U14 Girls Premier League 10/11 [Archive] - Ben Does Queensland Basketball

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2011 State Championship Hosts Announced
Basketball Queensland would like to congratulate all the associations that have been selected to host the 2011 State Championships

U12’s – Northside Wizards
U14 Girls – Ipswich
U14 Boys – Brisbane
U16 Girls – Townsville
U16 Boys – Southern Districts
U18’s – Gold Coast

The hosts for the 2012 State Championships will be announced in the coming weeks.

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16-08-10, 11:59

Does anyone know when gradings are on?

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18-08-10, 10:48

Does anyone know when gradings are on?

Premier league Oct 9/10th
Southern Cup Oct 16/17th

Only know dates not venues

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30-08-10, 10:17

SD PL team

Ayla Aedol
Brierna Baldry
Camryn Hughes
Emily Preston
Gema Greasley
Georgia Beggs
Jameson McMullen
Kate Stainer
Makayla Smith
Savannah Doyle
Lauren Mailes

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31-08-10, 11:39

Has a decision been made on where the grading tournaments will be held yet?
Has most of the associations named their teams across the board in all Divs yet?

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10-09-10, 16:47

So who are going to be the teams to beat in this division?

Top 5?

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10-09-10, 21:59

So who are going to be the teams to beat in this division?

Top 5?

1st - spartans
2nd - daylight (insert mackay at classics)

the rest can fight for bronze

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10-09-10, 22:32

1st - spartans
2nd - daylight (insert mackay at classics)

the rest can fight for bronze

Ahh, just the sort of SD arrogance that we are so used to and that we love stuffing down their necks year after year!

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11-09-10, 18:15

Ahh, just the sort of SD arrogance that we are so used to and that we love stuffing down their necks year after year!

O well, i guess u like stuffing it down their necks because they win a lot more than u ...JEALOUSY

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12-09-10, 09:36

yeah until they get to u18's and they can barely field a decent div 2 team.

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12-09-10, 20:16

Which SD team? I heard that the Titans are trying out for PL.

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13-09-10, 13:36

So who are going to be the teams to beat in this division?

Top 5?

Can't name a top 5 but top 4 l reckon (not in order just listed)
SD
BBI
Logan
Gold Coast

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13-09-10, 13:42

Can't name a top 5 but top 4 l reckon (not in order just listed)
SD
BBI
Logan
Gold Coast

Apparently Titans are trying out for PL. Weather they get in is a different story, but why not give it a go. They may suprise some teams/clubs and beat them. I hope some other second teams do the same. All good experience. The season will be interesting.

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13-09-10, 14:32

Grading Venues:

U14 Girls PL – Caboolture (Morayfield Park Leisure Centre)

U14 Girls SC – Ipswich (Ipswich Basketball Stadium)

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14-09-10, 20:43

Who are the best players in this age group?

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14-09-10, 22:15

Can't name a top 5 but top 4 l reckon (not in order just listed)
SD
BBI
Logan
Gold Coast

Top 5 would probably include Northside, with Mel & Julia forming a nice combo. Also expect S/West & R/Bay to make PL, but who would the eighth team be? Could be Ipswich, Maroochydore, Toowoomba (do they even trial for PL?) or SD Titans. Any others in the mix?

Spartans clear favourites, the team to beat.

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15-09-10, 13:56

Who are the best players in this age group?

Think it's a bit early to tell who the best players are. There are some of the girls from last season who many people know but there are some bottom age kids who have come up and might give some of them a run for their money. Time will tell.

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15-09-10, 22:11

Who are the best players in this age group?

Well judging by the qld players for the schools team selected these would be:

Awhina Axam
Briearna Baldry
Kate Stainer
Sophie Johnston
Kyla Hill
Karina Chandra
Jameson McMullen
Melanie Bateman
Sara Storeshaw
Adele Ladewig

But sometimes these selectors get it wrong... :)

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15-09-10, 22:28

Even in that State team there is a lot of differnt skill levels, so it is not given that those girls are gonna be standouts in coming season. THere is only three or so of them who are gonna be good and rest is a guess.

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16-09-10, 12:00

Were are these state players playing this year?

Some of them are from up North I think?

Awhina Axam - BBI ?
Briearna Baldry - Spartans
Kate Stainer - Spartans
Sophie Johnston ?
Kyla Hill ?
Karina Chandra ?
Jameson McMullen ?
Melanie Bateman - Wizards
Sara Storeshaw - ?
Adele Ladewig - by surname guess she is Spartans

Jameson McMullen is from spartans. Spartans also have 4 bottom aged girls in their team all of whom competed at Nationals in Melb this year and the team came 5th out of 16 teams and one of these girls competed at Toowoomba and was pretty good she has a good chance of making state this year.

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16-09-10, 15:13

Well judging by the qld players for the schools team selected these would be:

Awhina Axam
Briearna Baldry
Kate Stainer
Sophie Johnston
Kyla Hill
Karina Chandra
Jameson McMullen
Melanie Bateman
Sara Storeshaw
Adele Ladewig

But sometimes these selectors get it wrong... :)

Lesson learnt from last years comp it was the TEAM that played as a team all through the year that dominated the season. The individuals will carry you for a while but it is unsustainable in the long run as was witnessed by the Classics results.
By far and away the 3 best teams came through the week as the teams led by the high scoring players tended to fade away.
Coaches priorities here are to raise the standard of the group as a whole and not to fit the team around the dominant player.

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16-09-10, 18:08

Were are these state players playing this year?

Some of them are from up North I think?

Awhina Axam - BBI ?
Briearna Baldry - Spartans
Kate Stainer - Spartans
Sophie Johnston ?
Kyla Hill ?
Karina Chandra ?
Jameson McMullen ?
Melanie Bateman - Wizards
Sara Storeshaw - ?
Adele Ladewig - by surname guess she is Spartans

Spartans - Brierna, Kate & Jameson
Gold Coast - Sophie & Kyla
Mackay - Sara & Adele
BBI - Awhina
Southwest - Karina
Wizards - Melanie

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16-09-10, 19:43

Spartans - Brierna, Kate & Jameson
Gold Coast - Sophie & Kyla
Mackay - Sara & Adele
BBI - Awhina
Southwest - Karina
Wizards - Melanie

What positions do these girls play?? (e.g. guards, bigs)
How good are they at these positions?? :)

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16-09-10, 21:06

What positions do these girls play?? (e.g. guards, bigs)
How good are they at these positions?? :)

I heard South West has an american import this season. She's big, She's fast, and She's AWESOME...... watch out guys.

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16-09-10, 21:20

Were are these state players playing this year?

Some of them are from up North I think?

Awhina Axam - BBI ?
Briearna Baldry - Spartans
Kate Stainer - Spartans
Sophie Johnston ?
Kyla Hill ?
Karina Chandra ?
Jameson McMullen ?
Melanie Bateman - Wizards
Sara Storeshaw - ?
Adele Ladewig - by surname guess she is Spartans

very true half of these 'school state' players will not go on to play state rep in 16s and 18s as history has shown school state selectors only see players at the state titles. State rep selectors/coaches watch the players over an entire rep season.

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20-09-10, 17:15

Jameson McMullen is from spartans. Spartans also have 4 bottom aged girls in their team all of whom competed at Nationals in Melb this year and the team came 5th out of 16 teams and one of these girls competed at Toowoomba and was pretty good she has a good chance of making state this year.

There is no such thing as Nationals in the U12 world , that is a tournament run by Vic basketball, good teams there for sure but dont get carried away.

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21-09-10, 09:49

There is no such thing as Nationals in the U12 world , that is a tournament run by Vic basketball, good teams there for sure but dont get carried away.

I think this person meant to say the classics in melbourne this year, which you do have to be invited to.

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22-09-10, 19:56

I think this person meant to say the classics in melbourne this year, which you do have to be invited to.

You just apply to go, and should you be accepted then you can compete. But no, this is definitely not a Nationals tournament and I don't think it's relevant when Spartans always add extra players to their team, just for these tournaments. Trust in the kids that got you there in the first place!!!

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22-09-10, 20:55

You just apply to go, and should you be accepted then you can compete. But no, this is definitely not a Nationals tournament and I don't think it's relevant when Spartans always add extra players to their team, just for these tournaments. Trust in the kids that got you there in the first place!!!

Just to correct you, Spartans and Ipswich applied for classics this year in Melb but only spartans were accepted much to the dissappointment of Spartans cause the girls in both teams became great friends. Ipswich competed in the nudawadding tourment and did quite well. The team that competed at Classics in Melb was the team that won the Classics in Qld there was no extra players added.

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23-09-10, 10:48

Just to correct you, Spartans and Ipswich applied for classics this year in Melb but only spartans were accepted much to the dissappointment of Spartans cause the girls in both teams became great friends. Ipswich competed in the nudawadding tourment and did quite well. The team that competed at Classics in Melb was the team that won the Classics in Qld there was no extra players added.

You're absolutely right, I'm actually talking about the REAL NATIONALS, which only applies to under 14s.

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25-09-10, 15:02

I think two of them are from townsville.
yeah sara and adlele are from mackay

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25-09-10, 17:10

Unlike lets say Logan , who have turned away every player that wanted to transfer there......not

Isn't Logan just asking that before trialing you are a member, to avoid the possibility of some that trial at multiple associations, and wait for the best spot, thus protecting existing players that have shown loyalty and commitment.
From what I understand, similar and tougher rules are now in play at Spartans...protecting the existing players which they have developed.

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25-09-10, 18:56

Isn't Logan just asking that before trialing you are a member, to avoid the possibility of some that trial at multiple associations, and wait for the best spot, thus protecting existing players that have shown loyalty and commitment.
From what I understand, similar and tougher rules are now in play at Spartans...protecting the existing players which they have developed.

obviously didn't work when push came to shove. spartans selected a player who they knew trialled at logan & vice versa.

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28-09-10, 19:36

The draw's out on the BQ website, 2 pools.

Pool A: SD Spartans, Ipswich, Maroochydore, Gold Coast, South West, Bris Silver
Pool B: Logan, Northside, Bris Gold, Seahawks, SD Titans

Top 3 from each pool goes straight through, 4th & 5th cross over for the last 2 spots.

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30-09-10, 08:09

Swap the SD teams (SD Spartans are in pool B and SD Titans are in pool A).

Sorry disregard, you are right, swap them back LOL.

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30-09-10, 09:52

SD gotta be favorites for pool A . Not sure about pool B. What do you think?

Logan will be strong in Pool B, RB might suprise everyone too, Has anyone seen the Titans team? They could also suprise everyone as well. Wizards only have Mel Bateman and not sure if she can do it all by herself for the entire 4 games, she is a good player but tough to carry it all on your own. My pick though will be Brisbane they picked up SD guard, Wizards guard and with their exciting players will be tough.

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01-10-10, 14:51

Who do Brisbane have this year? Will they be any good?

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04-10-10, 13:12

agree districts should have their way in pool A, no real challenges GC might get within 20 pts.

Pool B looks intersting Logan will be strong think they have picked up a couple of handy guards from Redlands? Caps have picked up a couple of quailty players as well to add to Angel and Jess, Wizards have Mel, tall Jules plus supporting team so they will be good.

