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On the heels of the Second Annual NBL1 National Championships out of Perth, our NBL1 commentators from across Australia dissected each of their teams on why they might take out the 2023 NBL1 National Championships
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Todd Morris & Michael Thompson go through The NBL1 South Grand Finals and review the Preliminary Finals. Todd catches up with two of the Grand Final coaches in Waverley coach Elias Palioyiannis & Bendigo Braves coach Mark Alabakov.
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Massive Preliminary Final edition of the NBL1 South Podcast with Todd Morris and Michael Thompson. Waverley Falcons & Southside Flyers star Bec Cole jumps on to preview the game against Geelong United this weekend. Pioneers star Haliegh Reinoehl joined the boys to preview the big game against the undefeated Bendigo Braves and Pioneers Jacob Lampkin previewed their clash against Knox Raiders at home. The boys go through their tips and the keys to victory between Sandringham Sabres and Diamond Valley Eagles.
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Ringwood Hawks star import Marta Hermida joined Todd Morris, Chris Sermeno and Michael Thompson on her brilliant season and previewed the big clash against Mount Gambier Pioneers.
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Sandringham Sabres Ben Ayre joined Todd Morris, Chris Sermeno and Michael Thompson to chat about the Sabres heading through to the Preliminary Final and pre-season training with the South East Melbourne Phoenix
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Bit of bonus content as our own Chris Sermeno spoke to Ringwood Hawks import Marta Hermida in her native Spanish.
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Todd Morris, Chris Sermeno and Michael Thompson with a big edition of the NBL1 South Podcast. Ringwood Hawks star Marta Hermida and Sandringham Sabres star Ben Ayre joined the boys for two good chats. The boys also chatted about the upcoming semi final clashes.
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It's Finals time in the NBL1 South Podcast as Todd Morris, Chris Sermeno and Michael Thompson deep dive into a few games from the final round of the regular season. Jamie Hamilton came back on to give us a deep dive on the Sabres and his tips for the first week of the Finals. Rangers junior coordinator & NBL1 broadcaster Brent Andrews gave us his thoughts on the first week of Finals and the boys gave us their tips for the games ahead.
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Todd Morris, Chris Sermeno and Michael Thompson with a big edition of the NBL1 South Podcast. The voice of Sandringham Sabres Jamie Hamilton stopped by to chat about the Sabres season on the men's and women's side. The boys spoke about the state of play and the teams who can still make it into the Finals and then previewed their games of the round.
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Todd Morris and Michael Thompson review round 12 of the NBL1 South Podcast and talk about the win between Ringwood Hawks and Waverley Falcons in the women's side to start round 13. Dandenong Rangers Jesse Ghee joined the podcast to chat about his culture as we begin First Nations Round in the NBL1 South. Todd and Thommo speak about the run home and implications from the penultimate round of the season and preview round 13.
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Todd Morris, Chris Sermeno and Michael Thompson with another bumper edition of the NBL1 South Podcast. The boys reviewed round 10 of the season, previewed round 11. Movers & Shakers and were joined by NBL1 Fanatical Foodies Nicholas Decleva to chat about hoops scran and some of the standout foods from different venues.
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Todd Morris, Chris Sermeno and Michael Thompson with another big edition of the NBL1 South Podcast. They reviewed the three games to conclude round nine. They looked at The Run Home for Dandenong, Sandringham and Nunawading in the women's. They also looked at The Run Home for Ballarat, Keilor and Geelong in the men's. They previewed round ten.
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Mount Gambier Pioneers Import Jacob Lampkin joined the show to chat everything his career in college, playing for Keilor Thunder and playing for the Pioneers plus so much more.
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Todd Morris, Chris Sermeno and Michael Thompson with another massive edition of the NBL1 South Podcast. Mount Gambier Pioneers Import Jacob Lampkin our featured guest this week. The boys discuss round 9 in detail alongside the Movers & Shakers from the round and the final three games to conclude round 9 before the King's Birthday Long Weekend break.
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Todd Morris, Chris Sermeno and Michael Thompson with a big edition of the NBL1 South Podcast. The boys discussed how close it is on the men's side of the table and the numbers from Lucas Barker from Frankston. They discussed Geelong, Mount Gambier, Keilor, Eltham, Kilsyth and Dandenong in greater detail. On the women's side, they spoke about Chloe Bibby and previewed the big game between Bendigo and Waverley coming up this weekend. They also discussed Diamond Valley. Movers & Shakers plus previewed a big round nine of hoops coming up.
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Liam Ellison, Chris Sermeno and Michael Thompson with a big edition of the NBL1 South Podcast. Ballarat Miners Jack Davidson stopped by for a chat. Melbourne Tigers, Ballarat Miners, Sandringham Sabres and Geelong United were the main talking points on this weeks podcast and the boys spoke about the big stories out of the WNBL free agency period so far.
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Ballarat Miners import Jack Davidson joined Michael Thompson and Liam Ellison for a chat about his season at the Miners, embracing Ballarat and the training camps he does down there and speaks about his career as a whole.
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Big edition of the NBL1 South Podcast with Liam Ellison, Chris Sermeno and Michael Thompson as the boys chat to Waverley Falcons star Bec Cole about her season so far. They speak about the big news out of Waverley with the signing of AJ Harris. Movers & Shakers from round 4. They chat Geelong United and the name change and previewed a big round 5.
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Waverley Falcons star and Southside Flyers Bec Cole joined Liam Ellison, Chris Sermeno and Michael Thompson for an extensive chat on the NBL1 South Podcast to chat about Waverley's fantastic start to the season, the club and her relationship with Carley Ernst and a few others.
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Southside Flyer and Waverley Falcons star Bec Cole joined the boys for a chat and spoke candidly about her friendship with Carley Ernst
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This weeks NBL1 South Podcast with Todd Morris, Chris Sermeno and Michael Thompson as they discuss the surprising news out of the Sandringham Sabres with a notable departure. The rise of the Blues, Braves, Falcons and Miners. Movers & Shakers plus a few takeaways from ANZAC Round and previewed round four.
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Liam Ellison, Chris Sermeno and Michael Thompson return with a big look at round one of the NBL1 South season. Kilsyth Cobras, Sandringham Sabres and Eltham Wildcats dominate discussions from the men's. Launceston Tornadoes, Frankston Blues and Mount Gambier Pioneers dominate discussions from the women's. Movers & Shakers from round one plus our 2023 expectations and our picks for games to watch in round two.
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Southside Flyers host the Townsville Fire in Game Two of the WNBL Grand Final to try and keep the series alive from the State Basketball Centre. Your call team for this one was Michael Thompson, Todd Morris, Tom Hersz & Hayley Wildes
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Townsville Fire star Steph Reid joined Tom Hersz, Hayley Wildes and Michael Thompson for a chat after the Fire won the WNBL Championship against Southside Flyers.
