Brave Chargers Fall Just Short
By Cameron Whiteley
An amazing 2008 season ended in heartbreak for the Oasis Hobart Chargers on Sunday afternoon, losing the ABA National Final 99-103 in a thrilling game against the Rockhampton Rockets. Scores were close all game, with the pulsating contest only decided in the last few seconds of the match. Anthony Stewart top scored for Hobart with 27 points, while Mark Banovic hit 26 points. The loss brought down the curtain on a stellar year which saw the Chargers defy the odds and take all before them on the way to the South Conference and then SEABL Championship.
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Chargers Tame Tigers in Overtime Thriller
By Cameron Whiteley
The Oasis Hobart Chargers wrote another amazing chapter in their 2008 season with a thrilling 128-126 overtime victory over the Melbourne Tigers in the ABA National Semi-Final at MSAC on Saturday night, launching them into Sunday’s National Final against the Rockhampton Rockets. It was a classic contest all night, featuring high shooting percentages, great individual efforts and some crucial shots. With 1.7 seconds on the clock in regulation, Daryl Corletto received an inbound pass, banking home a 3-pointer to send the match into overtime, but the Chargers scored 7-5 in the extra period much to the delight of their fans who had travelled over to Melbourne.
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WNBL Pre-Season Game
Dandenong Rangers vs Tasmania
Sunday October 5 2008
Aurora Sports Stadium 12 noon
Tickets at the door - Adults $5, Children $2