Jackson Meshanic led the way with a Big V career-high 44 points as your Dragons Championship Men kept their playoff hopes alive at GESAC on Sunday. Photo: Craig Dingle, Melbourne Sports Photography.

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Jackson Meshanic cut loose for a Big V career-high 44 points and 14 rebounds as your Championship Men stayed alive in the playoff race with a 101-87 road win against highly rated McKinnon at GESAC on Sunday afternoon.

Meshanic shot the ball at a blistering 67 per cent from the field, went 5-of-8 from the three-point line and handed out four assists to go with three steals for Camberwell, which set up one of its best wins of the season with a 60-41 first half.

It was another quality performance from Meshanic, who’s averaged just under 33 points over his past five games and ranks third in the league in scoring (23.6ppg) and rebounding (11.6rpg).

Brennen Burns added 24 points, seven boards, six assists and three steals for the Dragons, who closed the round as one of three teams with a 7-9 record (Sunbury and Bellarine are the others).

In other Dragons Big V action over the weekend:

Division 1 Women: Altona 60 d. Dragons 44 at Altona Sports Centre

Eleni Valos registered a 10-point, 14-rebound double-double, Katie Harrington added 11 points and Tilly Quartel had four points and 10 boards who were within three points of the Gators at the half. The Dragons are seventh and one of three teams with a 6-10 record heading into the last two rounds of the regular season.

Youth League Men: Dragons 73 d. Ballarat 71 at Boroondara Sports Complex (BSC)

Billy Barton led the way with 17 points, six rebounds, three assists and three steals as the Dragons held off the fast-finishing Miners for a 73-71 win at BSC on Saturday night. Tyson Mackenzie added 13 points and four boards for Camberwell.

Youth League Men: Dragons 84 d. McKinnon 51 at GESAC

Billy Barton had a game-high 22 points and eight rebounds for the Dragons, who led from start to finish in a commanding 84-51 rout of the Cougars at GESAC on Sunday. Will Sinclair added 12 points and five boards for Camberwell, which closed its regular season with a 15-5 record and in third place behind Coburg (16-4) and Sunbury (16-4).

Youth League Women: Dragons 78 d. Ballarat 18 at BSC

Your Youth League Women opened with a 24-2 first quarter at BSC on Saturday night and was never headed in their final game of the season. Tilly Quartel had 15 points and six rebounds on a night when all 12 Dragons scored. Camberwell closed its season with a 10-12 record and in seventh place.

Terminus Big V Players of the Week

Championship Men v Melbourne University, Round 15: Jackson Meshanic.
Division 1 Women at Altona, Round 16: Eleni Valos.
Youth League Men v Ballarat, Round 17: Jesse Macleod.
Youth League Men v McKinnon, Round 17: Billy Barton.
Youth League Women v Ballarat, Round 17: Mia Demarte.

Terminus Big V Players of the Week (Overall)

Championship Men: Jackson Meshanic (6), Brennen Burns (3), Ayuel Ayuel (2), Daniel Powell (2), Riley Simmons (1), Luke Liesegang (1), Jaden Lai (1).

Division 1 Women: Eleni Valos (5), Anna Burrows (2), Sian Gillam (2), Matilda Grech (2), Emily Roche (1), Talia D’agostino (1), Neehara Ravikumar (1), Katie Harrington (1), Lauren Moran (1).

Youth League Men: Jesse Macleod (6), Billy Barton (5), Ace Adama, (2), Matt Marcun (2), Caleb Lingwood-Smith (1), Will Sinclair (1), Noah La Combre (1), Owen Ireland (1), Tyson Mackenzie (1).

Youth League Women: Jessica Del Brocco (4), Lucy Rowe (4), Tilly Quartel (3), Gemma Watson (2), Hannah Morsi (2), Mia Demarte (2), Ciara Newman (1), Maddy Grossman (1), Ruby Clark (1).

