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Contents

Contacts ...... 2 Key Personnel ...... 3 Word from the Commissioner ...... 4 2010/11 Season Preview ...... 6 All Stars ...... 6 Bulldogs ...... 7 Mulgrave Magic ...... 8 Phoenix ...... 9 Redlynch Royals ...... 10 Saints ...... 11 Timberwolves ...... 12 2010/11 Regular Season Draw ...... 13 League History ...... 16 2009/10 ...... 16 2008/09 ...... 17 2008 ...... 18 2007 ...... 19 1st ANNUAL FNQ SUPER LEAGUE ALL STAR EVENT ...... 20 2nd ANNUAL FNQ SUPER LEAGUE ALL STAR EVENT ...... 21

Contacts

Postal Address: FNQ Super League Cairns Basketball 289 Aumuller Street Manunda, 4870

Phone: (07) 4051-1349

Fax: (07) 4031-0045

Website: www.cairnsbasketball.com

Naming Rights Sponsor: Vibe Bar

Major Sponsor: Hobbs Financial Services

Affiliated Clubs: All Stars Bulldogs Mulgrave Magic Phoenix, Redlynch Royals Saints Timberwolves

Key Personnel

League Commissioner Joel Khalu [email protected] CBI General Manager Mike Scott [email protected] CBI Competitions Coordinator Daniel Smith [email protected] Referees Manager Corey Croft [email protected] Score Table Manager Ngaire West [email protected] Media Liaison Duncan Watts [email protected] Executive Committee Member Grant Gonsalves [email protected] Executive Committee Member Dean Brebner [email protected] Official Photographer Gordon Greaves [email protected] All Stars Delegate Hassan Bin Tahal [email protected] Bulldogs Delegate Brad Burdon [email protected] Mulgrave Magic Delegate Lynn Witteveen [email protected] Phoenix Delegate Zac Ross [email protected] Saints Delegate Anthony Plummer [email protected] Redlynch Delegate James Mitchell [email protected] Timberwolves Delegate Travis Thorne [email protected]

Word from the Commissioner

The wait is over and the VIBE Far North Queensland Super League is back for the fifth consecutive season. Anticipation is high as the north’s premier men’s Basketball competition tips off again with games sure to leave fans on the edge of their seats.

It will be tough to build on the success and intensity of last season, but with Basketball bragging rights for an entire region on the line once again, there’s no doubt the players of the seven competing clubs will be putting their bodies on the line and giving it their all.

All-Stars, Bulldogs, Mulgrave Magic, Phoenix, Redlynch, Saints and Timberwolves will once again do battle over 14-regular season rounds. The top four clubs will then advance into a three-round elimination final series, with the victor earning the right to be crowned 2011 VIBE FNQ Super League Champions.

This year will easily be the most exciting season we have seen with close to 70 of the region’s top ‘hoopers’ doing battle on the hardwood each Sunday at the Bendigo Bank Basketball Centre.

Besides local stars like Deba George, Curt Ahwang, Rowan Gray, Gary Boodnikoff, Gausa Arnold, Kane Oakley and James ‘Billy’ Comino, this season will also see a number of international players from the U.S.A, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and France all step on the Fish Tank floor looking to prove themselves.

I would like to extend a special thanks to new naming rights sponsor ‘VIBE Bar’ and major sponsor ‘Hobbs Financial’ for both coming on-board to add to professionalism of the league.

Overall the 2010-11 VIBE F.N.Q Super League is shaping as the most successful season to date and easily one of the most intense sporting competitions in the FNQ region.

Make sure you get to a game!

Joel Khalu

Commissioner VIBE FNQ Super League

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2010/11 Season Preview All Stars

MAJOR SPONSOR N/A

2009-10 FINISH 7th

RETURNING Michael Cresswell, Michael Paiwan, Danny Nielson, Corey Whitaker, Max Duffy

PLAYERS GAINED Bryce Cummings (USA) Denzel Philpot (Bulldogs) Laurence Hobson (Bulldog) Ladell Nakachi, Kailou George (Redlynch), Keegan Bussell

PLAYERS LOST Aaron Bin Tahal (Redlynch) Sam Magill, Elijah Raymond, Brett Stanley, Shannon Roberts

RESTRICTED None

2010-11 COACH Hassan Bin Tahal (2nd Season)

SEASON PREVIEW All-Stars struggled through last Super League season and were the only team that was unable to register a single win. This season looks optimistic however with the signing of shooting guard Bryce Cummings direct from Wisconsin, USA. Retuning small forward Michael Paiwan (21.5ppg) will also need to put up big numbers if the team wants to taste success. With the departure of Aaron Bin Tahal (7.9ppg) to Redlynch, look for Kailou George (5.4ppg) to increase his scoring output at the point guard position. With some leadership from veteran Michael Cresswell (16.0ppg) the All-Stars could definitely surprise a few teams this season.

