U18 Girls Premier League 10/11

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Punter Ricky is the bookies bread and butter.
Maroochydore only snuck in the back door of the BQJBC post season due a "technical glitch" by the SD coach. (Though some think its reminiscent of the stunts kiwi horse trainers pull when they bring over Melbourne Cup runners and want to keep them under the radar for the Cup!)
Then Maroochydore (totally bottom age) beat Seahawks, Brisbane and the minor premiers SWM to give Logan an anxious final quarter in the grand final. If Ricky read his form he'd know SD beat Logan by 20+ once in the season and were also 5 points better head to head than Maroochydore. Think back to when Young Salecich and Page all made the 18 state team as bottom agers and the experts were tut-tutting. Straight after the Nationals they were at the AIS and playing for Australia! Good enough=old enough.
Take the $10 while its still available.

Bookies win agin!

the 2 teams playing for gold medal actually play all their team (yes the bench actually get a run) which is great to see.

Maybe some other coaches will learn from this? You need a deep bench at classics to succeed at this level.

swm hot favourites for the gold medal game today.

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Congratulations to Seahawks and SW girls good luck today in GF

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SWM defeat Runaway Bay by 25 in final.

Seasons Awards

Best Team - SWM

Best Coach - Shane Heal

Over Performing Team - Runaway Bay

Under Performaing Team - Tie between BBI closely followed by Logan

Good luck to the top agers with their future basketball

Good luck to the bottom agers next season as it will be another interesting season with Maroochydore the early favourites from Logan, Runaway Bay and Districts (subject to the rumored player transfers that may or may not take place.

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They sailed through the Pool Rounds silently like a ship passing through the night.
The Crossover's games were marked up next on their 'belt' of conquest
A formidable foe awaited them inthe Semi, and like before they cruised on through because in their sight was the elusive State Title awaiting on the new dawn.

The battle has come and gone and the Seahawks will fight another day. But glory goes to the victor and there flag will fly 'high' a fitting end for a campaign

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They sailed through the Pool Rounds silently like a ship passing through the night.
The Crossover's games were marked up next on their 'belt' of conquest
A formidable foe awaited them inthe Semi, and like before they cruised on through because in their sight was the elusive State Title awaiting on the new dawn.

The battle has come and gone and the Seahawks will fight another day. But glory goes to the victor and there flag will fly 'high' a fitting end for a campaign Well said the best team on the day won but you have to take your hat off to RB punched well above their weight all weekend but out played in the big one no shame in that

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They sailed through the Pool Rounds silently like a ship passing through the night.
The Crossover's games were marked up next on their 'belt' of conquest
A formidable foe awaited them inthe Semi, and like before they cruised on through because in their sight was the elusive State Title awaiting on the new dawn.

The battle has come and gone and the Seahawks will fight another day. But glory goes to the victor and there flag will fly 'high' a fitting end for a campaign

Just be thankful that Cairns decided not to attend classics or you would be playing for silver medal.

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[QUOTE=Unregistered;33524]SWM defeat Runaway Bay by 25 in final.

Seasons Awards

Best Team - SWM

Best Coach - Shane Heal

Over Performing Team - Runaway Bay

Under Performaing Team - Tie between BBI closely followed by Logan

Good luck to the top agers with their future basketball

Good luck to the bottom agers next season as it will be another interesting season with Maroochydore the early favourites from Logan, Runaway Bay and Districts (subject to the rumored player transfers that may or may not take place.[/QUOT

Improvement required in the coaching department for Logan, BBI & Districts if they won't to challenge for next years title.

These associations must have more talent available to them than was shown over the past 4 days?

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Congratulations and thankyou to Gold Coast Basketball, State Classics was fantastic at your venue, extremely well organized and ran. GF celebrations were awesome! To the players and coaches, it truly was terrific to watch your skills, attitudes & sportsmanship behavior! No better example of this than the GF yesterday! So many negetive things often said, so let's give credit where due!
Just one little question? Why did the boys always get 3 top refs for their games, yet the girls got 2 less experienced refs for theirs? Aren't all players paying the same and deserve equal?

