SEABL 2010 Discussion

Originally Posted by Boss Playa

Ouch, sounds like you're Nash's mum ????

I asked a very legitimate question as to why Roger is playing Nash so much when he has more proven arsenal getting splinters in their backside.

Stats don't lie. Over the season, Nash would go close to being the most uneffective player in the comp. 16 games and he's averaging 2 points and not even one assist, that's pretty poor for a point guard. Only two steals for the entire season too. Hardly something to applaud for a player who runs just under a half game.

I await your logical reply.

ignorant crap like this doesnt get a logical reply so ... if your splinter arsed love child from the bench is so farken good why not both of you go front Rog, tell him how good your boy is, how shit Nash is and how Rog doesnt know whats what with the team hes coaching? Ever since Ive known the kid Nash has enjoyed a reputation amongst players as the pg that makes all around him better. That stuff doesnt always show on your stats sheet.

[Boss Playa]

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Think you got the point with your last line mate. PG plays 30 mins and the team wins without his scoring? Yep, reckon Rog knows something about what he wants in his PG. If he told Nash to go and score he would do that too.

Problem is, they've lost plenty of games where he's done squat. I can go through them all if you like.

He went scoreless in a loss to Kilsyth on Friday night, then went scoreless again last night (in a W). 30 minutes total without a single point, and only 2 boards and dimes to show for it. Even if you're a staunch Nash fan, you can't argue that it's a worrying figure. As a 'follower' of the Spartans games I am certainy concerned that he is doing nothing while better players sit on the bench. I have no agenda against Nash, was a fan of his when he was playing juniors for the Gold Coast, he just simply ain't getting anything done these days.

..Spartans player Ash Cannon gets triple-double against Gunners From: The Courier-Mail July 12, 2010 1:06PM Increase Text SizeDecrease Text SizePrintEmail Share
Add to DiggAdd to del.icio.usAdd to FacebookAdd to KwoffAdd to MyspaceAdd to NewsvineWhat are these? Treiple-double man . . . Brisbane Spartan Ash Cannon on his way top the basket against Canberra at the Clem Jones Centere. Pic: Preston Photographics Source: Supplied
BRISBANE Spartan Ash Cannon achieved basketball's toughest feat against the Canberra Gunners in Brisbane last Saturday night when he recorded a triple-double.
A player accomplishes a triple double by reaching double digits in three areas, usually points, assists, and rebounds.

Cannon scored 17 points and notched 10 assists and 15 rebounds against the Gunners in the South East Australia Basketball League.

Men's games report
The Arrow Caravan and Towbars Brisbane Spartans started a home double header with a loss on Friday night against Kilsyth in a battle for second position.

After defeating Bendigo in Bendigo last weekend the Spartans were looking good for a win in the Kilsyth game to close in on Bendigo who currently sit at the top of the ladder.

In the Saturday night game, Canberra came out strongly against the Brisbane side looking to capitalize on Brisbane's recent losses, winning the first quarter by three points.

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Jaime Mesman (Canberra guard) gave everything he had scoring 20 points with the help of teammates Zlato Todorovski (guard) and Daniel Jackson (forward) on the boards, but Greg Vanderjagt (centre), Matt Edmonds (centre) and Simon Taylor (guard) had the measure of them and stopped any serious attacks at the basket.

Final Scores:Kilsyth 91 d Brisbane 81; Brisbane 88 d Canberra 74.

Women's game report
The Carina Leagues Club Lady Spartans suffered double losses last week on the road and were pushed to fourth position on the ladder.

In the crucial re-match with the Kilsyth Lady Cobras they needed an eight-point win to bring them level on the ladder.

Natalie Purcell (Brisbane guard) made life difficult for top scorer Deanna Smith (Kilsyth guard) to keep her scoring opportunities to a minimum, while international Emma Randall (Brisbane forward) set her sights on Ellie Manou (forward) allowing Rachel Pryor (forward) to find an open lane from which to shoot.

Brisbane consistently held the lead throughout the match and although Kilsyth had all talent that makes a winning team, the broad depth of skill within the Spartans team dominated the match.