2010-11 PREDICTION 6th overall at the end of the regular season.

Bulldogs

MAJOR SPONSOR: LORDS FINANCIAL

2009-10 FINISH: 6th

RETURNING: Brodie Fry-Simmons, Jason Osborne, Michael Demertze, Brendon Kruger, Luke Ellwood

PLAYERS GAINED: Shane Storti, Matt Martin, Chris Remedio, Patrick Hawash, Daniel Majer, Tom Ford, Zane McClosky

PLAYERS LOST: Aaron Schulze (Timberwolves), Denzel Philpot (All-Stars), Laurence Hobson (All-Stars)

RESTRICTED: None

2010-11 COACH: Brad Burdon (3rd Season)

SEASON PREVIEW: The fate of the Bulldogs this season rests with their returning ‘BIG 3’ of Michael Demertze (18.0ppg), Jason Osborne (7.8ppg) and Luke Ellwood (7.0ppg). If these three QLD Junior representatives can find their confidence and rhythm early on the Bulldogs just might be able to sneak out some wins this season. The loss of floor general Aaron Schulze (10.2ppg) will leave a hole at the point but look for Brendan Kruger (3.8ppg) to step up and run the show. If Demertze has another breakout season the 16-year old could become the youngest player ever to lead the Super League in scoring.

2010-11 PREDICTION: 7th overall at the end of the regular season.

Mulgrave Magic

MAJOR SPONSOR: N/A

2009-10 FINISH: 5th

RETURNING: Jeff Cotter, Patrick Donald, Nick Howton, Craig Fairly, Kris Johnstone, Dariush Mirshafiei, Edgar Randolph

PLAYERS GAINED: Andrew Clarke, Duncan Watts, Charles Opio (Overseas), Matt Smith (Saints) Murray Smith (NSW)

PLAYERS LOST: Nathan Selsby (Saints), Ryan Lange (Brisbane), Kevin Shephard

RESTRICTED: None

2010-11 COACH: Jeff Cotter (1st Season)

SEASON PREVIEW: Athletic swingman Charles Opio returns to boost the Magic after a year travelling overseas. The former Super League Most Valuable Player will need to have another huge season if the Magic are to find success. Another positive for the club is the offseason signing of former Cairns Taipans NBL player Andrew Clarke. The veteran small forward will be difficult to stop with his ability to play inside and out. Returning Captain Jeff Cotter (15.0ppg) will once again direct his troops around the floor and big- man Patrick Donald (12.2ppg) will be ‘Mr. Reliable’ inside the paint. With a number of solid role players the Magic should be knocking on the door of the playoffs.

2010-11 PREDICTION: 5th overall at the end of the regular season.

Phoenix

MAJOR SPONSOR: WILL MOVE REMOVALS

2009-10 FINISH: FNQ Super League Champions

RETURNING: Jacob Pilot, Ryan Cetinich, Curt Ahwang, Rowan Gray, Joel Khalu, Mark Moseling

PLAYERS GAINED: Gary Boodnikoff, Sam Mayer, Zac Ross (Townsville)

PLAYERS LOST: Matthew Adekponya (USA), Richard Ketchell, Francis Loban, Kerli Sambo

RESTRICTED: Curt Ahwang

2010-11 COACH: Joel Khalu (2nd Season)

SEASON PREVIEW: Back to back Super League champions Phoenix have made minimal off-season moves. With the loss of young star guard Matthew Adekponya (19.2ppg) to the U.S College system the club signed NBL veteran and former Taipans sharpshooter Gary Boodnikoff. The return of long-term core group of Ryan Cetinich (5.5ppg), Jacob Pilot (8.5ppg), Mark Moseling (13.9ppg), Curt Ahwang (16.9ppg), Joel Khalu (19.2ppg) and Rowan Gray (19.6ppg) is still intact and the team also welcomes back athletic guard Zac Ross from Townsville. Young forward Sam Mayer will become the youngest ever player to play Super League Basketball at just 14-years of age. You can never count out the Phoenix come finals time.

2010-11 PREDICTION: 3rd overall at the end of the regular season.