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Congratulations and thankyou to Gold Coast Basketball, State Classics was fantastic at your venue, extremely well organized and ran. GF celebrations were awesome! To the players and coaches, it truly was terrific to watch your skills, attitudes & sportsmanship behavior! No better example of this than the GF yesterday! So many negetive things often said, so let's give credit where due!
Just one little question? Why did the boys always get 3 top refs for their games, yet the girls got 2 less experienced refs for theirs? Aren't all players paying the same and deserve equal?
boys did not advantage from 3 refs, one game our boys had 3 refs meant a very disjointed out of synch game. BA referee educator watched this game and was very frustrated at the poor refing standard of THIS game... so stop crying. This is a set policy in top level bball, women 2 refs, men 3 refs, we can't do anything about that, but we can about improving the quality of refereeing.
In my opinion the entire level of refereeing in QLD needs a huge shake up from top to bottom. Best referee award goes to Townsville female ref, which says a hell of a lot...

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[QUOTE=Unregistered;33524]Improvement required in the coaching department for Logan, BBI & Districts if they won't to challenge for next years title.

These associations must have more talent available to them than was shown over the past 4 days?

Unless your Polly or Shane (and neither of them would make such a dumb ass statement) then you got a pretty skewed view of this league. 3rd 4th and 5th in that competition is no mean feat. Everybody beat everybody at least once in this comp all year and it was just who got the roll, the deflection, bounce of the ball or call at the right time, that decided most clutch games on the weekend.
Polly and Shane, obviously, fantastic work and deserved congratulations. And Kym, Tony and Dwayne and everybody else who braves 4 days in a pressure cooker with 15-16 year old female athletes, great job and give yourselves a pat for adding value and quality to junior womens basketball throughout Queensland.
Congratulations Alan and Wendy and the enormous team at Gold Coast basketball for the event management standards that future Classics will be measured by. Closest replica of a Nationals tournament experience that a lot of the kids will get and even better than some. Narelle, Melinda and the BQ crew just keep getting better at this gig and Bob Lambourne, Barry, Fiona, Ray and the officiating educators raised the standards yet again.
Reckon Leonard yesterday covered more ground in one afternoon for the Player/Coach development and NITC than we have seen in the last 2 years for those programs.
My team didnt finish where we wanted too either but certainly couldnt fault the event, the organisation or the standard of players and coaches at these classics.
Bet the GCC Council loosen the purse strings for some glass backboards at both venues after the public success of this event. haha

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boys did not advantage from 3 refs, one game our boys had 3 refs meant a very disjointed out of synch game. BA referee educator watched this game and was very frustrated at the poor refing standard of THIS game... so stop crying. This is a set policy in top level bball, women 2 refs, men 3 refs, we can't do anything about that, but we can about improving the quality of refereeing.
In my opinion the entire level of refereeing in QLD needs a huge shake up from top to bottom. Best referee award goes to Townsville female ref, which says a hell of a lot...

Good on you! Nobody was crying you idiot! Read the message again and this time read it for what it is! I never complained about the refs, it was a question about the quality of refs and difference between this quality in both the Boys and girls. It certainly appeared that the better refs did the boys games, even if there were 3 refs and yet in the girls games the 2 refs seemed to be of a lower standard.
Maybe you need to buy some glasses, can't read properly so how can you criticise the refs decisions.
I do agree with your Townsville statement though, however is working for basketball up there is doing a top rate job. The way they play as a team, coach and ref is well ahead of BQ in all levels overall.

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Just be thankful that Cairns decided not to attend classics or you would be playing for silver medal.

You have to be in it to win it. No use picking or choosing when to attend a major event and speculate that you may or may not have taken the State Title from those who actually came out and played the Tournament.

Go HoMe

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Good on you! Nobody was crying you idiot! Read the message again and this time read it for what it is! I never complained about the refs, it was a question about the quality of refs and difference between this quality in both the Boys and girls. It certainly appeared that the better refs did the boys games, even if there were 3 refs and yet in the girls games the 2 refs seemed to be of a lower standard.
Maybe you need to buy some glasses, can't read properly so how can you criticise the refs decisions.
I do agree with your Townsville statement though, however is working for basketball up there is doing a top rate job. The way they play as a team, coach and ref is well ahead of BQ in all levels overall.
tissues anyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!! fogging up your glasses there mate, but then you have all the answers don't you. Was backing your statement idiot #1... as you started this conversation!!!

