Brad Elborough

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AFL 2025: West Coast coach Andrew McQualter draws support after horror opening game

2 months ago | news.com.au | Brad Elborough

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has thrown his support behind rookie West Coast mentor Andrew McQualter after a horror debut effort sparked fears of another long year for the Eagles. In the final game of round 1, the Suns demolished West Coast in Perth by a mammoth 87 points, recording their biggest ever win. McQualter was given the job of lifting the Eagles, who have won just 10 games in the past three seasons, out of the mire as Adam Simpson’s replacement.
Fremantle coach’s ‘vanilla’ admission rocks AFL Indigenous All Stars

Feb 15, 2025 | thewest.com.au | Brad Elborough
Fremantle coach’s ‘vanilla’ admission rocks AFL Indigenous All Stars

Feb 15, 2025 | news.com.au | Brad Elborough

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says a “pretty vanilla” version of the Dockers was on display against the Indigenous All-Stars on Saturday — and it was intentional. Watch selected 2025 AFL Match Simulations, exclusively LIVE on FOX FOOTY, available on Kayo Sports. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer. With Bobby Hill kicking four goals and Jason Horne-Francis adding three, the All-Stars looked much more dangerous in attack in their 43-point win over Fremantle.
NBL Play-offs: Perth Wildcats v SEM Phoenix, Kings v 36ers news, scores, latest

Feb 11, 2025 | news.com.au | Brad Elborough

A fourth-quarter frenzy fueled by Keanu Pinder and NBL MVP Bryce Cotton has powered the Perth Wildcats past the Phoenix 122-105 in the NBL’s seeding qualifier. Pinder missed just two shots from the field on his way to monster 25-point, 11-rebound double-double, stuffing the stat sheet with three assists, two blocks and a steal in an imposing performance. Different venue, same result.
BBL, Adelaide Strikers v Perth Scorchers: Shorts lead Strikers’ push for unlikely finals berth

Jan 18, 2025 | news.com.au | Brad Elborough

Sydney Thunder have to wait until the final game of BBL14 to find out who they will play in Wednesday’s Knockout game at Engie Stadium. Remarkably, the Perth Scorchers currently hold the fourth place that qualifies them for the clash, after they beat the Adelaide Strikers by five wickets at Optus Stadium on Saturday. However, the Melbourne Stars can jump ahead of the Scorchers and earn the right to play the Thunder midweek.
‘No right to win!’: Melbourne Renegades pull off miracle chase

Jan 7, 2025 | thewest.com.au | Brad Elborough

Mitch Marsh’s disappointing summer with the bat continued through to the Big Bash on Tuesday night. Watch every BBL game LIVE and ad-break free during play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer. The discarded Test all-rounder was dismissed for a first-ball duck in his return to the domestic one-day competition for the Perth Scorchers against the Melbourne Renegades at Optus Stadium.
Cricket: Will Sutherland hailed amid stunning BBL win

Jan 7, 2025 | news.com.au | Brad Elborough

Melbourne Renegades quick Tom Rogers went from “down in the dumps” to finals hopeful after his last over heroics in Perth, and a stunning turn from captain Will Sutherland, delivered the miracle win that kept their team’s BBL campaign alive. Rogers heaped praise on Sutherland, who is growing in stature with every match, after Tuesday night’s thrilling four-wicket win over the Perth Scorchers at Optus Stadium.
Melbourne Renegades defeat Perth Scorchers in miracle run chase, cricket news

Jan 7, 2025 | news.com.au | Brad Elborough

Mitch Marsh’s disappointing summer with the bat continued through to the Big Bash on Tuesday night. Watch every BBL game LIVE and ad-break free during play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer. The discarded Test all-rounder was dismissed for a first-ball duck in his return to the domestic one-day competition for the Perth Scorchers against the Melbourne Renegades at Optus Stadium.
NBL Round 10 wrap: Wildcats shut down Brisbane sharpshooter James Batemon

Nov 29, 2024 | codesports.com.au | Brad Elborough

The Perth Wildcats clearly did their homework over the FIBA break. Before the week off, Brisbane Bullet James Batemon dropped an incredible 51 points, an NBL record in the 40-minute era, to guide his side to a 20-point win. On Friday night, he was worn like a glove in offence by Perth’s Dylan Windler, and the Wildcats cashed in with a much-needed percentage-boosting 117-89 victory. Batemon was held to just 10 points, after scoring just five in the first half.
NBL Round 10 wrap: Wildcats shut down Brisbane sharpshooter James Batemon

Nov 29, 2024 | geelongadvertiser.com.au | Brad Elborough

The Perth Wildcats clearly did their homework over the FIBA break. Before the week off, Brisbane Bullet James Batemon dropped an incredible 51 points, an NBL record in the 40-minute era, to guide his side to a 20-point win. On Friday night, he was worn like a glove in offence by Perth’s Dylan Windler, and the Wildcats cashed in with a much-needed percentage-boosting 117-89 victory. Batemon was held to just 10 points, after scoring just five in the first half.