hey mate...at least i got one right and have the balls enough to put a name to it..we still beat your brissy team....congrats to cairns. I'm a rocky fan but i will congratulate when necessasy..unlike you, yo momma shoulda swallowed u.
Basketball QLD gave out a number of player awards after the grand final saturday night. The ones from Cairns that i remember are:
Best 3 point percentage - Aaron Grabau with 50%+
All Star 5
1. Cameron Tragadth
2. Rhys Martin
3. Scott Cook
4. Reggie Golson
5. Aaron Grabau
MVP of the grand final - Kerry Williams
2009 QBL Award Winners - MEN
All League Team:
Cameron Tragardh (Northside Wizards)
Aaron Grabau (Cairns Marlins)
Reggie Golson (Rockhampton Rockets)
Scott Cook (Mackay Meteors)
Rhys Martin (Rockhampton Rockets)
Statistical Leaders:
Leading Scorer - Cameron Tragardh 42.3ppg
Leading Rebounder – Matthew Hanson 16.6rpg
Steals Leader – Michael O’Neill 2.7spg
Assists Leader – James Cochran 6.3apg
Leading Shot Blocker – Duncan Milne 1.8bpg
Leading Field Goal % - David Bartholomeaus 63.4%
Leading Free Throw % - David Gurney 91.9%
Leading 3 Point % - Aaron Grabau 50.6%
Youth Player of the Year
U23 Youth Player of the Year- Todd Blanchfield (Mackay Meteors)
2009 QBL Award Winners - WOMEN
All League Team
Abby Bishop (Rockhampton Cyclones)
Rohanee Cox (Mackay Meteroettes)
Stephanie Gandy (Bundaberg Bears)
Jessica Bibby (Gladstone Power)
Natalie Hurst (Gladstone Power)
Statistical Leaders:
Leading Scorer – Jessica Bibby 30.2ppg
Leading Rebounder – Ezria Parsons 15.1rpg
Steals Leader – Natalie Hurst 4.5spg
Assists Leader – Natalie Hurst 8.2apg
Leading Shot Blocker – Marianna Tolo 2.7bpg
Leading Field Goal % - Marianna Tolo 60.8%
Leading Free Throw % - Natalie Hurst 85.4%
Leading 3 Point % - Natalie Hurst 48.1%
Youth Player of the Year
U23 Youth Player of the Year- Abby Bishop (Rockhampton Cyclones)
As far as i can gather there will only be 7 awards given out at the awards night. MVP and Coach of the year for the mens and womens competitions as well as 3 referee awards.
Unregistered
18-08-09, 13:12
Womens MVP - Nat hurst
Womens Coach of the Year - Jess Bibby
To take a team from near bottom of the ladder last year to a championship should not go unrewarded. And i dont see a case for any other player / coach to claim these awards.
Mens MVP - Cam
Mens Coach of the Year - Cairns Coach
He won coach of the month award, and then smashed everyone in the finals.
coach ferne will be a good chance but I think Dale ryan did a great job as well with what he had.
Abby Bishop only played 8 games, no doubt she is one of the best in the league, Diana Neeves had a great season also.
Could they give co Mvp's? I think its hard to split Bibby and Hurst but no doubt the award will go to one of them. Bibby got mvp at the Gladstone power awards.
Unregistered
18-08-09, 14:25
coach ferne will be a good chance but I think Dale ryan did a great job as well with what he had.
Abby Bishop only played 8 games, no doubt she is one of the best in the league, Diana Neeves had a great season also.
Could they give co Mvp's? I think its hard to split Bibby and Hurst but no doubt the award will go to one of them. Bibby got mvp at the Gladstone power awards.
The fact that it is hard to split them could cost them both. Remember that the MVP awards are decided by votes given out at the end each game by the Coaches of each team, so they would have split votes from opposition Coaches. The does Bibby vote for herself much, my guess would be no, so would give some votes to Hurst and Neeves. Good teams with one standout player probably have a better chance of securing the MVP.
Many of the best players did not play every game either so will be interesting to see who gets the nod. Other contenders would be Scanlon(SW) and Edwards (Cab) if either played enough to get enough votes. Gandy (Bundy) perhaps but missed start and end of season and not as many wins, and Coaches generally give more votes to winning teams. On same note Parsons would have got every vote Coaches chose to give a Toowoomba player, but with no wins would always have been 1-2 votes max per game.
Agree that Hurst or Bibby are deserving candidates but will not be suprised if it goes elsewhere.
Unregistered
18-08-09, 14:28
I think Dale ryan did a great job as well with what he had.
with what he got ??? shit he had one of the best lineups in the comp. everybody had them as one of the favorites at the start of the season after they returned from nz.
hell even the toowoomba coach or terry could have taken those guys to the finals.
Unregistered
18-08-09, 14:36
The fact that Hurst didnt get finals MVP (with her stats and performance, not to mention the win) is ridiculous, and i wouldnt be suprised if BQ awarded Mark Wobbel Coach of the year, which is also ridiculous. The perception being portrayed is that tvile overacheived cause of they were young and inexperienced, even though they had more players with WNBL experience on their roster than any other team.
so many good gals players this year with at least 5 opals gracing us with their presence... if you include finals Hurst wins hands down but like Old mate said pretty often it goes to a great player on a average to bad team...
imho Hurst is favourite she received player of the week 3 or 4 times an obviously killed it but she missed some games due national duty as did Rohanee/Tolo...
my 2nd choice would be Bishop the impact she had was obvious as the nose on my face when she played Rocky were top 2 she did her shoulder and rocky got pumped by 30 in a home semi...
watching the gals finals the other 3 teams in top 4 played great team basketball meaning the votes would of prob been shared around those teams throughout the season...
bibby played every game so has a good chance but yea i doubt she would vote for herself.. which opens it up for gals like Di Neeves, centre for SW etc
as for the men well if Cam T doesn't get it it's only cos teams didnt vote for him out of spite the dude killed and like he said in one of our games... "no matter what I think basketball is the winner today"
Unregistered
18-08-09, 15:12
The fact that Hurst didnt get finals MVP (with her stats and performance, not to mention the win) is ridiculous, and i wouldnt be suprised if BQ awarded Mark Wobbel Coach of the year, which is also ridiculous. The perception being portrayed is that tvile overacheived cause of they were young and inexperienced, even though they had more players with WNBL experience on their roster than any other team.
BQ do not choose coach of the year, coaches and team captains do a 3,2,1 vote at end of regular season.
And Cam is a shoe in, he got the max 5 votes from me both times and I can't see any other coach trying to spite him. If you beat NS you'd still give him some love because he was clearly a step above basically everyone on court every night. If you lost, those sheets are a pain to fill out so a clear cut vote getter always makes it easier.
The fact that it is hard to split them could cost them both. Remember that the MVP awards are decided by votes given out at the end each game by the Coaches of each team, so they would have split votes from opposition Coaches. The does Bibby vote for herself much, my guess would be no, so would give some votes to Hurst and Neeves. Good teams with one standout player probably have a better chance of securing the MVP.
Many of the best players did not play every game either so will be interesting to see who gets the nod. Other contenders would be Scanlon(SW) and Edwards (Cab) if either played enough to get enough votes. Gandy (Bundy) perhaps but missed start and end of season and not as many wins, and Coaches generally give more votes to winning teams. On same note Parsons would have got every vote Coaches chose to give a Toowoomba player, but with no wins would always have been 1-2 votes max per game.
Agree that Hurst or Bibby are deserving candidates but will not be suprised if it goes elsewhere.
you would have to think they would choose mvp from the players that are in the all star 5 other wise that would be crazy! so I would think scanlon and edwards would be out.
antonio reyes got the d-league mvp on a winning team and he only pleyed 8 games so who knows if they even use those points for end of season!!!
2009 QBL Award Winners - MEN
All League Team:
Cameron Tragardh (Northside Wizards)
Aaron Grabau (Cairns Marlins)
Reggie Golson (Rockhampton Rockets)
Scott Cook (Mackay Meteors)
Rhys Martin (Rockhampton Rockets)
Statistical Leaders:
Leading Scorer - Cameron Tragardh 42.3ppg
Leading Rebounder – Matthew Hanson 16.6rpg
Steals Leader – Michael O’Neill 2.7spg
Assists Leader – James Cochran 6.3apg
Leading Shot Blocker – Duncan Milne 1.8bpg
Leading Field Goal % - David Bartholomeaus 63.4%
Leading Free Throw % - David Gurney 91.9%
Leading 3 Point % - Aaron Grabau 50.6%
Youth Player of the Year
U23 Youth Player of the Year- Todd Blanchfield (Mackay Meteors)
2009 QBL Award Winners - WOMEN
All League Team
Abby Bishop (Rockhampton Cyclones)
Rohanee Cox (Mackay Meteroettes)
Stephanie Gandy (Bundaberg Bears)
Jessica Bibby (Gladstone Power)
Natalie Hurst (Gladstone Power)
Statistical Leaders:
Leading Scorer – Jessica Bibby 30.2ppg
Leading Rebounder – Ezria Parsons 15.1rpg
Steals Leader – Natalie Hurst 4.5spg
Assists Leader – Natalie Hurst 8.2apg
Leading Shot Blocker – Marianna Tolo 2.7bpg
Leading Field Goal % - Marianna Tolo 60.8%
Leading Free Throw % - Natalie Hurst 85.4%
Leading 3 Point % - Natalie Hurst 48.1%
Youth Player of the Year
U23 Youth Player of the Year- Abby Bishop (Rockhampton Cyclones)
As far as i can gather there will only be 7 awards given out at the awards night. MVP and Coach of the year for the mens and womens competitions as well as 3 referee awards.
According to the BQ website there is only 2 referee awards
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18-08-09, 17:36
It is based on Coaches Votes at the end of each game only.
Allstar 5 was voted on by Coaches as a 3,2,1 vote at the end of the season. Coaches did a 3,2,1 for favourite guard, favourite forward and favourite centre. Coaches could not vote for players on their own team. Top 2 Guards and Forwards + top centre got in.
MVP however uses a totally different system where coaches allocated 10 points after every game to however they wanted, with a max of 5 for any one player. So a coach could give 5 to two of his players, or 1 to 10 different players between the two teams or anywhere in between.
