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 […]
NBL1 Central: Year of the underdog as both Rockets sides hope for lift-off in final
GRAND final weekend is upon us in the National Basketball League (NBL)1 Central league, as both the men’s and women’s league prepare to face off for the ultimate prize in one final match. There are plenty of storylines heading into this exciting weekend of basketball. From individual match-ups to scoring battles, basketball purists will find […]
2021 NBL1 Central Men’s Grand Final Preview
GRAND final season is in full swing as National Basketball League (NBL)1 Central Men’s division prepare for their deciding game this weekend. With two sides desperate to claim the competition’s greatest prize, there is no doubt this clash between the Norwood Flames and North Adelaide Rockets will be anything short of thrilling. Each team boasts […]
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 […]
2021 NBL1 Central men’s finals preview: Week 3
THE penultimate match of the National Basketball League (NBL)1 Central men’s division is here, with an unlikely clash between Sturt Sabres and North Adelaide Rockets taking place for the right to face Norwood Flames in the 2021 grand final. Sturt Sabres vs. North Adelaide Rockets Saturday, September 4 @ 7:15pm Springbank Secondary College There is […]
2021 NBL1 Central men’s finals wrap: Week 2
BOTH underdogs won in the National Basketball League (NBL)1 Central men’s division semi-finals to maintain the air of unpredictability across the finals series. Third placed Norwood Flames booked a direct spot into the grand final following their win over top of the table Sturt Sabres, whilst fourth placed North Adelaide sent second placed Forestville Eagles […]
2021 NBL1 stats: Top performers
FINALS are just around the corner in the National Basketball League (NBL1) West and Central competitions while both South and North have been put on hold due to current COVID-19 restrictions. Nonetheless, Draft Central casts an eye over the top statistical performers from each competition as the seasons edge closer to the end. Men’s: North: […]
Adelaide 36ers Season Review
WITH the National Basketball League (NBL) season done and dusted we take a look at the performance of each team and how they fared in season 2021. The next team under the microscope is Adelaide 36ers who had an inconsistent season to say the least. Season Summary: Conner Henry took over the reigns as the […]
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 […]
NBL1 Central wrap: Round 10
ROUND 10 of NBL1 Central saw a mixed bag of results with a couple of close encounters in both the men’s and women’s league along with some blowout performances. Men’s: Norwood Flames (87) defeated Woodville Warriors (84) It was a close encounter between Norwood Flames and Woodville Warriors with the former securing a narrow three […]
