The Illawarra Hawks get the win over the Brisbane Bullets — but it’s one of those victories that still raises questions. Chibbsy goes solo to break down a messy but important NBL26 result, including JaVale McGee’s continued dominance, a huge energy shift sparked by Boali Bales, and why the Hawks’ rotations might finally be heading in the right direction.

We dig into the stats that mattered: free throws, rebounding, turnovers, and why ball security has been killing the Hawks all season. There’s also a look ahead to the next challenge against Melbourne United at John Cain Arena — including Melbourne’s recent form slump, Chris Goulding’s shooting, and how the Hawks can stay competitive on the road.

If you’re an Illawarra Hawks fan or follow the NBL closely, this episode covers everything you need heading into a crucial stretch of the season.

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The Hawks somehow beat Phoenix in overtime… then turned around and got tormented by last-placed Cairns. QJ Peterson ties a club record with 42, McGee casually puts up 29 and 13, Hickey hands out dimes and turnovers, and the boys break down how a team can win one quarter and still nearly lose a game.

We hand out Player of the Match, deliver a Chris Goulding Flop Award for the ages (congrats, John Brown III), and look ahead to the Brisbane matchup — which feels like flipping a coin with a blindfold on.

Live from the Gong. Let’s screech and roll.

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Davo Hickey delivers one of the most chaotic, perfectly ugly game-winners you’ll ever see — a banked three from the logo that saves the Boomers after the broadcast drops out.

We go through the whole Boomers–Tall Blacks madness: Vickerman subbing like it’s under-10s, Meninga detonating dunks, Cameron going Prime Kobe, Glover heating up, and the classic Hawks-style stress of watching it all unfold.

Then we shift to Illawarra:
• What this team should look like after the FIBA break
• Why the Cairns matchup matters
• McGee vs Marcus Lee
• Keeping McVeigh quiet
• Defensive fixes that can’t wait
• Three home games to make or break the season

All that plus Adams, Andrews the Flopper, rotations, foul trouble, and why it really feels like the Hawks' season starts now.

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A massive episode of Screech & Roll as we break down two very different losses for the Illawarra Hawks.

First, we look at the Adelaide collapse — a strong first half undone by a brutal third-quarter meltdown, Bryce Cotton’s emotional 31-point explosion, and a 50–35 rebounding beatdown. Then we move to the Melbourne heartbreaker: JaVale McGee’s 28-point masterpiece, QJ Peterson’s flamethrower shooting, Goulding’s theatrics, missed free throws, the wild buzzer-beater that almost counted, and why the Hawks were in it until the final second.

We also give out the Player of the Match and the Chris Goulding Flop Award… again.

Then it’s all eyes on the South East Melbourne Phoenix. We break down:

• How to stop Nathan Sobey and his 21 PPG threat
• The rebounding battle with Hunter & John Brown
• Phoenix’s surprising ball movement
• Turnovers that keep killing the Hawks
• Why this game should be “Season Starts Now” for Illawarra

If you’re a Hawks tragic or an NBL diehard, this episode has everything: analysis, chaos, flops, and a whole lot of passion from the Gong.

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The Kings rolled into the Sandpit and handed us an afternoon we’d rather scrub from memory. Chibbs and Mad Dog break down the 98–71 disaster — the foul trouble, the turnovers, the defensive lapses, McGee getting dragged into no-mans-land, and the filthy tactics that had the crowd losing its mind.

We hand out the Chris Goulding Flop Award (and yes, it’s well deserved), talk about Tyler Robertson turning into Steph Curry off the bench, and revisit the Xavier Cooks WWE audition on Davo.

Then we look ahead: a must-win clash with the 36ers, and another crack at Melbourne United on Friday. Can the Hawks bounce back? Can McGee rally after a rough outing? And is this season heading for Adelaide-style chaos, where anything can happen night to night?

Strap in — it’s Screech & Roll.

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The vibes are back in the Gong!
Chibbs and Mad Dog break down two massive Illawarra Hawks wins — first torching Melbourne United behind JaVale McGee’s 37-point domination, then rolling into Cairns for a Davo Hickey triple-double masterclass.

We talk:

• McGee’s career-high and free-throw redemption arc
• Davo’s “better than MJ” triple-double
• QJ’s breakout off the bench
• The Chris Goulding Flop Award (spoiler: it’s Goulding himself)
• Andrew Andrews taking the “Chris Goulding of the North” title
• A fiery preview of the Kings matchup — and why Wollongong remains their nightmare

Hawks fans, the Ignite Cup is alive and well. Let’s screech and roll.

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The Illawarra Hawks just survived the wildest week of the NBL season — from a Halloween horror show vs the Breakers to a gut-punch loss to the 36ers.

Matt & Chibbsy break it all down in this week’s Screech & Roll:
🏀 JaVale McGee’s no-look magic and another double-double
🔥 Will “Davo” Hickey nearly drops a triple-double
🎭 Zylan Cheatham takes home the Chris Goulding Flop Award
💥 Tyler Harvey’s shooting slump & mental reset
🧠 Next-round preview: can the Hawks shock Melbourne United?

It’s the most brutally honest Hawks chat you’ll hear — from bottom-of-the-ladder blues to real optimism about what’s clicking.

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Hawks Stun Perth + Q.J. Peterson Arrives | Screech & Roll Podcast

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The Hawks just snatched one in Perth — a gritty 85–84 win thanks to Tyler Harvey and JaVale McGee combining for 48 points! 🦅🔥

In Episode 11 of Screech & Roll, Chibbsy and Mad Dog dive into:

• The 33-point 4th-quarter comeback that shocked Perth
• Wani Swaka Lo Buluk’s clutch plays and defensive lockdowns
• Ben Henshall earned the Chris Goulding Flop Award
• The arrival of new import Q.J. Peterson and what it means for the Hawks
• A spicy revenge preview vs the NZ Breakers

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#IllawarraHawks #NBL #ScreechAndRoll #JaValeMcGee #TylerHarvey #QJPeterson #WaniSwakaLoBuluk #NBLPodcast #AustralianBasketball #HawksWin

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