I will go for Caps, Logan, Wiz, RB and Titans in pool Ball

Making to PL WILL BE

SD, Caps, Logan, Wizards, GC, RB plus 2 others?

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04-10-10, 19:49

Who do Brisbane have this year? Will they be any good?

1. noone
2. no

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04-10-10, 20:58

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04-10-10, 21:52

What about SW?

SW should not only qualify, they could be the dark horse of the comp. They already had 2 quality bigs, and if a previous poster is to believed, have a gun girl fresh from the states ready to roll.

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05-10-10, 08:37

1. noone
2. no

Thats a little harsh.

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05-10-10, 15:26

1. noone
2. no

BBI have picked up a guard from SD and A guard from Northside, combined with Angel they might be ones to look out for.

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06-10-10, 15:40

BBI have picked up a guard from SD and A guard from Northside, combined with Angel they might be ones to look out for.

The comp is anyones game at the moment. The grading tournament will not be a true indication on the season ahead. A few teams won quite a few games last season in the grading tournament and then could not win games in the normal rep season and vise versa. I think there will be a few suprise teams who give some others a run for their money. Teams who only have a few quality players will struggle more so to the teams who have the strength and depth on their bench. Also the stand out players from last season may not be stand out now as other players have grown and developed. All l can say it will be an interesting season and as long as the girls are enjoying themselves, improving and learning new skills that is all we can ask for. Remember there not an Australian Champ just yet.

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06-10-10, 19:09

Thats a little harsh.

It's true.

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11-10-10, 10:44

It's true.

Well what a weekend of games. Top 8 are now set and ready for PL. It will be a tough season and there will be some suprise games throughout it too not doubt. Well done to all teams who played and for those who missed out, good luck in next weekends grading tournament. Play hard, learn and develop and most of all have fun!

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11-10-10, 11:41

Just for fun. My power rankings after the weekend grading

1. Spartans - bigs, good guards and depth but still are beatable
2. Gold Coast - like the look of this team, will challenge SD all season long, have good depth as well.
3. Wizards - put them above BBI because they beat them on weekend but think that will change over season. Its Mel's team but she needs some help apart from Jules inside. Why only 7 players?
4. BBI - Were missing the girl who came accross from Northside, rely on 2 players, need a couple of others to step up.
5. Logan - competed well esp on defense lacked polish on offensive end.
6. SW -had good height really bothered SD in 1 game, needs guards to develop.
7. Runaway Bay - making up numbers
8. Ippy - making up numbers

I like the look of the field anyone in the top six could beat each other on any given day, RB and Ippy might have a long season, it will be interesting to see what teams improve from here!

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11-10-10, 13:33

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11-10-10, 15:28

Think you are a bit astray after the top 3.
Four fully timed quarters is a lot different to the running clock of gradings. The key will be those teams who are deep in fitness, and can actually run hard for four quarters. Logan to me were a big disappointment, and were lucky to win the games they did. Ipswich could improve as the season goes on, and wouldn't be surprised to see R/B rounding out the top 5 as they they actually had strong contingent of fairly fit players - just weak in the tall segment, which could pick up as the season develops

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12-10-10, 12:22

My crystal ball says at end of season it will be between:

Spartans (looks like good depth & strenght but need good quality guard)
GC (again good depth but some of the team needs to step up)
Wizards (plays well as a team and very fit need a couple more bigs - only 7 players? maybe more to come)

Fighting for the rest will be:
SW (looks like the likely improver from this lot, showed good team spirit)
BBI (needs to be more diciplined and bigs have to step up)
Logan (need more improvement and organisation across the court)

Wooden Spoon between:
RBay (as sad making up the numbers but should show some poise later in season)
Ippy (again making up the numbers but showing strong potential to improve)

SW definitely the ones to watch didnt have their full team missing a very good big and the gaurds will improve alot as season goes, they played poorly against GC but gave spartans a good run watch out for the PIRATES IN 2011

SW definitely the ones too watch didnt have their full team and the gaurds will improve alot as the season goes on

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12-10-10, 15:14

How do the coaches look this year?

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13-10-10, 13:30

How do the coaches look this year?

The SD coach and his able assistant have been described as 'a magnificent pair of Roosters' and 'very attractive for people of that age'.

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13-10-10, 19:33

The SD coach and his able assistant have been described as 'a magnificent pair of Roosters' and 'very attractive for people of that age'.

Too Shay!

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19-10-10, 12:32

Does anyone know when the draws will come out?

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20-10-10, 12:43

Does anyone know when the draws will come out?

Was thinking the same thing. Just check wed site but nothing yet. Hurry up l say

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25-10-10, 10:54

Was thinking the same thing. Just check wed site but nothing yet. Hurry up l say

Draws should be up on website tomorrow after 1pm

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25-10-10, 19:09

Draws should be up on website tomorrow after 1pm

How does the Sho Me program run for the under 14 girls? Can anyone apply to participate or is it invitation only?

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27-10-10, 13:21

Draws should be up on website tomorrow after 1pm

Tips for round 1
sw v gold coast - sw at home, should be close
ipswich v brisbane - bris too good should challenge for the title
spartans v seahawks - spartans too strong favourites to win the comp
wizards v logan - match of the round, wizards at home

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29-10-10, 13:54

Tips for round 1
sw v gold coast - sw at home, should be close
ipswich v brisbane - bris too good should challenge for the title
spartans v seahawks - spartans too strong favourites to win the comp
wizards v logan - match of the round, wizards at home

My tips for the weekend are:

Gold Coast
Brisbane
SD
Wizards

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29-10-10, 22:03

My tips for the weekend are:

Gold Coast
Brisbane
SD
Wizards

Will be an interesting weekend in S/Cup too - Toowoomba, SD, Brisbane look favourites.

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30-10-10, 22:03

Any news? BBI beat Ipswich by 12 or so in a tough one....

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31-10-10, 08:27

Any news? BBI beat Ipswich by 12 or so in a tough one....

Spartans had a big win over Runaway Bay
Gold Coast beat Pirates
Wizards won a tight one over Logan

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31-10-10, 13:53

Spartans had a big win over Runaway Bay
Gold Coast beat Pirates
Wizards won a tight one over Logan

NS over Logan in Overtime 47-47
NS got up 51-48 in a Thriller
Wow what a great game it was to watch, you dont get that kind of exitement watching TV.

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31-10-10, 17:19

Spartans had a big win over Runaway Bay
Gold Coast beat Pirates
Wizards won a tight one over Logan

GC just got home because SW poor discipline in last quarter by inexperienced players. SW will definitely be there at season's end if they address poor discipline issues. GC had good depth and ran hot in the first half. Definite title contender.

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31-10-10, 17:25

GC just got home because SW poor discipline in last quarter by inexperienced players. SW will definitely be there at season's end if they address poor discipline issues. GC had good depth and ran hot in the first half. Definite title contender.

GC appeared to be complaisant before the game, as they did beat SWM by 20 in the grading. To only win against SW by 6 would suggest that GC are they ones who need to address some team issues.

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31-10-10, 19:32

GC appeared to be complaisant before the game, as they did beat SWM by 20 in the grading. To only win against SW by 6 would suggest that GC are they ones who need to address some team issues.

GC did beat SW by 20 in the grading but don't think that'll happen again. Anyone who thinks there is 20 points between the two teams are kidding themselves. GC girls played well, and deserved the win. It's up to SW to make the top 4. GC is a definite top 4.

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31-10-10, 21:57

SW had their starting pg on 3 fouls in the first qtr. She sat out until the last, hopefully she learns that they need her on the floor.

They have a 3 man bench with their centre still to come back from injury.

SW has a legit chance at top 4 and more.

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01-11-10, 08:55

Will be an interesting weekend in S/Cup too - Toowoomba, SD, Brisbane look favourites.

Brisbane had an easy win against their Bronze side and they will be a tough team this year, Apparently SD beat Toowoomba in overtime game by 5 points, again SD to be a tough team and l think Toowoomba will be the same. These three teams are the ones to beat throughout the season, but it is early stages of the competition. Fully timed games make a huge difference and some teams will struggle with the depth on the bench. Looking forward to next weekend games and results already.

Also will there be a forum just for the U14G SC comp or do we have to comment on the U14G PL site?

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01-11-10, 09:06

NS over Logan in Overtime 47-47
NS got up 51-48 in a Thriller
Wow what a great game it was to watch, you dont get that kind of exitement watching TV.

The game was alot closer than expected. NS need more depth, looking at their stats and the players they have apart from Mel (always plays outstanding) and Julia (who has improved alot over the past 12mths) they have no one else who can give them that little extra. I hope as the season progresses this will change but replying on two players every games makes it tough. The rest of their players do not seem to have improved at all, so they need to step up quickly. Well done again to Mel and Julia!

Logan did step up and play much better than they did at the grading tournament. They will improve as the season goes on. The have more depth off the bench than NS so the next meeting with the two teams l think may be different.

Fully timed games make a huge difference.

The grading tournament isn't really a clear indication on how teams will perform during the regular season.

Lets see who is playing who next week. Another round of great games no doubt.

Good luck girls.

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01-11-10, 16:03

Northside Wizards Summer Slam Tournament 2011

Registrations are now invited for the Northside Wizards Summer Slam Tournament 2011, to be held in Brisbane from Thursday 20th to Sunday 23rd January 2011.

This exciting event is for Division 1 Junior Representative Teams from Under 12 through to Under 18 boys and girls. The tournament is expected to attract teams from NSW, NT, Qld, SA, Tasmania, Victoria & New Zealand. In 2011 the tournament is restricted to 8 teams in each age group and gender. From 2012 the tournament will be extended to include teams in division 2 and beyond.

- $500 Prizemoney for U18 Boys and U18 Girls Champion Teams
- Trophies and medallions for all Champion and Runners-Up Teams
- Grand Final MVP awards in all age groups
- All teams guaranteed 5 games minimum
- All games fully timed 8 minute quarters
- One entry cost per team. No spectator fees, no game fees, no referee fees, no stadium entry fees.
- Fully air-conditioned international standard venue

HOW TO REGISTER: The cost to register is just $450 per team for Under 12 to Under 16 teams and $495 for Under 18 teams. A deposit of $100 per team is required initially, with the balance to be paid once teams are notified of acceptance (by 15/11/2010).

For more information please check out the website at www.summerslam.basketball.net.au or send your enquiries to tournament@northsidewizards.com

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01-11-10, 18:22

Brisbane had an easy win against their Bronze side and they will be a tough team this year, Apparently SD beat Toowoomba in overtime game by 5 points, again SD to be a tough team and l think Toowoomba will be the same. These three teams are the ones to beat throughout the season, but it is early stages of the competition. Fully timed games make a huge difference and some teams will struggle with the depth on the bench. Looking forward to next weekend games and results already.

Also will there be a forum just for the U14G SC comp or do we have to comment on the U14G PL site?

I agree. Toowoomba look tough, and I think SD will turn up the heat as well. Just read the comment about the Summer Slam Tournament. Disappointing that only Div 1 teams get to enter....as there are some girls playing in Div 2 that should be in Div 1 - and are up there at the Div 1 playing level...and they miss out. Hmmmmm....

