Grand Final Game 2 Game Day Program

Nick Kay has been a man on mission in his
first season with the Wildcats and is a key
on both ends of the floor for Perth.
Named to the All-NBL First Team, Kay has
truly taken his game to another level after
making the switch from Illawarra. His ability
to rebound and play tough defence against
an array of positions makes him extremely
valuable on that end of the court, whilst his
improved three-point shot is the icing on
the cake.
Shooting an extremely healthy 42% from
deep, Kay is vital for the Wildcats spacing
on offence and if you give an inch of
space, he will knock down the long-range
bomb. At 3.1 assists per game, Kay is
Perth’s second-leading assist man, further
proving his worth to the team.
Mitch Norton – averaging 8.7 points, 2.8
assists, 2.2 rebounds in 21.3 minutes per
game.
Despite a late-season calf injury which
initially ruled Mitch Norton out for the
season, Perth Coach Trevor Gleeson said
yesterday that he expects Norton to play
in the Grand Final Series.
Having suited up for the Boomers on many
occasions, Norton is absolutely a threat on
both ends. Whilst his numbers don’t jump
out at you, he can score the ball when
called upon and loves nothing more than to
play tough defence,
With Norton and Damian Martin on the one
roster, United’s guards will be harassed
non-stop by two of the best defensive
guards in the league.
Clint Steindl – averaging 7.8 points (44%
from three), 2.2 rebounds in 14.6 minutes
per game.
Clint Steindl has found a home in Perth
after bouncing around for the last couple
of years. Known for his shooting ability,
Steindl has truly become that knock-down
shooter that every team needs and craves.
Shooting 44% from deep, he is one of the
best long-range shooters in the league and
if you miss a switch on defence and leave
him open on the wings, he will more make
you pay.
Whilst his shooting is deadly, Steindl can
be targeted on the other end of the court
as he can struggle at times to keep his
man in front of him.
Angus Brandt – averaging 7.6 points, 5.7
rebounds, 1.3 assists in 19.6 minutes per
game.
Another Australian Boomer, Brandt is
physical and a presence on both ends of
the court. The big man loves to battle in the
paint and the likes of Josh Boone and Alex
Pledger will be aiming to work Brandt over.
His statistics don’t jump out at you, but
Brandt is a player that demands your
respect and can disrupt opposition
offences.
Jesse Wagstaff – averaging 5.8 points, 2
rebounds in 14.9 minutes per game.
Jesse Wagstaff is a competitor. He’ll give
you 15 minutes a game of effort and hustle
and never backs down. The forward knows
what his role is on both ends of the court
and will do whatever is needed of him for
his team to get the win.
Wagstaff isn’t afraid to launch triples,
attempting 2.5 per game, but he is
connecting on only 30% of them this
season, so he is unlikely to kill you from out
there.