Pepe visits Smethurst then Pirates

In the aftermath of last month’s media raids and the growing protests in Hong Kong, BSL staged their own raid on the Pirates cojones where sound tactics and skill saw them fend off the seafarers from the south. BSL totally outclassed the Pirates on this occasion. Their passing and overall cohesion was impressive to watch. Read More …

Pirates fall short again

It was always going to be a tough ask for the Pirates to come up with the goods this time around against the Mules but despite what the pundits were saying, the Pirates gave it a good crack. The fundamental differences, and it became noticeable in the third quarter, were field goal percentage and turnovers Read More …

Broken Hill break down

After being defeated at the hands of the Bobcats last round, the Pirates made some sound adjustments that would ultimately change the course of history; basketball history. Monday night’s game also marked the return of Daz Jamieson (2 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist) who had been out with an injured leg since last season. But Read More …

Pirates crumble under sound of Cannons

Out muscled and out gunned, the Pirates could not stop the advance of the dreaded Cannons as they went about depriving the scurvy sea-dogs of their much needed competition points. From the beginning it was clear that the Cannons were going to take advantage of their post play and force their way into the paint. Read More …

Hawks lose control against Pirates

While having the benefit of most of the statistics throughout the night, the Hawks just couldn’t close it out against the Pirates in the season’s first overtime game of 2019. Hawks superstar, Tim Thurgar (24 points, 10 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals) didn’t waste any time proving why he is on track to become the Read More …

The Quick and the Fred

Outgunned and outpaced, the Pirates were taught a lesson by the Bravehearts as they attempted to put the still raw memories of the 2018-19 finals series behind them. If there was one thing better than the crisp passing of the Bravehearts that got them the win on Monday night then it was their pace. The Read More …

BSL Come Up

With BSL owner, Steven Kapur, courtside for their first appearance against the Pirates for 2019, he would have known that he was in for a good show. Even though BSL looked to have had the advantage in almost every department, the Pirates found a way to remain competitive and within striking distance of an upset Read More …

Pirates Return for Another Season

After a brief break, the Pirates were back at it again on Monday night when they took on the Cannons in their first game of the new season. Making his long comeback to the game, Christian Boura (2 rebounds, 1 assist), was keen to get amongst the action early, grabbing some handy rebounds and assists Read More …

Mules Kick Ass

In a stunning display of basketball, the Mules defeated the Pirates 65 to 32 in front of a packed out finals crowd at the AIS Arena. The Mules were firmly in control from start to finish with their outside shooting stopping the Pirates in their tracks. For the Pirates, they simply couldn’t connect on offence Read More …