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2021
VYC Men Sandringham v Eltham
JAMES DOYLE
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CONTENTS 2 WELCOME 3
PREVIEW – VYC Round 15
4 TEAM: SANDRINGHAM SABRES – BIG V – Victorian Youth Championship Women 5 TEAM: SUNBURY JETS – BIG V – Victorian Youth Championship Women 6
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TEAM: SANDRINGHAM SABRES – BIG V – Victorian Youth Championship Men
7 TEAM: ELTHAM WILDCATS – BIG V – Victorian Youth Championship Men 8
VYC – LADDERS
9 PREVIEW – NBL1 Round 11 10 TEAM: SANDRINGHAM SABRES – NBL1 – Women
11 TEAM: MELBOURNE – NBL1 – Women 12 TEAM: SANDRINGHAM SABRES – NBL1 – Men
13 TEAM: MELBOURNE – NBL1 – Men 14 NBL1 SOUTH – LADDERS 15 SBA SPONSORS
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WELCOME VYC Round 15 and NBL1 Round 11 Our last double-double weekend with all four of our Senior teams at home this weekend.
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Saturday nights VYC games will be spectacular as both teams are eyeing strong playoff runs towards the end of their season. The NBL1 teams have a great opportunity on Sunday afternoon to get two key victories over the Melbourne Tigers to get them back on track for their second half of the season also As you may have seen, we have introduced “THE CAGE”, a community court aimed to help all our members in become better players. We’ve had great success with the launch over the first week of School Holidays and look to extend that for the future. Go Sabres! Craig Weir – CEO Photography: Mitch Barlow and NBL1 official photos
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PREVIEW: Round 15 BIG V – Victorian Youth Championship WOMEN
BIG V – Victorian Youth Championship MEN
VYC Women Review – Round 14 Saturday June 26 v Dandenong @ Dandenong
VYC Men Review – Round 14 Saturday June 26 v Dandenong @ Dandenong
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Week ‘whatever’ sees the Sandringham Youth League Women’s team return to the court against Sunbury on Saturday, in a continuation of the longest season ever. Players who started the season as young women are now ready for the age pension. We had a fantastic game against Sunbury at Sunbury back a few rounds, with the Sabres getting the chocolates after an enormous battle, 88-80. Maddison Ford torched us that day with 26, before having to leave to play football at ¾ time, and three other Sunbury players hit double figures. Sunbury are coming off a high scoring win against Dandenong last week, so the Sabres will need to ramp up our team defensive effort against an offense that has loads of scoring options, inside and outside the key. The Sabres team is currently sitting in fourth spot in the Terrill Conference, but have a tough run home and need a win to maintain their position. Controlling the boards and ball movement on offense are going to be keys for Sabre success this week.
he VYCM Sabres returned to their competition on Saturday night, unfortunately suffering a loss at the hands of Dandenong 84-69. After a solid first half unfortunately the team let slip the lead it had possessed for nearly the entire half going in to the break down 4 points. In the second half, whilst the offence gained momentum, scoring 40 points, the defence suffered, giving up 51 points. The team was led by an efficient Ben Charnley who had 13 points (100% FG, 100% FT) and 13 rebounds. The Sabres move on to attack an Eltham team at home in what is sure to be a competitive matchup. The Wildcats had greater success on their first game back after the hiatus, getting over the line against Ringwood. Andy Lim – Coach
Michael Burke – Coach
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TEAM: SANDRINGHAM BIG V – Victorian Youth Championship WOMEN No.
