Australian Defence Force Basketball Association
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The Australian Defence Force Basketball Association (ADFBA) formed in 1983, is an accredited Australian Defence Force sporting association under the auspices of the Australian Defence Force Sports Council (ADFSC).
ADF Combined Service National Championships
ADFBA National Teams
Awards
Most Valuable Players
The Bob Croxton Trophy is awarded to the women's MVP and the Brian Egan Trophy to the men's MVP.
Player's Player Award
Award voted on by the players in recognition of an admired competitor.
Female's Player's Player is awarded the Donna Puglisi Trophy.
Male's Player's Player is awarded the Chris Siegmann Trophy.
Rookie of the Year Award
Award given to the best player in their first year.
Champion Point Scorers
Awarded to players who tally highest points total during championships. The men's champion is awarded the Bob Shortridge Trophy.
The point scoring titles ceased to be awarded after 2009.
Champion Three Point Shooters
Three point contest held traditionally as interval between the Men's & Women's Finals Games, hosted by the Brotherhood and Sisterhood.
Major Greg "Frenchie" McDougall Award
Awarded to the person who demonstrates the energy, indomitable spirit, sense of fair play and enjoyment of life that the late Major Gregory John "Frenchie" McDougall displayed both on and off the court.
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