The U14's results over a couple of weeks have been at times surprising especially the results of Southern and to a lesser extent Norwood who played off in the state champs. It just makes you think if the state champs is the way to go as a selection method for classics but more importantly nationals.

I mean Sturt are top with 1 loss and are not going. Southern Tigers have lost to Rockets and Mavs either side of state champs who probably both underperformed but Southern finished second.

Norwood have lost 2 now but won state champs.

Is it that some of these teams are reallu susceptible to players not being available and don't have the necessary depth to go far in the nationals should injury, illness or fatigue take over

bsa NOT basa it is the customer service people on the night who put the scores up. If the information is incorrect on the score sheet, ie parent has wrong team as winning easily done, maybe it isn't the fault of the door keeper but the person completing the sheet.

perhaps then again maybe they did win.

Anonymous.

Looks like you are right.

No reason to change the qualification for nationals. These teams all know which games matter & which, in the big scheme of things, don't.

Often the best teams will rise to the top at state champs because they know there's a lot on the line (Classics for most grades, nationals as well for 14s). Coaches may try some different stuff on Friday's, play people in different positions for development reasons and other stuff.

Then again, maybe Norwood were just missing some kids, West plaed well & got the W. They're 13, it happens sometimes.

Enough Said? I am not sure? Who is the best team? I think at the end of the winter season we will find out who was the best for the year, not what happened on one weekend...... Anyone who knows 14 D1 knows the draw for state champs was a bit of a joke this year. Thats just how it goes, luck of the draw. Alot of unpredictable teams this year.

Most even comp I have seen for years. Anyone can beat anyone on the night. top six or seven teams all have a chance for the finals. The game in question shows this. Not sure if there is a best team, the comp is very evenly spread. This is a great change from a team or two dominating all season. Any team with a player or 2 missing is sure in for a challenge. Still cant believe that bearcats beat norwood, but well done bearcats.

I get the distinct impression that some out there will take any opportunity to bag Norwood. Why is it we don't see a comment when Tigers lost to Mavs or when Woodville beat Centrals?? But if Norwood lose these narrow minded people quickly get to their keyboard to make comment. I believe in karma and I'm sure this will come in massive doses to people who deserve it. Those making the comments should look in their own backyards. Careful what you wish for!!

Anon - I'd say because that particular Norwood team have the biggest "keyboard warrior" parents in all of SA junior basketball.
They were unbearable two years ago in U/12s with their arrogant woofing, and as you might say, karma came their way when they ended up not winning winter despite being the best team all year.
They have again been the biggest "self-woofers" this year.
Without doubt this is the most self-publicised team on this website since the U/14 girls Forestville team of many many years ago (about 7 or 8). And the sad thing is the kids are probably really nice kids and it looks like they have some people hoping they lose (I personally don't) because of thier unbearable supporters/parents.

Anon I'm not sure what parent your making reference to bur my point is that there seems to be someone or more who like to bring up Norwood at points when they lose.
And making a point of it and then stating the processs for classics fans nationals should change!!!!! Why not talk about how woodville should be going to the classics and nationals instead of Centrals????

I am sick and tired of people making comments about the under 14 comp like they're playing for cattle stations! Goodness sake they're 12 and 13 yr old boys. Some patents need to get their kids to play other sports .and any one following the comp knows how close it is and on any given night or day any team can win. You don't need to be a Rhodes Scholar to work that out! And if people are offended by the barracking of others stay home and take up knitting and watch tv!

Why should woodville be going to classics instead of centrals?? Just curious. According to the results they lost to them by 14 at state champs and woodville beat centrals by 5 a couple of weeks ago. As for sick and tired BLAH BLAH BLAH!

yep its make or break and fail at this mickey mouse club championship and youre life is over

parent - perhaps you should talk to the other parents in your team, and recommend they stop posting on here about how great their/your team is, that may in turn stop the "tit-for-tat". Oh and in particular for the way they "talked down" (putting it politely) the young lads that moved to Centrals!

And not that they stacked up too well at that tournament, failing to make top 8.

Why should Centrals not be going? They were up nearly 30 in the third quarter against Woodville before clearing the bench at State Champs. They also beat Eastern @ Eastern by 30 or 40, North @ North by 50 to 60 and Sturt @ Sturt by double digits. They were up 10 against Norwood in the semi too. They had the closest result with Norwood too who won the weekend. They didn't get a home game either over that weekend.

Where are they on the ladder now? Aren't they second?

So just cause we have pathetic parents on here don't sell Centrals short. They deserve to be at classics and nationals.

Geez some people are touchy dont like their team in the spot light. Know how it feels,don't you. can i just remind people you are iden tifying players by your com ments and bias.This could been seen as breaking this websites policy.