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01-11-10, 23:25

I agree. Toowoomba look tough, and I think SD will turn up the heat as well. Just read the comment about the Summer Slam Tournament. Disappointing that only Div 1 teams get to enter....as there are some girls playing in Div 2 that should be in Div 1 - and are up there at the Div 1 playing level...and they miss out. Hmmmmm....

Put in a nomination even if you are a div 2 team, if there are vacancies your team still might get to play.

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02-11-10, 21:39

The game was alot closer than expected. NS need more depth, looking at their stats and the players they have apart from Mel (always plays outstanding) and Julia (who has improved alot over the past 12mths) they have no one else who can give them that little extra. I hope as the season progresses this will change but replying on two players every games makes it tough. The rest of their players do not seem to have improved at all, so they need to step up quickly. Well done again to Mel and Julia!

Logan did step up and play much better than they did at the grading tournament. They will improve as the season goes on. The have more depth off the bench than NS so the next meeting with the two teams l think may be different.

Fully timed games make a huge difference.

The grading tournament isn't really a clear indication on how teams will perform during the regular season.

Lets see who is playing who next week. Another round of great games no doubt.

Good luck girls. Hey im Julia the one who your talking about, thankyou for saying I have improved and Northside 14 girls are going to get way stronger just you wait ... and yes Mel is always outstanding and awesome.

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05-11-10, 09:49

Can N/S sustain on two players?

Nope , you might hold your own for a while , win a few games but come to the crucial parts of the year it will be the team that goes well into the bench, plays to a plan and understands the concepts of team basketball (in particular defence) that will prevail.
Great example was the Logan u14 girls team last year.

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05-11-10, 14:53

What's everyone's predictions for this weekend?

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05-11-10, 16:10

What's everyone's predictions for this weekend?

Logan to beat Ippy by 10
NS over Seahawks by plenty
GC - Spartans game of the round GC in overtime
BBI - to go down to Metro in a tight one

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06-11-10, 21:28

Logan to beat Ippy by 10
NS over Seahawks by plenty
GC - Spartans game of the round GC in overtime
BBI - to go down to Metro in a tight one

SD defeated GC by 20 points in the end, was not as close as expected
SD Titans also had a win over GC

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07-11-10, 12:48

SD defeated GC by 20 points in the end, was not as close as expected
SD Titans also had a win over GC

What a weekend of upsets
Spartans beat Gold coast by 20
Ippy beat Logan
Northside beat Seahawks
Brisbane beat SW by 26 - did not see that coming

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07-11-10, 14:36

NS only just got up against Seahawks...what happened there? Someone out for NS or new blood for Seahawks?

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07-11-10, 16:04

Interesting results in the S/cup as well - Brisbane Bronze beating Logan. Was that expected??
Spartans and BBI Silver still leading the table...will be a good match next Saturday. How is Toowoomba standing - are they strong?

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07-11-10, 17:07

NS only just got up against Seahawks...what happened there? Someone out for NS or new blood for Seahawks?

NS had Julia missing due to ankle injury (looks serious) and Mel got fouled off in third quarter. Fantastic effort by the rest of the girls to come up with the goods.

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08-11-10, 08:16

NS had Julia missing due to ankle injury (looks serious) and Mel got fouled off in third quarter. Fantastic effort by the rest of the girls to come up with the goods.

Was good to see NS beat Seahawkes but l think it was expected they would anyway. Seahawkes were nearly done by teams who are playing in Div 2 comp now at the PL grading tournament, I thought the win to NS would have been by more points. But a win is a win.

Will be interesting to see the results for NS when they play GC, BBI and SD. This is when NS will struggle expecially if Julia is out for awhile. I hope it isn't anything too serious for Julia. Mel will find it harder without Julia playing they do work well together. Still a two player team can't keep doing it week after week.

Good luck and keep on playing great basketball.

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10-11-10, 14:23

A resurgent Ipswich too stong for RB,
Logan over SW, although hard to know if SW's bigs both playing (when are they due back?),
SD's depth to get them up against BBI in the match of the round,
and NS to sneak in against GC (if NS's big is playing) or a comfortable win to GC (if NS's big is out)

Yeah l think Ippy will do RB this week
However l think SW will get over the top of Logan this week, not by much
SD to beat BBI by 15+ l agree SD have too much depth
GC to beat NS, GC will be disappointed after last weeks big loss to SD

But anything can happen. Look forward to seeing the results.

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10-11-10, 17:39

[QUOTE=Unregistered;30137]Yeah l think Ippy will do RB this week
However l think SW will get over the top of Logan this week, not by much
SD to beat BBI by 15+ l agree SD have too much depth
GC to beat NS, GC will be disappointed after last weeks big loss to SD

So who is the main big from SD and who is the main guard???

They've got a big (Brierna) and 2 guards (Jameson & Kate) who were in the Qld schools team. But they also have 4 bottom agers from last year's U12 undefeated state championship team, as well as other good top agers. Too much depth, won't be beat.

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10-11-10, 19:52

Any predictions for the s/cup match up between BBI silver and Spartans Titans? will be a great game.

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11-11-10, 08:36

Can I just ask who was the fool who put the u14 tournament on at Carrara in the middle of schoolies? Great environment for kids...

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11-11-10, 10:49

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They've got a big (Brierna) and 2 guards (Jameson & Kate) who were in the Qld schools team. But they also have 4 bottom agers from last year's U12 undefeated state championship team, as well as other good top agers. Too much depth, won't be beat.

I agree SD will be a hard team to beat. I look forward to seeing the result from their game against Bris Caps this weekend

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11-11-10, 11:02

Any predictions for the s/cup match up between BBI silver and Spartans Titans? will be a great game.

After seeing both teams at the PL grading tournament l would have to say SD Titans. They seem to have more depth and worked well as a team.

SD Titans were unlucky to miss out on making PL and l think they will dominate more as the season progresses in the southern cup division.

BBI have had two easy games to start the season off with no real pressure. It will be interesting to see how they handle it this week.

Toowoomba are still a team to keep your eye on and l think so is Maroochy.

I predict SD, BBI, Toowoomba and Maroochy in the top 4.

This week l think SD to beat BBI by 10+

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11-11-10, 11:56

Can I just ask who was the fool who put the u14 tournament on at Carrara in the middle of schoolies? Great environment for kids...
Not sure how a tournament at Carrara is going to be impacted on by schoolies or are we talking about accommodation difficulties?

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11-11-10, 17:33

Not sure how a tournament at Carrara is going to be impacted on by schoolies or are we talking about accommodation difficulties?
exactly. Carrarras a fair way from the mayhem in Broadie and Surfers and you wouldnt want to stay there anyway. Check out Varsity Lakes or Southport or Royal Pines if theyve got a deal running.

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11-11-10, 21:27

exactly. Carrarras a fair way from the mayhem in Broadie and Surfers and you wouldnt want to stay there anyway. Check out Varsity Lakes or Southport or Royal Pines if theyve got a deal running.

There is plenty of accommodation(beachfront even) around Mermaid Beach, Nobby's or Miami. Still only 10 mins from Carrara. These areas not affected by schoolies.

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11-11-10, 21:43

After seeing both teams at the PL grading tournament l would have to say SD Titans. They seem to have more depth and worked well as a team.

SD Titans were unlucky to miss out on making PL and l think they will dominate more as the season progresses in the southern cup division.

BBI have had two easy games to start the season off with no real pressure. It will be interesting to see how they handle it this week.

Toowoomba are still a team to keep your eye on and l think so is Maroochy.

I predict SD, BBI, Toowoomba and Maroochy in the top 4.

This week l think SD to beat BBI by 10+

I agree with the top four - absolutely. BBI were also unlucky to miss out on PL - only lost to runaway bay by 4 points. were definite contenders - just like spartans.

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12-11-10, 11:35

I agree with the top four - absolutely. BBI were also unlucky to miss out on PL - only lost to runaway bay by 4 points. were definite contenders - just like spartans.

Some people get caught up early on in the season on who will win who will be the top 4 etc.. There is plenty of games to go and anything can happen. I do tend to agree that the top for will be SD, BBI, Toowoomba and Maroochy but there is a long way to go.

Looking at the games from the grading tournament and although it is not always a good indication l think SD and Toowoomba would be the preference for top 2 and then BBI and Maroochy.

Toowoomba have alot of top ages players or at least half the team and some strong girls, SD have quiet a few players who played in Div 1 last year in U12 not all for SD but from other clubs well, their Div 1 team won plus their last years Div 2 team came 2nd. Maroochy took out the Div 2 comp last year and would have a few top age players there now in this team, BBI not too sure dont think they came anywhere in Div 1 or Div 2 last year for U12 or U14. I do beleive BBI picked up a few new players but l think they made ths Div 1 side.

But again anyones game and l look forward to seeing the results week after week.

We need to remember they are only U14's and some girls will peak now and some girls will peak later or not at all. As long as they are having fun and enjoying themselves, learning and developing that is the main thing.

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12-11-10, 11:45

There is plenty of accommodation(beachfront even) around Mermaid Beach, Nobby's or Miami. Still only 10 mins from Carrara. These areas not affected by schoolies.

Anyone know when the actual draw will be out? We all know which teams we will be playing the three we have not played in the first 4 weeks. Accommodation will be okay down that end of town, but why Carrara? A crap stadium to play at. I hope the games do not start in the afternoon like the grading tournament at Morayfield.

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12-11-10, 11:50

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They've got a big (Brierna) and 2 guards (Jameson & Kate) who were in the Qld schools team. But they also have 4 bottom agers from last year's U12 undefeated state championship team, as well as other good top agers. Too much depth, won't be beat.

All good players but all beatable on the day as well. Anyone is beatable, but overall the team has 10 strong players who can handle their own. But look back to two years ago when they lost in the Classics, l know it is a different team, but some original players are there. So it can happen

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12-11-10, 11:59

Is the NS big back this week?

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12-11-10, 12:34

Is the NS big back this week?

NO! still another week or 2 away i beleive

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12-11-10, 14:12

NO! still another week or 2 away i beleive

She will be certainly missed then. NS then play BBI the following week too and if she is out then, it could be two losses for them.

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13-11-10, 22:07

SD beat BBI tonight. Titans lost to BBI in overtime. Another game that has gone to overtime with titans. BBi and Titans are the teams to look for in SC. BBI played a great game in Premier league but one guard can't win the game for any team every week. A great effort by her though.
Anyone else got any results

Was at the game between BBI silver and Titans today....wow, what a great match. BBI looked the stronger, but fantastic effort with alot of intensity till the final buzzer.

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14-11-10, 12:37

In a tight match between Logan and SW, SW just got over by 1 point in the dying seconds of the game.

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14-11-10, 16:05

Was at the game between BBI silver and Titans today....wow, what a great match. BBI looked the stronger, but fantastic effort with alot of intensity till the final buzzer.

The results were interesting this week and l think and there are any number of teams who can win. March next year will tell it all.

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14-11-10, 16:23

Was at the game between BBI silver and Titans today....wow, what a great match. BBI looked the stronger, but fantastic effort with alot of intensity till the final buzzer.

I too saw the game last night, not a parent of any BBI or SD player, was there for my own childs game later on.

