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2006–07 NBL season
Professional basketball season
Professional basketball season
| Field | Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| title | 2006–07 NBL season | ||
| image | Philips Championship NBL.png | ||
| pixels | 250px | ||
| caption | Logo of the league sponsored by Philips | ||
| league | National Basketball League | ||
| season | 2006–07 | ||
| finals | Finals | ||
| finals_link | 2007 NBL Finals | ||
| champions | Brisbane Bullets (3rd title) | ||
| runners_up | Melbourne Tigers | ||
| semifinalists | Sydney Kings | ||
| Cairns Taipans | |||
| teams | 12 | ||
| dates | 20 September 2006 – 9 March 2007 | ||
| season_champs | Brisbane Bullets | ||
| TV | **Australia**:{{Plainlist | ||
| MVP | Sam Mackinnon (Brisbane) | MVP_link = NBL (Australia) Most Valuable Player | MVP_n = AUS |
| finals_MVP | Sam Mackinnon (Brisbane) | finals_MVP_link = NBL (Australia) Most Valuable Player – Grand Final | finals_MVP_n = AUS |
| efficiency_leader | epg = | epg_n = | |
| top_scorer | Carlos Powell (New Zealand) | ppg = 28.2 | ppg_n = USA |
| top_scorer_link | List of National Basketball League (Australia) annual scoring leaders | ||
| rebounds_leader | Rosell Ellis (South) | rpg = 11.4 | rpg_n = USA |
| assists_leader | Brett Maher (Adelaide) | apg = 6.6 | apg_n = AUS |
| seasonslist | List of NBL seasons | ||
| seasonslistnames | NBL | ||
| prevseason_link | 2005–06 NBL season | ||
| prevseason_year | 2005–06 | ||
| nextseason_link | 2007–08 NBL season | ||
| nextseason_year | 2007–08 |
Cairns Taipans
- Fox Sports
- Sky Sport
The 2006–07 NBL season was the 29th season of competition since its establishment in 1979. For the first time, a team was established from outside the Australasian area, with the Singapore Slingers taking over the licence of the Hunter Pirates. A new franchise, the South Dragons, was established in Melbourne, taking the number of teams to twelve.
The Brisbane Bullets established a new NBL record of 21 straight wins, including 18 in the regular season.
2006–07 league participants
Stadiums and locations
| Team | Region | CEO | Coach | Home Venue | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide 36ers | SA | Mike Daws | Phil Smyth | Distinctive Homes Dome | 8,000 |
| Brisbane Bullets | QLD | Jeff Van Groningen | Joey Wright | Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre | 4,000 |
| Cairns Taipans | QLD | Juanita O'Brien | Alan Black | Cairns Convention Centre | 5,300 |
| Melbourne Tigers | VIC | Seamus McPeake | Alan Westover | State Netball Centre | 3,500 |
| New Zealand Breakers | NZL | Richard Clarke | Andrej Lemanis | North Shore Events Centre | 4,400 |
| Perth Wildcats | WA | Nick Marvin | Scott Fisher | Challenge Stadium | 4,500 |
| Singapore Slingers | SIN | Bob Turner | Gordon McLeod | Singapore Indoor Stadium | 12,000 |
| South Dragons | VIC | Craig Armstead | Mark Price | ||
| Shane Heal | Melbourne Arena | 10,500 | |||
| Sydney Kings | NSW | Simon Allatson | Brian Goorjian | Sydney Entertainment Centre | 10,517 |
| Townsville Crocodiles | QLD | Ian Smythe | Trevor Gleeson | Townsville Entertainment Centre | 5,257 |
| West Sydney Razorbacks | NSW | Robbie Cadee | Mark Watkins | ||
| Cal Bruton | State Sports Centre | 5,006 | |||
| Wollongong Hawks | NSW | Paul Young | Brendan Joyce | ||
| Eric Cooks | WIN Entertainment Centre | 6,000 |
Pre-Season Blitz
The Blitz, which is the official pre-season tournament of the Philips Championship, was held in Coffs Harbour on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales from 8–10 September and featured all 12 NBL teams including the Dragons and Slingers, who were on show for the first time.
