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Trans-Tasman TussleLaura Stokes of New Zealand is blocked by Rebecca Allen of Australia during the first round match between Australia and New Zealand during day one of the Australian Youth Olympic Festival at Sydney University Sports Centre on January 14, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.

Aussie LayupCorben Wroe of Australia lays the ball up during the men's first round basketball game between Australia and New Zealand during day one of the Australian Youth Olympic Festival at Sydney University Sports Centre on January 14, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.

Day 1: Mitcham wraps up all the actionOlympic gold medallist Matthew Mitcham hosts the Day 1 AYOF wrap featuring basketball and hockey.

DAY 1: AUS women slam NZLIn the first basketball match of the AYOF, the Australian women's team were too strong for New Zealand running away with the game 87-37.