FLASHBACK 86: Let's see some pix!
Tweet*FLASHBACKS, my irregular "lucky dip" where I just reach into my drawers of old Australian basketball stuff and transcribe or post whatever I find for you.*
HAVE rustled up a few old NBL, Boomers, Opals pics to take you down memory lane, with James Crawford scoring a hat-trick.
Enjoy ...
THAT'S A NO! Brisbane's Andre Moore sends out a shot by Norman Taylor.
ATHENS AGAIN: Opals head coach Jan Stirling flanked by assistants Chris Lucas and Karen Dalton
SAINT BENNIE: Bennie Lewis, a superstar of his era.
BOGEY BORED: A young Boomer, Andrew Bogut.
SIXER SON: Mark Bradtke in his early years, blocking out before grabbing another board.
THAT'S A BLOCK: James Crawford had REAL hops!
JAMES AGAIN: About to send down a trademark slam.
AND THERE IT GOES! James slams it down. Yes. OK. I was a big fan.
QUIET BEFORE THE STORM: Tully Bevilaqua and Lauren Jackson about to check in for Seattle.
ON THE REBOUND: Emily McInerny blocks out Emma Randall.
QUARTER OF A CENTURY AGO: Trish Fallon circa 1992.
SIXERS/CITY CIRCA 1982: A program from before the 36ers were renamed...
CHUCK STILL SCARY: Chuck Harmison the flying Hawk.
DYNASTY BEGINS: Wildcats owner Bob Williams accepts the 1987 Preseason winners cheque.
HALL OF FAMER: Canberra's Herb McEachin challenged by Spectres import Kent Lockhart.
EURO STAR: Our first European NBL import, Rim Kurtinaitis, pre-Townsville days.
W-MAC: Wayne McDaniel soars for Hobart.
MAN-MOUNTAIN: Dean Uthoff grabs a rebound in his pre-Sydney era.
(G)OLDEN DAYS: Paul Maley for the Giants, so long ago it was pre-colour...