Blogg, Machar fall just short in NBL1 Grand Finals

It was a heartbreaking weekend for Melbourne United’s NBL1 stars, with both Sandringham and Forestville coming up short in their Conference Championship games.

Sabres star and Sandringham local Campbell Blogg did all he could to give his side the best chance to bring home gold, scoring 28 points, throwing down a pair of nasty dunks in the process.

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Unfortunately for Blogg, along with MU Assistant Coach David Barlow, who tallied five points and three rebounds of his own, it wasn’t enough, as Knox pulled away down the stretch to win by four points.

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NBL1 South - Saturday 12th August:

Knox Raiders 90 def Sandringham Sabres 86

Blogg - 28 points, four rebounds, one steal in 34 minutes.

In the Central Conference, fellow DP Malith Machar similarly tasted defeat, with his Forestville Eagles falling by 11 points to the West Adelaide Bearcats.

Playing almost every minute of the contest, Machar struggled to get going, ending the game with seven points.

With the conclusion of his season, Machar is expected to join United in Melbourne in the coming days.

NBL1 Central - Sunday 12th August:

West Adelaide Bearcats 106 def Forestville Eagles 95

Machar: Seven points, seven rebounds, two blocks, one steal.

Photo - Trent Moore/ Ian Knight Photography