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Welcome to the Eagles Nest! Saturday April 27 we welcomed to our court.

Although we knew some of the players Dean 20 points, by name, we had not seen them play. 11 rebounds, Sitting on a 3–4 record, we needed Ernst “Freddy” Kruger 15 points, to prepare and play with 100% effort 13 rebounds, Daniel Girolami 13 from the first whistle. I’m very pleased points, 5 assists, 1 steal. to say that’s exactly what we did. The effort for the full 40 minutes was great. Tonight we welcome Kilsyth Cobras to Winning every quarter, and getting all our court. Here we go again into the players into the game was our aim, ‘unknown’. Kilsyth Cobras have come and we were able to achieve this. from D-League which means we have not seen them play, and don’t know a lot about them.

Kilsyth have had some impressive wins, and are coming off a big 36 point win last week. They also pushed league leaders Waverley, who are being touted as one of the teams to beat, so we cannot take this game lightly.

We must come out at the first whistle with intensity. We must apply pressure on the ball at all times. We need to Winning 85–47 was a pleasing result get through sets, and execute. Our for the coaching staff. The players did preparation must be the same every exactly what was asked of them. With week no matter who we play. We look illness to a couple of key players, we forward to hitting the floor and coming knew we had to rely on our bench, away with a win. and they didn’t let us down. Spreading the minutes, and not losing any 100% effort every minute of every game! momentum shows we are improving Go Eagles! each week, but still need to keep working hard. Matt Jackson 21 points, Trevor Lee 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, Nick Coach Coach’s Corner – Coach’s Corner – coaches report YLW SCW play in Breast Cancer Awareness Game

Today we welcome the Hume Broncos VYCW After a slow start to our season, the side to the DV nest for another regular home team has shown a great deal of effort and away game of the season. and commitment to each other and put The Broncos will be out for revenge that are still trying from the last time we met where we to rebuild and develop for the together a 3 game streak where we have were able to grind out a win. Last week future of their respective clubs. Hume shown what this team is capable of. the broncos just fell short against the will be doing everything they can to Boomers with the usual suspects rising get the W where we will be trying to We started the season losing our first 4 This holds a great future for our to the occasion with very dan and 12 maintain the momentum we have been games to some very good teams, and program at Diamond Valley. boards along with the very consistent working hard on to build over the last while we were disappointed with the Genevieve McCorkell getting and points 3 weeks. results, we could see that we were not This week’s game against Hume City is and 10 boards. far away from getting a win. Our losses a great opportunity for us, as Hume are This will be a great game with both were to Eltham, Waverley, Mckinnon sitting on top of the ladder. They are We were able to scrap a win against teams and coaching groups alike and Ringwood, teams that i think will a very talented and experienced team Sandy after getting belted by 22 the last determined to give their best! To all feature in the playoff race. and will be a tough group to beat. We time we played them. Jess Atta lead all the people behind the scenes that have are really looking forward to the game, scorers with 18 points and 8 rebounds, helped get us on the court I would like We came up against Melbourne and not only to go up against a good team, backed up by Nikki Drost with 5 and 12 to express my gratitude and know that Bulleen on a double header weekend, but also the meaning of this event. This and Tash Angelis with 8 and13. the group will do you proud every time and on the back of some great defence is the second year that Hume City has they take the court. we were able to get both wins. we had run the Breast Cancer Awareness game, The Broncos have improved week in and a 52–13 second half against Melbourne, and Diamond Valley is delighted and week out and not to be taken lightly as Sit back and enjoy, which I have no and I am sure this gave the players the honoured to be involved in this fantastic we showed when Sandy got us then we doubt, will be a great game. understanding that if we play that type of cause. Breast cancer has touched so were able to turn the tables. We have aggressive defence, that we can compete many of our lives, and we all must do as been working on the basics over the last Thanks to everyone for coming along, against any team in this league. We much as we can to find ways to help the few sessions to help build on what was a Barrack hard and go DV Eagles!! backed up that effort the next day against people who have this disease, and to terrible start to the season. a very talented Bulleen and got the win. find a cure.