Our Week Ahead

Championship Men: Round 16 – Dragons v Wyndham at BSC. Saturday, July 25, 7pm; Dragons at Sunbury (Boardman Stadium), Sunday, July 26, 2pm.
Division 1 Women: Round 17 – Dragons v Collingwood at BSC. Saturday, July 25, 5pm.
Youth League Men: Finals – Dragons v Bulleen at Balwyn High School. Sunday, July 26, 12pm.

Our Partners

Camberwell Basketball and the Dragons are grateful for the support of our valued Partners and thank our community for supporting them the way they support us. For the complete list of Camberwell Basketball Partners, please click HERE For information about partnership opportunities with Camberwell Basketball, including the Dragons, contact Communications, Community Engagement and Partnerships Manager Andrew Johnstone at [email protected]

Dragons Big V Game Day Program

The Camberwell Dragons Big V Game Day Program is available HERE throughout the 2026 season.

Dragons Den Newsletter

The most recent edition of the Dragons Den newsletter (July 16) is available online. For the latest from the Dragons, the Community Basketball League and Camberwell Basketball, click HERE.

Partner Offers

SA1NT Layers | 20% Off

Camberwell Basketball and the Dragons are proud to be associated with SA1NT Layers – our official Compression Partner – in 2026. SA1NT Layers’ compression range includes shorts, tights, long-sleeve top, socks, arm and calf guards, and you can get 20% off RRP storewide right now. To receive your discount, click HERE and then type in the special Camberwell Basketball code – DRAGONS20 – at checkout. To view the SA1NT Layers ranges, visit its websiteHERE. SA1NT Layers is the Official Compression Parter of Camberwell Basketball and the Dragons.

Fernwood Camberwell | Reformer Pilates Open Day

Fernwood Camberwell will hold a Reformer Pilates Open Day on Saturday, July 25 (see below for details). Fernwood Camberwell is the Official Gym Partner of the Dragons Big V Women’s Program and a Camberwell Basketball Partner.

For information about the Camberwell Dragons Big V Program and / or Partnership opportunities with Camberwell Basketball, call Communications, Community Engagement and Partnerships Manager Andrew Johnstone on 0425 791 610 or email [email protected]

Your Dragons Youth League Men and Women host Ballarat in a Big V double-header at Boroondara Sports Complex (BSC) tonight (Saturday, July 18).

The YLW will close their season with a 5pm tip-off before the playoff-bound YLM host the Miners in their second-last regular season game at 7pm. The third-placed YLM will square off with McKinnon at GESAC tomorrow (12pm Sunday) and then shift their focus to next week’s finals opener. Keep following us here and on our social media platforms for updates.

In other Dragons Big V action this weekend:

– Your Championship Men (6-9) hit the road on Sunday for a 2pm date with highly rated McKinnon (second, 9-5) at 2pm.
– And your Division 1 Women go west on Sunday for a 2pm clash with Altona (second, 13-2) at Altona Sports Centre. The Dragons (5-9) in fifth place.

• This weekend’s Big V Game Day program, with Youth League Men’s team guard Matt Marcun on the cover, is online now. Scan the QR Code here or at BSC tonight.

Partner Watch

Camberwell Dragons are proud to be associated with Fernwood Camberwell and Plus Fitness Hawthorn East. Fernwood Camberwell is a Camberwell Basketball Partner and the official Gym Partner of our Big V Women’s Program. Plus Fitness Hawthorn East is also a Camberwell Basketball Partner and the official Gym Parter of our Big V Men’s Program.

• For more information about Fernwood Camberwell, click HERE.

• For more information about Plus Fitness Hawthorn East, click HERE.

To find out how you and your business can connect with the fast-growing and thriving Camberwell Basketball community, contact Communications, Community Engagement and Partnerships Manager Andrew Johnstone on 0425 791 610 or email [email protected]

PHOTO: Craig Dingle, Melbourne Sports Photography.

For all things Camberwell Basketball, the Dragons Den newsletter has you covered.

The good news is today’s edition is available online now, and includes:

– The latest on the opportunity to put your business name and logo on the junior Dragons warm-up tops.

– Updates from the Dragons 14.1 Girls camp on the road to September’s Foot Locker Under 14 National Championships.

