Round 14 was a massive weekend of double-header action for the Eastern Suns, taking on the Rockingham Flames and Joondalup Wolves. There were standout performances across the board — especially from the Men’s team, who secured two huge wins to stay in the playoff hunt. Thanks to Core Cider House, we recognise the Suns who rose to the occasion.
Women’s MVP vs Flames: Karly Murphy
Karly Murphy (Sponsored by Stott Hoare) continued her strong form with another dominant double-double against Rockingham, leading the way with relentless effort and big plays at both ends of the floor.
Stat Line vs Flames:
- Minutes: 38:47
- Points: 26
- Rebounds: 13
- Assists: 2
- Steals: 3
Men’s MVP vs Flames: Marshall Nelson
Marshall Nelson (Sponsored by Stott Hoare) put in a huge shift against Rockingham, steering the Men’s side to a statement win with smart scoring, playmaking, and big rebounds when it mattered most.
Stat Line vs Flames:
- Minutes: 35:01
- Points: 23
- Rebounds: 9
- Assists: 5
- Steals: 1
Women’s MVP vs Wolves: Karly Murphy
Backing up in the second game of the double-header, Karly (Sponsored by Stott Hoare) delivered another all-around effort with scoring and playmaking to anchor the Suns against Joondalup.
Stat Line vs Wolves:
- Minutes: 36:32
- Points: 22
- Rebounds: 6
- Assists: 6
Men’s MVP vs Wolves: Randy Bell
Randy Bell (Sponsored by Stott Hoare) was on fire against the Wolves, dropping a massive 35 points in an MVP performance that earned him NBL1 West Footlocker Player of the Week honours. His energy and scoring punch were key in securing the Suns’ second big win for the weekend.
Stat Line vs Wolves:
- Minutes: 36:32
- Points: 35
- Rebounds: 10
- Assists: 6
- Steals: 1
Congratulations to Karly, Marshall, and Randy on their Core Cider House MVP performances. Huge thanks to Core Cider House for recognising our Suns who continue to step up each and every week!