So any game you don't play equals zero points. Any game where multiple players across either/both teams perform well, less likely to get 5 max points as they will be spread. Any time a team losses, hard to give players on that team 1/2 the available points. When my team lost I don't think I gave one of my own players more than 3, even if they were great.
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18-08-09, 17:39
Also, I'm guessing Antonio Reyes only got Finals MVP, not season MVP. Season MVP has always been announced at BQ awards night. Just like Kerry Williams was announced at GF as MVP, Antonio was announced at D-League final as MVP.
Not saying he wont win it, who knows, but not announced yet.
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18-08-09, 22:03
he went to collage withn frank conius who was going to play with bundy.
Frank will never play for bundy it has been rumoured by vdogg for 2 years that one if not both conias boys were going to bundy and never happened .. I think the issue with jason moore is he realised that all other imports dont lose there rent and cost of flights out of there import fees . this has been one way bundy has been able to save coin in the past . Having to pay an import there 500 plus a week then minus tax then minus rent then minus flight costs pretty much leaves them with nothing .. but if he signs for that then that is his own choice .
everybody had them as one of the favorites at the start of the season after they returned from nz.
The Caps weren't once mentioned as favourites - all the talk was with Northside. You can go back and reference it if you like.
Dale did a great job juggling the roster he had - don't think anyone else would have been able to do it. You must be a Caps hater.
since we are talkin about the Caps gota a little question to pose the loyal BD fans an other ballbags who come on here...
Caps 2010 SEABL sounds good right but my question is who's going to be playing for them???
they lose bout half their team with Barty, Shaw, Smith, Lats, Castle, Saunders and Beck all saying that this year was their last year of ABA???
just throwin it out there...
caps would be one of the wealthiest clubs in the league and would have to consider spending money on players, there are some quality players in Gbl but they dont want to travel to play qbl let alone seabl.
I would be very disapointed if they left for seabl!
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19-08-09, 11:53
looks like it is time for an off-season thread already
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19-08-09, 12:22
The Caps weren't once mentioned as favourites - all the talk was with Northside. You can go back and reference it if you like.
Dale did a great job juggling the roster he had - don't think anyone else would have been able to do it. You must be a Caps hater.
you are so quick to label people benny. here are a few references for you from the off-season thread:
Regardless of the standard of comp in NZ I assure you the Caps are title contenders this year just look at their roster... majority of whom have all played together and will have fantastic chemistry and coached by Daisy 'Logistics' Ryan they can go all the way!
Caps look tough that squad is almost ridiculous, is there anyone in there pool who will challenge em??
if both of our predictions come true Crack then it's going to be a Caps Power Mens and Heat Power Womens final... good times indeed...
So caps will look like this?
Tim Smith
Mick Shaw
Brendan Beak
Barty
Latts
bench
caulder
saunders
white
lucian
Is that right?
Pretty good team. should compete with wiz for top of the south.
Wiz first 5 would have to be the best announced so far but Caps aren't far off either an have a pretty tough bench as well has the seasons of POD domination finished in the men?
Possibility of a huge signing still in the works that would lift them toabsolute favourites for their pool and possibly the whole thing. Hammo is still injured and can be added into this mix as well.
i stopped after the first few but don't let the truth get in the way of a good name calling.
WOW and i thought i had a lot of time on my hands...
According to the BQ website there is only 2 referee awards
I would suggest you look a little closer.
2009 QBL Award Winners - OTHER
Referee Awards:
Referee of the Year
Rookie Referee of the Year
Referee Recognition of Service
** Will be announced at the Basketball Queensland Awards Dinner on Sat 22
nd April at Shangri La Gardens Reception Lounge, Wynnum West.
I would suggest you look a little closer.
2009 QBL Award Winners - OTHER
Referee Awards:
Referee of the Year
Rookie Referee of the Year
Referee Recognition of Service
** Will be announced at the Basketball Queensland Awards Dinner on Sat 22
nd April at Shangri La Gardens Reception Lounge, Wynnum West.
That would make sense given who is nominated. But I can still only find this on the BQ website
Male Official of the Year Award
Female Official of the Year Award
Whereabouts is this list on the the BQ site?
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19-08-09, 19:52
What about Hansen? despite bundy's struggle, hansen should have been picked here. 2nd leading scorer and 1st in rebounds, while getting doubled and swarmed the whole season. u got to give this guy some credit.It is based on Coaches Votes at the end of each game only.
Allstar 5 was voted on by Coaches as a 3,2,1 vote at the end of the season. Coaches did a 3,2,1 for favourite guard, favourite forward and favourite centre. Coaches could not vote for players on their own team. Top 2 Guards and Forwards + top centre got in.
MVP however uses a totally different system where coaches allocated 10 points after every game to however they wanted, with a max of 5 for any one player. So a coach could give 5 to two of his players, or 1 to 10 different players between the two teams or anywhere in between.
So any game you don't play equals zero points. Any game where multiple players across either/both teams perform well, less likely to get 5 max points as they will be spread. Any time a team losses, hard to give players on that team 1/2 the available points. When my team lost I don't think I gave one of my own players more than 3, even if they were great.
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19-08-09, 19:55
What about Hansen? despite bundy's struggle, hansen should have been picked here. 2nd leading scorer and 1st in rebounds, while getting doubled and swarmed the whole season. u got to give this guy some credit.
i agree, he should have been in the all star 5
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19-08-09, 21:28
MVP: Cameron Tragardh, Scott Cook a far second and Matthew Hanson third.
Defensive Player: Aaron Grabau, John Fitzgerald.
Youth Player: Todd Blanchfield, Isiah Tueta.
Top 3 Imports: Hanson, Reggie Golson, Anthony Esperaza.
All-Star Five: G Cook G Grabau F Golson F Hanson C Tragardh.
Big Failure: Townsville were poor as were Ipswich.
Next season improvers: Maroochydore providing they find some size. Townsville with a restructured coaching set-up.
yea but who are your going to take out?
cook
martin
grabua
golson
tragardh
yea but who are your going to take out?
cook
martin
grabua
golson
tragardh
I say Martin.
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19-08-09, 22:46
I say Martin.
i would agree, move golson to the 3
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20-08-09, 11:58
Next season improvers: Maroochydore providing they find some size. Townsville with a restructured coaching set-up.
What is going on with Townsville coaching? Is there going to be a change? Any rumours who might do it?
here's an afterthought i was having a chat to an lit bird and we were talking about all star 5's here's one i prepared earlier...
Indigenous ABA All star 5 (from last 2 years)
Kerry Williams
Deba George
Michael Cedar
Kevin Alberts
Nathan Jawai
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20-08-09, 16:37
Just thought that I would put my ten cents worth on the ladies league this year which had its tightest competion in some time. Will probably only get half the teams out as I am at work, however will do my best to get something down on everyone.
Gladstone
Worthy winners of the competion with an outstanding year. Only dropping a handful of games and averaging well over a 100 points meant they were going to be tough. Any team with Hurst and Bibby in the squad are going to be tough. Add to this the shooting ability of Neeves and some inside presence of Rose. Will be interesting to see what happens with them next year however as it will cost them big money to essentially buy another championship. Tough game in the final vs South West in which I think they were almost fortunate to get over the line in the end.
South West
2 years in the grand final and 2 years runners up. Jason Chainey decided to take a year off coaching this year and the association toyed with a player coach seeing as though it had worked with the mens program. This was not the case and they ended up bringing Jason Chainey back half way through the year to save a team that had the cattle but was not showing it in the wins column. This was a good move and saw them on a 6 game winning streak which included a win against Gladstone in the rounds, a win against Townsville on there home floor (the first team to so since some time in the 1800's) and a shallacking of Maroochy on there home court. Catherine Scanlon was a good pick up for them and they seemed to get there shit together at the right end of the year.
Caboolture
Finalists from 08, Caboolture put some money into a big in Traci Edwards which was a good investment. These girls tend to have a good program and were strong all year. Unfortuntalely for them they squared off with eventual winners Gladstone and couldnt quite get the W. Great year for them though and if they can get all there players back along with the smallest man involved with Basketball in the world they will be tough in '10
Townsville
When I hear from Townsville people that this team was a 'rebuilding' year I must admit that I get the shits. They still had the likes of Dalgleish, Smith, Page, Brassard and Edgar all with WNBL experience. I am sure that any team in the league would fall over themselves to get that sort of depth. From a basketball point of view, they did well and were once again minor premiers however couldnt get past SW in the final. They were tough this year but the aura that was Townsville is now diminishing.
Rockhampton
Big off season spenders (again). Bishop, Rush and Haynes all good inclusions saw them come out of the blocks early in the seasons and were eyeing off there first title in some time. Solid team until the loss of Bishop meant that they were going to struggle. Be interesting to see what they do in the off season and weather or not they go and spend a shit load on getting more people in again to come up short. Time will tell.
Gold Coast
Hats must be taken off to Chris Riches and this team. I believe that Chris was thrown in late and they never really had a solid opportunity to get sorted. However, in saying this they batted well above there average and were able to be competitive in all games during the season and only just lost to SW in the Quarter finals.
Mackay
What a mess before it even all started. Thank god they had Tolo and Cox because it would have been an extremely long year for these poor girls otherwise. Mckenzie got sacked before a ball was thrown, flew in Bairstow from Townsville and well yeah like I said, thank god Tolo and Cox were there. In saying that, I think they toiled away quite well and were always a tough team when they had there full contingent of players. Ended up with 11 and 7 which wasnt a bad effort however were about 0 and 7 when Tolo and Cox were not around. Back to the drawing board for Mackay.... question is who will coach them in '10.
Bundaberg Bears
Another good couple of buys for the bundy crew in the two imports. Shame they couldnt get them earlier and they would have been finals bound. Coaching merry go round happened like it does every year with the bundy girls which doesnt help. Freeburn toiled well and will be needed again in 2010 if they are to build on this year.
Northside Wizards
Should have done better with what they had
Brisbane, Cairns and Toowoomba
Sorry guys but I cant be bothered.
