Our Big V Division 1 Women held off Chelsea at Boroondara Sports Complex on Saturday night to deliver Rachel Jeffers (nee Bett) a hard-fought 61-57 win in her 200th Big V game.

On a night when Jeffers (pictured) became the first Dragons women’s player to reach the 200-game milestone – and only the second player in club history – Camberwell didn’t have it all its own way against a feisty Gulls team that didn’t drop without a fight.

Tilly Grech finished with a team-high 16 points and captain Gemma Fyffe had 15 points, 12 rebounds, four assists and four steals to lead the Dragons, who stretched their winning streak to four and closed the night in third place with a 6-3 record. Chelsea dropped to 2-6.

The D1 Women are back at BSC next Saturday for a 5pm date with Craigieburn.

While the D1 Women had to grind it out in a low-scoring game, our Championship Men shrugged off their slow start to the season to demolish visiting Sunbury in the second game of last night’s double header.

In their most complete game of the season, the Dragons opened up a 25-18 lead at quarter-time and were never headed on their way to a 110-85 win.

American guard Sean Conway, making just his third appearance for Camberwell, punished the Jets with 39 points, 13 rebounds, four assists and three steals on the way to registering his third straight double-double as the sweet-shooting Dragons put up their highest score of the season.

Lachlan Viney stepped up for the host, too, finishing with 25 points, four rebounds and six assists, while Mike Reeves continued his impressive form with 13 points and nine boards.

Next up for our Champ Men is a Big V Pink Round clash with Blackburn at BSC next Saturday night (7pm).

Rachel Jeffers will write another chapter in Camberwell Dragons’ rich history when she steps on to the hardwood at Boroondara Sports Complex with our Big Division 1 Women’s team this weekend.

Rachel (nee Bett) will become the first Camberwell women’s player to play 200 Big V games – and only the second player in club history to reach the milestone – when the in-form Dragons host Chelsea (5pm) on Saturday, and that’s an occasion well worth celebrating.

“Rach has done it all and is a true stalwart of the club,” Dragon D1 Women’s team coach Cara Jeffers said this week. “It has been great to see Rach return to the court after a couple of years off to have beautiful (baby boy) Noah. Rach is a true testament to the Camberwell pathway, and we are all incredibly proud of her.”

Describing Rachel as a “true Camberwell Dragons legend”, Cara said she was a natural leader, known for her voice, team-first mentality and the ultimate role model.

“And, of course, she never misses being the counter for a good ‘hands in’,” Cara said. “I am stoked to have the opportunity to coach Rach again. Her basketball IQ and voice among the team is invaluable, her hard work, dedication and passion for the game is nothing short of inspiring, and we love having her back in the #22.”

Rachel ranks fourth all-time in the Camberwell women’s program for total Big V points scored and is second in assists, but her impact on the club extends far beyond raw numbers.

“Not only has Rach made a huge impact to our team this year,” Cara said. “She has inspired and challenged younger players to be their best and to continue playing and coaching in some capacity.

“Rach is always willing to put her hand up to help around the club and continues to be a friendly face who is always up for a chat and a laugh! A huge congratulations, Rach, thank you for your unwavering commitment and for being such an integral part of the Dragons family.”

Camberwell Basketball and the Dragons take this opportunity to thank Rachel for her contribution to the program over many years and look forward to celebrating this fantastic milestone with many familiar faces at BSC on Saturday night.

• Rachel and the Dragons enter this one against the Gulls on a three-game winning streak and well placed in the top four with a 5-3 record.

Their game is the first of a double header also featuring our Championship Men, with coach Shawn King and his team going head to head with Sunbury at 7pm.

Get your tickets at the door.

For more information, contact [email protected]

Alec Mulqueeney, Sean Conway, Rachel Jeffers, Caleb Lingwood-Smith (pictured), Zoe Johnson and Maddy Grossman are Camberwell Dragons’ Big V Players of the Week. Our Players of the Week are proudly supported by The Terminus.

– McQueeney finished with 12 points and eight rebounds as our Championship Men fell to visiting Shepparton at Boroondara Sports Complex on Saturday night.

– Conway, in only his second outing with the Dragons, put up 30 points, 10 rebounds and four steals in a road loss at Keysborough. That haul coming less than 24 hours after he marked his Camberwell debut with an 18-point, 13-rebound double-double against Shepparton.

– Jeffers led the way with 16 points (including three three-pointers) and three rebounds as our Division 1 reversed their early season loss to Whittlesea with a 69-57 win against the second-placed Pacers at BSC on Saturday night. The Dragons stretched their winning streak and closed the round in fourth place (5-3).