The Lady Spartans need to back their performance up on the road next weekend when they meet the Frankston Lady Blues and the inform Dandenong Lady Rangers currently second on the ladder.

Final Score: Brisbane 86 d Kilsyth 69

Next home games

Men: Sat July 24 at 7.30pm v Mt Gambier

Women Sat July 24 at 6pm v Sandringham

NUNAWADING (17-7)

Since sending import Matt Hall packing and replacing him with Eric Williams, the Spooks have gone on a tear, winning 10 straight to storm past Sandringham and snatch top spot. What looked like a mediocre .500 team less than two months ago is now a definite contender for the South title. Barring upsets, their remarkable winning streak should be up to 13 by the time the regular season draws to a close.


Remaining fixtures:

Sunday, July 18: v NW Tasmania
Sunday, July 25: v Frankston
Saturday, July 31: @ Canberra

Key player:
Shane McDonald: The Spectres have made their run largely with an even spread of scorers but it’s McDonald that makes it all work. Initiates the offense and provides plenty of scoring himself, the Spooks quarterback has also been proficient from beyond the arc, nailing 41 per cent on the season.

Predicted finish: 1st (20-7)



GEELONG (15-8)

After a slow start, the Cats really hit their straps over the second half of the season to be firmly in the championship hunt. Remarkably, Geelong has not missed the play-offs since 1997, their first year back in the SEABL. First-year coach Jamie O’Loughlin has his players clicking nicely but the Supercats have a couple of tricky games in the run home for a top-two berth.

Remaining fixtures:

Saturday, July 17: v Canberra
Thursday, July 22: @ Dandenong
Saturday, July 24: @ Frankston
Saturday, July 31: v Kilsyth


Key player:
Nathan Herbert: The Supercats superstar continues to impress all and sundry with polished performances night after night. Strong, durable and ultra-consistent, Herbert is the difference between Geelong being a good, ordinary team and an elite one.


Predicted finish: 2nd (18-9)


SANDRINGHAM (16-8)

Having spent most of the season atop the South conference ladder, the Sabres have looked vulnerable in the past few weeks with centre Simon Conn battling a foot injury that threatens to derail their entire campaign.

With home games against strugglers Canberra and Frankston, as well as a tough clash with the Snakes, the Sabres may not finish in the top-two as Geelong will have the head-to-head advantage if they finish with the same record. Title hopes remain in the balance with Conn’s injury.

Remaining fixtures:
Sunday, July 18: v Canberra
Sunday, July 25: v Kilsyth
Saturday, July 31: v Frankston

Key player:
Simon Conn: Averaging 19.3 pts and 7.9 boards per game but has not played since the June 20. Critical to the Sabres’ title hopes. Coach Vince Crivelli will be praying the lanky pivot will be ready for the play-offs.


Predicted finish: 3rd (18-9)


HOBART (14-9)
Started the season 8-2 but have slipped dramatically since the fast start. A shock loss to Albury-Wodonga and a 30-point hammering at the hands of the Thunder was the nadir of their slide but the Chargers have since won five straight to keep their play-off hopes flickering. The addition of Mark Nash on an injury waiver – he won’t be finals eligible – has shored up their depth issues until Corey Davie returns but this is certainly the last hurrah for a veteran squad. Expect a major overhaul of the roster next year..

Remaining fixtures:

Friday, July 16: @ Bendigo
Saturday, July 17: @ Ballarat
Friday, July 23: v Albury-Wodonga
Friday, July 30: v Ballarat


Key player:
Brandon Polk: Like the rest of his team, started out strong but it’s no coincidence that the Chargers’ form slump mirrored his own sluggish performances. Hobart desperately needs his early-season production if they’re to somehow snatch a crucial road win to seal a post-season berth.


Predicted finish: 4th (16-11)

NORTH WEST TASMANIA (13-10)

Holding a critical head-to-head advantage over their fellow Tasmanians, the Thunder will have to hope the Chargers slip up at some point while continue to win themselves. Coach Sam Armstrong has the Thunder in contention for a post-season spot but their lack of bench height can hurt them at critical stages.