The game was a good game. Def not PL standard. High standard though but only SC Div 2. Both teams are as equally as strong as each other. No stand out players. Evenly matched l would say.

Was surprised at the number of turnovers and silly fouls SD had and BBI players travelled alot and struggled with easy layups.

SD did not look like the same team l saw a few weeks ago. They were flat. Not taking anything away from BBI, great game played. Dont think they are stronger just played better yesterday.

But there are other teams who can do it on their day so keep an eye out on the results and ladder next year, it will change each week

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15-11-10, 08:06

SD beat BBI tonight. Titans lost to BBI in overtime. Another game that has gone to overtime with titans. BBi and Titans are the teams to look for in SC. BBI played a great game in Premier league but one guard can't win the game for any team every week. A great effort by her though.
Anyone else got any results

GC beat NS easily. NS to play BBI next week, if their big is out still it will be another loss to them. Not good when you rely on two players for a team

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15-11-10, 11:55

I too saw the game last night, not a parent of any BBI or SD player, was there for my own childs game later on.

The game was a good game. Def not PL standard. High standard though but only SC Div 2. Both teams are as equally as strong as each other. No stand out players. Evenly matched l would say.

Was surprised at the number of turnovers and silly fouls SD had and BBI players travelled alot and struggled with easy layups.

SD did not look like the same team l saw a few weeks ago. They were flat. Not taking anything away from BBI, great game played. Dont think they are stronger just played better yesterday.

But there are other teams who can do it on their day so keep an eye out on the results and ladder next year, it will change each week

I agree.

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15-11-10, 12:01

She will be certainly missed then. NS then play BBI the following week too and if she is out then, it could be two losses for them.

NS struggled on the weekend apparently and it shows that if one of their two top players are out it is a hard run for them. The rest have to start to step up rather than relying on two players. I am sure Mel had another great game as usual.

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15-11-10, 12:07

SD beat BBI tonight. Titans lost to BBI in overtime. Another game that has gone to overtime with titans. BBi and Titans are the teams to look for in SC. BBI played a great game in Premier league but one guard can't win the game for any team every week. A great effort by her though.
Anyone else got any results

Apparently BBI are missing another guard and she has not played at all with them this season due to an injury. Is this correct? Will she make much difference when she is back?
Knowing their current guard l am sure she put an outstanding effort in on the weekend and playing against her old side as well was probably hoping for a win.

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15-11-10, 12:11

NS struggled on the weekend apparently and it shows that if one of their two top players are out it is a hard run for them. The rest have to start to step up rather than relying on two players. I am sure Mel had another great game as usual.

Isn't it interesting that the top scorer and 3rd top scorer this season Angel Cooke and Vandoria Brown both missed out on the primary school team. Both are strong and athletic and are dominating for their teams, but because their teams at the states didn't finish very high they missed out.

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15-11-10, 13:54

Apparently BBI are missing another guard and she has not played at all with them this season due to an injury. Is this correct? Will she make much difference when she is back?
Knowing their current guard l am sure she put an outstanding effort in on the weekend and playing against her old side as well was probably hoping for a win.

When your game is based on speed and you are using so much energy trying to score every other time down the court doesn't leave much for defence and that was very apparent.
BBI lucky the Zone buster was out having a cigarette, perfectly formed 2-1-2.

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15-11-10, 15:20

When your game is based on speed and you are using so much energy trying to score every other time down the court doesn't leave much for defence and that was very apparent.
BBI lucky the Zone buster was out having a cigarette, perfectly formed 2-1-2.

2-1-2 zone ha yeah right... i watched that game and BBI were playing 1/2 court man to man defense with good help rotation. Maybe the person who wrote that needs to learn a little more about real defense.

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15-11-10, 16:02

Isn't it interesting that the top scorer and 3rd top scorer this season Angel Cooke and Vandoria Brown both missed out on the primary school team. Both are strong and athletic and are dominating for their teams, but because their teams at the states didn't finish very high they missed out.

Although they have both started the season off well with their respective teams, I think the results have shown & will continue to show that the selectors were on the money.

Spartans have 3 school state players, Gold Coast have 2, and they're the top 2 teams on the ladder. In fact, all the results so far, both at the gradings and for the main season, have the team with the higher number of school state players going on to win the game. If this trend continues (which looks highly likely), Spartans will go through undefeated, beating the Gold Coast in the final. Northside, BBI & South West all have 1 each, so it should 2 of those teams finishing 3rd & 4th going purely on these numbers.

If / when that changes, consider it an upset.

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15-11-10, 16:56

Although they have both started the season off well with their respective teams, I think the results have shown & will continue to show that the selectors were on the money.

Spartans have 3 school state players, Gold Coast have 2, and they're the top 2 teams on the ladder. In fact, all the results so far, both at the gradings and for the main season, have the team with the higher number of school state players going on to win the game. If this trend continues (which looks highly likely), Spartans will go through undefeated, beating the Gold Coast in the final. Northside, BBI & South West all have 1 each, so it should 2 of those teams finishing 3rd & 4th going purely on these numbers.

If / when that changes, consider it an upset.

Actually if u look at the results again gold coast is tied second with Brisbane and wizards.

Schools state teams mean nothing. The selectors know little about the sport and even less about the players. They pick the top scorers and the most flashy players. They usually get about 6 right and the rest are debatable.

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15-11-10, 19:51

Although they have both started the season off well with their respective teams, I think the results have shown & will continue to show that the selectors were on the money.

Spartans have 3 school state players, Gold Coast have 2, and they're the top 2 teams on the ladder. In fact, all the results so far, both at the gradings and for the main season, have the team with the higher number of school state players going on to win the game. If this trend continues (which looks highly likely), Spartans will go through undefeated, beating the Gold Coast in the final. Northside, BBI & South West all have 1 each, so it should 2 of those teams finishing 3rd & 4th going purely on these numbers.

If / when that changes, consider it an upset.
Sorry to put it so bluntly but as newcomers to the game soon realise schools basketball and the selections bears no relevance to elite junior competition.

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15-11-10, 21:01

Sorry to put it so bluntly but as newcomers to the game soon realise schools basketball and the selections bears no relevance to elite junior competition.

Could not agree more that the school selections are meaningless. Sure it is a nice feather on the childs cap (or parents) to say i play for the qld team but some of the girls that got picked just did not deserve to be there. From what i seen in toowoomba the selection process was a farce and very biased. Some girls did have legitamate claims for selection but missed out due to the oversight/recognition of selectors (if there are any?). After this season is over we will get a good picture of who these lucky or unlucky girls were and compare them to the state team that was picked.
Good luck girls and keep on trying.

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16-11-10, 07:57

Sorry to put it so bluntly but as newcomers to the game soon realise schools basketball and the selections bears no relevance to elite junior competition.

Totall agree. Wait till they are playing at a higher level for state and are being watched by selectors each week. The school tournament isnt something really worth worrying about because it is mainly run and coached by people who really do not know that much about basketball. When your child is playing U16 and U18 state and so on then thats where is counts.

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16-11-10, 14:55

Could not agree more that the school selections are meaningless. Sure it is a nice feather on the childs cap (or parents) to say i play for the qld team but some of the girls that got picked just did not deserve to be there. From what i seen in toowoomba the selection process was a farce and very biased. Some girls did have legitamate claims for selection but missed out due to the oversight/recognition of selectors (if there are any?). After this season is over we will get a good picture of who these lucky or unlucky girls were and compare them to the state team that was picked.
Good luck girls and keep on trying.

Cant agree on that the coaches new what they were doing and new who they were picing. 1st Angel is week and everyone can steal it off her and that other girl is a hogg and the qld team didnt have anyone that were top scores because those people are HOGS.

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16-11-10, 16:12

Cant agree on that the coaches new what they were doing and new who they were picing. 1st Angel is week and everyone can steal it off her and that other girl is a hogg and the qld team didnt have anyone that were top scores because those people are HOGS.

Wow, this topic has gone downhill fast. Interesting to see people complain about the coaches / selectors, funny how you hear the same arguments in the U18 threads in regards to the BQ state team. Every team picked at any level in any sport always has it's critics, and it's always easier to blame someone other than your kid.

As far as the insults thrown at these 11/12 year old girls from anonymous posters, ease up, ok? Public forum, opinions are like assholes, but to have that sort of resentment aimed at particular primary school kids is basically cyber-bullying. Build a bridge, get over it, enjoy the kids efforts & remember it's just a game.

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16-11-10, 20:02

Wow, this topic has gone downhill fast. Interesting to see people complain about the coaches / selectors, funny how you hear the same arguments in the U18 threads in regards to the BQ state team. Every team picked at any level in any sport always has it's critics, and it's always easier to blame someone other than your kid.

As far as the insults thrown at these 11/12 year old girls from anonymous posters, ease up, ok? Public forum, opinions are like assholes, but to have that sort of resentment aimed at particular primary school kids is basically cyber-bullying. Build a bridge, get over it, enjoy the kids efforts & remember it's just a game.
Think youll find the previous post referring to kids by name is actually written by a kid. The ones before that about schools basketball and coaching/selections standards are common knowledge amongst any experienced coaches who have ever been privy to the fiasco.

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16-11-10, 20:17

Think youll find the previous post referring to kids by name is actually written by a kid. The ones before that about schools basketball and coaching/selections standards are common knowledge amongst any experienced coaches who have ever been privy to the fiasco.

Hope that was the final reply to this matter.
Now for something different could somebody please explain the 3 second rule in the zone to me. As i am not sure if it is satisfactory to have one foot outside or both feet outside the zone to escape penalty.

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16-11-10, 20:49

Ipswich are the surprise packets this season. After just scraping in to PL at gradings they are sitting equal second and have some pretty handy players. What's their story? Did they recruit new players after the gradings?

The only difference I have noticed since grading is they have the Ipswich QBL coach helping them out which seemingly has had a big impact. Coach lee has done a good job getting the girls enjoying there basketball.

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17-11-10, 09:25

The only difference I have noticed since grading is they have the Ipswich QBL coach helping them out which seemingly has had a big impact. Coach lee has done a good job getting the girls enjoying there basketball.

Actually, the big difference is that they have now had the same coach for a few weeks. Marnee only took over as coach a week before the grading. Their original coach left unexpectedly and for 3 weeks the team didn't have one until she took them on. Marnee has taught the girls a lot and makes them train really hard. Brad helps her out and they are doing a great job together. As a parent of one of the girls, we are really proud of what the team has achieved already and we know they will only get better and better as the season goes on thanks to Marnee and Brad. Go Ippi

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17-11-10, 13:45

Hope that was the final reply to this matter.
Now for something different could somebody please explain the 3 second rule in the zone to me. As i am not sure if it is satisfactory to have one foot outside or both feet outside the zone to escape penalty.

Do you mean 3 seconds in the key on offence? My understanding is that both feet have to be outside the key for the count to be reset, the keyway lines extend all the way to the ceiling.

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17-11-10, 14:40

Do you mean 3 seconds in the key on offence? My understanding is that both feet have to be outside the key for the count to be reset, the keyway lines extend all the way to the ceiling.

