ALEX FAIR  THE ADVOCATE North-West Tall Timbers Thunder chairman Tony Barker has confirmed his side has applied to be part of Basketball Victoria’s “elite” competition, but said there was still much to learn before deciding whether it would take the plunge into the new league. This is despite the fact that the […]

ALEX FAIR  THE ADVOCATE  The Tall Timbers North-West Thunder have a pulse, but there is still some way to go before guaranteeing the club’s future into 2019. Chairman Tony Barker confirmed on Friday that his club, as well as Tasmania’s other now former SEABL outfits Hobart Chargers and Launceston Toarnados, had been […]

JARRYD MCGUANE  THE ADVOCATE  The future of the North West Thunder and the two other Tasmanian SEABL clubs will be decided on Friday with the Basketball Australia board holding a meeting to make a final decision on the SEABL. Basketball Australia announced their decision to withdraw its management of the league after […]

JARRYD MCGUANE  THE ADVOCATE  North West Thunder and Somerset guard Lachlan Barker is making an impression at the Sydney Kings in the National Basketball League, selected in the 12-man squad for their opening round 94-83 loss to the Adelaide 36ers. Barker did not get any game time in the loss, joining […]

BRAD COLE   THE ADVOCATE   Basketball Tasmania CEO Chris McCoy can see plenty of light at the end of the tunnel for Tasmania’s three SEABL clubs after Basketball Australia’s announcement that it was withdrawing its support of the league. With the chances of the SEABL not even being around […]

BRAD COLE   THE ADVOCATE   The North-West Thunder, along with Tasmania’s two other SEABL clubs, look set to for a change of scenery after Basketball Australia’s decision to withdraw its management of the league after the 2019 season. Clubs were reportedly left blindsided by the decision, which was dropped on them at […]

JARRYD MCGUANE   THE ADVOCATE   North-West Thunder and Wynyard guard Tre Armstrong says the opportunity to represent Australia has given him confidence to chase loftier basketball goals. Armstrong came off the bench and played the shooting guard and small forward positions for the duration of the FIBA Under 18 Asian Championship, […]

THE ADVOCATE   The North West Tall Timbers Thunder have opened up applications for their head coach for next year and have asked Sam Armstrong to reapply. As chairman Tony Barker told The Advocate this week, it is club protocol to advertise the position.  “(But) I’d be rapt if we could Sam back in that role […]

BRAD COLE  THE ADVOCATE  NWBU women’s coaches Tony Webb and Shane Hayward believe the reintroduction of a North-West Thunder women’s program needs consideration to assist the development of female basketball in the region further. The Thunder has been a men’s only program for 10 seasons now after the women’s team folded at […]

ALEX FAIR   THE ADVOCATE   North-West Tall Timbers Thunder chairman Tony Barker says he is “cautiously optimistic” about the plans of those behind Tasmania’s NBL bid’s plans for his club and region. Southern Huskies consortium bid spokesman David Bartlett last week told The Advocate he envisaged the Thunder as being an official feeder side […]

BRAD COLE   THE ADVOCATE   There was no miracle return to form for the North-West Tall Timbers Thunder as they crashed out of the SEABL finals with a 96-74 loss to Geelong in Saturday night’s elimination final. It was always going to be a difficult task for the Thunder after falling […]

BRAD COLE   THE ADVOCATE  North-West Tall Timbers Thunder captain Jeremiah Ingram is confident his spluttering team can get rolling again in preparation for Saturday night’s SEABL elimination final. The eighth-placed Thunder, who finished the season losing three out their last four games, head interstate to face Geelong, a team that stormed home with […]

ALEX FAIR   THE ADVOCATE   The North-West Coast is firmly in the view of those behind Tasmania’s proposed NBL team Southern Huskies, with  consortium spokesman David Bartlett labelling the region as the “home of basketball” in the state. While the prospect of the side playing regular season matches on the Coast is out […]

BRAD COLE   THE ADVOCATE  A season that looked set to finish on a sour note for the North-West Tall Timbers Thunder has been given a lifeline to see them claim the last spot in the SEABL finals. Sandringham’s 85-71 win over Mount Gambier on Saturday night, which saw the Sabres produce a stunning 26-10 […]

BRAD COLE   THE ADVOCATE   The finals hopes of the North-West Tall Timbers Thunder now officially hang on the fortunes of others after crashing to a heavy 104-63 defeat at the hands of Tasmanian rivals Hobart on Friday night. The result leaves the Thunder awaiting the result of Saturday’s game between Mount Gambier […]