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tissues anyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!! fogging up your glasses there mate, but then you have all the answers don't you. Was backing your statement idiot #1... as you started this conversation!!!

always tired and emotional after classics

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aliesha meyers top scorer again

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aliesha meyers top scorer again

Thats old news why couldnt she do it at nationals for Queensland, didnt score a point in finals and only in the easy games even scored at all. Same said for a couple of the girls who went to nationals very disappointing, Pam was expecting Gold or silver at the least.

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aliesha meyers top scorer again
How many points did she give away. Too many!

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How many points did she give away. Too many!

I would like to see next season for all teams if they just keep average for scoring also count the ones they miss then average it out you will then see better team playing and the top players

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Thats old news why couldnt she do it at nationals for Queensland, didnt score a point in finals and only in the easy games even scored at all. Same said for a couple of the girls who went to nationals very disappointing, Pam was expecting Gold or silver at the least.

You have no idea what you are talking about, aleisha did really well with limited minutes, I was there, none of the girls looked out of place, but best you get on here and bag them without revealing your identity!! You brave person.

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Pathetic Ipswich

Yes,another example of Ipswich's quality coaching!! hahaha

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Pam was expecting Gold or silver at the least.
Are you sure Aleisha wasnt playing a role as instructed rather than her normal game?
There were other inclusions in that team you could question before Aleisha Myers.
Tall poppy syndrome is far too prevalent in SEQ basketball. Leave the kid alone.

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Are you sure Aleisha wasnt playing a role as instructed rather than her normal game?
There were other inclusions in that team you could question before Aleisha Myers.
Tall poppy syndrome is far too prevalent in SEQ basketball. Leave the kid alone.

Hard to believe a player capable of scoring 50pts in premier league finals games sits on the bench in that team - maybe had she been given more court time the team would have benefitted.

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is it true that aleisha is playing with runaway bay next season?

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You have no idea what you are talking about, aleisha did really well with limited minutes, I was there, none of the girls looked out of place, but best you get on here and bag them without revealing your identity!! You brave person.

Myers - limited minutes?? I watched all their games, she only sat the bench once in a easy round game where the coach had to sit her cause she had 4 fouls. She played every game without a sub cause she sooked if she came off. You can be a top scorer if you have the ball in your hand for every possession, but if you can back it up with some defence then that makes you a great player...

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Myers - limited minutes?? I watched all their games, she only sat the bench once in a easy round game where the coach had to sit her cause she had 4 fouls. She played every game without a sub cause she sooked if she came off. You can be a top scorer if you have the ball in your hand for every possession, but if you can back it up with some defence then that makes you a great player...

I was talking about Nationals, not classics if you read my post!

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Hard to believe a player capable of scoring 50pts in premier league finals games sits on the bench in that team - maybe had she been given more court time the team would have benefitted.

you cant put a player on the court at nationals level that cannot play defence, as was the case with myers.

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you cant put a player on the court at nationals level that cannot play defence, as was the case with myers.

hmmm your opinion - and cos the other players had great defence?

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you cant put a player on the court at nationals level that cannot play defence, as was the case with myers.

On that note; then how did a player who "can not play defense" even make a state team?

Sure everyone knows the player in question is an offensive jugernaut, and that is obvioulsy the strongest part of her game and un matched by any other player in the South. For you to say she can not play defense is just not true.

I think everyone will see the advantages of playing Aleshia as a bottom ager at next years National Championships.

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On that note; then how did a player who "can not play defense" even make a state team?

Sure everyone knows the player in question is an offensive jugernaut, and that is obvioulsy the strongest part of her game and un matched by any other player in the South. For you to say she can not play defense is just not true.