That understanding is correct. To add to this the 3 second count resets on any shot attempt taken (referee determines whether a shot was taken or not). If a coach/parent/player are screaming out its more than likely that the call will not be made and is not a call that is made a hell of a lot. Hopefully this explains the rule for you.

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18-11-10, 09:12

Anyone know when the actual draw will be out? We all know which teams we will be playing the three we have not played in the first 4 weeks. Accommodation will be okay down that end of town, but why Carrara? A crap stadium to play at. I hope the games do not start in the afternoon like the grading tournament at Morayfield.

draws are out for the weekend and the games start around midday l think for the sat and early sun though to about 4pm

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18-11-10, 13:34

Players looking to be aprt of the 2011 Pacicfic Slam in Pt Macquarie starting 15th January must attend tryouts at the Rowland Cowan stadium on Tuesday 30th November for selection trials.

Those electing to attend should send an email attention John to sdbal@bigpond.net.au by Friday 26th November.

4.30pm to 6 for under 15's
6pm to 7.30 for under 17's.

This open to players both male and female from all Associations as part of the Brisbane Spartans deveopment program.

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19-11-10, 14:35

SW vs Seahawks - Pirates back to full strength, too big & strong for Seahawks. SW by 10+

Logan vs SD - Logan have had 3 tough, tight losses & are due for a win. Won't be this week though, not against the depth of SD. Spartans by 30+

Ipswich vs GC - Ipswich have played well to notch up a couple of wins in recent weeks, but Gold Coast are playing at another level. Gold Coast by 20+

Northside vs BBI - No Julia would mean another tough day at the office for Mel, but don't write her off just yet. Brisbane looking to reverse their loss from gradings. BBI 5+.

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20-11-10, 17:01

SW beat RB by 30+.
Any other results?

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20-11-10, 19:34

BBI beat NS by 20

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20-11-10, 19:38

SW beat RB by 30+.
Any other results?

Brisbane beat Northside 55 - 36

Gold Coast beat Ipswich 60 - 35

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20-11-10, 20:24

Brisbane beat Northside 55 - 36

Gold Coast beat Ipswich 60 - 35

Spartans beat logan by about 25

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20-11-10, 22:16

Brisbane beat Northside 55 - 36

Gold Coast beat Ipswich 60 - 35

was a close game up until the last quater...mel checked out early with a injury or something. Good game

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21-11-10, 09:05

was a close game up until the last quater...mel checked out early with a injury or something. Good game

She got injured in the last 3mins of the 4th qrt but Brisbane were already 15pts up.

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21-11-10, 14:58

She got injured in the last 3mins of the 4th qrt but Brisbane were already 15pts up.

will there tall be back in time for the carnival rounds. It will be hard for northside against spartans if she isnt back.

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21-11-10, 17:16

will there tall be back in time for the carnival rounds. It will be hard for northside against spartans if she isnt back.

She's out for three months I believe.

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21-11-10, 17:23

will there tall be back in time for the carnival rounds. It will be hard for northside against spartans if she isnt back.

I dont think so we seen Julia on the bench watching the game with her leg in a compression boot and crutches. Looks pretty serious to me. It,s a shame for Julia to be injured she will definetly be missed by NS and the Premier League. She is one of the strong quality players in the comp. Which here all the best and get well soon.

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21-11-10, 21:01

Top 4 in s/cup continuing to lead the way.......round 2 next year will be much tougher against each of these teams.....starting to show the main players and those who need shutting down...will be great games next year!

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21-11-10, 21:03

Good luck to the primary schools state team off to Darwin at the end of the week for school nationals. May not be the best team available but is an indication of where the stronger players are. So correct me if I am wrong but, of the south east contingent (of the State team), 4 are from Spartans, 2 from the Gold Coast, 1 from Pirates and 1 from Wizards.

Spartans have to be the red hot favourites with Gold Coast strong and the rest of the Premier league teams struggling a bit depending on their depth. Any other views?

What are you thinking? All the girls that formed the Queensland team are experienced enough to make the team and why actually pick on certain suburbs of the Gold Coast, how cruel are you? I certainly hope the girls havent read this!!! All you girls are awesome the whole lot of you and congratulations for making it to Darwin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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21-11-10, 21:13

1st - spartans
2nd - daylight (insert mackay at classics)

the rest can fight for bronze

Maybe your thoughts will change soon. I admire your admiration.

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22-11-10, 09:44

Some people get caught up early on in the season on who will win who will be the top 4 etc.. There is plenty of games to go and anything can happen. I do tend to agree that the top for will be SD, BBI, Toowoomba and Maroochy but there is a long way to go.

Looking at the games from the grading tournament and although it is not always a good indication l think SD and Toowoomba would be the preference for top 2 and then BBI and Maroochy.

Toowoomba have alot of top ages players or at least half the team and some strong girls, SD have quiet a few players who played in Div 1 last year in U12 not all for SD but from other clubs well, their Div 1 team won plus their last years Div 2 team came 2nd. Maroochy took out the Div 2 comp last year and would have a few top age players there now in this team, BBI not too sure dont think they came anywhere in Div 1 or Div 2 last year for U12 or U14. I do beleive BBI picked up a few new players but l think they made ths Div 1 side.

But again anyones game and l look forward to seeing the results week after week.

We need to remember they are only U14's and some girls will peak now and some girls will peak later or not at all. As long as they are having fun and enjoying themselves, learning and developing that is the main thing.

SD, Toowoomba and BBI will be the three in S/C.... SD beat Toowoomba in overtime; BBI beat SD in overtime...... not sure re the depth of any of these teams tho..... Very close game expected for the BBI/Toowoomba match on weekend.....These teams not quiet as polished as the P/L teams and a little short on depth but play hard, enjoy the game and are great to watch. Good luck to all girls!

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22-11-10, 15:39

Agree....not knocking the girls in there but there were some strong girls in less dominate teams that weren't looked at.

I Watched both MET EAST and MET WEST games, then went to watch the games in Toowoomba my girls missed out but there was not one girl who got selected i wouldnt have picked myself

so wish the girls the best of luck and unless you haev something positive to say in an U14 forum then best you say nothing at all

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22-11-10, 20:07

SD, Toowoomba and BBI will be the three in S/C.... SD beat Toowoomba in overtime; BBI beat SD in overtime...... not sure re the depth of any of these teams tho..... Very close game expected for the BBI/Toowoomba match on weekend.....These teams not quiet as polished as the P/L teams and a little short on depth but play hard, enjoy the game and are great to watch. Good luck to all girls!

Absolutely...but remember, the majority of girls in the s/cup teams are bottom age 14 players. There are not many at all bottom age players in the premier comp. Have to expect a different level of play, not as polished. I think Toowoomba has the most top agers in the s/cup comp. But next year will be different when alot of these girls move up to the premier league as top agers. 14's is a whole new ball game compared to 12's (as we've discovered!!). I think there are some fantastic players in the s/cup tournament...look out next year!

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22-11-10, 21:13

Any tips for this weekends carnival rounds?

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22-11-10, 22:45

Any tips for this weekends carnival rounds?

the sleeping giant SW Pirates are now at full strength and might have a few surprises up there sleeve... only time will tell

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23-11-10, 18:18

the sleeping giant SW Pirates are now at full strength and might have a few surprises up there sleeve... only time will tell

Agreed. May even be a contender for top 4.

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23-11-10, 19:57

the sleeping giant SW Pirates are now at full strength and might have a few surprises up there sleeve... only time will tell

Yes, but are they at full fitness? The Spartans will put them to the test.

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24-11-10, 23:11

Yes, but are they at full fitness? The Spartans will put them to the test.
Well we thall see

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25-11-10, 13:41

Well we thall see

Shat we thall!

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25-11-10, 14:36

Any predictions for this weekend?
Gc & bris match up on the Sunday. Who do you think will win?

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25-11-10, 16:00

Any predictions for this weekend?
Gc & bris match up on the Sunday. Who do you think will win?

gotta think gold coast. deeper team, tougher defence, and home court advantage won't go astray.

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25-11-10, 16:04

gotta think gold coast. deeper team, tougher defence, and home court advantage won't go astray.

I agree. BBI are a really good team but Gold coast can last longer

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25-11-10, 21:29

Any predictions for this weekend?
Gc & bris match up on the Sunday. Who do you think will win?

What about SW against NS on Sunday?

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26-11-10, 09:44

What are you thinking? All the girls that formed the Queensland team are experienced enough to make the team and why actually pick on certain suburbs of the Gold Coast, how cruel are you? I certainly hope the girls havent read this!!! All you girls are awesome the whole lot of you and congratulations for making it to Darwin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Darwin or not it does not matter.
They are 12, they have learned how to run a bit, shoot a bit, dribble the ball a bit and some parents here are trying to make them superstars.
The fact is they might stop growing next year, loose interest so give us a break.
Let them play, enjoy sport, if talented push them a bit but they are all so so far from making it.
Even making it at junior level means nothing tomorrow, it is more about how hard are they training now , what they have learned and what comes after this.
So well done on making this team, but it is not beginning of great things to come, and certainly is not the end for some who did not make it.

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26-11-10, 11:42

Darwin or not it does not matter.
They are 12, they have learned how to run a bit, shoot a bit, dribble the ball a bit and some parents here are trying to make them superstars.
The fact is they might stop growing next year, loose interest so give us a break.
Let them play, enjoy sport, if talented push them a bit but they are all so so far from making it.
Even making it at junior level means nothing tomorrow, it is more about how hard are they training now , what they have learned and what comes after this.
So well done on making this team, but it is not beginning of great things to come, and certainly is not the end for some who did not make it.
Thankfully, a realist.
Well said.

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26-11-10, 16:41

Unfortunately I think NS will struggle to win any games until they are back at full strength

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27-11-10, 07:18

Unfortunately I think NS will struggle to win any games until they are back at full strength

Why is that? Is this Julia that good that they cant win without her. Surely the rest of the team can go on and do the job.

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28-11-10, 20:00

SW giving SD a run for their money, but SD just getting over to beat SW by 5 points. Great game by both teams. Shame about the tech foul though, wasn't the greatest example to the kids.

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29-11-10, 08:21

Why is that? Is this Julia that good that they cant win without her. Surely the rest of the team can go on and do the job.

I feel sorry for Mel. She had no players to assist her on the weekend. She surely is a great player and tries her hardest. They did miss Julia but she certainly would not have made any difference to the scores against SD and SW. Might have had a chance against Ippy though. The rest of the team are just not up to playing in PL.

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29-11-10, 08:27

Was at Carrara on Sat and Sun for the u/14's....wow, without the number 8 for Toowoomba (who scored all their points) things would be very different. Will she burn out too soon...can she maintain the intensity? Is this similar to Mel from northside? Can a team win consistently on pretty much 1 player??

Wow some interesting scores on the weekend. Toowoomba losing to GC, Toowoomba beating BBI. That was a good game. BBI could not sink their easy lay ups, but did play well to turn the game around from being 16 down.
Toowoomba missed from the line time after time in the last few minutes which could have potentially put them about 10 in front.
Number 8 did well and the rest of that team will improve as the season goes on. Pitty that BBI could not stop one player. I look forward to seeing the rematch of these two teams next year.

