Pre-season results

Drive by: Jack Gogoll takes the ball to the hoop

At long last the stats are in.
It's been a busy couple of days so we are later than usual.
I'll add some more photos over the next couple of days and some game reports too.
First up, we won all three games, which was great for the team's confidence but should also assure us of a spot in division-2.
There were a couple of great observations we made from the videos we took.
The first was how well the team looked ahead for the pass in every game. This team in the pre-season already has more assists than the division-2 team last year.
Also the way the team got steals was impressive. While a steal has to be awarded to the person who captures the ball, many of our steals were tipped from the hands of other team mates in the passing lane.
Now down to the statistics.
Match reports have now been be added.

Defence: The boys prepare to repel a Comets' attack

Versus Alexandria (Sydney Comets) 8am, Bankstown Stadium

Win: 32-20


Match report: This was the first time that our entire team was on hand against the Comets. The addition of Kurt and Aaron added to our speed up the court on both the defensive and offensive ends. Kurt also proved to be great against the boards, giving Anthony "Chairman of the Boards" Rodriguez some strong assistance. We opened with the five players who played both days at Wollongong. The time they had together really showed and they quickly leapt out to a 10-0 lead before the first substitution. We looked like we had the game well in hand, but some sloppy defence and poor shooting combined to suddenly bring the game back to 16-16 early in the second half. But it was a short-lived rally and the boys got their heads back into the game and took it away from the Comets. By then end of the game it was clear that the Sharks now had the measure of the team that beat them in the first game in Wollongong.

Scorers: N McOrist (12), J Gogoll (7), A Caldwell (6), M Northey (2), A Rodriguez (2), A Stone (1).

Rebounds: A Rodriguez (12). Steals: K Joyner (10). Assists: A Caldwell (2). Blocks: K Joyner (3)

4. Nathan McOrist

• FIELD GOALS: Attempted 23. Made 6. Percentage: 26.9%
• FREE THROWS: Attempted 2. Made 0. Percentage: 0%
• Rebounds: 5
• Steals : 2
• Assists: 0
• Turnovers: 6
• Blocks: 0
• Total Points: 12

5. Jackson Suva

• FIELD GOALS: Attempted 5. Made 0. Percentage: 0%
• FREE THROWS: Attempted 0. Made 0. Percentage: N/A
• Rebounds: 3
• Steals : 5
• Assists: 1
• Turnovers: 3
• Blocks: 0
• Total Points: 0

6. Michael Northey

• FIELD GOALS: Attempted 5. Made 1. Percentage: 20%
• FREE THROWS: Attempted 0. Made 0. Percentage: N/A
• Rebounds: 2
• Steals : 1
• Assists: 0
• Turnovers: 1
• Blocks: 0
• Total Points: 2

7. Kurt Joyner

• FIELD GOALS: Attempted 5. Made 1. Percentage: 20%
• FREE THROWS: Attempted 0. Made 0. Percentage: N/A
• Rebounds: 11
• Steals : 10
• Assists: 0
• Turnovers: 3
• Blocks: 3
• Total Points: 2

8. Aaron Caldwell

• FIELD GOALS: Attempted 4. Made 3. Percentage: 75%
• FREE THROWS: Attempted 0. Made 0. Percentage: N/A
• Rebounds: 2
• Steals : 3
• Assists: 2
• Turnovers: 4
• Blocks: 0
• Total Points: 6

9. Jackson Gogoll

• FIELD GOALS: Attempted 10. Made 3. Percentage: 30%
• FREE THROWS: Attempted 4. Made 1. Percentage: 25%
• Rebounds: 1
• Steals : 3
• Assists: 1
• Turnovers: 1
• Blocks: 0
• Total Points: 7

12. James Trimble

• FIELD GOALS: Attempted 2. Made 0. Percentage: 0%
• FREE THROWS: Attempted 0. Made 0. Percentage: N/A
• Rebounds: 3
• Steals : 0
• Assists: 0
• Turnovers: 4
• Blocks: 0
• Total Points: 0

13. Addam Stone

• FIELD GOALS: Attempted 10. Made 0. Percentage: 0%
• FREE THROWS: Attempted 2. Made 1. Percentage: 50%
• Rebounds: 3
• Steals : 1
• Assists: 1
• Turnovers: 1
• Blocks: 0
• Total Points: 1

