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29-08-11, 13:07
Ippy new mens QBL coach as announced at their end of season dinner is Australian legend Shane The Hammer Heal. Whoa Ippy stepping out, with Hammer suiting up in the ISL wonder if it is a player coach role? Good for the league fo sure
I'll believe it if it is officially announced.
If true, very good for the league. Would def pay to watch a bunch of Ippy games if he was suiting up too.
Unregistered
31-08-11, 22:52
I'll believe it if it is officially announced.
If true, very good for the league. Would def pay to watch a bunch of Ippy games if he was suiting up too.
Its just been posted on Ipswich facebook page
Unregistered
01-09-11, 06:25
I'll believe it if it is officially announced.
If true, very good for the league. Would def pay to watch a bunch of Ippy games if he was suiting up too.
You know my mail is usuallhy spot on Benny................
Unregistered
01-09-11, 11:21
I'll believe it if it is officially announced.
If true, very good for the league. Would def pay to watch a bunch of Ippy games if he was suiting up too.
He is coaching but as for playing it will be left up to him.
Unregistered
01-09-11, 11:57
He is coaching but as for playing it will be left up to him.
Big article on the back page of the Queensland Times
http://www.qt.com.au/story/2011/09/01/heal-big-force-as-new-coach/#.Tl8CqZwagVR.facebook
The article link posted up on facebook by QBL.
City Challenge
18-10-11, 12:45
Hervey Bay City Challenge October 29th.
Games include: Boys u12,u14,u16.u18. Girls u14.
4pm will see the Women's Hervey Bay Hurricanes take on the Bundaberg Development Bears Team
At 6pm the Men's Hervey Bay Hurricanes travel to WIN News Stadium to take on the Bundaberg Invitational Team. Hervey Bay are featuring 2011 Bulls players John Wieland and Tim Keating. Bundaberg’s roster is listed below.
Bundaberg Invitational Team
Player From
* Kyle Kiernan Bundaberg Radiology Bulls
* Jordan Long Bundaberg Radiology Bulls
* Nathan Marsh Bundaberg Radiology Bulls
* Jared Kiernan Bundaberg Radiology Bulls
* CJ Kennedy Bundaberg Radiology Bulls
* Caleb Mortensen Bundaberg Radiology Bulls
* Dan Smith Bundaberg Division 1 League
* Blake Semmens Bundaberg Bulls U18 Men
* Damon Laffin Team DMD Basketball Academy
* Open Spot Trail 4pm Sunday 23rd October WIN News Stadium.
Unregistered
07-11-11, 10:57
Brisbane Basketball Inc. as part of the "Bring Back the Bullets" Campaign will be hosting an open 3 on 3 Tournament from 11th -13th December, prize money of up to $1000 for each team that WINS!
There will be five divisions for both Men & Women - Veterans (35+), Open (23+), Junior (19-22), Sophomore (16-18) & Freshman (15 & Under). Ages are as of 31st December 2011 to qualify for a specific division. This competition is open to all players and there is a limit of 12 teams per division nomination fee of $200 per team (4 players) covers game fees as well as nomination fees.
First teams to nominate will receive confirmation of their acceptance into Tournament once payment and registration form below is completed and returned to BBI Office via fax (07) 3870 3043 or email at rep@brisbanebasketball.com.au.
When: Sunday 11th - Tuesday 13th December
Where: NAB Stadium (formerly Vince Hickey Basketball Stadium) 16 Dixon St, Auchenflower
Who: Vets Men & Women (35+), Open Men & Women (23+), Junior Men & Women (19-22), Sophomore Men & Women (16-18) & Freshman Men & Women (15 & Under) (*Ages specifically based on age as at 31st December 2011)
Prize: WINNERS - $1000, Runners-Up - Plenty of Vouchers & Prizes to be won
Cost: $200 per team (must have 4 players per team)
NOMINATIONS CLOSE WEDNESDAY 7th DECEMBER!!!! First in first served!
To register download the form below, complete and pay at BBI office or over phone or Cheque to BBI 3on3 email your nomination form to rep@brisbanebasketball.com.au
*Tournament format subject to change as per Organising Chairman should there be insufficient numbers, will operate as per FIBA 3x3 rules, which you can find under 3x3 on Menu.
www.brisbane.basketball.net.au
How much to Bullets
07-11-11, 12:29
Brisbane Basketball Inc. as part of the "Bring Back the Bullets" Campaign will be hosting an open 3 on 3 Tournament from 11th -13th December, prize money of up to $1000 for each team that WINS!
There will be five divisions for both Men & Women - Veterans (35+), Open (23+), Junior (19-22), Sophomore (16-18) & Freshman (15 & Under). Ages are as of 31st December 2011 to qualify for a specific division. This competition is open to all players and there is a limit of 12 teams per division nomination fee of $200 per team (4 players) covers game fees as well as nomination fees.
First teams to nominate will receive confirmation of their acceptance into Tournament once payment and registration form below is completed and returned to BBI Office via fax (07) 3870 3043 or email at rep@brisbanebasketball.com.au.
When: Sunday 11th - Tuesday 13th December
Where: NAB Stadium (formerly Vince Hickey Basketball Stadium) 16 Dixon St, Auchenflower
Who: Vets Men & Women (35+), Open Men & Women (23+), Junior Men & Women (19-22), Sophomore Men & Women (16-18) & Freshman Men & Women (15 & Under) (*Ages specifically based on age as at 31st December 2011)
Prize: WINNERS - $1000, Runners-Up - Plenty of Vouchers & Prizes to be won
Cost: $200 per team (must have 4 players per team)
NOMINATIONS CLOSE WEDNESDAY 7th DECEMBER!!!! First in first served!
To register download the form below, complete and pay at BBI office or over phone or Cheque to BBI 3on3 email your nomination form to rep@brisbanebasketball.com.au
*Tournament format subject to change as per Organising Chairman should there be insufficient numbers, will operate as per FIBA 3x3 rules, which you can find under 3x3 on Menu.
www.brisbane.basketball.net.au
Is the money to go to the Get Bullets back campaign or just a name from BBI to try and get some funds in.
Unregistered
07-11-11, 13:13
The money raised will go towards the Campaign
Unregistered
07-11-11, 15:30
The money raised will go towards the Campaign
Sure it will........
Cheque signer
07-11-11, 18:44
The money raised will go towards the Campaign
hahahahaa So tell me who do we make the cheques out to for this great group that does not exist other then in the minds of people asking for money......................
BBI nor Spartans nor any other one Association should be the Bullets owner.... If we can not do it together then it will not happen. This is a sham from people desperate to make some quick money............................
Unregistered
08-11-11, 09:37
It's good to see that BBI have time to promote this 3 on 3 competition however have not bothered to call for applications for their women's ABA coach. Maybe they should concentrate on what is important and how to improve their own club first.
It's good to see that BBI have time to promote this 3 on 3 competition however have not bothered to call for applications for their women's ABA coach. Maybe they should concentrate on what is important and how to improve their own club first.
Interesting to note that the men's position was never called for either, but Dale has already had his first training session. One can only assume he is the coach?
Shows why BBI will have their seventh womens coach in six seasons when and if they ever get around to it. Also shows the value BBI management put on their womens program. Dale is the full time boys rep coordinator and they still have no one to look after the junior girls program. Apparently they have asked one of their state coaches to do it part time, but no renumeraton has been agreed on. How many clubs hire two people to look after their rep programs?? No wonder they are cash poor.
If you are a female player you could not be blamed for giving the Capitals program a wide berth. BBI continue to treat their girls/women like second class citizens.
Old proverb: As you sow, so shall you reap!
Unregistered
08-11-11, 12:34
Interesting to note that the men's position was never called for either, but Dale has already had his first training session. One can only assume he is the coach?
Shows why BBI will have their seventh womens coach in six seasons when and if they ever get around to it. Also shows the value BBI management put on their womens program. Dale is the full time boys rep coordinator and they still have no one to look after the junior girls program. Apparently they have asked one of their state coaches to do it part time, but no renumeraton has been agreed on. How many clubs hire two people to look after their rep programs?? No wonder they are cash poor.
If you are a female player you could not be blamed for giving the Capitals program a wide berth. BBI continue to treat their girls/women like second class citizens.
Old proverb: As you sow, so shall you reap!
I think you are correct there with Dale. At least it is some consistency and he has performed.
how many clubs apart from bbi also have NO volunteers. Every single person there is paid in some form. how i take this? they have no interest in developing their club for juniors and loyal players, it is purely a business to make money.
Apparently they have employee a female coordinator but he is not interested in coaching the women.
Word on the street is that some current and former players and some strong talent (former and current WNBL players) are willing play for bbi if and only if a former brisbane coach who is interested in the job is successful.
Great opportunity for the club to prove what they are about and that they are serious about their women and could really build a solid program with a well-liked coach and a good mixture of experience and quality juniors. but would bbi allow it? time will tell i guess.
Have heard bits and pieces regarding a few teams already, but that will come out in the wash by others I'm sure. Biggest movement (confirmed I believe?) at this point is Vandy going to Mackay. As if they weren't legit enough, he'll add a huge inside scoring/rebounding presence. Clear early faves if they're keeping Rhys, TC and Deba. Is Wook sticking around?
On a slightly different path, BQ has advertised for a 'Communication Manager' - http://www.basketballqld.net.au/index.php?id=58
No mention of pay, but seems like an interesting gig for someone who appreciates basketball and is media-savvy. Hiring the 'right' person would go a long way to better promotion of our great league. 2 cents, applications close 9/12/11 ;)
Rumblings of in-fighting and bickering at Ipswich over the signing of Heal. Why?
Unregistered
11-11-11, 11:40
appears all is not well in the bbi camp.....interesting
Unregistered
13-11-11, 06:50
Rumblings of in-fighting and bickering at Ipswich over the signing of Heal. Why?
Nice try! You got nothing to make up for your own club?
Nice try! You got nothing to make up for your own club?
Not made up, heard it and wondered what the deal was, hence asking out aloud. I'm a Heal fan so I've got nothing against him, but heard the fuss was about the $$$ spent to get him there. Surely an Olympian at your club is a good thing?
Unregistered
14-11-11, 20:16
appears all is not well in the bbi camp.....interesting
Please more detail
Unregistered
14-11-11, 20:31
I think you are correct there with Dale. At least it is some consistency and he has performed.
how many clubs apart from bbi also have NO volunteers. Every single person there is paid in some form. how i take this? they have no interest in developing their club for juniors and loyal players, it is purely a business to make money.
Apparently they have employee a female coordinator but he is not interested in coaching the women.
Word on the street is that some current and former players and some strong talent (former and current WNBL players) are willing play for bbi if and only if a former brisbane coach who is interested in the job is successful.
Great opportunity for the club to prove what they are about and that they are serious about their women and could really build a solid program with a well-liked coach and a good mixture of experience and quality juniors. but would bbi allow it? time will tell i guess.
Who is the coach you are referring too?
Unregistered
14-11-11, 21:07
According to hammers Twitter.
Jeffries & Gleeson already signed with Hammer that is a tough 3 gaurd rotation.
Mackay easy favourites now with Vandy.
Rumors are Garlepp to Spartans not playing QBL and Bubbles to go with him.
Unregistered
14-11-11, 21:55
garleep will not replace cannan better shooter but thats it spartans need another workhorse who else has signed
Unregistered
15-11-11, 14:59
garleep will not replace cannan better shooter but thats it spartans need another workhorse who else has signed
No One they will be terrible again.
Oh how the mighty have fallen.
Unregistered
21-11-11, 22:27
get it right ofcourse they want to develop jnrs very uninformed all this subject
I think you are correct there with Dale. At least it is some consistency and he has performed.
how many clubs apart from bbi also have NO volunteers. Every single person there is paid in some form. how i take this? they have no interest in developing their club for juniors and loyal players, it is purely a business to make money.
Apparently they have employee a female coordinator but he is not interested in coaching the women.
Word on the street is that some current and former players and some strong talent (former and current WNBL players) are willing play for bbi if and only if a former brisbane coach who is interested in the job is successful.
Great opportunity for the club to prove what they are about and that they are serious about their women and could really build a solid program with a well-liked coach and a good mixture of experience and quality juniors. but would bbi allow it? time will tell i guess.
Unregistered
22-11-11, 10:19
Hearing Ipswich has secured - Jeffries , Gleeson , Philp , Trigardh , Stolberg , Williamson and Berendorf with Hammer most likely to play.
Hearing Rocky will spend up big this season to get back to the top.
Mackay unchanged and adding Vanderjagt.
Brisbane losing Gralepp to Spartans.
Gold Coast Unchanged.
Northside losing Bubbles & Gleeson.
Who has heard anything else???????
Hearing Ipswich has secured - Jeffries , Gleeson , Philp , Trigardh , Stolberg , Williamson and Berendorf with Hammer most likely to play.
Hearing Rocky will spend up big this season to get back to the top.
Mackay unchanged and adding Vanderjagt.
Brisbane losing Gralepp to Spartans.
Gold Coast Unchanged.
Northside losing Bubbles & Gleeson.
Who has heard anything else???????
If you are right about Ipswich pick ups then they must be reallly cashed up. Most of the players mentioned will all be asking for significant money.
Unregistered
23-11-11, 09:33
get it right ofcourse they want to develop jnrs very uninformed all this subject
sorry wrong wording used. NO volunteers running the club. e.g. both coaching/development co-ordinators, 2-3 administration staff etc.
wasn't including coaches.
yes brisbane have interest in developing their juniors. look around at ABA and SEABL womens teams in the last 3-4 years and count how many bbi juniors are NOT playing for bbi.
and they paid 5-6 women players last season and finished 12th if i remember correctly??
Unregistered
23-11-11, 15:00
sorry wrong wording used. NO volunteers running the club. e.g. both coaching/development co-ordinators, 2-3 administration staff etc.
wasn't including coaches.
yes brisbane have interest in developing their juniors. look around at ABA and SEABL womens teams in the last 3-4 years and count how many bbi juniors are NOT playing for bbi.
and they paid 5-6 women players last season and finished 12th if i remember correctly??
Need to be a damm good coach come on board for bbi girls to come back. Way too much interference in the past from volunteers who have their own personal agendas. Get a strong coach with good ethics that can run their own show.
Unregistered
23-11-11, 18:55
If you are right about Ipswich pick ups then they must be reallly cashed up. Most of the players mentioned will all be asking for significant money.
Dont worry people this and previous statement is so far off the money. Heal as coach has taken half the cash so resh must be playing for nothing.
Unregistered
25-11-11, 11:02
Dont worry people this and previous statement is so far off the money. Heal as coach has taken half the cash so resh must be playing for nothing.
any word on who has gotten the available coaching jobs at south west and northside, i know the wizards job has been advertise for quite some time and still no word
any word on who has gotten the available coaching jobs at south west and northside, i know the wizards job has been advertise for quite some time and still no word
My guess is that the Wizards will be Geoff Tarrant. So now it will be the Northside West Wizards & Dragons.
Back to my dungeon.
My guess for Pirates is either someone with a "pain fetish" or a "true optimist". Surely no one will even consider the job until a budget is set and they can confirm who is staying on what appears to be a sinking ship.
More gossip is that Suns are suffering from a little "lack of sunshine". Who was voted the President??????????? Pretty sure no one at AGM. Also administrator gone and debts starting to appear from QBL. May be true, maybe not.
Unregistered
25-11-11, 18:14
So whats happening at Maroochydore this year? Is Warrick Meehl taking the team or is Vdogg back for another year?
What players do they have? Is Zane and Zeke and Colby back and is there any new players on the books?
Unregistered
25-11-11, 18:23
Last night seen in a meeting at BBI with Mullan, Farlow and she who is to be obeyed was Kirsten Veal and Kate Meakin Ruscoe. BBI planning on doing a Gladstone it appears? Problem is they are both restricted and would command at least 15 thousand. Need to find some size. Not the long term solution that Brisbane require for their womens program, but would certainly give them a much needed boost, seeing it is the end of November and they have done nothing for the womens program.
think they'll need to recruit a little more than that before they can compete with those gladstone power girls. maybe focus on winning the central pool first bundy are clear front runners there and with there budget looks like they are going to recruit more players for next season
Unregistered
25-11-11, 21:32
So whats happening at Maroochydore this year? Is Warrick Meehl taking the team or is Vdogg back for another year?
What players do they have? Is Zane and Zeke and Colby back and is there any new players on the books?
players going from last years team that won 2 games
Colby-ippy
Steve -6' 10 import Darwin
Luke hedges 6'9" forward to Caboolture
Zeke and Zane to NZ
Izzy to districts
Colby to ippy
Cameron to Bris
Who would be brave enough to take that on?
Unregistered
25-11-11, 21:44
players going from last years team that won 2 games
Colby-ippy
Steve -6' 10 import Darwin
Luke hedges 6'9" forward to Caboolture
Zeke and Zane to NZ
Izzy to districts
Colby to ippy
Cameron to Bris
Who would be brave enough to take that on?
Will be a cold day in hell when Cam J plays for Dale Ryan at BBI, who makes this shit up?
Unregistered
27-11-11, 07:10
Will be a cold day in hell when Cam J plays for Dale Ryan at BBI, who makes this shit up?
Brisbane uni I heard could play for anyone down there
Could play for Dale in u 20's this year anyway
Anyone tell me why everyone hates Dale ryan
Unregistered
28-11-11, 09:58
another team gone. time to drop the pools ?
