I Have Returned!!!

Allo all, I must first offer apologies for my abrupt abscence due to my gall bladder deciding it was time to play up. I missed an important weekend of local basketball so here is a brief catch up.

Firstly from the SEABL: courtesy as always of: www.seabl.com.au

2009 CRAZY JOHN’S SEABL DEFENSIVE PLAYERS OF THE YEAR

Hobart Chargers Chuck Long and Kilsyth Cobras Quincy Henderson have shown that US
imports can play defence after being awarded with the Defensive Player of the Year award
for their respective conference. Knox Raiders dynamo guard Julia Tan was voted as Best
Defensive player in the Women’s League.

Kilsyth Cobras first year import Quincy Henderson played 25 games in the regular season, and received a total of 14 votes to edge out Bendigo guard Warren Randall for the award. Henderson arrived in Australia known for his defensive skills and provided coach Grant Wallace with the necessary skills to shut down opposition players each week. Henderson would be required to play all positions as he attempted to contain his opposition and help his team to victory. His tireless work never showed on the stats sheet, but Henderson received at least one Defensive Player vote in each game he played this season.

Finishing the regular season as the second best shot blocker in the league, and ranking second in steals and fifth in defensive rebounds, Hobart Chargers forward Chuck Long was an outstanding player at the defensive end of the court and was rewarded with the South Men Defensive Player of the Year Award. Long was an intimidating force in the paint for most opposition teams, and was rewarded for his efforts with the award. He received a maximum of two votes on three
occasions throughout the season to finish with 14 ahead of last years winner David Gruber.

Julia Tan is a veteran of over 300 games and has been known for her tenacious defence and has been rewarded with the award that best describes her number one asset in the game. Tan returned to the Raiders this season after a disappointing year with Nunawading last year, and has provided Knox with veteran leadership at the defensive end. Tan led the league in Steals with 2.9 per game and was also ranked fourth in the Golden Hands Award. Sarah received 24 votes for the season to win the award ahead of last years winner Sarah Parsons who collected14 votes.

The Defensive Player of the Year award is determined through votes cast by head coaches at the
conclusion of each match, and was awarded for the first time last year.