I have no doubt this will be a tough and Andrew White A great weekend for the team. We The Eagles championship women close contest by 2 very young teams Head Coach YLW went down to Mckinnon last week by team would like to encourage as many 3 points, this again was on the back Eagle supporters as possible to put on of a great team defensive effort and a something pink, and get involved in the fantastic offensive game by our captain day at Hume City. Katie O’Neill. A real feature of our first 5 weeks has been that we have been able Hope to see you all there. to play no less than 5 under 18 players Steve Smith and 4 Youth League players. Coach Coach’s Corner – SCM GAME REPORT The Diamond Valley Eagles won their fourth game of the season yesterday, 95–81 over a tenacious Werribee Devils.

The Eagles came out of the blocks on line. For the victorious Eagles, Matt fire with a 30–13 point first quarter. Fennell was once again unstoppable They led 52–40 at the half after with 30 points at 53% along with forcing 17 Werribee turnovers. 18 rebounds.

After pushing the lead back out to Adam Moore also had a workmanlike 17 points midway through the third 12 points and 12rebounds. Guards quarter, the Devils closed to 62–71 Nathan Truman Sammy Gazzo and Major sponsors of the at three quarter time. The Eagles Matt Reynolds had 15, 11 and 12 answered every challenge the points respectively. Devils threw at them to run out Diamond Valley Eagles 94–81 winners. The Eagles take on the Hume City Broncos next Sunday at 3pm at A contribution of $1,000,000 to the The game saw 53 fouls and 64 free Hume City. new stadium in Diamond Creek. throw attempts. The Eagles forced 30 turnovers, recorded 13 steals, and kept Warren Estcourt the Devils to 35% from the field Supporting numerous community Coach and only 17% from the three point activities in the Nillumbik area. Significant supporters of YOUR DIAMOND VALLEY Diamond Valley Eagles. Want to be a team EAGLES of the week in 2013? BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Here’s the question every Eagles DVBA is currently looking for junior domestic teams to apart of the Bendigo Bank team of the week for 2013. To express supporter needs to ask. your interest, Teams of the week that attend the Senior email Nick Todorov Championship Games will receive: a FREE game day nick.todorov@ Are you supporting the bank dvbasketball.com.au show bag, FREE entry into the Match for that day, attend or call 9432 4720 that is supporting your community? the after match function and participate in the pre match activities with Senior Championship players. DIAMOND VALLEY Diamond Valley EAGLES KILSYTH COBRAS EAgles YLM BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION YLM

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Victorian YCM Previews versus Kilsyth to the ground, he’s not a fan of flashy the years; they will not be intimidated players, he just loves the in and under by what they are facing tonight. If Coaching and headaches usually go and get a W to kick type of guy who gets the job done. One these gentlemen can own the paint at hand in hand and no doubt Eagles State off a very important, thing you can bet on is that Nick will the defensive end, and if the guards Champ Youth Men coach Trevor Lee has possibly season give you everything that he has got and can ensure they stay between their had his share of headaches this week in defining weekend he’ll score! opponent and the basket, then we can scouting his opponent in Kilsyth! for them. win this match. Coach Lee has the task of getting the It just doesn’t get any easier in this With the inclusion of new players match-ups right but it will be up to the You don’t see an Eagle face off against competition, there are no easy games, coming in from the Eagle’s junior ranks players to go out there and be as tough a Cobra very often, but if we can stay no games where you can just have a this season, they have taken some time as they can be right from the get go to away from their bite early and get our relaxing week. Since the coming back to gel but the last couple of games ensure that the Cobras don’t get the own claws in, it will be an Eagles home together of the Big V Youth League and has seen a well oiled machine come start to the weekend they need. victory. the SEABL D League competitions, it just together with significant minutes gets harder and harder. spread right across the squad. Physically we can match it with Kilsyth; Beware the Eagle! The Screaming Eagle Matt Jackson, Freddie Kruger, James is declaring a Diamond Valley win tonight Kilsyth sit precariously balanced in It’s a team game and Coach Lee Penny, Joel Bellman, Mitch Lee and the with the home side picking up a win in a fourth spot with the same win ratio never likes to single players out. He deep bench that has been a trade mark heart-stopper. It’s the Eagles by 4! as three other teams. This weekend likes to see them play with gritty of Eagle’s Youth League teams over they ‘catch up’ a game with a double determination; sometimes the scoring header, hard to take at the best of may flow, sometimes it may dry up, but times. However Saturday they get the one thing you can always expect is for Eagles and Sunday they get top of the the Eagles to play every minute with other pool in Dandenong. Weekends an intensity seldom matched in the don’t get much tougher than this and League. One worth mentioning (again) they simply cannot afford to limp home is rookie Nick Dean who is epitomising Sunday afternoon with two losses for the Lee coached trait of ‘war horse’, the weekend. At the very least they will one who sets a standard for all to want to see themselves splitting the follow; If there is a lose ball there, he’ll round. Dandenong will have their own get it; if there is a hard ball to win, he’ll problems also playing Saturday night win it. Nick gets the job done and in against Ringwood who are another team doing so has gained the respect of both that desperately need the W to stay in his teammates and opponents in his touch with ladder leaders. Like I said, this maiden year. competition does not get any easier. There are plenty of flashier opponents So the way for the Cobras to start the in the competition but that is weekend is to come to the Eagle’s Nest something that suits Coach Lee down The Screaming Eagle – The Screaming Eagle – talks to Carly Turner a DV Junior at the AIS talks to Carly Turner a DV Junior at the AIS

