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Corey Fiddes

The round was exceptionally exciting as six games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Hume City Broncos as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Hume City Broncos defeated 10th ranked Steelers in Tullamarine 107-93. Hume City Broncos dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Steelers' 50. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. The best player for the winners was forward Corey Fiddes (198, college: CS East Bay) who had a double-double by scoring 23 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. American guard Troyce Manassa (193-1993, college: SSU) chipped in 17 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists. American guard Scott Stone (193-1995, college: St.Cloud St.) produced 25 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Perry Lakes H. and Norths B. Steelers lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top ranked Eltham Wildcats (9-3) recorded its third loss in Ulverstone. Visitors were defeated by sixteenth ranked NW Tasmania Thunder (5-7) 94-86. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Eltham Wildcats. American swingman Sekou Sylla (196, college: Towson) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 17 rebounds. Vionte Daniels contributed with 27 points and 4 steals for the winners. NW Tasmania Thunder's coach Nick Haywood allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Guard Owen Foxwell (187-2003) replied with 33 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 7 assists for Eltham Wildcats. NW Tasmania Thunder moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with 4 other teams. Eltham Wildcats at the other side still keep top position with three games lost. They share it with Willetton T. and Frankston B.. NW Tasmania Thunder will play against Ringwood Hawks (#17) in Heathmont in the next round where they are favorite. Eltham Wildcats will have a break next round.
A very close game took place in Kalgoorlie between Giants and Hawks. Tenth ranked Giants (5-6) got a very close home victory over top-ranked Hawks (10-3). Giants managed to escape with a 2-point win 79-77 on Saturday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Hawks. Worth to mention a great performance of Michael Dupree who helped to win the game recording 24 points. Daniel Alexander responded with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds. Hawks' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Giants moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Cairns M. Loser Hawks still keep top position with three games lost. They share it with Hume City B. and Norths B.. Giants will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Hawks will play against Wanneroo in Joondalup and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Rest of the games of round 20 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
McKinnon C. were defeated by Bellarine S. in a road game 109-91. Blackburn V. was beaten by Keysborough C. at home 84-90. Hume City B. destroyed Camberwell on the opponent's court 103-70. Keysborough C. managed to outperform Melbourne Uni in a home game 97-89. Wyndham D. recorded a loss to Melbourne Uni on the road 99-92. Eastern M. was crushed by S.Adelaide P. on its own court 63-95. Winless Southern T. was smashed by Forestville E. in Goodwood 111-75. Sturt S. won against Norwood F. at home 89-78. W.Adelaide B. managed to outperform Woodville W. on the opponent's court 90-75. N.Adelaide R. managed to beat C.District L. in a home game 113-96. Canberra G. crushed Bankstown B. on the road 95-76. BA CoE smashed Cent.Coast C. on its own court 100-67. Maitland M. destroyed Manly Warr. in a road game 99-73. Norths B. unfortunately lost to Newcastle F. at home 62-73. Sydney C. recorded a loss to Albury W.B. on the opponent's court 97-104. Illawarra H. 2 was defeated by Inner WB in a home game 72-90. Penrith P. was beaten by Sutherland S. on the road 92-79. Hills H. destroyed Hornsby S. on its own court 93-61. Sydney C. was outscored by BA CoE in Canberra 115-94. RedCity R. was rolled over NGC Seahawks at home 77-113. NGC Seahawks was crushed by Brisbane C. on the opponent's court 102-82. Gold Coast R. smashed RedCity R. in a home game 86-60. Logan T. destroyed Ipswich F. on the road 104-80. Northside W. unfortunately lost to SC Phoenix on its own court 86-93. SD Spartans was rolled over SW Metro P. in Runcorn 83-106. Mackay M. crushed Cairns M. at home 107-76. USC Rip was beaten by Darwin S. on the opponent's court 113-101. Rockhampton R. lost to Cairns M. in a home game 79-82. Eltham W. managed to outperform Hobart C. on the road 87-70. Diamond V.E. recorded a loss to Sandringham S. on its own court 84-85. Geelong S. was defeated by Bendigo B. in a road game 109-97. Casey C. was beaten by Ballarat M. at home 91-94. Melbourne T. was destroyed by Nunawading S. on the opponent's court 103-64. Dandenong R. outscored Kilsyth C. in a home game 107-73. Keilor T. recorded a loss to Frankston B. on the road 106-103. Mt Gambier was defeated by Knox R. on its own court 63-77. Bendigo B. beat Ringwood H. in a road game 107-93. Waverley F. lost to Keilor T. at home 77-92. SW Slammers managed to outperform Mandurah M. on the opponent's court 92-89. Perth R. managed to beat East Perth E. in a home game 100-99. Winless Mandurah M. was defeated by East Perth E. on the road 99-92. Geraldton B. beat Lakeside L. on its own court 101-86. Cockburn C. lost to Joondalup W. in a road game 97-105. Willetton T. managed to outperform Warwick S. at home 111-109. Kalamunda ES managed to beat Rockingham F. on the opponent's court 107-100.
The best stats of 20th round was 18 points and 8 rebounds by Liam Killey of Melbourne Uni.

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