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For the first time since their arrival in the CPL, the Pirates looked to be in a fight they could win. Then they found out that they were against the fightingest squad in the fightingest team in the third fightingest league in the competition. Trading basket for basket in the first quarter, the Pirates had Read More …
In the beginning, there was just the darkness that was filled only by the points of the Diablos as they took an early eight point lead leaving the Pirates scoreless for the first ten minutes of play. Things picked-up for the rogue rapscallions in the second and third periods where they went on a hot Read More …
Struggling for consistency, the Pirates suffered another heavy loss on Tuesday night, this time against the Beavers who were fresh from their recent demolition of the Old Cotter Dam and experienced little difficulty demolishing the Pirates over forty minutes of play. Thankfully, members from the ACT Emergency Services Bureau and the State Emergency Service were Read More …
Coming on the back of a dismal performance last week against Shoot The J, the Pirates were keen to redeem themselves in the eyes of their fans as they set about tranquilizing the in-form Bears. Getting off to a good start, the Pirates posted eight points in the first four minutes of play as the Read More …
While most of Canberra was fixated on the impending release of the federal budget, those with better priorities were either courtside at the Australian Institute of Sport or watching live on the Box Network as a demoralised Pirates outfit crashed hard Tuesday night, failing to fully respect their opponents and ultimately paying a high price Read More …
Making their debut at the Australian Institute of Sport, the Pirates faced some stinging opposition from the Hornets and not knowing exactly what to expect from their adversaries, the Pirates struggled to get into the game. Allowing the Hornets to take an early eight point lead did not bode well for the league’s newcomers but Read More …
Playing in what could be their final ever match at the Tuggeranong Treasure Dome, the Pirates were soundly beaten by a 66’ers side who were on fire nailing everything on the court, including Mrs. Davy Jones’ locker which was in need of urgent attention. The Pirates needed to lift for their final game of the Read More …
While most families were enjoying the four-day Easter holiday at the traditional Royal Easter Show, a group of half-robot, half-panda mutants briefly stole focus from those Sydneysiders to defeat an arrogant Pirates crew. Holidays, attitude and ultimately frustration got the better of the Pirates on Monday night as the Robo Pandas Rick-rolled the scurvy laced Read More …
Just as the sun is setting on another Australian summer and another CMG competition, the sun was also beginning to set on bitter rivals Easts after the Pirates toughed it out to score a thrilling come-from-behind victory. Missing some of their big guns due to injury and suspensions, Easts were always going to be at Read More …
The Duke himself was on-hand to witness the tragedy that was the Pirates versus We Got Game match, taking aim at some of the players before being asked to holster his weapons. No, we’re not talking about John Wayne, nor are we talking about representatives from Duke University. We are in fact referring to none Read More …