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June 1st - Round 14 and a trip to Tasmania & a trip to Brisbane was on the agenda for the weekend for the Commercial Club Bandits & Lady Bandits. The men had friday off work to travel to the Apple Isle, a 109 - 82 victory to the Hobart Chargers on Friday night. Andrew Rice 17, Ryan Kersten 16 & Damien Barber 10 rebounds. Saturday night they moved over to Burnie & NW Tassie where the guys went down 100 - 68. Andrew Rice had another great game, 27 points & 17 reb Ryan Kersten 15 points.
For the girls , from the SEABL web site the girls suffered 2 losses to the Spartans |
May 25th - After the week off both The Commercial Club Bandits & Lady Bandits were back on court last night. The girls hosted the Launceston Tornados & were shown the way by 2007 Lady Bandits Natalie Hurst & Peta Sinclair with 26 & 14 points in their 97 - 62 win over the Lady Bandits. Alex Duck was again brilliant with 22 & Rachel Jeffery 17.
The guys faired a little better ending up just 5 points short of Kilsyth 100 - 95. Andrew Rice 29 & Ryan Kersten 22, were the leaders for the Bandits now that Janev has returned to the USA for School, hoping to return before the final rounds of the season. |
May 18th - The Commercial Club Bandits both Men & Women had a weekend off. Results for the rest of the league. Instead of crashing the boards they were flipping cards at the Poker Night.
Also the Bandits Committee is sending out the Invitations for the 25th Anniversary Dinner. Download the pdf & return the form or email
Rob McDonald Jane Bradley
rmcd6644@bigpond.net.au jane@globex-au.com
mbl: 0419 270 738 mbl: 0418 234 365 |
| May 11th - The Commercial Club Bandits & Lady Bandits hosted the Frankston Blues The girls were first on the court and a 20 point game from Alex Duck brought the girls to one of the closest margins in weeks, 75-54. The Andrew Rice-less Bandits went down 109-80 to the high flying Blues Janev's game high 29 points wasn't enough for the guys. |
May 4th - The Commercial Club Bandits traveled to the nations capital this weekend and the Lady Bandits went south & across to Tasmania. The Commercial Club Lady Bandits visited Launceston and the Tornados inflicted a 96-51 loss on the girls, than this afternoon NW Tassie also inflicted a loss on the girls 84-68 Alex Duck had a great weekend, 16 Saturday & 24 today.
The Commercial Club Bandits in Canberra also suffered 2 losses 110-74 Saturday night, Janev 19 points & today a closer game against the AIS 92-88 with Rice on 30 Janev 24. |
April 20th - The weekend that finally brought the Commercial Club Bandits sealed their first victory of the 2008 season in a come from behind 91 90 over the Canberra Gunners. Rice 25 Janev 21. The Commercial Club Lady Bandits traveled to Kilsyth and went down by 24, 81 - 57. Jesse Smith lead with 21 & Jane Sheetz 12.
This afternoon, after a very long road trip to take part in Mt Gambier's first Sunday game in the SEABL at the Ice House. It remained icy for the Commercial Club Bandits, going down 99 - 94, after leading 32-18 at the first break, the Pioneers held the Bandits to only 13 in the 3rd. Andrew Rice 21 Ryan Kersten 18. |
| April 14th Week 7 weekend in the SEABL & both Commercial Club Bandits & Lady Bandits remain winless. The Lady bandits down to Kilsyth at home while things looked a little more positive the the men. With a 41 point loss to a Brisbane Bullets laced Spartans side, Janev, when teamed with Andrew Rice things looked like a front court line up, and for most of the game Spartans Justin Brown won very few one on one battles with Andrew Rice. Sunday after a 6am airport appearance to return south, the Commercial Club Bandits went down again by 41 points. Stats for all games follow the links. |
| April 8th - The Commercial Club Bandits today added a height advantage to their ranks as they sign NBL Singapore Slingers big man Blagoj Janev for the remainder of the 2008 season Details |
April 6th - Last night the Commercial Club Bandits & Lady Bandits were both at the Hide Out for the visiting Hobart Chargers & Launceston Tornados. The girls, again lead by Alex Duck were 26 points short of Launceston 81 - 55 Stats.
