Melbourne Hotel Celtics
Melbourne Hotel Celtics
The Melbourne Hotel Celtics are now the Division 1 Champions in Bundaberg for the 2nd consecutive season.
And don't forget after the game we will be visiting The Blue Water Sports Club for a hearty meal cooked to perfection and an opportunity to watch the National Basketball League on Tv.
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Nathan Marsh
Player Name: Nathan Marsh
DOB: 1994
Years playing Basketball; 3 Years
Current Teams;
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Co-captain Under 16 Bundaberg Bulls
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Melbourne Hotel Celtics
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Queensland Under 16 South State Squad
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Wide Bay Representative Team for State Schools Championships
Playing HISTORY; Have had a ball for the last 3 years including captaining the Wide Bay team playing other Queensland areas at Runaway Bay, played Division 1 in the State Classics 2007 in Brisbane. Have won MVP twice at Bundaberg Basketball.
Coaching History; Just helping Pags!!
Aspirations or goals for basketball; NBA (of course, but would settle for the Boomers!!)
Dream job; Professional basketball player or an Architect.
Why you joined the Celtics; Cause I love basketball!!
Most admired sports people; Shaquille O'Neal, Michael Jordan
Most admired people; My Mum, Dad and my brother Ryan.
Most admired basketball players; All the NBA players
Favourite Movie; Anything to do with basketball
Favourite Music; Chris Brown's music
Favourite Books; Basketball magazines.
Anthony Parry
Player Name; Anthony Parry
DOB; 05/06/1974
Nickname; Pags, Saviour, Satan, BBH, Smeagle, Freak, Love Machine, Pagalicious, Paglioni, instignata, nargoor, caveman
Years playing Basketball; 23
Current Teams; Melbourne Hotel Celtics
Playing HISTORY;
- 1987 –1992 Represented Bundaberg at all Junior Levels
- 1988-1992 Represented Wide Bay for School State Championships
- 1993-1996 member of the Bundaberg Bulls (North Conf. ABA)
- 1997 Member of the Mildura Mavericks (SEABL)
- 1998-1999 Member of the Riverland Raiders (Central Conf. ABA)
- 2000 Member of Mildura Mavericks (SEABL)
- 2001 Member of South West Metro Pirates (Southern Cross)
- 2005-2007 Member of Bundaberg Bulls (QABL) Captain 2005, 2007
- 2008-Present Member of the Melbourne Hotel Celtics
- 2009 - Bundaberg Bulls and Melbourne Hotel Celtics back to back championship winning team
Coaching History;
- 1998 Riverland Raiders U/16 Representative Coach, Berri A Grade Men’s Coach
- 1999 Riverland Raiders Women’s ABA Head Coach, US College tour Assistant Coach
- 2001-2002 South West Metro Head Coach Sunnybank Primary School
- 2005 Head Coach Bundaberg Bulls, U16 Bears Head coach
- 2006 U16 Bundaberg Bears Head Coach
- 2007-08 U16 Bundaberg Bulls Head Coach, Future Superstars League Head Coach
- 2006-2008 Bundaberg Basketball Inc. Holiday Program Head Coach
- 2006-Present Active After School Care Facilitator
- 2008-Present Coaching Director for Bundaberg Celtics
- 2009- Project coordinator for Eat Well Be Active communtiy partnerships program
Aspirations or goals for basketball; To build the Bundaberg Celtics Basketball Association Inc. to become a professional outfit and model organisation for others to follow.
Allow all basketball players in the Bundaberg Region and beyond an opportunity to reach their full potential within our sport and become leaders in the community.
Encourage all members of the community to lead an active and healthy life.
Dream job;
Groundskeeper or gardener at an Eco-village style health resort.
