BIO: Greg Fox was born in Southport (QLD) and attended Southport High School. Considered by many to be the best basketball point guard to come out of the Gold Coast.

NBL EXPERIENCE

Greg Fox made his NBL debut with the Brisbane Bullets at 20 years of age. He scored four points in his first game.

Brisbane entered 1989 after finishing third with an 18-6 record the previous season before Perth eliminated them 113-98 in the elimination final. Head coach Brian Kerle retained the experienced core of Leroy Loggins, Larry Sengstock, Ron Radliff, Darren Perry, Robert Sibley and John Dorge, but Shane Heal (to Geelong) and Emery Atkinson (to Canberra), two of Brisbane’s top three scorers from 1988, departed. Imports Winston Crite and Greg Giddings were brought in, while rookie guard Greg Fox joined the Bullets for his first NBL season.

Fox made his NBL debut against Newcastle on April 21, finishing with 4 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal in 24 minutes as Brisbane opened the season with a 109-93 road win. Crite (44 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block) delivered a spectacular debut of his own and Loggins (16 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 steals) filled the box score, while Jerry Everett (39 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists) led the Falcons.

Fox (3 points across 20 games) spent his rookie season in a reserve backcourt role, appearing in 20 of Brisbane’s 24 regular-season games as his playing time fluctuated throughout the year.

On May 13, Fox went scoreless but handed out a season-high 9 assists to go with 1 rebound and 2 steals as Brisbane overwhelmed Wollongong 170-127. Loggins (43 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 5 steals, and 1 block) and Sibley (32 points, 9 rebounds, 1 assist, 5 steals, and 2 blocks) powered the Bullets’ offence, while Norman Taylor (27 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals) was Wollongong’s best.

Fox (2 points and 2 assists) played four minutes on August 5 as Brisbane defeated Hobart 110-97. Loggins (40 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals, and 2 blocks) and Crite (22 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, and 1 block) led the Bullets, while Paul Stanley (28 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 steal) paced the Devils. The win lifted Brisbane to 10-7, but it was followed by six consecutive losses.

Fox’s best and highest-scoring game came during that skid against North Melbourne on September 1, when he scored 11 points with 2 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals, making 5-of-7 field goals and his only three-point attempt without committing a turnover. Sibley (32 points, 19 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 steal) and Loggins (28 points, 12 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals, and 2 blocks) also delivered big performances, but Scott Fisher (30 points, 17 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 steals) led the Giants to a 127-118 win.

Loggins (22.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 2.8 steals across 24 games) remained Brisbane’s leading scorer, although his run of seven consecutive All-NBL First Team selections came to an end. Crite (20.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks across 20 games) provided another major scoring option, while Sibley (15.4 points and 6.4 rebounds across 24 games) increased his scoring from 8.6 points the previous season. Sengstock (12.6 points and 7.5 rebounds across 23 games), Radliff (12 points, 3.1 assists, and 1.4 steals across 24 games) and Giddings (9.2 points and 4.7 assists across 19 games) remained important parts of Kerle’s rotation.

Brisbane closed the season against Sydney on September 16, where Fox (3 points, 3 assists, and 2 steals) helped the Bullets snap their six-game losing streak with a 116-103 victory. Loggins (32 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assists) and Sengstock (29 points, 20 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal) led Brisbane, while Steve Carfino (29 points, 5 assists, and 2 steals) was Sydney’s best. The Bullets finished eighth with an 11-13 record and missed the playoffs for the first time since 1983.

1990
Brisbane entered the season determined to rebound from an eighth-placed 11–13 finish in 1989, which saw the Bullets miss the playoffs for the first time under coach Brian Kerle. Only Leroy Loggins, Robert Sibley and Greg Fox returned from the previous year’s group. Captain Larry Sengstock and Ron Radliff (both to Gold Coast) joined Rodger Smith (to Gold Coast) at the expansion Cougars, while John Dorge (to Geelong), Darren Perry (to Eastside) and Dan Clausen (to Adelaide) moved elsewhere. Greg Giddings, Shane Edwards and import Winston Crite were not re-signed, while Danny Morseu retired.