31. Anthony Rodriguez

• FIELD GOALS: Attempted 2. Made 0. Percentage: 0%
• FREE THROWS: Attempted 2. Made 2. Percentage: 100%
• Rebounds: 12
• Steals : 0
• Assists: 1
• Turnovers: 0
• Blocks: 0
• Total Points: 2

Team totals

• FIELD GOALS: Attempted 66. Made 14. Percentage: 21.2%
• FREE THROWS: Attempted 10. Made 4. Percentage: 40%
• Rebounds: 42
• Steals : 25
• Assists: 6
• Turnovers: 23
• Blocks: 3
• Total Points: 32

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Inbound: Michael battles for position for an Aaron pass

Versus Bankstown Bruins

Noon, Bankstown Stadium Win: 52-19

Match report: Bankstown were never in this game and it was clear by the end of the day that they would be relegated to division-3. It was a bit of a shame because there has always been an intense rivalry between the two clubs.
The Sharks dominated simply by being quicker and more able to get fast passes up the court. There was also an enormous disparity between the skill levels and experience of the two teams. Bankstown struggled to penetrate while the Sharks attacked at will and comprehensively out rebounded their opponents. The game was more or less over by the end of the first half.

Scorers: N McOrist (11), A Rodriguez (8), J Trimble (8), J Gogoll (6), M Northey (6), J Suva (5), A Caldwell (4), K Joyner (2), A Stone (2).
Rebounds: A Rodriguez (11). Steals: K Joyner (8). Blocks: K Joyner, A Rodriguez (2). Assists: N McOrist, A Stone (1).

4. Nathan McOrist

• FIELD GOALS: Attempted 10. Made 5. Percentage: 50%

• FREE THROWS: Attempted 2. Made 1. Percentage: 50%
• Rebounds: 4
• Steals : 1
• Assists: 1
• Turnovers: 0
• Blocks: 0
• Total Points: 11

5. Jackson Suva

• FIELD GOALS: Attempted 5. Made 2. Percentage: 40%
• FREE THROWS: Attempted 3. Made 1. Percentage: 33%
• Rebounds: 2
• Steals : 1
• Assists: 0
• Turnovers: 2
• Blocks: 1
• Total Points: 5

6. Michael Northey

• FIELD GOALS: Attempted 7. Made 3. Percentage: 42.9%
• FREE THROWS: Attempted 0. Made 0. Percentage: N/A
• Rebounds: 4
• Steals : 1
• Assists: 0
• Turnovers: 4
• Blocks: 0
• Total Points: 6

7. Kurt Joyner

• FIELD GOALS: Attempted 6. Made 1. Percentage: 16.7%
• FREE THROWS: Attempted 0. Made 0. Percentage: N/A
• Rebounds: 7
• Steals : 8
• Assists: 0
• Turnovers: 5
• Blocks: 2
• Total Points: 2

8. Aaron Caldwell

• FIELD GOALS: Attempted 4. Made 2. Percentage: 50%
• FREE THROWS: Attempted 4. Made 0. Percentage: 0%
• Rebounds: 1
• Steals : 5
• Assists: 0
• Turnovers: 3
• Blocks: 0
• Total Points: 4

9. Jackson Gogoll

• FIELD GOALS: Attempted 18. Made 3. Percentage: 16.7%
• FREE THROWS: Attempted 1. Made 0. Percentage: 0%
• Rebounds: 1
• Steals : 3
• Assists: 0
• Turnovers: 3
• Blocks: 0
• Total Points: 6

12. James Trimble

• FIELD GOALS: Attempted 5. Made 3. Percentage: 60%
• FREE THROWS: Attempted 2. Made 2. Percentage: 100%
• Rebounds: 7
• Steals : 4
• Assists: 0
• Turnovers: 6
• Blocks: 1
• Total Points: 8

13. Addam Stone

• FIELD GOALS: Attempted 4. Made 1. Percentage: 25%
• FREE THROWS: Attempted 0. Made 0. Percentage: N/A
• Rebounds: 1
• Steals : 1
• Assists: 1
• Turnovers: 2
• Blocks: 0
• Total Points: 2

31. Anthony Rodriguez

• FIELD GOALS: Attempted 8. Made 4. Percentage: 50%
• FREE THROWS: Attempted 2. Made 0. Percentage: 0%
• Rebounds: 11
• Steals : 3
• Assists: 0
• Turnovers: 1
• Blocks: 2
• Total Points: 8

Team totals

• FIELD GOALS: Attempted 67. Made 24. Percentage: 35.8%
• FREE THROWS: Attempted 14. Made 4. Percentage: 28.6%
• Rebounds: 38
• Steals : 27
• Assists: 2
• Turnovers: 26
• Blocks: 6
• Total Points: 52

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Catching a breather: Aaron, Kurt, Jackson G and Michael rest on the bench.

