Posted on 16 June, 2012

Article courtesy of Basketball Victoria D-League

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Both teams are at different ends of the ladder, but Frankston have shown signs of improvement in recent weeks.  Kilsyth have been solid all season long and Coach Rod Popp will be hell bent on securing the victory this week and keep in touch for a first place season finish.

Last years Grand Finalists have been competitive once again this year and should see playoff action again this year.  Both teams have vastly different line-ups than last year, but both have a wealth of talent which should produce a fantastic game.

Bendigo lost by four points to the Sabres in Week 9, but has the ability to get the victory this week.  Sandringham needs to win a majority of their remaining 8 games if they want to see playoff action so this week is a must win game.

Dandenong were the in-form team prior to the Queen’s Birthday Weekend break, and will be keen to start the run home to finals with a win over the lower ranked Miners line-up this week.

This game is crucial for both teams as it could be the difference between finishing second or third and hosting a semi final.  Head to head is locked 1-1 so the winner of this game will hold the advantage should they finish the season with a tied season record.

BVDL WOMEN

Having defeated Kilsyth twice already this season the Lady Blues will enter this game full of confidence of securing another win.  Kilsyth although sitting on bottom with a 1-10 record have the ability to be competitive but just need to string four quality quarters together and they will be able to put a stop to their disappointing 10 game losing streak.

Nunawading are in outstanding form having won 11 straight after dropping their first game of the season.  The Spectres defeated the Raiders by 20pts in week 8, but it won’t be an easy game for them again this week as the Raiders are undefeated at home and keen for revenge.

Bendigo is on the brink of a top four position and need to win the winnable games to keep in touch.  Bendigo will be confident of securing the win having defeated the Sabres once already I round 9.

After a mid season slump the Rangers have found their early season form again and looking dangerous for back-to-back Championships.  Dandenong are on a four game winning streak since losing by 2pts to the Rush in round 8.

On paper the Spectres should win this game and recent form proves that Nunawading will be successful in this game.