Kerle rebuilt around the three returnees by adding imports Derek Rucker and Andre Moore, comeback big Chris McGraw, Paul Rees, Craig Adams, Duncan Johnston, Darren Breeding, Steve McLeod and Chris Clarkson. Loggins returned from the off-guard role he had occupied with mixed success in 1989 to his preferred small forward position, while Moore and Sibley headed the new-look front line. Entering his second NBL season, Fox was projected as the fifth starter alongside Rucker in Brisbane’s young backcourt, with the overhaul reducing the Bullets’ average age from 26.5 years to 23.1.

Brisbane opened against Adelaide at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on March 30, where Fox (11 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, and 0 blocks) helped the Bullets hold on for a 122–119 victory. Rucker (48 points, 2 rebounds, 10 assists, and 4 steals) produced a spectacular NBL debut and Moore (23 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, and 3 blocks) impressed inside, while Mark Davis (44 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals) led Adelaide.

Fox (8.6 points, 4.7 assists, and 1.2 steals across 34 games) established himself as a regular part of Brisbane’s backcourt and appeared in every game the Bullets played across the regular season and playoffs. Brisbane started 4–0 and, after suffering its first defeat, immediately reeled off another five consecutive victories as the dramatically reshaped roster found its chemistry.

In Brisbane’s second game against Geelong on April 7, Fox (12 points, 0 rebounds, 9 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block) committed no turnovers while helping the Bullets win 115–96. Rucker (41 points, 7 rebounds, 10 assists, and 2 steals) and Loggins (29 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 steals) led the scoring, while Shane Heal (27 points, 3 rebounds, and 8 assists) was Geelong’s best as Brisbane improved to 2–0.

Rucker (33 points, 3.6 rebounds, 6.7 assists, and 2.6 steals across 33 games) became Brisbane’s leading scorer and playmaker and won the NBL Most Valuable Player award, while Moore (26.9 points, 12.6 rebounds, 1.3 steals, and 2 blocks across 34 games) provided another dominant offensive option. Loggins (22 points, 7.7 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 2.8 steals, and 1.2 blocks across 34 games) was named the NBL’s Best Defensive Player and Sibley (15.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.2 steals across 33 games) remained a productive presence inside. Brisbane finished third at 18–8, while Rucker, Loggins and Moore were all selected to the All-NBL First Team, making the Bullets the first team to place three players on the First Team in the same season. Kerle was also named Coach of the Year for the second time.

Brisbane opened its elimination final series against Sydney at the State Sports Centre on September 26, where Fox (4 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 0 steals, and 0 blocks) played almost 38 minutes. Moore (28 points, 11 rebounds, and 2 blocks) and Rucker (21 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 steals) led Brisbane, while Damian Keogh (26 points and 5 assists) carried Sydney to a 98–87 victory and a 1–0 series lead.

Back at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre for Game two, Fox (10 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists, 2 steals, and 0 blocks) helped Brisbane respond with a 124–96 victory. Rucker (37 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals) and Loggins (25 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 steals) led the Bullets, while Steve Carfino (30 points) was Sydney’s leading scorer as Brisbane levelled the series.

Fox (6 points, 1 rebound, 6 assists, 2 steals, and 0 blocks) shared the team lead in assists in the deciding Game three, with Rucker (46 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists) and Moore (25 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 steals) carrying the scoring load. Mark Ridlen (35 points) led Sydney, but Brisbane held on for a 107–104 victory to take the series 2–1 and advance to the semifinals.

Fox produced his best game of the season in the semifinal opener against Eastside, making 9-of-11 shots and finishing with 18 points, 2 rebounds, 9 assists, 4 steals, and 0 blocks without committing a turnover. Moore (36 points and 13 rebounds) and Loggins (29 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists) were Brisbane’s other standouts, while former Bullet Darren Perry (27 points and 12 assists) led Eastside. Brisbane won 121–111 at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre to take a 1–0 series advantage.

Game two moved to the Glass House, where Fox (6 points, 2 rebounds, 10 assists, 1 steal, and 0 blocks) again led Brisbane in assists. Moore (35 points and 10 rebounds) and Loggins (29 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists) led the scoring, while Bruce Bolden (35 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists) starred for Eastside. The Bullets escaped with a 120–119 overtime victory to complete the 2–0 sweep and return to the Grand Final for a rematch of their 1987 championship series against Perth.

