South East Australian Basketball League
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The South East Australian Basketball League, often abbreviated to the SEABL consists of two men's and one women's conferences in the Australian Basketball Association
(ABA). The SEABL conferences are considered the strongest in the ABA, developing many emerging Australian Boomers
players, as well as fostering a highly competitive semi-professional competition. It is considered a second tier national competition to the NBL
. The league boasts teams from every state or territory other than Western Australia
and the Northern Territory
. Since its inception in 1981, the SEABL has provided an elite level of competition for Australian basketballers. Over the years, the league has grown in size and strength, and is now known as Australia’s premiere Winter basketball league.
.
The SEABL was divided into its current South and East Conference format in 1986 with teams from Victoria
, New South Wales
, Tasmania
and South Australia
. In 1998, when the NBL
changed from a Winter league to the Summer, the SEABL grew in strength because elite Australian basketballers could now play in both leagues. Over the years, teams from Queensland
and Australian Capital Territory
have been added to the league expanding its scope and solidifying its reputation as Australia's premiere Winter basketball league.
The Men's competition features 16 teams playing a 27 game season, with the top four teams from each conference making the finals. Due to international obligations, the AIS
only plays each team once and is not eligible for finals play.
In 1990, the SEABL Women's Competition was established. Currently, the Women's competition consists of 12 teams from Victoria
and Tasmania
, playing 22 games.
The SEABL will add a new Development League for both men and women commencing in the 2009 Season. Initially this will consist of only Victorian Clubs, but there are plans for future expansion to other states.
Life Members
Australian Basketball Association
The Australian Basketball Association, often abbreviated to the ABA, is the second-tiered semi-professional men's and women's basketball minor leagues in Australia which sit under the professional National Basketball League and Women's National Basketball League .The ABA is representative of the...
(ABA). The SEABL conferences are considered the strongest in the ABA, developing many emerging Australian Boomers
Australia national basketball team
The Australian national basketball team is the men's basketball side that represents Australia in international competitions. The team is known in Australia as the Boomers, an Australian slang term for Kangaroo. Australia is ranked 9th in the world and finished 7th at the 2008 Beijing Olympic...
players, as well as fostering a highly competitive semi-professional competition. It is considered a second tier national competition to the NBL
National Basketball League (Australasia)
The National Basketball League, also known as the iiNet NBL Championship for sponsorship reasons, is the pre-eminent men's professional basketball league in Australasia....
. The league boasts teams from every state or territory other than Western Australia
Western Australia
Western Australia is a state of Australia, occupying the entire western third of the Australian continent. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Great Australian Bight and Indian Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east and South Australia to the south-east...
and the Northern Territory
Northern Territory
The Northern Territory is a federal territory of Australia, occupying much of the centre of the mainland continent, as well as the central northern regions...
. Since its inception in 1981, the SEABL has provided an elite level of competition for Australian basketballers. Over the years, the league has grown in size and strength, and is now known as Australia’s premiere Winter basketball league.
Men's clubs
- Albury Wodonga BanditsAlbury Wodonga BanditsThe Albury-Wodonga Bandits play in the South Conference of the SEABL in the ABA.They have won just the solitary championship in 2001 and have endured a luckless existence since then, several times they were on the brink of extinction with large financial debts but are attempting a long-term return...
- Australian Institute of SportAustralian Institute of SportThe Australian Institute of Sport is a sports training institution in Australia with world class facilities and support services. The Institute's headquarters is situated in Canberra, the capital city of Australia. The 66.0 hectare site campus is in the northern suburb of Bruce, but some of the...
(not playing in the 2011 season due to U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
tour) - Ballarat MinersBallarat MinersThe Ballarat Miners play in the East Conference of the SEABL in the ABA.-Current roster:...
- Bendigo BravesBendigo BravesThe Bendigo Braves are a basketball team based in Bendigo, Victoria. They play in the East Conference of the SEABL in the ABA.-Current roster:-External links:***...
- Brisbane Spartans
- Canberra GunnersCanberra GunnersThe Canberra Gunners play in the East Conference of the South Eastern Australian Basketball League in the ABA. After the demise of the Canberra Cannons, they have become the premier men's basketball team in Canberra...
- Dandenong Rangers
- Frankston BluesFrankston BluesThe Frankston Blues play in the South Conference of the SEABL in the ABA.-Current roster:-External links:***...
- Geelong SupercatsGeelong SupercatsThe Geelong Supercats are an Australian basketball team, based in the Victorian City of Geelong, that currently plays in the Australian Basketball Association and previously played in the National Basketball League.-NBL History:...
