2021 NBL1 Central wrap: Round 15
IT was another action packed round in the National Basketball League (NBL1) Central as the Forestville Eagles claimed a big win in the men’s, while in the women’s it was the Sturt Sabres that walked away with a resounding victory. Men’s: Woodville Warriors (77) defeated by Sturt Sabres (99) Stuart Sabres claimed a 22-point win […]
NBL1 North: Round 11
ROUND 10 of the National Basketball League (NBL1) North had no shortage of close contests with seven games in the men’s division decided by 10 points or less highlighting just how tight the league is. In the women’s it was somewhat of a different story with a number of blowouts. Men’s The battle between the […]
NBL1 West: Round 13
ROUND 13 of the National Basketball League (NBL1) West played host to a number of huge clashes in both the men’s and women’s league. It was a good week to be a fan of the Mandurah Magic as they recorded big wins across both competitions. Men’s Mandurah Magic got the better of last-placed South West […]
2021 NBL1 Central wrap: Round 13
ROUND 13 of the National Basketball League (NBL1) Central played host to a number of cracking matches in both the men’s and women’s leagues. Men’s: Forestville Eagles (93) defeated Woodville Warriors (59) The Eagles bounced back after a loss last round to defeat the Warriors by 34 points. It was a one-sided affair from the […]
NBL1 South women’s wrap: Round 12 – Eagles stun Blues in upset of the season
DIAMOND Valley Eagles have provided the biggest upset of the National Basketball League (NBL)1 South women’s season with a stunning overtime victory against the top-of-the-table Frankston Blues. The Eagles were anchored to the bottom in the game, having only one one match in 12 encounters, including a 17-point defeat at the hands of another struggling […]
Hat-trick Hawks as Blues lose
THE Ringwood Hawks have done what no one else could this season, knocking off the undefeated Frankston Blues in one of three victories for the club in Round 11. Having already defeated the Melbourne Tigers 71-56 on Wednesday night, and claiming an 18-point victory on Friday night against the Kilsyth Cobras, the Hawks were back […]
2021 NBL1 Central wrap: Round 11
ROUND 11 of the National Basketball League (NBL1) saw plenty of excitement and big wins as the top of the table Sturt Sabres dominated in their clash against Central District Lions in the women’s while in the men’s it was a much closer round. Men’s: Forestville Eagles (89) defeated Norwood Flames (84) The Eagles just […]
2021 NBL1 South: Round 10 – Wildcats hunting top spot, Blues form continues
THE National Basketball League (NBL)1 Women’s competition returned to Victoria after another state-wide lockdown and it was the Eltham Wildcats who returned in fine style defeating the Falcons 94-80, continuing on from Saturday’s win against the Waverley Falcons at home. The Wildcats made it two from two in Round 10 after Sunday’s win on the […]
It’s balls in all court’s for Lavey
BASKETBALL and football are two sports that often go hand in hand but not always at the elite level however, Australian Opal and Richmond AFLW player, Tessa Lavey, is proving it is possible to have the best of both worlds. “[Footy and basketball] do have similar traits to them, when you’re in close there is […]
NBL1 West wrap: Round 10
ROUND 10 of the National Basketball League (NBL)1 West competition played out over the weekend with some tight results, as well as some massive blowouts. We take a look at a feature match from each of the men’s and women’s divisions. WOMEN’S: It was a thrilling contest between Lakeside and the Senators at the Lakeside […]