ALEX FAIR   THE ADVOCATE   Coach Sam Armstrong says defence will be key for the North-West Tall Timbers Thunder as they fight for their 2018 SEABL life against the Hobart Chargers on Friday. Armstrong is well aware of their intrastate rival’s potency, with Tre Nichols and Craig Moller in the top three scorers […]

Faced with an opportunity to seal their finals destiny, the North-West Tall Timbers Thunder will instead have to defeat its bogey side in the final round after a disappointing 95-91 loss to Diamond Valley in Devonport on Saturday night. Following a set of favourable results in the penultimate round’s other games, a victory to the Thunder […]

JARRYD MCGUANE   THE ADVOCATE   Supreme play from point guard Mason Bragg made sure the North-West Tall Timbers Thunder were able to split their SEABL round 13 Victorian road trip to keep their finals hopes alive. The Thunder opened their back-to-back games with a narrow 79-73 loss at the hands of the Bendigo […]

ALEX FAIR   THE ADVOCATE   A dream come true is the way Tre Armstrong has described his selection for the Australian Emus for the Under 18 Asian Championships in Bangkok next month. “This is a huge step for me hopefully towards bigger things and something that I have really dreamt about as a […]

BRAD COLE   THE ADVOCATE   The North-West Tall Timbers Thunder have put aside a first-quarter horror show to keep their SEABL finals chances alive with an 84-73 victory over Dandenong at Ulverstone on Saturday night. Needing a win to keep to get their season back on track and potentially return to the top […]

BRAD COLE   THE ADVOCATE   On a SEABL ladder which has reached a significant logjam, North-West Tall Timbers Thunder coach Sam Armstrong is only interested in the column that contains the amount of wins his team has. Currently sitting at 8-7 with five games remaining, the Thunder are looking to rebound from […]

ARRYD MCGUANE   THE ADVOCATE   North-West Tall Timbers Thunder coach Sam Armstrong said his team was outplayed in back-to-back games in their round 11 SEABL road trip against the Sandringham Sabres and Nunawading Spectres The Thunder opened their weekend with a 97-92 loss against the Sabres at the Sandringham […]

BRAD COLE   THE ADVOCATE   It’s not quite season-defining, but North-West Tall Timbers Thunder assistant coach Nick Haywood is acutely aware of the importance of this weekend’s pair of games. The Thunder set off on just their second two-game road trip in 2018, heading to Sandringham on Saturday night before […]

BRAD COLE   THE ADVOCATE   The North-West Tall Timbers Thunder are still searching for answers after the final stages of Saturday night’s thrilling victory against Melbourne at Ulverstone were marred by an incident involving a laser beam from a member of the crowd. With his team trailing by one point, Tigers guard Billy […]

BRAD COLE   THE ADVOCATE   North-West Thunder defeat Melbourne Tigers in SEABL match  A stirring last-quarter comeback has given the North-West Tall Timbers Thunder a memorable 94-92 win over Melbourne in Saturday night’s SEABL game at Ulverstone. After hanging tough with the hot-shooting Tigers and gaining a three-point advantage midway through the […]

REBECCA MORRIS   THE ADVOCATE   North-West Tall Timbers Thunder will take on the Melbourne Tigers in the annual Todd Nothrop memorial fundraising match. Chairman Tony Barker said the match would be a great chance to remember someone who gave so much to the local basketball community.  “His family is still very […]

JARRYD MCGUANE  THE ADVOCATE  A refreshed North West Tall Timbers Thunder side welcome the Melbourne Tigers to Ulverstone Sports and Leisure Centre for round 10 SEABL action on Saturday night. The Thunder entered the break sitting with a 7-5 record sitting in eighth place with eight more games in the regular season. […]

JARRYD MCGUANE  THE ADVOCATE  North West Tall Timbers Thunder and Wynyard guard Tre Armstrong is one step away from representing Australia after being selected for the Emus selection camp ahead of the FIBA Under 18 Asian Championships. Armstrong was the only Tasmanian chosen in the squad of 15 and will head to Basketball […]

ALEX FAIR  THE ADVOCATE   North-West Tall Timbers Thunder coach Sam Armstrong has praised the mental strength of his troops following Saturday night’s one-point triumph against Canberra in the nation’s capital. The Thunder collected a 67-66 over the win-less Gunners at Belconnen Basketball Stadium, one highlighted by an improved defensive effort after quarter-time […]

JARRYD MCGUANE   THE ADVOCATE   North West Tall Timbers Thunder coach Sam Armstrong says his side will not underestimate the winless Canberra Gunners in the round 9 SEABL clash on Saturday night. The Thunder travel to Belconnen Basketball Stadium with a 5-5 record to sit just outside the top eight, while the […]