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21-08-09, 16:20
What about Hansen? despite bundy's struggle, hansen should have been picked here. 2nd leading scorer and 1st in rebounds, while getting doubled and swarmed the whole season. u got to give this guy some credit.
If you would consider him a centre, The Coaches thought Tragadh was better, which is a no Brainer.
If you say he was a forward, who would you knock out Grabeau or Golsen. Reggie really was good this year and Grabeau is the best in the league at small forward.
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21-08-09, 18:20
Gold Coast
Hats must be taken off to Chris Riches I believe that Chris was thrown in late and they never really had a solid opportunity to get sorted.
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What utter bullshit!
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21-08-09, 20:58
The Townsville Women's last home loss I beleive was losing 2 games to 1 vs the Cairns Dolphins in the 2006 playoffs (a 3 game series). Then before this they had not been beaten on their floor since the 2004 Super 8 Finals were they lost again to the Cairns Dolphins. Both of those teams were better than the 2009 team but none could compare to that 2007 team in my opinion.
Some awards that I remember from BQ awards tonight:
Male referee of the year - Barry McLeod
Female referee of the Year - Wendy O'Brien
QBL Referee of the year - Toni Caldwell
QBL rookie referee of the year - Tom Slattery
Referee contribution of service - Kaye Hart
QBL Men MVP - Trigger
QBL female MVP - Dalgleish
Male coach of the year - Mark Wroebel
Junior male player of the year - Brock Motum
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23-08-09, 10:10
WHAT??? I'm sorry but who is Brock Motum?
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23-08-09, 10:23
WHAT??? I'm sorry but who is Brock Motum?
played juniors up here and played/went to brisbane state high. has been at the AIS for the last 2 years and made the australian u19 team. is going to washington state uni this year I think.
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23-08-09, 12:23
No i know who he is, i meant who is he in the QBL? how did he beat Todd Blanchfield for Junior Male player of the year? Or are the BQ awards different to the QBL awards?
No i know who he is, i meant who is he in the QBL? how did he beat Todd Blanchfield for Junior Male player of the year? Or are the BQ awards different to the QBL awards?
This was one of the BQ awards, not related to performance in the QBL.
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23-08-09, 14:23
Scott Kenny and Josh Tueta both secured scholarships to Blinn JC in texas. Izzy Tueta training with the blaze
Maroochydores season evaluation just went from a C to an A minus
Congrats to all
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23-08-09, 14:52
Scott Kenny and Josh Tueta both secured scholarships to Blinn JC in texas. Izzy Tueta training with the blaze
Maroochydores season evaluation just went from a C to an A minus
Congrats to all
Wow Congrats to Scott & Josh for the scholarships. That is certainly a great way to evaluate development of junior players. How many other teams have had their players go on to college this year?
Scott Kenny and Josh Tueta both secured scholarships to Blinn JC in texas. Izzy Tueta training with the blaze
Maroochydores season evaluation just went from a C to an A minus
Congrats to all
An A- in Maroochy's books only. They're only going to a Juco ... any kid with half a game can go to one.
Also Rocky won small association of the year and Gold Coast won Large association of the year. BBI won the Vince Hickey award.
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23-08-09, 18:00
Rookie: Isiah (clippers)
Youth player: Todd Blanchfeild (Mackay)
Best Import: Hanson
Worst Import: ajayi, Jason moore (maybe just his situation)
Biggest Hacker: Milne - 88 fouls
Quickest player: rocky oneil (suns)
Golden hands: scott cook (mackay)
sticky fingers: Dave Gurney (goannas), Milne (suns) - 7 assists WOW
butter fingers: Jason moore
Hotest chick: Chantelle Trafacante (Rockets)
Biggest disapointment: Steve Broom - you would think after a stint up north he would have more game. zane meehl (did he get injured?)
Best post game food: Cairns are quality, Mackay busting out maccas.
Worst post game feed: Townsville, gold coast.
Best crowd: Mackay
Worst crowd: Northside
best team overall: Rocky - 2nd in mens and womens.
Mvp: mens- Trigger, womens - Jess Bibby
Best shooter: Dan Simanic (Gladstone) Shane Davis (Northside)
Worst shooter: Luke Cann (force) 20/105 19% what happened????
Most improved team: Mackay & Gladstone
Biggest disapointment: Southwest 2nd in 08, 10th in 09.
Would have to disagree with the Steve Broom part. I thought he played reasonably well considering no one would even look inside to give him the ball!
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23-08-09, 20:22
Would have to disagree with the Steve Broom part. I thought he played reasonably well considering no one would even look inside to give him the ball!
I would have to disagree with your statement. A paid player in particular a big should demand the ball and then have the skills/game to do something with it then his team mates will have the confidence to give it to him. This was not the case with Broom he was soft and unreliable as a low post target and if you look to the other side Stolly got his sniffs from the same team.
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23-08-09, 20:48
I would have to disagree with your statement. A paid player in particular a big should demand the ball and then have the skills/game to do something with it then his team mates will have the confidence to give it to him. This was not the case with Broom he was soft and unreliable as a low post target and if you look to the other side Stolly got his sniffs from the same team.
I disagree with you on this one. Broom was a dumb buy, he really needs a good pg and a bit of a supporting cast around him to excell. Ippy had none of these. Throwing money at a "NBL" player is not the answer. Broomy is a very good player and could help a number of teams in the league, not Ippy and the powers that be should have known that.
I would say that the Force were once again the major disappointments of season 09. Who is running that place out there? They had the chance to make some steps in the right direction with their QBL team at the start of the season. Once again they shot themselves in the foot and find themselves needin to start from scratch again. The "force" is definately NOT with them.
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24-08-09, 01:26
An A- in Maroochy's books only. They're only going to a Juco ... any kid with half a game can go to one.
Bit hateful isnt it? Good on the boys for their persistence and hope they do well as its a tremendous financial commitment for their parents to get them there.
There's 3 Maroochy kids (Jorden Page/St. Marys, Amy and Courtney Browne /Newberry) at NCAA Colleges on full scholarships which is good for a small association but by no means the only association to have their kids recruited. Odette Andrews is also at Newberry, Mitch Young at St. Marys, Christian Salecich at St. Lois, Brock Motum at Washington State, Matty Hodgson and Damon Heugher at Sthn Utah in fact all members of the QLD U/20 mens team got firm offers or left this week. A few elected to continue at the AIS and a couple forfeited their eligibility to play ABA/NBL. Theres quite a few more throughout QLD who are gone or going as well. Ju-Co might not be the big league but good on them anyway.
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24-08-09, 02:47
A JC is a brilliant way to start. They are 1 or 2 yr max so more likely to get playing time - no seniors mostly freshmen and sophomores. Players can easily transfer anywhere and the Poor yanks save their whole lives to put kids through college Its brilliant
Hottest chick - Ash Wallis from South West is pretty hot.
I know they're SEABL, but damn Karlie Currie, Odette Andrew, Rachel Pryor and Cass Smith are all fiiiiiiine .... WOOOO!
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24-08-09, 09:09
A JC is a brilliant way to start. They are 1 or 2 yr max so more likely to get playing time - no seniors mostly freshmen and sophomores. Players can easily transfer anywhere and the Poor yanks save their whole lives to put kids through college Its brilliant
Through College to get a degree or to Junior College to get the equivalent of a TAFE certificate? Not sure that the Div I schools scout the juco's for their recruits either. Great to play at a level according to your ability but why would you pay money to go to a junior college in America when the ABA here offers the same level if your good enough?
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24-08-09, 09:33
I disagree with you on this one. Broom was a dumb buy, he really needs a good pg and a bit of a supporting cast around him to excell. Ippy had none of these. Throwing money at a "NBL" player is not the answer. Broomy is a very good player and could help a number of teams in the league, not Ippy and the powers that be should have known that.
I would say that the Force were once again the major disappointments of season 09. Who is running that place out there? They had the chance to make some steps in the right direction with their QBL team at the start of the season. Once again they shot themselves in the foot and find themselves needin to start from scratch again. The "force" is definately NOT with them.
Broom would have had a lot better stats if he could CATCH the ball 50% of the time he was passed it. Although Cann had a terrible individual season, he gave the ball to Broom a number of times in transition, and more times than not Broom would drop the ball out of court. The number of times Jefferies drove and dished to Broom, again for him to fumble it and cause a turnover. Broom had a couple of OK games, but was definately not worth being paid.
Through College to get a degree or to Junior College to get the equivalent of a TAFE certificate? Not sure that the Div I schools scout the juco's for their recruits either. Great to play at a level according to your ability but why would you pay money to go to a junior college in America when the ABA here offers the same level if your good enough?
hhmm i'm sorry but that seems like a dumb statement to me...
lets look at the options go overseas play ball and experience college life in another country where the gals love aussie guys or at least you can lie to them until they love you or play ABA in QLD something you know you can come back to if nothing works out??? dont know about you but if i was a young dude or chick who could afford it it really doesn't seem like much of a decision...
Mitch philp also went over to play for Montery Peninsula College in California... good to see so many Aussies esp Qlders heading over there even if it isn't a D1 school who cares good luck to em...
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24-08-09, 11:22
Through College to get a degree or to Junior College to get the equivalent of a TAFE certificate? Not sure that the Div I schools scout the juco's for their recruits either. Great to play at a level according to your ability but why would you pay money to go to a junior college in America when the ABA here offers the same level if your good enough?
There is not a lot of money at Colleges this year so for an Australian athlete to be awarded any scholarship at Juco or NCCA colleges is a great achievement. Juco players can go on to Div 1 or 2 in the NCAA and gain a degree equal to Australia. A scholarship at a Juco College would pay for 2 years tuition plus food and board, if the only cost is the airfare then this a good deal. There is no other experience like this anywhere in Australia so good luck to the boys, well done.
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24-08-09, 12:26
hhmm i'm sorry but that seems like a dumb statement to me...
lets look at the options go overseas play ball and experience college life in another country where the gals love aussie guys or at least you can lie to them until they love you or play ABA in QLD something you know you can come back to if nothing works out??? dont know about you but if i was a young dude or chick who could afford it it really doesn't seem like much of a decision...
Mitch philp also went over to play for Montery Peninsula College in California... good to see so many Aussies esp Qlders heading over there even if it isn't a D1 school who cares good luck to em...
