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Lopez denies Juach from the spot as Aguek heads South Melbourne into inaugural Championship final
Written by Lachlan Sherriff (Australian Championship/X) After 11,265 days, South Melbourne and Heidelberg United finally played another game against each other in a national competition. Even in the thirty years away from the national stage, this Greek derby still produced many memorable moments at state level, including when South Melbourne defeated Heidelberg 2-1 in the Dockerty Cup final at the Home of the Matildas earlier in the year. Now, back at their home of Lakeside
Lachlan Sherriff
Nov 29, 20252 min read
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Fire grind out hard-fought win against Capitals to conclude HoopsFest
Written by Lachlan Sherriff (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images) Needing to bounce back after a loss against Sydney, the UC Capitals travelled over to Perth for the final game at HoopsFest, in hopes they could grab a win that would put them back in fourth. However, this would be easier said than done, as the Capitals matched up against a Townsville team who sat second in the standings and were coming off a two-game winning streak. Nonetheless, the first quarter was close, w
Lachlan Sherriff
Jan 183 min read
Clark impresses as Phoenix blow out 36ers despite thirty points from Cotton
Written by Lachlan Sherriff (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images) An 11:30AM tip-off might not be the ideal starting time for a basketball game, but with the first-placed Adelaide 36ers taking on the second-placed SEM Phoenix, it was never going to matter, as RAC Arena packed out for the final NBL game of HoopsFest. And with Wildcats’ legend, and now 36ers guard Bryce Cotton back in town, it was never a debate on who the locals were going to be supporting. In fact, you’d be
Lachlan Sherriff
Jan 183 min read
Lightning struggle in second half as Flyers keep finals hopes alive with HoopsFest win
Written by Lachlan Sherriff (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) Needing to bounce back from their recent loss against Townsville, the Southside Melbourne Flyers travelled over to Perth for their HoopsFest game against the Adelaide Lightning. It hadn’t been a great season for Adelaide entering today’s game, but a recent win against Sydney gave the Lightning hope they could leave Perth with another victory. The first quarter was back-and-forth, with fast paced basketball leading
Lachlan Sherriff
Jan 173 min read
Home fans at HoopsFest treated to victory as Wildcats defeat Hawks 92-87
Written by Lachlan Sherriff (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) Coming into tonight off a three game winning streak, RAC Arena was always going to be lively for the Perth Wildcats’ HoopsFest game, no matter who the opponent. But with the opponent being the Illawarra Hawks, who boast one of the NBL’s greatest ever imports in JaVale McGee, there seemed to be even higher interest in tonight’s game. Indeed, McGee showed his talent early into the game, as he scored the first basket
Lachlan Sherriff
Jan 163 min read
Holmes, Pili star as Venom blow out Flames at HoopsFest
Written by Lachlan Sherriff (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) In a season that hasn’t exactly been successful for the Geelong Venom, they went into today’s game with hopes they could record a rare victory against the Sydney Flames, who only had two more wins then bottom-placed Geelong entering the match. It was a brilliant start for the Venom, who took a 9-2 lead thanks to four points from Mackenzie Holmes, forcing the Flames into an early timeout. The Flames began to claw ba
Lachlan Sherriff
Jan 163 min read
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