Fox recorded his highest-scoring game of the season in Game one of the Grand Final, finishing with 20 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals, and 0 blocks at the Perth Entertainment Centre. Rucker (27 points, 5 rebounds, and 10 assists) and Moore (25 points, 14 rebounds, and 2 blocks) also produced strong performances, but Ricky Grace (32 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists, and 3 steals) led Perth to a 112–106 victory and a 1–0 series lead.

Brisbane responded in Game two, with Fox (10 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists, 2 steals, and 0 blocks) helping the Bullets defeat Perth 106–90. Rucker (27 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists) and Moore (26 points, 13 rebounds, and 5 blocks) led Brisbane, while James Crawford (22 points and 14 rebounds) was Perth’s best. The victory levelled the series in front of 13,221 fans at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre, a then-record Australian indoor sporting attendance and NBL crowd which remained the largest Grand Final attendance outside Melbourne until 2013.

Another 13,159 fans filled the Brisbane Entertainment Centre for the deciding Game three, where Fox (10 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, and 0 blocks), Rucker (21 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals) and Moore (18 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 2 blocks) led Brisbane. Grace (25 points and 7 assists) powered Perth to a 109–86 victory, giving the Wildcats their first NBL championship with a 2–1 series win, while Grace was named Grand Final MVP.

1991
After falling to Perth in the 1990 Grand Final, Brisbane entered 1991 without Duncan Johnston, Craig Adams (to South Melbourne), Darren Breeding and Chris Clarkson, while captain Leroy Loggins, Derek Rucker, Andre Moore, Robert Sibley, Paul Rees and Greg Fox returned under head coach Brian Kerle. Veteran guards Gordie McLeod (via Hobart) and Brendan Joyce (via Melbourne) were added alongside Cameron Dickinson, Lyndon Brieffies and development player Jason Cameron.

Brisbane opened the season at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on April 6, where Fox (11 points, 1 rebound, 5 assists, and 2 steals) made 5-of-9 shots as the Bullets defeated North Melbourne 126-119. Rucker (36 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, and 1 steal) and Moore (29 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, and 5 blocks) led Brisbane, while Scott Fisher (35 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 steals) was North Melbourne’s best.

Fox (5.5 points across 20 games) saw his role reduced from Brisbane’s Grand Final run the previous season, with his playing time falling from 33.6 minutes per game in 1990 to 24.4 minutes in 1991. He appeared in Brisbane’s first 15 games before missing six consecutive games from July 27 through August 31.

One of Brisbane’s biggest early setbacks came against Southern Melbourne on April 14, where Fox (2 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 steal) contributed from the backcourt. Loggins (24 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, and 1 block) and Moore (20 points, 15 rebounds, and 2 assists) led Brisbane, but Andrew Parkinson (41 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals) powered Southern Melbourne to a 133-102 victory.

Six days later Fox (2 points and 4 assists) was part of one of the highest-scoring games of the season as Brisbane defeated Adelaide 149-143 in double overtime. Loggins (46 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block) and Rucker (45 points, 4 rebounds, 15 assists, and 2 steals) combined for 91 points, while Mark Davis (36 points and 10 rebounds) led Adelaide.

Brisbane produced another major offensive performance against South East Melbourne on May 4, with Fox (6 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 steal) contributing as the Bullets won 134-117. Moore erupted for 44 points, 17 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block, while Rucker (28 points, 3 assists, and 2 steals) provided support and Bruce Bolden (24 points and 7 rebounds) led the Magic. The victory improved Brisbane to 4-2.

Fox’s best and highest-scoring game came in Sydney on May 31, when he finished with 14 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 steal while making 6-of-10 field goals. Rucker (29 points, 3 rebounds, 9 assists, and 2 steals) and Moore (20 points, 13 rebounds, and 1 assist) were Brisbane’s other leading performers, but Sydney escaped with a 111-109 victory.

Rucker (26.6 points, 3 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 2.3 steals across 25 games) led Brisbane in scoring, while Loggins (25.5 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3 assists, 2.5 steals, and 1.4 blocks across 26 games) remained one of the league’s leading two-way players, earned All-NBL Second Team honours and won Brisbane’s club MVP award. Moore (23.5 points, 12.2 rebounds, 1.6 steals, and 1.9 blocks across 26 games) led the Bullets in rebounding, with Sibley (14.1 points and 6.6 rebounds across 25 games) and Rees (7.2 points and 3.9 rebounds across 25 games) providing further support.

