The Bendigo Bank Eastern Suns made the long road trip to Kalgoorlie over the weekend to take on the Goldfields Giants in Round 17. While both sides returned without a win, there were strong individual performances that stood out in challenging conditions.
Thanks once again to Core Cider House for recognising the Suns athletes who step up week in and week out.
Women’s MVP vs Giants: Tayjanna McGhee-Pleasant
Tayjanna (Sponsored by Stott Hoare) delivered an outstanding performance in Kalgoorlie, showcasing her scoring power and strength inside the paint. Despite the result, she was a constant presence at both ends of the floor and once again proved her value to the Suns lineup.
Stat Line:
- Minutes: 38:44
- Points: 34
- Rebounds: 13
- Assists: 2
- Blocks: 1
Men’s MVP vs Giants: Marley Sam
Marley (sponsored by ComWiz) continues to shine off the bench, providing energy, creativity, and poise beyond his years. In just over 24 minutes of action, he tallied 19 points and 6 assists, proving once again that he’s one of the league’s rising stars.
Stat Line:
- Minutes: 24:30
- Points: 19
- Rebounds: 2
- Assists: 6
- Steals: 1
Congratulations to Tayjanna and Marley on their Round 17 Core Cider House MVP honours. We look forward to finishing the season strong with continued effort and pride from the Suns!