VIC Round 3 Beyond the Scoreboard
Two players finished one assist short of triple-doubles. Another pulled down 20 rebounds while scoring 44 points.
Round 3 delivered plenty of individual highlights across Sunday’s six games, but some of the most valuable contributions came through creating opportunities, recovering missed shots and protecting the basket.
Angus does a bit of everything
Charlie Angus produced one of the round’s most complete performances in the Hornets’ 104–81 win over the Reapers: 33 points, 11 rebounds, nine assists, two steals and one block. He finished just one assist short of a triple-double, combining a big scoring afternoon with creating baskets for teammates.
Jarvis Krug added 20 points and 12 rebounds, while Harry Mann showed how much influence a player can have with seven points. Mann collected 17 rebounds, including eight offensive boards, and blocked four shots.
For the Reapers, Linhao (Mark) Ma recorded 20 points, six rebounds, five assists and two blocks without a turnover. Hamish van de Kamp added 20 points, six rebounds, three steals and three blocks.
The scoring stood out, but there was plenty to learn from the rebounding, passing and defensive contributions around it.
Machar leads a balanced Bulldogs response
John Machar also came within one assist of a triple-double, finishing with 30 points, 13 rebounds, nine assists and four steals in the Bulldogs’ 112–78 win over the Vipers.
Lennox Fishenden contributed 20 points, while Riley Johnson recorded 10 points, 13 rebounds and three assists without a turnover. Deng Deng added another double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds.
The Bulldogs finished with a 61–32 rebounding advantage, including 25 offensive boards. Those recoveries gave their offence repeated opportunities after missed shots.
Yarni Appla supplied a strong all-round performance for the Vipers with 25 points, 12 rebounds, two steals and three blocks. Isaiah Prince added 15 points and seven assists.
Machar’s individual numbers led the way, with contributions spread throughout the Bulldogs’ lineup.
Bloore’s influence extends to the glass
James Bloore followed his record-setting Round 2 with 44 points and 20 rebounds as the Lions defeated the Dragons 103–83.
Eight of his rebounds came at the offensive end. Alongside his scoring, those recoveries provided further opportunities for the Lions to attack.
Aiden Turkkan offered another example of contributing beyond points, finishing with eight rebounds and seven assists despite scoring just two. Angus Gillon added 10 points and six assists, while John Sanderson scored 16.
For the Dragons, Oscar Hipfel continued to contribute across several areas with 24 points, six rebounds, six assists, two steals and one block.
Bloore’s scoring was substantial, but his rebounding and the playmaking around him deserve attention alongside it.
Keogh and the Lightning keep recovering possessions
Liam Keogh backed up his strong season debut with 29 points, 17 rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block in the Lightning’s 106–63 win over the Cowboys.
Nine of his rebounds were offensive. Across his first two appearances, he has now collected 19 offensive boards.
James Munslow added 10 points and 10 rebounds, while Xander Marchione contributed seven points, 10 rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks.
The Lightning finished with 66 rebounds, including 27 at the offensive end. That collective work is worth watching alongside the scoring highlights.
For the Cowboys, Isaac Dowling recorded 16 points and nine rebounds, while Charlie Piper added 16 points, five rebounds and four three-pointers.
Tian combines scoring with creating
Colin Tian put together 28 points, seven rebounds, 11 assists, three steals and one block, with just one turnover, in the Sharks’ 110–63 win over the Bears.
He also made six of his nine three-point attempts. His afternoon combined accurate outside shooting with creating opportunities for others and looking after possession.
Angus Cutfield added 19 points, six rebounds and three steals. Reef Taplin finished with 15 points and 12 rebounds, including nine offensive boards, without a turnover.
For the Bears, Logan Robey recorded 12 points, 12 rebounds and two blocks, while Jake Hyman contributed 15 points, seven rebounds, three assists and two steals.
Tian’s 11 assists and Taplin’s work on the offensive glass were different ways of helping the Sharks generate scoring opportunities.
Connolly and King contribute at both ends
The Scorpions defeated the Knights 70–62, with Angus Connolly recording 13 points, 10 rebounds, three assists and five blocks.
Rylan King added nine points, 10 rebounds, three assists, five steals and one block. Charlie Graetz collected eight rebounds, including five offensive boards, despite scoring just two points.
The Knights also had substantial contributions beyond scoring. Emmanuel Mgbadiefe finished with 10 points, 16 rebounds, five assists, two steals and three blocks, while Declan Reno added 14 points, 14 rebounds, three assists and two blocks.
These were performances worth examining across the whole box score: rebounding, creating for teammates and making defensive plays all featured prominently.
Give yourself more ways to contribute
Round 3 offered several useful examples for players reviewing their own performances.
A quiet scoring game can still include strong rebounding and passing. A big scoring game can carry even more value when it comes with defensive effort and extra possessions.
Use your box score to identify something worth reviewing, then find it in the footage. Watch how you pursued a rebound, created a passing angle or positioned yourself to contest a shot. The numbers can help you choose where to look; the film helps explain what happened.
Round 3 results
| Winning team | Score | Opposition |
|---|---|---|
| Sharks | 110–63 | Bears |
| Hornets | 104–81 | Reapers |
| Lightning | 106–63 | Cowboys |
| Lions | 103–83 | Dragons |
| Bulldogs | 112–78 | Vipers |
| Scorpions | 70–62 | Knights |