Blitz Group stage
- The top four teams of each pool qualify for quarter-finals.
| **Team** | Pts | W | L | PF | PA | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brisbane Bullets | 9 | 3 | 0 | 197 | 169 | +28 |
| 2 | Perth Wildcats | 7 | 2 | 1 | 173 | 172 | -1 |
| 3 | Adelaide 36ers | 5 | 1 | 2 | 173 | 161 | +12 |
| 4 | Melbourne Tigers | 5 | 1 | 2 | 159 | 165 | -6 |
| 5 | South Dragons | 5 | 1 | 2 | 149 | 159 | -10 |
| 6 | West Sydney Razorbacks | 5 | 1 | 2 | 142 | 167 | -25 |
| Sat 9 September 11:25 | **Perth Wildcats** | **67** | 62 | South Dragons |
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| **Team** | Pts | W | L | PF | PA | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Townsville Crocodiles | 9 | 3 | 0 | 177 | 156 | +21 |
| 2 | Sydney Kings | 9 | 3 | 0 | 174 | 158 | +16 |
| 3 | Cairns Taipans | 7 | 2 | 1 | 179 | 165 | +14 |
| 4 | Wollongong Hawks | 5 | 1 | 2 | 185 | 164 | +21 |
| 5 | New Zealand Breakers | 3 | 0 | 3 | 159 | 189 | -30 |
| 6 | Singapore Slingers | 3 | 0 | 3 | 140 | 182 | -42 |
| Sat 9 September 12:20 | Singapore Slingers | 39 | **68** | **Wollongong Hawks** |
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|}
Pre-Season Blitz finals series
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Pre-Season Blitz Awards
Most Valuable Player
C. J. Bruton (Brisbane Bullets)
All-Star Five
C. J. Bruton (Brisbane Bullets)
Cortez Groves (Wollongong Hawks)
Nick Horvath (Adelaide 36ers)
Sam Mackinnon (Brisbane Bullets)
Darryl McDonald (Melbourne Tigers)
Regular season
The 2006-07 Regular Season will take place over 21 Rounds between 20 September 2006 and 11 February 2007.
Round 1
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Round 3
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Round 4
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Round 5
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Round 6
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Round 7
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Round 8
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Round 9
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Round 10
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Round 11
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Round 12
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Round 13
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Round 14
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Round 15
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Round 16
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Round 17
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Round 18
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Round 19
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Round 20
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Round 21
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Ladder
The NBL tie-breaker system as outlined in the NBL Rules and Regulations states that in the case of an identical win–loss record, the results in games played between the teams will determine order of seeding.
*13-way Head-to-Head between Wollongong Hawks (4-2), New Zealand Breakers (4-2) and Adelaide 36ers (1-5). *
*2Wollongong Hawks won Head-to-Head (2-1). *
Finals
Main article: 2007 NBL Finals
Playoff bracket
Elimination Finals
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Semi-finals
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Grand Final
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All Star Game
Main article: 2006–07 NBL All-Star Game
Aussie All Stars
Starters
| Name | Club | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Anstey | Melbourne Tigers | Centre |
| Joe Ingles | South Dragons | Small forward |
| Sam Mackinnon | Brisbane Bullets | Power forward |
| Darryl McDonald | Melbourne Tigers | Point guard |
| Brad Newley | Townsville Crocodiles | Shooting guard |
Reserves
| Name | Club | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Pepper | New Zealand Breakers | Centre |
| C. J. Bruton | Brisbane Bullets | Guard |
| Tony Ronaldson | Perth Wildcats | Forward |
| Paul Rogers | Perth Wildcats | Centre |
| Martin Cattalini | Cairns Taipans | Forward |
World All Stars
Starters
| Name | Club | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Shawn Redhage | Perth Wildcats | Centre |
| Rashad Tucker | Melbourne Tigers | Power forward |
| Larry Abney | Townsville Crocodiles | Small forward |
| Cortez Groves | Wollongong Hawks | Point guard |
| Willie Farley | Adelaide 36ers | Shooting guard |
Reserves
| Name | Club | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Horvath | Adelaide 36ers | Power forward |
| Carlos Powell | New Zealand Breakers | Forward |
| Mike Helms | Singapore Slingers | Guard |
| Dave Thomas | Melbourne Tigers | Forward |
| Kevin Owens | Cairns Taipans | Centre |
Dunk Competition
- Carlos Powell (New Zealand Breakers)
Most Valuable Player
- Rashad Tucker (Melbourne Tigers) Representing the World All Starts - 21 points, 12 rebounds, 9 assists.