Remaining fixtures:
Saturday, July 17: @ Kilsyth
Sunday, July 18: @ Nunawading
Saturday, July 24: v Albury-Wodonga
Saturday, July 31: v Ballarat


Key player:

Jeff Dowdell: While much of the spotlight remains on imports Shawntes Gary and Michael Martin, Dowdell has been a consistent scoring threat all season. Under-rated rebounder and passer, is averaging more than three assists per game over the past seven contests.

Predicted finish: 5th (15-12)


MT GAMBIER (9-14)

The Pioneers have been one of the major disappointments after an off-season recruiting drive. Have had several players depart during the season and remain a perennially inconsistent outfit with only Dallas Jeffree and Andrew Rice providing any real scoring punch from week to week.

Remaining fixtures:
Friday, July 16: v Brisbane
Friday, July 23: @ Canberra
Saturday, July 24: @ Brisbane
Friday, July 30: v Bendigo


Key player:

Andrew Rice: As Rice goes, so goes the Pioneers. When he’s on song – witness his 27-point, 17-board performance in a road win over the Thunder – the Pioneers can compete with anyone. When he’s not – 12 points on 4-10 shooting in a 109-86 beat-down by the Raiders – Mt Gambier look less than ordinary.

Predicted finish: 6th (9-18)





FRANKSTON (8-15)
The Blues haven’t had a losing season like this since coach Bill Runchey’s first season back at the helm in 1991 (after a three-season hiatus) when they won just eight games. The signing of import Chaz Briggs to replace three-time MVP David Gruber hasn’t had the expected impact, further underlining just how crucial Gruber was to the Blues’ success.



Remaining fixtures:

Saturday, July 17: v Brisbane
Saturday, July 24: v Geelong
Sunday, July 25: @ Nunawading
Saturday, July 31: @ Sandringham



Key player:
Rob Kampman: Without Gruber, has been paid closer attention with both scoring and rebounding dropping as a result. Still crucial to the Blues’ chances and remains a feared shooter from the perimeter. His buzzer-beating game winner last Saturday is a prime example of what he’s capable of.


Predicted finish: 7th (8-19)





ALBURY-WODONGA (4-19)

Year One of a three-year rebuilding plan started brightly, with three wins from four games. But the soft early-season schedule was soon replaced with a harsh reality check, the Bandits’ losing streak hitting 12 straight before a gritty win over Hobart. The Border club will be on the hunt next season for a low-post beast to provide inside scoring and rebounding.



Remaining fixtures:

Saturday, July 17: @ Dandenong

Friday, July 23: @ Hobart

Saturday, July 24: @ NW Tasmania

Saturday, July 31: v Knox



Key player:

Ryan Bright: Although no certainty to return next year, Bright has been a quiet assassin all season for the Border outfit. Seldom spectacular but manages to contribute meaningfully in almost every facet of the game, night-in, night-out.



Predicted finish: 8th (4-23)

MELBOURNE TIGERS PLAY HARD BALL OVER GREER SIGNING16.07.10

Sandringham, Victoria, July 2010 – The Melbourne Tigers are currently locked in negotiations with the Nunawading Spectres over the availability of star player Tom Greer
With the SEABL finals looming, the Spectres face the proposition of losing the forward to the Tigers when the NBL side embarks on a preseason tour of Ireland.

Greer has been a significant contributor for the Spectres this season, contributing 15.4 points, 9.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. But anyone who has been privileged to see the Spectres play this season would know that Greer’s influence cannot be measured in statistics alone. His presence bonds the players together, and opposition sides have to assign a quality defender to him.
Reflecting his form and ability, Greer was signed by the Tigers ahead of this year’s NBL championship, and it was the intangible aspects of his game that were central to the signing.

Melbourne Tigers General Manager Adam Fountain pointed to the energy Greer has as being important, “Tommy brings with him an incredible intensity and spark. We understand that he might not be the leading scorer every night, but the kind of energy that he has means that he can be the heart and soul of the side, both on and off the court.

