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PREVIEW – NBL1 Round 11
NBL1 – WOMEN
Review - Round 10
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Saturday June 26 v Geelong @ Geelong Sunday June 27 v Albury-Wodonga @ Home
The 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
NBL1 – MEN
Review - Round 10
Saturday June 26 v Geelong @ Geelong Sunday June 27 v Albury-Wodonga @ Home
“We’re getting closer!”
The 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.