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29-11-10, 08:31

What about SW against NS on Sunday?

SD smashed NS and then so did SW. SW the team to look out for, only going down by 5 points to SD yesterday afternoon.

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29-11-10, 08:39

Was at Carrara on Sat and Sun for the u/14's....wow, without the number 8 for Toowoomba (who scored all their points) things would be very different. Will she burn out too soon...can she maintain the intensity? Is this similar to Mel from northside? Can a team win consistently on pretty much 1 player??

Mel has proven before she can carry a team, she did if when playing for Maroochy week after week only losing to SD. If 5 players can't stop one player then that is the problem. At this age group it gets tougher to carry a team though with one player, dont think NS will make top 4. Well done Mel for giving it all you have, as you always do.

Not sure who number 8 is from Toowoomba but again if she can beat 5 players and win the games and score all their points, good on her. Maybe the opposition need to learn to player defence.

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29-11-10, 08:49

Mel has proven before she can carry a team, she did if when playing for Maroochy week after week only losing to SD. If 5 players can't stop one player then that is the problem. At this age group it gets tougher to carry a team though with one player, dont think NS will make top 4. Well done Mel for giving it all you have, as you always do.

Not sure who number 8 is from Toowoomba but again if she can beat 5 players and win the games and score all their points, good on her. Maybe the opposition need to learn to player defence.

If NS do not make the top 4 then surely the team has not been carried, not in the U12's anymore. In fact the carnival rounds and Classics make the problem more obvious.
Well balanced teams with players that know how to play roles are dominating this comp.

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29-11-10, 09:46

SW giving SD a run for their money, but SD just getting over to beat SW by 5 points. Great game by both teams. Shame about the tech foul though, wasn't the greatest example to the kids.

That tech foul was an absolute joke. That Ref maybe should harden up a bit or don't ref basketball, nothing was said personally to her and she was in tears after the first quater. That pretty much set the standard of calls for the rest of the game. If a coach can't ask the ref a question about fouls, there's something wrong. The example to the kids was being set by the ref's when there were some very obvious fouls happening on them and they weren't being pulled up. This is nothing against SW they played a good hard game but the standard of ref's maybe should be looked at for PL

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29-11-10, 10:04

That tech foul was an absolute joke. That Ref maybe should harden up a bit or don't ref basketball, nothing was said personally to her and she was in tears after the first quater. That pretty much set the standard of calls for the rest of the game. If a coach can't ask the ref a question about fouls, there's something wrong. The example to the kids was being set by the ref's when there were some very obvious fouls happening on them and they weren't being pulled up. This is nothing against SW they played a good hard game but the standard of ref's maybe should be looked at for PL

SW are the joke and will get smashed next time they play SD.

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29-11-10, 11:37

SW are the joke and will get smashed next time they play SD.

What a silly comment to post!!
A team can not be a joke when they are the only team in PL to get that close to SD.
SW did the same at the grading comp playing against SD, only a few points in it.
Give teams some credit, anyone is beatable on their day, so be carefully what you post as you might have to eat those words you never know.

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29-11-10, 13:23

SW are the joke and will get smashed next time they play SD.

What an idiotic comment if you want to make those comments about our children please put your name to them

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29-11-10, 13:37

SW are the joke and will get smashed next time they play SD.

SW must have ruffled some feathers to get a reaction like that.... Good on them...

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29-11-10, 13:53

SW must have ruffled some feathers to get a reaction like that.... Good on them...

Beware the Ruffled Roosters ........

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29-11-10, 16:23

That tech foul was an absolute joke. That Ref maybe should harden up a bit or don't ref basketball, nothing was said personally to her and she was in tears after the first quater. That pretty much set the standard of calls for the rest of the game. If a coach can't ask the ref a question about fouls, there's something wrong. The example to the kids was being set by the ref's when there were some very obvious fouls happening on them and they weren't being pulled up. This is nothing against SW they played a good hard game but the standard of ref's maybe should be looked at for PL

Agreed. That gasme was unfair but sw did play great but if the reffs called the fouls on sw instead of just spartans then the game would have been more fair. BUT WELL DONE TO BOTH TEAMS

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29-11-10, 16:29

Beware the Ruffled Roosters ........

ruffled rooster? sure you don't mean turkey neck darlin?

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29-11-10, 21:16

Agreed. That gasme was unfair but sw did play great but if the reffs called the fouls on sw instead of just spartans then the game would have been more fair. BUT WELL DONE TO BOTH TEAMS

Are you for real?

Anyone suggesting that the game was unfair in SW favour needs to open their eyes. The game was called the same way for both teams.

They both had calls go for and against them.

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30-11-10, 01:47

Wow some interesting scores on the weekend. Toowoomba losing to GC, Toowoomba beating BBI. That was a good game. BBI could not sink their easy lay ups, but did play well to turn the game around from being 16 down.
Toowoomba missed from the line time after time in the last few minutes which could have potentially put them about 10 in front.
Number 8 did well and the rest of that team will improve as the season goes on. Pitty that BBI could not stop one player. I look forward to seeing the rematch of these two teams next year.

I watched this BBI/Toowoomba game....hard fought by all, possibly not one of BBI's best games, and the final score margin what was expected....lots of missed shots by both teams tho (maybe the timber backboard put them off??).....Toowoomba played with 8 players??....not as much depth on bench as BBI - #8 certainly their standout and full credit to her but they looked to be missing a couple of their starting 5 for the weekend, if so, back to full strength BBI/SD may have to work hard.....but saying that I see Gold Coast beat Toowoomba on Sat......you just never know....rematch will be interesting - anyone's game.....You're both great teams to watch. Keep working hard & enjoying the game girls!!

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30-11-10, 07:40

Are you for real?

Anyone suggesting that the game was unfair in SW favour needs to open their eyes. The game was called the same way for both teams.

They both had calls go for and against them.

They did by the end of the game. The reffs wouldn't even call it a foul when one of there girls jumped on a Spartan girl and the ball went out off spartans and the reff didn't know who it came off so she called it a jump and spartans lost there jump. And the spartans coach shouldn't have gotten that tech. That tech was from the parents because their girls were getting sslapped silly, all the coach said was what was that foul for and she called it a tech. U THINK THATS GOOD REFFING.

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30-11-10, 08:12

I watched this BBI/Toowoomba game....hard fought by all, possibly not one of BBI's best games, and the final score margin what was expected....lots of missed shots by both teams tho (maybe the timber backboard put them off??).....Toowoomba played with 8 players??....not as much depth on bench as BBI - #8 certainly their standout and full credit to her but they looked to be missing a couple of their starting 5 for the weekend, if so, back to full strength BBI/SD may have to work hard.....but saying that I see Gold Coast beat Toowoomba on Sat......you just never know....rematch will be interesting - anyone's game.....You're both great teams to watch. Keep working hard & enjoying the game girls!!

Absolutely! Toowoomba had their tall girl who worked very hard in rebounding & defence under the ring against us sitting on the bench - injured??? Their key ball carrier also wasn't there...both those girls work well with #8. No rebounding or much of anything by Toowoomba in the Gold Coast game but G.C. did play well and deserved that win - good job Gold Coast...Toowoomba seemed to get things together after that game. You're right, at full strength they could be tough to beat in div 2. Interesting comp between the top three.....very close games - either gone into overtime or won by one point.....nothing in it :) We will see who works hard over the holidays....

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30-11-10, 08:31

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30-11-10, 08:57

So i am guessing every game spartans won the Refs were great, but as soon as a bit of pressure got put on by a good fair team SPARTANS are all now crying and blaming awwww how sad

intersting isnt it, wonder what the excuse will be next time they are put under pressure

how about you just say it was a great game and both teams played well
Both teams played great, I don't understand why everyone is so insanely jealous when it comes to spartans, they are a great team and have proven that this season so far. That game against Sw was marred by one ref who should take a teaspoon of concrete. I don't know of any sport where ref's don't cop a bit of flack from spectators and if you can't handle the heat, get out of the kitchen. SW had a zone buster warning, I don't think any excuses were made cause SD still won. Hopefully next time the two meet it will be on a fair playing field for both sides and it will most likely be a close game again.

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30-11-10, 09:20

Both teams played great, I don't understand why everyone is so insanely jealous when it comes to spartans, they are a great team and have proven that this season so far. That game against Sw was marred by one ref who should take a teaspoon of concrete. I don't know of any sport where ref's don't cop a bit of flack from spectators and if you can't handle the heat, get out of the kitchen. SW had a zone buster warning, I don't think any excuses were made cause SD still won. Hopefully next time the two meet it will be on a fair playing field for both sides and it will most likely be a close game again.

No one is at all jealous of SD and yes they are a great team, it is you who keeps going on and on about the refs and now its zones lol get over yourself we are all just laughing at you because you keep complaining instead of just saying it was a great game and the SPARTANS did a great job winning it, and SW did a great job putting them under pressure.

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30-11-10, 09:47

They did by the end of the game. The reffs wouldn't even call it a foul when one of there girls jumped on a Spartan girl and the ball went out off spartans and the reff didn't know who it came off so she called it a jump and spartans lost there jump. And the spartans coach shouldn't have gotten that tech. That tech was from the parents because their girls were getting sslapped silly, all the coach said was what was that foul for and she called it a tech. U THINK THATS GOOD REFFING.

Didn't say it was good reffing, just said that the calls were going both ways not one way as was implied.

It's all good for SD to be up and aggresive in peoples faces getting steals blowing teams out. When a team does it back to them and plays them into a halfcourt game as well, everyone gets shitty and blames the refs?!!

As for the zone warning, that was crap. SW were playing 2 steps off their man on the weakside as everyone is taught.

SD are a very good team no doubt. SW have 5 very good players with 1 out of the 4 bench players capable to log extende minutes right now. They were out on their feet but took it to SD right to the end.

It will be interesting to see how everybody comes back next year after the break.

Good weekend girls, keep it up.

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30-11-10, 13:30

No one is at all jealous of SD and yes they are a great team, it is you who keeps going on and on about the refs and now its zones lol get over yourself we are all just laughing at you because you keep complaining instead of just saying it was a great game and the SPARTANS did a great job winning it, and SW did a great job putting them under pressure.

This would have to be the most idiotic quote I have read all season, you fool. The quote was saying both teams played great and the next game should be a close one as well. It was saying more about the standard of ref's then the ability of teams.

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30-11-10, 15:03

This would have to be the most idiotic quote I have read all season, you fool. The quote was saying both teams played great and the next game should be a close one as well. It was saying more about the standard of ref's then the ability of teams.

and whose the idiot still going on about the refs lol what a tosser

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30-11-10, 15:32

Absolutely! Toowoomba had their tall girl who worked very hard in rebounding & defence under the ring against us sitting on the bench - injured??? Their key ball carrier also wasn't there...both those girls work well with #8. No rebounding or much of anything by Toowoomba in the Gold Coast game but G.C. did play well and deserved that win - good job Gold Coast...Toowoomba seemed to get things together after that game. You're right, at full strength they could be tough to beat in div 2. Interesting comp between the top three.....very close games - either gone into overtime or won by one point.....nothing in it :) We will see who works hard over the holidays....