BRAD COLE   THE ADVOCATE   Just when the North-West Tall Timbers Thunder looked like they had developed into a consistent team capable of beating the SEABL big boys, problems of old appear to have resurfaced at a crucial time of the season. That was the wash-up from the 92-78 loss to Ballarat on […]

BRAD COLE   THE ADVOCATE   It will be all hands on deck for the North-West Tall Timbers Thunder at Ulverstone on Saturday night as they face their hardest test of the year against Ballarat. Currently sitting in ninth place on the SEABL ladder with a 5-4 record, Thunder coach Sam Armstong […]

BRAD COLE  (@BJCole10)   THE ADVOCATE   Mason Bragg says his time at this week’s NBL Next Gen Camp was a confidence-boosting experience as he looks to get himself back on a NBL roster. The 24-year-old from Burnie spent Monday and Tuesday showing the eight NBL coaches what he can do on […]

BRAD COLE  THE ADVOCATE   The North-West Tall Timbers Thunder have received a boost in their attempts to qualify for SEABL finals, receiving a win on forfeit against Basketball Australia’s Centre of Excellence. The COE players are heading to Italy to play in a NBA Global Camp Europe event from […]

BRAD COLE   THE ADVOCATE   If ever Mason Bragg wanted the ideal audition tape to take with him to Monday’s NBL Next Gen Camp, Saturday night’s performance to lead the North-West Tall Timbers Thunder to victory should be the first thing he packs. The point guard’s impressive haul of 35 points, 11 […]

JARRYD McGUANE   THE ADVOCATE   North West Tall Timbers Thunder guard Tre Armstrong said he has began to feel more comfortable in the rotation as team prepared for Saturday night’s game against Mt Gambier at Devonport Basketball Stadium.  Armstrong has become a key piece in Sam Armstrong’s developing young […]

JARRYD MCGUANE   THE ADVOCATE   North West Tall Timbers Thunder coach Sam Armstrong was proud with the effort of his team despite giving up a 15-point three-quarter time lead in their 89-81 loss to the Dandenong Rangers on Saturday night. Playing in their second game in two days, the […]

BRAD COLE   THE ADVOCATE   A Mason Bragg-led late show has guided the North-West Tall Timbers Thunder to a dramatic 87-76 over Frankston in Friday night’s SEABL match at Ulverstone. After leading for the majority of the first three quarter, the Thunder’s offence spluttered to a halt in the […]

BY BRAD COLE  THE ADVOCATE  The loss of key personnel proved no barrier for the North-West Tall Timbers Thunder on Saturday night as they put together their best performance of the year in a 96-78 victory over Geelong in Devonport…

JARRYD MCGUANE   THE ADVOCATE   The North-West Tall Timbers Thunder will be stretched at the guard positions when they welcome an experienced Geelong Supercats to Devonport on Saturday night…

JARRYD MCGUANE  THE ADVOCATE  The North West Tall Timbers Thunder will be targeting an improved offensive performance when they welcome the Sandringham Sabres to Ulverstone Basketball Stadium on Friday night, said Thunder coach Sam Armstrong…

ALEX FAIR  THE ADVOCATE  The North-West Tall Timbers Thunder’s road trip weekend was not one to remember after losses to Albury-Wodonga and Ballarat. The double-header started poorly with an 89-70 to Albury and things improved on Sunday, but not enough for a win, falling to Ballarat 79-75. The Thunder have now lost […]

ALEX FAIR   THE ADVOCATE    North-West Tall Timbers Thunder coach Sam Armstrong is confident that his side’s woes from last week are easily rectifiable as his side hits the road for the first time this SEABL season. The Thunder will head interstate this weekend to face Albury Wodonga and […]

JARRYD McGUANE   THE ADVOCATE  North West Tall Timbers Thunder coach Sam Armstrong said his team had plenty to work on following their frustrating 92-68 defeat at the hands of the Hobart Chargers at the Devonport Basketball Stadium on Saturday night. The NW Thunder had no answer for guard Tre […]

Game of The Week – N/W Tall Timbers Thunder v Hobart Chargers Saturday 14 April- 7:30pm @ Schweppes Arena The Tasmanian intrastate rivalry reignites on Saturday night with the latest instalment in the series between the N/W Tall Timbers Thunder and Hobart Chargers. Both teams hosted Kilsyth in Round 1 […]

BRAD COLE – THE ADVOCATE    A stunning second-half turnaround has seen the North-West Tall Timbers Thunder open its 2018 SEABL season in thrilling style with a 72-70 win over Kilsyth at Ulverstone on Saturday night. Down by 18 points in the early stages of the third quarter, the Thunder […]