First name
Surname
Height
Age
Position
4
Emma
CREES
172cm
22
Guard
5
Felicity
HILFORD
170cm
19
Guard
6
Ashley
SMIRNIOTIS
166cm
21
Guard
7
Jaida
REID
172cm
15
Guard
8
Kate
GODDEN
170cm
16
Guard
10
Abby
RIGGS
173cm
19
Forward
11
Mia
CIGOGNINI
174cm
22
Forward
14
Jazmine
GROLLO
175cm
20
Forward/Centre
25
Ash
HILDER
175cm
23
Forward
32
Madi
MCFARLANE
173cm
18
Guard
Team Staff
First name Surname
Head Coach
Michael
BURKE
Assistant Coach
Cal
CHARGE
Team Manager
Vicki
RIGGS
Nowak family PLAYER SPONSOR: Abby Riggs & TEAM SPONSOR
PLAYER SPONSOR: Ashley Smirniotis
PLAYER SPONSOR: Madi McFarlane
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TEAM: SUNBURY BIG V – Victorian Youth Championship WOMEN No.
First name
Surname
Height
Age
Position
1
Maddison
NASH
155cm
17
Guard
2
Cara
BEATTIE
165cm
16
Guard
3
Imogen
WARDLEY
172cm
17
Guard
6
Allison
MAINO
160cm
22
Guard
9
Faith
FAVERO
176cm
21
Guard/Forward
12
Mikayla
AQUILINA
175cm
23
Forward
13
Erin
CONDRON
180cm
17
Forward
17
Tess
BARNES
187cm
18
Guard/ Forward
22
Lauren
TRAKOSAS
174cm
16
Forward
24
Olivia
OGSTON
174cm
16
Guard/Forward
44
Maddison
FORD
175cm
17
Guard
Team Staff
First name
Surname
Head Coach
Chris
TIGHE
Assistant Coaches
Martyn Tina
FORD DUFF
Team Manager
Jo
KILIVA
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TEAM: SANDRINGHAM BIG V – Victorian Youth Championship MEN No.
First name
Surname
Height
Age
Position
4
Tomo
OWENS
197cm
20
Guard /Forward
5
Ben
CHARNLEY
183cm
22
Guard
6
Campbell
BLOGG
196cm
17
Guard
9
Bailey
CLARKSON
184cm
22
Guard
10
Kaylan
KITTO
185cm
18
Guard
11
Ryan
HEATH
196cm
21
Forward
12
James
DOYLE
189cm
18
Guard
13
Joe
LUBARSKY
200cm
18
Forward
20
Jensen
BRADTKE
210cm
17
Centre
30
Tom
KOPPENS
198cm
18
Forward
Team Staff
First name
Surname
Head Coach
Andy
LIM
Assistant Coach
Oscar
MACKECHNIE
Team Manager
Lisa
BLOGG
PLAYER SPONSOR: Tomo Owens
PLAYER SPONSOR: Campbell Blogg
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TEAM: ELTHAM BIG V – Victorian Youth Championship MEN No.
First name
Surname
Height
Age
Position
5
Kye
AGOSTA
192cm
21
Forward
8
Wyatt
SHANTZ
173cm
21
Guard
10
Sam
WHELAN
185cm
22
Guard
11
James
TOOHEY
191cm
19
Guard
12
James
MCGRATH
195cm
21
Forward
13
Kristian
FERRONATO
189cm
16
Guard
14
Zak
CUNNINGHAM
205cm
19
Centre
20
Alek
BANDILOVSKI
185cm
17
Guard
24
James
STOCKWELL
188cm
19
Guard
25
Ned
DILLON
190cm
17
Forward
35
Tom
O’CONNOR
208cm
22
Centre
51
Zac
ANDERSON
198cm
18
Forward
Team Staff
First name
Surname
Head Coach
Craig
STRATFORD
Assistant Coaches
Chris Rod
CAMERON DEGENHARDT
Team Manager
Jodi
VINE
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VYC – LADDERS BIG V – Victorian Youth Championship WOMEN TERRILL
P
W
L
%
WATSON
P
W
L
%
Hume
16
14
2
Nunawading
14
11
3
132.2%
Keilor
16
13
3
121.9%
129.9%
Kilsyth
15
10
5
119.3%
Diamond Valley
14
8
6
103.7%
Altona
15
10
5
110.2%
Sandringham
16
Ringwood
14
7
9
87.5%
Knox
16
9
7
104.4%
5
9
90.6%
Melbourne
14
8
6
106.7%
Ballarat Dandenong
15
5
10
87.9%
Bendigo
15
7
8
105.2%
17
4
13
90.7%
Hawthorn
15
4
11
74.6%
Sunbury
14
2
12
84%
Waverley
14
3
11
70.1%
BIG V – Victorian Youth Championship MEN WATSON
P
W
L
%
TERRILL
P
W
L
%
Melbourne
14
10
4
103.3%
Knox
15
11
4
113.5%
Sandringham
16
9
7
107.5%
Nunawading
14
9
5
110.4%
Dandenong
15
9
6
106.1%
Bulleen
14
9
5
110.2%
Kilsyth
15
8
7
104%
McKinnon
15
9
6
101%
Ballarat
15
7
