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

Suzy Batkovic, Lisa Wallbutton

Abby Bishop, Natalie Taylor


Suzy Batkovic, Natalie Taylor (nee Purcell)

Suzy Batkovic, Lisa Wallbutton


The Opals won the game and the series, giving them direct qualification for the London 2012 Olympic games.

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Des
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Brisbane Sports Photographer

Gold Coast Blaze v University of Texas San Antonio (UTSA) Roadrunners NBL Pre-season Basketball

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I recently enjoyed a very interesting game of basketball between the Gold Coast Blaze and the visiting University of Texas San Antonio Roadrunners (UTSA). It was played as an NBL pre-season game for the Blaze, and a part of a pre-season exhibition tour for the American visitors. Here are some pics:

Melvin Johnson III


Jamal Robateau (Blaze), Kannan Burrage (UTSA Roadrunners)


Jeromie Hill, Jarrod Camble


Jamal Robateau, Ryan Whitehead


Jamal Robateau ready for the block; Stephen Franklin, Igor Nujic, Melvin Johnson III


Brendan Teys with the 'nice hang in the air' for the shot


Expert with the Pick and Roll Jason Cadee evades Sei Paye


Queenslander playing for UTSA Jeromie Hill, against Jarrod Camble


Kenny Barnes, Melvin Johnson III


Igor Nujic with eyes only for the basket; Jarrod Camble


Zac Carter, AJ Price


Blaze coaches Joey Wright and Ron Ratliff thank the UTSA Roadrunners players including Kannan Burrage


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Des
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Brisbane Sports Photographer

Gold Coast Rollers v Brisbane Capitals QBL Basketball Quarter Final, Carrara, Queensland, Australia

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Last weekend I saw a great QBL basketball game between the Gold Coast Rollers and the Brisbane Capitals. The Capitals ended up being one point winners in a nice contest. Here are some pics:

Almost a veteran now, Adam Darragh greets top referee Scott Butler


Kurt Thompson


Nicholas Masunda, Tim Smith


Adam Darragh gets the shot away


Effort close to the hoop - Matthew Roberts, Scott McGregor, Tom Garlepp


Tom Garlepp fronts Scott McGregor


Scott Paget, Jarred Bairstow


Adam Darragh was gallant in attempting a shot when the shot clock was expiring. Jarred Bairstow moved in 'for the kill':


Scott McGregor fouls Nicholas Masunda


Kurt Thompson attempts to take the charge against Karl Nilsson


Top Referee Scott Butler gathers his colleagues


Brisbane Capitals - one point winners


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Regards

Des
Brisbane Sports Photographer