BJ Carter scores well as All Star night wows the fans
Parramatta Wildcats hosted the All Star Night last Saturday between the Parramatta Wildcats and an All Star team. The all Star team included Sutherland Sharks’ BJ Carter and Rod Proctor.
Parramatta Wildcats head coach Dave Reimer said it all after the game, when he modestly called the Wildcats "All-Star Night" a success. A virtual capacity crowd at the Auburn Basketball Stadium showed basketball was still alive and kicking in Sydney, in spite of the Sydney Spirit's ongoing troubles in drawing fans to this season's NBL competition.
For the record, the All-Star team won the feature game over the Wildcats 124-119, with all of the big-name players (in both teams) living up to expectations and leading the scoring on the night. Former Sydney Kings NBL squad members Luke Brennan (31 points), BJ Carter (28) and Blake Borgia (24) all showed their class to sit at the top of the All-Stars scoring stats, whilst Charles Bloemen exploded for an astonishing 41 points for the Wildcats, ahead of Goran Veg (25) and exciting newcomer Adi Causevic 16.
The three-point shooting contest was a personal triumph for Causevic, who scorched through the qualifying rounds before stunning ex-King and current Shark Carter in the final, hitting thirteen of his fifteen attempts to win the crown.
Reimer said "It was an outstanding night for the community. One of the highlights was seven year old singing sensations Ruby Carr and Adina Hertz dazzling the crowd with an unaccompanied duet of the Australian National Anthem. We were also thrilled to have former Kings NBL assistant coach Bill Tomlinson and current Sydney Spirit recruit Jason Smith on hand to support the event."
Gan’s Sydney young guns continue to fire
They were largely an unknown quantity a few weeks ago, but four rounds into the inaugural National Youth League season Sydney FC’s young guns have proven they are a force to be reckoned with. A key player in the Sydney squad is former Sutherland Sharks 20 year old Brendan Gan.
Photo: Brendan Gan (From Sydney FC: www.sydneyfc.com)
“We’ve gotten off to a good start,” said striker Sean Rooney after the young Sky Blues’ impressive away win over Perth. “We’re on top of the table, we’re undefeated, hopefully we can keep it up.”
After finding the net for the first time last week in FC’s round three win over Adelaide, Rooney collected a double yesterday against the Glory to help set up the 5-3 victory.
“It was a long trip, we knew it was going to be hard, it was hot weather, but we got the job done,” said the 19-year-old. “My aim is to score a goal in every game, so hopefully I can keep it up.”
Of concern to Sydney’s rivals would be the fact the side still has plenty of room for improvement.
“I’ve played with some of the boys before but until recently half of us have never played together,” Rooney explained. “Training can be tough because we can’t always get all the players together but we’re starting to gel as a group and things are looking good.”
This weekend Steve O’Connor’s side will again be on the road for a clash with the FC’s perennial enemies, the Melbourne Victory.
“It’s another big test for us. Melbourne hasn’t gotten off to the best of starts but they’re a tough side and we’ll have to be on our game,” said Rooney.
Unfortunately Brendan Gan picked up a yellow card in the 38th minute but coach Connor left him on to complete the game. The young Sky Blues will chase their fourth straight win when they take on the Victory at 4pm this Sunday (October 26) in the Southern capital.
Sydney FC 5 (Golec 13', Rooney43’ /44’), Jurman 68’, Gan 83’) defeated Perth Glory 3 (Jukic (22’/26’/72’) in Perth
Story and photo sourced from Terry Aylett and Sydney FC. (http://www.sydneyfc.com/default.aspx?s=latestnews )
Go to Valentine to see locals compete to be soccer’s Champions
As reported in last week’s column, three local teams have successfully won through to soccer’s champion of champion trophy games on October 26 at Valentine Sports Park, Football NSW headquarters. The address is Greenhill Drive, Glenwood.
The Champion of Champion tournaments are held between winners of the various grades from football associations across NSW.
Lilli Pilli, Menai Hawks and Bosco each have one team competing for the titles. The draw for the finals on October 26 follows:
Under 15 Men:
F: Lilli Pilli v Wakehurst S C at 8.30am
Under 21 Men:
F: Menai Hawks v Hurlstone Park at 1.30pm
Under 18 Women:
F: Bosco v Hurlstone Park at 9.45am
For more details on the Champions of Champions go to:
http://www.sportingpulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-5924-0-0-0&a=COMPS
Community Fun Run/Walk on this Sunday
Pounded the pavement in July’s Sutherland to Surf? It's time to feel the sand between the toes in one, of both of the events below. Prizes are up for grabs in both events for males, females, over 40s and under 18s.
8KM Beach Run & Walk. Wanda to Boat Harbour and back. Start - 9:00am
2KM Soft Sand Run. Start - 11:00am
2008 Horsell Commercial Risks - Spring Beach Classic; Sunday 26th October 2008
For more information and to enter online click on www.wandasurfclub.com
Wanda to host NSW Surf Premiership Series after first round at Towradgi
Wanda SLSC is to host the second round of the NSW Surf Premiership series on November 29. The first round is to be held on November 1 at Towradgi Surf Club in the Illawarra.
For further details contact: Andrew Considine, Surf Sports Events Officer; P 02 9984 7188, F 02 9984 7199; email: aconsidine@surflifesaving.com.au
Entries for the NSW Surf Premiership Rounds can be completed online at the SLSNSW
Competition Registration website: www.registration.surflifesaving.com.au
This year the NSW Surf Premiership is open to proficient 13 and 14 year olds. Entry fees for these age groups are free of charge to promote participation and grass roots development.
Round 2 is to be held at Wanda SLSC on November 29, while round 3 is at Redhead SLSC on January 3, 2009. Round 2 entries will close at 5pm Wednesday 19 November 2008, while Round 3 entries will close at 5pm Wednesday 24 December 2008.
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