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Here is how our Cluch Radio call team of Todd Morris, Michael Thompson and Tom Hersz called the final moments of the game between Southside Flyers and Melbourne Boomers
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This is the last 30 minutes of the pre-game show plus the full call of game three of the WNBL Semi Finals between Southside Flyers and Melbourne Boomers from the State Basketball Centre
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Game one of the WNBL Finals between the Southside Flyers and Melbourne Boomers from the State Basketball Centre. Your call team of Jamie Hamilton, Michael Thompson and Tom Hersz
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Opals star and Connecticut Sun Bec Allen joined Michael Thompson and Tom Hersz to chat about the update on her injury, her return to the WNBA and moving from the New York Liberty to the Connecticut Sun during the off season
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It was first vs second in this big clash between Southside Flyers and Townsville Fire from the State Basketball Centre
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The first NBL Finals Play In live from John Cain Arena between South East Melbourne Phoenix and Perth Wildcats.
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It was a massive NBL Shootaround between South East Melbourne Phoenix and Perth Wildcats. Michael Thompson and Tom Hersz went through all the big stories and spoke to South East Melbourne Phoenix CEO Tommy Greer before the big game live from John Cain Arena.
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South East Melbourne Phoenix CEO Tommy Greer joined Michael Thompson and Tom Hersz pre-game before the play in game against the Perth Wildcats.
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The last two WNBL champions meet in the first Melbourne derby of the season at the State Basketball Centre
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The battle for Melbourne begins with the first Throwdown of the season at John Cain Arena
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One of the NBL's great historic rivalries is renewed in Adelaide.
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The Bullets look for their first win in Hobart against a red hot JackJumpers side
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The GOAT is back! Lauren Jackson returns to the WNBL to spearhead a Southside team seeking to reclaim the WNBL championship it lost last season to cross town rivals the Boomers. First up a new look Adelaide Lightning
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The two powerhouses of the NBL since 2015 meet on Halloween night in Melbourne
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The Phoenix & the 36ers meet on a Sunday afternoon at John Cain Arena, we pick up the action as the second half commences.
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Two weeks after beating the Kings in Sydney the Taipans seek the double over the defending champs
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Two sides desperate for a win meet in Wollongong
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From the Adelaide Entertainment Centre
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The two sides left from the NBL's first season in 1979 faceoff in Wollongong with the Hawks looking for their second win for the season and the Bullets their first
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A fortnight ago United copped an historic hiding from the defending champs on their homefloor. They get the chance at redemption against the Kings who are looking for their 16th straight road win
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Tasmania are rolling with a three game win streak after an 0-3 start, but challenges don't get much bigger than the Perth Wildcats
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The Bullets promised a lot coming into this season yet have started with an 0-4 record. It won't get any easier against a Phoenix side flying high after a big win in Auckland
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A contest between two teams favoured to go close to a championship this season awaits in Sydney
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United seek to snap a 2 game home losing skid against the Taipans who have gone 3-0 on the road to start the season.
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The Hawks host the Breakers in Wollongong to complete Round 3 in a Monday night matchup
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Melbourne & Tasmania meet for the first time since their historic semi-final series last season at John Cain Arena
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The Phoenix welcome back a host of stars to bolster their lineup against a Breakers squad full of confidence
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Julian Marcus, Chris Sermeno & Tom Hersz review the Sixers win over the Hawks and preview the Phoenix & Breakers contest
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The Sixers look to rebound from their home opener loss against Tasmania against a Hawks side eager to impress
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Featuring Adam Forde & Chase Buford's press conferences following the Taipans win over Sydney
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The Kings host the Cairns Taipans at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, the Taipans have only won the once at Qudos in their history and the Kings are riding an 8 game winning streak dating back to last season.
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After making history in defeating the Phoenix Suns the Adelaide 36ers start their NBL season at home against a JackJumpers side who scored their first win of the season in OT last weekend.
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Julian Marcus & Chris Sermeno wrap up the day's NBL action
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The Sydney Kings are one win away from breaking the record of most consecutive road wins (14) that has stood since the Canberra Cannons set it in 1984-85. Standing in their way are Melbourne United who gave the Kings an almighty hiding the last time the Kings faced them at John Cain Arena.
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Two winless sides clash at MyState Bank Arena in Hobart seeking their first dub of the new season. The Jackies are 0-3 while the Bullets are 0-2, someone will taste victory while the other will be in a world of hurt
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The Phoenix meet the Cairns Taipans at John Cain Arena as Round 2 continues. The Phoenix come in 1-1 after a loss to the Hawks on Thursday while the Taipans won their season opener in style in Hobart
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Matt McQuade & Ben Knight review the nights action
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The champions hang their banner in the rafters ahead of a home opener against Aron Baynes & the Brisbane Bullets
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Sydney Kings CEO Chris Pongrass joins the desk ahead of the Kings championship banner ceremony at Qudos Bank Arena
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Matt & Troy wrap up the evenings NBL action
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The Hawks open Round 2 of the NBL season chasing their first win of the new campaign. They host a Phoenix side who are missing four of their key players but buoyant after an upset win in Round 1 over Tasmania
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The opening round concludes in Hobart, where the JackJumpers will be looking to rekindle the home crowd magic against the Cairns Taipans
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Adam Webster & Jacob Doole are on deck for Shootaround live from Hobart
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Melbourne United take on the New Zealand Breakers in their home opener of NBL23
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Matt McQuade & Troy Pilon review the opening night's action of NBL23
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The Freeway Series takes centre stage on opening night as the Hawks and Kings meet for the first time since their semi-final meeting last season. For the Hawks a new coach and new look while the Kings will start their title defence with a new crew of imports.
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NBL23 is here! In the season opener a new look South East Melbourne Phoenix host last seasons fairytale story the Tasmania JackJumpers at John Cain Arena in Melbourne
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The NBL1 West champions the Rockingham Flames meet the Wildcard entry, the NBL1 South's Frankston Blues for the title of the first ever NBL1 National champions
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The inaugural NBL1 Women's national title goes on the line as Warwick the champions of NBL1 West take on the NBL1 South champs the Ringwood Hawks
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It was a season that will not be forgotten. From the Tasmania JackJumpers fairytale captivating the nation to the Sydney Kings ending a 17 year championship drought. The Perth Wildcats missing the Finals for the first time since 1986, the return of bumper crowds and thrilling on court action. The 2021/22 NBL season was a thrilling ride from beginning to end, here's how we saw the biggest moments live on Cluch Radio.
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A record crowd is expected at Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena as the Sydney Kings are one win away from their first championship since 2005. All indicators point to a Kings coronation especially with the JackJumpers missing Jack McVeigh & Fabijan Krislovic however we have learned time and time again to not write off the JackJumpers. Is Sydney's 17 year title wait about to end? Or will Tassie shock us all again?
