U14 Girls Premier League 10/11

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Fantastic opportunity for the girls, but also fantastic to see the camaraderie between the girls at the end of the last day. Friends from all three teams were hard to drag apart, looks like the Qld teams will really pull together & barrack for each other up in Darwin. Well done ladies, a credit to Qld and the sport.

Well said. Couldn't agree more.

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I think if the Titans had made premier league at grading, and copped the hidings RB did, I'm pretty sure they would have also nominated for div 2 at classics. They did 3 years ago at Logan, where they went on to win the gold medal with the same coach. So don't be hating on RB for doing the same.

What I still don't get is why Redlands went from challenge cup to div 1 classics. They were so far out of their league it wasn't funny. Tough way to finish the season, unless they felt they needed to play the best "for the experience".

I guess from Redlands point of view (as I am from another association entirely)......but do you stay where you are and play where you are comfortable and likely to win....or do you push yourself that one bit more (not expecting to win but to play harder)?......didn't see Redlands after their experience at classics - but guess they gave it their all and went all out (all or nothing?? :-)). Good on them for having a go.

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No one was going to beat SD Spartans in the grand final.
They did have some tight games, but came through with the goods still as they always do.
There starting 5 along with their strong bench are always going to be too strong for most teams. Will be interesting to see how they go at the Natinals against some of those Melbourne teams and whether their depth and skills will be enough.

Gold Coast always put up a great fight and although the score line blew out towards the end of the game, it was great to watch and l was happy they came away with the the silver. Certainly the 2nd best team out there. They kick the ball around quickly and their plays seem to work more often that not. Not enough depth on the bench but certainly have improved.

The pressure certainly got to BBI in their last two games. BBI were lucky to get a medal, However they did get the Bronze medal and that finally got them a shot at the nationals which they haven't had for many years. Mackay handed them in the win with their poor shooting and lack of ability to run the floor the entire game. BBI with alot of work to do before the nationals, only about 4 players who can keep it at that pace and play tough hard games.

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No one was going to beat SD Spartans in the grand final.
They did have some tight games, but came through with the goods still as they always do.
There starting 5 along with their strong bench are always going to be too strong for most teams. Will be interesting to see how they go at the Natinals against some of those Melbourne teams and whether their depth and skills will be enough.

Gold Coast always put up a great fight and although the score line blew out towards the end of the game, it was great to watch and l was happy they came away with the the silver. Certainly the 2nd best team out there. They kick the ball around quickly and their plays seem to work more often that not. Not enough depth on the bench but certainly have improved.

The pressure certainly got to BBI in their last two games. BBI were lucky to get a medal, However they did get the Bronze medal and that finally got them a shot at the nationals which they haven't had for many years. Mackay handed them in the win with their poor shooting and lack of ability to run the floor the entire game. BBI with alot of work to do before the nationals, only about 4 players who can keep it at that pace and play tough hard games.

I think that is a really cruel thing to say about BBI. Those girls earned their spot in the Nationals. They deserve to be there just as much as Spartans and GC. BBI had a fantastic classics as team. Everyone played their part and did well.

If i remember correctly they only lost by 2pts to Spartans and lost by 6 to GC. So they are on the same level as these two teams.

Also Mackay didn't hand them the bronze medal and it wasn't luck. If anything that game showed that BBI have incredible heart, perseverance and a never give up attitude. I think it is a credit to each one of those girls. Not many teams can come back from 16pts down with 6mins to go in the 4th qrt and win.

I think your comment is harsh and you should think about how old these kids are and how your stupid comments can affect them.

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No one was going to beat SD Spartans in the grand final.
They did have some tight games, but came through with the goods still as they always do.
There starting 5 along with their strong bench are always going to be too strong for most teams. Will be interesting to see how they go at the Natinals against some of those Melbourne teams and whether their depth and skills will be enough.

Gold Coast always put up a great fight and although the score line blew out towards the end of the game, it was great to watch and l was happy they came away with the the silver. Certainly the 2nd best team out there. They kick the ball around quickly and their plays seem to work more often that not. Not enough depth on the bench but certainly have improved.

The pressure certainly got to BBI in their last two games. BBI were lucky to get a medal, However they did get the Bronze medal and that finally got them a shot at the nationals which they haven't had for many years. Mackay handed them in the win with their poor shooting and lack of ability to run the floor the entire game. BBI with alot of work to do before the nationals, only about 4 players who can keep it at that pace and play tough hard games.

BBI played the full 36 minutes against Mackay, and clutched defeat from the jaws of victory. It was an amazing effort, shows what can happen at Classics. To say that they only had 4 players who can keep pace is a bit rough, they wouldn't have kept up with SD if that were the case. Mackay were clearly shattered after the game, but it was their 3rd loss of the Classics (they almost lost a 4th to Cairns), and they clearly weren't as dominant as they were 2 years ago.

It will be interesting to see if Spartans can pull of something like Logan did last year at Nationals. They have the strongest team across the board, and while not dominating like they had during the main season, always pulled out the win by once again playing the full 36 minutes. It's their time to lead Qld at Darwin, be good if they could equal or better Logan's efforts from last year.

Well done to the top 3 teams, let's get behind them ALL when they battle for their state at Nationals.

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I think that is a really cruel thing to say about BBI. Those girls earned their spot in the Nationals. They deserve to be there just as much as Spartans and GC. BBI had a fantastic classics as team. Everyone played their part and did well.

If i remember correctly they only lost by 2pts to Spartans and lost by 6 to GC. So they are on the same level as these two teams.

Also Mackay didn't hand them the bronze medal and it wasn't luck. If anything that game showed that BBI have incredible heart, perseverance and a never give up attitude. I think it is a credit to each one of those girls. Not many teams can come back from 16pts down with 6mins to go in the 4th qrt and win.

I think your comment is harsh and you should think about how old these kids are and how your stupid comments can affect them.

Agree 100%. The top 4 had to be cut down to the top 3, and the Brisbane girls rose to the challenge when it mattered most. While Gold Coast seems to have the wood on them, they clearly have improved AS A TEAM since grading. Nice work girls, enjoy you trip to Darwin, you'll remember it forever!