No not dumb. Just left out the obvious attractions of tuning American girls and campus life as the topic was sort of more about the basketball side of things. What young Aussie male wouldnt jump at the chance to leave home to live a couple of years in a foreign country where Aussies are the red hot social ticket playing ball in a league where they can shine and study for an associate diploma in the safe use of power tools or equivalent and probably learn a bit about basketball as well? Power to them! Awesome experience in life and fantastic that their parents are willing to finance them into it and maintain them while they're over there.
Cultural experiences and campus life aside however kids go to juco's rather than NCAA colleges for 3 reasons. Academics, eligibility, not good enough. Which is why the NCAA schools dont exactly troll the juco's for their recruiting. (Sure there would be isolated cases for exceptional talents over time however as there's always money and always a way if a player is good enough) The point was more along the lines that if your not going to get a full scholarship and actual degree and play at the top level over there, then you could probably get as good if not better basketball development (and TAFE certificate) domestically playing ABA/SEABL, and again, if your good enough. But as a 19 y.o. healthy Aussie male give me the land of the free and the home of the brave!
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24-08-09, 12:37
[QUOTE=The Joker;19491]Some awards that I remember from BQ awards tonight:
Male coach of the year - Mark Wroebel
Mark Wrobel Male Coach of the Year???? Can someone tell me why?
agreed if it was a decision purely based on basketball the chances are slim but possible Natalie Hughes (local Gladdy gal) went over a few years ago killed small college got recruited and killed it again ended up an Opal...
and lets look at NBL right now guys like cook n fitz are struggling to get jobs so although you can prob get good development the local scene prob isn't the best to be focusing on right now..
my final case an point on why you should head over there if you get the chance look at Dale Iwaniki after being Crocs Development for few years he scored himself a degree and a wife and now he's back playin ABA loving life so as they say you never know if you never go...
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24-08-09, 13:20
[QUOTE=The Joker;19491]
Male coach of the year - Mark Wroebel
Mark Wrobel Male Coach of the Year???? Can someone tell me why?
Men Coach of the Year- Leonard King (Mackay Meteors)
Women Coach of the Year- Mark Wrobel (Townsville Flames)
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24-08-09, 13:24
Are you kidding me? NCAA schools most definitly recruit from Juco's. In fact they look at Juco's second only to US high schools. They will look at a Juco before they look overseas. The talent pool is just so large they would be mad not to look there. Some players just need some time to develope so Juco is a great option. Do some research on how many players on NCAA rosters are transfers from Juco' Im sure you will be surprised and then informed.
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24-08-09, 13:27
[QUOTE=Unregistered;19555]
Men Coach of the Year- Leonard King (Mackay Meteors)
Women Coach of the Year- Mark Wrobel (Townsville Flames)
why aren't these awards up on the qbl web site ?
i guess the full-time qbl staff member that we are paying for is too busy organising next years program. rort.
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24-08-09, 14:38
agreed if it was a decision purely based on basketball the chances are slim but possible Natalie Hughes (local Gladdy gal) went over a few years ago killed small college got recruited and killed it again ended up an Opal...
and lets look at NBL right now guys like cook n fitz are struggling to get jobs so although you can prob get good development the local scene prob isn't the best to be focusing on right now..
my final case an point on why you should head over there if you get the chance look at Dale Iwaniki after being Crocs Development for few years he scored himself a degree and a wife and now he's back playin ABA loving life so as they say you never know if you never go...
Yeh I totally agree if the opportunity arises and your recruited rather than paying to go. Take a couple of years out and enjoy the ride(s)!
Dont know about Cookie as there's heaps of quality PG's in the NBL or coming through and only the select few can set themselves up for life on the (comparitively) measley bucks in the NBL anyway. Fitzy is in a good place however as he looked at it all realistically came back and had a tilt at the NBL (whilst upgrading his US College qualifications to Australian employment standards) and found himself in a town where he's treated like royalty with a little media job a teaching position a Swedish fiance who loves the North and fishing and still gets paid to play the game he's so good at and which opened all those doors in the first place.
Need to be smart keep it real and in perspective enjoy the ride while its happening but always have a plan B.
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24-08-09, 14:47
Are you kidding me? NCAA schools most definitly recruit from Juco's. In fact they look at Juco's second only to US high schools. They will look at a Juco before they look overseas. The talent pool is just so large they would be mad not to look there. Some players just need some time to develope so Juco is a great option. Do some research on how many players on NCAA rosters are transfers from Juco' Im sure you will be surprised and then informed.
Thats fantastic! So all those kids whose parents are footing the bill to have their kids playing in Juco's will get their money's worth eventually in the form of a full college scholarship and 4 year degree they can get a job with? Looking forward to being informed when their names pop up at NCAA Colleges.
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24-08-09, 15:17
Thats fantastic! So all those kids whose parents are footing the bill to have their kids playing in Juco's will get their money's worth eventually in the form of a full college scholarship and 4 year degree they can get a job with? Looking forward to being informed when their names pop up at NCAA Colleges.
Mommy and Daddy paying to send their kid to a JUCO and being offered a Scolarship to go to a JUCO are very different. If you can get 2 years of education paid for + food and accomodation, and pay only an airfare then you've done well even if not recruited to a 4 yr school. If you are recruited then you finish and you have a degree, pay it out all you like it is still a degree.
An example I can think of is Stacey Howard, went to a JUCO for a Year and is now on a full ride at University of Utah. A very good D1 (same school Bogut went to)
Having been an Assistant Coach in the NCAA, I remember many a night being sent to different Junior College games to recruit athletes for our programs and there are plenty around the NCAA.
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Men Coach of the Year- Leonard King (Mackay Meteors)
if these awards are official ok this one is not to bad of a choice
BUT
Women Coach of the Year- Mark Wrobel (Townsville Flames)
are you kidding me what a load of bullsh!t... he took a team with a bunch of players with WNBL experience in the most successful womens program in the country and lost a home semi to come 3rd... when was the last time a home team didn't make the grand final who chooses this the coaches parents???
Jess Bibby took a team who's best position prior to this year was 2nd last and they won the whole thing it took them an extra three OT's then flames needed in previous years and yea sure they brought in 2 of the best players in the comp but so did Mackay an Rocky we were jus lucky enough to have enough local talent to fill the other gaps... great chook raffle BQ
I am curious who picks the all star 5? and how do they select it?
how can a player win mvp and not make the all star 5?
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24-08-09, 18:39
It has been mentioned before: One is picked from the votes given after every game, the other is voted on by coaches and captains at the end of the season.
3rd degree
24-08-09, 19:00
how is coach of the year selected lucky dip?
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24-08-09, 20:02
how is coach of the year selected lucky dip?
Voted by coaches. Can't vote for yourself.
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24-08-09, 21:15
Voted by coaches. Can't vote for yourself.
All coaches and team captains give a 3-2-1 on the coach of year votes with teams not being able to vote for themselves. Would be nice if BQ gave out the results of voting with the actual numbers.
As far as Wrobel is concerned obviously he has the respect of the coaches and captains of the league. Yes they lost a home final but let's be serious, they only lost 3 games all year which is less than any other team. Regardless he won so get over it, obviously his peers value the job he did.
Also pretty sure votes are sent in prior to finals being played.
3rd degree
24-08-09, 22:28
All coaches and team captains give a 3-2-1 on the coach of year votes with teams not being able to vote for themselves. Would be nice if BQ gave out the results of voting with the actual numbers.
As far as Wrobel is concerned obviously he has the respect of the coaches and captains of the league. Yes they lost a home final but let's be serious, they only lost 3 games all year which is less than any other team. Regardless he won so get over it, obviously his peers value the job he did.
Flames already had a winning culture at the club he took an already good team and performed as expected.
South West brought a coach in to bring some consistency brought them from middle of the pack to 2nd
Power had a player/coach the hardest coaching role of all took them to the first finals appearance ever...
Suns had the smallest coach in history
all 3 of those coaches deserved it over Wrobel regardless of him winning
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24-08-09, 22:31
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are you kidding me what a load of bullsh!t... he took a team with a bunch of players with WNBL experience in the most successful womens program in the country and lost a home semi to come 3rd... when was the last time a home team didn't make the grand final who chooses this the coaches parents???
Jess Bibby took a team who's best position prior to this year was 2nd last and they won the whole thing it took them an extra three OT's then flames needed in previous years and yea sure they brought in 2 of the best players in the comp but so did Mackay an Rocky we were jus lucky enough to have enough local talent to fill the other gaps... great chook raffle BQ
I agree with everything that you are saying Negas about the flames and Bibby. The only thing I will have to argue with you about is the local talent piece... Bibby, Hurst, Rose, Neeves (ok, she is a local kid but has not been in Gladstone for some time). Four out of the 6 that would hit the floor is not local talent.
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24-08-09, 22:32
Is it just me or should King consider himself lucky for winning?
13 and 5 = 5th best record in the League add in a first round destruction in Rocky with arguably the 2nd most expensive team in the league.
Men Coach of the Year- Leonard King (Mackay Meteors)
Women Coach of the Year- Mark Wrobel (Townsville Flames)
Well, I don't think I would've picked those. Hard to argue against them however as there weren't any clear-cut leaders in either category.
Leonard King - Given he had the luxury of gun players in Cook/Fitz, and solid role players Blachfield, Jackson et al, I didn't think Mackay's overall season performance warranted King to figure highly in COY discussions. They did however get by without a reasonable inside presence, and those two Ws against Rocky were nice. I would've sided with Daisy, but whatever.
Mark Wrobel - Townsville had the benefit of being aided by the WNBL program yet again, although this year's roster was arguably the weakest in a number of years. Jess Bibby was the only other logical choice, but perhaps she lost a vote or two with Gladstone fielding an awesomely potent trio in herself/Hurst/Neves. I'm sure a few others would argue that anybody could have achieved the same result with the same players.
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25-08-09, 00:58
Well, I don't think I would've picked those. Hard to argue against them however as there weren't any clear-cut leaders in either category.