The boys also fell short of the Anthony Stewart lead Hobart by 27 points, 120 - 91. Even a full 48mins and a Double Double from Andrew Rice 22pts & 12 reb, wasn't enough Stats |
| March 30th - This afternoon, The Commercial Club Bandits traveled to Knox, The Girls have been there once this season & today also came away with a loss 87 - 59 Stats . The guys faced up to Nick Payne for the first time and were handed a 65 point drubbing 138 - 73 Stats |
| March 29th - Commercial Club Bandits Men & Women have a double header weekend, home tonight & on the road tomorrow afternoon. The Commercial Club Lady Bandits were shown how to rebound and the consequences of that going down 96 - 47. Stats The Commercial Club Bandits hosted Geelong, after just falling short last weekend and this week, Geelong shot at over 50% from the field & over 40% from the land of plenty they handed us a 45 point defeat. Stats |
| March 22nd - Happy Easter!!! The Commercial Club Lady Bandits have the weekend off, but the Bandits travel to the Arena at Geelong. With the return of Allen McCowan, the boys fell 13 points short in a high scoring affair 115 - 102 Stats |
| April 16th - The Commercial Club Bandits & Lady Bandits traveled to Kilsyth last night with results less than expected. The girls went first & came away with a 20 point defeat 84-64. Lead by Alex Duck 22 & Jessie Smith 12 Womens Stats After that the guys stepped up & suffered their largest loss is years going down by 110-55, Gavin Illanagakoon topped with 14 Andrew Rice 11. Men Stats . Sunday afternoon the Commercial Club Lady Bandits detoured to Ballarat and again a loss 79-55 Ellie Gleeson stared with 19 Stats |
March 9th - Last night the Commercial Club Bandits & the Commercial Club Lady Bandits faced off against Nunawading. The girls started things off at 6 with their first home game, and the Spectres inflicted a 53 point loss 127 - 74 Stats
Next the guys stepped in for their second home game & a closer game still left the Spectres 15 point winners 126 - 110 Stats |
| March 7th - Try this for your season fixture list. Just download & print it out. 2008 Draw pdf |
March 2nd - The Commercial Club Bandits first game for 2008 at the Hide-Out had the Bandits go down to the young guns from the AIS 122 - 109. Game Stats
The Commercial Club Lady Bandits hit the road traveling to KNox where they went down 90 - 67 Game Stats |
| Feb 29th - An aproriate day to Announce the naming rights sponsor for the Border Basketball Club's program for 2008 Details |
| Feb 24th - As the season fastly approaches Bandits Mens Coach Jim Wilson has some words for bandits.au.com From the Bench |
| Feb 14th The 08 Bandits Uniform Presentation Night & Auction is on Feb 22nd Details Here |
Jan 2008 - Bandits 25th year and supporters have the chance to be part of the Borders only sporting team playing in a national sporting competition. 
Plus other great sponsorshp oppertunities
Dec 6th - Bandits Guard Josh Morgan has his recall to the NBL with the West Sydney Razorbacks. From NBL.com
Nov 26th The Border Basketball Club has annonces a signing for the 2008 25th Bandits season, Melbourne born Gavin Illangakoon Details
Nov 21st The Bandits Mens program was today bolstered for the 2008 with the signing of 205 cm forward/centre Andrew Rice. Steve Smith from the Border Mail has the full story
Nov 20th The Border Basketball Club has released its Sponsorship Opportunities for the 25th Season in 2008. The details are available for potential sponsors to be part of the Borders only sporting team competing in a National Competition.