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The Sydney Kings are one win away from the title and we've brought everyone into Sydney for what promises to be a massive occasion. Julian Marcus & Tom Hersz make the trip from Melbourne to join Matt McQuade & Ben Knight to countdown to Game 3. Plus a very special visit from Chase Buford's dad (Legendary San Antonio Spurs executive R.C. Buford)
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In Sydney to watch his son Chase coach the Sydney Kings in the NBL Grand Final series, legendary CEO of the NBA's San Antonio Spurs joins Matt McQuade, Ben Knight & Tom Hersz for this in depth chat about all things basketball.
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MyState Bank Arena has been the home of many historic moments this season but nothing like this! Game 2 of the Grand Final Series makes its way to Hobart as the JackJumpers seek to square the series against a Kings side who are missing MVP Jaylen Adams. One thing is for sure, it's gonna be LOUD!
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It's a Grand Final nobody could have dreamed of. The Tasmania JackJumpers in their debut season, a team of journeymen and unknowns who started the season 2-6, having to win all four of their final games plus have the Wildcats lose three of four home games to get into the playoffs, then beat the defending champion Melbourne United in a series. All of that happened! Now they meet a Sydney side who have their own story to write, 17 years without a championship, their last Grand Final series was aborted due to the pandemic & they started 3-6. It's a NBL Finals for the dreamers as Game 1 commences at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney
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It's been the talk of the nation, the JackJumpers fairytale run to the Grand Final in their first season. Now it's time for the final act as they meet a Kings side who have been on a tear throughout most of 2022. Matt McQuade & Richard Svenson countdown to Game 1 of the NBL Finals at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney
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It was said that just getting to the NBL Finals was an overachievement for the JackJumpers, it was said that they would be swept with ease by defending champions Melbourne United. What happened next captured the imagination of the entire nation
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After an unforgettable win in Hobart the JackJumpers return to Melbourne for a Game 3 decider with United who will be without Chris Goulding. Can United overcome the loss of their leading scorer or will the fairytale reach the ultimate level for Tasmania?
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After claiming Game 1 on the road in Wollongong the Sydney Kings are one win away from a return to the Grand Final for the second time in three years. For the Illawarra Hawks it's win or go home however they have won both games at Qudos Bank Arena this season
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Tasmania host this historic final at MyState Bank Arena in Hobart where a sold out crowd will be at fever pitch. Melbourne lead the series 1-0 and are seeking to clinch a Grand Final birth but decades of emotion and the entire state with them the JackJumpers will leave everything out on the floor to force a decider in Melbourne
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Tasmania's biggest sporting occasion in a generation arrives to Hobart as MyState Bank Arena hosts Game 2 between the JackJumpers & Melbourne. Former Tasmanian Premier David Bartlett & Melbourne United CEO Nick Truelson join Julian Marcus, Adam Webster & Tom Hersz on Shootaround
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It's been 17 years since the Illawarra Hawks & Sydney Kings met in the 2005 Grand Final, for the first time since that championship meeting the Freeway Series features in the playoffs. After playing out two classics in the last fortnight the two sides tipped to be the best in this years playoffs open their semi final series at a sold out WIN Entertainment Centre in Wollongong.
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With the Hawks & Kings set to meet in playoff action for the first time since 2005 we've brought in two men who know this rivalry better than anyone to be a part of our commentary team for this series. Ben Knight, 2005 championship winner with the Kings, 400 NBL Games and Ring of Honour inductee & Troy Pilon, part of the 2005 Grand Final team and a longtime fan favourite of the Hawks faithful in a 300 game career. Along with Matt McQuade they preview where this series will be won or lost.
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The NBL playoffs tip-off where they ended last season with Melbourne United hosting Game 1 of the semi finals at John Cain Arena. Facing off with them are the fairytale story of the season the Tasmania JackJumpers who claimed the final spot in the top four in their first season against all odds. But this is the postseason & the JackJumpers cinderella run is about to face it's greatest test yet! Welcome to the 2022 NBL Finals Series
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What we do know is the Kings & Hawks will meet in a best of three semi final series beginning next week, what we don't know is who will have home court advantage. The winner of this final day of the season showdown will get that prize
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Former Kings Anthony Susnjara & Marc Ridlen join Matt McQuade and the newest inductee to the Kings Ring of Honour Ben Knight to countdown to the Kings & Hawks on the final day of the regular season
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The Tasmanian fairytale continues on into the final weekend of the regular season. If they can beat the defending champions Melbourne in both sides final regular season game then Perth will need to win their final game to deny Tasmania an unthinkable finals berth in their debut season. MyState Bank Arena is sold out and ready for Tasmania's biggest sporting moment in many years!
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Julian Marcus heads to Hobart to join Adam Webster on a mammoth day for the JackJumpers. They are joined by GM of Basketball Operations Jorrick Chivers, Matt McQuade & former Tassie Devil Mark Nash from MyState Bank Arena.
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The Phoenix will look to end a disappointing season with a win on their home floor against a 36ers side who scored wins in Perth & Sydney last weekend
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A win here will secure the regular season title for Melbourne United for the second year in a row and home court throughout the playoffs. They meet a Taipans side who are playing their last road game for the season
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The Sydney Kings return home for the first time in a month on the back of a 13 game winning streak and booking a place in the finals. The 36ers have only pride to play for but are riding high after a shock win in Perth earlier in the round.
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The JackJumpers fairytale goes on the line once again as they face a Phoenix side who have seen an 11-5 start evaporate into a season of disappointment.
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Melbourne just need to win their home double header across Round 20 to seal up top spot for the second straight season. First up are the unpredictable Brisbane Bullets
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It's a historic night as the Kings play their 1000th game in the NBL. The Sydney Kings have won 12 straight games to become the leagues hottest side, the Hawks have won 6 straight games to all but confirm their place in the playoffs. The winner will clinch a finals spot in a matchup that has so much at stake.
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The Breakers take the travelling roadshow to Bendigo to host a Kings side who have won their last 11 games straight. The Breakers have lost their last 7 games coming into this one
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An emotional Tony Hallam joins Michael Thompson immediately after the Boomers WNBL Championship win.
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This is it! A one game showdown for the ultimate prize. Can the Melbourne Boomers complete the comeback and win only their second title in their 38 year history? Or will the Perth Lynx end their 30 year wait for their sophomore championship?
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It's the last stand for the Phoenix as they take on cross town rival United for the final time in NBL22. Can the Phoenix even the season series or will United claim definitive bragging rights in Melbourne?
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After dominating Game 1 in Melbourne the Lynx are on the brink of their first championship in 30 years and their second in team history. They return home to Perth against a wounded Boomers side looking to close things out, can the Boomers defy the odds to force the series back east?