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OMG parents dont take things to heart
Dont let if borther you, people will have their opinions on the game/s
No one will always agree with what is written, some of it is true and some of it is rubbish.

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I think that is a really cruel thing to say about BBI. Those girls earned their spot in the Nationals. They deserve to be there just as much as Spartans and GC. BBI had a fantastic classics as team. Everyone played their part and did well.

If i remember correctly they only lost by 2pts to Spartans and lost by 6 to GC. So they are on the same level as these two teams.

Also Mackay didn't hand them the bronze medal and it wasn't luck. If anything that game showed that BBI have incredible heart, perseverance and a never give up attitude. I think it is a credit to each one of those girls. Not many teams can come back from 16pts down with 6mins to go in the 4th qrt and win.

I think your comment is harsh and you should think about how old these kids are and how your stupid comments can affect them.

seriously you think these comments are harsh...maybe read some others throughout the forum...plenty of worse comments...another parent upset l see by something said about their team

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The pressure certainly got to BBI in their last two games. BBI were lucky to get a medal, However they did get the Bronze medal and that finally got them a shot at the nationals which they haven't had for many years. Mackay handed them in the win with their poor shooting and lack of ability to run the floor the entire game. BBI with alot of work to do before the nationals, only about 4 players who can keep it at that pace and play tough hard games.

Interesting comment about 4 players. I think the top 3 teams had 4 standout players, with the rest of their respective teams stepping in where required to get the job done. If anything, I thought Mackay had the more even team spread, but relied too much on their big when push came to shove. When she struggled or got fouled off, her team couldn't hold it together. Credit to the others for not relying on 1 player down the stretch.

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who do u think those players ae then

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who do u think those players ae then

There's no need to name them on this forum, just gives some snipers the opportunity to tear strips off them.

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Next up is 4 days at rawaybay for state school titles...state u12 squad up for selection again.

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From past records this is not the first time, they get through at gradig for Div 1 and then drop back to Div 2 for Classics. Why not start in Div 2??????

There is a huge advantage playing in Div 1 all season, hard, tough, physical and fast games and then to drop down a Div. Yes they may not have won many or any games but they had the advantage of playing at that level.

Lets see if they do it again next year.
my advice is get your div 2 team into div 1 to gain invaluable experience of playing against the best in the comp.....but you have to get there first...rb fought their way through grading....fought hard all year...won one game, came close in a couple , lost by under 20 points in others and got slammed in a couple too. these choices are always made in the best interests of the players....classics is another step up ...so by all means if its that easy to 'just play div 1 all year and gain all that experience, go ahead and do it'...I'm sure rb highly recommend it.

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Seahawks with a good div 2 win....as you would expect with the Div 1 experience....SD coach didn't disappoint with the usual theatrics, however his carry-on is off putting for some of the kids in opposing teams who aren't verbally abused by their coaches. Gladstone too strong for Toowoomba. Well done to all teams and their families :)

I actually found the behaviour of some of the girls in div 2 more off putting than a passionate coach....not the spartans team, but northside 2 and bundy 2 played the game with appaling sportsmanship...swearing....screaming in opposiong teams faces, dirty play...and often this behaviour was in front of team benches for their coach to see...how proud they must be....so I would be happier to see a coach asking for discipline from his players as the sthn districts coach did than that rubbish...

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I actually found the behaviour of some of the girls in div 2 more off putting than a passionate coach....not the spartans team, but northside 2 and bundy 2 played the game with appaling sportsmanship...swearing....screaming in opposiong teams faces, dirty play...and often this behaviour was in front of team benches for their coach to see...how proud they must be....so I would be happier to see a coach asking for discipline from his players as the sthn districts coach did than that rubbish...

correction not 'titans' team....

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Fantastic opportunity for the girls, but also fantastic to see the camaraderie between the girls at the end of the last day. Friends from all three teams were hard to drag apart, looks like the Qld teams will really pull together & barrack for each other up in Darwin. Well done ladies, a credit to Qld and the sport.

well said....good to see the kids dont carry on with the judgements the "adults" do if this forum is anything to go by. They just want to play the game.

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who do u think those players ae then

Great classics i thought with the exeption of some very average referees which seemed that they got paid by the foul. (some games went on as long as 100 minutes)

Any thoughts on a All Star top 10 from this classics?
For Mine i would probably select the top 10 Point Scorers as their is a good spread of guards, forwards & bigs.

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Great classics i thought with the exeption of some very average referees which seemed that they got paid by the foul. (some games went on as long as 100 minutes)

Any thoughts on a All Star top 10 from this classics?
For Mine i would probably select the top 10 Point Scorers as their is a good spread of guards, forwards & bigs.

What about Kate? and all the other talented kids? and Kate? They've all been training hard all season, to be devastated like this? Keep your comments to yourself. She should definitely be in the allstar top 10. Top 10 point scorers... rubbish.

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What about Kate? and all the other talented kids? and Kate? They've all been training hard all season, to be devastated like this? Keep your comments to yourself. She should definitely be in the allstar top 10. Top 10 point scorers... rubbish.

You clearly have no idea idea what the sport is all about....top 10 point scorers...thats laughable. There are many other aspects of the sport which you obviously have no concept about that contribute to a teams success.

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You clearly have no idea idea what the sport is all about....top 10 point scorers...thats laughable. There are many other aspects of the sport which you obviously have no concept about that contribute to a teams success.

I have to agree. The first thing I think BQ should stop doing is posting the top 10 scorers/fouls as part of the daily highlight, at least for the youngest age groups. The last thing I want my 9/10 year olds to see are individual names when you're trying to encourage and teach a team game.

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You clearly have no idea idea what the sport is all about....top 10 point scorers...thats laughable. There are many other aspects of the sport which you obviously have no concept about that contribute to a teams success.