Unregistered
28-11-11, 10:30
another team gone. time to drop the pools ?
Why? Warrick+Zane+Zeke could take over the Cabs licence and play as the Meehl Suns.
another team gone. time to drop the pools ?
Are we talking about Maroochyodre, Coastal Suns or Pirates?
Unregistered
28-11-11, 13:34
gladstone
Unregistered
28-11-11, 14:06
Maroochydore are gone apparently
Unregistered
28-11-11, 21:00
Maroochydore are gone apparently
so what happened at the qbl meeting on friday, heard caboolture are out. logan tryin to get back in? sounds like maroochy might be strugglin to field a team even if they come up with the money. might be time to cull some teams and get rid of the pools?
Unregistered
28-11-11, 23:09
Maroochydore are gone apparently
"Weathers gone bad up here...apparently???!"
-Classic XXXX ad.
so what happened at the qbl meeting on friday, heard caboolture are out. logan tryin to get back in? sounds like maroochy might be strugglin to field a team even if they come up with the money. might be time to cull some teams and get rid of the pools?
If this is all true????
Caboolture?Caloundra?Coastal Suns should not be there anyway. The junior program needs a lot more focus.
Logan pleeeeeease. They are in they are out. They need to get a game plan first. They would be terrible in QBL. Remember that they have no real connection to WNBL other then some free seats. Not a lot of money left in well after WNBL in local community. Men will be bad made up of children from committee and sponsors I am pretty sure.
Maroochydore falling would be a sad lose for sport. They won a national championship from a one court stadium. Shame BQ on how you have not supported them allowing others to keep snipping away at them de-stabilising the base.
Now to check up on some recent rumours.
King to Wizards. Wrooooong unless he is willing to alienate himself from rest of QBL programs.
Tarrant to coach Wizards a very big maybe but who knows.
Batman and Robin (WNBL) duo not so sure at BBI now due to Wizards now in play. Highest bidder will win..........
Gold Coast trying to get Blaze players to sign before Spartans make selections.
Gameran not going to NZ as first thought. Seems looking to see who is coaching where before committing. Bring your cheque book as Spartans want him back.
Dale Ryan seen coaching Spartans juniors recently along with the great Andrew.
BBI boat leaking badly. Nothing is sacred as far as Board agenda goes. Watch closely to see someone else pushed/jump from ship before Xmas.
Coastal Suns new administrator. Someone want to explain why a great guy like Brett Andrews is now gone.
Brisbane Bullets missed date for confirmation but channel 10 deal is off the table so no NBL is a pretty good bet. Two groups no money, both telling everyone they are nearly there. So is Xmas. Time for BQ, BA under a Larry led campaign to get a lot more active.
Scheibner busy in BBI house recruiting for Spartans. Word is they only have 4 more to sign including the Blaze trio.
Bubbles to sit out the winter, not being willing to play SEABL. Again from the dark side comes that he forgets that if he is selected he will either play there or have some serious time thinking about the game. This was stated at a Spartan faithful function last Sunday. Wonder who will win the battle of the wills. hahahaha
Enough for now. I am off to work. Have a great day everyone.
Unregistered
29-11-11, 08:49
surely there would be enough players left on the coast to make at least one team . the suns have pulled out cause there isn't anybody willing to run the program . they can't even find someone to run the association . no volunteers, no sponsors, no money, no program, simple.
maroochydore have their agm next week, which is the same day their nominations for coaches close . will be interesting to see what happens there . there could be a suns defector coming back ?
gladstone are crying poor . saying they can't afford to stay in the northern pool . too much travel .
with teams dropping everybody elses fees areep going up . i still can't understand how it costs $140,000 to administer this league . and still no league sponsor . every other league and sport seems to be able to work it out .
bq says "no changes til the review is finished next year", but then say "oh, your fees will increase by $600" .
time for a new league, not run by bq .
Unregistered
29-11-11, 09:15
LOCKOUT..!!!!
Unregistered
29-11-11, 09:32
Bubbles to sit out the winter, not being willing to play SEABL. Again from the dark side comes that he forgets that if he is selected he will either play there or have some serious time thinking about the game. This was stated at a Spartan faithful function last Sunday. Wonder who will win the battle of the wills. hahahaha
Bubbles under contract for another 2 years at Blaze how can a sponsor ( Spartans nothing more ) make a contracted player play?????
Wishful thinking if they think they will get 3 Blaze players.
Ipswich has deep pockets this year can see them going to play there first.
Arrangement
29-11-11, 11:31
Bubbles under contract for another 2 years at Blaze how can a sponsor ( Spartans nothing more ) make a contracted player play?????
Wishful thinking if they think they will get 3 Blaze players.
Ipswich has deep pockets this year can see them going to play there first.[/QUOTE]
I think you will find it is an arrrangement from both sides where the Blaze will send off season NBL players to hone thier skills in what is the new "AABL (not sure name). Spartans are only Queensland team in there until at least start of 2014 season seems to be the reality.
Ipswich are doing great things but they play in a state league considered (rightly or wrongly) to be the new third tier. BBI are saying they will be joining in 2013 but that is now the third date they have set and not even gotten to first base as yet.
Given we have no Bullets maybe time to forget old rivallries and start working together to get a pathway best suited for south Queensland athletes. From junior to State League to AABL to NBL works for me.
The Numbers Man
29-11-11, 13:00
Bubbles under contract for another 2 years at Blaze how can a sponsor ( Spartans nothing more ) make a contracted player play?????
Wishful thinking if they think they will get 3 Blaze players.
Ipswich has deep pockets this year can see them going to play there first.
I think you will find it is an arrrangement from both sides where the Blaze will send off season NBL players to hone thier skills in what is the new "AABL (not sure name). Spartans are only Queensland team in there until at least start of 2014 season seems to be the reality.
Ipswich are doing great things but they play in a state league considered (rightly or wrongly) to be the new third tier. BBI are saying they will be joining in 2013 but that is now the third date they have set and not even gotten to first base as yet.
Given we have no Bullets maybe time to forget old rivallries and start working together to get a pathway best suited for south Queensland athletes. From junior to State League to AABL to NBL works for me.[/QUOTE]
Thanks for your insight Allen!!!!!!!
Unregistered
29-11-11, 15:12
If this is all true????
Caboolture?Caloundra?Coastal Suns should not be there anyway. The junior program needs a lot more focus.
Logan pleeeeeease. They are in they are out. They need to get a game plan first. They would be terrible in QBL. Remember that they have no real connection to WNBL other then some free seats. Not a lot of money left in well after WNBL in local community. Men will be bad made up of children from committee and sponsors I am pretty sure.
Maroochydore falling would be a sad lose for sport. They won a national championship from a one court stadium. Shame BQ on how you have not supported them allowing others to keep snipping away at them de-stabilising the base.
Now to check up on some recent rumours.
King to Wizards. Wrooooong unless he is willing to alienate himself from rest of QBL programs.
Tarrant to coach Wizards a very big maybe but who knows.
Batman and Robin (WNBL) duo not so sure at BBI now due to Wizards now in play. Highest bidder will win..........
Gold Coast trying to get Blaze players to sign before Spartans make selections.
Gameran not going to NZ as first thought. Seems looking to see who is coaching where before committing. Bring your cheque book as Spartans want him back.
Dale Ryan seen coaching Spartans juniors recently along with the great Andrew.
BBI boat leaking badly. Nothing is sacred as far as Board agenda goes. Watch closely to see someone else pushed/jump from ship before Xmas.
Coastal Suns new administrator. Someone want to explain why a great guy like Brett Andrews is now gone.
Brisbane Bullets missed date for confirmation but channel 10 deal is off the table so no NBL is a pretty good bet. Two groups no money, both telling everyone they are nearly there. So is Xmas. Time for BQ, BA under a Larry led campaign to get a lot more active.
Scheibner busy in BBI house recruiting for Spartans. Word is they only have 4 more to sign including the Blaze trio.
Bubbles to sit out the winter, not being willing to play SEABL. Again from the dark side comes that he forgets that if he is selected he will either play there or have some serious time thinking about the game. This was stated at a Spartan faithful function last Sunday. Wonder who will win the battle of the wills. hahahaha
Enough for now. I am off to work. Have a great day everyone.
The Caboolture Suns have No money, No real junior program and No QBL? You can thank the "great guy" for all of this. Let's hope the new administrator does things instead of just talking about it.
Unregistered
29-11-11, 19:59
Maroochy are gone!BULLSHIT
I dont think so , with the amount of junior players around the club and some of the former 18 boys wanting to have a crack, plus the boys from the cabs we could field two squad. As in the past we will not have to pay any of them. This is to maintain the chance of future juniors playing at overseas schools without any restrictions. Our costings will be meet and or club history is as strong as ever.
CLIPPERS
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29-11-11, 21:17
Kirsten Veal signs with Brisbane Capitals for 2012. What a great signing by a great club that always looks after it's women's program. Looks like the Caps women are going from strength to strength, great signing by the hard working GM. We need more like her in our sport.
Unregistered
29-11-11, 23:32
Maroochy are gone!BULLSHIT
I dont think so , with the amount of junior players around the club and some of the former 18 boys wanting to have a crack, plus the boys from the cabs we could field two squad. As in the past we will not have to pay any of them. This is to maintain the chance of future juniors playing at overseas schools without any restrictions. Our costings will be meet and or club history is as strong as ever.
CLIPPERS
Clean your teeth and get to bed Dougie!
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30-11-11, 00:06
Clean your teeth and get to bed Dougie!
Mum said I could stay up!
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30-11-11, 05:27
Kirsten Veal signs with Brisbane Capitals for 2012. What a great signing by a great club that always looks after it's women's program. Looks like the Caps women are going from strength to strength, great signing by the hard working GM. We need more like her in our sport.
You guys should have seen my earlier post, much more informative and a lot closer to the truth. BBI must be feeling the heat getting that removed. The old saying "the truth hurts" must be true!
Any word on how the 2 other applicants, both long serving coaches for the club feel about hearing of the signing on the grapevine? Standard mode of operation for the current management team and their treatment of keen, hardworking and loyal volunteers. One thinks the cupboard will soon be empty if these two join the mass exodus that has occured recently at BBI. I suppose they can just keep paying people, so it's all good.
Kirsten Veal signs with Brisbane Capitals for 2012. What a great signing by a great club that always looks after it's women's program. Looks like the Caps women are going from strength to strength, great signing by the hard working GM. We need more like her in our sport.
Now serious Mr "She who must be obeyed". I know you want us all to know she is doing the best she can but really ............... Maybe i fshe did not keep leaving office to meet you she would get more done and we could employ less staff.
Keep blaming the messenger but we all are starting see exactly what is going on.
Great to see such strong relationships still exist in the back rooms and boardrooms of the basketall world. hahahahaahha
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30-11-11, 11:43
Now serious Mr "She who must be obeyed". I know you want us all to know she is doing the best she can but really ............... Maybe i fshe did not keep leaving office to meet you she would get more done and we could employ less staff.
Keep blaming the messenger but we all are starting see exactly what is going on.
Great to see such strong relationships still exist in the back rooms and boardrooms of the basketall world. hahahahaahha
"Underbasketball-A tale of two Associations"-mini-series starting soon?
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01-12-11, 17:48
According to hammers Twitter.
Jeffries & Gleeson already signed with Hammer that is a tough 3 gaurd rotation.
Mackay easy favourites now with Vandy.
Rumors are Garlepp to Spartans not playing QBL and Bubbles to go with him.
Garlepp to Bendigo
Garlepp to Bendigo
Wonder where he is playing NBL next year.
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02-12-11, 10:37
The Caboolture Suns have No money, No real junior program and No QBL? You can thank the "great guy" for all of this. Let's hope the new administrator does things instead of just talking about it.
and who would "the great guy" be.....
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02-12-11, 16:08
Seems like Lenard King is coaching for the next 2 years Qbl for Northside Wizards
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02-12-11, 16:38
In a coup for Basketball in South East Queensland, Brisbane Basketball has secured WNBL Logan Thunder star and current Australian Jayco Opals Squad member Kristen Veal, to a multiple year deal to Coach the Brisbane Capitals QBL Women.
Kristen will bring a wealth of experience and a great level of knowledge to the Caps program, as well as stability something that has been missing in recent years. With Kristen committed to the BDS Logan Thunder, her off season will see her now make her coaching debut leading the Caps from the sideline.
When asked about coaching compared with playing the point guard position, a role she has played on the international level as part of numerous Australian teams, “leadership qualities are necessary for both and it’s just a different perspective on the action of the game” she said.
Veal is renowned for her tough nosed style of play and her level of commitment something she feels will make the program stronger and she will expect of her players. With Caps fans over the years being eager to see what to expect from their team, Kristen said “a team that is fit, defensively and skill focussed and prides itself on putting the team first”.
In recent weeks whispers of a possible deal had spread through the basketball community and with the excitement surrounding the positive direction the club has seen in the last couple of years, this signing brings more optimism for the home of basketball in South East Queensland.
Kristen on being an integral part of this move forward and to continue to move from strength to strength said “The opportunity to help establish a culture of enjoyable, exciting and engaging basketball, where everyone wants to watch and or play…excites me the most about Coaching at the Brisbane Capitals”.
When General Manager Tracey Wroe was questioned on what this signing meant for the Brisbane Basketball Community “We have the best club competitions, some of the best juniors, the greatest number of local players who go onto college, the AIS and to play for Australia. Now we have one of the most high profile names in this great sport, it’s a fresh, invigorating change and will provide our Women’s program with a wealth of knowledge.”
She later talked about what this will mean for our juniors “they now have someone to aspire to be like, someone who they can talk to and meet whose done it all from playing in the WNBA to playing for Australia, this a major boost for the women’s game in South East Queensland and something no other club can say.”
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02-12-11, 16:39
King to Wizards. Wrooooong
rumour mill 0 for 2... going good guys keep the shit coming.
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02-12-11, 16:59
rumour mill 0 for 2... going good guys keep the shit coming.
King to lead the Wizards
Northside Wizards Basketball today announced they had signed one of Queensland's most respected coaches, Leonard King, to coach their men's team in the Queensland Basketball League for the next 2 years.
The Wizards had been searching for a new Head Coach following the resignation of Paul Haly at the end of last season. “Paul was a great coach and leader of our men's program for the past 5 years and we were disappointed when he advised he was taking a break" offered Chairman Allan Woodford.
"It's now about the future and having Coach King on board supports our aim of providing quality coaches across all Junior & Senior programs. He brings a wealth of experience, both as a player and as a professional coach. Leonard has a real passion to drive our men's program to a new level of success," Woodford added.
King is no stranger to the QBL, having coached the Mackay Meteors from 2007 – 2010, leading them to 2 consecutive finals appearances for the first time in the club's 25 year history. Coach King was awarded the prestigious QBL Coach of the Year award in 2009 and 2010.
Coach King was yesterday thrilled about the opportunity to guide the Wizards in the state’s top basketball competition.
“In 2011, the Wizards reached the QBL Semi-Finals, only to be beaten by Rockhampton. The club has built a good program and we want to contest the state title in 2012. I will be looking to build around the existing player base, and attract some other up and coming young players who are interested in being part of an exciting team.”
The team will begin a pre-season training program before the Christmas holiday period.
The Head Coach of the Women's QBL team is expected to be announced in the next week.
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02-12-11, 21:36
King to lead the Wizards
Northside Wizards Basketball today announced they had signed one of Queensland's most respected coaches, Leonard King, to coach their men's team in the Queensland Basketball League for the next 2 years.
The Wizards had been searching for a new Head Coach following the resignation of Paul Haly at the end of last season. “Paul was a great coach and leader of our men's program for the past 5 years and we were disappointed when he advised he was taking a break" offered Chairman Allan Woodford.
"It's now about the future and having Coach King on board supports our aim of providing quality coaches across all Junior & Senior programs. He brings a wealth of experience, both as a player and as a professional coach. Leonard has a real passion to drive our men's program to a new level of success," Woodford added.
King is no stranger to the QBL, having coached the Mackay Meteors from 2007 – 2010, leading them to 2 consecutive finals appearances for the first time in the club's 25 year history. Coach King was awarded the prestigious QBL Coach of the Year award in 2009 and 2010.
Coach King was yesterday thrilled about the opportunity to guide the Wizards in the state’s top basketball competition.
“In 2011, the Wizards reached the QBL Semi-Finals, only to be beaten by Rockhampton. The club has built a good program and we want to contest the state title in 2012. I will be looking to build around the existing player base, and attract some other up and coming young players who are interested in being part of an exciting team.”
The team will begin a pre-season training program before the Christmas holiday period.
The Head Coach of the Women's QBL team is expected to be announced in the next week.
Old news a deal done a few weeks ago.
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03-12-11, 06:56
In a coup for Basketball in South East Queensland, Brisbane Basketball has secured WNBL Logan Thunder star and current Australian Jayco Opals Squad member Kristen Veal, to a multiple year deal to Coach the Brisbane Capitals QBL Women.
Kristen will bring a wealth of experience and a great level of knowledge to the Caps program, as well as stability something that has been missing in recent years. With Kristen committed to the BDS Logan Thunder, her off season will see her now make her coaching debut leading the Caps from the sideline.
When asked about coaching compared with playing the point guard position, a role she has played on the international level as part of numerous Australian teams, “leadership qualities are necessary for both and it’s just a different perspective on the action of the game” she said.
