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Farley to leave Adelaide

Yogee, you're right as far as the number of games left this season goes. There is no time left to get another import. As poor as this season has been, I can't get over how quickly it has gone. Its as though I am still waiting for the season to begin because I haven't seen anywhere near enough of what I have been expecting. Makes it all the more compelling for next season because its not going to happen now.

As far as Farley finishing out this season with us, it should be a certainty. He has been contracted to play out this season and paid highly enough to play it out well. That is his obligation to fulfil. The club has the obligation to keep him until then. With so many players injured at present, it makes me cringe everytime the Sixers go out on court without him. He still provides a lot of confidence that the team will do better with him playing.

Anon #115562, despite the "shagged" season, there is always the fans to satisfy. I don't want the Sixers to give up their season right now. People have paid for season tickets and would like to get the most of what's left of the season. I for one, still want to see Farley on court. He has done a lot for me in the way of providing enjoyment of the game and he has continued to entertain and delight the crowd. The atmosphere at the Dome has been electric on many occassions due to Farley's magic. He has produced some of the most memorable moments that I can think of. I wouldn't be writing him off without knowing the situation and whether there is a possibility to save it.

I think it would be good to know why Farley's attitude has changed so much this year. Why is he behaving in a manner that Smyth will no longer tolerate? This thread like many before it has moved into the direction of his poor performance this year. He has performed well in previous years so the question needs to be asked if it is what the club has done to him rather than what he has done to the club to cause this conflict. Do we know what sort of mediation processes have been followed to try and solve the issues? I can't help feeling that a good player is being sacrificed without properly trying to solve the issues. What will happen with the rest of the season? Will a new import be brought in for the rest of the season? We have already lost 2 straight games without Farley, how many more will we lose? Obviously his absences does make a difference.

Oh i forgot to say Goodbye Willie i was a fan of yours all the time, pity you have to go, i would of like the 36ers to not let this public and let him go end of season with some class as he has been a good import for us over the years!!

C: Horvath+Cooper
PF: Free Agency : Ben Knight anyone?+Nash/AJ
SF: Import?+Nash/AJ/Timmons
SG: Ng/Hill/Copeland (share starting 5. (Determined on form and fatigue)
PG: Maher+Sutton+Hill

I like that basic set up id like the import SF to be Jayson Wells or Dave Thomas or some one of that mould athletic and versatile!!
I also like Boodnikoff he could be our starting SG or SF long athletic and can shoot th 3 i remeber him killing us last year! If possible to get both Thomas and Wells i would take them both and let Horvath go aswell, but if not Horvath is fine with me!

Willie's been paid a big FAT fee to produce that highlight reel. And that's what business he's in - when he stops doing it, he's out of business.

Willie's going? Fine.

I also meant to say that the Lakers are one of the top teams in the West, and Kobe and PJ are now getting along fine.

this is stupid by the sixers management. Farley kept bums on seats, and was entertaining to watch. Not every import is flashy like Willie is. As a supporter, I will not be renewing my membership next year, due to lack of management and poor roster decisions.

Farley led us to a championship, and can single-handedly turn a game on its heels. Why get rid of someone like that? Kobe and PJ didn't get along, now look at them. Beat San Antonio in SA today.

Willie deserves better.