What about Kate? If this isn't a quote from Kate or her parents I would be surprised, the no 5 from spartans is clearly the front runner in this team, she is a very talented girl who without her this team wouldn't haven't gone undeafted. This team had a whole bench of talented players, even though all the bench didn't quite make an impact on the final game they all have a whole lot of talent to offer. These kids are something to look out for in the future

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I have to agree. The first thing I think BQ should stop doing is posting the top 10 scorers/fouls as part of the daily highlight, at least for the youngest age groups. The last thing I want my 9/10 year olds to see are individual names when you're trying to encourage and teach a team game.

I totally agree what about the assist stats for these girls. Your always going to get the girls who are going to get the baskets for this age group (usually the top age girls with the confidence). Sometimes the the bottom agers have something to offer but are usually overlooked

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I totally agree what about the assist stats for these girls. Your always going to get the girls who are going to get the baskets for this age group (usually the top age girls with the confidence). Sometimes the the bottom agers have something to offer but are usually overlooked

So, How about an Allstar Top 10 ?

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So, How about an Allstar Top 10 ?

What purpose does that serve, enjoy your offseason , its over , go home ......

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So, How about an Allstar Top 10 ?

GUARDS
Awhina Axam (BBI)
Sabine Mills (BBI)
Melanie Bateman (NS)
Jameson Mc Mullan (SD)

FORWARDS
Madeleine Smith (Cairns)
Sophie Johnston (GC)
Karina Chandra (SW)
Briana Baldry (SD)

CENTRES
Julia Lindner (NS)
Indiana Hart (Ippy)

Probably a few more that could slot in there but for mine these are the ones that stand out and would make a good balanced Team

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GUARDS
Awhina Axam (BBI)
Sabine Mills (BBI)
Melanie Bateman (NS)
Jameson Mc Mullan (SD)

FORWARDS
Madeleine Smith (Cairns)
Sophie Johnston (GC)
Karina Chandra (SW)
Briana Baldry (SD)

CENTRES
Julia Lindner (NS)
Indiana Hart (Ippy)

Probably a few more that could slot in there but for mine these are the ones that stand out and would make a good balanced Team

Gotta laugh regarding Sabine Mills as one of the guards - she's BBI's starting centre! I'm guessing you mean Madie Woodford, she was their other strong guard.

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i agree with the allster team you chose. although there are alot of telented kids these players really stood out during the season and classics.

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Gotta laugh regarding Sabine Mills as one of the guards - she's BBI's starting centre! I'm guessing you mean Madie Woodford, she was their other strong guard.

Sabine Mills is not at all a gaurd,

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No one was going to beat SD Spartans in the grand final.
They did have some tight games, but came through with the goods still as they always do.
There starting 5 along with their strong bench are always going to be too strong for most teams. Will be interesting to see how they go at the Natinals against some of those Melbourne teams and whether their depth and skills will be enough.

Gold Coast always put up a great fight and although the score line blew out towards the end of the game, it was great to watch and l was happy they came away with the the silver. Certainly the 2nd best team out there. They kick the ball around quickly and their plays seem to work more often that not. Not enough depth on the bench but certainly have improved.

The pressure certainly got to BBI in their last two games. BBI were lucky to get a medal, However they did get the Bronze medal and that finally got them a shot at the nationals which they haven't had for many years. Mackay handed them in the win with their poor shooting and lack of ability to run the floor the entire game. BBI with alot of work to do before the nationals, only about 4 players who can keep it at that pace and play tough hard games.

That is rubbish.. the BBI girls put up a fight to be in nationals, it just shows how much they wanted the game. No, Mackey didnt hand them the game, they just put up a better fight... that is cruel to say that, all the girls on the team can play well.

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Sabine Mills is not at all a gaurd,

And I'm not quite sure madeleine smith is quite ready for forward, firstly playing point, and secondly stretching to around 5ft.

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And I'm not quite sure madeleine smith is quite ready for forward, firstly playing point, and secondly stretching to around 5ft.

I think you may have your players mixed up. She's their relatively tall red head, good player, definitely a forward.

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What about Kate? If this isn't a quote from Kate or her parents I would be surprised, the no 5 from spartans is clearly the front runner in this team, she is a very talented girl who without her this team wouldn't haven't gone undeafted. This team had a whole bench of talented players, even though all the bench didn't quite make an impact on the final game they all have a whole lot of talent to offer. These kids are something to look out for in the future
This is Kate's parents, we would like to clarify that we don't believe it is appropriate to write on this forum or others about our children. ^Also we do not encourage or recommend our girls to enter this forum in case there are any negative comments.

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GUARDS
Awhina Axam (BBI)
Sabine Mills (BBI)
Melanie Bateman (NS)
Jameson Mc Mullan (SD)

FORWARDS
Madeleine Smith (Cairns)
Sophie Johnston (GC)
Karina Chandra (SW)
Briana Baldry (SD)

CENTRES
Julia Lindner (NS)
Indiana Hart (Ippy)

Probably a few more that could slot in there but for mine these are the ones that stand out and would make a good balanced Team
What a joke how can only three players from the top two teams in Queensland be named in this one eyed point scoring team. I agree with other comments you need to look at players assists and defensive plays. Also some players score highly in teams because they are they only players who can shoot. GC and SD have many stars and play as a team, which is why they have been so successful this year. Also Mackay have a couple of players who could be considered on this list.

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That is rubbish.. the BBI girls put up a fight to be in nationals, it just shows how much they wanted the game. No, Mackey didnt hand them the game, they just put up a better fight... that is cruel to say that, all the girls on the team can play well.

Has any one else heard the rumor that GC players are so unhappy with their coach that the team may not go to Nationals and Mackay are prepared to go instead???

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Has any one else heard the rumor that GC players are so unhappy with their coach that the team may not go to Nationals and Mackay are prepared to instead??? You people seriously need to "get a life". What a load of rubbish!!!!