– Special offers from our great line-up of Partners.

– And an expanded Camberwell Basketball Partners section featuring Drive Smart Driver Academy.

To read today’s Den online, go to https://mailchi.mp/77605c895f33/dragons-den-6756940

To have upcoming editions of the Den delivered directly to your inbox, contact Andrew Johnstone at [email protected]

More than 750 junior Dragons players and their families step out every week in their local communities and across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria play ball, dine out, shop and be entertained.

And we’re offering you and your business the opportunity to be seen with our players, coaches, teams and families every step of the way.

To find how you can put your name and logo on the back and sleeves of the official junior Dragons warm-up top and spread the word about your business to tens of thousands of potential new customers, contact Communications, Community Engagement and Partnerships Manager Andrew Johnstone at [email protected] or call 0425 791 610.

If this opportunity is not what you and your business is looking for right now, please share this with contacts in your network who may be interested in getting behind one of the most vibrant and fastest-growing community basketball programs in Australia. It may be the greatest assist you make this week!

Eleni Valos had 16 points, 13 rebounds and six steals as your Dragons D1 Women pulled away from Gippsland United at BSC on Friday night. Photo: Craig Dingle, Melbourne Sports Photography.

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Eleni Valos showed the way with a 16-point, 13-rebound double-double and your Dragons Division 1 Women celebrated Lauren Moran’s 200th Big V game in style with a 68-56 win against visiting Gippsland United at Boroondara Sports Complex on Friday night.

Valos added six steals and had plenty of support as the Dragons rallied from 10 points down at the half to outscore its guest 40-18 the rest of the way.

Anna Burrows closed with an impressive stat line (16 points, six rebounds, six assists, three steals, two blocks) and Moran (pictured below with Dragons official Ben Wardlaw before Friday night’s game) had 12 points and five boards for Camberwell, which improved to 6-9 and replaced Gippsland (6-9) in fifth place with three rounds left in the regular season.

Next up for the Dragons is a road date with second-placed Altona (13-2) on Sunday.

In other Dragons Big V action over the weekend:

Championship Men: Melbourne University 91 d. Dragons 79 at BSC

Jackson Meshanic had a game-high 26 points, 18 rebounds and five assists but the Dragons couldn’t keep up with Melbourne Uni in the second half. Brennen Burns added 16 points, four boards and three assists for Camberwell (6-9). The Champ Men play second-placed McKinnon (9-5) at GESAC on Sunday.

Youth League Men: Dragons 93 d. Melbourne University 70 at BSC

Billy Barton (20 points, 16 rebounds) and Jesse Macleod (18 points, 10 boards) lodged double-doubles and your Youth League dominated late to turn back the visitors and lock in third place. Matt Marcun had 15 points and Tyson Mackenzie provided a spark off the bench with 14 points in 14 minutes for Camberwell, which improved to 13-5. The Dragons close their regular season next weekend with a home-road double against Ballarat (Saturday at BSC) and McKinnon at GESAC on Sunday.

Youth League Women: Bulleen 53 d. Dragons 52 at BSC

Tilly Quartel had a game-high 15 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks, but it wasn’t enough for your Dragons, who dominated the second half but couldn’t finish off the Boomers. Jess Del Brocco finished with seven points, 16 rebounds, six assists and five steals and Talia D’Agostino had 12 points in 12 minutes for Camberwell. The Dragons close their season against Ballarat at BSC on Saturday night.

Terminus Big V Players of the Week

Championship Men v Melbourne University, Round 14: Jackson Meshanic.
Division 1 Women v Gippsland United, Round 15: Lauren Moran.
Youth League Men v Melbourne University, Round 16: Billy Barton.
Youth League Women v Bulleen, Round 16: Tilly Quartel.

Terminus Big V Players of the Week (Overall)

Championship Men: Jackson Meshanic (5), Brennen Burns (3), Ayuel Ayuel (2), Daniel Powell (2), Riley Simmons (1), Luke Liesegang (1), Jaden Lai (1).

