Monday 26 September 2011

Sunshine State Challenge Pre-season NBL Basketball Tournament, Gold Coast & Brisbane, Sept 2011

From 22 to 24 September 2011 I was lucky enough to attend the Sunshine State Challenge NBL Basketball Pre-season Tournament, held at the Gold Coast and Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The impressive and well coached Perth Wildcats beat the much improved Sydney Kings in the final. Here are some pics:

Joevan Catron, Ian Crosswhite
Shot Block - Joevan Catron, Ian Crosswhite - Cairns Taipans v Wollongong Hawks - Sunshine State Challenge Pre-season NBL Basketball, Southport School, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia; 22 September 2011. Photos by Des Thureson:  http://disci.smugmug.com.

NBA Portland Trailblazers player Patty Mills defending Brad Robbins (Perth Wildcats)
Brad Robbins, Patty Mills - Melbourne Tigers v Perth Wildcats - Sunshine State Challenge Pre-season NBL Basketball, Southport School, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia; 22 September 2011. Photos by Des Thureson:  http://disci.smugmug.com.

Anatoly Bose (Kings) defended by Thomas Abercrombie (NZ Breakers)
Anatoly Bose - Sydney Kings v New Zealand Breakers - Sunshine State Challenge Pre-season NBL Basketball, Southport School, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia; 22 September 2011. Photos by Des Thureson:  http://disci.smugmug.com.

My favourite pic from the entire weekend: Sydney Kings big man Martin Iti with the Alley-oop against the reigning Champion New Zealand Breakers
The Sydney Kings' Martin Iti with the monster Alley Oop - Sydney Kings v New Zealand Breakers - Sunshine State Challenge Pre-season NBL Basketball, Southport School, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia; 22 September 2011. Photos by Des Thureson:  http://disci.smugmug.com.

Chris Warren (Adelaide 36ers)
Chris Warren - Sydney Kings v Adelaide Sixers - Sunshine State Challenge Pre-season NBL Basketball, Auchenflower, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; 23 September 2011. Photos by Des Thureson:  http://disci.smugmug.com.

Mark Worthington (Gold Coast Blaze)
Mark Worthington, Daryl Corletto - Gold Coast Blaze v New Zealand Breakers - Finals Day, Sunshine State Challenge Pre-season NBL Basketball, Chandler, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; Saturday 24 September 2011. Photos by Des Thureson:  http://disci.smugmug.com.

Kerry Williams, Ian Crosswhite, Andrew Warren (Cairns Taipans), Ash Cannon (SEQ All Stars)
Kerry Williams, Ash Cannon, Ian Crosswhite, Andrew Warren - Cairns Taipans v SEQ All Stars - Finals Day, Sunshine State Challenge Pre-season NBL Basketball, Chandler, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; Saturday 24 September 2011. Photos by Des Thureson:  http://disci.smugmug.com.

Outstanding Shot Block on Matthew Knight by Jerai Grant [nephew of Horace Grant (former team mate of Michael Jordan at the Chicago Bulls)]
Shot Block on Matthew Knight by Jerai Grant - Grand Final: Perth Wildcats v Sydney Kings - Finals Day, Sunshine State Challenge Pre-season NBL Basketball, Chandler, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; Saturday 24 September 2011. Photos by Des Thureson:  http://disci.smugmug.com.

Talented Wildcats Head Coach Rob Beveridge has a quiet chat with Vaughan Mayberry
Rob Beveridge, Vaughan Mayberry - Grand Final: Perth Wildcats v Sydney Kings - Finals Day, Sunshine State Challenge Pre-season NBL Basketball, Chandler, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; Saturday 24 September 2011. Photos by Des Thureson:  http://disci.smugmug.com.

Here's my Smugmug gallery, with all of my favourites from Thursday and Friday now added, and some more to come for Saturday.

Thanks so much for looking.

Regards

Des
http://disci.smugmug.com/Sports/Basketball
Brisbane Sports Photographer

Wednesday 21 September 2011

Cairns Taipans v Gold Coast Blaze Pre-season NBL Basketball, Brisbane, Qld, Aust; 3 September 2011

Hi all

I enjoy supporting basketball, so I'm very much looking forward to the Australian NBL (National Basketball League's) pre season tournament over the next few days. Recently I saw a good game between the Cairns Taipans and the Gold Coast Blaze, in Brisbane. Here are some pics from the game:

Brad Hill, Will Hudson
Brad Hill, Will Hudson - Cairns Taipans v Gold Coast Blaze Pre-season  NBL Basketball, Auchenflower, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; 3 September 2011. Photos by Des Thureson:  http://disci.smugmug.com.

Really happy to get this one - Deba George, who just confirmed his place in the Taipan's official 'ten'.
Deba George - Cairns Taipans v Gold Coast Blaze Pre-season  NBL Basketball, Auchenflower, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; 3 September 2011. Photos by Des Thureson:  http://disci.smugmug.com.

Brendan Carroll
Cairns Taipans v Gold Coast Blaze Pre-season  NBL Basketball, Auchenflower, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; 3 September 2011. Photos by Des Thureson:  http://disci.smugmug.com.

Blaze Head Coach Joey Wright being nice and not taking his debate further
Blaze Head Coach Joey Wright - Cairns Taipans v Gold Coast Blaze Pre-season  NBL Basketball, Auchenflower, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; 3 September 2011. Photos by Des Thureson:  http://disci.smugmug.com.

Dean Brebner, Tom Garlepp
Tom Garlepp - Cairns Taipans v Gold Coast Blaze Pre-season  NBL Basketball, Auchenflower, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; 3 September 2011. Photos by Des Thureson:  http://disci.smugmug.com.