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Apart from the obvious mistakes pointed out, Brianna is no forward, she is a center. Others who could just as easily be in or should be in are the forward from Ipswich, guard and forward from Brisbane, guard and center from Mackay (center was clearly the best in her position in the state), and the center from GC

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Apart from the obvious mistakes pointed out, Brianna is no forward, she is a center. Others who could just as easily be in or should be in are the forward from Ipswich, guard and forward from Brisbane, guard and center from Mackay (center was clearly the best in her position in the state), and the center from GC

All I got to say to this person. Is tell em there dreaming

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Is this allstar ten players list all top age girls if it is you are on the wrong forum they are no longer U14 players classics is done and dusted.

Lets see how many of your all star ten girls make it in as a bottom age U16s state players next rep season.

Two definite stand outs from this years classics were Karina Chandra and Jameson McMullen

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There not bottom rIs this allstar ten players list all top age girls if it is you are on the wrong forum they are no longer U14 players classics is done and dusted.

Lets see how many of your all star ten girls make it in as a bottom age U16s state players next rep season.

Two definite stand outs from this years classics were Karina Chandra and Jameson McMullen

There not bottom aged players, we'll have to wait till to next season to see who made an impact on this season. Who may have had some impact without anyone knowing who she was? There are some bottom aged players in all teams that will make an impression next season without you even knowing they played the season before.

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Is this allstar ten players list all top age girls if it is you are on the wrong forum they are no longer U14 players classics is done and dusted.

Lets see how many of your all star ten girls make it in as a bottom age U16s state players next rep season.

Two definite stand outs from this years classics were Karina Chandra and Jameson McMullen

SD have 8 bottom agers backing up next year for top age 16's, she will be doing well to be in Premier League let alone anything else.

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All I got to say to this person. Is tell em there dreaming

Alstar Team who would be able to play as a strong team against interstate teams not just individuals. Victorian teams are so strong because they have strong players who all contribute, it's not all about who scores the most but how many the team scores.

Melanie Bateman NS
Awhina BBI
Kate Stainer Sd
Jameson McMullen Sd
Sophie Johnston GC
Kyla Hill GC
Angelica Cooke BBI
Briearna Baldry SD
Adele Ladwig Mackay
Indiana Hart Ipswich

Many more girls could be in an Alstars team, all the girls trained hard and played well all season. Maybe Basketball Qld should follow Volleyball and send several teams to give many girls the chance to play at a higher level.

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SD have 8 bottom agers backing up next year for top age 16's, she will be doing well to be in Premier League let alone anything else.

True, but you're neglecting to mention that those 8 bottom agers were in a squad of 14 girls. If the coach takes 12-14 girls again, she'll have no dramas.

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Alstar Team who would be able to play as a strong team against interstate teams not just individuals. Victorian teams are so strong because they have strong players who all contribute, it's not all about who scores the most but how many the team scores.

Melanie Bateman NS
Awhina BBI
Kate Stainer Sd
Jameson McMullen Sd
Sophie Johnston GC
Kyla Hill GC
Angelica Cooke BBI
Briearna Baldry SD
Adele Ladwig Mackay
Indiana Hart Ipswich

Many more girls could be in an Alstars team, all the girls trained hard and played well all season. Maybe Basketball Qld should follow Volleyball and send several teams to give many girls the chance to play at a higher level.

Many players do get the chance. All players from the top performing teams get to go away in October to represent Queensland at the U14 Nationals. In terms of individuals, that is in the U16's. At that time, each individual gets to show their goods. Good luck to the best 3 Queensland teams in Darwin.

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Many players do get the chance. All players from the top performing teams get to go away in October to represent Queensland at the U14 Nationals. In terms of individuals, that is in the U16's. At that time, each individual gets to show their goods. Good luck to the best 3 Queensland teams in Darwin.

get over it people.................these kids won't be playing big time ball in the future..................work hard at their home work is the best advice to offer.

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True, but you're neglecting to mention that those 8 bottom agers were in a squad of 14 girls. If the coach takes 12-14 girls again, she'll have no dramas.

Doubt that will happen again, look for a team of ten from SD next year.

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Doubt that will happen again, look for a team of ten from SD next year.

With the way things are moving Spartans may get 2 teams up in PL anyways , Coach Beggs maybe persuaded to stay on ?????

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That is rubbish.. the BBI girls put up a fight to be in nationals, it just shows how much they wanted the game. No, Mackey didnt hand them the game, they just put up a better fight... that is cruel to say that, all the girls on the team can play well.

BBI did fight back but Mackay missed 14 free throws in a row as BBI where in team foul trouble.

At the end of the day there could be only one winner.

Given the top 4 teams and the games played to get there maybe all 4 should be going to play at the nationals.

SD will be the only team who are competive at the nationals...BBI and GC do not have depth against the stronger teams.

Good luck though to all those girls going.

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Will Melanie Bateman still stay at NS next season.
Surely not.
Some rumours are maybe SD.
True?

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maybe let the bateman's decide that lisa. has nothing to do with you.

guess you can't move on even though you moved...

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Will Melanie Bateman still stay at NS next season.
Surely not.
Some rumours are maybe SD.
True?

SD have got quality guards to burn in the 14's and 16's, if she did not stay ay NS (this is their strong year in 16's) I would have thought that BBI would be a better fit for her.

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maybe let the bateman's decide that lisa. has nothing to do with you.

guess you can't move on even though you moved...

LOL...Funny!

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LOL...Funny!

Yes it is funny, funny how you keep wanting to stir up shit for NS & BBI. You moved to Spartans maybe you should just worry about what's happening there.

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maybe let the bateman's decide that lisa. has nothing to do with you.

guess you can't move on even though you moved...

I don't know who Lisa but this is a gc parent who heard about the way she was treated by her team at classics, would be very surprised if she went back to ns. Maybe you should check your facts before naming names on here.

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I don't know who Lisa but this is a gc parent who heard about the way she was treated by her team at classics, would be very surprised if she went back to ns. Maybe you should check your facts before naming names on here.

GC parent yeah right. So what did you hear then and who did you hear it from?

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GC parent yeah right. So what did you hear then and who did you hear it from?

Why don't you ask the batemans that question, I would think if you wanted to keep one of your top players you would have communication with them.
Or are the rumors true, ns only cares about the boys program and has no vision or development for the girls.
Ps ...and your name is?

