I dont agree with it but FFS - GET OVER IT.

She cannot play because of Thunderbird committments. So she sits on the bench and has no intention of going on at all, and she qualifies. These seems very ordinary to me!! Like one person said, what about the juniors they have lost because of this??

"All those Eagle haters can leave it alone because you can't do anymore than satisfy the rule set down by the competition manager for the ABA" ......

OF COURSE Paul Arnott is going it allow it. Its like saying that Simon Pritchard was never going to convince Peter Buckel Norwood girls were the best for Development spots at the Lightning.

Apart from justice being done, it must seen to be done

This is a low act by Forestville and BSA. As if Borrego was ever "ready to play" - shame BSA, for participating in this dishonorable and embarrassing farce.

no wonder basketball rates in the toilet

Bendigo Lady Braves SEABL team are doing the same with Kerryn Harrington sitting on the bench in uniform so she qualifies for finals.

So Forestville are not the only club in Australia doing it

What juniors exactly have they lost because of this...

None I would suggest given they don't suit 12 players up anyway...

3 in a row with different teams each year may suggest the coach has some idea perhaps..

No its not written in her contract...

Agree with the first comment - this must be school holidays. And, as a teacher, I'd like to provide a mid-year assessment of some of the woeful grammar performances in this forum.

To the OP, if you are going to use a term like 'mute point', at least take the time to understand what the term means. The term is 'moot point' - the word 'moot' meaning; open for discussion or debate. See your comment makes sense now doesn't it? A C+ for effort though (could try harder).

And a general comment to all posters as we enter semester 2; Australians end their sentences with 'full stops' not 'periods'. Therefore, anyone who insists on using the word 'period' at the end of a statement such as 'Borego is eligible to play in the finals, period' will be marked with a fail in their end of term exams.

In Australia the sentence should read:

'Borego is eligible to play in the finals. Full Stop' The use of the term 'full stop' is to emphasise that no further clarification or elaboration is needed. The sentence stands as unarguable fact.

I expect a better performance from each of you as we enter semester 2, particularly you, Anon.

Agree with the first comment - this must be school holidays. And, as a teacher, I'd like to provide a mid-year assessment of some of the woeful grammar performances in this forum.

To the OP, if you are going to use a term like 'mute point', at least take the time to understand what the term means. The term is 'moot point' - the word 'moot' meaning; open for discussion or debate. See! Your comment makes sense now, doesn't it? A C+ for effort though (could try harder).

And a general comment to all posters as we enter semester 2; Australians end their sentences with 'full stops' not 'periods'. Therefore, anyone who insists on using the word 'period' at the end of a statement such as 'Borego is eligible to play in the finals, period' will be marked with a fail in their end of term exams.

In Australia the sentence should read:

'Borego is eligible to play in the finals. Full Stop' The use of the term 'full stop' is to emphasise that no further clarification or elaboration is needed. The sentence stands as unarguable fact.

I expect a better performance from each of you as we enter semester 2, particularly you, Anon.

To be fair, I think Corrigan was provided with very good opportunities to show her potential during 2011 and got plenty of court time. Not surprising given her age and experience, she simply lacked the aggression and court awareness to be a starter in that year. Had she continued this year I am certain she would have been a certain starter during 2012.

To imply that she wasn't given a go is simply wrong and to somehow blame it on Borego is just nonsense. Great players like Carla Borego inspire better performances from those around them, not the opposite.

It's good to see Tayla continue her work with Eagles juniors this year. They certainly warm to her enthusiasm and ability to engage.

Talk about bending rules to suit themselves!!!
It is disgusting!!!!!!!!!!!!
I hope on December 21st when the world ends it all starts at Wayville so at least we can have the last laugh before BSA and the world implode

Hey smarty pants "Miss Lucy"

Ok, spelling is Moot however the definition is as follows:

A debatable point, questionable, so the contents in which I used the sentence is spot on even if the spelling was wrong

Go back to school

Oh that's right, your on school holidays like half of your year

Mr Jinx and Miss Lucy , they , jumped in the lake .
I'm not that eager to , make a mistake .
It's not so incredibly absurd that Borego would be playing Basketball .

Hey read all abOut it:

"your on school holidays like half of your year"

I'm reading wot u rote and I'm not liking what I'm seeing. You're probably feeling the same way, if you get my meaning.

And Camel 31 I am very much hoping that one of my excess commas is inserted up your semi-colon :-P

Jack, I'm sensing a theme for this week's game report? Let it rip!

LOL - it is moot point original poster not mute point

Anon, LOL we have already covered off on that twice.....

Mute is kind of true also though because if an insignificant or questionable or debatable point is raised then I feel like hitting the mute button on the remote control to shut them up

As in all things leadership of a sport is a vital commodity in ensuring the longevity and success of that sport.

That tenet once held sway in life in general where a person's word was held in high esteem, when tradesmen meant ten o'clock and where getting a loan for a mortgage was harder than winning lotto.

Today's now world, easy and free with never a care about tomorrow or it's consequences transcends all things including or especially sport.