Brad Hill, Zac Carter, Dusty Rychart
Brad Hill, Zac Carter, Dusty Rychart - Cairns Taipans v Gold Coast Blaze Pre-season  NBL Basketball, Auchenflower, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; 3 September 2011. Photos by Des Thureson:  http://disci.smugmug.com.

Brad Hill, Jason Cadee
Cairns Taipans v Gold Coast Blaze Pre-season  NBL Basketball, Auchenflower, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; 3 September 2011. Photos by Des Thureson:  http://disci.smugmug.com.

Jimmy Todd, Jamar Wilson
Cairns Taipans v Gold Coast Blaze Pre-season  NBL Basketball, Auchenflower, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; 3 September 2011. Photos by Des Thureson:  http://disci.smugmug.com.

From the Photoshelter gallery (If the following 2 pics don't display correctly, please refresh your browser.)
Zac Carter, Brad Hill


Yep, the shot went in - Heath Gameren


Here are the 2 identical photo galleries: Smugmug; Photoshelter

Thanks for looking.

Regards

Des
Brisbane Sports Photographer

Cairns Taipans v Gold Coast Blaze Pre-season NBL Basketball, 3 September 2011, Auchenflower - Images by Des Thureson

Tuesday 20 September 2011

Sunday Mail Suncorp Bridge to Brisbane Fun Run, 11 September 2011; Queensland, Australia.

Hi all

Last weekend I took some pics at the Sunday Mail Suncorp Bridge to Brisbane Fun Run. The course goes from the Sir Leo Hielscher Bridge (Gateway Bridge) to the RNA Showgrounds. A great positive, happy spirit was shown by so many people. Here are some pics:

2011 Bridge to Brisbane Fun Run; Sir Leo Hielscher Bridge (Gateway Bridge) to RNA Showgrounds. Photos by Des Thureson:  http://disci.smugmug.com.

From the Photoshelter gallery:


(If the Photoshelter-style pics (like the one immediately above) don't look right in Internet Explorer try refreshing the page, or try Firefox, Chrome or Safari :).)

2011 Bridge to Brisbane Fun Run; Sir Leo Hielscher Bridge (Gateway Bridge) to RNA Showgrounds. Photos by Des Thureson:  http://disci.smugmug.com.

Photoshelter


2011 Bridge to Brisbane Fun Run; Sir Leo Hielscher Bridge (Gateway Bridge) to RNA Showgrounds. Photos by Des Thureson:  http://disci.smugmug.com.

P'shelter


Alternate Processing: "Kodak Panatomic X -Exp 1986 Curve


Photoshelter - Alternate Processing: "Creative - Aged Photo"


Captain America
2011 Bridge to Brisbane Fun Run; Sir Leo Hielscher Bridge (Gateway Bridge) to RNA Showgrounds. Photos by Des Thureson:  http://disci.smugmug.com.

Part of the brilliant Event Crew


Here are my 2 (~identical) photo galleries: 1. Smugmug, and 2. Photoshelter.

Thanks so much for looking.

Regards

Des
http://disci.smugmug.com/Sports
Brisbane Sports Photographer

2011 Sunday Mail Suncorp Bridge to Brisbane Fun Run. Photos by Des Thureson. - Images by Des Thureson

Wednesday 14 September 2011

Opals v Tall Ferns FIBA Oceania Championship International Women's Basketball - photos

Hi all

Last weekend I attended the FIBA Oceania Basketball Championship in Brisbane. The first game was a women's fixture (for direct Olympic qualification) between the Australian Opals and the New Zealand Tall Ferns. Here are some pics:

Yep, Referees are allowed to smile Australian Opals v New Zealand Tall Ferns FIBA Oceania Championship International Women's Basketball, Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; 9 September 2011. Photos by Des Thureson:  http://disci.smugmug.com

Suzy Batkovic, Lisa Wallbutton Suzy Batkovic,  Lisa Wallbutton - Australian Opals v New Zealand Tall Ferns FIBA Oceania Championship International Women's Basketball, Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; 9 September 2011. Photos by Des Thureson:  http://disci.smugmug.com

Abby Bishop, Natalie Taylor
Abby Bishop, Natalie Taylor - Australian Opals v New Zealand Tall Ferns FIBA Oceania Championship International Women's Basketball, Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; 9 September 2011. Photos by Des Thureson:  http://disci.smugmug.com

Suzy Batkovic, Natalie Taylor (nee Purcell) Suzy Batkovic, Natalie Taylor - Australian Opals v New Zealand Tall Ferns FIBA Oceania Championship International Women's Basketball, Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; 9 September 2011. Photos by Des Thureson:  http://disci.smugmug.com

Suzy Batkovic, Lisa Wallbutton
Suzy Batkovic, Lisa Wallbutton - Australian Opals v New Zealand Tall Ferns FIBA Oceania Championship International Women's Basketball, Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; 9 September 2011. Photos by Des Thureson:  http://disci.smugmug.com

The Opals won the game and the series, giving them direct qualification for the London 2012 Olympic games. Opals 77-64 winners, also winning the series and qualifying for the 2012 London Olympics - Australian Opals v New Zealand Tall Ferns FIBA Oceania Championship International Women's Basketball, Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; 9 September 2011. Photos by Des Thureson:  http://disci.smugmug.com

Here's my Smugmug photo gallery.

Thanks for looking.

Regards

Des
http://disci.smugmug.com/Sports/Basketball
Brisbane Sports Photographer