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what about south blu chip team...got any thoughts on who could be in the team?

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It'll be interesting to see how the 2011/12 div 1 comp will pan out towards the end of this year. The top 4 teams from this season (Spartans, BBI, Gold Coast, SouthWest) - do they look like carrying through again with their bottom agers now stepping up? Spartans look the goods? Any others likely to be competitive? I guess with all the top age girls now moving onto 16's, there's a new breed ready to come through.

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I hear that LOGAN is going to nationals...they got offered a wild card because they did so well last year!

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I hear that LOGAN is going to nationals...they got offered a wild card because they did so well last year!

Well deserved after an extraordinary effort in 2010. Be great if Districts could follow suit & rise to the occasion this year at Nationals, the more Qld teams the better.

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I hear that LOGAN is going to nationals...they got offered a wild card because they did so well last year!

what has last year got to do with this years results ? Would have thought that the 4th placed team at Classics would be more likeley , unless of course your are full of it.

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I hear that LOGAN is going to nationals...they got offered a wild card because they did so well last year!

Logan's team last year in this age group was an outstanding team, lots of height, great speed and shooting accuracy. I was told that apart from Nationals, where they came second, they did not lose all year
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All of that is history and the 14's team this year is nothing like last years team so it does seem a little odd and unfortunately for Logan, it will most likley be a long week of severe floggings

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Logan never got severley flogged often and even pushed the top teams to within 1, 2 or 3 pts each time. Anyway they are focused on next years U14 team which will be outstanding.

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I hear that LOGAN is going to nationals...they got offered a wild card because they did so well last year!

What a load of rubbish

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What a load of rubbish

Actually its not, these girls have been given a great opportunity weather they loose or not it will be a great experience for the girls and for any team given this opportunity.

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Does anyone know (or heard) if the SHo Me program is going ahead for the bottom age 14's (kids born 1999)? They were too young to trial for the blue chip, but isn't the ShoMe for their age group?

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Does anyone know (or heard) if the SHo Me program is going ahead for the bottom age 14's (kids born 1999)? They were too young to trial for the blue chip, but isn't the ShoMe for their age group?

On the QBL site it says this programme is being reviewed, so I would not at the moment.

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Schools state championships start this Thursday. Good luck to all girls involved

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Who looks the goods for the state school champs? There's a few girls playing in 14's in the Div 1 and 2 comp who will go quite well.

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Well done to all the girls selected in the schools qld team, should be an awesome team

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Well done to all the girls selected in the schools qld team, should be an awesome team

So who made it?

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So who made it?

Emily Preston - met east
Makayla smith - met east
Cameron Hughes - met east
Jess white - met east
Jayden - met east
Hazel - met east
Emma read - met east
Gema greasley - met north
Shian - peninsula
Kelsey - northern

I apologize to the girls that I don't know the last names of

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Emily Preston - met east
Makayla smith - met east
Cameron Hughes - met east
Jess white - met east
Jayden - met east
Hazel - met east
Emma read - met east
Gema greasley - met north
Shian - peninsula
Kelsey - northern

I apologize to the girls that I don't know the last names of

Don't know all the girls but sounds like a strong team. Did met east win again

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Don't know all the girls but sounds like a strong team. Did met east win again
with 7 players in the team I would think so, no Heal in the mix ?

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with 7 players in the team I would think so, no Heal in the mix ?

No Shila is only grade 5, she had a good tournament but with being so young she's still not quite up to this level. Wait till next year or the year after she will definately be there.

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Any other opinions out there amongst those who know these players - in terms of the strengths of the side? Those who see these girls playing regularly?

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Any other opinions out there amongst those who know these players - in terms of the strengths of the side? Those who see these girls playing regularly?

After seeing the games at Gold Coast, it certainly stood out that there are some very, very good players in this age group (both boys and girls) - and the state side picked doesn't truly reflect the true level of abilities. Why not (as usual) go for poss and probs?

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In regards to Shyla Heal, She was the 3rd highest scorer of the tournament, seems to me she's at that level and capable enough already. I thought that it was interesting that she missed out on selection.

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In regards to Shyla Heal, She was the 3rd highest scorer of the tournament, seems to me she's at that level and capable enough already. I thought that it was interesting that she missed out on selection.

That's because she always goes to the basket, and to her credit usually makes them. From what I witnessed at the coast she is not ready for state team yet but will be a superstar in years to come.

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Any other opinions out there amongst those who know these players - in terms of the strengths of the side? Those who see these girls playing regularly?

The majority of these girls play together at SD with 4 of them playing in the div 1 comp last season, makes you think with miss white going there as well next season they are going to be a dominate force again in the u14's next season

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That's because she always goes to the basket, and to her credit usually makes them. From what I witnessed at the coast she is not ready for state team yet but will be a superstar in years to come.
Thats right! Theres dozens of kids in this age group can rack up 50 at a good percentage. Isnt there...???

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Thats right! Theres dozens of kids in this age group can rack up 50 at a good percentage. Isnt there...???

Agree so much! You've got to question whether the team chosen were chosen on form at Gold Coast or form in the rep season tournament. Seems to be a bit of confusion there xxxxxBut they never choose the best players anyway xx

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Agree so much! You've got to question whether the team chosen were chosen on form at Gold Coast or form in the rep season tournament. Seems to be a bit of confusion there xxxxxBut they never choose the best players anyway xx

This tournament is based on the weekend results not on the rep season. If you can't perform over the 4 days then you don't get picked, the team that was picked was the best at the
Tournament.

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This tournament is based on the weekend results not on the rep season. If you can't perform over the 4 days then you don't get picked, the team that was picked was the best at the
Tournament.

Shyla Heal should have made that team for sure if it went on results of the tournament. Who cares if she's only year 5, she's still got the goods. Not sure what the comment is about "always goes to the basket" that's a positive thing, no?
Seems to me people need to forget all the political BS that goes on with these selections and choose the kids that perform regardless of age!!! I watched her play at the tournament, she definitely performed, she was a shoo in for the state team.