– Lingwood-Smith reeled in 12 rebounds and handed out three assists to go with 17 points as our Youth League Men cruised to a 100-74 road win against Blackburn. He was one of four double-digit scorers for the fourth-placed Dragons, who improved to 7-4.

– Johnson claimed her third Player of the Week award after closing with a game-high 25 points, eight rebounds and four assists for our Youth League Women, who couldn’t keep up with Geelong United on the road.

– And Grossman had a team-high 23 points (7-of-16 from the three-point line) as the Youth League Women bounced back from their loss at Geelong to take care of business against Wyndham at Eagle Stadium. The Dragons improved to 7-3 and are in fourth place, behind Knox (11-0), Coburg (9-2) and Geelong United (7-2).

Week 1: Zoe Johnson (YLW), Matt Marcun (YLM), Jesse Macleod (YLM)
Week 2: Sophie Jones (YLW), Josh Kohlman (YLM), Matt Marcun (YLM), Anna Burrows (D1 Women)
Week 3: Ace Adama (YLM), Maddy Grossman (YLW), Mia Demarte (YLW), Gemma Fyffe (D1 Women), Tilly Grech (D1 Women), Lachlan Viney (Champ Men)
Week 4: Eleni Valos (D1 Women), Jessica Del Brocco (YLW), Zac Bezzina (YLM), Trent Andre (Champ Men)
Week 5: Mike Reeves (Champ Men), Eleni Valos (D1 Women), Jacinta Li (YLW), Chris Allison (YLM)
Week 6: Mike Reeves (Champ Men), Anna Burrows (D1 Women), Ace Adama (YLM), Zoe Johnson (YLW)
Week 7: Matt Hart (Champ Men), Lachlan Viney (Champ Men), Jesse Macleod (YLM), Mitch Bacon (YLM), Jessica Del Brocco (YLW)
Week 8: Alec Mulqueeney (Champ Men), Sean Conway (Champ Men), Rachel Jeffers (D1 Women), Caleb Lingwood-Smith (YLM), Zoe Johnson (YLW), Maddy Grossman (YLW)

The Terminus Dragons Big Players of the Week Overall Tally

3 – Zoe Johnson (YLW)

2 – Mike Reeves (Champ Men), Lachlan Viney (Champ Men), Anna Burrows (D1 Women), Eleni Valos (D1 Women), Matt Marcun (YLM), Jesse Macleod (YLM), Ace Adama (YLM), Jessica Del Brocco (YLW), Maddy Grossman (YLW)

1 – Trent Andre (Champ Men), Matt Hart (Champ Men), Alec Mulqueeney (Champ Men), Sean Conway (Champ Men), Gemma Fyffe (D1 Women), Tilly Grech (D1 Women), Rachel Jeffers (D1 Women), Josh Kohlman (YLM), Chris Allison (YLM), Zac Bezzina (YLM), Mitch Bacon (YLM), Sophie Jones (YLW), Mia Demarte (YLW), Jacinta Li (YLW), Caleb Lingwood-Smith (YLM)

• Camberwell Dragons’ Big V Players of the Week are proudly supported by our long-time Partner The Terminus. To find out what’s happening at the Termi, our home court for club events and good times, click HERE. For details about its Comedy Night this Thursday (May 15), click HERE.

• A reminder that the Termi is also hosting a Dragons Club Night from 5pm on Sunday, May 18. Children aged 12 and Under will eat free and bookings are essential. To secure your place today, click HERE

OUR WEEK AHEAD

Champ Men: v Sunbury @ Boroondara Sports Complex, Saturday, May 17, 7pm.
Division 1 Women: v Chelsea @ Boroondara Sports Complex, Saturday, May 17, 5pm.
Youth League Men: @ Bendigo, Sunday, May 18, 2pm.
Youth League Women: @ Albury Wodonga, Sunday, May 18, 12pm.

• For more information about Camberwell Dragons Big V program, email [email protected]

• To view the official Dragons Big V Game Day program, scan the QR Code on display at Boroondara Sports Complex over the weekend, or click after 10am on Saturday, May 17.

PHOTO: Craig Dingle, Melbourne Sports Photography.

This weekend’s Dragons Big V Game Day program, with Championship Men’s team big man Mike Reeves on the cover, is online now. Click or scan the QR Code on display at BSC tonight to get yours.

Tonight’s action at BSC tips off at 5pm, with our Division 1 Women hosting Whittlesea, and our Champ Men going head to head with Shepparton at 7pm. Tickets available at the door.