Division 1 Women: Eleni Valos (4), Anna Burrows (2), Sian Gillam (2), Matilda Grech (2), Emily Roche (1), Talia D’agostino (1), Neehara Ravikumar (1), Katie Harrington (1), Lauren Moran (1).

Youth League Men: Jesse Macleod (5), Billy Barton (4), Ace Adama, (2), Matt Marcun (2), Caleb Lingwood-Smith (1), Will Sinclair (1), Noah La Combre (1), Owen Ireland (1), Tyson Mackenzie (1).

Youth League Women: Jessica Del Brocco (4), Lucy Rowe (4), Tilly Quartel (3), Gemma Watson (2), Hannah Morsi (2), Mia Demarte (1), Ciara Newman (1), Maddy Grossman (1), Ruby Clark (1).

Our Partners

Camberwell Basketball and the Dragons are grateful for the support of our valued Partners and thank our community for supporting them the way they support us. For the complete list of Camberwell Basketball Partners, please click HERE For information about partnership opportunities with Camberwell Basketball, including the Dragons, contact Communications, Community Engagement and Partnerships Manager Andrew Johnstone at [email protected]

Dragons Big V Game Day Program

The Camberwell Dragons Big V Game Day Program is available HERE throughout the 2026 season.

Dragons Den Newsletter

The most recent edition of the Dragons Den newsletter (June 26) is available online. For the latest from the Dragons, the Community Basketball League and Camberwell Basketball, click HERE.

Special Partner Offers

SA1NT Layers | 20% Off

Camberwell Basketball and the Dragons are proud to be associated with SA1NT Layers – our official Compression Partner – in 2026. SA1NT Layers’ compression range includes shorts, tights, long-sleeve top, socks, arm and calf guards, and you can get 20% off RRP storewide right now. To receive your discount, click HERE and then type in the special Camberwell Basketball code – DRAGONS20 – at checkout. To view the SA1NT Layers ranges, visit its websiteHERE. SA1NT Layers is the Official Compression Parter of Camberwell Basketball and the Dragons.

Fernwood Camberwell | Reformer Pilates Open Day

Fernwood Camberwell will hold a Reformer Pilates Open Day on Saturday, July 25 (see below for details). Fernwood Camberwell is the Official Gym Partner of the Dragons Big V Women’s Program and a Camberwell Basketball Partner.

Lauren Moran will play her 200th Big V game for your Dragons when Camberwell hosts Gippsland United in a high-stakes Division 1 Women’s clash at Boroondara Sports Complex (BSC) on Friday night (July 10).

It shapes as a huge night for Moran and for the Dragons, who improved to 5-9 with a 60-59 overtime win against Whittlesea at Mill Park on Sunday. They enter Friday night’s date in sixth place and a game behind Mildura and Gippsland United (both 6-8).

The Dragons-Gippsland match-up (8.15pm) is the second game of a special Friday night double-header that tips off at 6.15pm with your Youth League Women going head to head with Bulleen.

The action continues at BSC on Saturday night, with your Youth League Men (5pm) and Championship Men (7pm) hosting Melbourne University.

The Lauren Moran File

– Third in total games played for the Dragons (Men and Women).

– Fourth in total rebounds for the Dragons (Men and Women).

– Fourth in total rebounds for Dragons Women.

Photo: Craig Dingle, Melbourne Sports Photography.

Camberwell Dragons proudly hosted the inaugural Dragons Under 16/18 Boys Combine at Kew High School this week, bringing together some of the club’s emerging young talent for an afternoon of exciting competition, development and talent identification.

Players from our Under 16 and Under 18 programs were combined into two teams, providing athletes with a unique opportunity to compete in a high-performance environment. The format encouraged players to challenge themselves, build new connections, step outside of their comfort zone and showcase their abilities against quality opposition.

The teams were coached by Camberwell District Basketball Association (CDBA) CEO Ross Wignell and Dragons Coaching Mentor Al McAughtry, whose experience and guidance added significant value to the session. Individual feedback and communication were provided throughout and all participants will receive personalised written feedback to assist with their development. 