Why u joined the Celtics;
For a fresh start and chance to change the culture in today’s society and help facilitate growth in consciousness
Most admired sports people;
Michael Voss, Shane Crawford, Robert Harvey, Glenn Archer, Aaron Wade Jr., Jelena Dokic
Most admired people;
Barack O’Bama, Stanley Kubrick, Brooke Willis, My parents and Blanche
Most admired basketball players;
Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Patrick Mills and my teammates
Favourite Movie;
Into the Wild, Pulp Fiction, True Romance, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Kill Bill
Favourite Music;
Funk
Favourite Books;
Chequebooks and Facebook
Why do you get out of bed each day;
Either I need to eat or drink or go to the toilet
more -->Matthew Irvine
Player Name; Matthew Robert Irvine
Nickname; Pillow, Mattress, Standover Man, Mitchell, Matrix, Matters
DOB; 10-07-1973
Years playing Basketball; 14
Current Teams; Melbourne Hotel Celtics
Playing History;
- Allstars Basketball Club
- Bundaberg Bulls Junior and Senior (2005, 2007)
- Raiders Basketball Club
- Spectres Basketball Club
- Bundaberg Celtics
Coaching History;
- 1990's coached junior teams til i got angry and left
- 2008 FSL assistant coach
Aspirations or goals for basketball;
to enjoy myself and survive the game
Dream job;
Looking after my dream farm and send Melissa out to earn money
Why u joined the Celtics;
i had no choice. And to expand Bundaberg Basketball back to the way it used to be with tough competition every week
Most admired sports people;
Gordon Tallis, Darren Lockyer
Most admired people;
My darling daughters Emma and Jessica, and Melissa
Most admired basketball players;
David Robinson
Favourite Movie;
Don't mess with Zohan
Favourite Music;
Presets, Kings of Leon, Aussie Hip Hop, Cat Empire, John Butler Trio, Xavier Rudd, Talib Kwali, MF Doom, Michael Franti & Spearhead
Favourite Books;
Picture Magazine
Why do you get out of bed each day;
Cause i would get in trouble if i laid in bed all day
more -->Ben Bergen
Player Name; Ben Bergen
DOB; 09-04-1993
Years playing Basketball; 4
Current Teams; Melbourne Hotel Celtics Div 1, Maroochydore Under 18 Representative, Bundaberg Bulls (QABL)
Playing History;
- 2005-2007 Wide Bay Rep, Brothers Division 1, Bundaberg Bulls Under 16 Rep Team, South State Squad Member
- 2008- Member of Bundaberg Bulls (QABL), Wide Bay School Boys Representative, Selected Queensland Under 15 Team, Present Member of the Melbourne Hotel Celtics Division 1 Team, Currently playing in the Brisbane Southern Cup League for Maroochydore Under 18 Team
- 2009 Bundaberg Bulls, Wide Bay School Boys Representative, Melbourne Hotel Celtics Division 1 BACK TO BACK CHAMPIONSHIP team, Maroochydore Under 18 Team Division 1 at state championships.
- Brisbane Boys College
Coaching History;
- 2008-Present Coaching Future Superstars League
Aspirations or goals for basketball;
I would one day like to play in a NBL Team. After I finish High School I would love to go to the USA and play College ball for a few years.
Dream job;
Change room attendant at a Lingerie Shop, lol only joking. A Physical Education Teacher
Why u joined the Celtics;
A new team and Anthony Parry has helped me to become the player I am today. He’s a great coach and is willing to give up his time to teach us. And I get to look like Kermit the Frog every Wednesday for an hour
Most admired sports people;
Jay Anderson
Most admired people;
Mum, Dad, Brothers, Sisters and Brooke Pateman
Most admired basketball players;
Kobe Bryant, Amare Stoudemire, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade
Favourite Movie;
Step brothers
Favourite Music;
Alternative
Favourite Books;
Don’t read much
Why do you get out of bed each day;
Mainly to eat, socialize and play basketball.
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Player Name; Beau Bergen
DOB; 09-04-1993
Years playing Basketball; 4
Current Teams; Melbourne Hotel Celtics Div 1, Maroochydore 1 Under 18 Representative, Bundaberg Bulls (QABL)
Playing History;
- 2005-2007 Wide Bay Rep, Brothers Division 1, Bundaberg Bulls Under 16 Rep Team, South State Squad Member
- 2008- Member of Bundaberg Bulls (QABL), Wide Bay School Boys Representative, Present Member of the Melbourne Hotel Celtics Division 1 Team, Currently playing in the Brisbane Southern Cup League for Maroochydore 1 Under 18 Team
- 2009 - Member of Bundaberg Bulls (QABL), Wide Bay School Boys Representative, Member of the Melbourne Hotel Celtics Division 1 BACK TO BACK CHAMPIONSHIP WINNING TEAM, Division 1 state championships with Maroochydore 1 Under 18 Team
- 2009 - Brisbane Boys College
Coaching History;
- 2008-Present Coaching Future Superstars League
Aspirations or goals for basketball;
To one day be good enough to play in the NBL. I love basketball as its all I do, so like my twin brother I’d like to go to the States and play some College ball. I’ve heard it is a great experience and one I’d like to try.
Dream job;
Anything that involves Sport or Sports Medicine (Physio)
Why u joined the Celtics;
Don’t know, just did
Most admired sports people;
Jay Anderson
Most admired people;
Family
Most admired basketball players;
Kobe Bryant, Amare Stoudemire, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade
Favourite Movie;
Coach Carter, Glory Road
Favourite Music;
Rock, R ‘n’ B
Favourite Books;
Playboy…….Jokes, Sports Illustrated…really
Why do you get out of bed each day;
Toilet, Socialize and play ball.
more -->Anthony Schlotzer
Player Name; Anthony Schlotzer
DOB; 16 August 1980
Current Teams; Melbourne Hotel Celtics
Playing History;
*1995-1998 Bundaberg junior representative
*1998 Bundaberg Bulls (Southern Cross)
*2007 Bundaberg Bulls (QABL)
Coaching History;
2007-2008 Under 10's
2007 Active afterschool care, including basketball, soccer, football and multi-purpose
2007-2008 Future super stars league
2008 Bundaberg under 14 boys assistant coach
Aspirations or Goals for Basketball;
To play and compete at the highest level i can. Would love to see Bundaberg Bulls win the QBL.