Leonard King - Given he had the luxury of gun players in Cook/Fitz, and solid role players Blachfield, Jackson et al, I didn't think Mackay's overall season performance warranted King to figure highly in COY discussions. They did however get by without a reasonable inside presence, and those two Ws against Rocky were nice. I would've sided with Daisy, but whatever.
Mark Wrobel - Townsville had the benefit of being aided by the WNBL program yet again, although this year's roster was arguably the weakest in a number of years. Jess Bibby was the only other logical choice, but perhaps she lost a vote or two with Gladstone fielding an awesomely potent trio in herself/Hurst/Neves. I'm sure a few others would argue that anybody could have achieved the same result with the same players.
Very diplomatic B3n! (What evryone is thinking but in far more eloquent terms)
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I agree with everything that you are saying Negas about the flames and Bibby. The only thing I will have to argue with you about is the local talent piece... Bibby, Hurst, Rose, Neeves (ok, she is a local kid but has not been in Gladstone for some time). Four out of the 6 that would hit the floor is not local talent.
you really think Neeves isn't local??? lets go through some criteria local junior, played Power in Southern X to make college, lives in Gladstone for holidays when she isn't overseas at college, only blight would be she played for Cyclones last year while still livin in Gladstone other than that i dont see how she isn't a local???
So 3 out of 6 locals who get time isn't to bad when your Div 1 womens comp only has 3 teams...
Here is the full list of awards copied from the BQ website
Basketball Queensland Awards
Junior Male Player of the Year – Brock Motum
Junior Female Player of the Year – Jillian Houghton
Male Coach of the Year – Shane Froling
Female Coach of the Year – Nikki Bairstow
Male Official of the Year – Barry McLeod
Female Official of the Year – Wendy O’Brien (Scoretable Committee)
Volunteer of the Year – Christine Rideout
Administrator of the Year – Wendy O’Brien (Gold Coast)
Mick McSween Manager of the Year – Jane McNabb
Vince Hickey Award – Brisbane Basketball Inc
Small Association of the Year – Rockhampton Basketball Inc.
Large Association of the Year – Gold Coast City Regional Basketball Association
Life Member Awards – Don Coates and Sid Page
QBL Awards
QBL State Championship Referee of the Year – Toni Caldwell
QBL State Championship Rookie Referee of the Year – Tom Slattery
QBL State Championship Referee Recognition of Service – Kaye Hart
QBL D-League Men’s Most Valuable Player
Jonathan Mines (South West Metro)
QBL D-League Women’s Most Valuable Player
Sarah Ambrose (Logan Thunder)
QBL State Championship Men’s Most Valuable Player
Cameron Tragardh (Northside Wizards)
QBL State Championship Women’s Most Valuable Player
Kirby Dalgleish (Townsville Flames)
QBL State Championship Men’s Coach of the Year
Leonard King (Mackay Meteors)
QBL State Championship Women’s Coach of the Year
Mark Wrobel (Townsville Flames)
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25-08-09, 17:11
Selected to take on NZ:
Opals squad: Jessica Bibby, Elizabeth Cambage, Rohanee Cox, Jessica Foley, Hollie Grima, Natalie Hurst, Elyse Penaluna, Alicia Poto, Emma Randall, Samantha Richards, Marianna Tolo, Carly Wilson.
How many of these girls played in Qld this year.. :)
Well done...
Bishop would of been there as well if she wasn't injured...
ok this place has gone quiet so i had another afterthought it's pretty sexist so i'm sorry any ladies for objectifying you and not appreciating your game but i do appreciate womens bball e.g. i was one of the loudest drunkest supporters at the finals this year...
anyway enough disclaiming.. this has got nothing to do with their game and will prob go nowhere but:
who would make your Hottest all star 5???
hell if your bored make it your top 10....
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26-08-09, 16:09
Pg - Trificante (Rocky)
sg - Dianna Neeves (Gladdy)
sf - Kirby Dagleish (Townsville)
Pf - Bree Warren (Coastal)
C - Abbie Bishop (Rocky)
Bench
G - Charlotte Taylor (Bris)
g - Krista Inneme (Maroochy)
F - Lindy Smith (Gold Coast)
F - Amy Browne (Maroochy)
C - Kaitlyn Peddie (Brisbane)
Noteables - Courtney Browne/Courtney Peate
mine will be biased to the chicks i've seen more then once...
G Chantelle trafficante Rk
G Diane Neeves Gl
F Ashley Wallis SW
F Bree Warren Ca
C Abby Bishop Rk
G Megan Michael NS
G Paige Wharton GL
F Simone Grant Ca
F Jess Wallis SW
C Naomi Cage Tv
Noteables: Rohanee Cox (MK) Tarina Jones (SW) Jodie Tapp (Bu)
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26-08-09, 16:37
Yeah, your right actually, i missed Teej, Ash Wallice and Paige Wharton, Simone had her moments too... good pick up Nagas :)
Tough to knock some of those others out though... nice list of attractive women in our league...
Your just lucky cus you got Dianna and Paige up there :P
Katie Harris from NS might get a mention too
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26-08-09, 17:09
Tasteless barbarians!
Kirsty Dallas
Kristy Williams
Krista Innamee
Laura Marquette
Amy Browne
Brooke Steindle
Jade Abele
Kirsty Dallas
Kristy Williams
Kirsty Dallas
...oops!
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27-08-09, 12:24
Top 5 hotties are:
Trafficante
Wharton
Wallis A
Bishop
Warren
but i wouldn't kick these girls out for farting either:
Harris
Dalgleish
Neeves
Wallis J
Cage
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27-08-09, 22:16
http://media.thedaily.com.au/img/photos/2009/08/26/page_lead_t350.jpg
Fitting legacy for 'elder statesman' (http://www.thedaily.com.au/news/2009/aug/27/fitting-legacy-elder-statesman/)
A legacy in Sunshine Coast basketball seems assured for Sid Page.
The Maroochydore RSL Clippers’ chairman was honoured with life membership of Basketball Queensland at an awards dinner last Saturday.
http://tools.cairns.com.au/images/gallery/remote/2009/08/26/220705.jpg
Taipans cop bad break (http://www.cairns.com.au/article/2009/08/27/60641_local-sport-news.html)
THE old adage of pre-season matches being a necessary evil proved true for the Cairns Taipans yesterday, with veteran guard Aaron Grabau breaking his hand against the Gold Coast.
Grabau will visit a spe^^^^^^t today but coach Aaron Fearne yesterday said it appeared the only remaining member of the inaugural Cairns team would be out for 3-6 weeks.
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28-08-09, 11:53
Long-term coach needed for Force (http://www.qt.com.au/story/2009/08/28/long-term-coach-contract-touted-as-force-solution/)
DEPARTING Ipswich Force men's mentor Terry Lindeberg believes securing a coach on a long-term deal is the answer to the team's struggles.
Lindeberg is the latest to ride the Force coaching merry-go-round after electing not to reapply for the position after one season in charge.
The Force men's team had little success this year, finishing their Queensland Basketball League campaign with only three wins from 18 games.
That followed on from a disastrous 2008 where the Michael Wellings-led Force ended the year with a 2-16 record.
more...
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28-08-09, 22:55
Broom would have had a lot better stats if he could CATCH the ball 50% of the time he was passed it. Although Cann had a terrible individual season, he gave the ball to Broom a number of times in transition, and more times than not Broom would drop the ball out of court. The number of times Jefferies drove and dished to Broom, again for him to fumble it and cause a turnover. Broom had a couple of OK games, but was definately not worth being paid.
Might also help if they threw it up to Steve rather than at his knees. 99% of times he gave a 'target' and SOME team members failed to make a decent pass, especially when people are bumping Steve left, right and centre.
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28-08-09, 23:40
Blah Blah Blah don't make excuses. Ippy played terribly but If your 6'8 and a very good athlete in this league and your getting paid, anything less than 20 and 10 is extremely poor nomatter who your guards or surrounding players are. especially when your team wins 3 games. and u play almost the whole game each game.
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31-08-09, 12:50
Power look to continue winning ways (http://www.gladstoneobserver.com.au/story/2009/08/28/power-look-to-continue-winning-ways-in-2009/)
YARALLA Port City Power are looking forward to 2010 following their biggest year since the franchise's inception.
Most of the Port City Power woman, who were the first Gladstone side to take out a QBL are set to return.
Three key players have already signed letters of intent for next season as the Power looks to defend its QBL title.
Former WNBA player Jessica Bibby has signalled she will return as player coach.
Opals player Natalie Hurst has also signed a letter of intent; as well as key player for 2009 Katie Rose.
POWER AWARDS 2009
MVP Men - Anthony Esparza
MVP Women - Jessica Bibby
Most Improved Player - Amanda Beatson
Junior Player of the Year - Belinda Bailey
QBL awards
Jessica Bibby - Top Scorer
Natalie Hurst - Top Assists
Natalie Hurst - Top Steals
Natalie Hurst - Top Free throw percentage
Natalie Hurst - top 3 point percentage
Amanda Beatson - Top Block Shots
James Cochran - Top assists
Jessica Bibby & Natalie Hurst - All League Team
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02-09-09, 12:46
Is anyone else going stir crazy at the moment.
No ABA
No NBL
No NBA
Not Even Junior Rep
I really hat this time of year.
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02-09-09, 14:01
Is anyone else going stir crazy at the moment.
No ABA
No NBL
No NBA
Not Even Junior Rep
I really hat this time of year.
the wnba is on at the moment nbl and wnml at the end of this month Australia vs Nz women on at the moment
Is anyone else going stir crazy at the moment.
No ABA
No NBL
No NBA
Not Even Junior Rep
I really hat this time of year.
Go to www.courtlive.net and access all the QBL and SEABL matches that were filmed during he season, no need to have withdrawal symptoms!
Selected to take on NZ:
Opals squad: Jessica Bibby, Elizabeth Cambage, Rohanee Cox, Jessica Foley, Hollie Grima, Natalie Hurst, Elyse Penaluna, Alicia Poto, Emma Randall, Samantha Richards, Marianna Tolo, Carly Wilson.
How many of these girls played in Qld this year.. :)
Well done...
Nat Purcell who played for northside represented New zealand.
also hear that Leah Rush from rocky has signed with the Townsville Fire in the wnbl.
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03-09-09, 19:46
Chantelle from Rockhampton, the hottest by a mile.