Our Youth League Men play Blackburn on the road at Mullum Mullum tonight, while our Youth League Women open a busy weekend on the road against Geelong United this afternoon before backing up for a Mother’s Day match-up with Wyndham at Eagle Stadium tomorrow.

Happy Mother’s Day from the Dragons to all the mums out there.

Camberwell Basketball is delighted to welcome Plus Fitness Hawthorn East as a Major Partner of our Association and Camberwell Dragons Big V Championship Men’s and Division 1 Women’s teams.

Located deep in the heart of Camberwell Basketball territory at the Junction, Plus Fitness Hawthorn offers an affordable, convenient and fun environment to exercise in 24/7, 365 days a year, and will be a training base for members of our senior Big V program.

“We’re excited to join forces with Plus Fitness Hawthorn East and looking forward to a long and successful association with a local business and team that shares our passion for community,” Camberwell Basketball Communications Manager Andrew Johnstone said.

“We’re proud to have them on our side and can’t wait to get to work with them at building an even bigger and stronger Camberwell Basketball and Dragons community.”

Plus Fitness Hawthorn East Club Manager Sara Galliani said: “Plus Fitness Hawthorn East is delighted to be a Major Partner of Camberwell Dragons’ Big V senior program. It’s wonderful to be the training base for the senior Big V program. We are so excited to welcome them to our brand-new gym and support them with their training! Go Camberwell Dragons!”

For more information about Plus Fitness Hawthorn East:

• Call 03 9081 3893.
• Email [email protected]
• Follow it on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/plusfitnesshawthorneast/
• Follow it on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094151005506
• Visit its website at https://www.plusfitness.com.au/gyms/hawthorn-east/

Even better, call in at 480 Riversdale Road, Hawthorn East and see for yourself what they have to offer, including their brand new top-of-the-range equipment, supportive staff, friendly community and Digital Cardio. And remember to tell them Camberwell Basketball and the Dragons sent you!

For more information about Camberwell Basketball and the Dragons Big V program, contact Andrew Johnstone at [email protected]

Register today at https://www.trybooking.com/DBLHT

Calling all Dragons, Community Basketball League, Camberwell District Basketball Association and affiliated Association and Club coaches …

Camberwell Dragons Directors of Coaching Steve Lunardon and Michael Dimattina and the club’s Culture and Leadership Coordinator, Trevor Rowe, will present a free Coaches’ Clinic at Canterbury Girls Secondary College on Monday, May 12 (7pm-9pm).

What you need to know:

WHAT: Camberwell Dragons Coaches’ Clinic, presented by Dragons Directors of Coaching Steve Lunardon and Michael Dimattina and the club’s Culture and Leadership Coordinator, Trevor Rowe.

WHERE: Canterbury Girls Secondary College, 16 Mangarra Road, Canterbury.

WHEN: Monday, May 12, 7pm-9pm

COST: This clinic is free for all Dragons, Community Basketball League, Camberwell District Basketball Association and affiliated Association and Club coaches.

REGISTER: Registration is required for this event and must close on Friday, May 9. Please register at https://www.trybooking.com/DBLHT

For more information, contact [email protected]

Mitch Bacon (pictured), Jesse Macleod, Jessica Del Brocco, Matt Hart and Lachlan Viney are Camberwell Dragons Big V Players of the Week. Our Players of the Week are proudly supported by The Terminus.

– Bacon finished with 10 points and nine assists as our Youth League Men fell on the road at Ringwood on Sunday, while Macleod was rewarded for his 24-point, 13-rebound double-double after the YLM took care of business against visiting Coburg at Boroondara Sports Complex (BSC) on Saturday night.

– Jessica Del Brocco put up 19 points (including five-three-pointers) and four rebounds for our Youth League Women, who couldn’t hold off Coburg in the second half at BSC on Saturday.

– Hart had 13 points for our Championship Men, who lost on the road at McKinnon on Saturday.

– And Viney closed the weekend with 19 points, eight assists and five steals as the Champ Men hit back from their loss to McKinnon to beat Wyndham on the road.