Agree and it is anyones game but l do beleive the top three will be SD. BBI and Toowoomba. All tough teams but again can all be beaten. SD played well over the weekend with big winning scores and seemed to be playing alot tougher and harder bball than l seen at the grading tournament. BBI looked a little sluggish and struggled against Logan for at least 3 quaters and only just got over the line in the end. They also struggled to contain #8 for Toowoomba. Toowoombas game against GC was a suprise but again they got it together to beat BBI. Good for teams to play tough competition and have some pressure applied to them. Next round of the season will be great to see and l am sure there will be more upset games to come. Work hard over the holidays girls. I know of some teams only taking a couple weeks break before getting back into the swing of things.

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30-11-10, 19:16

and whose the idiot still going on about the refs lol what a tosser

Your not even worth responding to. Grow up

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30-11-10, 22:54

Your not even worth responding to. Grow up

GREAT SELF ADVICE

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02-12-10, 22:08

GREAT SELF ADVICE

I'm with the other person, you are a tool!

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03-12-10, 07:37

Being fairly new to the basketball scene at this age group, what opportunities exist for the girls at the u/14 age level? I've heard of Sho Me and Blue Chip - are these only for the top age girls in this bracket? I know through the schools program at primary school there is state selection...where can the girls "go" to next once they've finished u/12 and are ready for the next step? Or don't things start until under 16?

In u/14s there isa blu chip team choosen and the top 3 teamns at classics go to nnationals(this year its in darwin). in U/16s they pick a south queensland state team and they go to nationals and in u/18s i think they pick a whole queensland team

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03-12-10, 07:51

In u/14s there isa blu chip team choosen and the top 3 teamns at classics go to nnationals(this year its in darwin). in U/16s they pick a south queensland state team and they go to nationals and in u/18s i think they pick a whole queensland team

Primary schools state =====> Sho me =====> Blu Chip ====> state

Primary Schools is u13's

Sho Me u14's

Blue Chip u15's

State u16's

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03-12-10, 08:37

I'm with the other person, you are a tool!

LOL i am a tool because i give you spartans shit about whinging about refs funny guys

poor little spartans almost got beat and now crying about refs awwwww

happy tobe a tool if it means sticking up u guys every stupid post you make

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03-12-10, 14:23

I'm with the other person, you are a tool!

Anyone that refers to 12/13 year old girls as losers needs to see a professional and if you are siding with that then u are in the same boat read the posts before you call ppl tossers

or put ya name on ya post and maybe we can have a beer :) but i doubt that would happen ppl who call ppl names on places like this are about as gutless as there commenst are stupid

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03-12-10, 15:07

Anyone that refers to 12/13 year old girls as losers needs to see a professional and if you are siding with that then u are in the same boat read the posts before you call ppl tossers

or put ya name on ya post and maybe we can have a beer :) but i doubt that would happen ppl who call ppl names on places like this are about as gutless as there commenst are stupid

This Ben Does site is becoming a joke. You people are disgusting, and I agree stupid and gutless. Get over your self and talk about something positive.

So what you had a crap ref/s it wont be the first and it wont be the last. Move on.

Have a look at some of these posts written and l am sure most of them are by "so called wanna be parents" I certainly would be embarrassed if my child knew l behave like this. You would not expect children this age to be writing such crap let alone adults.

Grown up and start talking postivie about basketball and stop rubbishing teams, players and refs. These are 11 and 12 year old girls playing a sport they love. We all chose which club our kids play at and yes there are better ones out there, but so what. Thats life and no one is unbeatable.

Just enjoy the games and watching your child play instead of thinking they are an Australia Olympic Basketballer. Maybe one day that might be but right now none of them are.

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04-12-10, 09:26

In u/14s there isa blu chip team choosen and the top 3 teamns at classics go to nnationals(this year its in darwin). in U/16s they pick a south queensland state team and they go to nationals and in u/18s i think they pick a whole queensland team
They pick u18 Qld Sth & North as well...... There is U20 state teams too.
By U16, if your child has potential at the national level, they would have selected her for the NITC programme and they may be at the QAS as well.
After that, the AIS should be starting to take notice and will invite your child along during school holidays with a view to eventually moving down there on a full time basis.
More than likely by now, she may be on the fringes of, if not actually in, the U17 Australian team and looking forward, to be eventually in the U19 Australian team.

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04-12-10, 19:43

The current ladder looks interesting. The competition is tight and any of the top 4 teams has the potential to take it out.

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06-12-10, 18:26

The current ladder looks interesting. The competition is tight and any of the top 4 teams has the potential to take it out.

Yeah it is close but i think the finals will be out of spartans and goldcoast

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08-12-10, 07:55

Yeah it is close but i think the finals will be out of spartans and goldcoast

Which team has most depth?

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08-12-10, 09:09

Which team has most depth?

A cursory glance at the stats will tell you this

SD are scoring more than 15 points a game on average more than the GC team
SD have 3 players averaging over 10 points per game , GC have one
SD have 3 players in the top 10 of scoring averages, GC have one
SD defeated GC at GC by 21 points

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08-12-10, 11:27

A cursory glance at the stats will tell you this

SD are scoring more than 15 points a game on average more than the GC team
SD have 3 players averaging over 10 points per game , GC have one
SD have 3 players in the top 10 of scoring averages, GC have one
SD defeated GC at GC by 21 points

So maybe the final shouldn't be between SD abd GC.

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13-12-10, 09:18

Merry Christmas To Everyone

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13-12-10, 12:03

Now's the time to forget about basketball for a few weeks, relax and enjoy the holidays. Merry Christmas and a happy new Year to everyone. Hope you all have a safe and happy holiday season.

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11-01-11, 15:16

draws are out for the second part of the season

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11-01-11, 19:04

draws are out for the second part of the season

Bring your flippers to BBI , looks to have gone under water this afternoon and with worse to come during the week. Will need some major work to get going again after the water goes down.

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11-01-11, 20:12

Hope Tou Toowomba Girls Are Not Injured And Hope You Are All Doing Good.good Luck To Everyone In The Eatern Side Of Queensland

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11-01-11, 22:25

Bring your flippers to BBI , looks to have gone under water this afternoon and with worse to come during the week. Will need some major work to get going again after the water goes down.

photos i saw from earlier today don't have the water at the front door... yet.

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12-01-11, 10:50

ipswich stadium is flooded.

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12-01-11, 16:18

that's terrible. i was told they just had one of courts re surfaced earlier in week. sucks bigtime

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12-01-11, 19:00

I saw photos of Auchenflower this afternoon. Crts 1 & 2 well and truly under water and only about a metre to go until it reaches Crt 3. TRAGIC!!!!

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13-01-11, 06:34

spartans court one has got water under the court...becasue of the stupid hole in the roof

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13-01-11, 07:40

spartans court one has got water under the court...becasue of the stupid hole in the roof

Reports of our courts demise are a little pre-mature. hahaah Please read below our current position as far as operational matters are headed. Again our thoughts go out to BBI and Ipwich and all other affected by the flooding.

"A reminder that our 2011 sign up for juniors is Saturday the 29th January here at stadium from 8am till 11am.

All clubs will be in attendance.

Registration for juniors is $70 and those turning 18 or over $100.

Senior competition starts next Monday through to Thursday with draws to be posted on our website www.sdspartans.basketball.net.au at 4pm on Thursday.

Our stadium does have some water damage on courts 1 & 2 but we are taking care of repairs. We will not be closing or shutting down as our neighbours BBI and Ipswich most likely will be doing. We at Spartans wish both Associations all the best as they get through this tough time. We have been flooded three times over 12 years so we know just how much pain is ahead for you guys. Good luck.

Our teams travelling to Pt Macquarie are still going.

Anyone wishing to know more about our programs or competitions should call stadium on 3398 2790 or email sdbal@bigpond.net.au

Allan'

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13-01-11, 12:57

ipswich stadium is flooded.

Wonder whether the 14's classics will still be held there?

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13-01-11, 14:00

lets see how things go over the next 4 months.

hopefully not too much damage to ippy or bbi stadiums. they've already started cleanup at ippy.

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14-01-11, 09:44

lets see how things go over the next 4 months.

hopefully not too much damage to ippy or bbi stadiums. they've already started cleanup at ippy.

For a look at some pictures from the BBI courts, go to their website & click on 'BBI Flood Images'. It's not good.

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24-01-11, 08:23

For a look at some pictures from the BBI courts, go to their website & click on 'BBI Flood Images'. It's not good.

Good luck for this coming weekend to all teams.
Any predictions for the first round back after the break.

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27-01-11, 11:42

Good luck for this coming weekend to all teams.
Any predictions for the first round back after the break.

SW BY 7 over G/C
LOGAN BY 15 over N/S
SPARTANS BY 40 over SEAHAWKS
IPSWICH BY 10 over Brisbane

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30-01-11, 07:11

SW BY 7 over G/C
LOGAN BY 15 over N/S
SPARTANS BY 40 over SEAHAWKS
IPSWICH BY 10 over Brisbane

GC beat SW & Logan beat NS in tight games
Spartans beat RB & BBI beat Ipswich with big wins

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30-01-11, 11:39

Heard it was fairly close between Spartans and Toowomba but Toowoomba had heaps of fouled players in last part of game. What happened?

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30-01-11, 13:06

I heard Sophie (#42) from gold coast is on crutchers dont know how bad it is though

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31-01-11, 09:36

Heard it was fairly close between Spartans and Toowomba but Toowoomba had heaps of fouled players in last part of game. What happened?

what happened is the same old story THE REFS. Girls standing under the basket in the one spot with arms straight up, hands not even bent over and a foul would be called, at least 4 fouls were called this way, yet blatant fouls of slapping across the arm left uncalled and blatant travelling let go, however Toowoomba kept the lead until the last quater even though their 3 highest point scores were fouled out by halfway through 3rd quater. The rest of the team really stepped up to stay relatively close in the last quater, we were really proud of their effort.

I guess you can make your own conclusion as to whether the reffing was a "little" one sided

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31-01-11, 10:12

what happened is the same old story THE REFS. Girls standing under the basket in the one spot with arms straight up, hands not even bent over and a foul would be called, at least 4 fouls were called this way, yet blatant fouls of slapping across the arm left uncalled and blatant travelling let go, however Toowoomba kept the lead until the last quater even though their 3 highest point scores were fouled out by halfway through 3rd quater. The rest of the team really stepped up to stay relatively close in the last quater, we were really proud of their effort.

I guess you can make your own conclusion as to whether the reffing was a "little" one sided

I think if you look at the results of the fouls for Toowoomba in all of their games at least 3 players are fouled out each game not just this particular game.

Also when these two teams first meet last year at Toowoomba the same thing happened, Toowoomba had 4 players fouled out at their own venue actually more players than on the weekend.

I agree there may have been a few calls which could have been let go but thats the name of the game, it went both ways. This was SD second home game of the season and looking at their fouls across most of their games they seemed fairly even no matter where they have played.

What l did notice was the Toowoomba girls back chatting the refs throughout the game. Which was disappointing. No matter if you agree or disagree with the refs kids at this age should not be agruing with refs.

