U18 Boys Premier League 10/11

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Central won by Gladstone

Pools should be

1st South - Northside
3rd South - Ipswich
2nd north - Townsville
5th South - Districts
1st Central - Gladstone
Wildcard 1 - Brisbane Silver


2nd South - Capitals
4th South - Gold Coast
1st North - Cairns
3rd North - Mackay
6th South - SW Metro
Wildcard 2 - Logan

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Once again BQ have let this guy go BACK to the USA while we have final team selections for U 16 and the final preps for U 18's! No idea what Murry has on anyone at BQ HQ cause there has to be a reason this is allowed to happen time and time again. State teams and player development has ground to a standstill. Trevor and Dave Owens now run our Elite program, that's a total joke!! I also hear kids now have to pay fro this honor!! Once again BQ the laughing stock of BB in Aus.

Who else thought Burns showed his total arrogance and lack of class by his microphone hogging antics at the BQJBC finals. Really is that all BQ can offer up is Graham "look at me" Burns on the mic all day?? Surely a phone call to the Golden miced Neil HS and he could have brought some class to the event, instead we get Mr Limelight searching Burns, was disgraceful!!

Hopefully the rumours of a high flying Administrator from one of the large associations lining up to replace Burns is spot on. We need change at the top, and this woman would be just the one to do it!! would be surprised if they break the old boys club do not hold your breath GB has got away with doing nothing for a long time don't expect it to change any time soon

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It's nice to see defence get a mention on here, Steve F is tough. V has to be one of the hardest working kids on the Wizards and a big part of their winning.

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Once again BQ have let this guy go BACK to the USA while we have final team selections for U 16 and the final preps for U 18's! No idea what Murry has on anyone at BQ HQ cause there has to be a reason this is allowed to happen time and time again. State teams and player development has ground to a standstill. Trevor and Dave Owens now run our Elite program, that's a total joke!! I also hear kids now have to pay fro this honor!! Once again BQ the laughing stock of BB in Aus.

Who else thought Burns showed his total arrogance and lack of class by his microphone hogging antics at the BQJBC finals. Really is that all BQ can offer up is Graham "look at me" Burns on the mic all day?? Surely a phone call to the Golden miced Neil HS and he could have brought some class to the event, instead we get Mr Limelight searching Burns, was disgraceful!!

Hopefully the rumours of a high flying Administrator from one of the large associations lining up to replace Burns is spot on. We need change at the top, and this woman would be just the one to do it!!

Murry has resigned effective from last Friday!

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Murry has resigned effective from last Friday!
April Fools day?

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ALL MEMBER ASSOCIATIONS

I wish to inform you that Murry Aldred, Basketball Queensland Player and Coach Development Manager has resigned from BQ. I wanted to acknowledge Murry’s significant contribution to the program and wish him success in the future.

We are now seeking a person to fill this position. Due to the fact that we are about to undertake a review of our Competitions and Development Pathways we have decided to appoint someone in this role on a temporary contract which would expire in November 2011. At this time the review will be completed and we will be in a better position to appoint someone permanently.

I also want to let you know that we are in the process of reviewing all tenders received for the Competition and Development Pathways Review. Appointment of a consultant to conduct this review is imminent and I hope to be able to make an announcement shortly.


Regards

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Wow five Q.L.D South boy's in the U17 National Squad to go to the camp at the AIS in late April.

Archie Smith
Jason Ralph
Oscar Lin
Josh Derkson
Cade Towers

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The Qld South are up and running in the nationals.

Easy win over SA Country 89-52. Seems like everyone got some court time.

Went down to Vic Metro 66-70 (Jason Ralph 26)

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ALL MEMBER ASSOCIATIONS

I wish to inform you that Murry Aldred, Basketball Queensland Player and Coach Development Manager has resigned from BQ. I wanted to acknowledge Murry’s significant contribution to the program and wish him success in the future.

We are now seeking a person to fill this position. Due to the fact that we are about to undertake a review of our Competitions and Development Pathways we have decided to appoint someone in this role on a temporary contract which would expire in November 2011. At this time the review will be completed and we will be in a better position to appoint someone permanently.

I also want to let you know that we are in the process of reviewing all tenders received for the Competition and Development Pathways Review. Appointment of a consultant to conduct this review is imminent and I hope to be able to make an announcement shortly.