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After last weeks thumping of United in Melbourne the Hawks return to John Cain Arena looking to repeat the dose and all but book a spot in the playoffs in the process
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Injured Hawk Dan Grida joins Tom Hersz for a wide ranging conversation on Cluch Radio Basketball
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The Illawarra Hawks are finally looking like the team they promised to be heading into NBL 22. They need to keep winning in order to ensure they will be there come playoff time and they will be expected to against a Bullets side who have been highly disappointing this season
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Following the Wildcats two loss weekend an opportunity has presented itself to Melbourne United to grow their lead at the top of the standings. Illawarra on the other hand have a chance to go two games clear of the Phoenix in 4th place. The Hawks however will be without coach Brian Goorjian who is out with COVID.
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Melbourne Tigers & Boomers legend Chris Anstey joins NBL Shootaround on Cluch Radio
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ESPN NBA Draft Analyst Mike Schmitz is on a whirlwind tour of Australia checking out in person all the NBL's prospects for the NBA draft this June and in future years. He stopped by the Cluch Radio desk in Melbourne to chat with our own Tom Hersz.
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The Phoenix's season of promise is slipping away after three straight losses. It doesn't get any easier here, the Kings are the leagues hottest team having won seven straight + they have never lost to the Phoenix in John Cain Arena
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Melbourne United host their multicultural game at home for the first time after lockdowns ruined their 2021 plans. They face the Adelaide 36ers who will be led my Mitch McCarron who will face the club he won two championships with for the first time.
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Player agent Sammy Wloszczowski joins the Cluch Radio pregame show to discuss Jack White, Jock Landale & the NBL x NBA initiative
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Former NBL player & current Schools and Community Programs Facilitator for Melbourne United Adam Ballinger drops by the Cluch Radio commentary booth
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Both the Phoenix & Hawks started the season with championship aspirations, now both are fighting for their playoff lives in this crucial clash in Wollongong
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With the season series tied at 1-1 the 15th meeting of the Melbourne rivals promises to be another epic encounter
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Julian Marcus & Tom Hersz countdown to Throwdown with Phoenix CEO Tommy Greer dropping by the desk
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South East Melbourne Phoenix CEO Tommy Greer joins Julian Marcus & Tom Hersz prior to Throwdown XV
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A massive contest between last seasons Grand Finalists at John Cain Arena. United look to go three games clear of the Wildcats on top, a Wildcats win will cut the lead to a single game!
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A top four showdown looms at John Cain Arena with the Phoenix taking on the Hawks. The Hawks have started to finally show their preseason promise and can take a big step in the right direction by upending the Phoenix on the road
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The Sydney Kings look to continue their hot form of late when they take on the Taipans in Sydney
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An all Victorian showdown with finals implications takes centre stage as part of the WNBL's inaugural indigenous round
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Former Sydney Kings head coach & the first indigenous Australian to become an NBL head coach Claude Williams joins Matt McQuade & Ben Knight during Indigenous Round in Sydney
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Melbourne look to further pad their lead at the top of the standings when the Brisbane Bullets come to town as part of Indigenous Round
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Can the Phoenix claim that big scalp and solidify their contender status? Big scalps don't get much larger than the Wildcats.
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The Hawks play host to the Adelaide 36ers in a game that is particularly crucial for the Hawks as they look to springboard into the second half of the season.
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The Hawks welcome the JackJumpers to Wollongong in this Round 12 encounter
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Melbourne United seek to further their lead at the top of the NBL ladder when they host the New Zealand Breakers at John Cain Arena
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This has blockbuster written all over it as the Sydney Kings meet their fierce rivals from the west. Jaylen Adams vs Bryce Cotton will be the headline act as the Kings look to keep on rolling with a second straight win over Perth this season. Expect fireworks at Qudos Bank Arena
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The Phoenix come into this contest on the back of a tight defeat in Throwdown XIV on Thursday while the Bullets were beaten on the buzzer by the Kings in their last outing. Someone's gonna get a big dub here at John Cain Arena
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The Hawks have won both their meetings with the Taipans this season, can Illawarra go 3/3 against Cairns?
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The President of the Hawks Dorry Kordahi joins Matt & Troy at the WEC to chat about Illawarra's season thus far.
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With top spot on the line for the winner there's more than just Melbourne bragging rights at stake in Throwdown XIV. Not to mention the two months we've waited since their last fiery encounter + the trash talking between both clubs in the build up make this the biggest throwdown yet!
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In a remarkable finish to the Kings & Bullets clash in Sydney Jaylen Adams came up Cluch(™️) with the dunk of the season before providing the key assist for the game winning bucket moments later
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The Sydney Kings have found some form with three straight wins when their season looked to be slipping away. They host the Brisbane Bullets who escaped with a win over Adelaide on Friday to break a four game losing skid.
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The JackJumpers have captured the imagination of sports fans everywhere with a four game winning streak propelling them into fourth spot. They return to John Cain Arena on the back of last weeks historic win over United looking to make it two wins in Melbourne in the space of a week, but the Phoenix will throw everything at them to avoid a third home loss in a row
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In the first meeting since last year's championship series the defending champs United host the ladder leaders Perth in a heavyweight showdown at John Cain Arena
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The Hawks are desperate to halt an alarming losing skid when they face the always gritty Cairns Taipans in Wollongong
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A depleted Phoenix side host the Sydney Kings at John Cain Arena to tip-off Round 11 of the 2021/22 NBL Season
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Sydney Kings Owner & Chairman Paul Smith joins Julian Marcus & Tom Hersz at John Cain Arena prior to the Phoenix & Kings game
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With both sides coming of double digit losses in their last outing there will be an added sense of urgency when the Hawks & Phoenix close Round 10
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The defending champions return home to John Cain Arena after the annual Australian Open road trip. They return in a bad mood after having their 8 game win streak snapped by Adelaide last week. They welcome the JackJumpers to Melbourne for the first time with the newbies riding their first three game winning streak in club history
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The Flames play their last home game of the season at Qudos Bank Arena hosting a Fire side aiming to stay in touch with the top four
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In their last meeting the Breakers finished on an 18-1 run to take the W in Sydney. Coming off a big win over the Hawks can they make a NSW clean sweep over a Kings side who went down to Tasmania on Friday
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After 57 days away the Phoenix return to John Cain Arena to re-ignite the fire pit against the Perth Wildcats. The Phoenix are hosting their inaugural Lunar New Year 🧧 game but with it being the year of the Tiger 🐅 is that an omen for the Wildcats 🐱?
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After being smashed by the JackJumpers on Sunday the Breakers are right up against it as the Hawks come to Hobart to start Round 10 of the NBL
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The Breakers take on the JackJumpers in a "home" game for the Breakers in Hobart. Can the Breakers take the W in what will be a hostile "home" environment?