Awards
- NBL Most Valuable Player: Sam Mackinnon, Brisbane Bullets
- Larry Sengstock Medal (GF MVP): Sam Mackinnon, Brisbane Bullets
- Coach of the Year: Joey Wright, Brisbane Bullets
- Best Defensive Player: Sam Mackinnon, Brisbane Bullets
- Rookie of the Year: Joe Ingles, South Dragons
- Most Improved Player: Liam Rush, West Sydney Razorbacks
- Best Sixth Man: Stephen Hoare, Melbourne Tigers
All NBL Team
| # | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| PG | Dave Thomas | Melbourne Tigers |
| SG | Sam Mackinnon | Brisbane Bullets |
| SF | Martin Cattalini | Cairns Taipans |
| PF | Carlos Powell | New Zealand Breakers |
| C | Chris Anstey | Melbourne Tigers |
Philips Player of the Week
- Round 1: John Rillie (Townsville Crocodiles)
- Round 2: Martin Cattalini (Cairns Taipans)
- Round 3: Shawn Redhage (Perth Wildcats)
- Round 4: Cortez Groves (Wollongong Hawks)
- Round 5: Carlos Powell (New Zealand Breakers)
- Round 6: Brad Newley (Townsville Crocodiles)
- Round 7 – Carlos Powell (New Zealand Breakers) Named twice
- Round 8 – Shawn Redhage (Perth Wildcats) Named twice
- Round 9 – Larry Abney (Townsville Crocodiles)
- Round 10 – Martin Cattalini (Cairns Taipans) Named twice
- Round 11 - John Rillie (Townsville Crocodiles) Named twice
- Round 12: - Marquin Chandler (Singapore Slingers)
- Round 13 – Carlos Powell (New Zealand Breakers) Named three times
- Round 14 - Sam Mackinnon (Brisbane Bullets)
- Round 15 - Rosell Ellis (South Dragons)
- Round 16 - Ed Scott (Sydney Kings)
- Round 17 - Adam Ballinger (Wollongong Hawks)
- Round 18 - Chris Anstey (Melbourne Tigers)
- Round 19 - Dusty Rychart (Brisbane Bullets)
- Round 20 - Chris Anstey (Melbourne Tigers) Named twice
- Round 21 - John Rillie (Townsville Crocodiles) Named three times
Philips Player of the Month
- September/October: Martin Cattalini (Cairns Taipans)
- November – Carlos Powell (New Zealand Breakers)
- December - Carlos Powell (New Zealand Breakers) Named twice
Coach of the Month
- September/October: Scott Fisher (Perth Wildcats)
- November – Joey Wright (Brisbane Bullets)
- December - Trevor Gleeson (Townsville Crocodiles)
References
- Mark Price resigned as South Dragons coach on 23 October 2006, Shane Heal took over the role as coach and became only the 23rd player/coach in NBL history.
- Mark Watkins was sacked as West Sydney Razorbacks coach on 16 November 2006, Cal Bruton took over as head coach
- Brendan Joyce was sacked as Wollongong Hawks coach on 27 December 2006, Eric Cooks took over as head coach
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20070914074808/http://www.nbl.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&aid=4802 All-NBL team released]
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