Officiated by referees Jack Stewart, Oscar Payne and Oliver Slocombe, the game was played at a high intensity and was an excellent display of the talent within the Dragons program. Players demonstrated outstanding effort, defensive intensity, teamwork, decision-making and competitiveness, with plenty of individual highlights throughout.

Team Al recorded an impressive 83–55 victory, but the final score was only a small part of the day’s success.The primary objective was to identify emerging talent, while challenging players in a competitive environment and providing meaningful feedback to support their basketball development. 

Camberwell Dragons thank all players, coaches, referees, scorers and supporters who helped make the first Under 16/18 Boys Combine a memorable and successful event. 

This initiative forms part of the Dragons’ continued commitment to creating meaningful player development opportunities and providing clear pathways for young athletes to maximise their potential.

Community – Opportunity – Respect – Excellence

Camberwell Dragons ambassador Bobby Bajram, pictured here with your Championship Men’s team, and our “Access All Areas” teams were among the faces in the crowd to see Ben Crowe (below) play his 100th Big V game for the club as part of Saturday night’s triple-header at Boroondara Sports Complex (BSC).

The Dragons thank our fans and game night partners who came out to support our only triple-header of the season, including Eastside Nutrition, SA1NT Layers and BNF Coaching.

Big V action returns to BSC this weekend for a special Friday Night Lights double-header featuring your Youth League Women and Divison 1 Women The YLW host Bulleen at 6.15pm before the D1 Women go head to head with Gippsland United at 8.15pm.

On a huge weekend of Dragons Big V basketball, your Youth League Men and Championship Men will be back at BSC on Saturday night for a double-header against Melbourne University. Tip-off times are 5pm and 7pm.

– To learn more about Dragons ambassador Bobby Bajram and his remarkable story, click HERE.

– For this week’s Dragons Big V Review, click HERE.

Club stalwart and Dragons Big V Delegate Ben Wardlaw makes a special presentation to Ben Crowe before his 100th Big V game for Camberwell at BSC last weekend.

Anna Burrows led the way for our Big V Championship Women in their crucial road win against Whittlesea on Sunday. The Dragons will be looking for more of the same from Burrows when they host Gippsland United at BSC on Friday night. Photo: Craig Dingle, Melbourne Sports Photography.

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Anna Burrows finished with 14 points and a season-high 13 rebounds and your Big V Division 1 Dragons Women followed her lead in a crucial 60-59 overtime win against Whittlesea at Mill Park on Sunday.

Eleni Valos added 14 points, eight boards, five assists and four steals and Sian Gillam reeled in 14 boards to go with five points, three assists and three steals for the Dragons.

Camberwell improved to 5-9 and is in sixth place heading into this Friday night’s match-up with Gippsland United at Boroondara Sports Complex (8.15pm).

In other Dragons Big V action over the weekend:

Championship Men: Bellarine 92 d. Dragons 66 at BSC.
Youth League Men: McKinnon 75 d. Dragons 70 at BSC.
Youth League Women: Western Port 77 d. Dragons 71 at BSC.
Youth League Women: Dragons 65 d. Hume City 60 at Broadmeadows.

Terminus Big V Players of the Week

Championship Men v Bellarine, Round 13: Jackson Meshanic.
Division 1 Women at Whittlesea, Round 14: Anna Burrows.
Youth League Men v McKinnon, Round 15: Billy Barton.
Youth League Women v Western Port, Round 15: Lucy Rowe.
Youth League Women at Hume City, Round 15: Tilly Quartel.

Terminus Big V Players of the Week (Overall)

Championship Men: Jackson Meshanic (4), Brennen Burns (3), Ayuel Ayuel (2), Daniel Powell (2), Riley Simmons (1), Luke Liesegang (1), Jaden Lai (1).

Division 1 Women: Eleni Valos (4), Anna Burrows (2), Sian Gillam (2), Matilda Grech (2), Emily Roche (1), Talia D’agostino (1), Neehara Ravikumar (1), Katie Harrington (1).

