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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most important game in the last round took place in Geelong between third ranked Geelong Supercats (8-3) and eleventh ranked Bendigo Braves (7-6) on Friday night. Geelong Supercats were defeated by Bendigo Braves in a tough game at home 71-79. Bendigo Braves made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. It was a good game for American swingman Malcolm Bernard (198-1994, college: Xavier, agency: Mansfield and Associates) who led his team to a victory with 24 points and 4 steals. Jake Lloyd contributed with 19 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. The former international swingman Owen Odigie (196-1993) replied with 15 points and 9 rebounds for Geelong Supercats. Bendigo Braves moved-up to ninth place in League. Geelong Supercats at the other side keep the third position with three games lost. Bendigo Braves will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Geelong Supercats will play on the road against Sabres in Cheltenham and are hoping to win this game.
Bottom-ranked Brisbane Spartans is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their tenth consecutive match to thirteenth ranked Townsville Heat (4-7) 110-85. Forward Richard Peachey (196-2003) scored 32 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Ethan Betts chipped in 21 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was American forward Jalen Canty (203-1995, college: UCSB, agency: Haylett Sports) with 21 points and 6 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Townsville Heat maintains thirteenth position in League with 4-7 record. Brisbane Spartans at the other side still closes the standings with ten games lost. Townsville Heat will play against higher ranked Brisbane Capitals (#10) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Brisbane Spartans will play against the league's second-placed Rollers (#2) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
A very close game took place in Heathmont between Tigers and Ringwood Hawks. Seventeenth ranked Tigers (4-9) got a very close victory on the road over higher ranked Ringwood Hawks (8-7). Tigers managed to escape with a 2-point win 77-75 on Wednesday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the home team. Mason Gaze notched 19 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort. Even a double-double of 25 points and 15 rebounds by Kyle Daggett did not help to save the game for Ringwood Hawks. Ringwood Hawks' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Tigers moved-up to sixteenth place in League. Loser Ringwood Hawks dropped to the seventh position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 30:
In League Cairns M. beat SC Phoenix on the road 93-87. SW Metro P. was destroyed by Rockhampton on its own court 70-102. Northside W. managed to outperform RedCity R. in Taigum 69-66. Hobart C. rolled over Dandenong R. at home 107-80. Waverley F. was defeated by Ringwood H. on the opponent's court 84-79. Perth R. was beaten by Rockingham F. in a home game 110-114. Lakeside L. won against SW Slammers on the road 96-84.

Group North

SD Spartans - Townsville H. 85-110

Bottom-ranked Brisbane Spartans is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their tenth consecutive match to thirteenth ranked Townsville Heat (4-7) 110-85. Townsville Heat players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. Forward Richard Peachey (196-2003) scored 32 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Ethan Betts (188, college: Umpqua CC) chipped in 21 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. Five Townsville Heat players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American forward Jalen Canty (203-1995, college: UCSB, agency: Haylett Sports) with 21 points and 6 rebounds and guard Chris Cedar (188-1988) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Townsville Heat maintains thirteenth position in League with 4-7 record. Brisbane Spartans at the other side still closes the standings with ten games lost. Townsville Heat will play against higher ranked Brisbane Capitals (#10) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Brisbane Spartans will play against the league's second-placed Rollers (#2) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
SD Spartans: J.Canty 21+6reb, C.Cedar 11+5reb+10ast, N.Nai 11+4reb, M.William 9+4reb+3ast, M.Kobe 9+2reb+7ast, H.Ben 6+7reb+4ast
Townsville H.: P.Richard 32+6reb+1ast, E.Betts 21+5reb+6ast, P.Harrison 14+4reb+1ast, N.Max 13+1reb, W.Taine 12+6reb+6ast, C.Kann 8+1reb+1ast