It’s been a long and wild ride for DV Training to make that team was a very to at least 3 hours in total every day. The intense and emotional period. I was on the trainings cover a whole range of things from superstar junior Carly Turner, from under court every day trying to fix the little things basic fundamentals, to defense, to one-on- that would give me an advantage when it one and obviously team based drills. We 10’s, playing in state and Australian teams came to selections, things like left hand and have strength and conditioning three times to now being full time at the Australian containment defense were a massive focus a week as well which often leaves us for me. I also spent a lot of time in the gym pretty sore. Institute of Sport. Carly is a great trying to gain a bit of strength to match up example of the saying ‘hard work works’! against the girls that I would play in at the You’ve recently come back to the tournament in Amsterdam. Diamond Valley in some holiday time and When you go through her basketball resume, When did you first start playing played three games with the Diamond it’s hard not to be impressed. Some of her representative basketball for the Eagles, What was it like at the World Valley State Championship women’s achievements are; 2012 Australian Under and what are some of your junior Tournament? What was the team. What was it like to ‘come home’ 17 – international tournament in championship highlights? standard like? and play with some old mates? China; Under 17 Women’s FIBA World I began playing rep when I was top age It was pretty incredible to measure myself up It was so much fun. Obviously winning the Championships (5th place); 2011 Under 17 under 12’s (11 years old). The highlights against the best girls in the world for my age first two games was awesome and the groups FIBA Oceania Championship qualifier series are definitely my entire under 14 season; group. The standards were really high, some of of girls are really welcoming and good to play (winning against New Zealand 3-0); 10 we won the Eltham Tournament, VC Grand the girls we came up against are now playing with. I got to play with girls like Jackie Smith Games – AIS vs USA College teams (winning Final and the National Junior Classic Gold professionally in Europe or have signed with who I’ve played with throughout my juniors. 9-1); 2010 FIBA Oceania Tournament (Gold); Medal. We also won bronze at the under some amazing colleges in the USA. And hopefully in the next few weeks I’ll be 2012 – Captain of the Under 18 Victorian 14 Club Championships (nationals) and I able to play alongside Amy O’Neill who was Metro side winning Bronze at the Australian made some lifelong friends along the way. Tell me how it came about that you were with me in my first DV season back in under National Championships; Represented Under 18’s bottom age was also a great invited to the Australian Institute of 12’s. Playing with people like that is what Victoria and won Australian National season with a really talented bunch of girls. Sport, and what it is like to live there and makes the game so special. Championships in 2009, 2010, 2011; go to school there? Captained the Victorian Under 16 You’ve represented the Eagles at state It was a really long selection process side in 2010. level, what teams did you play in and with trial camps and interviews and then how did you do? finally the decision to actually move to With that sort of background it is little I played for Vic Metro 2009 and 2010 in Canberra. But it was the best move of my wonder that the Screaming Eagle wanted the under 16 team, and 2011 and 2012 life! I love the environment here, everyone to catch up with Carly to talk about her life in the under 18 team winning three gold understands why you dedicate so much and times in basketball. medals and one bronze medal. I also played time to your sport and the trainings are for Victoria (Metro & Country combined) as always at a high standard. School is alright Hi Carly, thanks for talking to me. First a bottom age under 20’s earlier this year too, very different to Melbourne but they off tell me a little about your history at and won gold. understand our training loads and work Diamond Valley, what junior club you with us to help us get through all our work played for? You’ve also represented the Eagles in the I played for Eltham North Jets from the age Australian under 17 team playing at the World How often do you train at the AIS, and of 9 all the way up until I left for Canberra Titles in Amsterdam last year. How hard was what sort of training do you do? when I was 16. it to make the Australian team, what sort of We are on court for 6 days a week, most work did you have to do everyday? days we train twice a day which adds up The Screaming Eagle – The Screaming Eagle talks to Carly Turner a DV Junior at the AIS