Similarly Tigers Head Coach Al Westover was very pleased with the re-signing of Greer to the Tigers playing list. “His effort and work rate is second to none and he is a very important part of the team. He is a very versatile player; he can play numerous positions and defend most positions. Tommy really sets the bar, both in effort levels and defense, and it is great to have him back for the season ahead.”

The fact that a SEABL player has been signed by an NBL club is nothing new. Sandringham alone has four players on their roster that will be playing in the elite competition this season.

But where a SEABL player has signed with an NBL team, it is standard practice that the NBL team allows the player to finish their commitments to their SEABL club.

The Melbourne Tigers on the other hand, are the only organisation not willing to recognise that the player they have signed has a contractual obligation to the Nunawading Spectres.

SEABL has always regarded itself as a feeder league, but is disappointed when the NBL teams are not willing to allow players to finish their SEABL campaign.

SEABL General Manager Mark Chivers also suggested that the approach of the Tigers was counterproductive, “The real issue is that the Tigers need to stop seeing the SEABL teams as being opposed to their concerns; instead they should look at ways that the two organisations can mutually benefit, be it through investment of some kind in various levels, such as at the coaching and administration level, as well as playing talent.”

The Melbourne GM recognises this and is fully aware that it is important for NBL and SEABL teams to have a healthy relationship, “We realise that BA is working at integrating and developing the relationship between clubs across the two leagues. And we appreciate that Tom is an important member of a side that is working towards a SEABL championship.

“But at the same time, the Tigers have to focus on the season ahead, and the pre-season tour to Ireland is an important part of that.”
Spectres President Simon Harland however felt that the Tigers had not been willing to recognise Greer’s outstanding commitments, “Essentially there are two sides to this debate. There is the side that wants Tommy to complete his season and current contract, and then there is the side that has given Tommy an ultimatum and threatened him with financial hardship should he choose to finish the season with us.”
While hoping that it would not come to it, the Spectres President went on to say that they would consider legal action if no clear agreement was reached, “Our priority is the players’ welfare. We think he wants to play with us, we feel that there is the moral obligation to play with us, but there is also the contractual obligation to play with us.
“We don’t think we have done anything wrong, and we would love to have Tommy for the rest of the season, but we are not going to put any pressure on the player.”

It seems like there is a good deal of animosity between the teams, with Harland telling seabl.com.au that the Tigers had been unwilling to negotiate, had not returned calls, and that neither party was willing to recognise the role or importance of the other.

When the parties did finally reach the negotiation table, the Spectres felt that the compensation that was put forward was not up to scratch. “The offer was that Tom would fly out with the Tigers, then fly back on the day of the first final, then he would fly back out to join the Tigers at the Spectres expense, and miss the remaining SEABL games.

Harland was also concerned that the process ended up with the player having to decide the outcome, “It is unfortunate that these overlapping contracts were not sorted out earlier, and that players have nowhere to get advice. Perhaps player managers or the players association needs to look at that. At the moment, the decision is being left up to the player, and we believe that someone should step in to take the decision out of his hands.”

The significance of Melbourne’s approach extends beyond their perception of a NBL-SEABL divide. At a recent mid-season conference for the South East Australian Basketball League, members were assured that Basketball Australia was mindful of SEABL’s position in the Australian basketball landscape.
Wayne Carroll, General Manager of High Performance for Basketball Australia said that Basketball Australia and SEABL have been working hard with the administrations of both organisations to achieve a satisfactory outcome, “We have assured SEABL that in the future processes will be put in place to regulate the access and movement of players between the leagues.”

One possible outcome for the future is that Basketball Australia could mandate conditions to be written into all player contracts. SEABL and NBL contracts could also be lodged with the governing body so that Basketball Australia can oversee the agreements and investigate any conflicts before they reach boiling point.

Unfortunately this doesn’t help the current situation, and all efforts are being made by SEABL and BA to get the Tigers back to the negotiation table.
The Melbourne Tigers have not responded to questions from seabl.com.au regarding the state of the relationship between their organisation and the Spectres, or their perception of the role SEABL has within the basketball landscape.


