Published by Jacinta Govind
East Got Game is the unofficial podcast covering the NBL1 East Basketball League. Join co-hosts Jacinta Govind and Lachy France as they get nerdy with game reviews, previews and player inteviews to showcase the beasts from the East.
Listen on Apple PodcastsNBL1 East discussion points: Grand Final tickets on sale Single game tickets $20 for adults, $12 child/concession Double-header $35 for adults, $20 child/concession Media accreditation also available Regular season accreditation won’t get you in! Men’s Finals Semi-Finals: Manly Warringah lost to Central Coast 71-73 Sutherland defeated Maitland 100-76 Preliminary Finals: Illawarra v Sutherland Norths v Central Coast Women’s Finals Semi-Finals: Centre of Excellence defeated Albury-Wodonga 77-69 Manly Warringah defeated Newcastle 90-78 Preliminary Finals: Norths v Manly Warringah Bankstown v Centre of Excellence
Award Nominees and Voting Process QF and EF recaps for Men and Women SF previews
NBL1 East first round of the Finals! Men's finals: Qualifying Finals: Illawarra (1st, 16-4) v Manly Warringah (4th, 14-6) Norths (2nd, 16-4) v Sutherland (3rd, 14-6) Elimination Finals: Centre of Excellence (5th, 13-7) v Central Coast (8th, 10-10) Canberra (6th, 12-8) v Maitland (7th, 12-8) Women’s Finals Qualifying Finals: Norths (1st, 20-0) v Centre of Excellence (4th, 15-5) Manly Warringah (2nd, 18-2) v Bankstown (3rd, 16-4) Elimination Finals: Albury-Wodonga (5th, 13-7) v Hornsby Ku-ring-gai (8th, 10-10) Newcastle (6th, 13-7) v Hills (7th, 11-9)
Men’s competition Newy Falcons are tied for the longest winning streak in NBL East men’s division Commentator shout outs Ladder and placings Davo Hickey starts for LA Lakers in the summer league Women’s comp Hornsby and Hills on the berth of making their finals debut, Maitland sprinting to finals Munger celebrates 100 NBL1 games Darcy Rees from Illawarra Hawks commits to the Sydney Flames EGG GOTW - Sutherland vs. Illawarra (men)
NBL1 East discussion points: Men’s Teams Stumbling To Finals Women: Hills all but slam the door shut on the chasing pack Players Qualifying For Finals With DNPs MEGABOWL. Norths v Manly this Friday night. EGG GOTW - Hills Hornets v Maitland Mustangs Women
Mammoth episode after another entertaining Round 11 of NBL1 East and as always, there was plenty to discuss. NBL1 East discussion points: * No additional teams qualifying for finals…yet! * Effect of players leaving for college on teams * NBL1 East games keep glitching * Player posting on Insta taping her teammates ankles before a game - how are team physios not league mandated!? * Norths pink round jersey auction - three women’s jerseys already sold for $250 apiece! EGG GOTW: Canberra Gunners vs. Inner West Bulls Follow us on instagram and DM us your thoughts!
NBL1 East discussion points: Congratulations to our first teams to mathematically qualify for finals More late signings! EGG GOTW - Sutherland Sharks v Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Spiders Women
The King's Birthday Long Weekend meant no NBL1 East games an hence no EGG regular episode! Instead we have a great interview with James Toohey aka The Shot Doctor from Canberra Gunners. Toohey takes us from his humble beginnings in Belgium to the USA and back to his success with the Gunners.
Lachy is joined by special guest co-host James Mullan from Waratah on VCR. The boys cover: NBL1 East discussion points: CoE graduates More late signings Heritage round or fashion week? Turnaround teams EGG GOTW - CC Crusaders vs. Bankstown Bruins (Men)
Lachy is joined by special guest co-host, Olivia Douglas from the Sutherland Sharks. This episode covers: NBL1 East discussion points: Albury-Wodonga Men get their first win! Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Men defeat Canberra POTW - Newcastle’s Nicole Munger Sutherland - Five double headers + a trip to Canberra in the last seven weeks Plus Game review of Sutherland Sharks vs. Central Coast Crusaders (W) with Olivia providing her exclusive perspective. Remember to subscribe and leave a review or comment. Most of all, don't sleep on the East.
Unfortunately Lachy was unavailable this week, so we hosted a spontaneous Instagram live with a couple of our best EGGS - Caleb Fogarty and Hamish Salburg. We cover Round 7, possible records set by @jaz_shelley and @will_cranston , the fire power of @northern_suburbs_basketball and @bankstownbruins women and giving our flowers to @em_lytle24 @nathaniel.477 . We also gently hint that @lochlan.hutch and @alexdelaney have a career in broadcasting and their is always a seat for you 😏
Discussion Points: Huge NBL1 East signings making an immediate impact, including the return of William 'Davo' Hickey! Bankstown Bruins vs. Sutherland Sharks men a foul affair EGG GOTW: Bankstown Bruins vs. Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles (W)
Discussion points: Illawarra Hawks men restricted players - rules explained Praise for the top 5 teams in NBL1 East right now EGG GOTW: Penrith Panthers vs. Sydney Comets (M)
Lachy and Squin answer some discussion questions provided by fans before reviewing the very close and entertaining game between Hornsby Ku-Ring Gai Spiders and Maitland Mustangs women. They then share a pre-recorded interview with Issy Morgan (Norths Bears).
Huge episode after an eventful Rd 3 of NBL1 East 2026. Lachy is joined by guest co-host Robbie Clayton, colour commentator/analyst for the Hills Hornets and co-creator and host of Throwback Hoops podcast. The boys cover: Discussion points: Coacch Matty K steps down from Albury-Wodonga Bandits HC, Kone and Heal returns to NBL1 East, Norths women set the record straight EGG GOTW: Hills Hornets vs. Albury-Wodonga Bandits (men)
NBL1 East representatives in the WNBA Draft! Game reviewed: Norths Bears vs. Albury-Wodonga Bandits Women Athletes Interview: Zoey Miller (Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles)
The Easter Long Weekend meant no NBL1 East, but Mandrell Worthy was kind enough to find time for a special 2 on 1 interview. Learn about his experience in Africa and how he landed with the Newcastle Falcons in this episode.
This episode we start introduce a new segment to EGG focuses on one discussion point based on trends we see across NBL1 East. We discuss roster announcements - too much, too little, too late? We also review the men's GOTW for Rd 1 - Maitland Mustangs vs. Illawarra Hawks.
Buckle up for the biggest episode of East Got Game ever! This episode we briefly cover NBL1 East Blitz and the biggest signings announced during the last week, before switching focus to discussing the most anticipated rosters of the 2026 season. Lachy and our very special guest James Mullan from Waratah on VCR take a deep dive into the 6 NBL1 East teams they're most excited about.
We are SO BACK! You can tell we were eager to return and have a lot to talk about given the near 2.5 hour episode...eeek! Our bad. This episode we talk movers and shakers - the biggest singings of NBL1 East (so far). We also chat to just a tradie reppin' his city, Will Mayfield from the Canberra Gunners