There is no loyalty asked of or shown by player and coach alike. Amateur sports is a pseudonym for not anywhere near as much as professional but nice pocket money.

Rules apply only when they suit and are generally disregarded across the board. CABL is contest in which the club possessing the most funds wins the championship. Clubs are inventive in their financial ability to fit quality players into their teams.

The entire hoops world knows that all the clubs who can, do it and all the clubs that can't complain about level playing fields and imaginary rules.

The spirit of the game, the essence of why we play our sport and the sense of fair play that should be associated with the sport is in the hands of a generation that don't have a connection with any of the above and the only spirits known to them are in bottles.

I can't think of one club that encapsulates the spirit of the game. Teams are following the model set by the NBL/WNBL where players move yearly and club identity is transitory as are the very clubs themselves.

Whether Borego suits is the small picture, the larger one is how to build club identity, build club respect, build sport respect in a sport that has no boundaries.

There is no overseer of basketball's welfare in our state regrettably. The supposed governing body has lost it's way entirely and the splintered relationships with country basketball allied to tired methodology will ensure the anchor is always heavier than the ship.

I can't imagine how they will grow basketball here until they make some hard decisions that will impact all clubs in some way. There is no way forward if the present trend of allowing super clubs to evolve continues because unless you have a viable junior level all things grind to a stop.

Can you name a club that when push came to shove would not have done the same thing with Borego? Winning is more important than the spirit of the game and Forestville have simply underlined that point.

Great post. Hope you don't mind, but I spaced the paragraphs so it's a little more legible.

I thought that what teams at ABA were playing for & that is to win..

Did i miss something or are the majority of teams notlooking to win.

Pretty sure the 4 teams that tried to recruit Borego pre season were looking to win & would have been in the same situation..

Clearly Norwood & their 5 WNBL players are looking to win...Shame on them...

Started at Centrals, moved to North for a year or so and then went to Forestville.

At least she has played for Forestville and currently participates with their junior team.

More than can be said for Borego.

I seem to recall Borego playing for Forestville last season .

Go Norwood! (OOOOH that hurts!)

"Being ready tO play by sitting on the bench in uniform is ok regardless of the intention "

In exactly what capacity was she 'ready to play'?

Difficult to satisfy that requirement if you are in a different State or barred by your netballer employer from even warming up.

Recognise this as the farce that it is.

Most top 5 teams would have their contingency plans to deal with Forestville pretty much worked out.

After all, let's not forget that a player is only allowed 5 fouls per game and the best way to draw a foul is send in a driving guard for the blocking foul.

Believe it or not, there are some clever coaches out there.

What a load of crap...Simply did not happen..Its disgusting that you would not check the facts...

"I heard that last night Forestville again put her on the scoresheet and she wasn't even in the state. One of Souths managers questioned it and it was removed. After everything, they are still trying to break the rules. Its disgusting!!"

I tell what's disgusting 457 - the fact that every word in your post is a lie.

Care to tell us whether you are associated with the Panthers so we know where to send the writ?

From what I heard Forestville could have fielded their u12 team and still beat the unprofessional rabble that fronted up last night.

I am sure where they have the 25th anniversary all players will be there front and centre and still able to fit in their uniforms.

Anon 556. Read your post again. Remove the petty technicality and do you really think there is any difference?

Face it. Every club wants the flag and will do what they can, within the rules, to win one.

They'll bitch, they'll moan, they'll throw wads of cash at imports.

But they'll point their tainted finger at other Clubs when it doesn't work out.

Borego is the best thing to happen for women's basketball in SA for 10 years. Any other sport would be promoting her appearances from the rooftop.

But, as it always does, basketball in SA prefers the lowest common denominator.

Where exactly in the bylaw does it stipulate participating in war ups..don't let the facts get in the way of any rubbish you want to post..

I find that hillarious too!!

Sometimes the basketball Gods have a way in bringing about their own sense of justice & fairness to the fore! Just because Borego will play for the Eagles doesn't mean they are a lock to win the competition. The Eagles & Borego will be under immense scrutiny when Borego finally takes the court. The Eagles Women team will quickly become the Miami Heat of 2012, when every other team & supporter hated them with a passion & supported very loudly against them in 2012. History will tell us that the Miami Heat did not win a NBA Championship in 2012!

Error on my behalf. I was referring to Miami Heat in 2011. Obviously the Heat won the NBA Championship in 2012.

Now thats funny...cant even get your facts right in your sledge let alone about the bylaws & Boreggo

Most likely y'all can boo Borrego in a little while , now.

Yeah saw Thunderbirds down by 1 so you would guess she may play this week. Great for the competition though adds some interest. Salary cap stretching v rules stretching mmmm

711, Sssssssshhhhhhh,

Don't let Forestville know what everyone else does

Yes . I'm a bitofa Borrego fan , but I saw that too .

#SNLakers:

'The Eagles Women team will quickly become the Miami Heat of 2012,'

Such harsh criticism....Err hang on.

Will Borego line up this week?? mmmmmmm???