- Hobart Chargers
- Kilsyth Cobras
- Knox Raiders
- Mount Gambier Pioneers
- Nunawading Spectres
- NW Tasmania Thunder
- Sandringham Sabres
Women's clubs
- Albury Wodonga Lady Bandits
- Ballarat Lady Miners
- Bendigo Lady Braves
- Brisbane Lady Spartans
- Dandenong Lady Rangers
- Frankston Lady Blues
- Kilsyth Lady Cobras
- Knox Lady Raiders
- Launceston Tornadoes
- Nunawading Lady Spectres
- NW Tasmania Lady Thunder
- Sandringham Lady Sabres
History
In 1981, the South Eastern Australian Basketball League (SEABL) was born when the Australian Club Championships ceased to operate due to the rise of Australia’s first truly national competition, the now professional National Basketball LeagueNational Basketball League (Australasia)
The National Basketball League, also known as the iiNet NBL Championship for sponsorship reasons, is the pre-eminent men's professional basketball league in Australasia....
.
The SEABL was divided into its current South and East Conference format in 1986 with teams from Victoria
Victoria (Australia)
Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively....
, New South Wales
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
, Tasmania
Tasmania
Tasmania is an Australian island and state. It is south of the continent, separated by Bass Strait. The state includes the island of Tasmania—the 26th largest island in the world—and the surrounding islands. The state has a population of 507,626 , of whom almost half reside in the greater Hobart...
and South Australia
South Australia
South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country. It covers some of the most arid parts of the continent; with a total land area of , it is the fourth largest of Australia's six states and two territories.South Australia shares borders with all of the mainland...
. In 1998, when the NBL
National Basketball League (Australia)
The National Basketball League, also known as the iiNet NBL Championship for sponsorship reasons, is the pre-eminent men's professional basketball league in Australasia....
changed from a Winter league to the Summer, the SEABL grew in strength because elite Australian basketballers could now play in both leagues. Over the years, teams from Queensland
Queensland
Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...
and Australian Capital Territory
Australian Capital Territory
The Australian Capital Territory, often abbreviated ACT, is the capital territory of the Commonwealth of Australia and is the smallest self-governing internal territory...
have been added to the league expanding its scope and solidifying its reputation as Australia's premiere Winter basketball league.
The Men's competition features 16 teams playing a 27 game season, with the top four teams from each conference making the finals. Due to international obligations, the AIS
Australian Institute of Sport
The Australian Institute of Sport is a sports training institution in Australia with world class facilities and support services. The Institute's headquarters is situated in Canberra, the capital city of Australia. The 66.0 hectare site campus is in the northern suburb of Bruce, but some of the...
only plays each team once and is not eligible for finals play.
In 1990, the SEABL Women's Competition was established. Currently, the Women's competition consists of 12 teams from Victoria
Victoria (Australia)
Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively....
and Tasmania
Tasmania
Tasmania is an Australian island and state. It is south of the continent, separated by Bass Strait. The state includes the island of Tasmania—the 26th largest island in the world—and the surrounding islands. The state has a population of 507,626 , of whom almost half reside in the greater Hobart...
, playing 22 games.
The SEABL will add a new Development League for both men and women commencing in the 2009 Season. Initially this will consist of only Victorian Clubs, but there are plans for future expansion to other states.
Life Members
- 1988 – Patricia Pitts
- 1989 – Ken Watson
- 1990 – Jason Placas
- 1992 – Chris Charles (deceased)
- 1999 – Max Brisbane
- 2003 – Pat Tilden
- 2003 – Glenise Clarke
- 2003 – Barbara Barton
Past winners
| Year | East Men | South Men | Women |
| 1981 | Geelong Cats Geelong Supercats The Geelong Supercats are an Australian basketball team, based in the Victorian City of Geelong, that currently plays in the Australian Basketball Association and previously played in the National Basketball League.-NBL History:... |
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| 1982 | Frankston Bears | ||
| 1983 | Melbourne Tigers Melbourne Tigers The Melbourne Tigers are Australia's oldest and most respected basketball team, established circa 1931 in a local church hall League. Entering the National Basketball League in 1984, they are now the only Melbourne team, after the South Dragons withdrew from the league.The Melbourne Tigers are the... |
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| 1984 | Chelsea Gulls | ||
| 1985 | Dandenong Rangers | ||
| 1986 | Dandenong Rangers | Newcastle Hunters | |
| 1987 | Adelaide Buffaloes | Ballarat Miners Ballarat Miners The Ballarat Miners play in the East Conference of the SEABL in the ABA.-Current roster:... |
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| 1988 | Bulleen Boomers | Bendigo Braves Bendigo Braves The Bendigo Braves are a basketball team based in Bendigo, Victoria. They play in the East Conference of the SEABL in the ABA.-Current roster:-External links:***... |