So you’ve represented your club, you’ve toughest opponents and best team mates represented your state many times, to have; Steph Talbot (South Australia, Victorian YCW Previews versus Hume City you’ve represented your country and Adelaide Lightning in the WNBL), who was Four games ago Coach White was looking for again on paper, they seem to have just made you’ve spent the last couple of years at recently named WNBL rookie of the year; a corner to hide in given his four game losing up the numbers. However delving a little the AIS. Some might say there isn’t much Tess Madgen, plays for Bulleen in the WNBL streak start to the season. How the tables deeper, three of their seven losses season to left to achieve. What’s the next challenge and helped us out at the AIS earlier this have turned, now sitting on 4 and 4 including date have been in single digits, and my mail for Carly Turner? year, she’s amazing to play with. last week turning around the first game is that those losses could well be attributed I’m just looking to make the transition into belting by 22 at the hands of Sandringham to to short lapses in concentration at some senior’s basketball. There is a big difference If you were conducting a clinic for a last Sunday getting a heart stopping 2 point point in the game. At this level you will be between juniors and seniors and I have bunch of wide eyed eight year olds, what win, fittingly compliments of a last second punished if you drop your guard for just a long way to go before I am physically would be the best advice you could give layup by 50 gamer Nikki Drost. a minute and that, it seems, is just what and mentally able to compete with these them to help them at the start of their has happened. The game the Bronco’s get women. Hopefully in the next few seasons basketball journey? Such is the crazy game of basketball!! Jess Atta their you know what together for a full 40 I will be playing in the WNBL. I have a few My best advice is to work your butt off, led from the front turning in her best game of minutes will be the game they will win, and bigger goals in the long term but for now, I listen to what your coaches say and make the season to date with 18 points including win well. just want to work hard and get better. sure that you’re enjoying yourself while 5 from 6 treys, 8 boards, 3 dimes and a theft, you’re doing it. pretty good numbers in anyone’s books. They are not without quality players and You must have had some great coaches they are certainly not afraid to blood juniors along the way, who has influenced you You’re a basketball player at a high level On paper you could be forgiven for saying with no less than four of their under 18’s the most and why? and you’re also a student. Where does that this week’s opponent in Hume City enjoying some quality time on the floor. Like I have been so lucky with the coaches I have study fit in to your basketball life? What should be a good win to the Eagles, a game the Eagles, not only does this bode well for had and they have all had big influences on aspirations if any do you have with a that can have the minutes shared, getting the future, but as the season ticks on, these me. Al McAughtry (Diamond Valley Technical career after basketball? some serious court time into bench players. players will only get better. Director of Coaching) has been a massive help We are expected to do two hours of study But the reality is far from the myth that you for me throughout the past few years getting every night at the AIS so unfortunately get on paper. Their 1 and 7 start to the McCorkell averaging 10 points and 4 boards, me through some really tough stages that I spend a fair bit of time studying. After season has mirrored previous seasons where, and Laloifi on 13 and 8 are the players to I wouldn’t have made it through by myself. school I plan on studying Marketing and watch; we give them latitude and the Coach Ben Cukier (state coach) was also a really big Psychology at University and hopefully get a White will have a major problem. influence in helping me make the transition job to do with that. from post to perimeter and from VC on Friday It will be a good match-up on the boards nights to the national stage. tonight with both teams sharing the Thanks Carly for giving us so much of your rebounding duties. Both teams have guards that like to board and athletic inside players You would also have played with and time. To any budding junior out there who like to run and shoot, which should against some great players. Who would looking for an example of what you can make for an entertaining match up. you rate as the top three players you become if you want to put in the effort, have played with or against? you need look no further than Carly as Any coach will tell you that you should never There are so many incredibly talented the perfect example. Make sure you get lose at home so the Screaming Eagle predicts players that it’s hard to name three; Louise to some State Championship Women’s that in the end it will be the Eagles at home Brown (Nunawading, Vic Metro state, under games at Diamond Valley and you may with a comfortable 10 point victory, and once 17 Australian, AIS) will always be one of the just see Carly in an Eagle’s singlet!! again successfully defending the nest. I want to join in the game! Can you help me find the way?