Week 1: Zoe Johnson (YLW), Matt Marcun (YLM), Jesse Macleod (YLM)
Week 2: Sophie Jones (YLW), Josh Kohlman (YLM), Matt Marcun (YLM), Anna Burrows (D1 Women)
Week 3: Ace Adama (YLM), Maddy Grossman (YLW), Mia Demarte (YLW), Gemma Fyffe (D1 Women), Tilly Grech (D1 Women), Lachlan Viney (Champ Men)
Week 4: Eleni Valos (D1 Women), Jessica Del Brocco (YLW), Zac Bezzina (YLM), Trent Andre (Champ Men)
Week 5: Mike Reeves (Champ Men), Eleni Valos (D1 Women), Jacinta Li (YLW), Chris Allison (YLM)
Week 6: Mike Reeves (Champ Men), Anna Burrows (D1 Women), Ace Adama (YLM), Zoe Johnson (YLW)
Week 7: Matt Hart (Champ Men), Lachlan Viney (Champ Men), Jesse Macleod (YLM), Mitch Bacon (YLM), Jessica Del Brocco (YLW)

The Terminus Dragons Big Players of the Week Overall Tally

2 – Mike Reeves (Champ Men), Lachlan Viney (Champ Men), Anna Burrows (D1 Women), Eleni Valos (D1 Women), Matt Marcun (YLM), Jesse Macleod (YLM), Ace Adama (YLM), Zoe Johnson (YLW), Jessica Del Brocco (YLW)
1 – Trent Andre (Champ Men), Matt Hart (Champ Men), Gemma Fyffe (D1 Women), Tilly Grech (D1 Women), Josh Kohlman (YLM), Chris Allison (YLM), Zac Bezzina (YLM), Mitch Bacon (YLM), Sophie Jones (YLW), Maddy Grossman (YLW), Mia Demarte (YLW), Jacinta Li (YLW)

• Camberwell Dragons’ Big V Players of the Week are proudly supported by our long-time Partner The Terminus. To find out what’s happening at the Termi, our home court for club events and good times, click HERE. For details about its Comedy Night on May 15, click HERE.

• The Termi is also hosting a Dragons Club Night from 5pm on Sunday, May 18. Children aged 12 and Under will eat free and bookings are essential. To secure your place today, click HERE

OUR WEEK AHEAD

Champ Men: v Shepparton at Boroondara Sports Complex, Saturday, May 10, 7pm; @ Keysborough, Sunday, May 11, 2pm.
Division 1 Women: v Whittlesea at Boroondara Sports Complex, Saturday, May 10, 5pm.
Youth League Men: @ Blackburn, Saturday, May 10, 6pm.
Youth League Women: @ Geelong United (The Geelong Arena), Saturday, May 10, 3pm; @ Wyndham, Sunday, May 11, 4pm.

• For more information about Camberwell Dragons Big V program, email [email protected]

• To view the official Dragons Big V Game Day program, scan the QR Code on display at Boroondara Sports Complex over the weekend, or click after 10am on Saturday, May 10.

PHOTO: Craig Dingle, Melbourne Sports Photography.

Club Culture & Leadership Coordinator Trevor Rowe will host an Information Night for Camberwell Dragons team managers and parents/guardians on Monday, May 26 (7pm-8pm).

This night will be a great opportunity for team managers and parents/guardians to meet Trevor, and to learn about the work he’s doing at the Dragons in his Culture and Leadership role and as a member of the organisation’s Child Safety Committee.

He will be available to answer questions throughout and at the end of his presentation, and attendees are urged to provide Trevor with feedback that will assist him and the club in our efforts to drive the Dragons program forward in these very important areas.

• Please note the venue for this presentation will be announced here and on our social media platforms shortly, and will be subject to the numbers wishing to attend. Registration for this event is required and must close no later than Monday, May 19. To register, please click HERE

For more information, please contact Andrew Johnstone at [email protected]

Mike Reeves led all scorers with 24 points, Lachlan Viney finished with 19 points, eight assists and five steals, and our Big V Championship Men held on for a 94-90 road win against Wyndham at Eagle Stadium on Sunday.

Reeves (pictured) added seven rebounds and two blocks, and Trent Andre handed out five assists to go with 13 points for the Dragons, who completed a 1-1 split of their weekend’s work after falling to league-leading Mackinnon at GESAC on Saturday night.

In other Dragons Big V action over the weekend:

• Jesse Macleod registered a 24-point, 13-rebound double-double as our Youth League Men rallied from four down at three quarter-time to hold off Coburg for a 77-73 win at Boroondara Sports Complex on Saturday night. The YLM finished 1-1 for the weekend after finding Ringwood too hot to handle at The Rings on Sunday. The Dragons are fifth on the YL1 Men ladder with a 6-4 record.

• And our Youth League Women started well but couldn’t hold back Coburg in the second half at BSC on Saturday night. Sophie Jones paced the Dragons with a 22-point, 14-rebound double-double, Zoe Johnson pulled down 25 boards and Jessica Del Brocco aded 19 points, four rebounds, three assists and three steals.