Jess Wallis, Abby Bishop, blonde girl from Caloundra, Steindl from Brisbane, girl Rutland from Townsville, very hard to pick when you don't watch many games.
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03-09-09, 19:47
good to see chris cedar, keegan tudehop and josh jenkins from heat all on crocs list. names on nbl.com i see
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07-09-09, 17:29
Don't know if anyone could offer me any advice on this, but...
What kind of credentials do you need to coach at aba and possibly even nbl/college level?
Are coaching certs a must? Or is experience what counts?
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08-09-09, 17:37
What dd the players get for winning a championship??
Did they get rings?
what they look like?
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08-09-09, 18:44
Yeah well done to the three fellas getting a run with the NBL team. Good to see more QABL players running around in the top league.
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10-09-09, 04:45
Tweedy set to pilot Rockets (http://www.themorningbulletin.com.au/story/2009/09/09/tweedy-set-to-pilot-rockets/)
A burning desire to lead the Rockhampton Stadium Nightclub Rockets back onto the national stage will fuel Neal Tweedy for another season at the helm.
Tweedy is expected to announce in coming weeks that he will gear up for his 12th season in charge of the Rockets program.
Tweedy said yesterday he was yet to make a final decision on his coaching future.
The veteran Rockets coach said he still had plenty of goals to achieve with the sport in Rockhampton and was eagerly awaiting an announcement from Basketball Australia next month.
There is talk of the Australian Club Championships returning next year, or possibly the introduction of a second tier national competition under the NBL involving regional teams such as Geelong, Hobart and even Rockhampton.
more...
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10-09-09, 13:04
And that 2nd tier competition is currently known as SEABL!
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14-09-09, 08:08
An A- in Maroochy's books only. They're only going to a Juco ... any kid with half a game can go to one.
i dont know what you're on about. the boys are in region 14 which happens to be one of the strongest JC conferences in the country. the boys will do maroochy proud!
Tweedy set to pilot Rockets (http://www.themorningbulletin.com.au/story/2009/09/09/tweedy-set-to-pilot-rockets/)
A burning desire to lead the Rockhampton Stadium Nightclub Rockets back onto the national stage will fuel Neal Tweedy for another season at the helm.
Tweedy is expected to announce in coming weeks that he will gear up for his 12th season in charge of the Rockets program.
Tweedy said yesterday he was yet to make a final decision on his coaching future.
The veteran Rockets coach said he still had plenty of goals to achieve with the sport in Rockhampton and was eagerly awaiting an announcement from Basketball Australia next month.
There is talk of the Australian Club Championships returning next year, or possibly the introduction of a second tier national competition under the NBL involving regional teams such as Geelong, Hobart and even Rockhampton.
more...
So if Rocky are jumping along with BBI and Districts where does that leave the likes of Cairns, Mackay and Townsville.
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16-09-09, 13:24
i dont know what you're on about. the boys are in region 14 which happens to be one of the strongest JC conferences in the country. the boys will do maroochy proud!
What comparative standard level does the JC competition sit at? Like is it between NBL and ABA or D League standard or BQJBC standard etc? Any info?
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16-09-09, 16:01
What comparative standard level does the JC competition sit at? Like is it between NBL and ABA or D League standard or BQJBC standard etc? Any info?
There is quite a differentiation of standards across Junior Colleges. Firstly their a re Div 1 and 2 schools. Secondly some conferences are stranger than others, just like in the NCAA and the big differences there.
A Top Juco conference, or a program at National title level is quite a high level of competition. You'll find athletes who are in contention for NBA draft spots but did not have the grades to get into NCAA schools and others who certainly would have got good college offers with better grades. You'll also find sleepers, athletes who are good but did not get noticed much in High School for whatever reason, they usually go to a Juco for a year or two then transfer to an NCAA school for the remainder of their eligibility.
The quality of Basketball is however generally not as good because of the nature of the system. Many athletes are only at the school for the one year, and max is two years, so coaches can not build good programs, it's usually a fresh slate every year. Also, with so many players there just as a launching pad to get to the NBA, NCAA etc, alot of people are playing selfish ball to get themselves noticed rather than what is best for the team.
Aussies often use Jucos as a way to get noticed by a NCAA school and pick up a scholarship, and at worst, first 2 years of a 4 year degree (you finish with an assoc diploma usually) for free by playing ball and the chance to see another country.
Yeah but didn't he get ejected from a game against rocky.Throws the most elbows in any game, starts shit with spectators.
no mate. your wrong. it was actually the rocky dude he played that got sent out of the venue. Grant Kruger is nearing his 40's and is still a brilliant player. what game of basketball ever played hasn't had an elbow thrown around.
Grant Kruger is nearing his 40's and is still a brilliant player. what game of basketball ever played hasn't had an elbow thrown around.
1. Grant Kruger is awful these days, what you smokin brother?
2. Any game not involving Rocky or Mackay.
oh brother we back on this subject again!!!!!!!!!!!
its going to be a longgggggggggg summer
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29-09-09, 12:17
Boo - anybody here ?
So, the big questions for next year:
Who will go, who will stay ?
Are BBI and/or Rocky going to SEABL ?
Are Logan coming back ?
Who has jumped on the coaching marry-go-round ?
Who is coaching the Tractor Boys at Ippy ?
Will the QBL games be 40 minutes next year ?
Will the entry fees be reduced since we don't play ACC anymore ?
Is the ACC returning in 2010 ?
Why isn't the QBL website being updated ?
Aren't we paying for a fulltime staff member ?
The SEABL site don't have any problems.
Will the name of the D-league be changed in 2010 ?
Will BQ use the QBL surplus to enter a NBL team ?
Will the QBL format change ?
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29-09-09, 15:11
Some of the rumours/facts I've heard....
Terry def not back at Ippy
V-Dogg leaving Bundy
Toowoomba advertising for Men's Coach, but not Womens on BQ website
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29-09-09, 16:23
Terry def not back at Ippy
V-Dogg leaving Bundy
Toowoomba advertising for Men's Coach, but not Womens on BQ website
Yeah, I knew Terry wasn't doing it again. Who applied for the job ? Applications closed 3 weeks ago. You would think that Vdogg put his hand up.
Not too surprised about Toowoomba. 0-18. Nuff said. Vdogg might apply for that one too.
What is happening in Townsville ? Heard Rose is gone.
I think everybody else staying put.
Cairns - Fearne
Rocky - Tweedy
Mackay - King
Gladdy - Smith
Towny - ?
Bundy - ?
Maroochy - Wazza
Northside - Haley
BBI - Daisy
Coastal - Ayanbadejo
Goldy - Rat
SW - JC
Ippy - ?
Neers - ?
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30-09-09, 01:04
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Ex-Meteors player to coach Meteorettes (http://www.dailymercury.com.au/story/2009/09/29/basketball-Mackay/)
FORMER Meteors player and mentor Wade Rebetzke was yesterday announced as coach of the Mackay Meteorettes for the 2010 QBL season.
Rebetzke, who takes over from Townsville's Nikki Bairstow, was previously assistant coach of the women's side in 2004.
He also spent three seasons - 2001, 2005 and 2006 - as head coach of the Meteors' outfit, and is a current A grade coach for Souths in the Mackay competition.
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30-09-09, 11:31
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Not too surprised about Toowoomba. 0-18. Nuff said. Vdogg might apply for that one too.
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I understand it, but is the Coach the one at fault for the 0-18 with that roster. If they have a new Coach and the same roster, results wont change. Can't see the money being there to attract V-Dogg. He at least had money to buy two imports in Bundy and got to make something on the side with camps and stuff too.
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30-09-09, 17:31
I understand it, but is the Coach the one at fault for the 0-18 with that roster. If they have a new Coach and the same roster, results wont change.
While nobody was thrilled with going 0-18 there really isn't any need to point fingers. The players in Toowoomba are quite capable of doing better than they did this year and I am sure they can't wait till next year to prove that. The coach is also a very capable coach and I am sure the boys would be happy to have him back if he is given the job again.
While it is true that an import (or two) would be able to fill the holes we have in the team it really isn't a long-term solution for a place like Toowoomba. What we need to do is build up our program so our current players (and juniors coming through) are able to be competitive with the rest of the state. It may be that an import would help foster this but it would have to be the right kind of player/person.
We have some raw talent coming through and what I saw as the biggest hole in this years team was the premature retirement of the big fella Grieve who would have been instrumental in kicking these kids to the next level.
So watch out league, the Neers are lurking.. :)
Boo - anybody here ?
So, the big questions for next year:
Who will go, who will stay ?
Are BBI and/or Rocky going to SEABL ?
Are Logan coming back ?
Who has jumped on the coaching marry-go-round ?
Who is coaching the Tractor Boys at Ippy ?
Will the QBL games be 40 minutes next year ?
Will the entry fees be reduced since we don't play ACC anymore ?
Is the ACC returning in 2010 ?
Will the name of the D-league be changed in 2010 ?
Will BQ use the QBL surplus to enter a NBL team ?
Will the QBL format change ?
dont know if they are actually true answers but not many ppl are actually talking so i'll just throw em out there anyway...
No-one is going to Seabl next year Caps dont have the base of players left to add to form a team that will be competitive as all the Vets have gone to Pasture and Rocky will only go to Seabl if it looks like Qbl is over...
Logan not coming back but Runaway Bay are pushing to be included...
Yes QBL will be oging to 40min games...
QBL website oily vegemite and D league B smege thats my answers to those ones..
too add fuel to the dead fire have heard that Caps are tryin to throw their weight around and have the format changed so that there isn't so many teams4 from south n 4 from north is what they are askin for as apparently this will make the league stronger.... what they are really askin is QBL to shut some teams down so they have to play for Caps...
feel sorry for the Neers coach it's not like he had a mega budget to build a team with or even add one player to help them out maybe the association should look at what they are doing to help the program financially before blaming a coach...
dont know if they are actually true answers but not many ppl are actually talking so i'll just throw em out there anyway...
No-one is going to Seabl next year Caps dont have the base of players left to add to form a team that will be competitive as all the Vets have gone to Pasture and Rocky will only go to Seabl if it looks like Qbl is over...