I think everyone will see the advantages of playing Aleshia as a bottom ager at next years National Championships.

unfortunately i did see her performance at nationals, great offensive player but unfortunately couldnt match up on the D end. and yeah there were other players in that team that did have better defence (tianna, mikayla D, kalani, - hence the limited minutes... not saying anything but what was blatantly obvious when she was on the court. and I saw it again at classics, she is happy for her player to drive past her and expects her teammates to play defence, get rebounds and where is myers at the half way line already waiting for the pass - isnt that called "cherry picker"....

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unfortunately i did see her performance at nationals, great offensive player but unfortunately couldnt match up on the D end. and yeah there were other players in that team that did have better defence (tianna, mikayla D, kalani, - hence the limited minutes... not saying anything but what was blatantly obvious when she was on the court. and I saw it again at classics, she is happy for her player to drive past her and expects her teammates to play defence, get rebounds and where is myers at the half way line already waiting for the pass - isnt that called "cherry picker"....
Bingo!

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unfortunately i did see her performance at nationals, great offensive player but unfortunately couldnt match up on the D end. and yeah there were other players in that team that did have better defence (tianna, mikayla D, kalani, - hence the limited minutes... not saying anything but what was blatantly obvious when she was on the court. and I saw it again at classics, she is happy for her player to drive past her and expects her teammates to play defence, get rebounds and where is myers at the half way line already waiting for the pass - isnt that called "cherry picker"....

Ok Mum or Dad, someone, said that she "can not play defense". I merely asked how did she make a state team then? No one has answerewd that question.

You clearly have an issue with this player and you obvioulsy are a parent of a player in the team, do you really think this is the approraite venue to air your grievances? Why not send an email to BQ outlining your issues? That means you would have to be accountable for your actions and comments, that is not going to happen now is it?

The girl has game, she needs to work on some aspects, as all 15/16 yo children do, give her a break. I would suggest that you need to have a look in the mirror, you are more than likely an adult and you are denigrating a child on a public forum, shame on you.

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Ok Mum or Dad, someone, said that she "can not play defense". I merely asked how did she make a state team then? No one has answerewd that question.

You clearly have an issue with this player and you obvioulsy are a parent of a player in the team, do you really think this is the approraite venue to air your grievances? Why not send an email to BQ outlining your issues? That means you would have to be accountable for your actions and comments, that is not going to happen now is it?

The girl has game, she needs to work on some aspects, as all 15/16 yo children do, give her a break. I would suggest that you need to have a look in the mirror, you are more than likely an adult and you are denigrating a child on a public forum, shame on you.

Exactly!
Starting to become obvious isnt it.

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is it true that aleisha is playing with runaway bay next season?

She came from Runaway Bay...why would she go back?

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Ok Mum or Dad, someone, said that she "can not play defense". I merely asked how did she make a state team then? No one has answerewd that question.

You clearly have an issue with this player and you obvioulsy are a parent of a player in the team, do you really think this is the approraite venue to air your grievances? Why not send an email to BQ outlining your issues? That means you would have to be accountable for your actions and comments, that is not going to happen now is it?

The girl has game, she needs to work on some aspects, as all 15/16 yo children do, give her a break. I would suggest that you need to have a look in the mirror, you are more than likely an adult and you are denigrating a child on a public forum, shame on you.

Gees you take this so seriously, should I get a box of tissues delivered. not a parent of a player in any team, just a supporter. and read my posts, I didnt denigrate a child, when is saying that her defence is not up to scratch a big deal.... im sure im not the only person who thinks this, and I have heard more said on this forum about attitudes etc, I commented that she isnt a defensive player, she is offensively driven...fair call? I dnt have an issue with Aliesha, i said she is a GREAT offensive player unfortunately her defence isnt up to scratch and thats why i said she probably got limited minutes at nationals... Like I would waste my time sending some thing to BQ - what are they going to do, put me on the naughty chair!! ..bahaha

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Gees you take this so seriously, should I get a box of tissues delivered. not a parent of a player in any team, just a supporter. and read my posts, I didnt denigrate a child, when is saying that her defence is not up to scratch a big deal.... im sure im not the only person who thinks this, and I have heard more said on this forum about attitudes etc, I commented that she isnt a defensive player, she is offensively driven...fair call? I dnt have an issue with Aliesha, i said she is a GREAT offensive player unfortunately her defence isnt up to scratch and thats why i said she probably got limited minutes at nationals... Like I would waste my time sending some thing to BQ - what are they going to do, put me on the naughty chair!! ..bahaha

So you are telling us all that you're only a supporter?? Ok, so you flew to Ulverstone Tasmania just to support a bunch of teenagers?? Yeah right!