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The Hawks face the Wildcats in the gong for the second time in a week. Will the Cats strike twice or can the Hawks get one over their bogey side?
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The Flames look for their elusive first win of the season when they travel to Bendigo to face the Spirit
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The Hawks continue their homestand at the WIN Entertainment Centre against the Adelaide 36ers. The Sixers have been hot and cold so far this season while the Hawks have lost their last two games on their home floor
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The Kings let a big lead slip against the Bullets on Friday in Brisbane. They don't have to wait long to return serve on their home court in the second half of a home & home weekend series
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The Hawks & Wildcats meet for the first time since their epic semi final series last year. The Hawks fell to Melbourne in their last outing while the Wildcats have had a massive blow landed on them being locked out of WA indefinitely
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The Breakers have had another uphill battle in NBL22 as they remain stranded away from home for the entire season. They head to Sydney to face a Kings side who will now be without import RJ Hunter for the rest of the season. A bounce back opportunity awaits both sides
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After a long COVID enforced layoff we are back in action with the long awaited rematch between the Hawks & Kings. The Hawks took the win in Sydney in their first meeting at Qudos Bank Arena in November but the Kings have won the last two matchups in the WEC.
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The third and final meeting in the #NBL22 regular season between these old rivals sees United looking to break a 7 game losing skid at Qudos Bank Arena against the Kings. Sydney for their part are eager for revenge for a 42 point thrashing by United last Thursday in Melbourne
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Matt McQuade & Ben Knight preview the Boxing Day encounter between Sydney & Melbourne
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It's a Grand Final rematch one year and three days in the making! The defending champions Southside seek to halt a two game losing skid when they welcome the unbeaten Fire to Townsville Stadium
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The Kings face the new kids on the block for the very first time at Qudos Bank Arena. For the Kings they have had a roller coaster Round 3 thus far with a blowout thrashing in Melbourne followed by defeating the previously unbeaten Phoenix. Tasmania have lost three straight games following their opening night win over Brisbane and are seeking their first ever road win.
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The Flames continue to search for their first win of the WNBL season but they have a tough ask in front of them with the powerhouse Melbourne Boomers coming to Qudos Bank Arena
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An important matchup for both teams at John Cain Arena in Melbourne. It's United's last home game until February as they seek to head on the road with a 2-2 record, for the Breakers a loss would tip them to their first ever 0-5 start to a season. Julian Marcus, Tom Hersz & Michael Thompson call this one
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Michael Thompson & Tom Hersz preview this afternoons Melbourne v NZ matchup
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The Sydney Kings return home to Qudos Bank Arena with their tails firmly between their legs after a 42 point drubbing at the hands of Melbourne on Thursday. It doesn't get any easier as they face the unbeaten South East Melbourne Phoenix who themselves are riding high after besting United in an emotional Throwdown last Sunday
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Matt McQuade reviews the Round 3 action so far ahead of the Phoenix's clash with Sydney
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Illawarra & New Zealand added to the list of early season NBL22 classics with a double overtime thriller in Wollongong. Here's how the final stages went down on Cluch Radio NBL
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The Illawarra Hawks return home for the first time this season unbeaten in their first two games on the road. They face a New Zealand Breakers side who are yet to register their first win but have been close in their last two games.
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Hawks president Dorry Kordahi joins Matt McQuade & Troy Pilon ahead of the Hawks home opener at the WIN Entertainment Centre
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Melbourne United were in a dangerous mood at John Cain Arena as they put the Sydney Kings to the sword with an emphatic 26-0 run to start the game. They would break a whole heap of records on their way to an 89-47 rout
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After both sides were toppled by their fiercest rivals last weekend Melbourne & Sydney renew their own storied rivalry at John Cain Arena. Chris Goulding returns for United as they look to square the ledger after their Round 1 defeat in Sydney
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The battle for Melbourne commences at John Cain Arena as United take on the Phoenix in the first Throwdown of NBL22! In their first meeting since last years semi-final series both sides will be fired up to take bragging rights in front of a massive Melbourne crowd
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Rivalry weekend kicked up to a whole new level in the Throwdown when Mitch Creek threw down a power jam on top of Matthew Dellavedova. Mason Peatling didn't take kindly to that however and that set off the fireworks at John Cain Arena
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Melbourne United reveal their 2021 NBL Championship banner as we countdown to Throwdown XIII between United and the SEM Phoenix at John Cain Arena
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The Melbourne Boomers (0-1) meet their crosstown rivals the defending champion Southside Flyers (1-0) in the first Melbourne Derby of the season in Parkville
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After it built up all week the bad blood between Sydney & Illawarra spilled out into the open when Angus Glover came together with Sam Froling in the final stages of the Freeway Series opener at Qudos Bank Arena
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The time for talking is over. After a buildup that has been bitterly personal the Kings & Hawks do battle in the Freeway Series opener at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney
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Sydney Kings CEO Chris Pongrass joins Julian & Matt ahead of the anticipated Freeway Series showdown between the Kings and the Hawks. Plus a look at the South East Melbourne Phoenix's start to the season.
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On a night of some serious highlights Zhou Qi's alley-oop dunk to seal the win for the Phoenix blew the roof off John Cain Arena
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When it comes to the best dunk of NBL22 this poster from WMW for the Breakers against the Phoenix will take some topping!
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Julian Marcus, Tom Hersz & Neal Symons set the scene ahead of the Round 2 clash at John Cain Arena
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After being smashed by 24 points last Saturday by the Phoenix the Breakers are hell bent on giving a much better account for themselves in the rematch at John Cain Arena. Now they have their coach back and a full preparation under their belt expect a different NZ Breakers side to the one that was trounced last week.
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The Sydney Kings enter the 21-22 with a new coach, new imports and a new attitude in their quest to return to playoff basketball this season. First up at home are the defending champs Melbourne who are without some key players but welcome Matthew Dellavedova back from the NBA in his NBL debut
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In the opening round of the WNBL a new look Flames take on the UC Capitals at Qudos Bank Arena. Richard Svenson & Rachel Herrick call the action of this one
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The Phoenix play at home for the first time in 204 days when the re-ignite the Fire Pit against New Zealand. The Phoenix have a seriously stacked roster and are expected to challenge for the title while the Breakers are forced into a second season abroad. If that wasn't bad enough they have had COVID go through their lineup with coach Dan Shamir still recovering. The opening night in Melbourne awaits
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Michael Thompson & Tom Hersz preview the home opener for the Phoenix as they host the Breakers at John Cain Arena
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Melbourne returns to their home floor of John Cain Arena for the first time in a month, needing just one more win to clinch the championship. But we know the proud defending champions the Perth Wildcats won't go down without one hell of a fight. From John Cain Arena in Melbourne.