Head Coach of the Spectres Craig Simpson is in the position to see these tensions play themselves out better than most. While losing a player the calibre of Greer would jeopardise their finals aspirations, the coach is aware of the larger issues at stake, “We haven’t played finals for 15 years, and we want our best cattle on the paddock. Ultimately what needs to be decided is what the higher priority is? Bonding with a new team versus helping us win a championship.”

“If we knew that Tommy wasn’t going to be available for the finals, we may not have signed him at the start of the season. He is obviously keen to stay, but we understand that the Tigers have threatened to tear up his 3-year contract if he doesn’t get on the plane to Ireland with a clearance in hand.”

“Tommy has to take this into account. His SEABL contract and any NBL contract make up all of his income, and we hope that this situation doesn’t jeopardise his Tigers contract. Every other SEABL player who has signed an NBL contract is allowed to complete their SEABL obligations, but for some reason the Tigers think they can operate outside the square.”

[Mr bEn]

Very good article, and proves why the Tigers don't have too many fans outside of their den.

One must wonder how much benefit the team would receive from a trip to Ireand - one of the basketball powerhouses of the world .....

Seamus Mc Peake - The Tigers owner - Sounds Irish to me !

Hi All,

SEABL has been invited by the Organizing Committee of the Men’s Chinese International Invitational Tournament to participate in a Tournament in China commencing 31st August.
Invitations to participate at the Tournament against the Chinese National U/18 have also been extended to the German U/18 National Men’s team and a US College team.

SEABL has accepted the offer to participate and proposes to offer first selection options to our younger players between the ages of 17 and 25. SEABL extends an invitation to your Club to nominate promising young players, currently participating in the Championship or D-League Competitions to attend the tryouts and have the opportunity to be selected to the Team. Attending players must be available to Tour (28th August – 12th September) and will be required to bring their current passports to the tryout Camp.

SEABL also believes the opportunity to participate should be open to young Australian players from outside the SEABL family and as such has extended an invitation to State Associations to nominate one young Australian player from their State Competition to be part of the selection process to join the touring party.

Due to his vast International experience SEABL has appointed Bruce Palmer as Head Coach of the Team and tryouts for nominated players will be held in Melbourne on Sunday August 8th. An announcement will be made at the end of the regular season Championship competition in regards to the appointment of the Assistant Coach for the Touring Party

As you would appreciate the time frame will be very tight and as such I would ask that you forward me a list your players willing to nominate for the tryout camp by close of business Tuesday 27th July.

Look forward to hearing from you
Mark Chivers
General Manager
South East Australian Basketball League

SPARTANS DEFEAT PIONEERS

In a massive show of strength the Arrow Caravan & Towbar Spartans produced a 31 point turn around from a week ago to defeat the Mt Gambier Pioneers at Carina on Saturday night to cement a place in this years South East Australian Basketball League finals series.

After a shocking loss to Mt Gambier Pioneers last week, the Arrow Caravan & Towbar Spartans had their sights firmly set on a revenge win.

Head Coach, Rodger Smith at the post game interview offered “The team knew what we had to do and proceeded without hesitation, gaining a 10 point lead 6 minutes into the first quarter. The boys fought hard to keep the lead for the first half, before we showed everyone just how good we can be in the second half”.

The game was a battle between the bigs, with the Spartans Greg Vanderjagt and Mt Gambier's Andrew Rice, both receiving a basket tending call against each of them in the first few minutes.

No backward steps were taken by either team in the first quarter with 3 blocks, 10 fouls, pressure passes and travelling calls that forced turnovers and fuelled aggression, not just on the court but on the bench as well.

The games intensity continued in the second quarter and with 2 minutes remaining on the clock the Spartans Head coach, Rodger Smith, erupted resulting in a Technical foul which saw him ejected from the game.

At half time assistant coach, Scott Lloyd, settled the team and the Spartans returned to the court with the focus on putting the first half behind them and facing the final half with a solidarity that is well known in Brisbane.

Mt Gambier threw everything at the Spartans in the third quarter creating many scoring opportunities with Dallas Jeffery hitting 21 points supported by Eric Burdon and Andrew Rice. All to no avail though as Brisbane pulled themselves together through some tough defence that saw the cracks appear in the Pioneer game.

