Game report from April 2

Hi all,
Before we go to the game report just a couple of quick messages.

• Skills session: This Saturday we have a skills session for all the under-12 teams starting at 1pm. Everyone needs to be there if possible.
• Season fees: The club has calculated that the cost of court fees for the season is $55. If parents can bring along the money this weekend we can get all of that sorted out.
• Team photos: If parents want a copy of the team photograph that was taken last Saturday, it will cost $11. So far most of you have said yes, I am just waiting on a response from Jim and Gordon. If you can let me know by Saturday that would be great.

Okay now to the game report and stats (I'll drop in pics later). Apologies up front for not having anything in the blocks and assists column. I'll watch the video again and add these stats later.

North Sydney Bears (Red) versus Sutherland Sharks 2
Loss: 56-25. (April 2)
MVP: James Trimble
It was clear before the whistle blew that the boys were at a serious height disadvantage. This proved to be telling. By the end of the first quarter the Sharks were down 15-0 and had a rebound count against them of 15-4. Of these, 11 of North's rebounds were at the offensive end.
North Sydney Red were as quick as us, which meant that our fast break game was stifled.
But in the second quarter the Sharks rallied, posting 8 points to the Bears 11. It was similarly close in the third quarter with the Sharks putting up 10 points to the Bears 12.
Unfortunately the foul count in the third quarter saw our only two big men fouled out of the game. Kurt Joyners fifth foul was particularly unlucky, as the referee claimed that he had used his off hand to push the player as he blocked the shot. The video clearly shows that Kurt had both hands high in the air and there was a lot of distance between him and the player whose shot he blocked.
These are the fortunes of the game.
Without our big men we had no answer to Bears who blocked shots at will and were able to out rebound us and get second and third attempts.
Despite the disappointment of the loss we did see some holes that could be exploited in the future. The Bears defence at the top of the key was very porous, especially when men were placed at the left and right posts. They also showed vulnerability to a jump shooter, as the help defence of the Bears is set for players that drive to the basket.
Next week we face North Sydney Bears (Black), a team that is considered the equal of the Reds. It will be interesting to see how the boys adapt.
Scorers: A Stone (8), J Gogoll (7), A Rodriguez (4), A Caldwell (3), K Joyner, N McOrist (2), M Northey (1).

Statistics
Nathan McOrist:
Field goals: Attempted: 5. Made: 1. Percentage: 20%
Free throws: Attempted: 0. Made: 0. Percentage: N/A
Rebounds: 0
Steals: 2
Turnovers: 5
Points: 2

Jackson Suva:
Field goals: Attempted: 2. Made: 0. Percentage: 0%
Free throws: Attempted: 0. Made: 0. Percentage: N/A
Rebounds: 0
Steals: 3
Turnovers: 5
Points: 0

Michael Northey:
Field goals: Attempted: 6. Made: 0. Percentage: 0%
Free throws: Attempted: 2. Made: 1. Percentage: 50%
Rebounds: 3
Steals: 3
Turnovers: 0
Points: 1

Kurt Joyner:
Field goals: Attempted: 9. Made: 1. Percentage: 11%
Free throws: Attempted: 0. Made: 0. Percentage: N/A
Rebounds: 7
Steals: 3
Turnovers: 7
Points: 2

Aaron Caldwell:
Field goals: Attempted: 4. Made: 1. Percentage: 25%
Free throws: Attempted: 4. Made: 1. Percentage: 25%
Rebounds: 3
Steals: 0
Turnovers: 4
Points: 3

Jackson Gogoll:
Field goals: Attempted: 10. Made: 3. Percentage: 20%
Free throws: Attempted: 4. Made: 1. Percentage: 25%
Rebounds: 1
Steals: 2
Turnovers: 2
Points: 7

James Trimble:
Field goals: Attempted: 3. Made: 0. Percentage: 0%
Free throws: Attempted: 0. Made: 0. Percentage: N/A
Rebounds: 1
Steals: 3
Turnovers: 2
Points: 0

Addam Stone:
Field goals: Attempted: 11. Made: 3. Percentage: 27%
Free throws: Attempted: 2. Made: 2. Percentage: 100%
Rebounds: 3
Steals: 1
Turnovers: 4
Points: 8

Anthony Rodriguez:
Field goals: Attempted: 4. Made: 1. Percentage: 25%
Free throws: Attempted: 2. Made: 2. Percentage: 100%
Rebounds: 5
Steals: 1
Turnovers: 3
Points: 4

Most points: Addam Stone (8)
Most rebounds: Kurt Joyner (7)
Most steals: Jackson Suva, Michael Northey, Kurt Joyner, James Trimble (3)
Least turnovers: Michael Northey (0)