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Julian Daw, Tom Hersz & Michael Thompson set the scene at John Cain Arena as United look to close out the Grand Final series. Plus Matt McQuade reveals the new head coach of the Sydney Kings
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After squeezing out a Game 1 win on the road Melbourne United enter Game 2 in the driver's seat in this series. The Wildcats will be desperate to send this series to Melbourne tied at 1-1 while a win for United will give them three chances to wrap up the title at home.
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Ben Knight, Matt McQuade & Julian Daw preview Game 2 of the NBL Grand Final
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After a season like no other, the NBL Grand Final is upon us! The best team in the regular season Melbourne United start the series on the road at RAC Arena against the defending two-time champions Perth. The Wildcats are banged up and wounded after a gruelling season, can they pull off a major upset against the powerhouse United side?
Matt McQuade & Ben Knight are on the call.
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Matt McQuade & Ben Knight preview Game 1 of the Grand Final series between Perth & Melbourne
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The Hawks won Game 1 on the road in hostile territory, the Wildcats did the same in Game 2 with their back against the wall. Now the series returns to Perth for the decider in this best of three battle.
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Semi-Final Game 2 - Illawarra Hawks v Perth Wildcats pregame talk!
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Matt Logue from the Daily Telegraph joins Julian Daw, Matt McQuade & Ben Knight to preview the 2021 NBL Finals and look over the five teams who failed to make it to the postseason.
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The Wildcats begin their quest to defend their title without their superstar Bryce Cotton against an Illawarra Hawks side who have only won 1 out of their last 35 games in WA. Julian Daw, Ben Knight & Matt McQuade are on the call for this one.
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Round 21- The Phoenix's win in New Zealand ensures that these teams playoff hopes are finished, but the Kings & Bullets will be looking to end their season on a high.
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Round 21- The Hawks have clinched a return to the playoffs yet they would love nothing more than to win this one and officially eliminate the Kings from the finals
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Round 21 - The final round begins with a HUGE clash in Wollongong. The Hawks can clinch a playoff birth with a win while the Wildcats have to win to keep the race for the op spot alive.
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Round 20 - Melbourne United move their home game against the Taipans to Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena behind closed doors to complete Indigenous Round.
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Round 20 - The Kings & Melbourne meet in the second last week of the season as the Kings seek to cause a major upset and keep their finals hopes alive
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Round 19 - The Hawks need to keep on winning to maintain their playoff standing as the season comes to a close. The Cairns Taipans come to town with 6 straight losses but will provide more than nuisance value.
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Round 18 - Last Sunday the 36ers stunned the Kings in OT. Since then both sides have lost crucial games on the road in Brisbane & Wollongong respectively. In this contest, the 36ers season is on the line against a Kings side reeling from the shock news of coach Adam Forde's departure at the end of the season.
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Round 18 - Throwdown IX has more at stake than any previous meeting between the two Melbourne rivals. United are seeking to go two and a half games clear at the top of the standings while the Phoenix are looking to go two games clear in third place
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Round 18 gets underway with another playoff bubble matchup as the Hawks & Sixers seek a win that may be the difference between finals and an early holiday
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Adelaide 36ers GM Jeff Van Groningen joins Matt McQuade & Troy Pilon for an in-depth chat on the 36ers 2021 season.
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Round 17 - The Kings look to go two games clear in third place at home to a Sixers team who are playing for their season.
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Round 18 - The New Zealand Breakers are out of the playoff race but they have proven to be a difficult assignment no matter the opponent. This game marks the Breakers last game in Australia before they finally get to head home after 153 days on the road. The Illawarra Hawks won't be looking to play host to the Breakers farewell party as they need to keep winning to ensure they are there come playoff time
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Illawarra Hawks president & co-owner Dorry Kordahi is back on Shootaround with Matt & Truck ahead of the Hawks & Breakers
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Round 16 - The Melbourne & Sydney rivalry takes centre stage in Heritage Round as Melbourne United host the Sydney Kings at John Cain Arena. United are shooting for a franchise-record 11 straight wins while the Kings are coming into this one on the back of a four-game win streak
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Round 16 - In their last meeting, the Breakers took down the WIldcats in Perth in one of the best games of the season. This time the venue is the Silverdome in Launceston as the race to the playoffs heats up.
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Round 15 - The Freeway Series takes centre stage in Wollongong on a huge Saturday night. Playoff spots are in the balance as the Hawks welcome back the 2001 championship-winning team to the WEC.
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Round 14 - Melbourne United look to retake top spot in the NBL & an 8th straight win as they meet an Illawarra side who are looking to get back into the top four. - Live from John Cain Arena in Melbourne.
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Round 14 - The two old rivals close out Round 14 with a Sunday afternoon showdown at RAC Arena,. The Breakers, being the most successful team of any at Perth Arena, definitely don't fear this place.
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Round 14 - The Sydney Kings take on South East Melbourne.
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Round 13 - The Illawarra Hawks take on South East Melbourne.
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Round 13 - the Sydney Kings take on the Perth Wildcats.
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Jules, Matt & Truck preview the upcoming Hawks vs Bullets Round 13 clash in Wollongong
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Round 13 - Melbourne United take on the New Zealand Breakers.
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Round 12 - Sydney & Brisbane meet on Easter Saturday at Qudos Bank Arena in a game that will give one sides playoff hopes a big boost and another's a giant hit
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Round 12 - They were due to meet in Round 12 but not at RAC Arena, but the Brisbane COVID situation has forced the Kings to enter the jungle on the back of a hiding against their same foes in Sydney last weekend. Can the Kings turn the tide in front of a Red Army who haven't seen the Kings in person since late last season? Matt McQuade & Mark Schiralli are in commentary
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Round 12 - The Hawks & Phoenix tip-off Round 12 with a huge contest as 3rd host 4th at the WEC, one that was originally meant to be the Hawks vs the Kings before the fixture reset. The Hawks are yet to defeat South East Melbourne in NBL play, is Easter Thursday their day?
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Hawks Co-owner joins Shootaround to discuss the WIN Entertainment Centre ring collapsing on Monday night & his plea to the state government for more funds to renovate the venue. Plus the Hawks season thus far & planning for #NBL22
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Round 11 - After a day of uncertainty around whether or not this game would be played PLUS a 30-minute delay after the ring collapsed just prior to the start the Illawarra Hawks & Brisbane Bullets close out Round 11 on a strange day at the WEC. Julian Daw, Matt McQuade & Troy Pilon call the action
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In one of the more bizarre moments on NBL Live the ring collapsed at the WIN Entertainment Centre just prior to tip-off between the Hawks & Bullets in Round 11.1
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Julian, Matt & Troy Pilon host this edition of the Shootaround inside the WIN Entertainment Centre with our guests Julian O'Brien (Illawarra Mercury Editor) & Glen Saville (Illawarra/Wollongong Hawks legend)
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Round 11 - The Kings & Wildcats meet on the floor of Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena for the first time since the 2020 Grand Final series that never got its ending. The Wildcats have won six straight while the Kings have put together three straight wins to launch themselves into fourth. Julian Daw, Matt McQuade & Ben Knight are in commentary.