For the Spartans, Drew Williamson, lit up from outside and with some fast breaks to the basket from his team mates the game turned quickly. Williamson was the game top scorer with Drew top scorer for the game with 31 points.

Other strong performances by Tyson Demos and Greg Vanderjagt on both defence and offense ends also were critical in getting the home side to a comfortable 17 point win. Brisbane 106 defeated Mt Gambier 69.

In the post game interviews Pioneers head coach, Andrew Summerville, commented " We knew we had to come out hard tonight, but the Spartans were more aggressive, they wanted it more".

The Spartans play at home this week to Dandenong at 7:30pm at the Clem Jones Youth Centre in a game they must win while hoping that Knox raiders lose so they can get a home semi final on August 8th.

ENDS sdbal@bigpond.net.au www.sdspartans.basketball.net.au Phone 3398 2790

SPARTANS TRIUMPH OVER SOUTHERN FOES
The Carina Leagues Club Brisbane Lady Spartans and the Arrow Caravans & Towbars Brisbane Spartans progressed a step further to securing third spot on their respective ladders and securing a home final in the South East Australian Basketball League.
Women:
For the women, with Kilsyth right on the heels of the Spartans the home team needed a solid performance against the Sandringham Lady Sabres on Saturday night.
The match seemed to be fought inside with Sandringham’s Cayla Francis matching up against a tough frontline from the Lady Spartans consisting of Emma Randall, Holly Smith and Rachel Pryor.
The defending champion Lady Spartans gained their advantage in the first half, winning each of the opening two quarters by a combined 8 points with Natalie Purcell getting to the free throw line frequently throughout the half.
The Lady Sabres came out a different team in the second half with WNBL star guard Renae Comino firing on all cylinders and placing the visitors in a favourable position with the momentum in the second half.
However the Lady Spartans were able to hold on to a tight lead, winning the match 81-74 and holding on to third spot.
Emma Randall was the standout from the Lady Spartans recording 20 points for the game while guard Kristen Veal, Purcell, Pryor and Smith also had solid performances. For the visitors Comino and Francis were the standouts with 21 points each.
Men:
The Arrow Caravans & Towbars Brisbane Spartans are in a tight battle with rivals Knox Raiders for third spot and a home final in the first round, however with a match up with southerners Mt Gambier Pioneers ahead the Spartans would have to fight for third spot.
A little fuel was placed on the fire that consisted between these two teams with new coach and former Spartan Andrew Summerville’s team defeating the Spartans just a week earlier.
The home team then struggled to find top form against the Pioneers who fought hard through some tough shooting from Andy Tipton and Eric Burdon and left the court with a 2 point lead at half time.
However the Spartans’ stars shined through in the third quarter with Drew Williamson lighting it up from beyond the arc and backed up by Cannan, Demos and Vanderjagt the home team was simply too good winning the second half by nineteen points and closing the match 106-89 victors.
Williamson was spectacular for the Spartans with 31 points consisting of a remarkable 6-7 from 3 point land (86%), Cannan, Demos and Vanderjagt also put in tough performances while Eric Burdon and Andy Tipton were the only standouts for the Pioneers with 21 points each.
The Arrow Caravans & Towbars Brisbane Spartans are now tied on win-loss records with the Knox Raiders with the Raiders ahead only by percentage.

LADY SPARTANS FINALS HOPES

We are asking everyone to come and support the Carina Leagues Club Lady Spartans this Saturday night at 6pm when they play Dandenong for second place in the South East Australian Basketball League.

Should Launceston lose they could even be playing for top spot. Have a read below of all possible options.

Members and guests of the Brisbane basketball community are urged to get behind the Lady Spartans as they strive to win “back to back” Championships.

This is our number one women’s basketball program in Brisbane. I encourage all young female players to come and watch greats such as Emma Randall, Kristen Veal, Holly Smith, Rachel Pryor, Kate Willey, Natalie Purcell and Karli Currie.

Doors will open at 5pm for general public.