THE BIG V WEEK AHEAD

Tuesday – Watch our social media platforms to find out which of our Dragons were rewarded for their work over the weekend. Our Players of the Week awards are proudly supported by our great friends at The Terminus.

Saturday – Division 1 Women v Whittlesea (Boroondara Sports Complex, 5pm); Champ Men v Shepparton (Boroondara Sports Complex, 7pm); YLW @ Geelong United (The Arena, 3pm); YLM @ Blackburn (Mullum Mullum Stadium, 6pm).

Sunday – Champ Men @ Keysborough (Rowville Secondary College, Eastern Campus, 2pm).

DRAGONS NOTEBOOK

DRAGONS CLUB NIGHT: The Terminus will host a Camberwell Dragons Club Night from 5pm on Sunday, May 18, with all welcome. Children aged 12 and under will eat free and bookings are required. To secure your table today, click HERE  For more information about the night, click HERE or contact The Terminus Reservations Team at 9481 3182. The Terminus is a long-time supporter of Camberwell Basketball and the official Hospitality Partner of Camberwell Dragons. You’ll find The Termi at 492 Queens Parade, Fitzroy North.

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INTRO TO REP COACHING NIGHT: If you have an interest in coaching a junior representative team at Camberwell Dragons, then this one is for you. Junior Dragons Boys Director of Coaching Steve Lunardon will present a free and interactive 90-minute Intro to Rep Coaching session at the Camberwell District Basketball Office (CDBA) from 7pm on Monday night, May 19. To find out everything you need to know about this session, click HERE or contact Andrew Johnstone at [email protected] The CDBA office is at 606 High Street, Kew.

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DRAGONS COACHES’ CLINIC: Calling all Dragons, Community Basketball League, Camberwell District Basketball Association and affiliated Association and Club coaches … Camberwell Dragons Directors of Coaching Steve Lunardon and Michael Dimattina and the club’s Culture and Leadership Coordinator, Trevor Rowe, will present a free Coaches’ Clinic at Canterbury Girls Secondary College on Monday, May 12 (7pm-9pm). Registration is required for this event and must close this Friday (May 9). To register, please click HERE

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SAVE THE DATE. CLUB INFORMATION NIGHT: Club Culture & Leadership Coordinator Trevor Rowe will host an Information Night for Camberwell Dragons team managers and parents/guardians on Monday, May 26 (7pm-8pm). This night will be a great opportunity for team managers and parents/guardians to meet Trevor, and to learn about the work he’s doing at the Dragons in his Culture & Leadership role and as a member of the organisation’s Child Safety Committee. Attendees are urged to provide Trevor with feedback that will assist him and the club in our efforts to drive the Dragons program forward in thse very important areas. The venue for this presentation will be announced here and on our social media platforms shortly, and will be subject to the numbers wishing to attend. Registration for this event is required and must close no later than Monday, May 19. To register, please click HERE For more information, please contact Andrew Johnstone at [email protected]

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OUR PARTNERS: Camberwell Basketball and the Camberwell Dragons junior and Big V programs are proud to be associated with The Terminus, Courtney & Patterson Ford, Community Bank Inner East, Melbourne Sports Photography, OrthoSport Victoria Institute, Travel Latte, Drive Smart Driver Academy, No Limits Basketball, Sen Qi Chinese Cuisine, Squires Loft, Eastside Nutrition, BNF Coaching, TMC, Camberwell In Business and its members. For more information about Camberwell In Business, including its current members and events, please click HERE

For more information, please contact Andrew Johnstone at [email protected]

PHOTO: Craig Dingle, Melbourne Sports Photography.

Dragons forward Jesse Macleod (pictured) led the way with a 24-point, 13-rebound double-double as our Youth League Men rallied in the final quarter to turn back Coburg in their Big V clash at Boroondara Sports Complex on Saturday night.

Matt Marcun added 14 points and seven boards in the 77-73 win. Next up for our Youth League Men (6-3) is a 12pm Sunday road date with second-placed Ringwood (7-2) at The Rings.

In other Dragons Big V action last night:

• Coburg finished with a big second half to beat our Youth League Women 76-64 at BSC. Sophie Jones led the Dragons with a 22-point, 14-rebound double, Jessica Del Brocco added 19 points and three steals, and Zoe Johnson dominated the glass to finish with 25 boards.

• And our Championship Men had a tough night on the road against league leader McKinnon. The Cougars won its 100-85. Mike Reeves closed with 15 points and six rebounds to pace the Dragons and Ben Crowe added 15 points. The Champ Men are in action again today at Wyndham, with that one getting under way at 2pm.

Photo: Craig Dingle, Melbourne Sports Photography.