SEABL recently conducted its annual mid-season poll of all head coaches and found the majority believe the Supercats can go all the way to winning their third East Men's Championship in a row. Geelong has started the season at a blistering pace, with a 14-0 record and an average winning margin of 20 points.

Current South Men's ladder-leaders Bendigo have also been tipped to win the gold at season's end, despite only recording a 9-6 record to date.

Coaches were also asked to name the two players likely to win the Most Valuable Player Award after 12 weeks of competition. With four 40+ scoring games, it was no surprise Hobart Chargers' sharp-shooter Anthony Stewart received the most votes amongst the coaches. Stewart is having a sensational season, leading the league in points and assists, and has his team sitting in second position on the South Men's ladder.

Frankston import David Gruber was chosen to win the East Men's Most Valuable Player award after a consistent first half of the season. Gruber currently averages 24.9 points, 12.9 rebounds per game, and was also selected as the best centre in the league.

Other results from the SEABL mid-season coaches poll were:

Best point guard in the SEABL: Patrick Mills (AIS)

Best shooting guard in the SEABL: Troy de Vries (NW Tasmania)

Best forward in the SEABL: Anthony Petrie (Canberra)

Best centre in the SEABL: David Gruber (Frankston)

Best head coach in the SEABL: Mark Leader (Geelong)

Best head coach at developing young players: Marty Clarke (AIS)

Most athletic player in the SEABL: Jamal Brown (Geelong)

Best defender in the SEABL: Adam Gibson (Southern Districts) & Brad Sheridan (Albury/Wodonga)

Most underrated player in the SEABL: Nathan Herbert (Geelong)

Best restricted player in the SEABL: David Gruber (Frankston)

Best Australian player in the SEABL: Patrick Mills (AIS) & Anthony Petrie (Canberra)