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Shyla Heal should have made that team for sure if it went on results of the tournament. Who cares if she's only year 5, she's still got the goods. Not sure what the comment is about "always goes to the basket" that's a positive thing, no?
Seems to me people need to forget all the political BS that goes on with these selections and choose the kids that perform regardless of age!!! I watched her play at the tournament, she definitely performed, she was a shoo in for the state team.

Did Trinder coach South Coast ?????

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This tournament is based on the weekend results not on the rep season. If you can't perform over the 4 days then you don't get picked, the team that was picked was the best at the
Tournament.


the team that was picked was the best at the
Tournament.[/
? Don't agree there.

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Interesting....read the comments on the u/14 boys forum...............similar conversations.... how out of touch from rep.

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Did Trinder coach South Coast ?????

Trinder was coaching South Coast so I guess she would have had a lot of say in who she wanted in her team. Shayla is an awesome player but they don't normally pick 10 and 11 years olds. It will be interesting to see if a few of these girls can play a team game or if they keep playing like individuals.

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Trinder was coaching South Coast so I guess she would have had a lot of say in who she wanted in her team. Shayla is an awesome player but they don't normally pick 10 and 11 years olds. It will be interesting to see if a few of these girls can play a team game or if they keep playing like individuals.

Will white was picked for met east 15 a year 8 up against year 10 so it can be done

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Will white was picked for met east 15 a year 8 up against year 10 so it can be done

There aren't to many kids around like him..... He also made Met East as a year 5 and state as a year 6 and now his sister has made state as a year 6.

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Will white was picked for met east 15 a year 8 up against year 10 so it can be done

Yes, but so did Shyla (picked for south coast a year 5 up against year 7), lets not confuse regional teams with state teams.

By the way, anyone know what year Shyla was born? I've heard she's playing u14 this coming rep season, so was she born 2000?

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Yes, but so did Shyla (picked for south coast a year 5 up against year 7), lets not confuse regional teams with state teams.

By the way, anyone know what year Shyla was born? I've heard she's playing u14 this coming rep season, so was she born 2000?

Pretty sure she was born in 2001 but has got permission from bq to play in u14's cause she's to talented for u12's. Why do they make special rules for some and not for others, makes you wonder if her last name wasn't heal would everyone still be making such a fuss over one child.

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Pretty sure she was born in 2001 but has got permission from bq to play in u14's cause she's to talented for u12's. Why do they make special rules for some and not for others, makes you wonder if her last name wasn't heal would everyone still be making such a fuss over one child.

Oh please - you just wish she was your child!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Oh please - you just wish she was your child!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes that's totally it

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Pretty sure she was born in 2001 but has got permission from bq to play in u14's cause she's to talented for u12's. Why do they make special rules for some and not for others, makes you wonder if her last name wasn't heal would everyone still be making such a fuss over one child.

Read the BQJBC rules on the BQ website. There is no lower age limit, so no special rules have been made at all.

4. Player Eligibility
1. All Players must be registered with Basketball Queensland;
2. To be eligible for an age group, players cannot be turning that age prior to the 31st of
December of the year of the next State Championship competition. For example, a player
competing the BQJBC Under 12 competition in the 2009/10 season, must be 11years of
age (or younger) as at 31 December 2010.
3. Players may play in only one age group in the BQJBC Season

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Pretty sure she was born in 2001 but has got permission from bq to play in u14's cause she's to talented for u12's. Why do they make special rules for some and not for others, makes you wonder if her last name wasn't heal would everyone still be making such a fuss over one child.

You have got to be kidding me, this is too funny!! There has been many talented kids before her as if they are going to make an exception for her!! Have seen her play, nothing that hasn't been done many times before. She is a good player, didn't make a team, teach her that sometimes it works out that way, keep working hard and move on.Her big sister just went through the same experience. Not teaching her anything by saying it is all corrupt.

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Yes, but so did Shyla (picked for south coast a year 5 up against year 7), lets not confuse regional teams with state teams.

By the way, anyone know what year Shyla was born? I've heard she's playing u14 this coming rep season, so was she born 2000?

Going to an age group that has won one game in the PL in the last two years. Think I would be staying put ....

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Trinder was coaching South Coast so I guess she would have had a lot of say in who she wanted in her team. Shayla is an awesome player but they don't normally pick 10 and 11 years olds. It will be interesting to see if a few of these girls can play a team game or if they keep playing like individuals.

5 of the girls picked were in the spartans u12 team last season, that not only won the state championship, but also enjoyed a level of success down at the national classics at melbourne (5th overall). not only could they play the team game, they could win at the same time.

that being said, the vics clearly remain the team to beat.

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Shyla Heal should have made that team for sure if it went on Shyla Heal should have made that team for sure if it went on . Who cares if she's only year 5, she's still got the goods. Not sure what the comment is about "always goes to the basket" that's a positive thing, no?
Seems to me people need to forget all the political BS that goes on with these selections and choose the kids that perform regardless of age!!! I watched her play at the tournament, she definitely performed, she was a shoo in for the state team.

So Shyla didn't make the team, big deal, she has another two years to make the state team. There are probably plenty of people who think many girls should have made the state team and didn't. Out of ninety to one hundred girls they can only pick ten so every good player is not going to make it. As regards to the comment," Shyla Heal should have made that team for sure if it went on results of the tournament." There was alot of girls who scored a high percentage of shots and where did her team place in the final standings? In eighth place.

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Going to an age group that has won one game in the PL in the last two years. Think I would be staying put ....

some different players, different coach, should see some different results, especially given what this group did in u12.

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5 of the girls picked were in the spartans u12 team last season, that not only won the state championship, but also enjoyed a level of success down at the national classics at melbourne (5th overall). not only could they play the team game, they could win at the same time.

that being said, the vics clearly remain the team to beat.

Must have been the superior coaching they recieved that year and nothing at all to do with playing in a team that was undefeated in the current season.

Whatever happened to that guy ?