Redlynch Royals

MAJOR SPONSOR: FUTURE DENTAL

2009-10 FINISH: 2nd

RETURNING: Gausa Arnold, James Mitchell, Billy Ross, Mick Downer

PLAYERS GAINED: Aaron Bin Tahal (All-Stars), Brian Wash (Saints), David Mills (Saints), Aaron Fearne (Saints) Paul Latter (Saints)

PLAYERS LOST: Kailou George (All-Stars), Reece Craigie (NSW), Michael Chitham, Bryce Whitaker (Darwin), Jeromie Hill (USA)

RESTRICTED: James Mitchell

2010-11 COACH: Aaron Fearne (1st Season)

SEASON PREVIEW: Redlynch showed last year they have what it takes to be a serious title contender. This year they come into the season as an even bigger threat. With the most pro-active offseason of any club the Royals signed four Saints players including Brian Walsh (9.9ppg), Aaron Fearne (6.6ppg), Paul Latter (10.6ppg) and David Mills (11.9ppg). In addition they picked up exciting young Cairns Marlins guard Aaron Bin Tahal (7.9ppg) from All- Stars. Add these recruits to veterans Billy Ross (15.0ppg) and Gausa Arnold (12.0ppg) and you have a legitimate contender. The emergence of Taipans development player James Mitchell (12.8ppg) will also be something to keep an eye on.

2010-11 PREDICTION: 2nd overall at the end of the regular season.

Saints

MAJOR SPONSOR: PRP NATIONAL PROPERTY CONSULTANTS

2009-10 FINISH: 3rd

RETURNING: Anthony Plummer, Peterson Opio, Robert Cowell, CJ Ahwang

PLAYERS GAINED: Brenton Campbell (Adelaide), Kane Oakley (Adelaide), Gareth Dawson (New Zealand) Chris Daniel (New Zealand), Nathan Selsby (Mulgrave Magic)

PLAYERS LOST: Brian Walsh (Redlynch) Ryan Morris, Aaron Fearne (Redlynch), Deba George, David Mills (Redlynch), Paul Latter (Redlynch), Matt Smith (Mulgrave Magic)

RESTRICTED: Gareth Dawson & Chris Daniel

2010-11 COACH: Jamie Pearlman (1st Season)

SEASON PREVIEW: There are some familiar faces back with the Saints group but a lot more new ones. Cleaning house in the offseason the Saints offloaded a number of long-term players and recruited a team that is favoured to take out the Super League championship. New Zealand dynamic duo Chris Daniel and Gareth Dawson will both be tough to stop after both having outstanding seasons in the NZNBL. Former Marlins guard Brenton Campbell returns to Cairns for his first Super League season and he will be well supported in the backcourt by former Mulgrave Magic player Nathan Selsby (19.9ppg). Add to this former Taipans player Kane Oakley and you can see how this group took out the BLITZ pre-season title recently. Silky smooth guard CJ Ahwang (21.7ppg) could be the danger man though and look for him to play a big part in the Saints title march.

2010-11 PREDICTION: 1st overall at the end of the regular season.

Timberwolves

MAJOR SPONSOR: N/A

2008-09 FINISH: 4th

RETURNING: Grant Gonsalves, David Dimla, Travis Thorne, James Comino, John Fa’aoso, Brent Khalu, Kris Whelan, Dean Brebner, Mario Assan, Thomas Samuel

PLAYERS GAINED: Aaron Schulze (Bulldogs), Adam Piszczuk

PLAYERS LOST: Aundras Wackerow

RESTRICTED: James Comino & Dean Brebner

2010-11 COACH: Dean Brebner (1st Season)

SEASON PREVIEW: Consistency has always been the key for the Timberwolves club and this season the team once again returns ten familiar faces. The Wolves title chances will rest on the performances of MVP candidates James Comino (23.2ppg) and Dean Brebner (22.4ppg) and their main supporter Travis Thorne (19.5ppg). Returning to the Super League this season for the T-Wolves will be Adam Piszczuk who will provide a monster post presence inside. Supporting Piszczuk from the perimeter will be shooters Grant Gonsalves (8.5ppg), Kris Whelan (8.1ppg) and Brent Khalu (5.0ppg) and lightening quick guard David Dimla (8.2ppg) will once again cause havoc for opposition ball- carriers. Look for new signing Aaron Schulze to have a break-out season now being surrounded by consistent finishers. Don’t sleep on the Wolves come playoff time.

2010-11 PREDICTION: 4th overall at the end of the regular season.