You are clearly a liar and bitter, a very sad combination.

Why don't you get a life when you are buying my tissues?

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Great to see some of the 18's taking the step up in QBL last night.
Megan and Aleisha both played contributing roles with Gold Coast as did Yasmin Miller with Maroochydore and Lorna Sheppard with Northside. Couple of the other Northside girls also on that roster and Olivia Thomas with SWM.
U/18s has usually been the year (particularly with girls) where "future players" get separated from "were once good juniors" and great to see these girls taking the plunge. Good on you girls!
Has the NITC got something against their athletes playing QBL or something? Apart from Aleisha and Megan seems none of the other "stars" are putting their hands up. Hope they arent all being reserved for Spartans SEABL womens program now they control the ITC.

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Great to see some of the 18's taking the step up in QBL last night.
Megan and Aleisha both played contributing roles with Gold Coast as did Yasmin Miller with Maroochydore and Lorna Sheppard with Northside. Couple of the other Northside girls also on that roster and Olivia Thomas with SWM.
U/18s has usually been the year (particularly with girls) where "future players" get separated from "were once good juniors" and great to see these girls taking the plunge. Good on you girls!
Has the NITC got something against their athletes playing QBL or something? Apart from Aleisha and Megan seems none of the other "stars" are putting their hands up. Hope they arent all being reserved for Spartans SEABL womens program now they control the ITC.

King is a temporary placement until the position is filled and from what I've heard he has been seen more in a month than the former head was in two years. The fact the he is Coaching SEABL Mens at Spartans is irrelavant.

Could always go back to the head of the ITC living in the USA for 9 months of the year.

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Great to see some of the 18's taking the step up in QBL last night.
Megan and Aleisha both played contributing roles with Gold Coast as did Yasmin Miller with Maroochydore and Lorna Sheppard with Northside. Couple of the other Northside girls also on that roster and Olivia Thomas with SWM.
U/18s has usually been the year (particularly with girls) where "future players" get separated from "were once good juniors" and great to see these girls taking the plunge. Good on you girls!
Has the NITC got something against their athletes playing QBL or something? Apart from Aleisha and Megan seems none of the other "stars" are putting their hands up. Hope they arent all being reserved for Spartans SEABL womens program now they control the ITC.

Don't forget Steph Bairstow suiting up and turning in a very handy stat line for the Capital Women in her debut.

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Don't forget Steph Bairstow suiting up and turning in a very handy stat line for the Capital Women in her debut.

man all these players and done nothing at under 18 state champs qbl must be shit

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So you are telling us all that you're only a supporter?? Ok, so you flew to Ulverstone Tasmania just to support a bunch of teenagers?? Yeah right!

You are clearly a liar and bitter, a very sad combination.

Why don't you get a life when you are buying my tissues?

ha ha ha ha- i will, you big bully you. dnt get how bitter fits in, sounds like your pretty bitter anyone here talks about anything you jump up and down in a rage.. anyways i hope I have made the last couple of days fun for you, cause I have enjoyed the conversations..till next time, keep me posted!

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Great to see some of the 18's taking the step up in QBL last night.
Megan and Aleisha both played contributing roles with Gold Coast as did Yasmin Miller with Maroochydore and Lorna Sheppard with Northside. Couple of the other Northside girls also on that roster and Olivia Thomas with SWM.
U/18s has usually been the year (particularly with girls) where "future players" get separated from "were once good juniors" and great to see these girls taking the plunge. Good on you girls!
Has the NITC got something against their athletes playing QBL or something? Apart from Aleisha and Megan seems none of the other "stars" are putting their hands up. Hope they arent all being reserved for Spartans SEABL womens program now they control the ITC.


