Boomers hand Flyers double-dose
FOR the second time in a week, Melbourne Boomers produced the goods to overcome the Southside Flyers in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL). After accounting for the Flyers by 19 points (91-72) last Saturday night, the Boomers repeated the dose last night with a 15-point triumph (87-72). But can fans draw the same conclusions […]
2021/22 NBL & WNBL preview hub
AFTER a long off-season both the National Basketball League (NBL) and Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) return over the next 48 hours in what should provide basketball fans with some intense and captivating action. At Rookie Me Central, we have spent the last couple of weeks previewing each of the NBL and WNBL teams. All […]
Tigers hold off Rockets to back up minor premiership with NBL1 Central Women’s title
SOUTHERN Tigers have held off a determined North Adelaide Rockets to win the inaugural National Basketball League (NBL)1 Central women’s division title at St Clair Recreation Centre last night. The Tigers finished on top of the table and won through to the grand final in the most efficient way, with the fifth placed Rockets threatening […]
Rockets launch complete to douse Flames in NBL1 Central Men’s Grand Final
NORTH Adelaide Rockets have completed a remarkable run from a 1-6 start to the 2021 National Basketball League (NBL)1 Central men’s division season to claim the title from fourth spot. The Rockets defeated Norwood Flames by 15 points in last night’s decider, with the Flames themselves also a surprise grand finalist after finishing third on […]
Meteors claim NBL1 North Men’s title after overtime thriller
MACKAY Meteors have claimed the 2021 National Basketball League (NBL)1 North Men’s title, winning game two in a thrilling overtime contest against Cairns Marlins by three points. The result was an identical margin to game one, showing not much between the sides, but the Meteors proved that little bit better again, closing out the need […]
Thunder storm home to NBL1 North Women’s title on the road
LOGAN Thunder have closed out the National Basketball League (NBL)1 Women’s title with a low-scoring two-point win over Southern Districts, winning their second straight game and claiming the championship without the need for a third match. The Spartans led throughout the contest, but the Thunder stormed home to grab the victory, 63-61. The Spartans took […]
Spartans and Thunder reach grand final in tantalising NBL1 North women’s decider
THE two powerhouses of the National Basketball League (NBL)1 North women’s division have reached the grand final, with the Southern Districts Spartans and Logan Thunder winning their respective semi-finals on the weekend. The Spartans toppled the Mackay Meteorettes, while the Thunder accounted for the Townsville Flames, to book a tantalising best-of-three grand final series starting […]
Marlins stun Thunder, set up Meteoric grand final
CAIRNS Marlins have defied the odds to reach the 2021 National Basketball League (NBL)1 North Men’s Division Grand Final, knocking off minor premiers Logan Thunder in the semi-finals. The fifth placed Marlins first overcame Gold Coast Rollers in the elimination final, and have now taken down the Thunder – who previously only had one loss […]
Lift off for Rockets as men’s side makes it two from two
NORTH Adelaide Rockets have launched at the right time of the year, to take down the minor premiers Sturt Sabres and post an impressive 17-point win (86-69) on the road to reach the 2021 National Basketball League (NBL)1 Central Men’s Division Grand Final. The Rockets started the season at 1-6 and looked way off the […]
Rockets launch into NBL1 Women’s decider
NORTH Adelaide Rockets have continued their rise into the 2021 National Basketball League (NBL)1 Women’s Division Grand Final after defeating South Adelaide Panthers by just four points last night. The Rockers came from fifth spot on the ladder and three do-or-die finals to reached the decider next week. Of the three, the 76-72 preliminary final […]
Hawks fly high to take out NBL1 West men’s title
PERRY Lakes Hawks became the inaugural National Basketball League (NBL)1 West men’s division champions after downing Rockingham Flames by 10 points at Bendat Basketball Centre last night. The Hawks raced away to an early lead, were pegged back by the Flames, and then stood strong in the final term to run out 92-82 victors to […]
Tigers take out low-scoring tussle over Wolves to claim NBL1 West women’s title
WILLETTON Tigers are the official 2021 National Basketball League (NBL)1 West women’s champions after knocking off Joondalup Wolves by 11 points in last night’s grand final. In a momentum-swinging game with not much between the sides all night, it was the last term that saw the Tigers burst away and secure the title, credit to […]