2010/11 Regular Season Draw

ROUND DATE GAME #1 1:00pm GAME #2 2:30pm GAME #3 4:00pm BYE TEAM

BULLDOGS TIMBERWOLVES PHOENIX 1 Sunday, Oct 31 V V V ALL-STARS REDLYNCH MULGRAVE MAGIC SAINTS BULLDOGS REDLYNCH ALL-STARS 2 Sunday, Nov 7 V V V SAINTS MULGRAVE MAGIC PHOENIX TIMBERWOLVES BULLDOGS PHOENIX REDLYNCH 3 Sunday, Nov 14 V V V TIMBERWOLVES SAINTS MULGRAVE MAGIC ALL-STARS MULGRAVE MAGIC ALL-STARS PHOENIX 4 Sunday, Nov 21 V V REDLYNCH V BULLDOGS TIMBERWOLVES SAINTS PHOENIX MULGRAVE MAGIC REDLYNCH 5 Sunday, Nov 28 V V V BULLDOGS ALL-STARS SAINTS TIMBERWOLVES ALL-STARS SAINTS PHOENIX 6 Sunday, Dec 5 V V MULGRAVE V TIMBERWOLVES REDLYNCH MAGIC BULLDOGS TIMBERWOLVES MULGRAVE MAGIC SAINTS 7 Sunday, Dec 12 V V V PHOENIX BULLDOGS ALL-STARS REDLYNCH

MID-SEASON BREAK – MONDAY DECEMBER 13, 2010 to SATURDAY JANUARY 8, 2011

BULLDOGS TIMBERWOLVES PHOENIX 8 Sunday, Jan 9 V V V ALL-STARS REDLYNCH MULGRAVE MAGIC SAINTS BULLDOGS REDLYNCH ALL-STARS 9 Sunday, Jan 16 V V V SAINTS MULGRAVE MAGIC PHOENIX TIMBERWOLVES BULLDOGS PHOENIX REDLYNCH 10 Sunday, Jan 23 V V V TIMBERWOLVES SAINTS MULGRAVE MAGIC ALL-STARS

ALL-STAR FRIDAY, JAN 28 3rd ANNUAL FNQ SUPER LEAGUE ALL-STAR EVENT

SUNDAY, JANUARY 30 – NO GAMES – CAIRNS TAIPANS HOME GAME vs. NEW ZEALAND 4pm TIP-OFF

TIMBERWOLVES MULGRAVE MAGIC SAINTS 11 Sunday, Feb 6 V V V PHOENIX BULLDOGS ALL-STARS REDLYNCH MULGRAVE MAGIC ALL-STARS PHOENIX 12 Sunday, Feb 13 V V REDLYNCH V BULLDOGS TIMBERWOLVES SAINTS ALL-STARS SAINTS PHOENIX 13 Sunday, Feb 20 V V MULGRAVE V TIMBERWOLVES REDLYNCH MAGIC BULLDOGS REDLYNCH MULGRAVE MAGIC PHOENIX 14 Sunday, Feb 27 V V V BULLDOGS TIMBERWOLVES SAINTS ALL-STARS

2010/11 Finals Draw

PRE-LIM FINAL #1 PRE-LIM FINAL #2 PRELIMINARY Sunday, Mar 6 3rd PLACE 1st PLACE FINALS V V 4th PLACE 2nd PLACE SEMI-FINAL SEMI-FINAL Sunday, Mar 13 Winner of Pre-Lim #1 V Loser of Pre-Lim #2

A-GRADE WOMEN’S MEN’S GRAND FINAL GRAND FINAL Sunday, Mar 20 SUMMER LEAGUE Winner of Pre-Lim #2 GRAND FINAL V 2:30PM TIP-OFF Winner of Semi-Final

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As part of the sponsorship package Brian Walsh at Hobbs Financial is providing each player, family member or Super League supporter the opportunity to request a no cost/obligation meeting to see if Hobbs Financial can be of assistance with their financial situation. So whether you’re looking to buy or refinance, purchase a car or business – just call and let us do the hard work for you.