ITC control the Women's SEABL program? I don't think so. The head coach of the women has got nothing to do with the ITC program, and if my memory serves me correctly, only 1 girl from the ITC program is in the SEABL program so I wouldn't call that "CONTROLLING". U18's is the age area where girls start to slowly lose interest. Maybe think about that.

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ITC control the Women's SEABL program? I don't think so. The head coach of the women has got nothing to do with the ITC program, and if my memory serves me correctly, only 1 girl from the ITC program is in the SEABL program so I wouldn't call that "CONTROLLING". U18's is the age area where girls start to slowly lose interest. Maybe think about that.
You have a comprehension problem.

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Great to see some of the 18's taking the step up in QBL last night.
Megan and Aleisha both played contributing roles with Gold Coast as did Yasmin Miller with Maroochydore and Lorna Sheppard with Northside. Couple of the other Northside girls also on that roster and Olivia Thomas with SWM.
U/18s has usually been the year (particularly with girls) where "future players" get separated from "were once good juniors" and great to see these girls taking the plunge. Good on you girls!
Has the NITC got something against their athletes playing QBL or something? Apart from Aleisha and Megan seems none of the other "stars" are putting their hands up. Hope they arent all being reserved for Spartans SEABL womens program now they control the ITC.

There goes Gordon with his usual ITC bashing and his insane conspiracy theories
Enough, Enough Enough go away and this time don't come back

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Great to see some of the 18's taking the step up in QBL last night.
Megan and Aleisha both played contributing roles with Gold Coast as did Yasmin Miller with Maroochydore and Lorna Sheppard with Northside. Couple of the other Northside girls also on that roster and Olivia Thomas with SWM.
U/18s has usually been the year (particularly with girls) where "future players" get separated from "were once good juniors" and great to see these girls taking the plunge. Good on you girls!
Has the NITC got something against their athletes playing QBL or something? Apart from Aleisha and Megan seems none of the other "stars" are putting their hands up. Hope they arent all being reserved for Spartans SEABL womens program now they control the ITC.

Does Maddy Willey play QBL or SEABL? and how come she isnt in the ITC - she is a awesome player?

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King is a temporary placement until the position is filled and from what I've heard he has been seen more in a month than the former head was in two years. The fact the he is Coaching SEABL Mens at Spartans is irrelavant.

Could always go back to the head of the ITC living in the USA for 9 months of the year.

Yes he's been seen around, but like others before him it often seems to be an occasion for shaking hands and catching up with mates. Not much looking at the "talent" seems to go on.

Hopefully though Trevor Cooke will no longer be such an influence.

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Yes he's been seen around, but like others before him it often seems to be an occasion for shaking hands and catching up with mates. Not much looking at the "talent" seems to go on.

Hopefully though Trevor Cooke will no longer be such an influence.

King was doing the blue chip last week, the kids responded very well to him I thought he was very good

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you cant put a player on the court at nationals level that cannot play defence, as was the case with myers.
Hmmm...go down to the "M"s...
Australian U17 Women's Squad

Danielle ANGLEY — SA Metro
Kaylee BIDDELL — SA Country
Louise BROWN — VIC Metro
Stephanie COLLINS — VIC Metro
Alicia FROLING — QLD North
Keely FROLING — QLD North
Grace LENNOX — Tasmania
Lily LONGLEY — WA Metro
Tiana MMANGAKAHIA — QLD South
Molly MATTHEWS — VIC Country
Amanda MEINKING — VIC Metro
Aleisha MYERS — QLD South
Vanessa PANOUSSIS — NSW Metro
Grace PARKER — VIC Country
Lauren SHERF — VIC Metro
Alana SMITH — VIC Metro
Brodie THEDORE — VIC Metro
Jasmine TRIMBOLI — SA Metro
Carly TURNER — VIC Metro
Katherine UPS — NSW Country
Abigail WEHRUNG — VIC Country

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Hmmm...go down to the "M"s...
Australian U17 Women's Squad