Veal is renowned for her tough nosed style of play and her level of commitment something she feels will make the program stronger and she will expect of her players. With Caps fans over the years being eager to see what to expect from their team, Kristen said “a team that is fit, defensively and skill focussed and prides itself on putting the team first”.
In recent weeks whispers of a possible deal had spread through the basketball community and with the excitement surrounding the positive direction the club has seen in the last couple of years, this signing brings more optimism for the home of basketball in South East Queensland.
Kristen on being an integral part of this move forward and to continue to move from strength to strength said “The opportunity to help establish a culture of enjoyable, exciting and engaging basketball, where everyone wants to watch and or play…excites me the most about Coaching at the Brisbane Capitals”.
When General Manager Tracey Wroe was questioned on what this signing meant for the Brisbane Basketball Community “We have the best club competitions, some of the best juniors, the greatest number of local players who go onto college, the AIS and to play for Australia. Now we have one of the most high profile names in this great sport, it’s a fresh, invigorating change and will provide our Women’s program with a wealth of knowledge.”
She later talked about what this will mean for our juniors now have someone to aspire to be like, someone who they can talk to and meet whose done it all from playing in the WNBA to playing for Australia, this a major boost for the women’s game in South East Queensland and something no other club can say.”
I love the saying by she who is to be obeyed "something no other club can say".
Here is something no other Womens prgram in the SE can say: Seventh coach in six years!
This will be the fourth coach in 3 seasons under the she who must be obeyed reign.
A few things have to be asked:
What will Dale Ryan think of Veal getting paid a lot more than he is to coach the QBL side?
What about the 2 loyal long serving coaches that were interviewd and found out about the hire on the grapevine, without a phone call, a thank you for your interset, blah blah!
What will the members think when they eventually see the real cost Veal will cost the club. You know they will have to buy all their players, just like last year. Veal will not be doing this to have a terrible season and they need a big influx of talent, that costs more money.
What are the chances of Veal actually staying more than one year. Her history suggests she is a one season wonder. She has been to more clubs than Paris Hilton.
Who will cover for Veal when she is busy with her Opals commitment during this Olympic year? You know the 2 guys who applied and were treated so typically terrible are not helping out. That leaves new BBI coaching guru Jorden Mullen to take over. All I can say is the guy is the Logan Thunder Mascot. Pity he didn't stick to the mascot code of conduct and not speak!!
This hire only ensures in 2013 Brisbane will have their eight coach in seven years. Typical band
aid move by a clueless administration lacking in many areas.
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03-12-11, 08:17
Typical band aid move by a clueless administration lacking in many areas.
Dude, you are one bitter bloke. Could be time to move on, eh.
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03-12-11, 11:13
I love the saying by she who is to be obeyed "something no other club can say".
Here is something no other Womens prgram in the SE can say: Seventh coach in six years!
This will be the fourth coach in 3 seasons under the she who must be obeyed reign.
A few things have to be asked:
What will Dale Ryan think of Veal getting paid a lot more than he is to coach the QBL side?
What about the 2 loyal long serving coaches that were interviewd and found out about the hire on the grapevine, without a phone call, a thank you for your interset, blah blah!
What will the members think when they eventually see the real cost Veal will cost the club. You know they will have to buy all their players, just like last year. Veal will not be doing this to have a terrible season and they need a big influx of talent, that costs more money.
What are the chances of Veal actually staying more than one year. Her history suggests she is a one season wonder. She has been to more clubs than Paris Hilton.
Who will cover for Veal when she is busy with her Opals commitment during this Olympic year? You know the 2 guys who applied and were treated so typically terrible are not helping out. That leaves new BBI coaching guru Jorden Mullen to take over. All I can say is the guy is the Logan Thunder Mascot. Pity he didn't stick to the mascot code of conduct and not speak!!
This hire only ensures in 2013 Brisbane will have their eight coach in seven years. Typical band
aid move by a clueless administration lacking in many areas.
YOU HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD, TOUCHE
YOU HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD, TOUCHE
I have a couple of questions:
First of all I think Kristen Veal would be a good coach ... BUT ..
Will Brisbane "state the criteria for selection" for this team and what will it be?
Can previous Brisbane players be considered? or the fact that they dared leave the Brisbane boat they will be forever hated
Will a group of loyals/juniors be selected to be "seen to care" - then bring in better players as the season progresses
Do you have to be aligned to a certain club or related to key volunteers to be considered for selection?
Brisbane need to be upfront about how the team will be selected, how many paid players will be coming in and plans for the future!!
BTW - extremely disappointed at a very good local coach being overlooked for the job, would have been nice to have a team settle into a 3 year program
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03-12-11, 13:26
YOU HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD, TOUCHE
BBI have no concept of loyalty. At least have the decency to sit down with the two people who actually went through the application process and explain to them why they didnt get it.
Both of these coaches would of actually made the effort to bring some BbI juniors through the ranks and into the QBL program. Wonder if any BBI girls will even be in the team this season or if they will just buy a whole team....
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03-12-11, 17:46
Dude, you are one bitter bloke. Could be time to move on, eh.
Thanks for your concerns, but I have moved UP!
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04-12-11, 06:16
Excuse my ignorance but what qualifications does Veal have as a Coach?
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04-12-11, 06:43
Excuse my ignorance but what qualifications does Veal have as a Coach?
None.
Look who was on the "selection" panel. At least this time she actually got a yes man and an employee to form a psuedo selection panel. Last year she hired the Canadian guy all on her own. That worked out real well didn't it.
One things for sure if the ineviatble happens and this experiment fails, the GM will have 2 scapegoats to carry the can.
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04-12-11, 13:06
QBL men’s head coach Leonard King cordially invites all previous Wizards players and/or anyone interested in trying out for the Wizards in 2012 to a meeting this Thursday night. This will be an opportunity for Leonard to meet as many of you as possible and discuss his thoughts and plans for the pre-season and the 2012 season.
The meeting will be held at Earnshaw State College, corner of Earnshaw and Tuffnell Roads, Banyo on Thursday 8th December at 6.30pm. Please refer to map reference http://www.whereis.com/qld/banyo/tufnell-rd?id=1ADE2DE8A5F4A6 .
Feel free to forward this to anyone who may be interested in attending. Bring your shoes and bball along if you would like to get some shots up after the meeting.
The Numbers Man
04-12-11, 15:52
I love the saying by she who is to be obeyed "something no other club can say".
Here is something no other Womens prgram in the SE can say: Seventh coach in six years!
This will be the fourth coach in 3 seasons under the she who must be obeyed reign.
A few things have to be asked:
What will Dale Ryan think of Veal getting paid a lot more than he is to coach the QBL side?
What about the 2 loyal long serving coaches that were interviewd and found out about the hire on the grapevine, without a phone call, a thank you for your interset, blah blah!
What will the members think when they eventually see the real cost Veal will cost the club. You know they will have to buy all their players, just like last year. Veal will not be doing this to have a terrible season and they need a big influx of talent, that costs more money.
What are the chances of Veal actually staying more than one year. Her history suggests she is a one season wonder. She has been to more clubs than Paris Hilton.
Who will cover for Veal when she is busy with her Opals commitment during this Olympic year? You know the 2 guys who applied and were treated so typically terrible are not helping out. That leaves new BBI coaching guru Jorden Mullen to take over. All I can say is the guy is the Logan Thunder Mascot. Pity he didn't stick to the mascot code of conduct and not speak!!
This hire only ensures in 2013 Brisbane will have their eight coach in seven years. Typical band
aid move by a clueless administration lacking in many areas.
Mr Scheibner.... you have outdone yourself!!!!!!
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04-12-11, 17:06
Mr Scheibner.... you have outdone yourself!!!!!!
Thanks, glad you liked it. If you think I care that you have "outed" me, guess again. I know for a fact that the people it is intended for know exactly who the author is on this one and a few others.
I guess if anyone knows how BBI operates, it would be me. So you can all look forward to more information coming your way. Please remember the vast majority of members at BBI are fantastic people and I have lots of great life long friends from there. Most that speak to me are very concerned of the direction the place is taking. I can assure you that as long as they continue to voice their concerns about the "new" BBI to me, I will share them on here. It is a public message board about basketball, right?
Just make sure you only give me credit for the ones I write, my style is pretty obvious. One other thing when I am out at Wizards next please stop by and say giddday.
PS: You spelled my name correctly too, bonus point for you, but really, you can call me Rob.
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05-12-11, 09:14
Thanks, glad you liked it. If you think I care that you have "outed" me, guess again. I know for a fact that the people it is intended for know exactly who the author is on this one and a few others.
I guess if anyone knows how BBI operates, it would be me. So you can all look forward to more information coming your way. Please remember the vast majority of members at BBI are fantastic people and I have lots of great life long friends from there. Most that speak to me are very concerned of the direction the place is taking. I can assure you that as long as they continue to voice their concerns about the "new" BBI to me, I will share them on here. It is a public message board about basketball, right?
Just make sure you only give me credit for the ones I write, my style is pretty obvious. One other thing when I am out at Wizards next please stop by and say giddday.
PS: You spelled my name correctly too, bonus point for you, but really, you can call me Rob.
You have all been part of this committee and management - what happened? All been pretty full of yourselves for a few years, did all the egos clash??
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05-12-11, 16:25
You have all been part of this committee and management - what happened? All been pretty full of yourselves for a few years, did all the egos clash??
What happened was the GM. When things don't go her way she runs to the corner and throws someone under a bus. She's been getting a lot of exercise lately!
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06-12-11, 11:46
Canberra Capitals have announced they have put a development team in SEABL, is this the end of the Gladstone Power / capitals team?
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06-12-11, 12:22
What happened was the GM. When things don't go her way she runs to the corner and throws someone under a bus. She's been getting a lot of exercise lately!
Most accurate statement ever on ben does!!
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06-12-11, 21:16
Canberra Capitals have announced they have put a development team in SEABL, is this the end of the Gladstone Power / capitals team?
I guess all the time they spent developing their talent instead of just buying it will now pay off......Oh wait sorry.
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06-12-11, 21:22
What is the latest with player movements?
Bored with talking about administrators.
Northside spending up to keep Coach King Happy?
Brisbane lost Garlepp seems they will have spare funds then.
Ipswich still looming as a powerhouse if all the rumblings are correct.
Mackay is SOOOOO deep now it is not funny.
Rocky will be happy to spend up with new major sponsors on board.
Heard Townsville is going budget , maybe no NBL players.
Gold Coast heard they are already training.
Maroochy will benfit from Cabooltures dimise with players heading up the highway.
Cairns ??? Havent heard will they get some help with a couple more players.
Let me know keen to hear.
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11-12-11, 20:45
What happened to BBI'S Bring Back The Bullets 3 on 3 Comp? What a money making joke, not 1 dollar raised would ever go towards bringing back the bullets. Shame on you guys for taking advantage of well meaning people.
So what is happening? Caboolture said to be out, and Maroochy possibly joining them? (which I doubt)
I haven't heard either way, but if Caboolture was to drop out, that would pave the way for Gladstone to join Bundy, Maroochy, Northside and BBI in their pool.
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13-12-11, 06:52
Caboolture out, season shortened to 16 games, pools rearranged (5 in south).
Merry Xmas
13-12-11, 09:51
Another year gone and more of ther same to look forward to. Thought I would end year with some small things just to light up the boards over this very merry part of the year. Now where to start,
Merry Xmas to she who must be obeyed, A $30,000 pay rise is a great way to see out the year if the rumours are true.
Pay rise I also hear for the "Lying King" with his promotion to QBL from Spartans. Just hope the Wiz have enough in bank to recruit Rhys for you so someone knows what is happening on the court, Maybe you can ask the Broom to take a pay cut.
On a downer I just do not see why GBL will be $110 a game in 2012. Maybe time to rethink jumping to Carina given fees are less abd prize money on offer.
Seems even social teams will be assisting "she who must be obeyed" pay rise, Someone in the know please tell me I am wrong about the amount and I will apologise. The pay cut the bench buddies are being told they have4 to take (15percent) for admin fees should see even more happy campers. BBI better make sure the new employees )bench) are covered by workers compenstaion and super given they are not accepting these people fall under the same rule as refrees.
Talkimg about BBI staff. I hear we also have a new office manager on over $50,00 a year. Someone please tell me how Wizards and Spartans can get by on one major emploee and we need at least 7 I can think of. Oh that is right they have volunteers still. Go figure.
Last thing with QBL going to 16 games does that mean fees will go down. hahahahha
Well time to go. Merry Xmas to everyone.
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13-12-11, 10:36
16 Game season is a joke but it is all most teams can afford.
Puts real pressure on teams to be good early.
Interesting to see who King gets at Wizards as yould would assume he is not going to just work with " local talent " .
Pollock coaching South west - no shock there but will be struggling for players with only Teys looking like playing with others heading over seas and to Spartans.
With Veal coaching women at BBI does that mean no money for studs in the mens team.
Can't see them making playoffs with the squad they had last year without Garlepp.
Rocky and Ipswich spending up huge.
Heard Rocky secured Cam Trigger with Mcdade , Golsen , Brad Williamson .
Ippy looking like Gleeson , Jeffries , Heal ( to play ) , Stolly , Behrendorf , Petrie ( in talks ).
Caboolture gone will all players move up to Maroochy?
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13-12-11, 11:40
Wouldn't Golson, McDade and Trigger make 3 imports ?
Unregistered
13-12-11, 13:45
Could be wrong, but Rocky rarely have everything tied up this early. Putting out all the best names from their recent imports list as recruiting targets is a no brainer. Trigger may be less inclined towards QBL these days given his NBL form.
Bundaberg Radiology Bulls
13-12-11, 15:29
We are pleased to announce the re-signing of veteran John Weiland. Weiland is the 3rd player to sign for the Radiology Bulls 2012 season after an impressive finish to 2011 which saw him become a member of the starting five for our back to back wins to close the season. He joins Will Shackleford and Shane Davis as the other contracted players for 2012.
Weiland was a member of the Hervey Bay powerhouse teams of the early 00’s before playing for the Gold Coast and more recently for Bundaberg. “On defence John can guard every position, he rebounds well on offence and defence, we saw in the last games of 2011 having him of the floor gave our offence better execution. John uses his knowledge of the game very well, he is an important figure in our games and the development of our young players” as described by Head Coach Danny Page, while Weiland had this to say “I wanted to come back, I enjoy playing in bundy, the home crowd is great! With a fresh start, a few new faces adding to the same core of guys, we can achieve anything this year.”
Danny are you locked in to coach the men? Was talk a while back that Pags was in the running.
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13-12-11, 19:55
Danny are you locked in to coach the men? Was talk a while back that Pags was in the running.
Hahahahaha, you are joking aren't you. I could just imagine the committee allowing that. Pags should stick to the Celtics kids.
Radiology Bears & Bulls
14-12-11, 12:04
Danny are you locked in to coach the men? Was talk a while back that Pags was in the running.
Go here for all for up to date information on the Radiology Bears & Bulls for 2012.
Bears Transaction Tracker: http://www.sportingpulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-4921-0-0-0&sID=187692
Bulls Transaction Tracker: http://www.sportingpulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-4921-0-0-0&sID=187690
Radiology Bears & Bulls
15-12-11, 15:21
We are please to announce the signing of 21 year old wing player Leeara Creet. Creet was a member of Queensland u16, u18 and u20 State Teams leading her side to a National Championship and receiving a Athletic Scholarship to Newberry College in the United States. Previously played 3 seasons in a QBL with an average over 12 points per game.
Head Coach Dean Page with his take on the newest signing, “With our playing team almost finalised Leeara is the final piece in the puzzle, she is a tough, tenacious, defensive spe^^^^^^t who thrives on stopping her opponent. By adding "Ra" to our roster we now have spe^^^^^^t players for every role on the floor.”
The success of the 2011 Radiology Bears again a factor in securing the signing, “Bundy is a really close knit team & with such fantastic community support it was an easy decision to come & play here” as described by Creet.
Follow the Radiology Bears and Bulls on facebook: www.facebook.com/BundabergBearsBulls
Radiology Bears & Bulls
15-12-11, 16:30
We are pleased to announce we have secured the services of Rachel Maenpaa for season 2012. Head Coach Dean Page describes the signing, "With her speed and versatility Rachel will add a new dimension to our game play, she can play 4 positions on the court inside, outside and on the fast break for offence. We identified Rachel early as a target that fits into our championship goal, very happy we landed her signature".
Maenpaa played her college basketball at Indiana State University before turning pro having since played in Portugal, Switzerland and Slovakia before coming to Australia. In 2009 Maenpaa averaged 16 points and 8 rebounds in the QBL improving in 2010 to 23 points and 10 rebounds, making the playoffs each year.
Rachel Maenpaa quoted on making the move to the Radiology Bears, “I am really excited about playing for the Radiology Bears, the people are great & watching the team chemistry on their run to the final last year just made me want to be a part of the program here”.
go the bulls
16-12-11, 11:38
Danny are you locked in to coach the men? Was talk a while back that Pags was in the running.
There was never any talk of pags coaching the bulls won't be in bundaberg next year and did not apply for position there were several applications including former bull, spartan,hurricane and ispwhich player mick catlin being the most interesting.