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League History

2009/10

Grand Final Phoenix 109 (Joel Khalu 37, Curt Ahwang 28) def Redlynch 102 (Jeromie Hill 23, Michael Chitham 22)

Final Standings

1. Phoenix 5. Mulgrave Magic

2. Redlynch 6. Bulldogs

3. Saints 7. All-Stars

4. Timberwolves

Award Winners

Most Valuable Player DEBA GEORGE Saints

All-Star Five DEBA GEORGE Saints JAMES COMINO Timberwolves MATTHEW ADEKPONYA Phoenix DEAN BREBNER Timberwolves JEROMIE HILL Redlynch

Grand Final M.V.P JOEL KHALU Phoenix

Coach of the Year MICK DOWNER Redlynch

Leading Scorer JEROMIE HILL Redlynch

Best Defensive Player REECE CRAIGIE Redlynch

Sixth Man Award MATTHEW ADEKPONYA Phoenix

Under 20 Youth Player Award JEROMIE HILL Redlynch

Outstanding Referee Award DYLAN CAREY

Volunteer Service Award GORDON GREAVES

2008/09

Grand Final Phoenix 76 (Luke Gray 17, Curt Ahwang 14) def Timberwolves 64 (James Comino 17, Dean Brebner 13)

Final Standings

1. Phoenix 4. Atherton Harriers

2. Timberwolves 5. Saints

3. Mulgrave Magic 6. Bulldogs

Award Winners

Most Valuable Player CURT AHWANG Phoenix

All-Star Five CURT AHWANG Phoenix DEAN BREBNER Timberwolves CONRAD ‘C.J’ AHWANG Saints JAMES COMINO Timberwolves KERRY WILLIAMS Bulldogs

Grand Final M.V.P LUKE GRAY Phoenix

Coach of the Year SCOTT COOK Saints

Leading Scorer DEBA GEORGE Atherton Harriers

Best Defensive Player CONRAD ‘C.J’ AHWANG Saints

Sixth Man Award MARK MOSELING Phoenix

Under 20 Youth Player Award TRAVIS THORNE Redlynch

Outstanding Referee Award DYLAN CALLOPE

2008

Grand Final Timberwolves 77 (Dean Brebner 22, Kris Whelan 15) def Phoenix 63 (Joel Khalu 26, Curt Ahwang 12)

Final Standings

1. Timberwolves 6. All-Stars 2. Phoenix 7. Atherton 3. Mulgrave Magic 8. Under 18 Marlins 4. Saints 9. Innisfail Cyclones 5. Choice Cats

Award Winners

Most Valuable Player CHARLES OPIO Mulgrave Magic

All-Star Five CHARLES OPIO Mulgrave Magic JOEL KHALU Phoenix JAMES COMINO Timberwolves LONNIE PEDRO Atherton DAVID MILLS Saints

Grand Final M.V.P: DEAN BREBNER Timberwolves

Leading Scorer: JOEL KHALU Phoenix

Best Defensive Player: JEFF COTTER Mulgrave Magic

Under 20 Youth Player Award: TRAVIS THORNE Timberwolves

Outstanding Referee Award: ROBERT JOHNSTONE

2007

Grand Final Cairns Taipans Academy 75 (Dean Brebner 21, James Comino 15) def Phoenix 51 (Joel Khalu 28, Jacob Pilot 8)

Final Standings

1. Cairns Taipans Academy 4. Choice Cats

2. Phoenix 5. Saints

3. Atherton 6. Innisfail Cyclones

Award Winners

Most Valuable Player CALLUM BAYNES Atherton

All-Star Five CALLUM BAYNES Atherton DEBA GEORGE Choice Cats BRIAN WALSH Saints JOEL KHALU Phoenix ADAM PISCZCUK Choice Cats

Grand Final M.V.P: DEAN BREBNER Timberwolves

1st ANNUAL FNQ SUPER LEAGUE ALL STAR EVENT

FRIDAY JANUARY 23, 2009

CITY vs. COUNTRY ALL-STAR GAME CITY ALL-STARS 102 (James Comino 17, Conrad Ahwang 16) defeated COUNTRY ALL-STARS 90 (Deba George 20, Rowan Gray 17)

ALL-STAR GAME MOST VALUABLE PLAYER Conrad Ahwang Saints

SLAM DUNK CHAMPION Deba George Atherton Harriers

3-POINT SHOOTOUT CHAMPION Curt Ahwang Phoenix

2nd ANNUAL FNQ SUPER LEAGUE ALL STAR EVENT

FRIDAY JANUARY 22, 2010

CITY vs. COUNTRY ALL-STAR GAME COUNTRY ALL-STARS 116 (Matthew Adekponya 23, Reece Craigie 22) defeated CITY ALL-STARS 98 (Deba George 25, CJ Ahwang 14)

ALL-STAR GAME MOST VALUABLE PLAYER Matthew Adekponya Phoenix

SLAM DUNK CHAMPION Deba George Saints

2009 3-POINT SHOOTOUT CHAMPION Bryce Whitaker Redlynch