8
98.4%
Eltham
15
9
6
100.5%
Diamond Valley
15
6
9
96.3%
Ringwood
16
7
9
101%
Keilor
15
6
9
95.7%
Hawthorn
16
4
12
83.4
Waverley
16
6
10
94.4%
Blackburn
16
2
14
84.6%
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PREVIEW: Round 11
SOUTH
NBL1 – WOMEN
NBL1 – MEN
Review - Round 10 Saturday June 26 v Geelong @ Geelong Sunday June 27 v Albury-Wodonga @ Home
Review - Round 10 Saturday June 26 v Geelong @ Geelong Sunday June 27 v Albury-Wodonga @ Home
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“We’re getting closer!”
he Sabres women are ready to get back on the winners list. After last week’s double weekend against our country counterparts the Sabres have enjoyed being back at training this week. It was evident in last week’s games that Albury and Geelong had been training, under their allowed country Victorian restrictions, and were ready to go. Both teams got the early jump in the games and we had to fight back. Morgan Riley had a standout game against Albury with 18 points and 6 rebounds. Rach Jarry was consistent with her performance scoring 17 points Elyse Kiploks and Alice Humble also had valuable contributions with 9 and 8 points respectively. This week the Sabres turn their focus to Melbourne. After beating Melbourne in round 1 it is important that the team comes ready to play as Melbourne have recruited Monique Andriuolo to their squad. We will be looking to start the game with strong defence ensuring that Melbourne don’t get hot from the 3-point line. Monique Conti and Zitina Aokuso have been consistent performers for the Tigers and we will be looking to shut them down early. I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all our supporters that have attended games. It has been a challenging season and year for many, and the support is very much appreciated. Jacqui O’NEILL – Coach
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he restart to the season was the tale of two games, a solid second quarter was bright spot in a tough loss to Geelong (but as to be expected after so much time off, and new players to the system). But the following day saw the group stay in the game all the way to the last few possessions unfortunately not edging Albury. It was so pleasing to see improvement on the season, from game to game, and some very good individual performances across the weekend. Nic Gabsch with 20 points versus the Supercats, and Preston Bungei (20pts 4 blks) and Kuany Kuany (28pts 17rbs) led the way vs the Bandits. This weekend, we see our first reverse fixture against the Melbourne Tigers. Melbourne has been in a similar rebuild to the Sabres, which led to a competitive game in Rd1 of the season, where the Orange & Blue got their only W thus far. So, this stands to deliver a similar enthralling battle. The Tigers come to the Sabredome in similar form to the Sabres having only won one game in the 2021 campaign. They continue to rely heavily on sharpshooter Felix Von Hofe (32pts last week vs Ballarat), and athletic big Keenan Willie, and dynamic point guard Anthony Karabatsos. Important reminder from all staff and athletes; thank you! Without you the fans, we can’t do this. Please remember, our doors are always open. Nathan Cooper Brown – Coach
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TEAM: SANDRINGHAM
SOUTH
NBL1 – WOMEN No.
