Hawks make statement win over Bullets, Goorjian finds instant results
AS a part of an entertaining twist to the start of the season for last year’s wooden spooners, The Hawks toppled the Brisbane Bullets, 90-84, and consolidated their first win on their first attempt in hostile territory, thus ending a losing streak that dated back to middle stages of the 2019/20 campaign. In front of […]
NBL21 Round 1 preview: Taipans, Hawks and 36ers to double up in opening round
A FIVE-game opening round which features seven of the nine teams was eventually indicative of what became of the 2020 season. Just when it looked like 2021 was going to be a better version on its predecessor, the global pandemic reared its head once again, and the National Basketball League (NBL) was forced to make […]
NBL21 season previews: Brisbane Bullets
THE Brisbane Bullets were a cat’s whisker away from a second straight postseason back in NBL20, missing out on fourth position by just a handful of points determined on the last day of the season. Three different sides finished with a home and away record consisting of 15 wins and 13 losses, in what was […]
NBL21 season previews: Adelaide 36ers
WITH a new look squad, a new head coach and a new sense of motivation heading into the 2021 NBL season, the Adelaide 36ers have been one of the busiest teams this offseason following a rather disappointing finish only a year ago. Being led by former Orlando Magic assistant coach and scout for the Minnesota […]
2020 QSL team review: RedCity Roar
IN a series wrapping up the 2020 Queensland State League (QSL) season, we take a look back at each of the 12 clubs in both the men’s and women’s competitions and how they performed across the season. We continue our review series with the first of our four grand finalists in RedCity Roar. Men’s: Position: […]
QSL Men’s Grand Final: Brisbane Capitals steal the show with a come from behind victory over Roar
BRISBANE Capitals pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the competition toppling the ladder leaders RedCity Roar after being down at three quarter time in the grand final. Only eight points separated the two sides at the final break testament to the high intensity battle out on court as both sides hustled to claim […]
QSL Men’s Grand Final preview: RedCity Roar vs. Brisbane Capitals
THE two top Queensland State League (QSL) Men’s sides have made their way into the decider with the Grand Final set to take place tonight at 6.30pm. RedCity Roar host the big game at the Paul Bancroft Centre, where Brisbane Capitals will be hoping to upstage their highly fancied rivals and steal a memorable title. […]
QSL Men’s semi-finals: Roar win in thriller as Capitals topple Force
TWO electric Queensland State League (QSL) Men’s semi-finals took place overnight with the top of the table RedCity Roar escaping with a two-point victory over Sunshine Coast Phoenix Teal and Brisbane Capitals winning on the road against Ipswich Force. All roads now lead to 6.30pm tonight at the Paul Bancroft Centre when the teams face […]
QSL Men’s semi-finals preview: Roar and Force to host Phoenix Teal and Capitals
IT is semi-final time in the Queensland State League (QSL) Men’s competition with the top three teams and fifth placed Sunshine Coast Phoenix Teal remaining in the competition for a shot at the final. Both semi-finals take place on Friday night with the grand final to be played Saturday. RedCity Roar vs. Sunshine Coast Phoenix […]
QSL stats: Regular season summary
WITH the final round of the regular season done and dusted for the Queensland State League (QSL), Draft Central casts an eye over the top performers for both the men’s and women’s competitions. A couple of familiar names grace the leader board with Mikaela Ruef and Maddison Rocci making their presence felt while in the […]