Nov 19th From the SEABL Web Site, bandits former Captain Nick Payne has signed for the Knox Raiders for the 2008 season. Details
Nov 9th Painful loss as skipper departs
By STEVE SMITH from the Border Mail
THE Albury-Wodonga Bandits have been rocked with the news captain and leading scorer Nick Payne will not play for the club next season.
Click here for more
Nov 2nd - The SEABL has announced that there will be a SEABL All Star Game in Melbourne as part of the AND1 Mix Tape Tour and part of the East Conference team is Bandits Captain Nick Payne. Details here
Nov 1st - It is with regret that we must advise you that the 2007 Bandits Auction has had to be postponed until another date to be set by the Committee.
Oct 24th - Its the time of year again, to get that special Xmas gift for a friend or loved one.
Oct 24th - The Border Basketball AGM has elected its new committee, has accepted the resignation of Rob McDonald as President and is now looking for 2 positions to be filled for the new combined Men's & Womens board. If you feel you can help, please call
Sept 17th - The Border Basketball Club announces the 2007 AGM. Details Here
Sept 6th - The Border Basketball Clubs Patron, and WNBA star Lauren Jackson was today voted as the WNBA's 2007 MVP
Photos & Details
Aug 26th - Townsville Flames are the National Womens Champions.
Cairns Marlins are the Men's Champions
Aug 21st - ABA Semifinal & Grand Finals are on this weekend at the Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre. ABA Website has the details
Aug 20th - Nationals QF results Womens and Mens
Aug 13th - ABA Quarter Finals are on this weekend. Details
Aug 12th - Last night the SEABL South, East & Womens Champions were decided. South East Womens.
Aug 9th - SEABL All Star 5 announced today & Brad Sheridan is in the East 5.
The rest from the SEABL:
EAST MEN
Australian Institute of Sport guard PATRICK MILLS has been rewarded for his hectic year with a position on the All SEABL East Men team in his last season before heading to St Mary’s College in the USA. Joining Mills in the back court on the team is SHANE McDONALD of the Nunawading Spectres, and in the front court is the athletic BRAD SHERIDAN of the Albury/Wodonga Bandits and past league MVP’s DAVID GRUBER (Frankston Blues) and ANTHONY PETRIE (Canberra Gunners).
SOUTH MEN
Recent West Sydney Razorbacks recruit TROY DE VRIES has been rewarded for his sensational SEABL season with a position on the All SEABL South Men team in his first season. Joining de Vries in the backcourt is ANTHONY STEWART of the Hobart Chargers, and in the frontcourt is Kilsyth Cobras duo JON CROFT and CHRIS CAMERON, along with DANIEL GEORGE of the Hobart Chargers.
WOMEN
Joining Ballarat Lady Miners KAREN ASHBY on the All SEABL Women team are first time recipients NAT HURST of the Albury/Wodonga Lady Bandits, CAITLIN CUNNINGHAM of the Nunawading Spectres, and GABRIELLE RICHARDS of the Bendigo Lady Braves. Rounding out the team is Bendigo Lady Braves and SEABL All Time games played leader ANDREA WALSH.
History for the All Star 5
August 6th - The SEABL Media Awards have been announced today & the Border Mail have once again walked away with shone nice trophies. Details
Aug 6th - The SEABL Finals have been decided & as expected, Bendigo & Geelong are the venues for the games. Bendigo take on Knox in the South, directly after the Womens Grand Final & a battle royal between the old rivals Bendigo & Ballarat. In the East its Geelong & Canberra, all games will be tight & no easy paths to the Nationals.
Aug 2nd - The SEABL Semi finals take place this weekend.
The details of the games & venues are all fond on the SEABL website
Aug 1st - The SEABL statistical wins has been announced today, Jessica Bibby came out on top for the women for highest average. Other Bandits did well again, click on the title for the pdf details
Women / South Men / East Men
July 31st - Last Saturday night the Bandits celebrated a season in the SEABL. The second season fir the Lady Bandits & the 24th for the Bandits. The pictures are here