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GAME OF THE ROUND Melbourne vs. Ballarat Sat 4/5 8.30pm Oakleigh @ Rec Centre Diamond Valley vs. Kilsyth Sat 4/5 7.30pm @ Diamond Valley S & F As expected the Tigers got over the top of the Wildcats, but we’re still not convinced they can contend. What a game we can expect here. The Diamond Valley Eagles are back to their devastating best as this Sitting at 5-­‐3, they are stable, but not spectacular. They’ll host the travelling Miners who got handled new team develops before But our eyes. they have a huge task at hand. Don’t be fooled by the Cobras 5-­‐3 easily by Diamond Valley. Maybe if Melbourne win this one comfortably, we’ll start to come around but record-­‐ they are a legitimate title threat. With the likes of Jeffs, Adnam, Smit and Brazier, they are right now, we’re only lukewarm. absolutely capable of winning it this season. This will be a great test for both sides. They are both offensively very polished, so perhaps it will be who can slow down the others scoring power more effectively. Nicholas Dean is on fire at the moment and has Waverley vs. Sherbrooke Sun 5/5 12.30pm Waverley @ Sports Centre given them that scorer they were looking for. Tune into this one because this will come down to the wire. The high scoring Falcons were at it again last week against the Boomers, posting 100 points in relative ease as their big three (Kuany, Hothnyang, Adel) combined for 84 of those. They’ll host a Suns side that Frankston vs. Hawthorn Wed 1/5 8.15pm @ Frankston Bball Stadium plays the night before against Eltham. We doubt they’ll that be too puffed from but it could still play a factor. Expect an super quick game without a whole of D. Entertainment as its best. The Blues are battling at the moment and despite hosting one of their Wednesday night specials, life doesn’t get any easier. The Magic bounced back in a big way last week against Geelong with Ben Waldren absolutely dominant. If he gets off the leash, its usually curtains for the opposing side, so the Blues’ Nunawading vs. Knox Sun 5/5 2pm Nunawading @ Basketball Stadium number one priority is to slow him down. Knox will try and exact revenge on the Spectres after last week’s about when they travel to Nunawading on Sunday afternoon. The Raiders will be at a disadvantage with a game the night before at home while Eltham vs. Sherbrooke Sat 4/5 6pm Eltham @ High School Nunawading rest, but this will be a single digit game. The question is, who will suit up for Knox this week?

As expected it has been a rough year for the Wildcats. Heading into round 7, they are still without a win and they’ll now host the Suns. Speaking of which, let’s see if Sherbrooke can string four quarters Kilsyth vs. Dandenong Sun 5/5 2.30pm Kilsyth @ Sports Centre together. Complacency has been their biggest weakness the last few weeks and its time to take some ownership and play out the entire game without a lapse. Two heavyweights of the competition will go toe to toe on Sunday at the Kilsyth Sports Centre when Cobras host the Rangers. With both sides having blockbuster games the night before that could really affect the way this game is played. Kyle Adnam’s influence will need to be curbed by the Rangers defense Knox vs. Sandringham Sat 4/5 8pm @ State Basketball Centre after he went off for 30 last week. As for Dandenong, they have plenty of avenues to score from. Damien Rance, Kayne Ewin, Ben Gaze and a host of others are all quite capable of putting up big numbers, but With only 7 odd players getting a run last week, the Raiders fell short against a fired up Nunawading. let’s see who has the legs to do so on Sunday. They’ll now host the Sabres at the State Basketball Centre who are in serious trouble. They fell agonisingly short in both games last week, but the Sunday loss marked their fourth consecutive loss and are in danger of falling too far behind in the finals race. Let’s see who will step up when it matters most. Bulleen vs. Geelong Sun 5/5 3pm Templestowe @ Leisure Centre