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Must have been the superior coaching they recieved that year and nothing at all to do with playing in a team that was undefeated in the current season.

Whatever happened to that guy ?

Why write something like that? Coach was never mentioned in that post. Just give credit to the girls who have excelled at that level, at the age group being discussed i.e. born 1999 & younger. I'm sure the current u14 team will enjoy similar success at nationals at Darwin.

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Why not name a few shadow players at the primary school state team? Why not give credit to those girls who weren't in the winning team/s (always 1st and 2nd). At the secondary level, they do. There were girls at those titles who were just as good, if not better, than those named. Why just go for the winning team? please explain.

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Why not name a few shadow players at the primary school state team? Why not give credit to those girls who weren't in the winning team/s (always 1st and 2nd). At the secondary level, they do. There were girls at those titles who were just as good, if not better, than those named. Why just go for the winning team? please explain.

Paeople it is SCHOOL Basketball, it is not the real thing. Teachers acting as coaches that have no idea are the rule not the exception.

Personally when our kids were in this age group or rule was we treated it as a socail event. If the state champs were held in the south and did not cost much to play our children played. They were selected in state teams to contest national championships, we always declined as there was only so much money to go around and we choose to support real basketball (Qld state teams and competitons).

My advise to you stop is to stop trying to figure out why so and so did not make it and just accept it as the social event it is. The vast majority of those coaching and adminstering school Basketball have no idea about the sport, accept this and it begins to make some sense.

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Paeople it is SCHOOL Basketball, it is not the real thing. Teachers acting as coaches that have no idea are the rule not the exception.

Personally when our kids were in this age group or rule was we treated it as a socail event. If the state champs were held in the south and did not cost much to play our children played. They were selected in state teams to contest national championships, we always declined as there was only so much money to go around and we choose to support real basketball (Qld state teams and competitons).

My advise to you stop is to stop trying to figure out why so and so did not make it and just accept it as the social event it is. The vast majority of those coaching and adminstering school Basketball have no idea about the sport, accept this and it begins to make some sense.


Its fun to go back in this forum and see the angst that these selections cause every year, some people live and die by this and others with some sort of clue take it for what it is.

Whats even more fun is to see the kids that have made this team and follow how they have progressed, or disappeared as the years have gone on.

Making a hokey pokey QLD team at 10 or 11 years will not get you a start in the u16 State team 4 years later or even get you into a PL team 2 years later.


Perspective is required here.

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Paeople it is SCHOOL Basketball, it is not the real thing. Teachers acting as coaches that have no idea are the rule not the exception.

Personally when our kids were in this age group or rule was we treated it as a socail event. If the state champs were held in the south and did not cost much to play our children played. They were selected in state teams to contest national championships, we always declined as there was only so much money to go around and we choose to support real basketball (Qld state teams and competitons).

My advise to you stop is to stop trying to figure out why so and so did not make it and just accept it as the social event it is. The vast majority of those coaching and adminstering school Basketball have no idea about the sport, accept this and it begins to make some sense.

Well said, we have the same view and this view is also shared by a number of other parents we talk to. Please dont get me wron,g I'm not having a go at teachers, I'm just stating the facts, the same as this person has

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Actually the players chosen are all div 1 rep players from their respective rep associations so I dont know how you can say its social basketball all were playing bottom age U14s this past rep season and one U12 rep player all moving to top age 14s and first year 14s.

Sorry your girl didnt make it this time tell her to train and try harder next time she plays in a comp where they are going to choose a state team.

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Actually the players chosen are all div 1 rep players from their respective rep associations so I dont know how you can say its social basketball all were playing bottom age U14s this past rep season and one U12 rep player all moving to top age 14s and first year 14s.

Sorry your girl didnt make it this time tell her to train and try harder next time she plays in a comp where they are going to choose a state team.

Well said, I would never and I'm sure the girls competing in this tournament would never consider it a social event. They have worked and trained very hard to make the state team. Why take that away from any of them. Sounds like a copout from someone's parents who thought there daughter should have made the team. As for the coach, from what I remember she successfully coached a u16 team to win a grandfinal in the rep season

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Hear, Hear - all these comments about just 'teachers' selecting etc is sour grapes due to their girls not being selected - the State coach and other coaches involved in selection are teachers - WHO ALSO COACH REP TEAMS - what excuse will people come up with next??
Accept your child was not selected (as mine wasn't) and if they still want to make a State team, keep training for the next opportunity.

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Oops I meant "Here, here"

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Oops I meant "Here, here"

Not a teacher I hope

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Oops I meant "Here, here"

Actually, you had it right the first time."Hear, hear" is a short, repeated form of 'hear him, hear him'. It represents a listener's agreement with the point being made by a speaker. Sometimes it's good to be a teacher (and a coach)!

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Actually, you had it right the first time."Hear, hear" is a short, repeated form of 'hear him, hear him'. It represents a listener's agreement with the point being made by a speaker. Sometimes it's good to be a teacher (and a coach)!

Too shay

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Actually, you had it right the first time."Hear, hear" is a short, repeated form of 'hear him, hear him'. It represents a listener's agreement with the point being made by a speaker. Sometimes it's good to be a teacher (and a coach)!
Go the chalkies!!

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Too shay

Actually, the word is touche', a word derived from French that is used most-commonly when someone makes a particularly good point in an arguement and leaves the opponent (the touché sayer) speechless or at a loss for words.

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Interesting comments about the schools side etc....however, the Under 14 rep tournament will showcase the most talented and the best players in this age group for Qld (including the State classics) - so even if your girl wasn't chosen; as some were very unlucky and close from what others are all saying; the true test is the BQJBC - here, week in week out, the most consistent performers will be obvious towards the end of this year. Will be interesting to see how well these girls chosen can hold their form.