I have no doubt this Toowoomba team as going to be a hard team to beat come to the finals. There shooting was very good on the weekend, hardly missed. They are tough and have some really strong players. I look forward to seeing the results.

Keep enjoying the game girls.

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31-01-11, 10:22

What l did notice was the Toowoomba girls back chatting the refs throughout the game. Which was disappointing. No matter if you agree or disagree with the refs kids at this age should not be agruing with refs.

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Very good point and advice for young players. "Chatting" refs at any level (but especially U/14's) is going to get any refs backs up. Ever noticed in College games how players are yanked if they start jawing the official? Opportune time for Coach to ask his youngsters if they've ever seen a ref change their call...then the leave the pleading, sobbing, puppy dog eyes, self emoliation or haranguing to the Coach...(whatever their strategy for getting a fair shake might be.)

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31-01-11, 10:33

GC beat SW & Logan beat NS in tight games
Spartans beat RB & BBI beat Ipswich with big wins

The game between SW and GC would have been a good one to watch. I think these two teams will have to fight it out for a final spot with SD although BBI are still ones to watch.
NS down in a tight game to Logan. Although they did Logan the first round l think Logan have improved and their players have stepped up. NS only having two players contributing makes it difficult for them which is a shame. Watching them at the GC carnival you could see them struggling. Surprised to see Ipswich going down by so much, they are a good team who play hard. I think they will improve again over the next few rounds. You would have to think SD are going to be pretty hard to stop from here on in

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03-02-11, 13:44

Good luck for this coming weekend to all teams.
Any predictions for the first round back after the break.

Any thoughts on this weeks games?
Any upsets you think?

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03-02-11, 13:45

Very good point and advice for young players. "Chatting" refs at any level (but especially U/14's) is going to get any refs backs up. Ever noticed in College games how players are yanked if they start jawing the official? Opportune time for Coach to ask his youngsters if they've ever seen a ref change their call...then the leave the pleading, sobbing, puppy dog eyes, self emoliation or haranguing to the Coach...(whatever their strategy for getting a fair shake might be.)

Too right, You dont back chat during the game if a refs call goes against you or your team. (thats the coaches job). LOL. Remember most of these refs are kids just like you and have not got the experience that some more senior refs have. Having sad this, sometimes we all get exposed to some very bad or biased ref calls. If you disagree with the refs call, bite your tongue and continue on. Then after the game has ended you may confront the refs in a nice and polite manner and ask the question. The key here is to be polite and dont raise your voice. You will find that most refs will accomodate you and give you their reasoning. This will not change the prior calls from the refs, but it will give You and Them some food for Thought and make you aware of some things that you didnt know and might help you in future games.

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03-02-11, 13:58

Heard it was fairly close between Spartans and Toowomba but Toowoomba had heaps of fouled players in last part of game. What happened?

Dont they always have girls in foul trouble? They play a bit like Ipswich did last season (not bagging Ippy at all, loved their coach last year and the girls were awesome too - U12G that is), they play hard but too many fouls which inpacts on their game. If Toowoomba can keep their fouls down during the finals, they have a good chance to win it.

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06-02-11, 12:34

Any Results?

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06-02-11, 12:52

try bq website?

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06-02-11, 14:06

Too right, You dont back chat during the game if a refs call goes against you or your team. (thats the coaches job). LOL. Remember most of these refs are kids just like you and have not got the experience that some more senior refs have. Having sad this, sometimes we all get exposed to some very bad or biased ref calls. If you disagree with the refs call, bite your tongue and continue on. Then after the game has ended you may confront the refs in a nice and polite manner and ask the question. The key here is to be polite and dont raise your voice. You will find that most refs will accomodate you and give you their reasoning. This will not change the prior calls from the refs, but it will give You and Them some food for Thought and make you aware of some things that you didnt know and might help you in future games.

Must agree re the "chatting" - there is no place for it no matter what the age group. Div 2 and Div 3 kids pay the same $$$ as Div 1 - they also deserve strong refs that can control the game. The refs determine the flow and vibe of the game and an out of control game is no good for anyone. Twb did get some really rough calls on their strongest players and because they voiced their opinion re this, the refs found it very easy to continue to penalise them.....S.D. play smart and use their bodies to generate less obvious contact not their hands like Twb do but both teams aren't frightened of playing hard - Toowoomba have a strong starting 5 but very limited bench and that will be/ has been their problem all season. Twb's foul trouble will continue as thier top 3 or 4 girls work very hard to carry their team. Looking at the top 4 teams - they have the largest variences in the ability/skills of their players.

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06-02-11, 14:11

I heard Sophie (#42) from gold coast is on crutchers dont know how bad it is though

I see Sophie top scored in GC's win on the weekend, glad to see the injury wasn't that serious.

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06-02-11, 14:23

Dont they always have girls in foul trouble? They play a bit like Ipswich did last season (not bagging Ippy at all, loved their coach last year and the girls were awesome too - U12G that is), they play hard but too many fouls which inpacts on their game. If Toowoomba can keep their fouls down during the finals, they have a good chance to win it.

towoomba only have 5 or 6 good players - the rest are much weeker girls who cant shoot or keep with their players and the stronger girls trying to cover them get fouls couse they arent in position is how we beat them. we do like playin towoomba tho always a good game

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06-02-11, 15:00

I think if you look at the results of the fouls for Toowoomba in all of their games at least 3 players are fouled out each game not just this particular game.

Also when these two teams first meet last year at Toowoomba the same thing happened, Toowoomba had 4 players fouled out at their own venue actually more players than on the weekend.

I agree there may have been a few calls which could have been let go but thats the name of the game, it went both ways. This was SD second home game of the season and looking at their fouls across most of their games they seemed fairly even no matter where they have played.

What l did notice was the Toowoomba girls back chatting the refs throughout the game. Which was disappointing. No matter if you agree or disagree with the refs kids at this age should not be agruing with refs.

I have no doubt this Toowoomba team as going to be a hard team to beat come to the finals. There shooting was very good on the weekend, hardly missed. They are tough and have some really strong players. I look forward to seeing the results.

Keep enjoying the game girls.

It was disappointing to see Toowoomba's 7,8 & 14 fouled out so early...They did receive some very tough calls. These girls hold this team together but need to keep some of theri negative emotion out of their game and just play to the refs. During the last quarter refs started calling soft fouls on SD - felt like the refs were trying to play "catch-up." I believe some of the Toowoomba girls had to allow up to 4 hours travelling time just to make the game and we thank them for making the effort - a very dedicated group of girls and families. Would like to meet up with them again in the finals.

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06-02-11, 18:13

Must agree re the "chatting" - there is no place for it no matter what the age group. Div 2 and Div 3 kids pay the same $$$ as Div 1 - they also deserve strong refs that can control the game. The refs determine the flow and vibe of the game and an out of control game is no good for anyone. Twb did get some really rough calls on their strongest players and because they voiced their opinion re this, the refs found it very easy to continue to penalise them.....S.D. play smart and use their bodies to generate less obvious contact not their hands like Twb do but both teams aren't frightened of playing hard - Toowoomba have a strong starting 5 but very limited bench and that will be/ has been their problem all season. Twb's foul trouble will continue as thier top 3 or 4 girls work very hard to carry their team. Looking at the top 4 teams - they have the largest variences in the ability/skills of their players.

Watched 1/2 Toowoomba v Gold Coast yesterday.....saw two different GC girls intentially slap/hit a Toowoomba girl who beautifully and cleanly blocked several of their shots - one slap right in front of the younger ref who ignored it. Refs need to stop that physical unsportsmanship behaviour. As do coaches and parents - if either of those girls were on my team, they would be benched. To that Toowoomba girls credit she continued to play hard without retaliation or being intimidated.....makes me wonder what went on in the SD game where all the "chatting" comments re Toowoomba are being written. I'm sure these two GC girls aren't a reflection of the rest of the team.....

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07-02-11, 12:23

Must agree re the "chatting" - there is no place for it no matter what the age group. Div 2 and Div 3 kids pay the same $$$ as Div 1 - they also deserve strong refs that can control the game. The refs determine the flow and vibe of the game and an out of control game is no good for anyone. Twb did get some really rough calls on their strongest players and because they voiced their opinion re this, the refs found it very easy to continue to penalise them.....S.D. play smart and use their bodies to generate less obvious contact not their hands like Twb do but both teams aren't frightened of playing hard - Toowoomba have a strong starting 5 but very limited bench and that will be/ has been their problem all season. Twb's foul trouble will continue as thier top 3 or 4 girls work very hard to carry their team. Looking at the top 4 teams - they have the largest variences in the ability/skills of their players.

The finals will be great to watch as it is really is anyones game between Toowoomba, BBI and SD. SD have beaten Toowomba now twice, BBI lost to Toowoomba so that game coming up soon should be interesting and SD lost to BBI, they are also yet to play each other.

Do not know if BBI have the defensive skill to hold out Toowoombas three main players. Toowoomba are alot tougher team and are not scared to go in hard, BBI on the other hand are alot softer. I think Toowoomba can beat them again more so if Toowoomba do not get into foul trouble.

SD have to beat BBI to secure the top position going into the finals. This will be the match to watch. If it is anything like last time it will be a great game. Both teams have two key players back for this round, providing their are no injuries. It may come down to fitness and strength. Who will it be.

It will be interesting to see how these three teams go when they come up against some of the North teams at the State Championships later in April, they could be in for a shock.

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07-02-11, 12:27

Any thoughts on this weeks games?
Any upsets you think?

I hearded SD where down two or three players on the weekend with injury.
Is this true and if so which players? Is it serious?

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07-02-11, 20:26

The finals will be great to watch as it is really is anyones game between Toowoomba, BBI and SD. SD have beaten Toowomba now twice, BBI lost to Toowoomba so that game coming up soon should be interesting and SD lost to BBI, they are also yet to play each other.

Do not know if BBI have the defensive skill to hold out Toowoombas three main players. Toowoomba are alot tougher team and are not scared to go in hard, BBI on the other hand are alot softer. I think Toowoomba can beat them again more so if Toowoomba do not get into foul trouble.

SD have to beat BBI to secure the top position going into the finals. This will be the match to watch. If it is anything like last time it will be a great game. Both teams have two key players back for this round, providing their are no injuries. It may come down to fitness and strength. Who will it be.

It will be interesting to see how these three teams go when they come up against some of the North teams at the State Championships later in April, they could be in for a shock.
Who will be in for the shock - the Brizzy teams or the north qld teams???????????

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07-02-11, 20:29

Who will be in for the shock - the Brizzy teams or the north qld teams???????????

I agree with the comments that Toowoomba will go in hard against BBI - however, don't forget, BBI only lost by 1 point in that match (and they were missing one of their key players). Toowoomba will go in hard and fast - why didn't they trial for Div 1?????????????? considering they have a few top age girls playing??

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07-02-11, 21:40

I agree with the comments that Toowoomba will go in hard against BBI - however, don't forget, BBI only lost by 1 point in that match (and they were missing one of their key players). Toowoomba will go in hard and fast - why didn't they trial for Div 1?????????????? considering they have a few top age girls playing??

Interesting it was the high foul count against the BBI defence that lost the game at the Carrera carnival against Toowoomba. So in other words every team can have a bad day with fouls.