Rockingham Flames secure top position on the NBL1 West men’s ladder for 2023 season

If the contenders didn’t already know, the path to NBL1 West glory officially goes through Rockingham. Last year’s champions wrapped up top spot on the ladder on Saturday with an impressive all-round team performance on the road in Kalgoorlie. The Flames made light work of the Goldfield Giants in the 105-74 victory — their 18th win this season. Travis Durnin was top scorer with 19 points and 12 rebounds while Jeremy Combs delivered 18 points, 10 rebounds and four steals. Devondrick Walker added 15 points and five assists, sniper Justin Beard potted 15 points on 5/8 three-point shooting and Ryan Godfrey went 4/8 from downtown for 15 points, five rebounds and three assists. The Flames travel to Warwick this Friday to round out the regular season and while their position at the top is assured, the Senators are in a three-battle for sixth position and need to win to have any chance of home court advantage for their elimination final the following week.