To help bring the joys of sport and active living to the community.
Dream Job;
Dunno Dont dream about working
Why u joined the Celtics;
to help create a competitive competition, developing junior talent, and raising the bar for basketball in Bundaberg
Most Admired Sports People;
Michael Jordan, Muhamed Ali
Most Admired People;
Benjamin Franklin, Socrates, Jesus
Most Admired Basketball players;
Michael Jordan, Pags, Lud, Pillow
Favourite Movie;
Pulp Fiction
Favourite Music;
Chilled out tunes
Favourite Books;
Think and Grow Rich, Bible, Socratic plays
Why do u Get out of Bed each day;
To live life to the fullest
more -->Aaron Wade Jr.
Player Name; Aaron Wade Jr.
DOB; 13-06-1962
NickName; AC, The Lud
Years playing Basketball; 41
Current Teams; Melbourne Hotel Celtics
Playing History;
- Compton High School
- US International University
- Santa Monica College
- Cairns Marlins
- North Coast Stars
- Gosford Waves
- Sydney Comets
- Toowoomba Mountaineers
- Hervey Bay Hurricanes
- Bundaberg Bulls
- Melbourne Hotel Celtics
Coaching History;
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Hawthorne High School
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Cairns Marlins
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Woodlawn Academy of Sport
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Gosford Waves
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North Coast Stars
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Thursday Island
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Supercamp Australia
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Bundaberg Bulls
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Future Superstars League
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Indigenous Future Superstars League
Aspirations or goals for basketball;
For basketball to continue to be second most participated sport on the planet and for all the children to continue to enjoy playing.
For the Bundaberg Celtics to continue to grow for the next 20 years
Dream job;
Prime Minister of Australia
Why u joined the Celtics;
Because Pags is the most infectious person i've ever met and i love the game of basketball
Most admired sports people;
Al Davis, Earvin 'Magic' Johnson, John Wooden, Anthony Parry, Pat Riley, Leroy Loggins, Larry Bird, Hank Aaron, Clarence 'Pop' Dickerson, Brian Kerle, Jerry Tarkanian, Darrell Garretson, Jerry West, Wilt Chamberlain, Dennis Johnson
Most admired people;
Dr Aaron Wade Sr., John Wooden, President Barack O'Bama, Roy Jones Jr.
Most admired basketball players;
Michael Jordan, Anthony Parry, Pop Dickerson, Magic Johnson, Earl 'the pearl' Monroe, Pete Maravich
Favourite Movie;
The Wizard of Oz
Favourite Music;
Snoop Dogg
Favourite Books;
"They call me coach" John Wooden - UCLA Basketball
Why do you get out of bed each day;
For my children
more -->Lane Cann
Lane Cann
DOB;
31/10/1991
Years playing Basketball;
5
Current Teams;
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Melbourne Hotel Celtics
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Bundaberg Bulls Development Team
Playing History;
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U/16 Bundaberg Bulls
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U18 Bundaberg Bulls
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U/15 Wide Bay School Boys Basketball team
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Open Wide Bay School Boys Basketball team
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2007 - 2008 Bundaberg Bulls Development Team
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2007 - 2008 Bundaberg Bulls (QABL)
Coaching History;
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2008 u12 Suns
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2008 Future Superstars League
Aspirations or goals for basketball;
To travel to the United States and play some college basketball.
Dream job;
Archeaologist.
Why u joined the Celtics;
Because it is a great team.
Most admired sports people;
Lebron James.
Most admired people;
My Parents.
Most admired basketball players;
Lebron James.
Favourite Movie;
300.
Favourite Music;
Anything with a beat.
Favourite Books;
Don't have 1.
Why do you get out of bed each day
To live
more -->Luke Bergen
Player Name: Luke Bergen
DOB: 03/03/1991
Years playing Basketball; 3
Current Teams; Melbourne Hotel Div. 1 Celtics
Playing HISTORY;
- 2005-2007 – member of Bundaberg Junior teams
- 2006 + 2007 – member of Wide Bay representative team
- 2007 – Bundaberg panthers development league player
- 2007 – Bundaberg Representative Player
- 2008-Present Member of the Melbourne Hotel Celtics
Coaching History;
- N/A
Aspirations or goals for basketball; To continue playing basketball through university and hopefully make the uni squad. Also constantly aiming to improve my game.
Dream job;
Doctor, I wanted to be one since I was young.
Why you joined the Celtics;
For a fresh start and chance to change the culture in today’s society and help facilitate growth in consciousness
Most admired sports people;
Thomas Muster and Anthony Parry
Most admired people;
Stephen Hawking
Most admired basketball players;
Amare Stoudemire, Kobe Bryant and Wilt Chamberlin
Favourite Movie;
We were soldiers, Ace Ventura movies are cool too.
Favourite Music;
Rock or RnB
Favourite Books;
Guiness World Record Book
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