Youth League Men: Jesse Macleod (5), Billy Barton (3), Ace Adama, (2), Matt Marcun (2), Caleb Lingwood-Smith (1), Will Sinclair (1), Noah La Combre (1), Owen Ireland (1), Tyson Mackenzie (1).

Youth League Women: Jessica Del Brocco (4), Lucy Rowe (4), Gemma Watson (2), Hannah Morsi (2), Tilly Quartel (2), Mia Demarte (1), Ciara Newman (1), Maddy Grossman (1), Ruby Clark (1).

Our Week Ahead

Championship Men
Saturday, July 11 – Round 14 v Melbourne University at Boroondara Sports Complex, 7pm.

Division 1 Women
Friday, July 10 – Round 15 v Gippsland United, 8.15pm.

Youth League Men
Saturday, July 11 – Round 16 v Melbourne University at Boroondara Sports Complex, 5pm.

Youth League Women
Friday, July 10 – Round 16 v Bulleen at Boroondara Sports Complex, 6.15pm.

Our Partners

Camberwell Basketball and the Dragons are grateful for the support of our valued Partners and encourage our community to support them the way they support us. For the complete list of Camberwell Basketball Partners, please click HERE For information about partnership opportunities with Camberwell Basketball, including the Dragons, contact Communications, Community Engagement and Partnerships Manager Andrew Johnstone at [email protected]

Dragons Big V Game Day Program

Camberwell Dragons Big V Game Day Program is available HERE throughout the 2026 season.

Dragons Den Newsletter

The current edition of the Dragons Den newsletter (June 26) is available online. For the latest from the Dragons, the Community Basketball League and Camberwell Basketball, click HERE.

Special Partner Offers

SA1NT Layers | 20% Off

Camberwell Basketball and the Dragons are proud to be associted with SA1NT Layers – our official Compression Partner in 2026. SA1NT Layers’ compression range includes shorts, tights, long-sleeve top, socks, arm and calf guards, and you can get 20% off RRP storewide right now. To receive your discount, click HERE and then type in the special Camberwell Basketball code – DRAGONS20 – at checkout. To view the SA1NT Layers ranges, visit its website HERE.

Join us at BSC on Saturday night to see Big V Championship Men’s team guard Ben Crowe play his 100th game for the Dragons. PHOTO: Craig Dingle, Melbourne Sports Photography.

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Popular Dragon Ben Crowe will play his 100th Big V game for Camberwell when your Championship Men host Bellarine as part of Saturday night’s triple-header at Boroondara Sports Complex (BSC).

Be there to celebrate his big night as his Dragons continue their late-season drive for a playoff berth against the visiting Storm. Tip-off time for the late game is 8pm.

Crowe plays a pivotal role for our Champ Men and is also well known around the club for his work as head coach of the 16.2 Dragons Boys team and with a number of Camberwell Basketball development programs. He was on court this week at Kew High School as head coach of our Future Dragons School Holiday Camp and will be back there on Monday (July 6) to lead our Domestic Shooting Camp.

The Dragons-Storm clash is the third game on a huge night of Big V action at BSC. Your Youth League Women open the triple-header against Western Port at 4pm before Camberwell’s Youth League Men go head to head with McKinnon at 6pm.

And with fun competitions and great prizes from our friends at Eastside Nutrition, BNF Coaching and SA1NT Layers to be won, this is a night you won’t want to miss.

The club will also welcome a very special guest to BSC tomorrow night – world-class disability extreme athlete and Camberwell Dragons Ambassador Bobby Bajram.

At just 13 years of age, Bobby became the youngest Australian diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Since then, he has conquered some of the world’s highest mountains, inspiring countless people through his extraordinary courage, determination and resilience.

Now, he is preparing for his greatest challenge yet – climbing Mount Everest in 2027, where he hopes to become the oldest Australian living with a severe disability to reach the summit.

• This weekend’s Big V Game Day program, with Ben Crowe on the cover, is online now. Click HERE or scan the QR Code at the door at BSC on Saturday.

For more information, contact [email protected]