RBI wishes to speed the Rockets & Cyclones on to a win this weekend when they play against both the Gold Coast on saturday and South West Metro on sunday. Good luck to all our players who we hope put in a brilliant performance to drive us into the finals. They may have quite a challenge but both the mens and womens team are strong, fit and rearing to go. Have a safe trip and clean up the court, Rockets & Cyclones!
July 2007
Monthly Archive
Cameron Tragardh, Rockhampton Stadium Nightclub Rockets
Rocket Cameron Tragardh collects the Player of the Week Award for the second time in 2007, after tipping the scales back in Round 3. The Rockets took on a tough southern competitor in the Maroochy Clippers on Sunday, in a game where Tragardh showed no mercy. Signing off the regular season home game schedule for the Rocky fans, Tragardh took an amazing 45pts, 23rbs and 5asts to showcase his superior offensive and defensive ‘bag of tricks’. With the majority of the work done in close range, he managed 20 of 33 from the field and helped to move the team one step closer to the possibility of hosting quarter and semi finals. Other Round 14 mammoth efforts include John Fitzgerald of the Clippers continuing his rampage with 37pts, 11rbs in game one against Mackay, then 33pts, 14rbs against Rocky in game two of the teams road double; Todd Meyerding of the Bulls hit 5 of 7 three-pointers to claw his way to 36pts, 7rbs, 11asts and 3stls in a huge win over the Power (155-105); Ben Thompson of the Rockets nailing a triple-double of 17pts, 10rbs, 13asts showing his value to the program and finals campaign; and Jason Aucoin of the Goannas with 36pts, 15rbs, and 3asts at 50% from the field to give the team the top southern pool position.
Rockhampton Blue- CQ Rep League Champions
Posted by RBI on 23 Jul 2007 9:13 am. Filed under General.
An all Rockhampton Grand Final has closed out the first season of the QABL Central Queensland Representative League. Champions - Rockhampton Blue, Runner-up - Rockhampton White. A enjoyable weekend was shared by all in Yeppoon, with Blair Smith and the team from the Cap Coast Basketball Association putting on a great show. The referee and scorebench officials were praised for their efforts along with Pauline Kelly from Gladstone Basketball for providing leadership and direction for these developing officials. Planning will now start towards the 2008 season, with season number two planning to be bigger than ever. Results from the McDonalds CQ Rep League Finals Series–
Semi Final 1- Rocky Blue 79 def Hervey Bay 74
Semi Final 2- Rocky White 82 def Cap Coast 68
Grand Final- Rocky Blue 89 def Rocky White 80
Sunday afternoon sees the last home game for the Stadium Nightclub Rockets and Hogs Breathe Café Cyclones. This season has been so impressive having won a combined 95% of home games with the aim to continue that success this week. The victims this week are Maroochydore who are well up the ladders so will provide our teams with a good battle. The Rockets sit at the top of the ladder with Cairns, both only recording one loss. However with Cairns better points percentage the semi-finals of 3rd & 4th August will be held in Cairns unless they drop a game. Maroochydore who are vying for a position in the southern semi-finals boast the leagues 2 highest scorers in John Fitzgerald and Zane Meehl. Rockets rely more on a team game and expect contributions from many. Cameron Tragardh and Glenn Scott will be fresh from a week’s training with the Wollongong Hawks so will be keen for a game.
The Cyclones currently share 2nd position on the ladder with Maroochydore and will have the opportunity to take it outright. Maroochydore will be equally determined with the evergreen Julie Stringer leading the way. The Cyclones have developed into a potent force with strength right across the court and are building for the semi-finals which will be conducted in Townsville on 3rd/4th August.
So come on out on Sunday arvo and catch a glimpse of these imposing teams. To compliment the afternoon, join the players as they enjoy Rockhampton’s premier band “The Thunderbirds” who will be playing from 4:00pm. “
Sunday 22nd July
CYCLONES 12:15pm
ROCKETS 2:00pm
Band from 4:00pm
Ring the office on 49225544 to book your tickets.
Women
| ROCKHAMPTON (98) |
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BUNDABERG (46) |
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The Bears walked into an ambush as the Cyclones brought out the big-guns early to race away to a 33-11 margin at the first break. Bears unable to penetrate wasting shots from the outside.
Men
| ROCKHAMPTON (107) |
def |
BUNDABERG (88) |
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Despite better field percentages, the Bulls no match for the Rockets in the end. The Bulls lacking the depth in their roster, as Rocky hold the top spot on the ladder.