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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.

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