Geraldton Buccaneers gear up for one of the toughest road trips on the season’s calendar

The Geraldton Buccaneers are gearing up for arguably one of the hardest road trips in the NBL1 West season as they travel down to Perth to take on Rockingham and Perry Lakes this weekend.

The Buccs face one of the favourites for the 2025 NBL1 West Championship, the Rockingham Flames, who have a stacked lineup and two impressive imports who have cause headaches for opposition early in season 2025.

The Flames have a record of 3-1, proving their value as a team on the court. Many around the NBL1 West are touting Rockingham to be a contender come the finals.

Geraldton, however, have an import who has been holding his own on the court in 2025. American import Akeem Springs has been shining bright for the Buccs, proving his worth this season with multiple standout performances.

Coming off a big win at home before the bye, the Buccs have a renewed sense of confidence as they approach the challenging road trip.

The Buccs defeated the Perth Redbacks in their first home game of the season, after starting their season with a split-result double-header on the road.

A clean bill of health is also lending a helping hand to the Buccs as they retain their core group injury-free going into the road trip.

After getting a bit unlucky last season with some key outs including local star Johny Narkle, the Buccs have managed to start the season with a 2-1 record.

The Buccs face the Perry Lakes Hawks on Sunday coming off what will be a tough and gritty contest at the hands of Rockingham the night before. The team will be looking to bounce back and hit the court hard, hoping to claim two out of two wins.

Perry Lakes are 1-2 this season and have been a bit hit-and-miss on the court.

The Buccs go into battle against the Rockingham Flames at 7pm on Saturday, April 26, at Mike Barnett Sports Complex before facing Perry Lakes at noon on Sunday, April 27, at Bendat Basketball Centre.

The Buccs’ next home game is on Saturday, May 3, at Activewest Stadium against the Eastern Suns, with tip-off at 7pm.