Big V Geelong Preview (Finals Week 1)
Geelong Lady Cats
(3-15)
Big V Championship
Finished 6th
of 7.
A frustrating season
has ended exactly how it started, with a comprehensive loss to
three games, two of those against the hapless Eltham. The highlight of the
season was the 93-68 smashing of
eventually cost the Eagles a play-off berth.
the season, losing five matches by 6 points or less. However, one of those was
to the previously winless Eltham. Coach Darren Busuttil won’t be back in 2010,
stepping down after two years in charge. Next year’s roster will have a
different look to it. Confirmed departures are college-bound twins Katherine
and Chantelle Brockett. American Audrey Muse is believed to be keen to return,
a deal which could be sweetened by good friend, and former
the country.
Big V Division One
Finished 7th
of 12
It was a heartbreaking
weekend for the Cats, who kept up their end of the bargain with a win over
Whittlesea, but walked off the court to hear that Werribee had upset
win snatched back sixth place from Greg Smith’s squad on head-to-head. Season
2009 was a frustrating one for last year’s runners-up, never gathering any
great momentum. Injuries to key personnel, including veteran centre Seb Loader
and shooting guard Keith Harrison, hurt the Cats’ chances of taking the next
step. Positives from the season include Pat Phillips, who returned from
filled the void left by Ben Suchanek’s absence at the point, and Chris Brown’s
continued development as an all-round player.
Big V Youth League Two
vs. Whittlesea (12-8)
@ The Arena Annexe, Sunday, 1.00pm
The Cats will meet
Whittlesea for the second time in as many weeks, after defeating the Pacers on
Sunday 95-83 to ensure a home final. It could have been so much better for Dave
Brown’s squad, losing to Altona in overtime on Saturday night, which cost them
the double-chance and first crack at Hawthorn in the play-offs. Whittlesea have
the head-to-head on the Cats in 2009, winning two of the three encounters, but
of confidence from Sunday’s win. Lachie Headlam showed his value on the weekend
finishing with 18 points and 17 rebounds, after being left out of the squad for
Saturday night’s loss to the Gators. If the Cats are to progress to the second
week of the play-offs, they again need to curb the influence of Mark Linnett.
He torched the Cats for 30 points earlier in the season, but was held to 16 on
4-of-10 shooting on Sunday.
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