BA actually says tomorrow what the new sructure will be. I think you underestimate the determination of Fred and his crew about where they want to be in the future. As far as rocky goes I am thinking if Brisbane go they are gone if they are accepted.
Logan not coming back but Runaway Bay are pushing to be included...
I am hearing Runaway Bay are not willing to meet costs so they may be looking at alternate structure. Maybe the Cross will rise from the ashes. Only need 6 teams to start it up. We all know Districts are looking for something of standard to start blooding up and comers who are starting to drift to the ranks to get a place in the SEABL. That makes two and Logan may decide to start there when trying to set a strong base for the future.
Yes QBL will be oging to 40min games...
Makes sense to me.
QBL website oily vegemite and D league B smege thats my answers to those ones..
I thought that was what Steve did so maybe if people gave hime some stories he would update the site.
too add fuel to the dead fire have heard that Caps are tryin to throw their weight around and have the format changed so that there isn't so many teams4 from south n 4 from north is what they are askin for as apparently this will make the league stronger.... what they are really askin is QBL to shut some teams down so they have to play for Caps...
Beware the Caps are working closely with others to get some sanity into the competition. Piss them off and then we have the new Cross with maybe four teams. You guys need to treat BBI a lot better then you do. You north and central need BBI more then they need you.
feel sorry for the Neers coach it's not like he had a mega budget to build a team with or even add one player to help them out maybe the association should look at what they are doing to help the program financially before blaming a coach...
Agree/ Maybe they will throw hands up and place in the to hard basket. hahaahah
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30-09-09, 20:30
BA actually says tomorrow what the new sructure will be.
i hear they want a second tier to the nbl and as qbl is the best winter comp in the country all the better seable teams will be joining qbl next year. sorry districts, only the best teams.
Maybe the Cross will rise from the ashes.
we all know where that was headed. by 2012 there will be 20 teams in the cross and only 3 teams left in the super3.
We all know Districts are looking for something of standard to start blooding up and comers who are starting to drift to the ranks to get a place in the SEABL.
what they are looking for is a place to play their own players, not the nbl players they bring in while on holidays in queensland.
I thought that was what Steve did so maybe if people gave hime some stories he would update the site.
steve is too busy organising the bqjbc and other beach volleyball competitions. in contrast the seabl website is full of stories about teams looking for coaches and appointments. but hey, just in case i forget who won the tipping comp in 2009 i am sure i will still be able find it on the qbl website in 6 months.
You north and central need BBI more then they need you.
this sounds like a broken record. remeber those. scraaaaaatch.
Agree/ Maybe they will throw hands up and place in the to hard basket.
doubt it. they haven't been able to put anything in the basket all year. and anybody going 0-18 deserves the boot. no matter what sport or which team or how good the coach is. 0-18 = pack your bags. the only thing worse is only winning 3 games with 2 seppos and that coach was also seen thumbing it.
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30-09-09, 23:01
i hear they want a second tier to the nbl and as qbl is the best winter comp in the country all the better seable teams will be joining qbl next year. sorry districts, only the best teams.
we all know where that was headed. by 2012 there will be 20 teams in the cross and only 3 teams left in the super3.
what they are looking for is a place to play their own players, not the nbl players they bring in while on holidays in queensland.
steve is too busy organising the bqjbc and other beach volleyball competitions. in contrast the seabl website is full of stories about teams looking for coaches and appointments. but hey, just in case i forget who won the tipping comp in 2009 i am sure i will still be able find it on the qbl website in 6 months.
this sounds like a broken record. remeber those. scraaaaaatch.
doubt it. they haven't been able to put anything in the basket all year. and anybody going 0-18 deserves the boot. no matter what sport or which team or how good the coach is. 0-18 = pack your bags. the only thing worse is only winning 3 games with 2 seppos and that coach was also seen thumbing it.
what do u mean by coach seen thumbing it, heard he was wearing 3 or 4 different hats and putting in hours in a number of different areas. this definately has to make life hard to get wins especially when the team didnt gel and then injuries happened and players started to bail out and quit. no excuse for goin 3 wins with 2 americans but you could have put phil jackson in there and they wouldnt have won more than 3 games well maybe.
Getting Square
01-10-09, 07:18
[QUOTE=Unregistered;20713]i hear they want a second tier to the nbl and as qbl is the best winter comp in the country all the better seable teams will be joining qbl next year. sorry districts, only the best teams.
BQ already told they are to become a State League. Also told only three teams in second tier. You go do the maths. SEABL with name change will include BBI, Districts and one other. Oh yeh thats right Rocky have already applied.
we all know where that was headed. by 2012 there will be 20 teams in the cross and only 3 teams left in the super3.
Stranger things have happened.
what they are looking for is a place to play their own players, not the nbl players they bring in while on holidays in queensland.
Seeing only one Spartans player is not currently playing in Queensland you must be talking about Rocky. hahahaha
steve is too busy organising the bqjbc and other beach volleyball competitions. in contrast the seabl website is full of stories about teams looking for coaches and appointments. but hey, just in case i forget who won the tipping comp in 2009 i am sure i will still be able find it on the qbl website in 6 months.
Steve does not do BQJBC. That is Melinda. Masters is not masters when you have children playing. What does Steve do when I come to think about it.
this sounds like a broken record. remeber those. scraaaaaatch.
So you think you can live without BBI. Guess yu are about to find out if you are right. The 20 in the Cross is starting to look right.
ok so i'm out of the loop here does BBI run administration for the QBL or is there some other little/big job they do???
because if all they are is another team that plays why the hell would we miss them??? logan left and that jus made it easier for 2 teams to make the semi's no real speedbump there...
jus wondering what it is you BBI ppl do that makes you think we should be groveling an pleading for you too stay...
if you do go to the 2nd tier comp who's going to play for you??? you dont pay players an even if all the guys come back from this season if you cant beat us how do you expect to beat any seabl teams???
if your looking for a 2nd tier comp surely you would ask Cairns/Tville/Rocky before anyone else...
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01-10-09, 10:37
BA actually says tomorrow what the new sructure will be.
I thought BA said the new structure was "due in October".... I don't think they meant 1st October..?
Other dates worth noting:
QBL nominations close 6th November.
QBL meeting for nominatede teams (only) is 8th November.
I guess you will find out who plays and what format then...
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01-10-09, 14:36
what do u mean by coach seen thumbing it
If you do a Goole search for "thumbing it" the first item is from the Urban Dictionary:
1. thumbing it
placing ones thumb in a females butthole while in the doggy-style position
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01-10-09, 14:39
butt I am sure that is not what he meant :D
i dont think the coach would be unhappy if thats what they thought he was doing hahaha especially if its true...
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01-10-09, 21:08
Will Runaway Bay be entering a team in QBL yet? They've won the d-league and the word says a bunch of the Gold Coast'ers and the likes of the Darragh brothers among others are keen to have a run for the bay.
any truth to this?
The Trailer
01-10-09, 23:00
Will Runaway Bay be entering a team in QBL yet? They've won the d-league and the word says a bunch of the Gold Coast'ers and the likes of the Darragh brothers among others are keen to have a run for the bay.
any truth to this?
if runaway bay put a team in next year, in will be tipping toowoomba for the win!!!hahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!
Runaway bay would have to recruit pretty heavily to be competitive!!!Good luck with the darra boys!!!!!!
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02-10-09, 00:02
Don't think Foxy would be stupid enough to spend all their money on a full state competition, but if BQ came to the party with a reduced offer, like they have done for others before, then I am sure both he and Ric Lawyer would love to enter the newly launched "Seahawks GC" in the QBL.
There would be more than enough good players down the coast or from Logan to fill a team or two.
Bundy/Summers banter removed for obvious reasons. Play nice :)
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02-10-09, 10:02
Ben why is it I am not allowed to stand up for myself and expose these people who write bullshit like this? By removing it you allow them to continue to do what they do and it gives them the potection of remaining anonymous.
Very dissapointing that you allow them to say these things but when I stand up for myself you remove it.
Summers
I simply logged on this morning, saw everything, then removed it all. No act of favouritism towards any party. If you're happy for it to stay, then so be it.
summers you of all ppl know that people are goin to write BS on here an do so gutlessly even if you have all the facts to prove them wrong an nothin of what they are sayin is true its one of the reasons the site is so popular...
but the bundy coach bashin is gettin a little old especially if its comin from locals...
be good if Runaway bay comes in next season, no-one expects them to come in an win it all in their first season but there would surely be a big enough player base down south for them to be competitive against the other south teams neers/ippy etc and build it up from there..
is there any BBI ppl going to answer my question if there is an answer that is???
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02-10-09, 13:02
With the move to 40 minute games (and 5 fouls/player) I guess there is an even bigger need for a true second-tier competition in Qld .
Will the league move to a 10 player roster again or stick with the current 12 given that there will be even less chances at the end of the bench ?
With 8 minutes less per game there will be very little time to put your development players into the game so they would need somewhere else to learn their trade .
It has also become rather obvious that there are associations who aren't prepared to pay the amount of money to be in a full state competition but who have players a little older than those deemed "development" or "U23" . Logan and Runaway Bay comes to mind .
What about the up and coming associations like Redlands who need a springboard to get themselves to a position where they are ready .
Maybe the new Cross is the way to go .
disclaimer: full stop moved to make it look like Murf . :D
With the move to 40 minute games (and 5 fouls/player) I guess there is an even bigger need for a true second-tier competition in Qld .
I absolutely agree with this sentiment.
Hopefully those at BQ will recognise this requirement, and get the ball rolling to establish a true 'reserve grade' competition. In hindsight, canning the U20 Premier League competition may not have been so smart after all.
I absolutely agree with this sentiment.
Hopefully those at BQ will recognise this requirement, and get the ball rolling to establish a true 'reserve grade' competition. In hindsight, canning the U20 Premier League competition may not have been so smart after all.