Dan is the man go the bulls
also sad to see kisha lee not return for the bears she was great for US last season and 09 would be good to see her in the league again go bears
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19-12-11, 19:17
We are pleased to announce we have secured the services of Rachel Maenpaa for season 2012. Head Coach Dean Page describes the signing, "With her speed and versatility Rachel will add a new dimension to our game play, she can play 4 positions on the court inside, outside and on the fast break for offence. We identified Rachel early as a target that fits into our championship goal, very happy we landed her signature".
Maenpaa played her college basketball at Indiana State University before turning pro having since played in Portugal, Switzerland and Slovakia before coming to Australia. In 2009 Maenpaa averaged 16 points and 8 rebounds in the QBL improving in 2010 to 23 points and 10 rebounds, making the playoffs each year.
Rachel Maenpaa quoted on making the move to the Radiology Bears, “I am really excited about playing for the Radiology Bears, the people are great & watching the team chemistry on their run to the final last year just made me want to be a part of the program here”.
Looks like Bundy are following in the footsteps of the Gladstone womens program and looking to bye championships. If Kyle doesn't play does that make zero locals on the roster..... Good player development
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28-12-11, 20:17
Gold Coast Rollers Mens would like to invite everyone who would like to be selected in the 2012 team to our open trials/scrimmages. Venue TBA . We will be starting on the 10th Jan then every Thursday and Tuesday after , approx 7.30- 9pm.
Everyone is welcome even if you just want to have a run.
Please bring a reversible singlet.
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29-12-11, 14:24
heard rumours that the rockets might be without the services of the scott brothers (paul and glen) next year, doesn't do much for their bench
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04-01-12, 14:04
That's OK, I'm sure they're capable of outsourcing their entire team if need be. The locals haven't had access to actually train in the stadium during their own time for years so they'll never really be good enough for anything other than rebounding, playing defense and passing to the paid studs anyway.
Interested Onlooker
05-01-12, 09:15
That's OK, I'm sure they're capable of outsourcing their entire team if need be. The locals haven't had access to actually train in the stadium during their own time for years so they'll never really be good enough for anything other than rebounding, playing defense and passing to the paid studs anyway.
I think someone has their wants and desires mixed up - you can count on your hands the number of rocky locals who have busted their asses by having the DESIRE to compete, then you have a plethora of those that WANT to play and couldnt get out of their own to achieve it.......as i understand it the place is open to those that want to train from 6am most days
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05-01-12, 19:08
Northside have King coaching qbl men and Murry coaching qbl women by the look of it.
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06-01-12, 10:26
Anyone with any knowledge of who is suiting up for who this year? What teams have added some pieces to take them to the next level?
Ipswich for mine look solid with additions of Gleeson, Jeffries returning and Heal now coaching. Will Behrendoorf be back? Williamson?
Gold Coast? Will Aucoin be ready for start of season? What Blaze guys will actually play there? Rumours of some old heads returning? Anyone got any inside info on this one?
SW?? Zac Carter? Teys? Are they going around again here or fled to greener pastures like Broomy?
Wiz...have added Broom and Coach King. Will need to add some considerable talent to replace Gleeson given their locals aren't much chop. Is Bubbles going around again for them?
Maroochy...with Suns folding do they pick up some of their guys to strengthen a weak crew?
Toowoomba - Are they returning Legan and Chase to go with their solid young local crew? Could be a tough squad with another year together and maybe adding one more piece.
BBI - with all the $$$ floating around here surely they will poach a big name from somewhere? Garlepp gone but given that they are pushing the Bullets bid they could roll out with more than just young, local talent?
Bundy - SD, Shack, Hanson??? Young head coach. Who else are they throwing $$$ at this year given their inability to develop local talent to fill out their roster.
Gladstone - no more Blair Smith if what I hear is true? Tough year last year in a tough conference. Always seem to find solid imports, but struggle to recruit Aussie talent. Wortho coming there in 2013 will help and Colin Donavan supposedly the interim coach this year.
Rocky - $$$ galore, don't think Stevie will be back here (thanks 36ers). Some saying Trigger to return, others saying Golson & McDade? Either way they will be there come finals time. Earlier poster said no Scott boys this year? Any truth? Also have heard Williamson's name brandied around here.
Mackay - defending champs and struck gold with Vandy moving there to work for BQ. Best front court in the league with Kingma and Tim C if he returns? A lot hinges on PG if they can secure Martin again. Have serious $$$ as well and will recruit well to be a top 4 team again. Improving local talent with be confident after championship season.
Townsville - should have won it all last year? Got out coached in playoffs against Rocky. Ben Allen decided to take another night off. Seriously deep squad if they can return all their guys. Egan is best 4 in the league, Kelvin, C.Cedar & Blanchfield should all be back? Although restricted minutes will hit crocs guy hard this year. Could also add Norton if he isn't hurt. Anyone know which Crocs guys will be suiting here?
Cairns - With Kerry Williams healthy again and the local core still being present with Vale, Brebner, Comino, Adekponya should all be available this team could challenge Rocky and Mackay in the North for top spot. Could possibly also add Brad Hill and/or Dowdell if they stick around town in off-season. Making them uber deep.
Not really fair that one of Rocky, Mackay, Cairns or Townsville will miss out on finals given they will almost certainly be 4 of top 6 teams in the league.
Feel free to add any player movements to keep everyone informed of where people are headed. Should be a great year, shame we have to wait so long for it to start!
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06-01-12, 11:01
what's the go? anyone know when this is out?
what's the planned starting date?
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09-01-12, 11:10
Clippers mens tryouts this saturday 14th 4 till 6 30 at Maroochy stadium
and Tuesday 17th 6 30 till 8 30 at Mountain creek high school
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11-01-12, 11:32
Another year gone and more of ther same to look forward to. Thought I would end year with some small things just to light up the boards over this very merry part of the year. Now where to start,
Merry Xmas to she who must be obeyed, A $30,000 pay rise is a great way to see out the year if the rumours are true.
Pay rise I also hear for the "Lying King" with his promotion to QBL from Spartans. Just hope the Wiz have enough in bank to recruit Rhys for you so someone knows what is happening on the court, Maybe you can ask the Broom to take a pay cut.
On a downer I just do not see why GBL will be $110 a game in 2012. Maybe time to rethink jumping to Carina given fees are less abd prize money on offer.
Seems even social teams will be assisting "she who must be obeyed" pay rise, Someone in the know please tell me I am wrong about the amount and I will apologise. The pay cut the bench buddies are being told they have4 to take (15percent) for admin fees should see even more happy campers. BBI better make sure the new employees )bench) are covered by workers compenstaion and super given they are not accepting these people fall under the same rule as refrees.
Talkimg about BBI staff. I hear we also have a new office manager on over $50,00 a year. Someone please tell me how Wizards and Spartans can get by on one major emploee and we need at least 7 I can think of. Oh that is right they have volunteers still. Go figure.
Last thing with QBL going to 16 games does that mean fees will go down. hahahahha
Well time to go. Merry Xmas to everyone.
Hows this for some radical thinking.......Get rid of the excessive staff (6 of the 7) maybe and drop our fees! OMG...Is that to rational? Remind me to bow when I walk past her holiness. Legend of BBI....NOT.
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11-01-12, 17:12
what's the go? anyone know when this is out?
what's the planned starting date?
any idea when the draw is comin out?
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12-01-12, 06:36
any idea when the draw is comin out?
last year was not till march I thought.
Read online Matt Hanson not returning to Bundy, staying in US after being recently married.
Bundaberg Radiology Bulls
13-01-12, 07:49
Bundy sign 2nd import: https://www.facebook.com/BundabergBearsBulls
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13-01-12, 13:38
Bundy sign 2nd import: https://www.facebook.com/BundabergBearsBulls
QBL needs to bring in a salary cap otherwise we are going to see more teams like cabs disappearing. Next t-bar, then Maroochy, then SW, then Ipswich n goldie. The south teams just can't compete with the money the northern/central teams are getting for their programs. I personally would like to see more money and time spent on developing and keeping juniors instead of having teams made up of 90% ring ins.
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13-01-12, 19:52
i hear Townsville aren't paying anyone this season!
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13-01-12, 20:21
Anyone with any knowledge of who is suiting up for who this year? What teams have added some pieces to take them to the next level?
Ipswich for mine look solid with additions of Gleeson, Jeffries returning and Heal now coaching. Will Behrendoorf be back? Williamson?
Gold Coast? Will Aucoin be ready for start of season? What Blaze guys will actually play there? Rumours of some old heads returning? Anyone got any inside info on this one?
SW?? Zac Carter? Teys? Are they going around again here or fled to greener pastures like Broomy?
Wiz...have added Broom and Coach King. Will need to add some considerable talent to replace Gleeson given their locals aren't much chop. Is Bubbles going around again for them?
Maroochy...with Suns folding do they pick up some of their guys to strengthen a weak crew?
Toowoomba - Are they returning Legan and Chase to go with their solid young local crew? Could be a tough squad with another year together and maybe adding one more piece.
BBI - with all the $$$ floating around here surely they will poach a big name from somewhere? Garlepp gone but given that they are pushing the Bullets bid they could roll out with more than just young, local talent?
Bundy - SD, Shack, Hanson??? Young head coach. Who else are they throwing $$$ at this year given their inability to develop local talent to fill out their roster.
Gladstone - no more Blair Smith if what I hear is true? Tough year last year in a tough conference. Always seem to find solid imports, but struggle to recruit Aussie talent. Wortho coming there in 2013 will help and Colin Donavan supposedly the interim coach this year.
Rocky - $$$ galore, don't think Stevie will be back here (thanks 36ers). Some saying Trigger to return, others saying Golson & McDade? Either way they will be there come finals time. Earlier poster said no Scott boys this year? Any truth? Also have heard Williamson's name brandied around here.
Mackay - defending champs and struck gold with Vandy moving there to work for BQ. Best front court in the league with Kingma and Tim C if he returns? A lot hinges on PG if they can secure Martin again. Have serious $$$ as well and will recruit well to be a top 4 team again. Improving local talent with be confident after championship season.
Townsville - should have won it all last year? Got out coached in playoffs against Rocky. Ben Allen decided to take another night off. Seriously deep squad if they can return all their guys. Egan is best 4 in the league, Kelvin, C.Cedar & Blanchfield should all be back? Although restricted minutes will hit crocs guy hard this year. Could also add Norton if he isn't hurt. Anyone know which Crocs guys will be suiting here?
Cairns - With Kerry Williams healthy again and the local core still being present with Vale, Brebner, Comino, Adekponya should all be available this team could challenge Rocky and Mackay in the North for top spot. Could possibly also add Brad Hill and/or Dowdell if they stick around town in off-season. Making them uber deep.
Not really fair that one of Rocky, Mackay, Cairns or Townsville will miss out on finals given they will almost certainly be 4 of top 6 teams in the league.
Feel free to add any player movements to keep everyone informed of where people are headed. Should be a great year, shame we have to wait so long for it to start!
Gleeson done for year for Ippy. They are chasing players hearing they are struggling for numbers.
South West no Carter , No Broome No Teys....Struggle street.
Goldie will play small ball no bigs returning.
Toowoomba will struggle to attract talent from brisbane and none local running around.
Brisbane will go back to an under 18s team with no garlepp will struggle.
Northside have Broome and nothing else at moment No Bubbles No Gleeson where are their points going to come from?
Bundy lashing out finally on a point guard will really improve their squad ( Danger team)
Gladstone always have good imports but nothing local other than what they have had before
Mackay Legit Legit Legit if they can get the Hawks boys back.
Rocky got some cash to spend , maybe buy their fans some teeth....
Townsville no cash will be just the locals no NBL boys.
Cairns could be big improvers with the addition of a couple of NBL bodies.
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17-01-12, 18:25
QBL needs to bring in a salary cap otherwise we are going to see more teams like cabs disappearing. Next t-bar, then Maroochy, then SW, then Ipswich n goldie. The south teams just can't compete with the money the northern/central teams are getting for their programs. I personally would like to see more money and time spent on developing and keeping juniors instead of having teams made up of 90% ring ins.
a points cap would be a better idea with local players developed by an association being encouraged to stay by getting a points dispensation.
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17-01-12, 21:43
QBL needs to bring in a salary cap otherwise we are going to see more teams like cabs disappearing. Next t-bar, then Maroochy, then SW, then Ipswich n goldie. The south teams just can't compete with the money the northern/central teams are getting for their programs. I personally would like to see more money and time spent on developing and keeping juniors instead of having teams made up of 90% ring ins.
Here here....great idea. It is getting out of control in the league. It is purely whoever has the most money wins the comp!
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18-01-12, 21:34
the heat will still have Norton, Cedar, Blanchfield and Tudehope from the Crocs and add local ex NBL players Robertson, Egan, Costanzo... should be still OK.
i'd say they would also have Rees, Vanderjagt (Dave), Ferguson, Duroux, even Luke Can is back there too. Pretty good squad!
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19-01-12, 11:58
North
Mackay
Rocky
Townsville
Cairns & Gladstone missing out
Central
Bundy
Northside
Brisbane & maroochydore missing out
South
South West
Ipswich
Gold Coast & Toowoomba missing out.
Unregistered
19-01-12, 12:12
It all looks to be about right.....apart from the Southern pool predictions! There is no way in this world that South West or Ipswich will be better than the Goldie! They'll probably challenge for the top of the league this year with the same squad as last year plus some talented additions!
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19-01-12, 16:11
North
Rocky/mackay
Townsville
Cairns
Gladdy
Central
Northside
Maroochy
Bundy/Bris
South
Goldy
Ippy/SWM/Twmba
Unregistered
20-01-12, 10:13
North
Mackay
Rocky
Townsville
Cairns & Gladstone missing out
Central
Bundy
Northside
Brisbane & maroochydore missing out
South
South West
Ipswich
Gold Coast & Toowoomba missing out.
What are you on? Gold Coast missing out? You do know we are talking basketball...They will definately challenge for top spot
Unregistered
20-01-12, 10:45
Why has BQ changed the restricted player rules?
Last years rules somewhat encouraged players to come back and play in Queensland, now any overseas d1 player who plays 25% mens, 35% womens is restricted.
The NBL restricted is 25% mens/35% womens, hardly enticing high level players a competitive place to play and to help raise the level of the development coming through.
I don't know if I would go as far as the QBL coach from Bundy who tells me every time we chat and this comes up that there should be no player restrictions, salary cap or points cap at all in NBL or ABA, especially none on Australians but there is some merit to a middle ground between that and BQ rules now.
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20-01-12, 12:32
I think Gold Coast were lucky last year with the pool they are in and didnt beat any of the top teams anyway.
Bundy will be a true suprise package.
South West are legit with former Laker playing for them now.
Salary cap will not work as no one can afford the cost of an independant to investigate errors.
A points system would be of greater value to balance the talent drain from guys heading to the richer clubs.
Nbl uses this aswell as a salary cap and it seems to work well.
Points need to be awarded by a governing body that ranks players and is open to negotiation after the ranking is produced.
Points awarded on basis of previous stats , time with a club ( reduction ) , college stats , pro stats and minutes , ranking of pro programmes.
This is a fair and equitable system.
Best if BA set a standard by which all competitions adhere to. NBL have waht suits them as a professional League. SEABL have a pretty solid points rule system. BA just needs to formalise what everyone else can do. Perhaps the very same logic as SEABL uses given they encourage loyalty through points system to those returning to junior club. 2 imports plus limited NBL playing time players or more NBL players with only one import. It is not that hard. I think that the new immmgration policies about what a person visiting can and can not do is also relevant.
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20-01-12, 16:43
Why has BQ changed the restricted player rules?
Last years rules somewhat encouraged players to come back and play in Queensland, now any overseas d1 player who plays 25% mens, 35% womens is restricted.
The NBL restricted is 25% mens/35% womens, hardly enticing high level players a competitive place to play and to help raise the level of the development coming through.
I don't know if I would go as far as the QBL coach from Bundy who tells me every time we chat and this comes up that there should be no player restrictions, salary cap or points cap at all in NBL or ABA, especially none on Australians but there is some merit to a middle ground between that and BQ rules now.
Where can we find these new rules?
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23-01-12, 07:52
Points system in QBL wouldn't work because:
- all top-points (10's) players are NOT equal. The rich clubs will still have an advantage in buying up the very best available players \ imports.
- assuming it's based on statistics (the only real "objective" way), you'll still have good players in POD teams playing a more limited role than what they could elsewhere, and being ranked down accordingly as they don't produce the stats they're probably capable of.
- and probably the biggest problem of all: what happens if the points cap actually means that some teams have to shed some talent? Will they drop any of the really good players? What happens to the dropped players - do they uproot and move to go play basketball for no money?
Midas Touch
23-01-12, 19:06
One of GC best and most loyal young talents has decided to leave.
Are they becoming the Rocky/Mackay of the south just recruiting before local development.
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24-01-12, 07:17
One of GC best and most loyal young talents has decided to leave.
Is his name Midas Touch?
Points system
24-01-12, 11:38
Points system in QBL wouldn't work because:
- all top-points (10's) players are NOT equal. The rich clubs will still have an advantage in buying up the very best available players \ imports.
- assuming it's based on statistics (the only real "objective" way), you'll still have good players in POD teams playing a more limited role than what they could elsewhere, and being ranked down accordingly as they don't produce the stats they're probably capable of.
- and probably the biggest problem of all: what happens if the points cap actually means that some teams have to shed some talent? Will they drop any of the really good players? What happens to the dropped players - do they uproot and move to go play basketball for no money?
What a point system does do is make it very important to start developing home growns so less imports are needed.