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Round 11 - It's Throwdown VII as the Phoenix & United do battle at John Cain Arena. Matt McQuade & Ben Knight are in commentary for the Melbourne showdown. (Note the first few minutes of the broadcast are missing due to technical reasons however in the interest of posterity we have chosen to present the game in it's most complete form)
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Round 11 - With COVID uncertainty hitting Brisbane the Bullets enter Nissan Arena for a repeat contest against the Breakers in what could be their last home game for a while. Last round the Bullets dispatched of the Breakers with ease, can New Zealand make a better go of it this time around? Richard Svenson & Matt McQuade call the action in this one
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Round 11 - The Wildcats welcome Illawarra to the Jungle for a top-four battle in Perth. The Wildcats have won five straight while the Hawks are coming to the end of a 10 game road trip inclusive of the NBL Cup. Julian Daw & Matt McQuade are on the call
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Round 10 - Julian Daw & Matt McQuade call all the action from RAC Arena as the Wildcats & Sixers renew their rivalry to conclude Round 10. In their NBL Cup meeting, Perth came from 26 points down to complete their biggest comeback in history. Can Adelaide make amends in their trip to the Jungle?
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Round 10 - On Friday night these two teams had vastly different fortunes with the Kings thumping Melbourne by 28 while Cairns were mauled by Perth in the Jungle. The Kings can go 9-8 with a win against a Taipans team who remain anchored to the bottom of the table. Matt McQuade & Rachel Herrick are in commentary
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Matt McQuade & Rachel Herrick are on hand at Qudos Bank Arena to preview the Round 10 clash between the Sydney Kings & Cairns Taipans
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Round 10 - It feels so good to be back! NBL Live returns post NBL Cup with a mouthwatering clash between the Kings and United. It's United's first trip to Qudos since last years memorable semi-final series with the Kings. While they lead the league & beat the Kings at the NBL Cup, Melbourne has dropped their last three games and are looking vulnerable. Can Sydney make it five straight wins at Homebush over United and go 8-8 on the season? Julian Daw, Matt McQuade & Richard Svenson are in commentary
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NBL Live is back! Shootaround is onsite at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney for our first live call in a month as Julian Daw, Matt McQuade & Richard Svenson preview the start of Round 10 as Sydney take on Melbourne United
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Julian Daw & Matt McQuade discuss all the news out of the NBL Cup including Melbourne's come from behind win over the Taipans, the NZ Breakers struggling to live away from home, the Kings fighting back against a major injury crisis and how the NBL Cup is playing out
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Round 5 - In the final game before the NBL Cup in Melbourne, the Adelaide 36ers look to make it a weekend sweep over the Brisbane Bullets. The Sixers put a beatdown on the Bullets in Brisbane on Saturday, can they do the same on their home floor in the rematch? Julian Daw & Rachel Herrick in commentary.
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Round 5, Game 2 - A few things have changed since the Wildcats gave the Phoenix a serve on Thursday Night. Victoria is back in a state of lockdown meaning that there will be no fans on hand at the State Basketball Centre for starters. The Phoenix will be hoping for a change in result as well in their fourth meeting with the Wildcats this season. Jon Guarna & Brayden Heselhurst are on the call.
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Round 5 - The Freeway Series begins for 2021 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney as the Kings meet the Illawarra Hawks. Brian Goorjian returns to Sydney to coach against the club he led to a three-peat for the first time with his Hawks coming in with back-to-back losses. The Kings for their part have back-to-back wins, most recently against the Breakers on Friday. Julian Daw, Ben Knight & Matt McQuade are in commentary.
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Round 5 - The Kings are home at last after being forced on the road on Boxing Day after the Northern Beaches COVID outbreak last December. In their first game in front of fans at Qudos Bank Arena since Game 1 of the 2020 Grand Final series, the Kings take on a New Zealand Breakers side who were smashed in Cairns in their last outing. Can the Kings go to a 3-3 record or will the Breakers get off the bottom of the standings? Julian Daw, Matt McQuade & Ben Knight call the action.
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We take shootaround to Qudos Bank Arena ahead of the Kings first home game of the year against the NZ Breakers. Sydney CEO Chris Pongrass joins Julian & Matt to discuss the constant challenges of running a sports club in a COVID environment, the Kings long trip away from Sydney, Jae'Sean Tate & Will Weaver + the Kings new coach Adam Forde. We also chat to Daily Telegraph sports writer Matt Logue to get the latest on the Victorian lockdown & what that means for the NBL Cup & NBL as a whole.
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Round 5 - The Phoenix & Wildcats meet for the third time this season but with a change in venue in the State Basketball Centre in Melbourne. The two teams split the series in Perth with Jesse Wagstaff's infamous missed layup the difference in their last meeting. Perth just fell short against United in their last outing while the Phoenix was too good for the Hawks. Julian Daw & Richard Svenson are calling the action.
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Round 5 - We can say ILLAWARRA again! The Hawks have their name back just in time for their homecoming to the WIN Entertainment Centre for their only home game before the NBL Cup. Waiting for them are the undefeated Melbourne United who relishes their role of the villain and will be determined to crash the party here. It's the 4-1 Hawks & the 5-0 United in a top of the table showdown. Julian Daw, Matt McQuade & Troy Pilon on the call.
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We take shootaround onsite for the first time in #NBL21 as Julian Daw & Matt McQuade setup outside of the WIN Entertainment Centre ahead of Illawarra's emotional homecoming against Melbourne. Stopping by for a chat were Hawks president Dorry Kordahi, Hawks legend & former NBL Commissioner Chuck Harmison, former Hawks coach Rob Beveridge & Illawarra Mercury editor Julian O'Brien
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Round 4 - The Taipans were touted as pre-season title contenders and having an 8 game homestand to open up the season was meant to kick start their season. Instead, they have collapsed to a six-game losing streak and are bottom of the table. If they are any chance of rescuing their season they have to win this rematch with the Breakers otherwise a 1-7 record heading to Melbourne awaits them. Julian Daw & Rachel Herrick call this one on Cluch Radio.
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Round 4 - NBL basketball returns to Melbourne for the first time since March 3rd 2020 as the 2-3 Phoenix take on the unbeaten Hawks at the State Basketball Centre. Julian Daw on the call.