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Axam Awhina Brisbane
Cleary Phoebe Brisbane
Cooke Angelica Brisbane
Mills Sabine Brisbane
Woodford Madie Brisbane
Blair Rhia Bundaberg
Edgar Caitlyn Bundaberg
McKay Lianna Bundaberg
Peterson Brooke Bundaberg
Lester Jane Bundy
Hill Kyla Gold Coast
Johnston Sophie Gold Coast
Parker Kendall Gold Coast
Rankin Georgie Gold Coast
Sheck Paris Gold Coast
WiNeera Sariah Gold Coast
Brown Vandoria Ipswich
Hart Indiana Ipswich
Spies Raquel Ipswich
Farley Bridget Logan
Pepe Ajiah Logan
Ryan Samantha Logan
Bateman Mel Northside Wizards
Kupu Tupoutua Northside Wizards
Lindner Julia Northside Wizards
Breebart Emma Redlands
Eirth Markie Seahawks GC
Chandra Karina South West Metros
Acdol Ayla Southern Districts
Baldry Brierna Southern Districts
Beggs Georgia Southern Districts
Doyle Savannah Southern Districts
McMullen Jameson Southern Districts
Stainer Kate Southern Districts
Bearcroft Jazlan Toowoomba

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Axam Awhina Brisbane

Really ......

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Axam Awhina Brisbane

Really ......

Why would anyone put a comment like this?

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Why would anyone put a comment like this?

More a comment on the club listed rather than the kid.
Seems to have returned back into the program at Carina which is kind of odd given that Brisbane are going to Nationals in Darwin at the same time that SD will be trialling for next years 16's.

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More a comment on the club listed rather than the kid.
Seems to have returned back into the program at Carina which is kind of odd given that Brisbane are going to Nationals in Darwin at the same time that SD will be trialling for next years 16's.

Think you'll find the White boys did the same thing last year.

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How does this Blue chip actually work? Does everyone who goes to the skill days get chosen in the squad? Or are these players chosen from the under 14 rep comp/classics? and what happens now - do they keep trialling and the squad gets smaller; how do they finally choose the team for the tournament?

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How does this Blue chip actually work? Does everyone who goes to the skill days get chosen in the squad? Or are these players chosen from the under 14 rep comp/classics? and what happens now - do they keep trialling and the squad gets smaller; how do they finally choose the team for the tournament?

You know exactly how this program goes. Why do you think you are contributing to this forum. Sounds like an ex or.assist coach of the child who has a grievance with the girl or her parents. Grow up

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Think you'll find the White boys did the same thing last year.

The White boys didn't actually start playing or training at Carina until the rep trials started last year.

Awhina & Will are exceptional players for their age and i'm sure if they turned up to your association you would welcome them with open arms, unless you are one of the jealous peolpe that think your child will loose court time.

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The White boys didn't actually start playing or training at Carina until the rep trials started last year.

Awhina & Will are exceptional players for their age and i'm sure if they turned up to your association you would welcome them with open arms, unless you are one of the jealous peolpe that think your child will loose court time.

Lose court time.I would not put Awhina in the same category as Will! 10 good guards going for 4, maybe 5 spots next season....makes for interesting times!!Division 2 will be strong at SD as well.

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Lose court time.I would not put Awhina in the same category as Will! 10 good guards going for 4, maybe 5 spots next season....makes for interesting times!!Division 2 will be strong at SD as well.

Don't even try and.put girls and boys in this sport in the same category.

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How does this Blue chip actually work? Does everyone who goes to the skill days get chosen in the squad? Or are these players chosen from the under 14 rep comp/classics? and what happens now - do they keep trialling and the squad gets smaller; how do they finally choose the team for the tournament?

No Rep coaches put who they think deserves to go on a list from each team Div 1 and 2 and 3 then BQ decide from that list most chosen did not even turn up to the skills. So the remaining skill days you would think should before the ones 30 odd picked thee wise you would think they would of held off making a list after the 4th skills day

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Too much heat on this board, not good for anyone.

Different associations have different requirements on what hoops you have to jump through to be eligible for their rep program. Southern Districts require that anyone wanting to trial for their rep teams for the upcoming season participate in the UPs program, which started last week. Awhina's not the only "non-spartan" in this program, other kids also looking to make the switch, good luck to them.

Please don't go around naming her, or other kids for that matter, for better or for worse. The kids all deserve better, and it just gives anonymous snipers on here ammunition. She's got plenty to improve on, might only make the div 2 team at SD, wouldn't be the first time, that's the coach's decision.

Let's move on.

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ok here goes.. I will put my name to this post.. My name is Letisha and i'm am a SD parent.
This site needs some positive comments rather then all the negitive comments that are put on this site, I read alot of things on here that are disturbing, how about putting some positive comments on here about everybody. Firstly lets celebrate that our kids are playing sport rather then roaming the streets at nights and drinking and doing other unmentionable things that comes with the social life of teenagers these days.( I know because I have 2 older children as well).
My daughter has throughout her basketball career which has only been through a short period of time through her short life so far of 11 years has had 3 coaches. Lisa (who was her her first coach and taught her alot) and Raymond and Matt so far to date at SD. As to date my daughter as been to the classics in Melbourne couresty of Raymonds coaching and is going to Darwin (couresty of Matts coaching for nationals in October). My move to SD was a huge one for me as involved alot travel (as I live on the northside and takes me anywhere from 35 to 70 mins depending on the night or time that I travel) but it has been been worth it for the development that she has got so far. So matter how much people put down SD my daughter has got alot out of the development programme thus this far.
As for players coming back from other assoc I welcome them back with open arms, because these people have alot to offer to the assoc, and do it on a voluntary basis.
As for people named in certain teams, everyone derserves there place in a team, otherwise they wouldn't be named. My daughter was named in the Qld school team and I was extremely proud of her for that. She has put in alot of effort and trained hard to make that team (I know people don't always agree on who is picked, but instead of putting these girls down, celebrate their achievement with them instead of trying to put them down.)
It doesn't matter if you play Div 1, 2 or 3 in the rep season you are still playing rep basketball and there's alot of kids who would like to be playing any sort of rep sport.
I know that I'm am probably going to cop alot of flak about this comment but if more people could just celebrate the kids achievements rather then trying to put them down this site would be alot better, then the malicous and damaging comments then are made.
Just remember they are only kids.