The sanctions handed to Australian players over the so called "basketbrawl" have been labelled a "disgrace", as Boomers players defend their actions in the sickening fight in the World Cup qualifier against the Philippines earlier this month.

Key points: Boomers Daniel Kickert (five games), Thon Maker (three), Chris Goulding (one) handed bans

Boomers Daniel Kickert (five games), Thon Maker (three), Chris Goulding (one) handed bans Basketball Australia fined $135,000

Basketball Australia fined $135,000 10 Philippines players banned, national federation fined $337,000

Basketball Australia (BA) will seek further advice before making a decision on whether to appeal the FIBA sanctions resulting from the brawl between the two teams in Bulacan on July 2.

Boomer Thon Maker was handed a three-game suspension for his part in the brawl, where he kicked out at several Philippines players.

He took to Twitter to argue his actions were in self-defence.

"I tried to break up a conflict but without security things quickly devolved in a very dangerous situation where I needed to protect my teammates and myself from imminent harm," he said.

"As a human being I cannot turn my back on anyone, Australian or Filipino, teammate or not, who is being attacked by a mob without the adequate help from security."

Sorry, this video has expired 'Sickening' brawl ends Boomers-Philippines basketball match

Australian teammate Chris Goulding was handed a one-game ban, which his agent Daniel Moldovan described on Twitter as a "disgrace".

"I am extremely disappointed in the ruling handed down by FIBA. Chris Goulding neither provoked or retaliated to a vicious mob assault and has been suspended by FIBA," he said.

"This is quite simply a disgrace."

Moldovan questioned FIBA's three-game ban handed to Philippines assistant coach Joseph Uichico who was filmed punching and throwing a chair at Goulding while he was on the ground.

The brawl erupted in a World Cup qualifying match in the Philippines on July 2. ( Supplied: Fox Sports )

"The most disturbing aspect of FIBA's ruling is the fact that assistant coach Joseph Uichico, who in my opinion is guilty of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm that could have easily resulted in the death of Chris Goulding, has been given a farcical three-game suspension," he said.

"What message is FIBA sending to children all over the world when a violent and nonsensical act such as this is given nothing more than a slap on the wrist?

"Coach Uichico should never be allowed to coach a FIBA-sanctioned game ever again."

After the match, Uichico apologised on Twitter, saying his emotions got the better of him.

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The third Boomer to be sanctioned, Daniel Kickert, accepted his five-game suspension for elbowing Philippines guard Roger Ray Pogoy.

BA chief executive Anthony Moore said his organisation was assessing its next move after the sanctions were discussed at a board meeting on Friday.

"While we indicated yesterday that it was unlikely that we would appeal, the BA board discussion today considered a range of options on this matter," he said in a statement.

"We will receive further advice before making a determination on whether to proceed."

Ten members of the Philippines squad were suspended for a total of 34 games for unsportsmanlike behaviour.

Both national federations issued a joint apology in the days following the incident.