Brannen, Abney to make All-Star appearances
Brisbane Bullets import Bobby Brannen has been named to replace Brant Bailey for the World All-Stars in the
2005 NBL All-Star Game, while Townsville’s Larry Abney will now compete in the Dunk Competition in place of
injured star Rashad Tucker.
Brannen has been given the opportunity to show his stuff at the Virgin Blue Velocity NBL All-Star Game
after the New Zealand Breakers waived Bailey from their 2005-06 roster, making him ineligible for the All-Star
Game.
Brannen has been on fire in recent weeks, averaging 15.9 points, 8.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 22
appearances for the Bullets this season. The 202cm forward will now make his All-Star debut on 27 December at
the Sydney Entertainment Centre.
Abney, who stands 203cm tall, has been added to the field for the Philips Dunk Competition after an injury
to Melbourne Tigers guard Rashad Tucker forced him to withdraw. It will be the popular Croc’s first
appearance in the event and caps what has already been an impressive debut season as a Philips Championship
import.
The Dunk Competition will feature some of the most exciting aerial artists in the Philips Championship. The
first round for the event will be held prior to the NBL All-Star Game with the final to take place at
half time.
Abney will join local Sydney favourite Rolan Roberts (Sydney Kings), Liam Rush (Perth Wildcats), Cortez
Groves (Wollongong Hawks), Pero Vasiljevic (West Sydney Razorbacks) and Everard Bartlett (New Zealand) in the
event.
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Aussie All-Stars |
| Starters |
| Guard :: CJ Bruton (Sydney Kings) |
| Guard :: Darryl McDonald (Melbourne Tigers) |
| Forward :: Martin Cattalini (Cairns Taipans) |
| Forward :: Glen Saville (Wollongong Hawks) |
| Centre :: Chris Anstey (Melbourne Tigers) |
| Bench |
| Guard :: Jason Smith (Sydney Kings) |
| Guard :: Brett Maher (Adelaide 36ers) |
| Forward :: Sam Mackinnon (Brisbane Bullets) |
| Forward :: Scott McGregor (West Sydney) |
| Centre :: Mark Bradtke (Brisbane Bullets) |
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World All-Stars |
| Starters |
| Guard :: Cortez Groves (Wollongong Hawks) |
| Guard :: Dave Thomas (Melbourne Tigers) |
| Forward :: Shawn Redhage (Perth Wildcats) |
| Forward :: Dusty Rychart (Adelaide 36ers) |
| Centre :: Larry Abney (Townsville) |
| Bench |
| Guard :: Mike Helms (Hunter Pirates) |
| Guard :: Willie Farley (Adelaide 36ers) |
| Forward :: Bobby Brannen (Brisbane Bullets) |
| Forward :: Adam Ballinger (Wollongong) |
| Centre :: Rolan Roberts – Centre (Sydney) |
| Guard :: Liu Wei (Shanghai Sharks) |
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Tickets for the NBL All-Star Game and the Dunk Competition are still available from Ticketmaster
(phone 136 100 or www.ticketmaster.com.au).
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All-Stars Dunk Competition Field Selected (Thurs Nov 24)
Smyth and Goorjian to lead NBL All-Stars (Mon Nov 21)
NBL All-Star format revealed (Sat Nov 5)
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