Also the message about a GC junior jumping. How does that make them the Mackay/Rocky of south. Do you mean they have recruited from someone else or that the northern clubs are now turning to Gold Coast as a breeding ground.
Back to points. Not that hard to do.
Foreign players 5 points No more then three of top 2 from points scale
Restricted NBL players 4 points No more then three of top 2 from points scale
Un-restricted NBL players 2 points
Player who did not play with your club for at least 2 seasons in juniors 1 point.
Players who played in juniors or did not play junior rep anywhere free
Allow a team a total of 20 points per roster of 12. Self managed. That would/could be:-
Example A B
2 Foreign 10 points 2 players I foriegn 5 points
1 NBl res 4 Points 1 player 2 NBL res 8
1 NBL u/r 2 Points 1 player 2 NBL U/r 4
2 Outsiders 4 Points 2 player 1 outsiders 2
6 locals 0 Points 6 players 6 locals 0
Points 20 12 players 12 players 19 points
A team like this keeps it real and afordable for those that can ensuring they have to put some effort into juniors. As you can see the points mean that a team must have at least 6 locals playing.
Have a 5 year fade out points sytem for import players. Will ensure theystart getting serious about developing and ensures Australian players get better taken care of.
You could even add if they have a current local junior on bench subtract a point.
Not that hard to make work. Each team will make sure other teams are within points system. No work for BQ either which is something they would want. hahaha
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24-01-12, 12:31
This weeks hot topic poll on the Bulls and Bears page is how many imports would you allow if you were the boss?
https://www.facebook.com/BundabergBearsBulls
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24-01-12, 14:25
One of GC best and most loyal young talents has decided to leave.
Are they becoming the Rocky/Mackay of the south just recruiting before local development.
Yes Gold Coast will lose players while they are not paying players.
Will continue to use those that are willing to work for their spot.
Pretty sure they use whoever turns up to trials.
Local talent has been bought away from Coast and will continue to be while clubs are preparred to pay.
Ask any of the guys playing and they are all preparred to play for each other to try and achieve a common goal , not bank balance.
Good try with the scare mungering.
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24-01-12, 16:37
What a point system does do is make it very important to start developing home growns so less imports are needed.
Used to be every associations primary reason for being was to develop home grown players and people. Some associations still do some do to varying degrees and some just keep blowing dough so some committee people can feel important rubbing shoulders with pro players. Just the differing cultures of different associations.
Actually sense a positive trend the last 2 seasons as associations are feeling the reality of national and global fiscal climates and a few of them have felt the empty feeling of 'selling the farm', blowing the budget, and sitting at the next committee meeting with no silverware and nothing but a few chest pumping moments to show for spending at the expense of the greater association in the longer term. Course there are still a couple that seem to have an endless supply of dosh but everyone runs out of things to hock eventually.
In support of the import expenditure debate one could venture that the initial investment in high priced imports attracted new supporters families and players to the association and now, a few years after the practice began and with those associations enjoying robust competitions and even a few 'fruits of their labour' starting to emerge from the junior ranks, its reduced their reliance (and expenditure) on imports.
Still early days and nothings perfect but some positive trends and realistic attitudes starting to emerge. Like, does anyone really believe that because such and such an association wins a QBL title (or comes close) because they spent massive money on players that they are in any way a 'better' association or place to play than the next?? Really i reckon most long timers just smirk and say" there goes another temporary association or BQ bail out job". Really, water always finds its own level, common sense prevails and most associations are managing their import expenditure/association development ratios quite well.
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26-01-12, 14:31
Actually sense a positive trend the last 2 seasons as associations are feeling the reality of national and global fiscal climates and a few of them have felt the empty feeling of 'selling the farm', blowing the budget, and sitting at the next committee meeting with no silverware and nothing but a few chest pumping moments to show for spending at the expense of the greater association in the longer term. Course there are still a couple that seem to have an endless supply of dosh but everyone runs out of things to hock eventually.
What comp are you watching ?
Have a look at all the old Cross teams who left the full state to pursue that dream: Ippy, Tbar, Bundy, Gladdy, Logan, Caboolture, Maroochy, etc
Two have already fallen to the almighty dollar, Gladdy isn't far behind, and the others are spending more this year than they have in the last 10 years.
I don't think Rocky or Mackay are spending any less, and Brissie had their first import last year.
Not sure what is happening at Northside but I am sure King wasn't free and I am sure he won't be happy with just locals. Maybe he can bring Homicide and Cortez :)
GC may not pay their locals but I am sure there are a number of teams that would welcome the benefits they receive from the Blaze, like the big man running the program.
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26-01-12, 22:13
What comp are you watching ?
Have a look at all the old Cross teams who left the full state to pursue that dream: Ippy, Tbar, Bundy, Gladdy, Logan, Caboolture, Maroochy, etc
Two have already fallen to the almighty dollar, Gladdy isn't far behind, and the others are spending more this year than they have in the 10 years.
Wrong Bundaberg and Gladstone are both sprouting major cutbacks in mens and minor in womens spending.
Has been an intelligent discussion thus far on the matter.
FWIW I personally think the current 'system' is fine. I don't have a problem with Rocky, Bundy, Gladdy and Mackay recruiting heavily - these are locales which will always see junior talent shift away for whatever reason, they NEED to get quality players from somewhere.
Cairns and Towny are lucky with NBL programs to pluck talent from.
Teams in the SEQ corner have the advantage of having a greater chance to retain juniors that have come through the ranks, plus there is a much larger talent pool to obtain senior players from.
I believe the big problem is attracting players to play in our state league, and also retaining those already playing. Everybody here could probably name 4-5 players off the bat from their circle of friends or own local association who could have legit claims to playing state league, but don't for whatever reason.
To this end I can offer no solid solution, but as per previous years I still firmly believe overhauling the underpinning D League will go a ways to keeping and developing talent that isn't interested or not ready for QBL (sorry, this is a SEQ suggestion only). Change the name to something that will reach out to more people. Allow ANY club to play, so long as they are affiliated to an association, paid up and can provide a suitable court. Would perhaps get legitimate interest from Hervey Bay down to Tweed-ish. Not difficult to create a draw that would alleviate travel times in some games.
I'll bite on the BBI import comment someone made previously. Apart from Garlepp, they have 'paid' for a few recent imports, so it's not like it was something new there.
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27-01-12, 14:07
Tuesday 31st January 2012 from 7.30-9.00pm at Craigslea State Primary School, Hamilton Rd, Chermside West (off-street car parking available) and Thursday 2nd February, time and venue to be confirmed.
All players that want to be considered for the QBL men’s team in 2012 are required to attend.
Unregistered
27-01-12, 17:04
Not sure what is happening at Northside but I am sure King wasn't free and I am sure he won't be happy with just locals. Maybe he can bring Homicide and Cortez :)
Nor am I, but if you consider King left Mackay with a sold-out sponsors box situation and a waiting list of 15 (at roughly twice the asking price as when he began), basketball on Mackay radio and television, some heavy-weight financial backers and basketball as a profile sport in a rugby league town, one might assume Nthside have invested in his program building potential rather than his ability (or otherwise) to win basketball games.
Remains to be seen if he has the same appeal to city folk as he did to the regional population but indications are certainly that he would be a good investment in the Nthside's future growth.
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30-01-12, 12:36
[QUOTE=Mr bEn;38576] Would perhaps get legitimate interest from Hervey Bay down to Tweed-ish. Not difficult to create a draw that would alleviate travel times in some games./QUOTE]
Hervey Bay very strong possibilty of entering D league in 2012, they have been training for a few weeks now....How that will fit in will be interesting, will they be apart of the Southern or Central D league..
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30-01-12, 16:43
Looks like Bundy are following in the footsteps of the Gladstone womens program and looking to bye championships. If Kyle doesn't play does that make zero locals on the roster..... Good player development
It is very hard to develop players when there is not even a womens comp in Bundy. Having a winning team will hopefully be the catalyst to bring more ladies and juniors girls into basketball in Bundy, which will help for future players. I hear the local junior girls are coming along nicely.
Unregistered
30-01-12, 21:29
Doubtful when your QBL coaches just care about careers not the club. Recruit, win then leave. No local development as per usual in Bundy.
Unregistered
31-01-12, 00:41
Doubtful when your QBL coaches just care about careers not the club. Recruit, win then leave. No local development as per usual in Bundy.
Not sure how much you know. This sounds like a rash, uninformed statement. Perhaps this is has been the case in the past, but the current squad has a number of youngsters while the team of 12 will most probably have at least a couple local youngsters
Unregistered
02-02-12, 13:08
I like it how everybody just assumes a good coach can"develop" good players no matter what sort of base they are starting with. Newsflash - there's no use trying to polish a turd. Also, you can only beat the competition that you have available. Once you are king of the hill, it's a hell of a lot harder to justify to yourself busting your arse to improve any further.
So regional centres without many years of hard work in raising competitive juniors right through the ranks are always going to be like 5-10 years away from "developing" much decent talent. Obviously no coach is going to last that long when every team expects results now or within a couple of years at best. So all you can really do is bring in talent from other places to get a head start on raising the level of competition and get some results on the court. Whatever local talent that you do have available should benefit from the examples set by the imports and improve behind the scenes in training against some decent opposition. Obviously if the divide in talent is too much then they may instead be deterred and give up on ever having a chance at some real minutes. I think you'll find that those who give up usually don't really have what it takes anyway.
The other consideration for regional centres is that you have to develop a very specific type of talent in order to actually benefit from them long term. If they're too good then they'll attract NBL interest and end up playing elsewhere more often than not. But they really need to be on the cusp of NBL-level to really make much of an impact in our league. And obviously that pretty much rules out anybody over about 6'4" since coaches are also guilty of perpetuating the same talent manufacturing myth as everybody else and will take on any big lank they can find as a project.
So yeah, it's a hell of a lot harder than most people believe. It could be said that some regional centres (*cough* rocky *cough*) may take the importing to an extreme level, overlooking perfectly serviceable locals in the pursuit of championships, but to be honest I think this is a bit overblown by tall-poppy syndrome.
Unregistered
02-02-12, 14:24
Does anybody know the rule for guys on break between college seasons? Are they allowed to play in the QBL? I'm sure teams would be trying to pick up guys coming back..
So yeah, it's a hell of a lot harder than most people believe. It could be said that some regional centres (*cough* rocky *cough*) may take the importing to an extreme level, overlooking perfectly serviceable locals in the pursuit of championships, but to be honest I think this is a bit overblown by tall-poppy syndrome.
I'll bite - would you care to elaborate on who the Rocky locals were that have actually busted their asses to gain quality minutes in the QBL/ABA, those i mean that havent actually played ??
You might need to adjust your radar a little to see who vigorously recruits over the top of their locals, whether it be in order to be competitive or too actually win the competition.
All things considerd, I would suggest that the detailed strategy in Rockhampton for the desired participation, growth and devleopment is on par, if not better than anywhere in the state - it's one of the major reasons so much time and energy has been put into the QBL/ABA program given the exposure the sport recieves in the community.
Bottom line is simple - QBL means different things to different associations.
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03-02-12, 13:01
Does anybody know the rule for guys on break between college seasons? Are they allowed to play in the QBL? I'm sure teams would be trying to pick up guys coming back..
I don't think they are allowed to play.
Radiology Bears&Bulls
03-02-12, 14:09
Bundaberg Basketball is pleased to continue the commitment to the success of its student-athletes opening up a fully equipped Homework Room. Open from 3.15pm each school day our junior members have free access to a quiet room with air conditioning, laptops, and wifi internet access for the students to use on their own devices.
Bundaberg Basketball also now opens the new look new menu canteen everyday after school packed with healthy food and drink options. Completing the new afternoon program at WIN Stadium is access to 2 tutors and several other primary and high school teachers.
The Homework Room is a free of charge service continuing the commitment to the success of our junior members in basketball, school and life.
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03-02-12, 15:27
Bundaberg Basketball is pleased to continue the commitment to the success of its student-athletes opening up a fully equipped Homework Room. Open from 3.15pm each school day our junior members have free access to a quiet room with air conditioning, laptops, and wifi internet access for the students to use on their own devices.
Bundaberg Basketball also now opens the new look new menu canteen everyday after school packed with healthy food and drink options. Completing the new afternoon program at WIN Stadium is access to 2 tutors and several other primary and high school teachers.
The Homework Room is a free of charge service continuing the commitment to the success of our junior members in basketball, school and life.
Wow! Some forward thinking management there!
"the success of our junior members in basketball, school and life"...cant get a better ethic than that.
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03-02-12, 21:12
Bundaberg Basketball is pleased to continue the commitment to the success of its student-athletes opening up a fully equipped Homework Room. Open from 3.15pm each school day our junior members have free access to a quiet room with air conditioning, laptops, and wifi internet access for the students to use on their own devices.
Bundaberg Basketball also now opens the new look new menu canteen everyday after school packed with healthy food and drink options. Completing the new afternoon program at WIN Stadium is access to 2 tutors and several other primary and high school teachers.
The Homework Room is a free of charge service continuing the commitment to the success of our junior members in basketball, school and life.
Love your work Bundy!
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04-02-12, 08:30
I'll bite - would you care to elaborate on who the Rocky locals were that have actually busted their asses to gain quality minutes in the QBL/ABA, those i mean that havent actually played ??
You might need to adjust your radar a little to see who vigorously recruits over the top of their locals, whether it be in order to be competitive or too actually win the competition.
All things considerd, I would suggest that the detailed strategy in Rockhampton for the desired participation, growth and devleopment is on par, if not better than anywhere in the state - it's one of the major reasons so much time and energy has been put into the QBL/ABA program given the exposure the sport recieves in the community.
Bottom line is simple - QBL means different things to different associations.
Well "It could be said" + "may" + "overblown by tall poppy syndrome" I thought might suggest that I don't necessarily hold to that view. And Rocky is obviously the target due to tall poppy syndrome. I guess Mackay has emerged as the new Rocky of late and there's a few other candidates as well, but my post was more of a general obeservation than specifically about Rocky.
Since you are from Rocky though - I think it's to be expected that when a team is so successful and has their best locals either off the bench or playing a limited role (ie. defend, rebound, pass to imports) then you are always going to have those kind of things thrown your way. I realise that there's a lot that goes on behind the scenes (and obviously age now a big factor) that can mean things work out that way, but obviously you guys still have at least 1 quality local that isn't over the hill and has certainly shown in past seasons that he's capable of a lot more than the role he's been playing recently. This one I'm thinking of has at times been your go-to defensive stopper, out of position backup PG (and even PF for that matter), a regular starter more than 3 seasons back (when more of a rookie) and should really now be in the prime of his QBL career at roughly 27 years of age. He is instead a role player off your bench with minutes reducing each year.
That said, when it's a choice of putting the responsibility on this (or other) local and probably making the playoffs (and who knows from there), or buying in that 1 more guy (knowing that the locals will still be there anyway) and being almost certain of challenging for the title, then I know it's a no-brainer from a GM's persepective. But then I would imagine that this kind of thing could also be seen as a slight to your local players and is probably not a morale booster for guys who might be holding out hope for something bigger. As long as you manage those expectations (eg. "Coach: What do you expect from us? Player: I want to start. Coach: OK if you want to start then you need to <insert critique here>. We can help run you through individual sessions, etc.") then it's probably harmless, but if you don't then don't be surprised to see your local guys showing less and less commitment each year.
I will ask about one other player - a guy who was in state teams right through juniors, went on to play SC and went fairly well, then played for Rocky and went nowhere at all. That's another one that probably could have been a contributor and should be in his prime right now. Hear he's been coaching instead lately. What would it be worth to your program to have both of these local guys playing at starting level right now?
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05-02-12, 18:31
Had to read the above a few times but there are a few good points well made. I'd say at a guess the writer is probably one of the grass roots stalwarts that make associations happen around the country, tend to stay out of the limelight and are in it for the community and social capacity building that sporting associations provide our society. One of the most genuine and valuable perspectives we find in community sport.
I see their point(s) from the community base and local identity standpoint and agree wholeheartedly. An association takes on an identity and culture of it's own when past players who may have played their juniors there, may have played some elite ball there or whatever, then return to the association as sponsors, committee and most importantly, bring their own off spring down to the same association to begin their sporting life.
Then amongst all the societal value of community and social capital building, up pops the (sometimes controversial) requirements of professional sport. The requirements that are necessary to make the program, well, professional, and to ensure mass appeal and therefore financial viability. I do feel the quandry is more pronounced in Regional Centres where their community identity is sometimes proudly aligned to their representative sporting programs and lets face it, ordinary Aussies love the feeling of being apart of something that is the best or winningest.
The really smart (and successful) professional sporting organisations manage to provide a sense of also 'belonging' to their city's NBL/QBL/NRL/AFL (whatever), programs for the local inhabitants and alleviate the feeling of being 'outsiders' in their own town or association. I mean does anyone in Townsville really give a fig that Johnathon Thurston came from Sydney, or in Mackay, that John Fitzgerald came from Brisbane? These organisations (to name just two) were smart enough to contract the right people to their playing rosters, people who, by their community involvement outside of their playing responsibilities engender a sense of acceptance from the locals, in fact making themselves 'honorary locals'. Naturally they are outstanding athletes as well which fulfils the needs of the program to be close or on top of the winniers dias.