Bulleen were scored on freely last week by the Falcons omise after showing some serious pr in recent Ringwood vs. Dandenong Sat 4/5 8.15pm Maroondah @ Indoor weeks. They have a golden opportunity to bounce back against an inconsistent Supercats squad. When these Cats are purring, they are a well oiled offensive machine, but we just don’t know when that’s going The Hawks couldn’t be more pumped up after last weeks come from wayyyy behind win last week and to happen. Both sides will be fresh heading into this one and both will be chomping at the bit to get this they head into a clash with the Rangers with their confidence -­‐ sky high. But a date with Dandenong is the one underway. toughest gig in VYC. With anyone capable of stepping up on any given night, their size, defensive pressure and structure are tough to combat. Let’s see how good Ringwood really are. Sandringham vs. Melbourne Sun 5/5 4pm Cheltenham @

Life doesn’t get a whole lot easier for Sandy but perhaps a return back to some familiar surroundings will get them back on track. They’ll host the Tigers at Cheltenham as they look to snare a win. Both sides have a contest the night before which could shake things up. The depth of both sides will be tested.

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GAME OF THE ROUND Sandringham vs. Melbourne Sun 5/5 12pm Cheltenham @ Ringwood vs. Dandenong Sat 4/5 6.15pm @ Maroondah Indoor Depending on their performances games of their on Saturday night, both teams could be well and truly The two most outstanding teams of the first 6 rounds finally get a chance to meet up in this blockbuster under the microscope. Melbourne hasn’t looked good recently and Sandy keep putting down close clash at Maroondah on Saturday night. Obviously, Dandenong have swept all before them, yet to receive games, but that could all be overlooked if they both win the night before this big clash. But if both lose, a challenge. As for the Hawks, not many thought they would be in this position pre-­‐season, but they have this game becomes all the more important. played superbly under new coach Ash Sam Belt. Stainer has taken her game to another level this year, leading the way with plenty of help from the likes of Bouwmeester, Mottin and Noller. Nunawading vs. Knox Sun 5/5 12pm Nunawading @ Bball Stadium The Rangers’ depth has been well documented, but recently Bridget Deery has stamped herself as one of the most offensively damaging players in the competition. There are too many big names to list in this It’s a jam-­‐packed weekend of action and here is another game where both sides are playing the second of matchup, lets see where both teams stand. a back to back. Meg Withers was super for Nunawading in last weeks loss to Bulleen, but her teammates will need to help out on the scoring front if they are to get over arch rivals Knox. There has never been any love lost between these two sides over the years, don’t expect this contest to be any different. Hume City vs. Frankston Sat 4/5 6pm @ Broadmeadows Stadium Kilsyth vs. Dandenong Sun 5/5 12.30pm Kilsyth @ Sports Centre After a first up win, the Broncos have lost 6 in a row. They scored a week off last week, giving them chance to refuel their batteries as they host the Blues on Saturday night. Frankston have been far from Brittany Renton and the Cobras will face their biggest test of the year when they play host to the perfect themselves, battling some inconsistencies in their own game 4 that has left them with a -­‐5 record potentially invincible . But if there o is ever a chance t beat them, its when Dandenong to date. This one could go either way as both teams are desperate for a win. play Ringwood the night before and the Cobras are at home. Well that opportunity has arisen. With that being said, if Dandenong can knock off Ringwood, then back it up and belt Kilsyth, it is their championship to lose. Knox vs. Sandringham Sat 4/5 6pm State @ Basketball Centre

Last week the Raiders got over the top of Bendigo in reasonable comfort, sitting atop the Terrill ladder. Diamond Valley vs. Hume City Sun 5/5 1pm Diamond @ Valley S & F They will host Sandringham who put down two super close ones on the weekend that dropped them from third to fifth on the ladder. The Raiders are a tough challenge for these young Sabres, but they’ll The Eagles have rounded into some brilliant form recently, looking more like the team we’re used to need some big performances from Alana Gadsby, Shannon Perret and Jess Khera if they are to pull off the watching. Every indication in this one says that they will dismantle the the Broncos who have Blues the upset. night before at home as well. Could be a very tough night for Hume City.

