The Wanneroo Wolves are delighted to announce the signing of Perth Wildcats Captain Brad Robbins for the remainder of the 2011 State basketball season.

Brad Robbins is widely acknowledged as one of the toughest and most experienced guards in the Australian National Basketball League (NBL).

Wanneroo Wolves men’s team head coach Ben Ettridge; “We have been given an amazing opportunity for the club to bring one of WA sports best leaders into our group.

A player of Brad Robbins ability and leadership compliments Greg Hire, Tony Pearman, Doug Gates and Damian Matacz.

Brad's professionalism and personality make him a genuine leader of men. He has been successful at every level he has played at. We look forward to having Brad around our younger guys; we hope that they can learn from him on and off the court about how to go about your preparation to be an elite player.

Brad brings added defensive toughness to our back court of Tony Pearman, Matt Schmechtig, Rhys Smyth and Seb Salinas who are already, in many people’s eyes, a great defensive group.

We look forward to seeing what the rest of the season holds for us, our team expectations do not change others outside of our inner sanctum and around the league may change, and we will be unwavering in the pursuit of our goals for season 2011".

Wanneroo SBL Director Matt Rushmere; "To have a professional leader such as Brad Robbins ask to join our club confirms to us, that the culture that has be created and the direction the club is moving in is the right one. We are very excited with what Brad will not only bring to our SBL program but to the development of our juniors also."

Brad brings to the Wolfpack a wealth of basketball experience accumulated over his 26 years.

Some of Brad’s achievements are;
Won an NBL Championship in 2009/10 with the Perth Wildcats and was named as a co-captain for season 2010/11. Was a member of the World Championship winning Australian Emus under 20 team in 2003. Squad member of the Crocs Australian under 22 Young Men's team. Member of the Australian team at the 2002 Albert Schweitzer Tournament and 2002 Oceania Junior Men’s Qualification Tournament. Represented Victoria at the Under 18 (2001 & 2002) and Under 16 (2000) National Championships.

The Wanneroo Basketball Association would like to acknowledge the support of Global Insurance Broking Pty. Ltd., and in particular Director Brian Atkin in enabling Brad to fulfil his desire to play at the Wolfpack.

“Global Insurance Broking is delighted to be able to support the Wanneroo Wolves Wolfpack in securing the services of Perth Wildcat Captain Brad Robbins for the rest of the SBL season” said Global director Brian Atkin.

“Robbins’ resilience, determination and willingness to go one step further, is in line with the culture of Global and the service it provides to its customers”.

“Global Insurance Broking believes that his inclusion in the team will greatly assist the Wolfpack in achieving their goals this season”.

“Global Insurance Broking is proud to support Brad Robbins and the Wolfpack’s push towards the 2011 State Basketball Leagues finals campaign”.

Brad will suit up this Saturday night 11th June, when the Wolfpack take on the Rockingham Flames at the Joondalup Basketball Stadium.

Women’s game tips off at 6pm and the men’s tip off at 8pm.

Article by Wanneroo Wolves
Photo by Wayne Wright (Wayne Wright Photography)