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| 1989 | Bulleen Boomers | Ballarat Miners Ballarat Miners The Ballarat Miners play in the East Conference of the SEABL in the ABA.-Current roster:... |
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| 1990 | Bendigo Braves Bendigo Braves The Bendigo Braves are a basketball team based in Bendigo, Victoria. They play in the East Conference of the SEABL in the ABA.-Current roster:-External links:***... |
Ballarat Miners Ballarat Miners The Ballarat Miners play in the East Conference of the SEABL in the ABA.-Current roster:... |
Dandenong Lady Rangers |
| 1991 | Ballarat Miners Ballarat Miners The Ballarat Miners play in the East Conference of the SEABL in the ABA.-Current roster:... |
Knox Raiders | Dandenong Lady Rangers |
| 1992 | Bayside Blues Frankston Blues The Frankston Blues play in the South Conference of the SEABL in the ABA.-Current roster:-External links:***... |
NE Melbourne Giants | Knox Raiders |
| 1993 | Sydney City Comets | Bayside Blues Frankston Blues The Frankston Blues play in the South Conference of the SEABL in the ABA.-Current roster:-External links:***... |
Frankston Blues |
| 1994 | Knox Raiders | Broadmeadows Broncos | Knox Raiders |
| 1995 | Nunawading Spectres | Frankston Blues Frankston Blues The Frankston Blues play in the South Conference of the SEABL in the ABA.-Current roster:-External links:***... |
Launceston Tornadoes |
| 1996 | Knox Raiders | NW Tasmania Originals | Knox Raiders |
| 1997 | Dandenong Rangers | Hobart Chargers | Frankston Blues |
| 1998 | Frankston Blues Frankston Blues The Frankston Blues play in the South Conference of the SEABL in the ABA.-Current roster:-External links:***... |
Hobart Chargers | Kilsyth Cobras |
| 1999 | Kilsyth Cobras | Geelong Supercats Geelong Supercats The Geelong Supercats are an Australian basketball team, based in the Victorian City of Geelong, that currently plays in the Australian Basketball Association and previously played in the National Basketball League.-NBL History:... |
Bendigo Lady Braves |
| 2000 | Frankston Blues Frankston Blues The Frankston Blues play in the South Conference of the SEABL in the ABA.-Current roster:-External links:***... |
Hobart Chargers | Bendigo Lady Braves |
| 2001 | Albury Wodonga Bandits Albury Wodonga Bandits The Albury-Wodonga Bandits play in the South Conference of the SEABL in the ABA.They have won just the solitary championship in 2001 and have endured a luckless existence since then, several times they were on the brink of extinction with large financial debts but are attempting a long-term return... |
Ballarat Miners Ballarat Miners The Ballarat Miners play in the East Conference of the SEABL in the ABA.-Current roster:... |
Dandenong Lady Rangers |
| 2002 | Australian Institute of Sport Australian Institute of Sport The Australian Institute of Sport is a sports training institution in Australia with world class facilities and support services. The Institute's headquarters is situated in Canberra, the capital city of Australia. The 66.0 hectare site campus is in the northern suburb of Bruce, but some of the... |
Hobart Chargers | Kilsyth Cobras |
| 2003 | Canberra Gunners Canberra Gunners The Canberra Gunners play in the East Conference of the South Eastern Australian Basketball League in the ABA. After the demise of the Canberra Cannons, they have become the premier men's basketball team in Canberra... |
Mount Gambier Pioneers | Bendigo Lady Braves |
| 2004 | Dandenong Rangers | NW Tasmania Thunder | Frankston Blues |
| 2005 | Geelong Supercats Geelong Supercats The Geelong Supercats are an Australian basketball team, based in the Victorian City of Geelong, that currently plays in the Australian Basketball Association and previously played in the National Basketball League.-NBL History:... |
Bendigo Braves Bendigo Braves The Bendigo Braves are a basketball team based in Bendigo, Victoria. They play in the East Conference of the SEABL in the ABA.-Current roster:-External links:***... |
Ballarat Lady Miners |
| 2006 | Geelong Supercats Geelong Supercats The Geelong Supercats are an Australian basketball team, based in the Victorian City of Geelong, that currently plays in the Australian Basketball Association and previously played in the National Basketball League.-NBL History:... |
Knox Raiders | Bendigo Lady Braves |
| 2007 | Geelong Supercats Geelong Supercats The Geelong Supercats are an Australian basketball team, based in the Victorian City of Geelong, that currently plays in the Australian Basketball Association and previously played in the National Basketball League.-NBL History:... |
Bendigo Braves Bendigo Braves The Bendigo Braves are a basketball team based in Bendigo, Victoria. They play in the East Conference of the SEABL in the ABA.-Current roster:-External links:***... |
Bendigo Lady Braves |
| 2008 | Knox Raiders | Hobart Chargers | Kilsyth Lady Cobras |
| 2009 | Knox Raiders | Frankston Blues Frankston Blues The Frankston Blues play in the South Conference of the SEABL in the ABA.-Current roster:-External links:***... |
Brisbane Lady Spartans |
| 2010 | Bendigo Braves Bendigo Braves The Bendigo Braves are a basketball team based in Bendigo, Victoria. They play in the East Conference of the SEABL in the ABA.-Current roster:-External links:***... |
Geelong Supercats Geelong Supercats The Geelong Supercats are an Australian basketball team, based in the Victorian City of Geelong, that currently plays in the Australian Basketball Association and previously played in the National Basketball League.-NBL History:... |
Dandenong Lady Rangers |