It was a nail-biting Sunday at home for the Bendigo Bank Eastern Suns as both teams faced a tough Joondalup Wolves. Despite the results not falling our way, there were two Suns who shone with standout MVP efforts. With thanks to Core Cider House, we highlight our MVPs for Round 9.
Women’s MVP: Karly Murphy
Another mammoth outing from Karly Murphy (sponsored by Stott Hoare), who continues to dominate week in, week out. Playing 41 minutes, she put up a monster stat line, showing her incredible work rate, skill, and consistency.
Stat Line vs Wolves:
- Minutes: 41:00
- Points: 30
- Rebounds: 21
- Assists: 7
- Steals: 3
Karly remains a driving force for the Suns, continuing to lead by example every time she hits the floor.
Men’s MVP: Lewis Thomas
Captain Lewis Thomas (sponsored by United Automotive Solutions) led from the front on Sunday, putting in a gritty all-around performance. With a double-double and key playmaking, he kept the Suns in the contest and demonstrated the leadership he’s known for.
Stat Line vs Wolves:
- Minutes: 25:06
- Points: 11
- Rebounds: 10
- Assists: 4
Lewis’ work rate and composure were crucial in the tough matchup.
Congratulations to Karly and Lewis on their Round 9 MVP performances. A big thank you to Core Cider House for their ongoing support of the Suns’ standout players each round!