With 40 seconds to go in the third quarter, there was a big delay while the ambulance took the player to hospital.
- Tane Richards, Inverell Basketball Association
The women’s basketball grand final was the match of the year with two extra times needed to separate the teams.
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The Aussie women won over the F-Troop, reversing the result of the major semi finals.
The player of the game was Brooke White.
The A Men’s game was sensational but for all the wrong reasons.
A player went down with a knee injury and on Monday was operated on at Armidale Hospital.
The 40-Somethings had a lead of five or six points over The Saints when the accident happened about 40 seconds before the end of the third quarter.
After a big delay while ambos attended the player before taking him to hospital, his team came roaring back into contention.
Everyone says the player “took one” for the team, president Tane Richards said.
The B Men game saw the Vikings in a big win over the Klutch Kings. Phil Monaghan was player of the game.
Matthew Lane won the three point shootout, hitting all the important shots for a one point win.
The Aussie Hoops had a run to start the day and a ref’s course saw ten people learn about controlling a match from Coffs Harbour HSC student and referee Courtney Smith.
Richards said the season had been fantastic and he thanked all the players, partners and parents for their support, and the referees for their hard work.
He wants to hear from young players interested in the possibility of a school holiday "training camp" day run by former Tamworth ThunderBolt import and current Brisbane Spartan Johnny Miller.
Miller is a former Div 1 US College player who is now being coached by CJ Bruton.
“Anyhow, enough talking him up, who's ready to learn some real basketball skills and drills that you won't find on your PS4 or from watching the game on TV,’’ Richards said.
He needs confirmation by Friday and is looking at sessions on Tuesday October 4, 9am-4pm for 8-12yrs and Wednesday Oct 5, 9am-4pm for 13yrs+.. Cost $50. Contact tanefc@hotmail.com.