This very concept was being pushed by Districts prior to them going into SEABL. BQ were dead against it but it is alive and out there now. Districts are openly talking to other associations about this type of competition being run in the south. The likes of Toowoomba, Logan, Redlands, Caloundra and Runaway Bay with a second team from Spartans and BBI would make a solid base that would not be in competition to QBL and would allow Associations to play at the level they need to be a without huge costs. It will be open to all ages and teams encouraged to have an import which they could now afford as no huge travel costs. Lets face it if the Mountaineers and others could have a star attraction the membership would grow. In time they could then even re-enter QBL if they see fit. Have a look at how many levels Victoria have. A safety network that makes sure evryone can play at a level.
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04-10-09, 10:22
From "So far so good on NBL revamp (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/so-far-so-good-on-nbl-revamp/story-e6frf9if-1225781372758)
Sengstock's plans include some subtle and not-so-subtle changes to the look, feel and sound of the product, which amounts to winding back the American hype - the relentless mix of music, courtside commentary and irrelevant sideshows. He is on a winner.
Even national anthems are supposed to be banned, at least any closer to the tip-off than 15 minutes.
In the big picture, Sengstock says it is time the sport created a recognisable identity of its own.
I absolutely agree with this sentiment.
Hopefully those at BQ will recognise this requirement, and get the ball rolling to establish a true 'reserve grade' competition. In hindsight, canning the U20 Premier League competition may not have been so smart after all.
When did it et canned?
I thought it was still going, in fact this year was the first year a women's comp got off the ground...
When did it et canned?
I thought it was still going, in fact this year was the first year a women's comp got off the ground...
Swear I heard mention of it getting turfed a few months back at a committee meeting, and that Districts were contemplating establishing a replacement U20 weekend competition of their own. Allan?
Since then the u20 comp is up and running, 6 or 7 mens teams 4 womens.
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07-10-09, 16:27
So, clear things up for me here... Is there a chance some QBL teams will skip to the SEABL this season? If not, what are teams plans for the following season's... I really feel as if th SEABL is trying to flex its muscle to become a truly national league.
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07-10-09, 16:58
They kind of are already. Sure theres been pesky Queenslanders coming down and pinching the ABA Championships the last few years but in so far as numbers and money goes they are certainly strong contenders and probably the better bet in long term sustainability.
It takes real dough to be perennially competitive in SEABL and if its where the money is then probably thats where the money players will end up.
Doesnt take anything away from the Queensland players and their Clubs but until 9 court stadiums with attached Club, bistro and gaming facilities to serve the multi thousand memberships and financially support the players to be professional, become the norm in QLD, we'll probably do the best we can. (which is still pretty bloody good!)
Ask the teams
07-10-09, 18:46
So, clear things up for me here... Is there a chance some QBL teams will skip to the SEABL this season? If not, what are teams plans for the following season's... I really feel as if th SEABL is trying to flex its muscle to become a truly national league.
Come on Rocky and BBI. Are you guys in or out. A dark horse also is Gols Coast with Big Joe there anything is possible.
As far as flexing muscle goes Knox are nearly as big as Queensland. No wonder Bruce jumped while he could.
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07-10-09, 22:09
So do we think it is likely a team will jump to the SEABL for this upcoming season...
Unregistered
07-10-09, 22:50
No we don't think that anyone is going to SEABL with the exception of a few players that Summers will take with his little budget.
No we don't think that anyone is going to SEABL with the exception of a few players that Summers will take with his little budget.
Mate the SEABL player budgets are twice the size of entire programs in the south of Queensland.
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08-10-09, 15:10
Give us some names of players heading towards this Summers characters team
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13-10-09, 17:58
Give us some names of players heading towards this Summers characters team
Early to be worried about the ABA competitions when the NBL has just started but as far as I know Danial Siminac from Gladstone and Kiernen from Bundaberg will be in Mt. Gambier with Summerville. Kirk Newnham from Townsville (as well as Bundaberg etc etc etc) may well head down there (believe they have a strong relationship) and the big name's are Cameron Tragardh and Scott Cook. Apparently those two are in his sights and both are close to agreeing. Would not expect announcements on these players for a long while yet!
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16-10-09, 22:10
Has anyone heard who is coaching who in the girls league? I hear t'ville have lost Wroble and Rocky are searching?
What are players movements?
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16-10-09, 23:01
Would anyone else like to see a QBL north v south all star game back up and running? if it was economical viable?
Other scenarios...similar to college bball
what about a themed and promoted local rival week scenario similar to what you see in college bball? Could make a good promo for the QBL
Or a pool v pool scenario where the most wins from a pool wins a yearly trophy, also similar to college bball (eg Big East v ACC etc.)
Eg. Cairns v Town
Mackay v Rocky
Gladstone v Bundy
Cab v Maroochy
Nth Side v Bris
GC v Sth West
Ipswich v Toowoomba
any thoughts....
There is already a 'rivalry' week - although it is never promoted too well.
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18-10-09, 10:24
rivalry week is promoted pretty well in central queensland
Unregistered
18-10-09, 12:33
every week is rivalry week on bendoes
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19-10-09, 04:36
Interesting to see Justin Brown is heading back to WA to play for the Kalamunda Eastern Suns with Adrian Majstrovich - nice front court.
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19-10-09, 10:04
It would be hard to see Simanic going to Mt Gambier. Blair is too smart a coach. Especially if they secure the services of Hanson next year. As for Keirnan, i am not sure if he could compete at the level for SEABL, if bundy were ever to lose him that would be a massive blow for them. The kid can play but can he make it to the next level. With Palmer also going to Knox will this move take a few more players out of the queensland ranks to the south?
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19-10-09, 14:02
It would be hard to see Simanic going to Mt Gambier. Blair is too smart a coach. Especially if they secure the services of Hanson next year. As for Keirnan, i am not sure if he could compete at the level for SEABL, if bundy were ever to lose him that would be a massive blow for them. The kid can play but can he make it to the next level. With Palmer also going to Knox will this move take a few more players out of the queensland ranks to the south?
Word is both Daniel Siminac and Kyle Kiernan are already signed to go to Mount Gambier. In my mind, on a decent SEABL team they're both nothing more than 10th or 11th men
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20-10-09, 12:45
In your mind, how would a player like Glenn Scott from Rocky go in SEABL?
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20-10-09, 12:54
In your mind, how would a player like Glenn Scott from Rocky go in SEABL?
Glenn Scott would hold his own. For those that have not actually seen a SEABL game maybe you need to get along through the course of next season to see the step up between qbl and seabl. I think someone like summers would realise this and would be suprised to see if Keirnan has signed. Simanic on the other hand could easily play and am unaware if he has been approached over the last few years. I just think Blair would be too good a coach to leave especially if Gladstone has chased and succeeded in picking up Hanson. Good luck to everyone and i am sure there will be a few player movements heading South next season.
Word is both Daniel Siminac and Kyle Kiernan are already signed to go to Mount Gambier. In my mind, on a decent SEABL team they're both nothing more than 10th or 11th men
I saw the large majority of the Spartans' home games this season, and Simanic/Kiernan wouldn't look out of place in SEABL. The difference in play is not that great as what many make it out to be - simply put SEABL has a larger base of 'powerhouse' teams (as opposed to the POD here), and most other teams have at least one or two 'name' players on their books.
Kyle could hold his own running the point off the bench. There are certainly enough similar players providing decent service on other teams already. Dan's shooting skills could be utilised as well if he could get used to spot up shooting and not having the ball in his hands as much.
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23-10-09, 18:25
Curran coaching Bundy, claims Hanson and Kiernan are negotiating with him.
Unregistered
23-10-09, 19:10
So how long till off season banter/rumours, or god forbid actual facts begins on the off season thread about this up coming 2010 QBL season. Obviously many things up in the air...
Whos in/out of SEABL?
New teams coming in (Logan/Runaway Bay)?
Whos playing where?
Whos coaching what?
When is pre season starting for any teams?
Unregistered
24-10-09, 00:50
So how long till off season banter/rumours, or god forbid actual facts begins on the off season thread about this up coming 2010 QBL season. Obviously many things up in the air...
Whos in/out of SEABL?
New teams coming in (Logan/Runaway Bay)?
Whos playing where?
Whos coaching what?
When is pre season starting for any teams?
Chris Clarkson to lead the force, good luck with that.
Who is Curran? Someone said he is coaching Bundy?
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24-10-09, 09:11
Local lad to take over Bulls' reins (http://www.news-mail.com.au/story/2009/10/24/local-lad-to-take-over-bulls-reins/)
Former Bundaberg junior Adam Curran has been named as the man to take over Bundaberg Radiology Bulls next season.
The club's Queensland Australia Basketball League (QABL) committee announced the move yesterday, officially ending Brisbane coach Mick Van Dongen's two-year tenure in at the Bundaberg club.
Committee chairman Andrew Bainbridge said he was excited about handing the reins over to a former Bundaberg player.
“We are really excited to have a Bundaberg product coaching the team,” he said.
Curran, a 24-year-old business banker with ANZ, has been playing basketball in Bundaberg since he was a child.
A Bulls representative since 2004, Curran has coached local juniors and representative juniors for the past five years.
“I've never coached at this level before so it's going to be a challenge,” Curran said yesterday.
“But I'm looking forward in taking this team in a new direction.”
In the past two years under Van Dongen, the Bulls failed to reach the playoffs.
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24-10-09, 11:43
Chris Clarkson to lead the force, good luck with that.
Who is Curran? Someone said he is coaching Bundy?
he is one of the guys who quit on vdogg last year, dont know him personally but hope he can attract some players or they have somebody up there who can do that for him. good luck bundy
Unregistered
24-10-09, 16:55
Clarkson n Curran making the big step to coachin QBL with no assistant coachin experience at all seems to me like the board is going with the name and the price of the coach not the resume... good luck to them both but it's going to be an uphill battle for either coach to make a difference in their teams position on the ladder this year...
Unregistered
24-10-09, 20:22
Clarkson n Curran making the big step to coachin QBL with no assistant coachin experience at all seems to me like the board is going with the name and the price of the coach not the resume...
Chris may not have much coaching experience but he sure has a lot of playing experience and is a smart player. I am sure he has picked up a few skills from some very good coaches along the way and if he can get the players respect then I am sure he will be an excellent coach.
I know there wasn't a huge pool to pick from but I think this was a very good decision.
Adam on the other hand is going to find it hard to gain the players confidence in a town where every player and spectator is a coaches a**shole.
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