Versus Manly Waringah Sea Eagles 2pm,

Bankstown Stadium

Win: 43-38


Match report: As one rivalry faded another was created. This was the most exciting game of the day and there is little doubt that these two teams will have some incredibly tight games this season. There was little in it through the entire game but fortunately on the scoring end Addam Stone pulled out a couple of baskets at crucial times.
Equally as crucial were the rebounds and steals. There is no doubt that this was a whole of team effort, especially when Anthony went down heavily in the first half and had to be taken off. Thankfully he was back and fired up in the second half and once again dominated the boards and pulled off some great blocks.
Everyone contributed. Even those team members who don't appear strongly in categories played important roles, disrupting Manly at every turn.
Proof of this came when it was time to choose the MVP, which was split three ways.

Scorers: K Joyner, A Stone (10), J Gogoll (8), N McOrist (6), J Suva (4), A Caldwell, A Rodriguez (2), M Northey (1).
Rebounds: A Rodriguez (12). Steals: K Joyner (5). Blocks: A Rodriguez (3). Assists: J Trimble (2).

4. Nathan McOrist

• FIELD GOALS: Attempted 7. Made 3. Percentage: 42.9%
• FREE THROWS: Attempted 0. Made 0. Percentage: N/A
• Rebounds: 0
• Steals : 1
• Assists: 0
• Turnovers: 8
• Blocks: 0
• Total Points: 6

5. Jackson Suva

• FIELD GOALS: Attempted 4. Made 2. Percentage: 50%
• FREE THROWS: Attempted 0. Made 0. Percentage: N/A
• Rebounds: 0
• Steals : 3
• Assists: 1
• Turnovers: 7
• Blocks: 0
• Total Points: 4

6. Michael Northey

• FIELD GOALS: Attempted 4. Made 0. Percentage: 0%
• FREE THROWS: Attempted 2. Made 1. Percentage: 50%
• Rebounds: 1
• Steals : 0
• Assists: 0
• Turnovers: 2
• Blocks: 0
• Total Points: 1

7. Kurt Joyner

• FIELD GOALS: Attempted 10. Made 5. Percentage: 50%
• FREE THROWS: Attempted 0. Made 0. Percentage: N/A
• Rebounds: 10
• Steals : 5
• Assists: 1
• Turnovers: 8
• Blocks: 1
• Total Points: 10

8. Aaron Caldwell

• FIELD GOALS: Attempted 1. Made 1. Percentage: 100%
• FREE THROWS: Attempted 0. Made 0. Percentage: N/A
• Rebounds: 3
• Steals : 3
• Assists: 0
• Turnovers: 4
• Blocks: 0
• Total Points: 2

9. Jackson Gogoll

• FIELD GOALS: Attempted 11. Made 4. Percentage: 36.4%
• FREE THROWS: Attempted 0. Made 0. Percentage: N/A
• Rebounds: 1
• Steals : 2
• Assists: 1
• Turnovers: 1
• Blocks: 0
• Total Points: 8

12. James Trimble

• FIELD GOALS: Attempted 1. Made 0. Percentage: 0%
• FREE THROWS: Attempted 0. Made 0. Percentage: N/A
• Rebounds: 3
• Steals : 2
• Assists: 2
• Turnovers: 1
• Blocks: 0
• Total Points: 0

13. Addam Stone

• FIELD GOALS: Attempted 9. Made 5. Percentage: 55.6%
• FREE THROWS: Attempted 0. Made 0. Percentage: N/A
• Rebounds: 2
• Steals : 3
• Assists: 1
• Turnovers: 2
• Blocks: 0
• Total Points: 10

31. Anthony Rodriguez

• FIELD GOALS: Attempted 8. Made 1. Percentage: 12.5%
• FREE THROWS: Attempted 0. Made 0. Percentage: N/A
• Rebounds: 12
• Steals : 2
• Assists: 0
• Turnovers: 2
• Blocks: 3
• Total Points: 2

Team totals

• FIELD GOALS: Attempted 55. Made 21. Percentage: 38.2%
• FREE THROWS: Attempted 2. Made 1. Percentage: 50%
• Rebounds: 32
• Steals : 21
• Assists: 6
• Turnovers: 35
• Blocks: 4
• Total Points: 43