Eltham vs. Bendigo Sun 5/5 1pm Eltham @ High School Melbourne vs. Ballarat Sat 4/5 6.30pm @ Oakleigh Recreation Centre Despite going down by 4 points to Kilsyth, the Wildcats showed that they can mix it with some of the Last week a gainst an older Ringwood side, the Tigers looked out of their depth. They aren’t the best. The same goes for Stockton who put up another big game against a quality opponent. They’ll now powerhouse team we’re used to watching, sitting on a 4-­‐4 record. They need to bounce back, but that host the Braves who went down to Knox in round 6. Both teams are on losing skids and now they have a won’t be easy against a hot Rush side that won 2 games last weekend. A loss would push Melbourne into big shot at getting back on track. the pack of the bottom 4 while a win keeps them in touch with finals contention. A massive game for Melbourne. Bulleen vs. Geelong Sun 5/5 1pm Templestowe @ Leisure Centre

The Boomers went bang last week, delivering a thrilling win over the . They have Waverley vs. Nunawading Sat 4/5 8pm Waverley @ Sports Centre been phenomenal so far this year, sitting at a 5-­‐4 record; good enough for third spot in their conference. The Supercats are coming up to meet them at Templestowe in search of their fourth win of the year. There was plenty of fight shown by these gusty Falcons last week, but it still couldn’t garner a win against the Ballarat Rush. They have another opportunity here against the Spectres who won’t be at all happy with their nt 4 poi loss to the Boomers last week. Both sides are keen for a win and with plenty of young talent running around, this could be a close one too.

ROUND 6 VYCM ROUND 6 VYCW ROUND UP ROUND UP Another round in the books. Spectres win their third in a row before falling With 5 games having single figure margins, this round was one of the tightest on Sunday and Sherbrooke need to learn how to play in the 2nd half. yet... Oh and Dandenong won again...

