Melbourne Hotel Celtics

Melbourne Hotel Celtics

The Team

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;      

  1.   Co-captain Under 16 Bundaberg Bulls
  2.   Melbourne Hotel Celtics
  3.  Queensland Under 16 South State Squad
  4. 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.

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Anthony Parry

Oh yeah

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

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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

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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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Beau Bergen

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.

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Anthony Schlotzer

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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

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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;

  • Hawthorne High School
  • Cairns Marlins
  • Woodlawn Academy of Sport
  • Gosford Waves
  • North Coast Stars
  • Thursday Island
  • Supercamp Australia
  • Bundaberg Bulls
  • Future Superstars League
  • 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

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Lane Cann

 Player Name;

Lane Cann

DOB;

31/10/1991

Years playing Basketball;

5

Current Teams;

  •  Melbourne Hotel Celtics
  • Bundaberg Bulls Development Team

Playing History;

  • U/16 Bundaberg Bulls
  • U18 Bundaberg Bulls
  • U/15 Wide Bay School Boys Basketball team
  • Open Wide Bay School Boys Basketball team
  • 2007 - 2008 Bundaberg Bulls Development Team
  • 2007 - 2008 Bundaberg Bulls (QABL)

Coaching History;

  • 2008 u12 Suns
  • 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 

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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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