Joe Hurst - Hobart Tassie Devils

Jumpin’ Joe Hurst was brought in by the Hobart Devils to replace Steve Carfino and did so with honours winning the MVP award in his first season. The year was 1988 and he averaged 32 points, 9.5 rebounds and 1.7 steals per game. He was one of the first “high flyers” in the league and despite only playing three full seasons in the NBL Joe stayed in Australia playing in the SEABL for many years after.

Normally I'd include a photo of Joe for the post ... but since he played in the late 80's and early 90's, there are seemingly no photos of him online. I was going to scour through my basketball magazines but I'm pretty sure the first copy of One on One I bought was around 94/95.

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Steve Woodberry - Brisbane Bullets

Today's Brisbane Bullets Legend is Steve Woodberry. 

Steve Woodberry came to the NBL in ’95 after a successful college career at Kansas and was an instant favourite for MVP averaging 24ppg, 7rpg and 7apg for the Gold Coast. Woodberry joined Brisbane in ’96 and his best year was in ’99 when he put up almost 28ppg, 8rpg, 5apg and 2spg.

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Simon Dwight - West Sydney Razorbacks

Let me tell you a story about the NBL player that turned down an offer to play in the NBA ...

Simon Dwight signed with the West Sydney Razorbacks in 1999 after he turned down an offer to play with the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA (yes, you read that right).

 

Simon led the league in blocks & blocks per game for 8 of 11 NBL seasons. Helping take West Sydney to the finals, 2004 was one of Simon’s best averaging 15 points, 9 rebounds, 4 blocks and 4 assists. Dwight's career was cut shot in 2005 due to major knee injuries.

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Darryl McDonald - North Melbourne Giants

Today we feature one of the greatest point guards our league has ever seen.

Darryl McDonald made an immediate impact when he entered the league in ’94 leading the North Melbourne Giants to the title and being runner-up for the MVP (which he was again in ’97). D-Mac’s averages in ’94 were 19 points, 10 assists, 5 rebounds and almost 5 steals! Despite entering the league at the age of 30, McDonald went on to play for 14 seasons in the NBL.
 

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Calvin Talford - Hobart Devils

Today our feature Hobart Devils player is 1992 college dunk champ Calvin Talford.

Calvin Talford is the Chris Jent of the Hobart Devils in that he played just one season in the NBL (’94). He shares the record for most points in a debut scoring 50... points against the Brisbane Bullets (I was at that game and was blown away by the show he put on). He was one of the most exciting players in the league and averaged 22 points, 6 rebounds and shot over 52% from the field.

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Calvin in action in the '94 NBL Dunk Comp
 

 

Ron "The Rat" Radliff - Brisbane Bullets

Today I'm repp'ing Ron "The Rat" Radliff.

Growing up everyone loved Leroy ... and sure, I did too ... but I like to be different, so my favourite Brisbane Bullets player was Ron.

In the years that I worked with the team my spot on the media bench was next to the coaching staff so I enjoyed chatting to Radliff during the games. A very laid back, quiet but friendly guy and a true legend of the NBL.

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Hobart Tassie Devils t-shirts

Gather round and let me tell you about a time when the NBL was booming and there was a team in almost every capital city … including Hobart!

This one is for the “veterans” amongst us as Tasmania hasn’t had a team in the league since 1996....

Back in the day, there was a time when the Hobart Tassie Devils attracted some great names from the US. Yes, I’m not quite sure how they did it either?!

Don’t believe it? Well representing the Devils in our “Legends” series are Steve Carfino, Wayne McDaniel, Jumpin’ Joe Hurst, Eric Bailey, Calvin Talford and Paul Stanley.

Tasmania, its time to represent, show your support for our game. Like, share and shop!

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PS. And if you don’t recognise all of the names mentioned above click on the link and find out more about them.