Both the Women's and Men's Merriwa Tavern & Bistro Joondalup City Wolves teams have won their way through in two to the 2016 SBL Semi-Finals series.

The Men's team were the first to qualify, beating the Perth Redbacks by an enormous 25 points.

It was a ruthless Wolves outfit that presented at Belmont Leisure Centre on Friday night. As news spread through the stadium of Greg HIRE's late omission, the Wolves starting 5 quickly transfixed the crowd's attention to the blistering start to the game and their demonstration of elite Basketball. 

Rob HUNTINGTON was left all alone at the top of the arc on three occasions in a row, dropping three triples for 9pts in a matter of minutes. He finished with an equal game high 26pts including 4 triples, and 9reb in a starring role. 

Kevin DAVIS played finals Basketball, dazzling the crowd with his aerial work and proving nigh impossible to defend. When 'KD' gets going, it's a genuine joy to watch. He put together 22pts and a mighty 16reb, snatching everything at both ends. 

Trian ILIADIS was dynamic, shooting 22pts including 4 from the arc, along with 7 assists and 9 rebounds of his own. His industrious game-style and willingness to work hard at both ends of the floor is considerable ammunition for the Wolves. 

Coach ETTRIDGE, who outmanoeuvred the Redbacks coaching staff all evening, praised the role his big men played in the one-sided outcome when speaking post-game to SBL Media.

"Robbie was phenomenal and what do you say about Kevin. The guys just went out in that last quarter and asserted their dominance and made sure there was no question we were going to take care of business" Ettridge said. 

Your Wolfpack Semi-Finals Fixture is HERE

 

Wolves 103 def Redbacks 78

 

Following Friday evening's Wolves triumph, the Lady Wolves travelled to Cockburn on Saturday evening to contest the Cougars in what would be their third game against each other in as many weeks. 

The Lady Wolves have been the form team of the WSBL competition this season, and have played disciplined and team-first Basketball under the expert tutelage of Coach FRIDAY.

Respected SBL media staffer Chris PIKE provided an objective post-match analysis of a game that the Wolfpack were confident of being able to secure despite the quality opposition.

The Lady Wolfpack did well shooting 45 per cent from the field to 37 per cent from the Cougars, but it was on the glass Joondalup really dominated with 49 boards to 27, including 20 at the offensive end to nine to help them control the possession game.

Nikita-Lee MARTIN top-scored for the Wolves with 23 points, eight rebounds and three blocked shots.

Klara WISCHER contributed 20 points, eight boards, six assists and two steals as well for Joondalup while Amy KIDNER added 13 points and five rebounds, Ellyce IRONMONGER 11 points, 18 boards and five assists, and Shani AMOS six points, eight rebounds, seven assists and four steals.

Sherelle KNIGHT again provided a spark off the bench as husband Matt and their two daughters watched on, adding seven points and two assists in almost 17 minutes of court time.

Coach FRIDAY now plans ahead for Semi-Final opponent the Perry Lakes Hawks which may well prove to be a truly engrossing battle fought between the ball handlers and 3pt shooters. 

 

Wolves 84 def Cougars 63

 

Your Wolfpack Semi-Finals Fixture is HERE