The weekends precedent was set when Geelong Up in Bendigo the Raiders forced their way over With no Ben Waterhouse or Dylan Haire on hand Waldren was an absolute animal once again, and Sandringham played out a tight one on Sat- the top of the home side Braves, running out 15 for Knox, the Spectres went on to secure their posting 30 points and 15 boards with Dave urday evening. point winners. Knox shared the ball and domi- third successive win, holding onto a 3 point win. Schaffert (22 points) and Pat McBrearty (20 pts). nated the glass on their way to a bounce back For the Supercats, Nathan Lemke had 15 points The game was back and forth all night but it was Knox struggled from the field all night and looked win. Sammie Castles led the way for Knox with 13 and 16 boards in an otherwise rough night. the Supercats who held off a late charge by the flat as only 7 players suited up. As for Nunawad- points without missing a shot. For Bendigo, Elise Sabres to grab the much needed W. Georgia ing, all 12 players hit the court and made their But these Geelong boys are resilient and bounced Strachan had 15. Varley was the difference, posting 21 points in time count, none more than Stefan Ionesu who back BIG on Sunday, clobbering Sandringham 89- efficient fashion (53%) with Lauren Bellegante The Rangers have made it 7 in a row after their 28 had 17 points and 12 boards. For Knox, Horstman 52. They played lock down defense, forcing the helping out with 13. For Sandy, Jess Khera had 13 point hiding of the Wildcats. There was simply no had a team high 19 points. Sabres to shoot just 25% from the field. They put pts, 10 boards, 5 blocks and 4 steals but just let up from these girls as the margin continued to their foot on the gas in the final quarter, winning it couldn’t get her team over the line. balloon as the game wore on. Bridget Deery went Unfortunately, the Spectres couldn’t make it 4 in 34-16 on the back of an offensive flurry that they a row, falling heavily to Dandenong. The Rangers off for 30 points with Gerry McCorkell chiming in 15 had been waiting for. Jackson Bentley had 15 and Half an hour later the Ballarat Rush recorded a were at their turnover-forcing best, Nunawading of her own. For E-Town, the ever reliable Cassie Lemke had another double double in the win tough win over the Falcons. The Rush shared the giving the ball up 35 times. Amazingly, the Rang- Stockton had 17 points and 10 boards. while Matt Burke had a team high 18. ball well and had a huge output from Abbey We- ers leading scorer (John Creighton) had just13 hrung who played her first game for the Rush this The Rush made it two wins gained from the week- with team scoring 83. It was just a dirty day for The Eagles have cruised to a win, putting in four season. 14 points, 16 boards and 7 assists was a end after their big road win at Frankston. Despite Nunawading, but they are much improved in re- consistent quarters on their way to the 38 point tremendous output and a match-winning one. playing the night before, Ballarat were able to cent weeks, a good omen. Before that classy win, belting. Nicholas Dean continued his white hot For the Falcons, Evangelia Nikolitsis had 16 points, maintain their scoring output while the Blues Dandenong had held off a feisty Sandringham form with 20 points and 11 boards but had a ton of 7 boards and 4 assists but it wasn’t quite enough. couldn’t get a whole lot to go. Olivia Jones was side by 8 points. help, especially from teammate Ernst Kruger with good again with 16 points with Ryleigh Haire drop- 21 points and 8 boards. The Cobras used a huge first half to get over the But the big story of the weekend was another ping in 15. top of the Wildcats, 73-69. Despite being de- second half blackout from the Suns. After leading The Tigers continued Eltham’s winless season with stroyed on the glass, the Cobras shot the ball well, The Hawks ran over the top of the Tigers to move by as many as 24, the Hawks stormed back into a big second half. It was a spread offensive effort making the most of their opportunities. Brittany to a 7-1 record. Shelley Mottin (21 pts) and the contest. With 4 seconds remaining, Sun Daniel from Melbourne who won the game through their Renton was phenomenal again, dropping in 30 Gemma Bouwmeester (24 boards) absolutely Steen banked home a triple from quarter court, defense. Cam Ashworth led the Wildcats with 15 points and 9 boards for the visitors while Cassie dominated this contest and Nanai Leifi was the but not before Hawk Andrew Noller raced down points and 11 rebounds. Stockton had 18 points and 24 boards for Eltham. only real resistance from Melbourne with 16. the other end to lay the ball in with almost no The Cobras smacked the Blues to the tune of 36 time on the clock to cap off a career night ((26 In yet another close affair, the Boomers have up- The Boomers made it 2 from 2 this weekend with a points. Kyle Adnam was on fire with 31 points and points). A phenomenal win by Ringwood, but set the Spectres by 4 points. We aren’t sure how a gritty win over the Broncos despite a big game 5 steals while the ever reliable Andrew Kennerley questions need to be answered by Sherbrooke team can turn the ball over 31 times and still win, from Mua Laloifi. And lastly the Eagles have had 13 for the Blues.And finally the Falcons had after another second half capitulation. but they found a way, shooting the ball well while squeezed out a two point Sunday win over Sandy another huge scoring output on their way to a 23 Nunawading couldn’t heat up. Ellie Locke had to continue their winning streak. Jessica Atta had In other news, the Magic made light work of the point W over the Boomers. another good one, dropping in 19 points while a game high 18 points while Isabelle Shea had 13 Supercats at home, winning by 30 points. Benny Meg Withers had 19 pts and 12 boards for Nuna. for the Sabres. ROUND 6 RESULTS ROUND 6 RESULTS Nunawading 62 defeated Knox 59 Dandenong 74 defeated Sandringham 66 Geelong 51 defeated Sandringham 48 Ballarat 66 defeated Frankston 47 Melbourne 61 defeated Eltham 42 Waverley 107defeated Bulleen 84 Ballarat 68 defeated Waverley 57 Ringwood 77 defeated Melbourne 62 Hawthorn 96 defeated Geelong 66 Kilsyth 80 defeated Frankston 44 Kilsyth 73 defeated Eltham 69 Bulleen 50 defeated Hume City 43 defeated defeated Diamond Valley 85 Ballarat 47 Dandenong 83 Nunawading 56 Bulleen 63 defeated Nunawading 59 D’Valley 56 defeated Sandringham 54

Geelong 89 defeated Sandringham 52 Ringwood 78 defeated Sherbrooke 76 Knox 72 defeated Bendigo 57 Dandenong 89 defeated Eltham 61

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