Maybe 2 losses within the space of 3 games for Bendigo shows that they aren't daylight ahead of the rest of the competition. They may have the best starting 5 in the league, but they rely heavily on them and if those guys have an off night do they have any players on the bench who can step up and help shoulder the load, or someone who can have a big impact in small minutes?

Geelong put in one of their most even team offensive performances of the season; 92 points from the team with an individual high score of 21, 9 of the 10 players who took to the court scoring and 23 assists from the team. Continue to spread the scoring like that will make it harder for opposing teams as you can't just lock down on 1 or 2 players as there are 3 or 4 others capable of stepping up on any given night. Back to top of the ladder for the moment after winning their last 3 and starting to find their best form at the right end of the season.

I think a lot on Knox problem stems from Strong not having a great year. His career average of 16.6ppg is down to 13.6ppg this season. He is only down half a rebound a game but has fouled out of 5 games this year so a 1/5th. I think the lack of a real presence inside, along with injuries etc has hurt them.

Anon - reading the article, it seems that Ballarat was aware of what steps needed to be taken to lodge a protest, but they have contacted the league to find out what to do if the referees leave the court before a protest can be lodged.

It's pointless the league telling clubs how to go about lodging a protest and what needs to be done if they don't actually have a chance to lodge a protest in the first place due to the referees running off court before anything can be done about their error.

IF the last line of the article is correct that there was a missed travel call as well before the potentially late shot, that is 2 counts of bad/poor umpiring within a matter of seconds.

And unlike the error in the Mt Gambier/Knox game earlier which at this stage has no effect on ladder order, if Sandringham went on to lose in overtime, they would move from 3rd to 5th on the ladder & Geelong into 4th due to head-to-head advantage - so this could have an impact on final standings.

The Knox outcome can very well impact ladder position, it could be the difference between Mt Gambier finishing top with a home final and second and Nunawading missing out.

You can't stop the referee's leaving the court if they believe the call was correct.

Unfortunatly there can be no video review after the game is long over. It most certainly can be done immediately after the game is concluded. Why this didnt occur is probbably the issue. If the refs arent about no one can do anything.

For those either in denial or haven't read SEABLs position please read this:

"As the league stated following the conclusion to the Round 16 game between Knox and Mt Gambier, SEABL Bylaws do not allow for decisions to be made using video technology once the game is completed. As such, the result cannot be overturned on the basis of any video evidence presented."


In short THEY CANNOT use video review to judge the end of the game and if a shot happens after it..

SIMPLE.

HO, the quote is from the SEABL site, the game is complete once the final siren goes and the officials signal the game is over.

The paperwork is signed to confirm the score sheet is correct.

Hughj the complaint from Ballarat states "that the shot clock expired before the shot went off" there was no shot clock running as I guess there was only a short amount of time remaining on the game clock. It looks as though the clock is still running from that video.

There is no way the video footage or camera equipment at most SEABL games is upto FIBA standard or setup to accurately and in most cases clearly allow it to be used to over rule a call based on when the game ended.

SEABL officials are told they cant use the technology anyway so like it or lump it we have to accept once they determine the outcome it's done and dusted.

HO, sorry to labour the point but SEABL DO NOT ALLOW THIS, how much clearer must i make it.?

2 instances of this in one season suggests that it is something that should be looked at for next season and beyond.

Maybe SEABL need to make a definitive statement about what is the correct situation and clear this up once and for all.

When is the game complete?
When can video be used, if at all?
Can the coaches demand the official return to the court to clarify the situation.?

It appears they don't even know.

SEABL have been very ambiguous about this, possibly deliberately.

Why can't seabl just post their local rule that explains their stance. They tried the same thing with braces and skins, shooting sleeves padding etc recently. Their firm stance changed after numerous clubs complained about their stupid rigid stance. FIBA was the excuse there too.