Do the Regs need to bring back the video?

Vote on the lastest poll if you want to see the Regulators highlight video back in action.

Management thought it was a bit self-indulgent and made the Regulators a bit soft, but with recent losses maybe they need some inspiration.





Hey Beyonce you sexy thing, why don't you sing to these people what they need to do! You go SISTA!

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CHOKE! Regulators drop 3rd in a row

The Regulators are starting to get a bad reputation...

It was the same sad story for the Regulators last night: slow start, gritty comeback, poor end-game execution, lose.

This time the Regs dug themselves a very deep hole early and only a few late buckets had them barely in the game at halftime - 14 to 23. Their opponent, VB's were a group of ageing, silvertopped veterans, some of who fought in World War 2. The Regulators usually eat these teams for breakfast, but it seems they had a belly full of complacency and were embarrassed at the half time buzzer.

Flipping the switch at halftime, the Regs clawed their way back with inspired defense leading to fast-break points and a phenomenal reject-then-coast-to-coast-layup from Sam (in career best form) to get the game back to a winnable position.

Mattyo found himself on the free throw line with a chance to tie it late, but perhaps with the recent memory of the Orlando Magic's free throw woes fresh in his mind, the usually rock-steady swingman clanged both and the game seemed out of reach. Another more likely reason for the missed freebies is he was in shock that the refs had not called a foul on him, (after getting some of the worst offensive foul and other calls you will ever see in a basketball game. Whatever Mattyo did to the refs, he might have to apologise).

VB's then headed to the line to ice the game with ten seconds left, and just to add another twist to this engrossing game, missed both and the Regs rebounded and headed down court.

Mattyo got into the paint and found Digs underneath in scoring position. The defense collapsed on him and with no time left he hoisted up a shot, drawing enough contact for a foul, basket missed, no whistle, buzzer sounds, game over.

Once again the Regs find themselves having to climb up to finals position down the stretch run of the season. Have no option but to regroup and get the win against Powerhouse 4 next week.

Regs suffer first loss to lucky Shooting Blanks 48-42

The Regulators were dealt their first loss Monday night to a scrappy young upstart - Shooting Blanks.

Not much to report on this one, all the shots fell for the other team, and still the Regs had a chance to win in the last five minutes.

Big test next week against Wasted who were strong last year and banging on the door to the top four. The Regs are barely holding that door closed at the four spot but might be able to get the dead-bolt secured if Sam makes a full recovery from Swine like symptoms have kept him off the court.

Here's the ladder...

Regs win 59-49. Ladder below

Season Schedule - quick fix

Here's a quick post up of the latest schedule.

Next game this Monday 4th May at 9.10

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Regulators Season 2009 promotional video

Regulators 2009 - GET SOME!

KAPOW! Regs bring the smackdown in season opener

Claude explodes for 31 as Regs open up a can on Elwood

Tied at the half, this beatdown was as convincing as it was brutal

Regulators 60
Elwood 36

For the Regulators, finding enough players to field a team was the only concern before the 6.40pm tipoff. By the games end the main issue was "can we do that again?"

With no less than five contracted Regulators out for the season opener and at least three players suffering nasty hangovers, a competitive effort would be good enough until the troops arrive. Two fill ins were required just to scratch together a starting five and with the season tipped off, the Regs were happy to go into the half tied at 24.

Any illusions of a down to the wire dogfight were quickly erased when the refs mercifully released the benches and both teams could play 5-on-5. Out came the crisp passing, the stifling defense, the double-teaming, the rotations, the ownage of rebounds, the outlet passes, the fast breaks and the 3-point shooting.

Yes this was one of those games. All of the Regs contributed to a quality play some of the time, Claude had a hand in almost all of them.

The last few minutes were a pure massacre and the young upstarts of Elwood got a severe lesson in pressure, poise, effort and teamwork.

With only one Regulator (Mal) possible for return next week, lets see if the Regs can back it up.

Long season ahead, but what a start...