Regards

Appointment/replacement just announced, great move.

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who...

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who...

SD SEABL HC Leonard King

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SD SEABL HC Leonard King
Have heard the BQ Board require Leonard to resign the Spartans coaching position to avoid the public perception and inuendo that has plagued BQ before from BQ providing paid positions for coaches at one or both of the two associations connected with the CEO.

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Have heard the BQ Board require Leonard to resign the Spartans coaching position to avoid the public perception and inuendo that has plagued BQ before from BQ providing paid positions for coaches at one or both of the two associations connected with the CEO.

You heard wrong, he was Spartans HC long befroe they chased him to be the interim NITC Qld coach. Loved the rumour thou...

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does this mean all the level 2 coach's who Murry left floating can complete their course?

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Whats everyones picks for classics? seeings it is only a week away..................

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Whats everyones picks for classics? seeings it is only a week away..................

Brisbane
Carins
Wiz

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does this mean all the level 2 coach's who Murry left floating can complete their course?

I heard there are a bunch who paid for the course but for variety of reasons the whole thing fell apart?

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I heard there are a bunch who paid for the course but for variety of reasons the whole thing fell apart?
Believe quality assurance became an issue with the NCAS when Murrays brother mysteriously got a level 2. Bloke had never coached any higher than u/14 girls local club or Div 2/3.

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so classics predictions? the best, the worst, the sleepers, the surprises?

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so classics predictions? the best, the worst, the sleepers, the surprises?

The best - Capitals or Wizards
The worst - BBI Silver or (insert any central team here)
The sleepers - Gold Coast or Ipswich
The surprises - if anyone from central or north actually make the final...

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Brisbane got pumped by Cairns, Demertze & Osbourne played well.... Bris think they are better than what they really are Lin is overrated!

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Gladstone got their first W
Ippy over Districts
Districts over Tville by 20ish
Ippy over Gladstone by alot
BBI beat Logan
Wizards over Tville

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Wheres the photos?

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Wheres the photos?

www.actioninfocus.com.au

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How stacked was this team. Take out 2 state level point guards because of sickness and what's left? Another state level point guard and a bench that still went way deep. Name another team that can do that. How good were Cairns on the first day and how little was left in the end and to think Cairns could have eliminated BBI if it had lost to GC by 11 points ( and maybe rested some players too). Wizards were lucky to get second after loosing to Ippy. Ippy easily the biggest suprise of the season only team they couldn't catch was BBI.

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How stacked was this team. Take out 2 state level point guards because of sickness and what's left? Another state level point guard and a bench that still went way deep. Name another team that can do that. How good were Cairns on the first day and how little was left in the end and to think Cairns could have eliminated BBI if it had lost to GC by 11 points ( and maybe rested some players too). Wizards were lucky to get second after loosing to Ippy. Ippy easily the biggest suprise of the season only team they couldn't catch was BBI.

Yeah but what the point losing to GC when cairns wanted their revenge on brisbane from under 16s ??

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Bris think they are better than what they really are
BBI were still good enough to win the games that mattered :)

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Who is number 6 for Northside? Kid is one step ahead of everything that happens. See that loose ball he fell on and kept alive by "crawling" over it on his hands and feet till he could scoop it up and dribble out? Seemed to keep finding ways to get to the rim and/or find the open man. Played hard n done good.

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Yeah but what the point losing to GC when cairns wanted their revenge on brisbane from under 16s ??

That would have been a sweet final!

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How stacked was this team. Take out 2 state level point guards because of sickness and what's left? Another state level point guard and a bench that still went way deep. Name another team that can do that. How good were Cairns on the first day and how little was left in the end and to think Cairns could have eliminated BBI if it had lost to GC by 11 points ( and maybe rested some players too). Wizards were lucky to get second after loosing to Ippy. Ippy easily the biggest suprise of the season only team they couldn't catch was BBI.

BBI worked hard this season to get to where they ended up. Wizards spanked them twice during the regular season & GC gave them a touch up as well, but they learnt from those games & were simply too good in the end.
Don't think Ippy were really a surprise, they are always tough & seem to play good team ball & deserved their bronze.
Fail to see how wizards were 'lucky' though... they were the most dominant team in the south all season & proved too strong for the heavily favoured Cairns in the semi. BBI outplayed them in the final, but it was definitely the two most deserving & strongest teams in the final.

