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...

Regs finish season with shabby loss, game footage shabby as well

An anti-climactic finish to the season as the Regulators get humbled by the Little Boys

The Regulators turned up 7-deep for the final game of the season and all looked good for a final win. A win would have the Regs on a three game win streak and give some respect to a difficult first season in E grade.

That did not happen.

What also didn't happen was a decent recording of the events. What you're about to see is the result. Best camera angles yet, but late with the taping and then battery runs flat. We'll get it right - NEXT YEAR!

Regs cruise to their sixth win of the year vs BOB

Mattyo had it going early and the Regs had BOB on the ropes.

But BOB came back late and some late-game heroics from Claude sealed the deal.

Highlights below:

Regs turn up - get the win.

Hollow forfeit win balanced by inspired half-court training session.

Unlike this guy, Westkoast didn't want to
take on the big guy, i.e - The Regulators

Looking to snap their two game losing streak, without the services of their hustle man, (Roopa - out for season) a major scoring threat, (Claude - no longer can do early games), and their mega-board-man (Matt Leonard - same reason as Claude) the remaining Regulators were, in short, HIGHLY MOTIVATED to prove they belong on the hallowed basketball Mecca that is court 3 at MSAC.

5.50 games are a delight if you are able to get there early and have an extended warm-up. I will elaborate:

• You have the authority to kick off any weak minded try-hard who's 'Just having shots' because you're a paying player who needs to warm up
• You can scope out the opposition as they arrive
• You can have a mini-game of 2-on-2 or 3-on-3 to really get ready for the game (I'd say your level of play goes up by 5-10% after having a few solid runs)
• You can search for and then lock in on what type of game you're going to have. Shot not falling? Look to pass and rebound. Hitting from 3? Tell the team to get you open. Ball keeps bouncing off your feet and out of bounds? Nominate to be score the game for the night...

But the opposition - WESTKOAST - did not show, and the Regulators took the win by way of forfeit.

Deciding to make the most of the facilities, the Regulators played and intense game of 3-on-3. Teams were decided by height, the game to be decided by classic playground rules (first to 11, have to lead by two - three-pointers worth two, any other shot - one).

From the get-go this game was played with manic intensity and aggression. Free of the shackles of a referee, pussy-fouls and by the book traveling calls, the Regulators played with a sharpness and cohesion not seen in some while.

Honors were split after two games and by that stage everyone was well knackered. With only two games left and no chance of a finals berth, lets see if this session of quality hoops translates into a winning finish to the season.

Regulators hurt by economic crisis - lose to Accurate Financial, lose Roopa for the season

Another balls 'n' all effort thwarted in crunch-time

The Regulators have had some heartbreaking losses in their history, yet I can't recall one as devastating as the loss on Monday.

The signs were good early as the Regs jumped out to a quick lead behind a solid shooting night from Ben Torrance and the always-steady Mat Owens. About five minutes in however, the tone of the game shifted dramatically.

Cult-figure and defensive specialist Roopa had barely checked into the game when, in typical fashion he chased down a loose ball, beat his man, drove the lane and rose up high to rebound his own shot.

"I heard a 'pop' and knew it wasn't a good thing. The massive pain in my knee gave me a clue as well." Roopa, post-game press conference.

With Roopa on the sidelines and Digs hungover and on daddy duties, it was up to the six remaining Regulators to win the game against the top team on the ladder. Once again Mattyo lead the charge, and when Claude entered he proceeded to catch fire and tons of shots from everywhere.

With Sam Fuggle back in the middle and Matt Leonard down low doing their thing, new recruit Mal Michael was able to play as a swingman and provide some timely offense.

The game was once again, tied at the half.

The second half was close before Accurate Financial (has there been a duller team name in the history of organised sports? Please comment if you have one), went on a run and looked to have the game wrapped up.

Ben Torrance again came up with the goods, draining back-to-back threes to bring the Regs back to within two points. Claude and Mattyo also provided late threes but it just wasn't enough.

Final score - Regulators 46 Accurate Financial 50

Video highlights including Roopas unfortunate injury below:

Regulators lose to Stayers in high-scoring battle

Regs play great, Stayers #12 plays better to shoot them down.

Notes before we go to the tape:

• The Regulators wore their alternate gold jersey for this game and could only be described as looking...RESPLENDENT!
• Stayers are 4th on the ladder, Regulators are ninth
• Everything was clicking for the Regulators - low turnovers, high shooting %, great ball movement and stifling defense
• The game was tied at halftime
• Not long after, the Regs had opened up a 10 point lead
• Then #12 for Stayers caught fire. He hit threes, jump-shots, drives and when double-teamed he found his teammates for easy baskets
• In the end it, sorry he and he alone was too much, but the crowd was treated to a great high-scoring game with tons of highlights

Now please enjoy the show:

Regs crush Powerhouse - exclusive footage!

As you can see below, it was the Matt Owens show, with a fair bit of Claude chipping in. The rest of the Regulators just had to stand around and watch.

Thanks to Powerhouse for giving us a nice percentage boost. Nah fanks aye!