First name
Surname
Height
Age
Position
4
Alice
HUMBLE
185cm
21
Centre
5
Felicity
HILFORD
165cm
19
Guard
6
Chloe
HICKS
172cm
22
Guard
7
Katie
JEWELL
175cm
33
Guard
8
Amy
O’NEILL
170cm
25
Guard
12
Rachel
JARRY
185cm
29
Forward
14
Cassie
HILL
176cm
26
Forward
15
Elyse
KIPLOKS
178cm
26
Forward
20
Brigitte
O’NEILL
185cm
24
Centre
24
Jenna
O’HEA
187cm
33
Forward
25
Morgan
RILEY
174cm
22
Guard
30
Lucy
BURKE
180cm
23
Forward
Team Staff
First name Surname
Head Coach
Jacqui
O’NEILL
Assistant Coaches
Heather James
SIMURINA MCQUELLIN
Team Manager
Janelle
BURNS
Physio
Rob
DENARDIS
Nowak family PLAYER SPONSOR: Lucy Burke
PLAYER SPONSOR: Amy O’Neill
PLAYER SPONSOR: Cassie Hill
PLAYER SPONSOR: Elyse Kiploks
PLAYER SPONSOR: Jenna O’Hea
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TEAM: MELBOURNE
SOUTH
NBL1 – WOMEN No.
First name
Surname
Height
Age
Position
1
Monique
ANDRIUOLO
186cm
23
Forward
2
Zoe
HURLEY
176cm
21
Forward
4
Gemma
SIMON
170cm
18
Guard
7
Suiti
HICKS
186cm
34
Centre/Forward
8
Kristy
WALLACE
180cm
25
Guard
9
Charlie
BRANCATISANO
168cm
24
Guard
10
Maddy
BRANCATISANO
169cm
21
Guard
11
Isa
BRANCATISANO
170cm
26
Guard
14
Monique
CONTI
165cm
21
Guard
15
Zitina
AOKUSO
194cm
22
Centre/Forward
31
Geraldine
MCCORKELL
184cm
25
Forward
32
Mel
PRIOR
186cm
27
Forward
Team Staff
First name
Surname
Head Coach
David
HERBERT
Assistant Coaches
Kaleb Darren
SCLATER BUSUTTIL
Team Manager
Emma
BRANCATISANO
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TEAM: SANDRINGHAM
SOUTH
NBL1 – MEN No.
First name
Surname
Height
Age
Position
0
Livai
SMITH
190cm
29
Guard
4
Ngor
NAI
208cm
20
Wing
5
Tom
O’BRIEN
183cm
27
Guard
6
Nic
GABSCH
195cm
24
Wing
7
Kobe
DAVIES
182cm
21
Guard
8
Tomo
OWENS
197cm
19
Wing
10
James
MCKINNON
195cm
31
Wing
11
Anthony
KUEL
192cm
25
Post
12
Tom
KOPPENS
200cm
18
Post
13
Preston
BUNGEI
198cm
26
Wing
15
Campbell
BLOGG
195cm
17
Wing
30
Kuany
KUANY
198cm
26
Wing
Team Staff
First name Surname
Coach
Nathan
COOPER BROWN
Assistant Coaches
Evan Aron Brenton
VALLANCE ASSEY O’BRIEN
Team Manager
Karren
SADDLETON
Physio
Rob
DE NARDIS
Ruddock Family PLAYER SPONSOR: Tom O’Brien
PLAYER SPONSOR: Nic Gabsch
PLAYER SPONSOR: Tomo Owens
PLAYER SPONSOR: Campbell Blogg
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PLAYER SPONSOR: Kuany Kuany
TEAM: MELBOURNE
SOUTH
NBL1 – MEN No.