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Ippy beat Wizards in their pool match. Wizards by finishing second in their pool didn't get eliminated by BBI in the cross over. I'd say thats lucky.

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If GC had a bit more in the tank and beaten Cairns by enough in their overtime game BBI would not have even been in the top 4. I'd say that was lucky.

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If GC had a bit more in the tank and beaten Cairns by enough in their overtime game BBI would not have even been in the top 4. I'd say that was lucky.

Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity!

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Ok grasshoper, I've read this a couple of times and what are you trying to say

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If GC had a bit more in the tank and beaten Cairns by enough in their overtime game BBI would not have even been in the top 4. I'd say that was lucky.

GC finished 8th, why is anyone even talking about them? They lost more games than they won, that makes them also rans. Only Gaylord Folker gets a ribbon for eighth place!! ha ha ha

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Ippy beat Wizards in their pool match. Wizards by finishing second in their pool didn't get eliminated by BBI in the cross over. I'd say thats lucky.

yeah ippy beat us in the pool round. Cairns beat bbi in the pool round too, were they lucky? Both teams eliminated the team that finished first in the other pool.

as for gc, they only had to win by a point and they were top 4, so they weren't necessarily also rans. yes they lost their best two bigs before the OT against cairns and it obviously hurt the rest of their games.

I think the final did have the two best teams in it, and credit where it is due, Bris did the job... and got the deserved reward.

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Archie Smith, Cade Towers only boy's left in the U17 Aussie Squad. Well done.
Can't believe Archie was over looked for the State team, oh thats's right he aint a guard.
Go Archie!! Stand tall be proud.

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Archie Smith, Cade Towers only boy's left in the U17 Aussie Squad. Well done.
Can't believe Archie was over looked for the State team, oh thats's right he aint a guard.
Go Archie!! Stand tall be proud.

Who else from south Qld was there, did Josh Derksen ?? Isn't he part of AIS now

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Who else from south Qld was there, did Josh Derksen ?? Isn't he part of AIS now

The other boy,s Josh Derkson, Jason Ralph, Oscar Lin

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The other boy,s Josh Derkson, Jason Ralph, Oscar Lin

Anyone know how tall is Cade and Josh D now ????

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Archie Smith, Cade Towers only boy's left in the U17 Aussie Squad. Well done.
Can't believe Archie was over looked for the State team, oh thats's right he aint a guard.
Go Archie!! Stand tall be proud.

That's so funny! Good on you Archie and Cade.

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Archie Smith, Cade Towers only boy's left in the U17 Aussie Squad. Well done.
Can't believe Archie was over looked for the State team, oh thats's right he aint a guard.
Go Archie!! Stand tall be proud.
Yes curious isnt it.
Thankfully Guy and others are doing their own talent I.D. these days.
Dont forget to fill in your "review survey" that BQ are running but. (haha)

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LOCAL JUNIORS MAKE AUSTRALIAN JUNIOR SQUADS
Southern Districts Basketball Association, based at the Clem Jones Youth centre is proud to announce the selection of Cade Towers and Tiana Mangkahia to the Australian under 17 squads. They will now both attend the final team selection trials in Canberra at the AIS.
Cade, who first played at age of twelve in the junior Spartans under 14 team, was selected late last year at the age of 15 to attend the Australian Institute Sport, rewarding his total commitment to basketball.
“I have never known a young man so focused on doing what is needed to get to where he wanted to be” offered Spartans General Manager, Allan Ladewig. “Both on and off the court he listens and works hard”.
As a member of the junior Lady Spartans program, Tiana has been a part of every representative team she has ever tried out for.
Ladewig went on to offer “I first saw her in mini-ball and she stood out then. Again a young person who is committed to doing whatever it takes. This is a fitting reward to both Tiana and her family who work so hard within the community”.
“The success of these fine young Australians is testament to the great coaching staff we have here at Southern Districts Basketball Association and I am sure these young players would be the first to acknowledge that. Every one is so proud of them both”.
ENDS www.sdspartans.basketball.net.au email sdbal@bigpond.net.au Phone 3398 2790

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What are you doing on the school holidays?