Been watching the evolution of our own QBL for a few years now from both standpoints and, call me rosy coloured, but I sense that a number of Clubs are starting to get it right by meeting the needs of all their members and consumers (including the professional sponsors) and better still that some of the emerging Clubs are following their models with adaptions for their local markets and circumstances. Some quality years just ahead I predict! (But I was dead wrong with last night's lotto numbers so take my predictions or leave them!)
Peace.
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05-02-12, 20:12
From Bundy site...
Bears
Staff
Head Coach - Dean Page -
Assistant Coach - Brenton Edwards
Assistant Coach in charge of Youth Development - Lucinda Doughty
Youth Development Coach for Wide Bay - John Weiland
Team Manager - Moira Edwards
Conditioning and Running Coach - Wayne Tilyard
Physio - Marty Giles
Apprentice Coach - Vacant
Bulls
Staff
Head Coach - Danny Page
Assistant Coach - Darryn Roche (Australian Institute of Sport)
Assistant Coach - Luke Appel (Community College of Baltimore County)
Youth Development Coach - Matthew Caughley
Youth Development Coach for Wide Bay - John Weiland
Conditioning and Running Coach - Wayne Tilyard
Physio - Neil Petersen
Team Manager - Vacant
Apprentice Coach - Vacant
Radiology Bears&Bulls
06-02-12, 07:13
It is with mixed feelings we announce that John Weiland has moved from the playing roster to the coaching staff for 2012. Weiland originally had signed and has been working towards playing however with a new professional appointment has decided he does not have the ability to commit to the playing workload.
With the Bulls Coaching Staff and Weiland keen to stay connected we have created the position of Youth Development Coach for Wide Bay Region. Bundaberg Basketball and the Bundaberg Radiology Bears & Bulls enjoy a great connection with the Hervey Bay Hurricanes club where Weiland is a junior coach. Weiland will identify young players giving them the opportunity to trial for the Bears & Bulls rosters.
John Weiland on the change, “It was a tough decision to make to not play, but without the ability to commit to the workload of individual skills, strength, conditioning and then team training work it is a decision I am forced to make, I am very excited to continue my association with the program and help guide players from our region into the QBL. The coaches and I have already spoken about several players who are being looked at during an upcoming junior tournament in Bundaberg”
Head Coach Danny Page comments “From a playing roster view moving one of your starting 5 presents a challenge to work around, I appreciate John and am very happy he is excited to continue to be apart of the program and look forward to placing the players he has identified on our QBL roster.”
Unregistered
07-02-12, 05:32
New Hot Topic Poll on www.facebook.com/BundabergBearsBulls
Radiology Bears&Bulls
07-02-12, 11:44
As has become routine for Kyle Keirnan each offseason he fields contact from other QBL clubs, we are pleased to announce that earlier this week Keirnan signed for the 2012 season. Keirnan has scored over 1,000 points in the Bulls uniform, hitting over 275 three pointers. Keirnan is also prominent in Bundaberg Basketball having coached the U18 Men over 5 years in a row.
When asked why he stuck with the Bulls for 2012 Keirnan went on to tell us “We have a great group of guys who put in a huge amount of work for the team and the club but really enjoy what they do and help each other really enjoy playing. Coming back I also look forward to being a part of our style of play keeping our stuff simple and letting the players go out there and just play is going to be fun to play and fun to watch, looking forward to rekindle the connection with Shack! Last but not least is the great local support that we get from both sponsors and fans, this isn’t a better home crowd or community in the QBL.”
Head Coach Danny page on re-signing Keirnan “For a long time I have appreciated Kyle’s ability to play basketball, one of the most pleasing things to come out of the 2011 season was seeing Kyle break loose in our last 3 home games scoring, getting assists and stopping opposition players. Kyle sets a tone for our players who work or go to school by working out 6am mornings or 6pm evenings while making the time to coach our junior players”.
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07-02-12, 13:40
As has become routine for Kyle Keirnan each offseason he fields contact from other QBL clubs, we are pleased to announce that earlier this week Keirnan signed for the 2012 season. Keirnan has scored over 1,000 points in the Bulls uniform, hitting over 275 three pointers. Keirnan is also prominent in Bundaberg Basketball having coached the U18 Men over 5 years in a row.
When asked why he stuck with the Bulls for 2012 Keirnan went on to tell us “We have a great group of guys who put in a huge amount of work for the team and the club but really enjoy what they do and help each other really enjoy playing. Coming back I also look forward to being a part of our style of play keeping our stuff simple and letting the players go out there and just play is going to be fun to play and fun to watch, looking forward to rekindle the connection with Shack! Last but not least is the great local support that we get from both sponsors and fans, this isn’t a better home crowd or community in the QBL.”
Head Coach Danny page on re-signing Keirnan “For a long time I have appreciated Kyle’s ability to play basketball, one of the most pleasing things to come out of the 2011 season was seeing Kyle break loose in our last 3 home games scoring, getting assists and stopping opposition players. Kyle sets a tone for our players who work or go to school by working out 6am mornings or 6pm evenings while making the time to coach our junior players”.
Is this site BenDoes or BundyDoes, just doing a quick check
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07-02-12, 14:51
Is this site BenDoes or BundyDoes, just doing a quick check
Booooo hooo..... whether it be Bundy or Brisbane or any other club for that matter, posting information, news articles, press releases etc is the reason Bendoes is here.... to support basketball!
So what is your club up to, since you are so critical of bundy?
Unregistered
07-02-12, 14:51
Is this site BenDoes or BundyDoes, just doing a quick check
mmmm what does ben do????
Nothing else happening on here so it is interesting finding out what other clubs are up to
Unregistered
07-02-12, 18:31
Booooo hooo..... whether it be Bundy or Brisbane or any other club for that matter, posting information, news articles, press releases etc is the reason Bendoes is here.... to support basketball!
So what is your club up to, since you are so critical of bundy?
Orlando Magic is my club and we just lost today to Clippers. Can't wait till wed here to take on the Heat.
Radiology Bears&Bulls
08-02-12, 11:08
Bundaberg Basketball is pleased to announce the opening of Court 2. Court 2 is designed to give children a more appropriate sized court to learn how to play basketball. The court is used exclusively by Aussie Hoops, holiday camps and u8 and u10 teams.
Court 2 was previously an outdoor court is now covered providing protection from sunburn while allowing the Aussie Hoops sessions to continue during windy and wet conditions.Court 2 is an exact ¾ sized basketball court fitted with height adjustable glass backboards that range from 6ft to the standard 10ft height.
Beginning in term 3 2011 our Aussie Hoops program now runs Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 3.45pm and 4.45pm while u8 and u10 games are Friday evenings.
Teaching Aussie Hoops are players and coaches from the Bundaberg Radiology Bears & Bulls including Rachel Maenpaa, Shane Davis, Dean Page, Luke Appel and Danny Page.
Continuing the commitment to our junior members in basketball, school and life employment applications were sought for Aussie Hoops coaches with Caitlin Clancy (u18), Caitlin Edgar (u16) and Campbell Duncan (u16) being successful applicants.
Unregistered
08-02-12, 14:59
Bundaberg Basketball is pleased to announce the opening of Court 2. Court 2 is designed to give children a more appropriate sized court to learn how to play basketball. The court is used exclusively by Aussie Hoops, holiday camps and u8 and u10 teams.
Court 2 was previously an outdoor court is now covered providing protection from sunburn while allowing the Aussie Hoops sessions to continue during windy and wet conditions.Court 2 is an exact ¾ sized basketball court fitted with height adjustable glass backboards that range from 6ft to the standard 10ft height.
Beginning in term 3 2011 our Aussie Hoops program now runs Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 3.45pm and 4.45pm while u8 and u10 games are Friday evenings.
Teaching Aussie Hoops are players and coaches from the Bundaberg Radiology Bears & Bulls including Rachel Maenpaa, Shane Davis, Dean Page, Luke Appel and Danny Page.
Continuing the commitment to our junior members in basketball, school and life employment applications were sought for Aussie Hoops coaches with Caitlin Clancy (u18), Caitlin Edgar (u16) and Campbell Duncan (u16) being successful applicants.
well that is some fantastic QBL preseason news....maybe shackleford can teach them how to miss out on the playoffs but still have the presence of mind to abandon defence after performing 'the slam dunk'.
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08-02-12, 17:46
well that is some fantastic QBL preseason news....maybe shackleford can teach them how to miss out on the playoffs but still have the presence of mind to abandon defence after performing 'the slam dunk'.
6 Members of your QBL program including pros giving their time to the kids is exactly what you lot are always havibg a dig a regional clubs for not doing.
Unregistered
09-02-12, 09:17
New Hot Topic on www.facebook.com/BundabergBearsBulls
Unregistered
09-02-12, 09:43
Maybe Bundy should get their own forum like spartans have...
Maybe Bundy should get their own forum like spartans have...
With comments like that no wonder our sport is in so much trouble. Someone has a go and we all start to bag them for trying to be better.
Stop and think. Mark Bragg had a dream and set the path for Townsville to be part of the NBL. Rodd Popp did it in Cairns. Rocky next cab of the rank in promoting better and gaining massive community support. Districts saw what was happening and chose a different path. Now we see changes happening in Mackay and Bundy and rather then see this as a challenge we sit back and bag. Look at Townsville, Cairns and Districts to see what can be achieved. Well done Rocky, Gladstone (to a point), Mackay and now Bundy on having the courage to have a go and the committment to see it through.
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09-02-12, 13:47
Maybe Bundy should get their own forum like spartans have...
Just about says it all, the attitude of people, anything new or up and coming or showing any postive information people just have to bag it out, change is good new competion is great get rid of the old attitude peoples that's what has been killing this sport ! It's time for praise and acknowledgment and support along with encouragement .
Unregistered
09-02-12, 15:28
Wow! Some forward thinking management there!
"the success of our junior members in basketball, school and life"...cant get a better ethic than that.
Fantastic idea. Looks like a heap of good work is going on in Bundy!
Unregistered
09-02-12, 16:20
not bagging it at all, but what does this have to do with qbl competition. basically you are saying any club that plays qbl can post anything they like in here, if its an aussie hoops camp or new person running the canteen or anything at all...
maybe i should've said lets keep it on topic, good on you for having some initiative in attempting to improve bundy bball.
districts obviously believe that nobody other than the clubs they have listed are having a go. "no wonder our sport is in so much trouble"
Unregistered
10-02-12, 10:30
anyone have an idea when the season starts - or maybe just a general time frame for the first week?
Radiolgy Bears&Bulls
10-02-12, 14:23
This weekend Bundaberg hosts Under 16 and 18 boys and girls teams travelling from Rockhampton, Gladstone and Hervey Bay for the final round of the Central District Championships whereby the champion junior club of Central Qld will be crowned.
As a part of the weekend QBL Players from Gladstone Power and Bundaberg Radiology Bears are playing an exhibition match after the final junior game on Saturday evening, entry fee will be the $2 as per the junior tournament with proceeds going to BBI Junior Basketball.
Suiting up this weekend from the 2011 Grand Final Team Bundaberg Radiology Bears are Kylie Giles, Stacey Howard, Stef Rehbein, Caitlin Clancy, Paige Wharton and Lucinda Doughty, new players include American Rachel Maenpaa and Leeara Creet from Newberry College in America.
From the U14 Bundaberg Bears team Zoe Campbell makes her senior debut while Samantha Bainbridge makes her second appearance after an 8 point blast in the 2011 game v Hervey Bay Hurricanes Women. Both Sam’s and Zoe’s fathers have played many seasons for the Bulls.
Continuing the commitment to the all around development of the program, Bundaberg Radiology Bears Assistant Coach Brenton Edwards has been given the reigns for this weekend’s game, a move also used last year during the season to raise the level of both coaches and players in the program.
Tip Off: 7.15pm
Venue: WIN Stadium
3 Flint Street
Bundaberg
Cost: $2 Entry (includes junior tournament per day)
Team List
G Samantha Bainbridge (U14)
F Zoe Campbell (U14)
G Caitlin Clancy (U18)
G/F Leeara Creet
C Lucinda Doughty
G Kylie Giles (Captain)
G/F Stacey Howard
G/F Rachel Maenpaa
F Stef Rehbein
G/F Paige Wharton
Head Coach: Brenton Edwards
Assistant Coach: Lucinda Doughty
Team Manager: Moira Edwards
Unregistered
10-02-12, 16:13
allowing 12-13 year olds to play in an elite womens game - gutsy move. good luck.
Unregistered
11-02-12, 05:25
well that is some fantastic QBL preseason news....maybe shackleford can teach them how to miss out on the playoffs but still have the presence of mind to abandon defence after performing 'the slam dunk'.
Whats funny is bundy actually got a steal on that play!
Unregistered
12-02-12, 13:37
anyone have an idea when the season starts - or maybe just a general time frame for the first week?
Most likely 12th may!
Radiology Bears&Bulls
13-02-12, 13:36
WIN Stadium hosted the deciding round of the Under 16 & 18 Central Districts Carnivals with congratulations to the Bundaberg Bears U16 Women on winning the Central Districts Championship.
Saturday night QBL Players from Gladstone and Bundaberg put on an exhibition game for the junior players with Bundaberg winning 60-56. New Bears American Rachel Maenpaa leading the way with 21 points while Leeara Creet also a new recruit for 2012 finished with 18 points.
On Sunday Bundaberg Basketball Inc represented Basketball at the Super Sports Day hosted by the PCYC and presented by Sport and Rec QLD and the Australian Sports Commission. Children attending the event were treated to games, competitions, prizes and some tips from QBL Coaches Danny Page and Luke Appel, and QBL Players Shane Davis, Rachel Maenpaa, Leeara Creet and QBL Champion Katie Rose from Gladstone.
This Weekend WIN Stadium hosts the championship round of the Under 12 & 14 Central Districts Carnivals, Bundaberg Basketball will again be putting on an exhibition game between the Bundaberg Radiology Bulls and the Gladstone Power Men. All proceeds from the $2 door, canteen and the bar will go to Bundaberg Junior Basketball.
Unregistered
13-02-12, 13:43
WIN Stadium hosted the deciding round of the Under 16 & 18 Central Districts Carnivals with congratulations to the Bundaberg Bears U16 Women on winning the Central Districts Championship.
Saturday night QBL Players from Gladstone and Bundaberg put on an exhibition game for the junior players with Bundaberg winning 60-56. New Bears American Rachel Maenpaa leading the way with 21 points while Leeara Creet also a new recruit for 2012 finished with 18 points.
On Sunday Bundaberg Basketball Inc represented Basketball at the Super Sports Day hosted by the PCYC and presented by Sport and Rec QLD and the Australian Sports Commission. Children attending the event were treated to games, competitions, prizes and some tips from QBL Coaches Danny Page and Luke Appel, and QBL Players Shane Davis, Rachel Maenpaa, Leeara Creet and QBL Champion Katie Rose from Gladstone.
This Weekend WIN Stadium hosts the championship round of the Under 12 & 14 Central Districts Carnivals, Bundaberg Basketball will again be putting on an exhibition game between the Bundaberg Radiology Bulls and the Gladstone Power Men. All proceeds from the $2 door, canteen and the bar will go to Bundaberg Junior Basketball.
Photos: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.345168462181110.82829.277563902274900&type=3
Radiology Bears&Bulls
15-02-12, 06:06
We are pleased to announce the addition of Wayne Tilyard to our staff, Tilyard was a representive cross country runner and a sprinter as an athlete, he now is a trainer, volunteering at our Gym Partner the YMCA and has recently worked with Stawell Gift sprinters.
Tiylard originally from Wagga Wagga, NSW grew up playing AFL, Rugby Union, running Cross Country and running Sprints also heavily involved in AFL as an umpire at the Australian Country Championships and working with AFL boundary umpires in Melbourne.
So far Tilyard has taken combined Bears and Bulls sessions building their base of fitness in preparation for explosive training as the season gets closer. Bears Head Coach on the addition “With the quality of the league it is important we keep improving, a major focus of this is our conditioning, the best teams and the best players are in the best shape.”
Unregistered
15-02-12, 08:26
does the draw come out this year?
Unregistered
15-02-12, 11:51
does the draw come out this year?
Did you mean the draw for Bundaberg Div 1? Or for QBL?
Unregistered
15-02-12, 12:12
does the draw come out this year?
The initial draft draw came out last tuesday or wednesday.
The associations had till 12pm this past monday to request changes or alterations to the draw.
So it will be interesting to see how long it takes for the draw proper to come out now that this date has past
Unregistered
15-02-12, 17:26
Reading QBL website news see Bundy spending up big again this year, forking out for a elite strength guy...
Unregistered
16-02-12, 06:24
Nothing wrong with posting Bundy news on Bendoes, but does it have to hijack a thread that is meant to be discussing the pre-season for the whole league? Please create a seperate Bundy news thread.
Unregistered
16-02-12, 10:06
Nothing wrong with posting Bundy news on Bendoes, but does it have to hijack a thread that is meant to be discussing the pre-season for the whole league? Please create a seperate Bundy news thread.
The "whole league" is more than welcome to discuss on here. I don't agree with the posting of junior garbage on this thread but most of it is relevant to the topic. Only seems like a hijack because no other clubs are posting
The "whole league" is more than welcome to discuss on here. I don't agree with the posting of junior garbage on this thread but most of it is relevant to the topic. Only seems like a hijack because no other clubs are posting
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Great job by Bundy in the last month staying active online and engaging the greater community. Thei facebook feed has been very good. Shame other associations aren't making as much use of the various platforms available to them. It's not like it costs them $$$.
