Praise for outstanding performance

Wimmera basketballers have won league recognition for their individual 2022-23 Country Basketball League south-west conference seasons.

Horsham Lady Hornets pair Caitlin Story and Ema Iredell won selection in the league’s south-west conference women’s All Star Five team — a collative conference-wide team.

Story also won south-west conference women’s defensive player of the year, while Iredell finished the season as the south-west conference women’s top-scorer with 224 points.

Ararat Redbacks men’s captain Zac Dunmore and Horsham Hornets’ Austin McKenzie won selection in the south-west conference men’s All Star Five team, while Hornet Cody Bryan was men’s defensive player of the year.

Dunmore also won his second prestigious south-west conference most valuable player award for his leading 479-point season.

Story said it was ‘huge’ to be recognised as the conference’s best defensive female player. She said earning selection alongside Iredell among the conference’s top-five players was ‘great’ for Horsham basketball.

“My role in the team changed this season. I have been with the Hornets for a while now and had always played as a big, inside player. This

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season I was given permission to play the outside a bit more and shoot the ball,” she said.

“I still pride myself on my defensive attributes, though, on my rebounds and my split-line defence. I prefer to do my work in defence rather than offence where I can help my teammates out. I pride myself on not being beaten by my direct opponent.”

She said while it had been a disappointing season for the Lady Hornets in 2022-23, after the side missed finals, to have two representatives in the all-star team was acknowledgment of the squad’s potential. Story said she expected the entire team to return to the court in 2023-24 — its younger players another season older and more experienced.

“We had a few young players come into the team this season, alongside our core older players, and it felt great to be a leader for the younger girls coming through the system,” she said.

“I can’t see any of us going anywhere next season and with some more development work with our younger players, hopefully the entire team will step up again when we return.”

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RECOGNITION: Horsham Hornet Austin McKenzie, left, and Ararat Redback Zac Dunmore, were both included in the Country Basketball League south-west conference men’s all-star team for their 2022-23 season efforts. Dunmore was also the conference’s leading point scorer.

Placing

Apprentice Butcher

Location: Pomonal, Closing date: February 21, 2023

Requirements:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills with a reliable attitude

• Be able to work in a busy team environment under time constraints

• Good personal hygiene and free from skin allergies to foods and detergents

• Willingness to commit to work and study

For more information contact Daryl Eastwell on 0407 364 654

Business Merchandise Traineeship

Location: Horsham, Closing date: February 21, 2023

Requirements:

• Aptitude for working with computers and figures

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

• Willingness to commit to work and study

• Ability to lift 20 kg products and a strong interest in Agriculture

For more information contact Daryl Eastwell on 0407 364 654.

Location: Horsham, Closing date: February 21, 2023

Requirements:

• Genuine interest or prior experience in heavy mechanics

• Drivers Licence

• Police Check

• Prior qualified Light Vehicle Mechanics encouraged to apply

For more information contact Chris Barber on 0427 346 655.

Farm Hand Location: Natimuk, Closing date: ASAP

Skills & experience:

• Agricultural knowledge or large machine experience

• Attention to instructions

• Responsible approach and attitude

• Strong communication skills

• Able to meet physical requirements

• Honest an reliable character

• Ability to learn the farm equipment

To discuss this opportunity further, contact Nathan Keel on 0408 109 324

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Location: Nhill, Closing date: February 21, 2023

Requirements:

• Enjoy practical and manual activities

• Able to cope with the physical demands of the job

• Good hand-eye coordination

• Evidence of COVID 19 certificates may be required

For more information contact Chris Barber on 0427 346 655.

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Location: Horsham, Closing date: ASAP

Requirements:

• Carrying out repairs, servicing and reporting on healthcare equipment

• Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults

• Providing technical support to the Sales Team

• Job Security

• Ongoing extensive training and coaching provided

• Great work culture & Supportive Team Environment To discuss this opportunity further, contact Nathan Keel on 0408 109 324

SHARP: Josh Fiegert scored 13 points in the Ararat Redbacks’ grand final loss to Mt Gambier Lakers on Saturday.