SC Phoenix - Cairns M. 87-93

There was a surprise result when ninth ranked Cairns Marlins (6-5) beat higher ranked Phoenix (7-5) in Cotton Tree 93-87 on Friday. Guard Kody Stattmann (201-2000, college: Virginia) notched a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Mirko Djeric (193-1995) supported him with 18 points. Even a double-double of 28 points and 11 rebounds by guard Jamaal Robateau (196, college: Gardner-Webb) did not help to save the game for Phoenix. Center Oscar Cluff (208, college: Cochise CC) added 17 points and 16 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Cairns Marlins moved-up to eighth place in League. Loser Phoenix dropped to the fifth position with five games lost. Cairns Marlins will meet higher ranked Rip City (#6) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Phoenix will play against Thunder in Loganholme and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
SC Phoenix: J.Robateau 28+11reb+2ast, O.Cluff 17+16reb+1ast, J.Janssen 12+8reb+3ast, M.Bragg 12+4reb+4ast, J.Aver 10, W.Lewis 6+2reb+2ast
Cairns M.: K.Stattmann 28+10reb+1ast, M.Djeric 18+2reb+2ast, D.George 17+4reb+1ast, B.Ayre 13+2reb+4ast, F.Aron 10+8reb+2ast, E.Samuel 4+2reb

SW Metro P. - Rockhampton 70-102

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 11th ranked South West Metro Pirates (4-7) were smashed by twelfth ranked Rockets (5-7) in Runcorn 102-70 on Friday. Rockets dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to South West Metro Pirates' 42. They outrebounded South West Metro Pirates 51-26 including a 37-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Matthew McCarthy (205-1996, college: USF) notched a double-double by scoring 22 points and 20 rebounds to lead the effort and the former international point guard Kai Woodfall (183, college: MBU) supported him with 26 points and 6 assists. Five Rockets players scored in double figures. Even 20 points by guard Brendan Teys (188-1990) did not help to save the game for South West Metro Pirates. Naturalized New Zealand swingman Zac Carter (203-1989) added 13 points and 7 rebounds. South West Metro Pirates' coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Rockets moved-up to eleventh place in League. Loser South West Metro Pirates dropped to the twelfth position with seven games lost. Rockets will meet higher ranked Salties (#3) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. South West Metro Pirates will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
SW Metro P.: B.Teys 20+2reb+2ast, T.Young 15+2reb+4ast, Z.Carter 13+7reb+1ast, G.Cameron 8+1reb+2ast, T.Machando 7+3reb+2ast, B.Abass 4+2reb
Rockhampton: K.Woodfall 26+3reb+6ast, M.McCarthy 22+20reb+3ast, K.Stephens 18+7reb+1ast, K.Anguik 15+7reb+2ast, D.Prgomet 12+7reb+3ast, A.Deng 7+3reb

RedCity R. - Northside W. 66-69

Very predictable result when fifth ranked Northside Wizards (7-3) edged 15th ranked Roar (2-8) in Brisbane 69-66 on Friday. Northside Wizards had a 38-27 advantage in offensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Northside Wizards made 9 blocks. Forward Lual Diing (201-1998) notched a double-double by scoring 17 points and 16 rebounds to lead the effort and American guard CJ Massingale (191-1982, college: MSU Denver) supported him with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Four Northside Wizards players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 17 points and 13 rebounds by American forward Spencer Parker (201-1993, college: BGSU, agency: Inception Sports) did not help to save the game for Roar. Mitchell Poulain added 14 points and 10 rebounds. Northside Wizards moved-up to fourth place in League. Loser Roar keeps the fifteenth position with eight games lost. Northside Wizards will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Roar will play against Seahawks (#14) in Runaway Bay and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
RedCity R.: S.Parker 17+13reb+1ast, M.Poulain 14+10reb+2ast, N.Larkins 12+7reb+6ast, J.Hodgson 9+1reb+1ast, A.Godinet 8+7reb, K.Bishop 6+6reb+2ast
Northside W.: D.Lual 17+16reb+3ast, T.Cameron 15+7reb+1ast, C.Massingale 14+10reb+3ast, J.Mumtaz 10+3reb+2ast, R.Deshawn 8+1ast, K.White 5+12reb+5ast

