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Phoenix Goat Bracket: Quarter-Finals Gibson vs Ayre

21 Jun

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It's time to find out who the Goat player of the Phoenix is from our players past and present, decided by you!

Mitch Creek has advanced to the semi-finals in a landslide over Kyle Adnam. Who will he match-up against next round?

The next match-up is between OG #1 Adam Gibson and Ben '10' Ayre.

ADAM GIBSON

Games: 46 | PPG: 4.9 | RPG: 1.8 | APG: 1.6 | SPG: 0.5

A veteran of more than 350 NBL games before he’d even donned a Phoenix jersey, Adam Gibson brought experience and championship-winning pedigree to a clean-slate roster.

While not at his most prolific, Gibson still had spurts of brilliance for the Phoenix and with the game on the line was often the one that would be entrusted to take the big shot. Provided great guidance to South East Melbourne players still on the roster and has an enviable highlight reel.

BEN AYRE

Games: 27 | PPG: 10.7 | RPG: 2.0 | APG: 2.6 | SPG: 0.7

Ayre’s first season in the Heartland was a strong indication of what fans can look forward to for the next few years. Called upon as a starting guard on the back of a raft of injuries, Ayre took to the role with aplomb and was a shining light in a period of decline on court.

His ability with ball in hand – both scoring and passing – was matched only by her sheer will to win, arguably one of the most competitive players to pull on a Phoenix jersey.