ULTIMATE GAME GUIDE: Deakin Melbourne Boomers vs UC Capitals

THE DEAKIN MELBOURNE BOOMERS will look for redemption on Friday night when they clash with the UC Capitals for the second time in a week.

After falling to the Capitals last week in Geelong by 7pts, the Boomers get a second shot at the unbeaten team from the nation’s capital, but this time it will be on the road at AIS Arena.

The Boomers will come in with some confidence having claimed their first win of the season last Sunday in Sydney, a victory that featured a 25pt turnaround after a slow start.

GAME DETAILS
Who: Deakin Melbourne Boomers vs UC Capitals
Date: Friday 26 October
Time: 7PM
Location: AIS Arena, Canberra

BOOMERS MEMBERSHIPS
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TEAM NEWS

Deakin Melbourne Boomers

The Boomers have taken 10 players to Canberra for Friday night’s game. The only change to last week’s team in Sydney is Ash Grant has come into the team, while Jaz Shelley is on national duty with the Gems in India.

UC Capitals

The Capitals are expected to put the same team on the floor as they had in Geelong last round, plus the addition of Leilani Mitchell, who returned to action last Sunday in Canberra when the Capitals beat Adelaide.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Deakin Melbourne Boomers

Sarah Boothe: The Chicago native made a big impact in Sydney last Sunday when she was called upon to quell the influence of Alex Bunton. Expect Boothe to play a similar role against Canberra’s strong inside players.

Lindsay Allen: Melbourne’s No.15 was in great touch against Sydney, leading the charge with 23pts and earning a spot in the league’s Team of the Week. Allen’s match-up with Leilani Mitchell will be a key feature in this contest.

UC Capitals

Kelsey Griffin: The Opal was shining last round and took the honours as the league’s Player of the Week. Her performances last weekend included a match-winning 23pt haul against the Boomers.

Leilani Mitchell: The experienced PG is one of the competition’s premier players and will be central to Canberra’s chances in this game. Back from injury and finding her feet, expect Mitchell to play 30-plus minutes.

NEXT UP
Following this game, the Boomers will return to Melbourne where they will play three games in six days – @ Dandenong (Nov 3), @ SBC (Nov 5), @ SBC (Nov 8.

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