Fox returned against Newcastle on September 7, recording 1 assist in four minutes as Brisbane edged the Falcons 110-109 to remain in the finals race. Moore (30 points, 12 rebounds, 5 steals, and 3 blocks) and Sibley (24 points, 14 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, and 1 block) led the Bullets, while Troy Truvillion (34 points and 4 rebounds) was Newcastle’s leading scorer. Three consecutive losses followed against Adelaide, Perth and Newcastle, ending Brisbane’s postseason hopes.

Brisbane completed the season at the AIS Arena on September 21, where Fox (8 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal) helped the Bullets defeat Canberra 131-118. Loggins (24 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals) and Moore (22 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals, and 2 blocks) led Brisbane, while Jamie Kennedy (36 points and 3 steals) was Canberra’s best. The victory left the Bullets ninth with a 13-13 record and out of the playoffs one season after reaching the Grand Final.

1992
After missing the playoffs in 1991, Brisbane entered the season without Derek Rucker, Robert Sibley (to Melbourne), Gordie McLeod, Brendan Joyce (to South East Melbourne) and Cameron Dickinson. Head coach Brian Kerle retained captain Leroy Loggins, Andre Moore, Paul Rees and Greg Fox, and with Rucker gone added import Adrian Branch, Shane Heal (via Geelong), Simon Kerle, Blair Smith, Luke Gribble and Matthew Moore.

Fox (2.2 points across 24 games) moved into a smaller reserve role during his fourth and final season with Brisbane before joining Gold Coast in 1993.

Brisbane made it two wins from two against Geelong on 10 April, where Fox scored 5 points in nine minutes and made both of his field goal attempts. Branch (43 points, 17 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 steal) and Heal (29 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists, and 2 steals) led the Bullets to a 135-127 win, while Bobby Locke (29 points) was best for the Supercats.

Fox recorded his season-high against Gold Coast on 9 May, finishing with 6 points, 1 rebound, 5 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block. Branch (44 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals) and Heal (27 points, 3 rebounds, 7 assists, and 4 steals) led Brisbane, while Mike Mitchell (39 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals, and 2 blocks) carried the Rollers to a 111-104 win.

His best all-around game came against Adelaide on 11 July, when Fox finished with 4 points, 2 rebounds, and a season-high 8 assists, although the 36ers defeated Brisbane 122-86 at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre.

Branch (28.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 1.6 steals across 25 games) became Brisbane’s leading scorer, while Loggins (23.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 2.9 steals across 23 games) earned All-NBL Second Team honours. Heal (20.9 points, 7.1 assists, and 1.5 steals across 25 games), Moore (20.3 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks across 26 games) and Simon Kerle (11.2 points, 3 rebounds, and 5 assists across 24 games) completed the main rotation. Brisbane won its opening two games and reached 6-4 through its first ten before a three-game losing streak in June, eventually finishing seventh with a 12-12 record.

The quarterfinal series opened at the Sydney Entertainment Centre on 28 September, where Fox (2 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals), Loggins (29 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals) and Moore (25 points, 15 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 block) led Brisbane, while Dwayne McClain (27 points and 6 rebounds) paced Sydney to a 100-91 win.

Game two moved to the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on 3 October, where Fox (4 points, 4 assists, and 1 steal), Branch (36 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists, and 1 steal) and Simon Kerle (28 points and 5 assists) led the Bullets. McClain (32 points) and Damian Keogh (29 points, 5 rebounds, 10 assists, and 5 steals) carried Sydney to a 130-123 win, completing the 2-0 sweep and ending Brisbane’s season.

GOLD COAST ROLLERS
1993
In 1993, Fox appeared in 21 games for Gold Coast, averaging 1.7 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 2.0 assists during a season where the Rollers struggled to find wins, finishing with their second consecutive tenth place finish (12-14 record).

Greg Fox played five seasons in the NBL, playing for both the Gold Coast Rollers and the Brisbane Bullets. He averaged 4.6 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in 119 NBL games.