Danielle ANGLEY — SA Metro
Kaylee BIDDELL — SA Country
Louise BROWN — VIC Metro
Stephanie COLLINS — VIC Metro
Alicia FROLING — QLD North
Keely FROLING — QLD North
Grace LENNOX — Tasmania
Lily LONGLEY — WA Metro
Tiana MMANGAKAHIA — QLD South
Molly MATTHEWS — VIC Country
Amanda MEINKING — VIC Metro
Aleisha MYERS — QLD South
Vanessa PANOUSSIS — NSW Metro
Grace PARKER — VIC Country
Lauren SHERF — VIC Metro
Alana SMITH — VIC Metro
Brodie THEDORE — VIC Metro
Jasmine TRIMBOLI — SA Metro
Carly TURNER — VIC Metro
Katherine UPS — NSW Country
Abigail WEHRUNG — VIC Country

Thank goodness "mum" aint a selector!! On ya Aleshia!!

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Thank goodness "mum" aint a selector!! On ya Aleshia!!

Yeh! This kid was part of my miniball group and very junior club many years ago but even then her drive, competitive spirit and desire to get good at this game was on a much higher plane than her classmates (except maybe Ash Zandi). I always found Mum to simply be supportive (but realistic) after being caught up in Aleisha's "mission". Good on ya' kiddo!...and keep up the great work Tiana! Well done both of you.

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Hmmm...go down to the "M"s...
Australian U17 Women's Squad

Danielle ANGLEY — SA Metro
Kaylee BIDDELL — SA Country
Louise BROWN — VIC Metro
Stephanie COLLINS — VIC Metro
Alicia FROLING — QLD North
Keely FROLING — QLD North
Grace LENNOX — Tasmania
Lily LONGLEY — WA Metro
Tiana MMANGAKAHIA — QLD South
Molly MATTHEWS — VIC Country
Amanda MEINKING — VIC Metro
Aleisha MYERS — QLD South
Vanessa PANOUSSIS — NSW Metro
Grace PARKER — VIC Country
Lauren SHERF — VIC Metro
Alana SMITH — VIC Metro
Brodie THEDORE — VIC Metro
Jasmine TRIMBOLI — SA Metro
Carly TURNER — VIC Metro
Katherine UPS — NSW Country
Abigail WEHRUNG — VIC Country

just as well the queensland selectors have no input in this - HAHA!! Good on you Aleisha!

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Thats old news why couldnt she do it at nationals for Queensland, didnt score a point in finals and only in the easy games even scored at all. Same said for a couple of the girls who went to nationals very disappointing, Pam was expecting Gold or silver at the least.

Gold at the least? Wow Pam, you must be a big overachiever!

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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

[Baller]

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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Link to results 12's + 18's as well.
Website is dead

http://www.sportingpulse.com/assoc_p...c=0-6476-0-0-0

Looks like the 18's girls went out in sympathy with the website.
Won their first 4 games in good style with the team developing good understandings and combinations. Then coach changed his rotations completely ??? SAT the players whose stats show were the production unit of the team and PLAYED extended minutes those players who had failed to produce anything significant in the first 4 games??? (One girl came to the tournament direct from Australian U/17 team training at the AIS and got to play about 10 minutes in the two hardest games ??? Does coach know something the national selectors dont?)
Experiment gone wrong and got smashed by Victoria by 20+, fair enough. But then in the crossover against NSW (who they had already beaten using the earlier rotations) coach decided to repeat the same experiment and hope for a different result?!?!~

Fair to say a lot of players and parents coming away significantly out of pocket with a heightened awareness of the huge difference between school team coaching and actual basketball. The players themselves and the parents who paid this coaches expenses away all know enough about real basketball from their experience with state teams with real coaches to know they have been ripped off badly by a school teacher masquerading as a basketball coach to get himself a paid holiday in Canberra.

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[QUOTE=Unregistered;33813]Thank goodness "mum" aint a selector!! On ya Aleshia!![/QUOT if only the heart was bigger than the ego

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[QUOTE=Unregistered;33813]Thank goodness "mum" aint a selector!! On ya Aleshia!![/QUOT if only the heart was bigger than the ego
Ego?!
You've obviously never had a conversation with Aleisha.
Far greater egos with far less ability swanning round in this age group.

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Ego?!
You've obviously never had a conversation with Aleisha.
Far greater egos with far less ability swanning round in this age group.

Well... maybe one!