The Glenelg Tigers are a defunct

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team that competed in

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's National Basketball League (NBL). Formed in 1979, they were a foundation NBL club based in

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in the

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of Glenelg. The Tigers lasted only one season before folding due to financial difficulties.

History

When the National Basketball League was formed in 1979, the South Australian Basketball League entered their top two ranked clubs from the 1978 season as their representatives. This included the

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and the Glenelg Tigers. The Tigers played in and won the very first game of the inaugural NBL season on 24 February

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, defeating the City of Sydney Astronauts 68–65 at a half-full

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in Adelaide. However, they managed just two more wins in the inaugural season and finished second last on the ladder. As a result of the poor result and the financial strain of competing in a national league, the Tigers withdrew from the NBL prior to the start of the 1980 season. They were replaced by fellow South Australian representatives the West Torrens Eagles. After leaving the NBL, the club maintained a presence in the South Australian State League, currently competing in the

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under the name of Southern Tigers.Our Club’s History
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Season by season

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{{NBLdefunct Basketball teams established in 1979 Basketball clubs in Adelaide Defunct National Basketball League (Australia) teams 1979 establishments in Australia 1979 disestablishments in Australia