Group South

Geelong S. - Bendigo B. 71-79

The most important game in the last round took place in Geelong between third ranked Geelong Supercats (8-3) and eleventh ranked Bendigo Braves (7-6) on Friday night. Geelong Supercats were defeated by Bendigo Braves in a tough game at home 71-79. Bendigo Braves made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. It was a good game for American swingman Malcolm Bernard (198-1994, college: Xavier, agency: Mansfield and Associates) who led his team to a victory with 24 points and 4 steals. Jake Lloyd contributed with 19 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. The former international swingman Owen Odigie (196-1993) replied with 15 points and 9 rebounds and American guard Demarcus Gatlin (193-1992, college: SHSU, agency: IceBasket) added 10 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Geelong Supercats. Four Geelong Supercats players scored in double figures. Bendigo Braves moved-up to ninth place in League. Geelong Supercats at the other side keep the third position with three games lost. Bendigo Braves will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Geelong Supercats will play on the road against Sabres in Cheltenham and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Geelong S.: I.Turner 16+2reb+2ast, O.Odigie 15+9reb+3ast, G.Hadley 10+4reb, D.Gatlin 10+11reb+4ast, K.Blicavs 9+2reb+3ast, M.Johnston 4+2reb+1ast
Bendigo B.: M.Bernard 24+3ast, J.Lloyd 19+5reb+1ast, R.Luke 11+4reb, M.Clarke 7+6reb+6ast, I.Murphy 6+4reb, J.White 5+3reb

Hobart C. - Dandenong R. 107-80

Not a big story in a game when 15th ranked Dandenong Rangers (4-9) were outscored by second ranked Huskies (10-4) in Hobart 107-80 on Friday. Huskies forced 20 Dandenong Rangers turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Huskies made 7 blocks. The former international center Harrison Froling (211-1998, college: Marquette) notched 28 points and 4 assists to lead the effort and German center Ole Angerstein (208-1995) supported him with 25 points and 9 rebounds. Five Huskies players scored in double figures. Huskies' coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 16 points and 11 rebounds by New Zealand forward Dyson King-Hawea (200-1992) did not help to save the game for Dandenong Rangers. Deng Puoch added 18 points and 7 rebounds. Huskies maintains second position in League with 10-4 record having just one point less than leader Mackay M. Loser Dandenong Rangers keep the fifteenth place with nine games lost. Huskies will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Dandenong Rangers will play against NW Tasmania Thunder (#14) in Ulverstone and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Dandenong R.: P.Deng 18+7reb+1ast, D.King-Hawea 16+11reb+3ast, C.Enge 12+3reb, E.Lawson 9+4reb+1ast, D.Soukup 7+6reb+4ast, M.Richards 6+1reb+1ast
Hobart C.: H.Froling 28+3reb+4ast, O.Angerstein 25+9reb, J.Sandifer 14+5reb+2ast, J.Stanwix 11+4reb+2ast, R.Jacob 10+6reb+1ast, A.Harris 7+2reb+7ast

Ringwood H. - Waverley F. 84-79

There was a small surprise when ninth ranked Ringwood Hawks (8-7) defeated 7th ranked Waverley Falcons (7-5) in Heathmont 84-79 on Friday. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Ringwood Hawks made 7 blocks. American guard Tim Guers (190-1996, college: St.Anselm) notched a double-double by scoring 16 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and the former international guard Emmett Naar (185-1994, college: St.Mary's, CA) supported him with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Even a double-double of 17 points and 12 rebounds by forward Tristan Forsyth (208, college: CBU) did not help to save the game for Waverley Falcons. The former international point guard Daniel Dillon (193-1986, college: Arizona) added 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Ringwood Hawks moved-up to seventh place in League. Loser Waverley Falcons dropped to the eighth position with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Waverley F.: T.Forsyth 17+12reb, D.Dillon 15+6reb+4ast, D.Kernich-Drew 15+3reb+1ast, D.McDonald 13+4reb+2ast, B.Lewis 9+5reb+2ast, M.Harper 6+1reb
Ringwood H.: K.Daggett 21+7reb, E.Naar 17+6reb+8ast, T.Guers 16+13reb+5ast, M.Roberts 13+1reb, S.Harrison 5+2reb, S.Clarke 5+2reb+1ast

