The league changed its name from South East Australian Basketball League to Queensland Basketball League in 2009
2009 WABL Award Winners - Aug 10, 2009
All Star Five - Guard Ben Arkell (191-G-79) of Manly Warringah Sea Eagles - Manly Warringah Sea Eagles All Star Five - Guard Blake Borgia (186-G-86) of Sydney City Comets - Sydney Comets All Star Five - Forward Graeme Dann (204-G/F-83) of Parramatta Wildcats - Parramatta Wildcats All Star Five - Forward Goran Veg (205-C/F) of Parramatta Wildcats - Parramatta Wildcats All Star Five - Centre Luke Brennan (201-F/C-81) of Norths Soul Sports Bears - Norths Bears MVP of the Year Ben Arkell - Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Coach of the Year Jim Arkell - Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Australian U/21 Youth Player of the Year Daniel Sepokas (189-G) - Bankstown Bruins Defensive Player of the Year Paul Labua (190-G) - Bankstown Bruins Leading Points Scorer Stefan Blaszczynski (196-G/F-84, agency: Edge Sports, college: Nicholls St.) - Parramatta Wildcats 23.9 ppg Leading Rebounder Ben Hollis (193-F/C) - Hornsby Spiders 15.4 rpg Steals Leader Matt McGovern - Newcastle Hunters 1.8 spg Assists Leader James Maccann (180-G) - Norths Bears 7.1 apg Blocks Leader Mitchell Donovan (202-F/C) - Bankstown Bruins 3.1 bpg Golden Hands Matt McGovern - Newcastle Hunters Leading Field Goal Percentage Stephen Rafty (198-F/C) - Manly Warringah Sea Eagles 55.7% Leading Three Point Percentage Stephen Whitehead (200-G/F-71) - Sydney Comets 45.9% Leading Free Throw Percentage Tim Hudson (189-G-77) - Hornsby Spiders 91.4% ABA-Waratah ABL Men: Manly Warringah Sea Eagles v Parramatta Wildcats - Sep 10, 2009 In the most anticipated game of the weekend, bitter rivals Manly and Parramatta Wildcats would face of for the mens Waratah title. The Wildcats got off to a great start and opened up a handy lead early on. Led by point forward Graeme Dann (204-G/F-83) and point Luke Martin (181-G-81, college: UTEP), Parramatta Wildcats held off a late Manly surge to lead by 4 at the first break. Parramatta Wildcats 22 18 The Wildcats continued their great play in the second, with the margin blowing to double digits midway through the quarter. But just when the Sea Eagles looked shot, league MVP Ben Arkell took over, hitting consecutive threes and a few other driving plays to get Manly back square. However, a Goran Veg (205-C/F) three point prayer just before the buzzer gave the Wildcats the lead again. At the main break, it was Parramatta Wildcats by 3. Parramatta Wildcats 46 43 The Wildcats again got out to another strong start fighting off every Manly challenge. The Sea Eagles hit three deep bombs and got the crowd off their seats. Luke Martin again was rock solid, as was centre Goran Veg with several driving dunks. A Karl King three at the buzzer closed the Wildcats gap to just 3. Parramatta Wildcats 80 77 The high-scoring, high-level of play continued in the fourth, in what turned out to be the most thrilling and exciting game of the finals weekend. In a classic shootout, Sea Eagles star Ben Arkell was brilliant, scoring 38, while Wildcats guard Luke Martin also scored 38. Manly would see their first lead of the game in the fourth, but it was the Wildcats who held their nerve, taking out the title in a waratah classic, by 5 points. Parramatta Wildcats 109 - 104 Defensive Player of the game: Goran Veg - Parramatta Wildcats MVP: Luke Martin Parramatta Wildcats source: waratah.basketball.net.au ABA: Knox Raiders - 2009 SEABL Men Champions - Aug 30, 2009 Knox Raiders have secured the 2009 SEABL Championship after a surprising 125-98 victory over Frankston Blues in front of well over 1800 spectators at the Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre. Raiders imports CJ Massingale (191-G-82, agency: Prossin Sports Management, college: Metro St.) was awarded the Hugh McMenamin Medal for Grand Final MVP finishing the game with 30pts, 6rebs, 5ass and 2stls. Both teams started the game well as the lead changed numerous times in the first quarter. Massingale and Mick Hill kept the scoreboard ticking for the Raiders in the first quarter as the Blues relied on guards Andrew Harms and Mitch Chapman. Neither team could grab the advantage and the teams were tied 30-30 after one quarter. Raiders second import Lester Strong (25pts, 10rebs, 2ass) stepped up in the second quarter and dominated inside the paint at both ends of the floor as he and Rigby were able to contain South Men MVP David Gruber (198-F-81, college: N.Iowa). Lester scored a number of alley-opp dunks to fire up the Raider Nation to guide the Raiders to a 70-56 lead at the half. Knox came out in the second half and stepped up at the defensive end to keep Blues David Gruber out of the game. Blues Andrew Harms never gave up and played hard but was faced with tough defence from the Raiders on every play. John Philip started the fourth quarter and hit three shots from long range to increase the Raiders lead further and consolidate the Championship for the Raiders. With four minutes remaining Raiders coach Graham Longstaff benched his starting five and all received a standing ovation from the large contingent of Raiders supporters. Source: seabl.com.au |
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