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Round 4 - The 36ers have been a pleasant surprise thus far in the NBL season with a 4-2 record in this marathon homestand. They take on a wounded Sydney Kings for the second time in a week at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre seeking a 4th straight win. Julian Daw & Matt McQuade on the call.
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Julian Daw & Matt McQuade review and preview the night's NBL action.
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Round 4 - The final quarter replay of the Cairns Taipans & New Zealand Breakers in Round 4 of the NBL. We pick up play with the Taipans leading 66-59 at the Cairns Pop-Up Arena.
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The NBL is back in a BIG way with no shortage of highlights during the month of January. Here's some of our favourite moments.
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Round 3 - After a pair of wins over the New Zealand Breakers, the Sixers are generating some buzz around the play of Josh Giddey & Issac Humphries. The Sydney Kings are decimated by injuries with Didi Louzada the latest to go down in their loss to the Bullets. Can the 36ers roll-on or will the Kings scrap another W? Julian Daw, Ben Knight & Matt McQuade are in commentary.
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Round 3 - The first Sunshine Stoush of NBL 21 sees a desperate Taipans team head to Nissan Arena to face a Bullets side coming off a win. The last time these two met at the Armory the Bullets smashed the Taipans 124-88 in one of their greatest ever wins, can the Taipans get their season back on track? Richard Svenson & Matt McQuade are on the call.
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NBL writer Tom Hersz joins Julian, Matt & Richard to discuss the news of the Breakers being unable to travel to Perth for their clash with the Wildcats as well as other NBL news prior to the Sunshine Stoush in Brisbane.
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Round 3 - The Wildcats ran away with it late last time these two met but that didn't tell the whole story. The Phoenix let a golden opportunity slip against the champions at RAC Arena having the better of most of the game, but still going down by 12. Five days later can the Phoenix turn the tide for their first-ever win over Perth? Jon Guarna & Brayden Heselhurst call the action from RAC Arena in Perth.
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Julian Daw, Matt McQuade & Richard Svenson talk all things NBL ahead of the Taipans vs Hawks clash in Round 3.
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Round 3 - The Taipans are as cold as the Hawks are red hot! The Taipans are 1-3 after a poor start to the season on their home floor while the Hawks have been playing some great basketball on their extended road trip. Matt McQuade & Richard Svenson on the call.
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Round 3 - The Adelaide 36ers homestand continues with a second meeting with the New Zealand Breakers. For the Sixers this marks their 5th game of the season while for the Breakers it's only their 2nd. Last week the 36ers took an OT W over the Breakers, can they make it a clean sweep on the Adelaide hardwood? Julian Daw & Rachel Herrick on the call from the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
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Round 3 - The Brisbane & Sydney rivalry kick starts Round 3 of the NBL as the Bullets meet the Kings at Brisbane's Nissan Arena. Julian Daw & Matt McQuade in commentary.
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Round 2 - In the final game of Round 2, the Cairns Taipans (1-2) take on Melbourne United (1-0) meet at the Cairns Pop-Up Arena. The Taipans aren't quite themselves yet in #NBL21 losing their last two games at home. They meet title favourites Melbourne United who are coming off a 10-day break after their win on opening night. Julian Daw & Richard Svenson call the action
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Round 2 - The Wildcats begin their quest for a historic 3-peat by hosting the 1-1 Phoenix at RAC Arena. Julian Daw & Mat McQuade call the action from Perth.
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Round 2 - After last Saturday's thriller, the Snakes & Kings meet again on a Saturday night at the Snag Shed. Cairns were blown out on their home floor on Monday by the Hawks, can they respond against a depleted Sydney side? Julian Daw, Matt McQuade & Mark Schiralli are on the call.
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The team of Julian, Matt & Mookie get you ready for the Taipans & Kings clash from Cairns on Saturday Night Shootaround
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Round 2 - The Hawks are thriving under the coaching of Brian Goorjian with their first 2 win opening round in club history under their belt. They return to Nissan Arena to face a Bullets team who pushed them to the wire in their first meeting. Matt McQuade & Mark Schiralli are calling the action.
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Julian Daw, Matt McQuade & Mark Schiralli review the Sixers imports after last nights loss to the Phoenix, whether South East Melbourne can challenge and preview the upcoming Bullets & Hawks showdown.
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Round 2 - Just three days after their double-overtime marathon the Sixers & Phoenix take to the Adelaide Entertainment Centre to start Round 2 of the NBL. Julian Daw & Rachel Herrick with the call.
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Round 1 - Even the threat of a cyclone couldn't stop this contest between the Taipans & the Hawks as both squads look to go 2-0 at the end of Round 1 of #NBL21. Julian Daw & Matt McQuade call the action from the Cairns Pop-Up Arena
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Hawks President & Co-Owner Dorry Kordahi joins Julian & Matt for an extended chat ahead of the Hawks clash with the Taipans in Cairns.
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Round 1 - The 36ers are looking for more offense and less overdribbling as they take on the returning South East Melbourne Phoenix who begin their second NBL season. Phil Prior & Matt McQuade call the action from the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
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Round 1 - Last season the Taipans shocked all of us rising from wooden spooners to semi-finalists thanks to the double threat of Scott Machado & Cam Oliver. This time around the Snakes are one of the title fancies & face last years regular-season champions & beaten Grand Finalists the Sydney Kings. With the retirement of Andrew Bogut & departures of Je'Sean Tate & coach Will Weaver, the Kings have lost some key pieces and are an unknown quantity in #NBL21. Julian Daw, Matt McQuade & Ben Knight are the commentary team
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Pick & Roll co-founder Damian Arsenis joins us to talk about the work that pickandroll.com.au do in Australian basketball journalism. Plus Ben Knight joins Matt McQuade & Julian Daw to review the Hawks tight win over the Bullets & preview the Taipans vs the Kings.
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Round 1 - HE'S BACK! The NBL's most successful coach of all time Brian Goorjian returns to the league for the first time since the 2009 Grand Final series. This time Goorj takes the reins of a youthful Hawks lineup who make the trip to the Armory to face a Bullets side whose roster was raided in the offseason. Julian Daw & Matt McQuade are on the call
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Julian Daw & Matt McQuade get you ready for a big NSW v QLD double header on the first Saturday of the NBL season + recap Melbourne's big win over Adelaide which included a legendary spray from Sixers coach Connor Henry
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Round 1 - Finally we made it! After a few false starts and 10 months of waiting the National Basketball League is back. Opening night for 2021 sees an upstart Adelaide 36ers host the favourites for the title Melbourne United at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre. Julian Daw, Matt McQuade & Ben Knight are your commentators
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Welcome to #NBLLive! Julian Daw, Matt McQuade & Ben Knight get you ready for the season opener between the Adelaide 36ers & Melbourne United in the first edition of Shootaround
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