Ringwood H. - Melbourne T. 75-77

A very close game took place in Heathmont between Tigers and Ringwood Hawks. Seventeenth ranked Tigers (4-9) got a very close victory on the road over higher ranked Ringwood Hawks (8-7). Tigers managed to escape with a 2-point win 77-75 on Wednesday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the home team. Strangely Ringwood Hawks outrebounded Tigers 45-28 including a 33-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Forward Mason Gaze (198, college: Lindenwood) notched 19 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Michael Wearne (188-1996, college: St.Rose, NY) supported him with 19 points. Even a double-double of 25 points and 15 rebounds by American forward Kyle Daggett (198, college: Shepherd) did not help to save the game for Ringwood Hawks. The former international guard Emmett Naar (185-1994, college: St.Mary's, CA) added 18 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Ringwood Hawks' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Tigers moved-up to sixteenth place in League. Loser Ringwood Hawks dropped to the seventh position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Ringwood H.: K.Daggett 25+15reb, E.Naar 18+8reb+7ast, T.Guers 10+11reb+5ast, J.Roberts 6+3reb+1ast, M.Roberts 6+2reb, S.Clarke 6+1reb+1ast
Melbourne T.: M.Gaze 19+7reb+3ast, M.Wearne 19+1reb+1ast, E.Dogukan 15+3reb+3ast, L.Smith 7+1reb+2ast, S.Bradbury 5+5reb+3ast, T.Patrick 4+5reb+2ast

Group West

Perth R. - Rockingham F. 110-114

There was no surprise when 9th ranked Redbacks (6-8) lost to third ranked Flames (11-3) in Northbridge 110-114 on Friday. Flames made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Strangely Redbacks outrebounded Flames 54-40 including 17 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Naturalized American guard Marshall Nelson (184-1994, college: WBU) notched 39 points (!!!), 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort and American guard Devondrick Walker (196-1992, college: A&M-Commerce) supported him with 35 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 4 assists (went 11 for 11 at the free throw line !!!). Even a double-double of 28 points and 13 rebounds by power forward Louis Timms (206-1991, college: WBU) did not help to save the game for Redbacks. Forward Isaac Gattorna-Hargrave (201-1999) added 29 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Redbacks' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Flames moved-up to second place in League. Loser Redbacks keep the ninth position with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Perth R.: I.Gattorna-Hargrave 29+8reb+4ast, L.Timms 28+13reb+2ast, B.Smith 19+19reb, J.Grace 18+2reb+5ast, T.Jackson 7+6reb+10ast, J.Wagner 5+2reb+2ast
Rockingham F.: M.Nelson 39+7reb+5ast, D.Walker 35+6reb+4ast, R.Godfrey 13+2reb+3ast, C.Beard 10+3reb+4ast, J.Amos 8+2reb, T.Durnin 5+10reb+2ast

SW Slammers - Lakeside L. 84-96

The game between closely ranked teams ended with twelfth ranked Lightning's (3-10) road victory over 13th ranked Slammers (1-13) in Bunbury 96-84 on Friday. Lightning forced 22 Slammers turnovers and outrebounded them 53-41 including a 25-14 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Slammers' players. American guard Landon Taliaferro (196, college: Fairfield) notched 45 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and the other American import forward Donald Vaughn (195-1990, college: VWU) supported him with 18 points and 4 assists. Vaughn is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Even 13 points and 7 rebounds by British swingman Raphell Thomas-Edwards (198-1993, college: Gannon) did not help to save the game for Slammers. Guard Brody England (191-1999) added 15 points and 5 rebounds. Four Slammers players scored in double figures. Slammers' coach tested twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Lightning maintains twelfth position in League with 3-10 record. Loser Slammers dropped to the fourteenth place with 13 games lost. Lightning will meet at home higher ranked Hawks (#8) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Slammers will play against Senators (#3) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
SW Slammers: B.England 15+5reb+1ast, R.Thomas-Edwards 13+7reb+2ast, V.De Griend Caleb 11+7reb, C.Richardson 11+5reb+3ast, C.Xavier 10+1reb, H.Cody 9+3reb
Lakeside L.: L.Taliaferro 45+7reb+2ast, D.Vaughn 18+4reb+4ast, M.Garang III 9+1reb, P.Liam 8+10reb+4ast, J.Davey 6+17reb+3ast, B.Justin 5+1reb+1ast



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