Why not attend the “Become a Baller Camp” with the Gold Coast Blaze and Northside Wizards.

Northside Wizards in conjunction with the Gold Coast Blaze want all junior players to lace up your kicks and bring your A-game to the Gold Coast for a weekend of fun and basketball. Meet your favourite Blaze players, compete against QBL players in competitions, and learn from professional coaches over this action packed live-in camp.

All details are listed on the flier which can be found at www.northsidewizards.basketball.net.au .

Tell your team members, parents, school friends, and anyone else that may be interested in attending. Email development@northsidewizards.com for more information or to register.

Register now as spots are being taken as we speak.

See you there!!!!

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Who made school state team?

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Who made school state team?

From: http://www.sportingpulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-5660-0-0-0&sID=218043&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=15895018&sectionID=218043

BOYS’ TEAM SELECTED
Ian BURNS – South Coast
David CARROLL – Northern
Anthony CORA - South Coast
Michael DeMERTZE - Northern
Jarrod GAMBLE - South Coast
Dylan KAY - South Coast
Oscar LIN – Met East
Max QUINLAN-WARD – Met East
Matthew STRYBOS – Met West
Jacob WILSON– Met West

BOYS’ SHADOW PLAYERS
Beau BERGEN – Met West
Tom HOWARD – Northern
Adam JESSUP – Northern
Nathan MARSH – Wide Bay
Tatafu NUKO – Met North
Luke PITTLE – Met West
Jason RALPH – Met West
Justin SCHULTZ – Met East
Declan STARASTS – Darling Downs
Hayden WICKS – Capricornia

GIRLS’ TEAM SELECTED
Stephanie BAIRSTOW – Met East
Kassie DONNELLY – Met East
Tiana MANGAKAHIA – Met East
Yasmin MILLER – Sunshine Coast
Aleisha MYERS – South Coast
Kalani PURCELL – Met East
Shanieka ROSS - Peninsula
Megan TRINDER - South Coast
Madelyn WILLEY – Met East
Ashleigh ZANDI – South Coast

GIRLS’ SHADOW PLAYERS
Connie FINLAY - Peninsula
Jess GAJEWSKI – Sunshine Coast
Phoebe HINDS – Met East
Mercedes HUDSON - Peninsula
Soraya PAGE – Sunshine Coast
Lorna SHEPHERD – Met West
Chantal THOMAS – Capricornia
Grace VARCOE – South Coast
Georgia WILLIAMS – Northern
Molly WINDSOR – Met East

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Ironic!!
This year the schools coaches picked a better team than BQ.
Throw Mikaela Donnely in with this lot and you have a team that would have won gold instead of silver.
GIRLS’ TEAM SELECTED
Stephanie BAIRSTOW – Met East
Kassie DONNELLY – Met East
Tiana MANGAKAHIA – Met East
Yasmin MILLER – Sunshine Coast
Aleisha MYERS – South Coast
Kalani PURCELL – Met East
Shanieka ROSS - Peninsula
Megan TRINDER - South Coast
Madelyn WILLEY – Met East
Ashleigh ZANDI – South Coast

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Ironic!!
This year the schools coaches picked a better team than BQ.
Throw Mikaela Donnely in with this lot and you have a team that would have won gold instead of silver.
GIRLS’ TEAM SELECTED
Stephanie BAIRSTOW – Met East
Kassie DONNELLY – Met East
Tiana MANGAKAHIA – Met East
Yasmin MILLER – Sunshine Coast
Aleisha MYERS – South Coast
Kalani PURCELL – Met East
Shanieka ROSS - Peninsula
Megan TRINDER - South Coast
Madelyn WILLEY – Met East
Ashleigh ZANDI – South Coast

Ha ha ha yeah right, thanks Mum!!

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anyone know where I can find an updated list of the top ranked junior players in australia? I know they were floating around when I was a junior but no luck finding one right now

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anyone know where I can find an updated list of the top ranked junior players in australia? I know they were floating around when I was a junior but no luck finding one right now
Top ranked by who?
Top ranked by the National selectors is probably the AIS scholarships list + the U/19 and U/17 World Championships squads.
Top ranked by those making a buck from gullible parents promising "college" spots see one of the 'tour' companies and their local representative
Top ranked by parents see bendoes.