Posted on 16 June, 2012

Article courtesy of Basketball Victoria D-League

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Raiders Taylor Dyson is having a MVP season averaging 19pts and is one player the Rangers will need to contain if they are to steal the win.  Rangers Garry Dukes is likely to be given the task of limiting the offensive production of Dyson, a job he is capable of completing

Spectres Costa Hronopoulous is another playing producing quality numbers averaging 23pts, 6rebs and 3ass this season.  His energy he brings to the team is electric and his team mates tend to lift to the same intensity and therefore causing havoc on opposition teams. 

Bendigo will be without its leading scorer in Matthew Bartlett this week, giving the Blues a better chance of securing the victory.  Both teams have struggled offensively so far this season, but will produce a solid game this week.

Arch rivals and both with undefeated records leading into this round.  Kilsyth have had a solid season start and if they can secure a victory this week will prove they are championship contenders.

Sandringham has had a disappointing season start, and need to start a winning streak soon otherwise their season will slip away from them very quickly.  They have the talent, they are just not gelling as a team.

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Grand Final replay from last year and both teams will be keen for the victory to remain undefeated this season. Dandenong will have a full squad, but the Raiders will be without their experienced group due to SEABL commitments, so the Rangers should get the victory.

Frankston have been the surprise team so far this season with an undefeated 3-0 season start.  Lady Blues Swaine and Chatfield are having stellar seasons and will need to be contained by the Spectres if they are to secure the win.

On paper and form so far this season favours the Lady Blues, but the Young Lady Braves have the capability to score the upset win.

Kilsyth are a very young team this season and may struggle against the Raiders line-up who has an experienced line-up that has played together for many years.

Both teams are yet to score a victory this year, and the Sabres will be hoping the home court advantage will help this week.  The Rush will be without Constable, Sharp and Brooks due to state commitments, and will need to rely on Nestor Alexander and Richardson to guide them to victory.