First name
Surname
Height
Age
Position
0
Wally
ELNOUR
195cm
23
Guard
1
Dogukan
ELYAZAR
194cm
21
Guard
4
Anthony
KARABATSOS
188cm
24
Guard
5
Lachlan
ANTHONY
195cm
24
Forward
7
Keenan
WILLIE
201cm
19
Forward
10
Mason
GAZE
199cm
19
Guard
11
Zac
TRIPLETT
165cm
19
Guard
19
William
ALHADDAD
190cm
33
Guard
20
AJ
MAGBEGOR
200cm
17
Forward
23
Darcy
DANIELS
193cm
26
Guard
24
Taj
CHEHHAL
185cm
19
Guard
44
Felix
VON HOFE
195cm
26
Guard
Team Staff
First name Surname
Head Coach
Brad
PINEAU
Assistant Coach
Jay
LOMER
Team Manager
Tony
PARRY
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NBL1 SOUTH – LADDERS NBL1 SOUTH WOMEN Frankston Blues
Position 1st
SOUTH
Played
Wins
Losses
Wins
10
10
0
100
Points for 790
Points against 681
% 116
Launceston Tornadoes
2nd
11
8
3
72.70
978
805
121.50
Eltham Wildcats
3rd
10
8
2
80
837
719
116.40
Bendigo Braves
4th
10
8
2
80
756
661
114.40
Knox Basketball
5th
7
6
1
85.70
598
428
139.70
Melbourne Tigers
6th
11
6
5
54.50
926
814
113.80
Nunawading Spectres
7th
9
6
3
66.70
752
701
107.30
Kilsyth Cobras
8th
8
5
3
62.50
649
594
109.30
Ringwood Hawks
9th
8
5
3
62.50
577
535
107.90
Geelong Supercats
10th
9
4
5
44.40
712
645
110.40
Sandringham Sabres
11th
9
4
5
44.40 676
674
100.30
Waverley Falcons
12th
9
4
5
44.40
635
702
90.50
Dandenong Rangers
13th
8
3
5
37.50
606
644
94.10
Ballarat Rush
14th
9
3
6
33.30
569
630
90.30
Mt Gambier Pioneers
15th
9
2
7
22.20
570
674
84.60
Hobart Chargers
16th
11
1
10
9.10
740
921
80.30
Albury-Wodonga Bandits
17th
10
1
9
10
656
923
71.10
Diamond Valley Eagles
18th
10
0
10
0
592
868
68.20
NBL1 SOUTH MEN NW Tasmania
Position 1st
Played
Wins
Losses
Wins
11
9
2
81.80
Points for 967
Points against 824
% 117.40
Frankston Blues
2nd
10
8
2
80
986
829
118.90
Geelong Supercats
3rd
9
7
2
77.80
784
703
111.50
Hobart Chargers
4th
11
7
4
63.60
1029
964
106.70
Mt Gambier Pioneers
5th
9
6
3
66.70
908
846
107.30
Waverley Falcons
6th
9
6
3
66.70
779
737
105.70
Nunawading Spectres
7th
9
5
4
55.60
756
660
114.50
Ringwood Hawks
8th
8
5
3
62.50
698
667
104.60
Diamond Valley Eagles
9th
10
5
5
50
876
881
99.40
Kilsyth Cobras
10th
8
5
3
62.50
578
588
98.30
Bendigo Braves
11th
10
5
5
50
872
896
97.30
Ballarat Miners
12th
9
4
5
44.40
704
710
99.20
Knox Raiders
13th
7
3
4
42.90
553
599
92.30
Albury-Wodonga Bandits
14th
10
3
7
30
813
901
90.20
Dandenong Rangers
15th
8
2
6
25
698
755
92.50
Eltham Wildcats
16th
10
2
8
20
809
880
91.90
Sandringham Sabres
17th
9
1
8
11.10 734
894
82.10
Melbourne Tigers
18th
11
1
10
9.10
1083
80.60
873
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COMING UP – SABRES AT HOME SOUTH
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NBL1 – SOUTH
FRI Jul 9th
6pm WOMEN v Nunawading
THUR July 8th 6.30pm WOMEN v Wav Falcons
8pm MEN v Kilsyth
SAT Jul 17th
5pm WOMEN v Altona
SAT July 24th 5pm WOMEN v Frankston Blues
7pm MEN v Dandenong
8.30pm MEN v Waverley Falcons 7pm MEN v Frankston Blues
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