Regs lose season opener, win hearts.

This is the wife of Ice-T. Recognise.

Undermanned, the Regulators showed what can be possible this year in a fast-paced, high-scoring game.

Only three Regulators were able to get to the game, Centre Sam and Guards Digs and Ben. After borrowing a player from the other team, the Regs got rolling and showed some good basketball throughout the contest.

Free agent signing Sam Fuggle dominated in the post against a strong defence. Fans are looking forward to a full season of steady post play from the big man and judging from this game they won't be disappointed. He could have scored plenty down low, but was happy enough to give it up and get others involved.

And get involved they did, Digs continued to score baskets with drives, blistering speed in transition and even pulled up for a couple of jumpers. The drive seems to be his main weapon now as the 3 point shot and outside jumpers are still on extended leave. Until defenders play off him a bit, he will hurt them inside.

Ben Torrance, bravely playing with a crippling groin injury, could only manage to jog in straight lines. This may have slowed lesser players, but Torrance used it as a showcase for his deadly 3 point range. 12 points on 4 triples proving that even on one leg, 'Lights Out' Torrance is all class.

As to the whereabouts of the rest of the team, Reubens' press release of not being able to play came too late for the officials. Roopa should have been notified again (will note this for future) and it's been reported Matt & Matt had a grand final before this game. We can only assume they won that fucker and were celebrating forthwith. If that's the case - I raise my glass to them and say 'Cheers - now come help the Regs win some Fucking games!'