Unregistered
16-02-12, 13:27
Brad Williamson to Rocky
Worst kept secret of the year.
Good fit in thier system , they will be tough as hell again if they get the same bigs back.
Gamge back to Mackay - good defender seems like a good club guy.
Gold Coast lost jaydan Tom - quality big man will they have any replacements.
Gianni playing in maroochydore again.
Who Else has Northside got other than Broom?
Unregistered
16-02-12, 16:18
Interesting times with Bundy signing Alan Stein on as Strength and Conditioning guru. A lot of his stuff is very good, hope it pays off for them.
http://www.strongerteam.com/
No, I am not a Bundy coach/player/official, just like what they're doing.
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16-02-12, 22:09
draw comes out tomorrow........... apparently
Radiology Bears&Bulls
17-02-12, 06:29
This weekend Bundaberg Basketball hosts another deciding round of the Central Districts Carnivals, this time for Under 12 & 14 teams. Saturday evening after the 5.30pm Under 12 Bundaberg Bulls v Gladstone Power game, Bundaberg Basketball is putting on an exhibition game between the Bundaberg Radiology Bulls and the Gladstone Power Men.
Tip off is 7.15pm Door entry is $2 with all door, canteen and bar profits going towards Bundaberg Junior Basketball.
The playing roster for this weekend is full of familiar faces with only Adan Walsh not having represented Bundaberg previously and Aiden Potter making his senior debut. Returning to the Bulls from previous seasons are Jaime Campbell (2008) and Michael Jenkin (2009).
Roster:
Jaime Campbell
Shane Davis (Captain)
Michael Jenkin
Jared Keirnan (u20)
Kyle Keirnan
CJ Kennedy
Jordan Long
Nathan Marsh (u20)
Caleb Mortensen (u20)
Aiden Potter (u18)
Adan Walsh
Staff:
Head Coach: Danny Page
Assistant Coach: Darryn Roche
Assistant Coach: Luke Appel
Youth Development Coach: Matthew Caughley
Just had a look at the QBL draw. Gold Coast back to playing at TSS, and Neers bringing games back to USQ.
Unregistered
17-02-12, 15:00
Just had a look at the QBL draw. Gold Coast back to playing at TSS, and Neers bringing games back to USQ.
and the draw is where????
and the draw is where????
http://www.basketballqld.net.au/index.php?id=14&tx_ttnews[year]=2012&tx_ttnews[month]=02&tx_ttnews[tt_news]=145&cHash=2e0a2cad170032cb1044b809c55fc02f
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20-02-12, 15:34
I don't think they are allowed to play.
I heard that once they are at college, they can play when back on break? The same reason Christian was allowed to play last season for Gold Coast?
Just had a look at the QBL draw. Gold Coast back to playing at TSS, and Neers bringing games back to USQ.
Also Northside playing at Brendale not Entertainment centre.
Bundaberg Radiology Bulls
21-02-12, 11:23
Bundaberg Radiology Bulls turn to Hervey Bay for latest signing.
We are pleased to announce the signing of Adan Walsh, a 6'6 forward from Hervey Bay. One of 5 players making the 90 minute drive several times a week for QBL practice Walsh has impressed the organisation and now becomes an official member of the Bulls team for 2012.
Walsh was a member of the Queensland Academy of Sport Basketball program, representing Queensland at Under 16 & 18 levels. Walsh brings championship focus and work ethic to the club having been a member of the Hervey Bay Hurricanes Southern Cross Championship in 2004 and more recently a member of The Southport School's 2009 GPS Premiership.
Head Coach Danny Page comments, "Adan has shown he has sound fundamentals, good conditioning, a great team attitude and work ethic, these are the key areas of focus for our ball club, he adds to the program the Championship habits that we are focussed on building from U12's through to the QBL teams, Adan is one of 4 new players to the Bulls in 2012 with all 4 being Championship winners at high levels. The crowd already enjoy watching Adan play drawing the 2 biggest cheers on the night for his long range three followed up by a off the spot dunk on the next possesion".
Walsh is excited to be with the Bulls for 2012, "Coming in and working towards goals and pushing it to the limit everyday is just such an enjoyable thing for any sportsman, we are having a great time so far in Bundy. What I hope to bring to the team is that constant work ethic and energy, we have to push it to the limit all 120 minutes for the 3 or 4 times we train as a group and then for all the extra things we do in the gym or on court in small groups".
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21-02-12, 15:05
I heard that once they are at college, they can play when back on break? The same reason Christian was allowed to play last season for Gold Coast?
No they can't.
No they can't.
I think it's a case by case basis.
A player can come back and play on an 'amateur' team and not lose elgibility. That is, a team where no player is receiving any kind of payment or kickback. Maroochydore has been a good example of this.
Somebody correct me if I'm wrong. I know there are plenty of people here who are well-versed in such matters.
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21-02-12, 16:12
I have heard once you are enrolled at the college you can play although if you accept any form of payment you are ineligible. Grape vine though. Haven't seen any of the paperwork.
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21-02-12, 19:52
Depends on league, d2 can play with pros, d1 cant. NAIA can do pretty much whatever the school lets them, JUCO no hassles.
Adan Walsh great pick up, another player never given a chance on the Coast after coming through the ranks.
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22-02-12, 15:14
Depends on league, d2 can play with pros, d1 cant. NAIA can do pretty much whatever the school lets them, JUCO no hassles.
Adan Walsh great pick up, another player never given a chance on the Coast after coming through the ranks.
This is pretty much right, with a few exceptions. There are no leagues in Aust that D1 players can play in (funny enough though they can play in US Summer Leagues for example - typical lack of understanding of Oz by NCAA).
D2 players need to have permission from their school before they are permitted to play. In that permission the school would be seeking from the club that the player would not be paid or receive benefits other than those required for the comp i.e. accomm, travel, meals only associated with away games etc. I understand the rules have been relaxed some in that it now no longer matters that other players in the team are paid - only that the college player is not.
Juco is a little tricky because players usually dont bother with getting their NCAA clearing house amateur status clearance sorted. The biggest issue for those players is what they did straight after school. I understand there is a 12mth grace period (for D1 or D2 - which Juco players will hopefully progress to) i.e. so you could play QBL straight after finishing school before u head to a Juco - but if u play a 2nd season before heading over u will have eligibility issues.
I am no expert, but I have 2 kids who have played at D2 and Juco - and also the QBL without problems. That said - read the NCAA rules yourself (get them online off their publications website)
DB
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24-02-12, 11:02
Depends on league, d2 can play with pros, d1 cant. NAIA can do pretty much whatever the school lets them, JUCO no hassles.
Adan Walsh great pick up, another player never given a chance on the Coast after coming through the ranks.
Do the research yourself and check with basketball Australia for giudance and the school that the kid is trying to go to.
DO NOT just gamble on this as it is a kid's future at stake.
Adan would be a great pick up for Bundy he is a great young man and was not able to make the squad last couple of years but was very close. The Gold Coast were pretty shit though 15 and 3 I think.
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24-02-12, 11:18
Adan would be a great pick up for Bundy he is a great young man and was not able to make the squad last couple of years but was very close. The Gold Coast were pretty shit though 15 and 3 I think.
Yep, 15-3 is 'pretty shit' indeed. Obviously would have been 18-0 if Adan had have been played.
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24-02-12, 11:31
With Shane Heal now taking the Kings job is Ben T going to be appointed the new head coach of Ipswich this year ?
Don't think Shane would have time to coach it and keep NBL commitments.
I personaly want him involved in the league as I think it gives our league a great advertisment.
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24-02-12, 11:33
Yep, 15-3 is 'pretty shit' indeed. Obviously would have been 18-0 if Adan had have been played.
TOUCHEE!!!!! haha good reply .
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24-02-12, 13:15
http://www.nbl.com.au/news/article/2012/february/sydney-kings-sign-shane-heal-as-head-coach-for-the-remainder-of-the-2011-2012-season-1/
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24-02-12, 15:42
Yep, 15-3 is 'pretty shit' indeed. Obviously would have been 18-0 if Adan had have been played.
From what i understand, Adan didn't want to be a part of a QABL program when he was on the Gold Coast due to work. So beating up on the GC for not giving him a chance is harsh; it was more a case of him choosing not to take on the extra burden of QABL training and road trips and not that he wasn't given an opportunity.
And yes, 15-3 is a great regular season record, but at the end of the day that's all it indicates - the REGULAR season. Falling when it mattered in the quarter finals to a - with all due respect - younger, far less experienced BBI team was not so great!
With that being said, it sounds like there will be some strong teams in the South this year with the Gold Coast certainly being one of them!
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29-02-12, 21:48
http://www.sportingpulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-4826-0-0-0&sID=63303&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=18510801
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29-02-12, 22:50
http://www.sportingpulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-4826-0-0-0&sID=63303&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=18510801
Thought Brisbane was naming their teams tonight?? Who made men and women?
BR Bears & Bulls
01-03-12, 05:42
“The Club Hotel Pre-season Challenge”
Be there as the Bundaberg Radiology Bears & Bulls take on QBL Powerhouse the Rockhampton Cyclones & Rockets in a Preseason Challenge at WIN Stadium.
Date: Saturday 3rd of March
Time: BR Bears 4.30pm, BR Bulls 6.30pm.
Location: WIN Stadium, 3 Flint Street, Bundaberg South
Cost: $5 General Entry
Canteen and Bar open from 4.00pm
2 on Debut as BR Bulls name team for The Club Hotel Preseason Challenge.
The Club Hotel Preseason Challenge against QBL Powerhouse the Rockhampton Cyclones & Rockets kicks off 4.30pm Saturday. Two changes have been made to the BR Bulls roster from their first preseason game two weeks ago after three impressive weeks of practice and a 20 point performance in BBI Div 1 by Luke Iacobucci he has been given his first senior singlet for Bundaberg, joining him on debut is Nic McKewin from Aldridge college, making a ninety minute drive up to four times a week to train with the Bulls for the past three weeks.
BR Bulls:
Jaime Campbell
Shane Davis
Luke Iacobucci
Michael Jenkin
Jared Keirnan
Kyle Keirnan
CJ Kennedy
Jordan Long
Nathan Marsh
Nic McKewin
Aiden Potter
Date: Saturday March 3rd
Time: BR Bears v Rockhampton Cyclones 4.30pm
Time: BR Bulls v Rockhampton Rockets 6.30pm
Venue: WIN Stadium, 3 Flint Street, Bundaberg South.
Entry: $5 General Admission.
Canteen and Bar open.
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02-03-12, 22:45
What happens if a team has nominated both men & women, but fails to actually field a women's team?
Hearing whispers from up in mountaineer town that the women's coach has walked and they can't get a replacement.
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03-03-12, 06:15
Wondering if any other clubs are charging their D league teams a fee above their normal game fees to play D League?
The Brisbane Capitals have informed their men's D league team that they will be charged an extra 280 dollars (probably an admin fee, lol) each to play D league. They players were informed that BBI don't have the money to play if this fee is not introduced! This is historic stuff here, never happend before. Their coach is a volunteer too, so no money is going to him. Wonder if they will even offer him a free Caps polo this season, unlike last year.
Well here is a novel idea BBI, how about you pay one less import? BBI have been VERY active players in the free agent market and have been offering very competitive prices to lots of players. For the first time in history the men's team will have at least 3 players getting paid. The women have been throwing money at everyone to try and justify their intial out lay to entice the new coach there. Both teams will spend unprecendented figures on their two teams.
Here is another option; Rumour has the salary of the GM has been recently increased to a base of six figures, yep thats right I said SIX figures. If correct that would be a 100% increase on her salary when she started 3 years ago, and all right in the middle of the GFC. Wow she is doing better than the four major banks, even their profits have not risen that much in the same time!!
So it would appear that on top of the massive increases for all social games at BBI, and GBL teams facing an 13 dollar increase from last season with no new services being introduced either I might add. That the Management at BBI have decided that the best way to try and recoupe some of this out lay is to hit up your young up and coming players and their loyal families. So the juniours will be subsidizng the professioanl players being brought in by the club, classy.
I only know this because two BBI D league players have rung me asking if we charge for our D league players at my new club, the answer was NO!
Welcome to the "new" BBI!!!
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03-03-12, 13:26
Wondering if any other clubs are charging their D league teams a fee above their normal game fees to play D League?
The Brisbane Capitals have informed their men's D league team that they will be charged an extra 280 dollars (probably an admin fee, lol) each to play D league. They players were informed that BBI don't have the money to play if this fee is not introduced! This is historic stuff here, never happend before. Their coach is a volunteer too, so no money is going to him. Wonder if they will even offer him a free Caps polo this season, unlike last year.
Well here is a novel idea BBI, how about you pay one less import? BBI have been VERY active players in the free agent market and have been offering very competitive prices to lots of players. For the first time in history the men's team will have at least 3 players getting paid. The women have been throwing money at everyone to try and justify their intial out lay to entice the new coach there. Both teams will spend unprecendented figures on their two teams.
Here is another option; Rumour has the salary of the GM has been recently increased to a base of six figures, yep thats right I said SIX figures. If correct that would be a 100% increase on her salary when she started 3 years ago, and all right in the middle of the GFC. Wow she is doing better than the four major banks, even their profits have not risen that much in the same time!!
So it would appear that on top of the massive increases for all social games at BBI, and GBL teams facing an 13 dollar increase from last season with no new services being introduced either I might add. That the Management at BBI have decided that the best way to try and recoupe some of this out lay is to hit up your young up and coming players and their loyal families. So the juniours will be subsidizng the professioanl players being brought in by the club, classy.
I only know this because two BBI D league players have rung me asking if we charge for our D league players at my new club, the answer was NO!
Welcome to the "new" BBI!!!
Gold Coast D-League is user pays and the players will charged $280 to play this cost includes everything.
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03-03-12, 20:09
Wondering if any other clubs are charging their D league teams a fee above their normal game fees to play D League?
The Brisbane Capitals have informed their men's D league team that they will be charged an extra 280 dollars (probably an admin fee, lol) each to play D league. They players were informed that BBI don't have the money to play if this fee is not introduced! This is historic stuff here, never happend before. Their coach is a volunteer too, so no money is going to him. Wonder if they will even offer him a free Caps polo this season, unlike last year.
Well here is a novel idea BBI, how about you pay one less import? BBI have been VERY active players in the free agent market and have been offering very competitive prices to lots of players. For the first time in history the men's team will have at least 3 players getting paid. The women have been throwing money at everyone to try and justify their intial out lay to entice the new coach there. Both teams will spend unprecendented figures on their two teams.
Here is another option; Rumour has the salary of the GM has been recently increased to a base of six figures, yep thats right I said SIX figures. If correct that would be a 100% increase on her salary when she started 3 years ago, and all right in the middle of the GFC. Wow she is doing better than the four major banks, even their profits have not risen that much in the same time!!
So it would appear that on top of the massive increases for all social games at BBI, and GBL teams facing an 13 dollar increase from last season with no new services being introduced either I might add. That the Management at BBI have decided that the best way to try and recoupe some of this out lay is to hit up your young up and coming players and their loyal families. So the juniours will be subsidizng the professioanl players being brought in by the club, classy.
I only know this because two BBI D league players have rung me asking if we charge for our D league players at my new club, the answer was NO!
Welcome to the "new" BBI!!!
I heard they just picked up another big sponsor too, where is that money going?
I heard they just picked up another big sponsor too, where is that money going?
What BBI are doing is their business but history shows that when big holes are dug by people with big dreams when the going gets tough they usualy get going leaving the old faithfuls to manage things. Great pain follows by years of recovery.
Lets have a look at things that have happened at BBI over last few years.
1. Rob Sheibner moves from Carina to BBI. Attracts other people to join and BBI go on to win QABL for first time ever even though they had Bullets propping them up over many many years.
2. Mark Dalton moves to Logan and makes the new club on the block very attractive to the public and players eventually resulting in a WNBL franchise being established there.
3. Freddy returns to BBI and starts to operate hands on to remove old guard which history says he is one of. Go figure. Nothing really happens as old habits are just that.
4. Rob Schiebner gets involved at management level and recruits people to change things. BBI employ a new GM who says all the right things. Over time wheels start to fall off. Not happy with Board direction so history will show, I am guessing, the employee became involved in changing the Fred led Board. Power corrupts is an old saying. To ensure that power was where some felt it should be Shiebs was shown door. Moves back to Carina. Has an impact immediately uniting and attracting others to club.
5. The horrible flood comes and BBI goes under. BBI is saved by NAB, government and other contributors. BBI are cash positive with no real damage done to stadium. History not saved which is something that I think is very bad. Maybe new group do not want people to remember the past.
6. Over the three years BQ move out of Auchenflower to south side where they lock themselves away from general membership. It is here that 3 former BBI members (Lang Park I am thinking also) became the majority of the BQ Board. No conflicts of interest here. hahahah Over time BQ start to place people in Associations over the State which is great including I am told the "Aussie Hoops" co-ordinator at BBI. Can someone tell me if BBI even did Aussie Hoops over last few years. As a result Spartans pull out of Aussie Hoops where they were states biggest program. The new program is getting rave reviews from clubs and parents.
7. So where we sit now BBI is cashed up with "X" amount of staff. Maybe someone would like to tell us all just how many and at what costs. As I said at start they are able to do what they want as the committee now managing the place have that power.
