Muriel Archer coaches Eastern Basketball team in 1971...

Eastern Southland had won the tournament in 1971 and was looking to win again with mixing youth and experience.  The team is:
 Sandra Abernethy, Lynette Kerr, Pauline Johnston, Margaret Fitzgerald, Judy Kennedy and Susan Murphy.
Coach:  Muriel Archer

Southland is in a different section with eight players travelling with coach, Alan McAuliffe and Manager, Richard Merlow.

The team is:
Jenny Smith (Panthers), Carol Henry (Newfield Jets), Mary McKenzie, Judy Hall, Joy Shirley (Rata), Paula McGrath, Barbara Stott, Josy Kane (Muskettes),