Heartland Hustle: Sunday Night is All about the Phoenix Members

South East Melbourne Phoenix head into their final home game at the Fire Pit riding high after recording their biggest winning margin as a franchise on Thursday night, mauling the Hawks by 37 points.

Sitting in third position, they will be looking to finish round 10 with two wins as they take on the Adelaide 36ers in the club's annual members appreciation round.

The 36ers couldn't get up for Daniel Johnson's 400th NBL game as they went down to the Perth Wildcats on Friday night. 

(Zhou will play his second game on Sunday since returning from injury.)

Key Details

SOUTH EAST MELBOURNE PHOENIX 8-6 (4th) v ADELAIDE 36ERS 6-7 (7th)
Where: John Cain Arena
When: Sunday, December 11 at 2pm AEDT
Watch live and free on 10 Peach on Kayo Freebies or ESPN. 

The Line-Up

Phoenix

Phoenix go into Sunday's game unchanged.

36ers

The 36ers will also head into Sunday's game with a full roster.

The Key Match Up

Zhou Qi vs Kai Sotto

Sotto will play backup minutes at the five, and when he does hit the court, the Phoenix will likely go to Zhou Qi to combat his size.

Thursday night, Zhou returned to the side; after starting slow, he got into a groove and notched up 8 points and four rebounds in 13 minutes.

The History

Regular Season Head-to-Head: 
South East Melbourne Phoenix 6-6 Adelaide 36ers

Last time – Rd 5, NBL23
Phoenix 103 – 98 36ers (OT)

Phoenix
Kell 24p
Williams 18p
Broekhoff 17p

36ers
Randall II 28p
Johnson 16p
Drmic 13p

(Broekhoff and Franks will be the difference makers for their respective sides.)

The Difference Makers

Ryan Broekhoff

Broekhoff showed signs of what he could do on Thursday night, turning up the heat after a slow start. Broekhoff finished with 21 points, was 60% from beyond the arc, and grabbed seven rebounds for the night.

Robert Franks

Since the departure of Craig Randall II, Franks has been the man for the 36ers. He has been their most consistent player, averaging 16 points, two assists, and six rebounds.

What's Happening at the Fire Pit

Doors Open – 1pm

It is our annual Member Appreciation Round – CLICK HERE to see what is in store for Phoenix members.

Thanks to partner Pact Solar, the Sensory Room is back and will remain for the next two games at John Cain Arena. Families who need a quiet space to enjoy the game can enjoy it in a calm area and be supported by trained facilitators.

Staff will be near gate 6 to assist you up to the sensory room.

Bring your crew to watch our crew through group booking for the game. CLICK HERE to book now. 

Make sure you get involved in our Firestarter moment just before tip-off. All Phoenix fans, get off your seats and make some noise as the game starts. Stay on your feet until the band stops playing and sing along. Bring the energy!

At three-quarter time, one lucky fan will get the chance to shoot a half-court shot for a brand-new MG.

If you attend the game and are a Phoenix member, you will get 500 entries for the chance to win an MG at the final home game of the season.

(Sunday is Member Appreciation Round.)

How to Get to the Fire Pit

Please plan your trip to John Cain Arena HERE.

Pre-book your parking at the Eastern Car Park. CLICK HERE to book.

If travelling via public transport, please note buses replace trains on sections of the Frankston, Upfield, Pakenham, Cranbourne lines on Sunday. To plan your journey, www.ptv.vic.gov.au

CLICK HERE to secure your seat for Sunday's game.

Phoenix Media (10/12/22)