It is the future I feel is what will suffer though. BBI have not been dominate in juniors for so many years. They employ supposedly the best there is available. The cash they are throwing at the QBL teams is lost income with membership fees being driven by the cost of such.
Yes good things are great but much better enjoyed when the result of hard work and development rather then money being spent.
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04-03-12, 07:44
Wondering if any other clubs are charging their D league teams a fee above their normal game fees to play D League?
The Brisbane Capitals have informed their men's D league team that they will be charged an extra 280 dollars (probably an admin fee, lol) each to play D league. They players were informed that BBI don't have the money to play if this fee is not introduced! This is historic stuff here, never happend before. Their coach is a volunteer too, so no money is going to him. Wonder if they will even offer him a free Caps polo this season, unlike last year.
Well here is a novel idea BBI, how about you pay one less import? BBI have been VERY active players in the free agent market and have been offering very competitive prices to lots of players. For the first time in history the men's team will have at least 3 players getting paid. The women have been throwing money at everyone to try and justify their intial out lay to entice the new coach there. Both teams will spend unprecendented figures on their two teams.
Here is another option; Rumour has the salary of the GM has been recently increased to a base of six figures, yep thats right I said SIX figures. If correct that would be a 100% increase on her salary when she started 3 years ago, and all right in the middle of the GFC. Wow she is doing better than the four major banks, even their profits have not risen that much in the same time!!
So it would appear that on top of the massive increases for all social games at BBI, and GBL teams facing an 13 dollar increase from last season with no new services being introduced either I might add. That the Management at BBI have decided that the best way to try and recoupe some of this out lay is to hit up your young up and coming players and their loyal families. So the juniours will be subsidizng the professioanl players being brought in by the club, classy.
I only know this because two BBI D league players have rung me asking if we charge for our D league players at my new club, the answer was NO!
Welcome to the "new" BBI!!!
I agree... with Spartans, Ipswich and BBI being the only three associations owning their own stadiums, their rep fees (junior and senior) should be half of evetybody elses!!!! I know at least half of one association's fees goes to training costs.
BR Bears & Bulls
04-03-12, 10:05
BR Bears 63 (Kylie Giles 20, Caitlin Clancy [u18] 13, Stefanie Rehbein 12, Leeara Creet 10) DEF Rockhampton Frenchville Sports Club Cyclones 43 (Amee Brown 10, Juanita Hill 9, Chloe Morrow 9)
Rockhampton Minecorp Rockets 74 (Glenn Scott 18, Aaron Glazebrook 14, Michael McShane 11, Peter Hinchcliffe 10) DEF BR Bulls 51 (Beau Bergen 19, Michael Jenkin 7, Luke Iacobucci [u18] 6)
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04-03-12, 12:06
did the big boys for bundy get the night off???
Unregistered
04-03-12, 13:50
Adan Walsh didn't play but everyone else except the imports suited up, Bundy took the chance to get their younger players coming through court time against older, higher level players. Shane Davis probably played about half a game, Kyle Keirnan just first quarter I think.
Gold Coast Al
04-03-12, 14:58
Gold Coast D-League is user pays and the players will charged $280 to play this cost includes everything.
Correct. Includes all trainings, games, polo, uniform and all players are also given a sponsorship template letter in which they can seek an individual sponsor for the full $280 in exchange for GC Basketball giving the advertising and promotion throughout the year. So with a little bit of effort hopefully no player will have to spend $ from their own pocket to play D League on the Coast this year (or ever again).
QBL squad players (in the 16 but not regular players) who play D League are also given chance to not pay if they fulfill their QBL obligations and play more than agreed amount of D League games.
GC Basketball make nothing out of D League and thanks to Hillcrest Christian College doing a reduced cost deal on court hire it has dropped from $350 in 2011 (break even) to $280 even with home games now being played at the more expensive TSS venue.
Not sure what other Associations do but GC have a rule that D League is for under 23 players who compete in a GC competition and only 2 players over 23 can receive exemptions at the Coach's discretion to try and ensure it is used for what we believe its true purpose is....to develop players.
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05-03-12, 06:53
Sounds like Gold Coast are doing the right things by their players, Junior and Senior. Good to see the D League used to DEVELOP players, rather than a final glory bash for older players. The future of the QBL and Basketball in Australia is in our Development Leagues so lets ensure that they stay that way...
Highlights from Bundaberg Sport and Rec/Australian Sports Commission Super Sports Day where basketball was represented by BR Bulls player Shane Davis and Coaches Danny Page and Luke Appel who were joined by BR Bears players Rachel Maenpaa, Leeara Creet and Port City Power Champion Katie Rose.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzI-20SmTCw&feature=channel
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05-03-12, 15:06
Sounds like Gold Coast are doing the right things by their players, Junior and Senior. Good to see the D League used to DEVELOP players, rather than a final glory bash for older players. The future of the QBL and Basketball in Australia is in our Development Leagues so lets ensure that they stay that way...
Didn't it say they could use up to 2 older players at the coach's discretion to help develop the younger guys? Who's to judge whether they're there to develop their team mates or have a 'glory bash' as you put it? The coaching staff, that's who. Whether that be GC, Warwick or whoever, they're the ones accountable.
Wondering if any other clubs are charging their D league teams a fee above their normal game fees to play D League?
The Brisbane Capitals have informed their men's D league team that they will be charged an extra 280 dollars (probably an admin fee, lol) each to play D league. They players were informed that BBI don't have the money to play if this fee is not introduced! This is historic stuff here, never happend before. Their coach is a volunteer too, so no money is going to him. Wonder if they will even offer him a free Caps polo this season, unlike last year.
Well here is a novel idea BBI, how about you pay one less import? BBI have been VERY active players in the free agent market and have been offering very competitive prices to lots of players. For the first time in history the men's team will have at least 3 players getting paid. The women have been throwing money at everyone to try and justify their intial out lay to entice the new coach there. Both teams will spend unprecendented figures on their two teams.
Here is another option; Rumour has the salary of the GM has been recently increased to a base of six figures, yep thats right I said SIX figures. If correct that would be a 100% increase on her salary when she started 3 years ago, and all right in the middle of the GFC. Wow she is doing better than the four major banks, even their profits have not risen that much in the same time!!
So it would appear that on top of the massive increases for all social games at BBI, and GBL teams facing an 13 dollar increase from last season with no new services being introduced either I might add. That the Management at BBI have decided that the best way to try and recoupe some of this out lay is to hit up your young up and coming players and their loyal families. So the juniours will be subsidizng the professioanl players being brought in by the club, classy.
I only know this because two BBI D league players have rung me asking if we charge for our D league players at my new club, the answer was NO!
Welcome to the "new" BBI!!!
Well I suppose with a large investment in Veal and Randall (QBL Women) and an inflated GM salary, the money has to come from somewhere?
How BBI will get D-League players to invest in their own development is anyone's guess, although GC and Logan seem to want to go this path too. I would have thought the club somewhere along the track would have to invest their own money in exiting juniors, like BBI and Logan used to?
I would predict a % of 18 - 23 year old's wont pay and elect to play lawn bowls at the RSL on a Sunday arvo instead. Therein lies the problem.
Increased local fees for domestic comps sounds great for BBI, but where will the bleeding end?
Information
06-03-12, 08:00
Eligibility of Foreign Players on Tourist Visas & Pre-Season
As at 29 February 2012
Basketball Australia has received a number of queries in recent days concerning tourist visas. To assist State Associations, State League administrators and individual clubs we provide clarification in relation to tourist visas.
All foreign players in the NBL, WNBL, SEABL, QBL, WBL, Big V, CBL and SBL are not eligible to play on the following visa types:
ETA (Visitor) (Subclass 976)
An electronically stored authority for short-term visits to Australia of up to 3 months. Available to passport holders from a number of countries and regions, who are outside Australia.
eVisitors (Subclass 651)
An electronically stored authority for visits to Australia for tourism or business purposes for up to three months. Available to passport holders from the European Union and a number of other European countries, who are outside Australia.
Tourist visa (Subclass 676)
A temporary visa allowing a stay in Australia of up to three or six or 12 months. Applicants can apply from both outside and in Australia. Some tourists are eligible to lodge an online application for an e676 Tourist visa.
Sponsored Family Visitor visa (Subclass 679)
For people seeking to visit family in Australia for a stay period of up to 12 months. Formal sponsorship by an Australian citizen or permanent resident is required.
The following visas can be utilised for athletes playing in the above leagues:
• Business Visa (Subclass 457)
• Sports Visa (Subclass 421)
• Work & Holiday Visa (Subclasses 417 & 462)
• Partner Visa (Subclasses 820 & 801)
• All Student Visas
• Bridging Visas
Non-Australian players require a Foreign Player License to be eligible to play in pre-season and regular season games which will be issued by FIBA Oceania upon receipt of approval from Basketball Australia.
Lorraine Landon
General Manager, National Teams & Competitions
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06-03-12, 11:36
Increased local fees for domestic comps sounds great for BBI, but where will the bleeding end?
Good question, "where will the bleeding end"...... Having a sniff into other sports over the years there is a trend that the lower grades or grass roots $ feed into higher grades, general progression you might say....
But the other sports that do that generally have a larger budget and player base than basketball i.e AFL, Rugby League etc.
I always wonder why basketball clubs choose to cause financial pressure on the future of the game, being the children and newer players. When you don't have the budget or player base, why not find alternate income sources to feed the higher level teams.....
BB NSW has started that by setting up alternate income through a sport travel company, and from reports BQ are thinking outside the box aswell..... But the clubs especially the bigger clubs can also do this, or focus more on corp sponsorship, or good old fashio fund raising....
when retention of players is always an issue at a grass roots...why hit them harder to feed a state league team.....
Well I suppose with a large investment in Veal and Randall (QBL Women) and an inflated GM salary, the money has to come from somewhere?
How BBI will get D-League players to invest in their own development is anyone's guess, although GC and Logan seem to want to go this path too. I would have thought the club somewhere along the track would have to invest their own money in exiting juniors, like BBI and Logan used to?
I would predict a % of 18 - 23 year old's wont pay and elect to play lawn bowls at the RSL on a Sunday arvo instead. Therein lies the problem.
Increased local fees for domestic comps sounds great for BBI, but where will the bleeding end?
Great to see you back on the Board - might see some interesting comments now.....can't wait.
Great to see you back on the Board - might see some interesting comments now.....can't wait.
Thanks mate, been awhile.
Just for the record....Nobody will be spared.... ;)
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07-03-12, 06:28
Thanks mate, been awhile.
Just for the record....Nobody will be spared.... ;)
The King of Arms returns!
(The real one too...not the afterthought!)
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Burns to the BR Bears as an Assistant Coach, after several years working for FIBA as the Oceania Zone Development Officer. Making several visits to Bundaberg in February Burns has now relocated to the Rum City to help prepare the BR Bears for their Championship Assault, Burns is making the most of his time in Bundaberg and also working with the clubs Junior Members.
A Before working for FIBA Burns studied for his Bachelor of Applied Science in Sports Coaching and coached Bulleen in the Victorian Championship for Under 12, 14 and 16 Boys, worked with the Victoria Metro U16 Boys, the Australian Under 21 Men’s National Team, was a Network Coach for Basketball Australia’s National Intensive Training Centre Program and the Head Men’s Basketball Coach of the Australian Catholic University.
Burns comments on joining the club, “I'm excited to be joining Bundaberg Basketball and getting involved in the positive, elite and successful culture that the club has demonstrated recently. I'll be bringing my international experience and junior development focus and am looking forward to working with all of the coaches and senior/junior athletes involved with club. A strong junior competition and development program are the key foundations for success at all levels and this will be a priority area. I'm really looking forward to making a contribution to making Bundaberg one of the strongest associations in Queensland.”
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08-03-12, 11:28
2nd coach brought in from overseas to be an assistant at Bundy this year, all that money they usually spend on players now going to people who make the program at all levels better.
Shane Davis, Rachel Maenpaa, Dean Page, Danny Page, Luke Appel who all do a huge amount of work their coaching juniors, running camps and recruiting new players. And then add to that a connection with the world's leading basketball strength trainer, and now a FIBA Oceania Development Officer with a Vic Metro and Junior National Team background - does anyone still want to say they don't take Development seriously?
So what your saying is you are not paying players now? What a joke. When you guys hit the floor you better be performing otherwise you are looking at a massive fail. What are you spending on these "worlds leading people" (staff)?
Your budget must be huge, or do you have one at all, because looking at your rosters and your "worlds leading people" (staff) you are assembling, how is this sustainable long term?
Development? We will see.
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09-03-12, 03:41
BBI have been VERY active players in the free agent market and have been offering very competitive prices to lots of players. For the first time in history the men's team will have at least 3 players getting paid.
Who is getting paid? I know no players at the moment getting paid.
Posters on this forum say BBI are loaded with cash. Dale Ryan multiple times has said BBI are in substantial debt since the floods.
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09-03-12, 04:38
Who is getting paid? I know no players at the moment getting paid.
Posters on this forum say BBI are loaded with cash. Dale Ryan multiple times has said BBI are in substantial debt since the floods.
They have already agree to terms with one import, he is getting paid. They are currently negoiating with a second restricted player. Simon Taylor only left Spartans because BBI are paying him. That's three players that are getting something. Dale Ryan says and does what he is told by management.
However the real money is being spent on the Women's team. BBI might very well be strugling for ca$h flow, has nothing to do with the floods thou. Probably more attributed to the "drunken sailor" syndrome than the floods. BBI got roughly a million dollars after the floods, the place has been remodeled to be in much better shape than before the floods.
If you are a member just ask for a copy of the minutes, from any board meeting. Should have the finnacials clearly printed out monthly. Hold on; do they even bother with board meetings any more at BBI or has the King, Queen and the Joker just resorted to running the kangaroo court that is now BBI mamagement?
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09-03-12, 07:55
Gladdy sign a super legit import, well he was super legit in 2000 for Michigan, hasn't played for a while still though might be best import in league.
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09-03-12, 13:14
Gladdy sign a super legit import, well he was super legit in 2000 for Michigan, hasn't played for a while still though might be best import in league.
chris webber? hahaha
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10-03-12, 15:29
If BBI or any other club wish to charge fees then they should be up front in informing players at the times of trials beginning - that way players are aware and can make choices. What the fees cover also needs to be detailed, as for example, if the the BBI 'fee' includes games fees, clothing etc, then perhaps it is reasonable way to help make ends meet. However, BBI usually provides uniforms for use (not to keep) so clearly this fee does not cover same. Rumour is the fee is in addition to court fees, so not sure what the players are getting in return (maybe great coaching, maybe not)
Perhaps BBI ought to make your association meeting minutes available.
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10-03-12, 18:47
1. Rockhampton
2. Mackay
3. Gold Coast
4. Townsville
5. Northside
6. Ipswich
7. Cairns
8. Toowoomba
9. Maroochydore
10. Gladstone
11. Bundaberg
12. South West Metro
13. Brisbane
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12-03-12, 05:46
1. Rockhampton
2. Mackay
3. Gold Coast
4. Townsville
5. Northside
6. Ipswich
7. Cairns
8. Toowoomba
9. Maroochydore
10. Gladstone
11. Bundaberg
12. South West Metro
13. Brisbane
Brisbane won't be last...
Gladdy sign a super legit import, well he was super legit in 2000 for Michigan, hasn't played for a while still though might be best import in league.
my money is on Kevin Gaines
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12-03-12, 16:56
Brisbane won't be last...
second last? haha
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12-03-12, 19:58
Brisbane won't be last...
Who will then? There is no Cabolture so it is wide open, and Brisbane is on the downward spiral, undoubtably.
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12-03-12, 22:10
my money is on Kevin GainesAs announced.by Gladdy
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13-03-12, 14:52
Interesting that 3 very capable Towwoomba players only playing Dleague and not with the top team that clearly needs the help.
A small town split or not good enough anymore?
A small town split or not good enough anymore?
Or just want to play some ball and be home each weekend?
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13-03-12, 17:46
Interesting that 3 very capable Towwoomba players only playing Dleague and not with the top team that clearly needs the help.
A small town split or not good enough anymore?
Who would they be? Toowoomba struggle to get more than 7 on a road trip!
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13-03-12, 20:05
Maybe they just wanna be D League heroes .... seems to be a trend here ... unrealistic expectations of ability and expected playing time ...
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13-03-12, 21:43
Who will then? There is no Cabolture so it is wide open, and Brisbane is on the downward spiral, undoubtably.
don't know who brisbane have for qabl mens but they should finish mid pack the assoc however is stuggling even though its domestic comps are strong lot of players seem uninterested in higher competition.
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13-03-12, 22:24
So where exactly did this info come from about the 3 veterens playing D-League? As far as I knew, the veterens were coming back to bolster the QBL team, not D-League. I would think that Pop would want them for depth in the top side.
So where exactly did this info come from about the 3 veterens playing D-League? As far as I knew, the veterens were coming back to bolster the QBL team, not D-League. I would think that Pop would want them for depth in the top side.
If it's the Mountaineers you are talking about, I know that last time I was speaking with Pop, these 3 were part of his plan this year for QBL, not D-League. Could have changed his mind, but I doubt that they would start playing again to play D-League. Then, what would I know, I could be wrong!!
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14-03-12, 07:52
Who will then? There is no Cabolture so it is wide open, and Brisbane is on the downward spiral, undoubtably.
No doubt the association is on the downfall..
But they will surely pick people up late if they don't make a major signing soon.
Import maybe? A couple college kids coming home?
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