Jon Tuxworth

Jon Tuxworth

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Bibby pushes WNBL to get better deal

Jon Tuxworth Jess Bibby believes the WNBL should be treated as Basketball Australia's ''flagship program''.

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WNBL fixture slash fears

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Jess Bibby speaks to media at the first Capital's training after the New Year break.
2 Jan 2013
Photo: Rohan Thomson. The Canberra Times. 


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Jon Tuxworth Basketball ACT urges officials to think before slashing WNBL schedule from 24 to 16 games a season.

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Bibby claims there's little respect for WNBL

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Jon Tuxworth Canberra Capitals skipper Jess Bibby has launched an extraordinary broadside at Basketball Australia, accusing it of placing greater priority on the NBL than the WNBL.

Shearing sure thing for bright WNBL future: Tomley

Jon Tuxworth Canberra coach Sandy Tomley believes young gun Alyce Shearing is destined for a WNBL career after starring for her injury-ravaged side this SEABL season.

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AIS set to exit WNBL

Jon Tuxworth The Australian Institute of Sport is all but certain to withdraw from next year's WNBL season as Basketball Australia looks to address the flagging depth in its female junior ranks.

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Hunt sees team role despite Hurst return

October 27, 2009. sport  Canberra Times photo  GARY SCHAFER. Canberra Capitals Nat Hurst in action at training at Belconnen. SPECIAL 1

Jon Tuxworth Nicole Hunt is resigned to losing her starting point guard spot to star signing Nat Hurst next WNBL season.

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Academy facing tough games

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Jon Tuxworth In the WNBL, Tessa Lavey is happy to be the apprentice and let Nicole Hunt be the master.

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Bunton steps up for Capitals Academy

SPORT -  Canberra Capitals take on Dandenong Rangers in the WNBL at the AIS Arena Bruce, Capital's Alex Bunton after another Capitals loss . Canberra                                                                                                                                             19th January  2013.                                                                                                                                                                   Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times

Jon Tuxworth Alex Bunton's progress took a major step after holding her own against Knox star Gabrielle Richards in a 88-61 road loss on Sunday.

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Frankston runs rings around tall Gunners

Jon Tuxworth Canberra Gunners coach Cameron Barnes said his side failed to exploit its clear size advantage in a disappointing 83-74 home loss to Frankston on Sunday.

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No room left for Cannons to fire again

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Jon Tuxworth No chance of a Canberra Cannons revival if Townsville falls out of NBL.

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Academy targets finals with big weapons

Jon Tuxworth Canberra Capitals Academy is confident they can win 'big' this season.

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Graf ready to extend stay with Capitals

NEWS - Carrie Graf will not be re-applying for the role of Opals coach, but will become the UC's first coach in residence, Bruce, Canberra.                                                                                                                                                                        14th  February  2013.                                                                                                                                                                   Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times.

Jon Tuxworth Canberra Capitals coach Carrie Graf has signed a new three-year deal with the club in a huge coup for the WNBL's most successful franchise.

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Still no call on Ardossi

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Canberra Capitals Vs Townsville Fire at AIS Arena. 
Capitals' Brigitte Ardossi trips Fire's Rachael Flanagan.
1 Feb 2013.
Photo: Rohan Thomson.

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Jon Tuxworth The Canberra Capitals are yet to decide whether Brigitte Ardossi will be eligible to win their MVP award.

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Ardossi gets nod for MVP despite ban

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Canberra Capitals players Brigitte Ardossi and Tessa Lavey dress up for their end of year presentation dinner at Woden Tradies 
The Canberra Times
22 February 2013
Photo Jay Cronan

Jon Tuxworth Brigitte Ardossi was crowned the Canberra Capitals most valuable player on Friday night, the club opting not to rule her ineligible after slapping her with an internal suspension late in the season.

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Gunners import keen on NBL

Canberra Gunners biggest ever signing is Baltimore boy and scoring machine Camontae Griffin.

Jon Tuxworth A diminutive point guard from St Mary's College will play for the Canberra Gunners this season. And no, it's not Patrick Mills.

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Caps mull life after Jackson

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Lauren Jackson in action at the AIS Arena against the West Coast Waves
The Canberra Times
15 February 2013
Photo: Jay Cronan

Jon Tuxworth The Canberra Capitals will ramp up their search for a championship-quality centre after Lauren Jackson confirmed she won't suit up for the WNBL club next season.

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Bibby eager to return following dreadful season

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Jessica Bibby in action AIS Arena against the West Coast Waves
The Canberra Times
15 February 2013
Photo: Jay Cronan

Jon Tuxworth Canberra Capitals veteran Jess Bibby has reaffirmed her desire to play again next season.

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Graf weighs up options after another unfulfilled season

SPORT  - Canberra Capitals coach Carrie Graf returned back to Capitals training today after the death of her father, at the Belconnen Basketball Centre, Canberra.
22th November 2012
Photo : Colleen Petch of the Canberra Times

Jon Tuxworth Canberra Capitals coach Carrie Graf expects her future with the club to be resolved within the next fortnight, but stopped short of guaranteeing she will return for a 13th season.

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Capitals keen on early return for Jackson

Sport.  The Canberra capitals sporting their special Canberra Centenary golden uniform Lauren Jackson . 3rd January 2013. Canberra Times photo by Karleen Minney.

Jon Tuxworth Lauren Jackson hasn't ruled out playing for the Canberra Capitals next season, but says any decision is unlikely any time soon after ruling herself out of the coming WNBA season with Seattle.

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Capitals won't back down on Ardossi ban

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1 Feb 2013.
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Jon Tuxworth The Canberra Capitals have no intention of reducing Brigitte Ardossi’s internal season ban for tripping, despite the centre receiving a lighter sentence from the WNBL tribunal on Friday.