Allan Ladewig
SDBAL



Possible scenarios for finals format.

If Brisbane beat Dandenong and Launceston lose to Nunawading they will move to first position as a result of Head to Head with Launceston and Dandenong.

If Brisbane beat Dandenong and Launceston beat Nunawading they will move to second position as a result of Head to Head with Dandenong.

If Brisbane lose to Dandenong and Kilsyth beat Ballarat they will remain in third position as a result of head to head with Kilsyth

Last week of competition and it's a tight, tight, tight and exciting finish to the rounds, with some teams teetering on the edge of making finals or not!

Week in week out this league has got to be the best competition going anywhere in Aust. The quality of play and players is supurb to watch.

Good luck ladies and lads! And can't wait to see who ends up on top this year!

Originally Posted by China

Hi All,

SEABL has been invited by the Organizing Committee of the Men’s Chinese International Invitational Tournament to participate in a Tournament in China commencing 31st August.
Invitations to participate at the Tournament against the Chinese National U/18 have also been extended to the German U/18 National Men’s team and a US College team.

SEABL has accepted the offer to participate and proposes to offer first selection options to our younger players between the ages of 17 and 25. SEABL extends an invitation to your Club to nominate promising young players, currently participating in the Championship or D-League Competitions to attend the tryouts and have the opportunity to be selected to the Team. Attending players must be available to Tour (28th August – 12th September) and will be required to bring their current passports to the tryout Camp.

SEABL also believes the opportunity to participate should be open to young Australian players from outside the SEABL family and as such has extended an invitation to State Associations to nominate one young Australian player from their State Competition to be part of the selection process to join the touring party.

Due to his vast International experience SEABL has appointed Bruce Palmer as Head Coach of the Team and tryouts for nominated players will be held in Melbourne on Sunday August 8th. An announcement will be made at the end of the regular season Championship competition in regards to the appointment of the Assistant Coach for the Touring Party

As you would appreciate the time frame will be very tight and as such I would ask that you forward me a list your players willing to nominate for the tryout camp by close of business Tuesday 27th July.

Look forward to hearing from you
Mark Chivers
General Manager
South East Australian Basketball League

If you were serious about young talent from outside you would not ask the likes of QLD management to nominate players as they have know idea but saying that there would be about 4 players in D-League and about 10 in QBL who have the talent to stake a claim but know really believes they would get a chance to try out.

Obviously BA by asking SEABL do not rate the D League. The standard of the QLD is no where that of the SEABL competition. There will be at least one Queenslander trying out though as Spartans get to nominate them and will be. At the Spartans GBL squad trainings yesterday they had 14 serious names who will form the base of future teams with Spartans, through SEABL, entering the new Super League being managed by BA.

CARINA LEAGUES CLUB LADY SPARTANS

VERSUS

BENDIGO LADY BRAVES

Saturday night August 7th
6pm tip off
Clem Jones Youth Centre
Rowland Cowan Stadium
Zahel Street
Carina

The city of Brisbane is playing host, this Saturday night, to the South East Australian Basketball league semi-finals when your 2009 Champions the Carina Leagues Club Lady Spartans take the court against Women’s National League powerhouse club Bendigo.

Members of all local clubs, schools and associations are encouraged to attend and make some noise in support of the Brisbane Lady Spartans. Be a true supporter by wearing black.

Come and watch as former Opal Emma Randall, WNBL stars Kristen Veal, Holly Smith, Natalie Purcell join with rising stars Stephanie Newbold, Mikhaela Donnelly, Kate Willey, Karli Currie, Rachael Pryor and Madelyn Willey looking to win Queensland back to back Championships in “Australia’s number one winter basketball league”.

Win or lose we are all very proud of the ladies who continue to lead by example for all young women within the community.

The Lady Spartans will be visiting the Carina Leagues Club after the game so why not make a night of it, enjoying what our major sponsor has to offer with great food, cold drinks and dance the night away.

We may wear our “Southern Pride Inside” but lets be “VERY LOUD” about it.

Allan Ladewig
General Manager

Phone 3398 2790 email sdbal@bigpond.net.au