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Ballinger Naturalising?

When Muzzy goes, we're definitely in big trouble if we're to look for an Aussie replacement. I wouldn't consider any of those you listed except Noodles, & I really can't see him back here with what would be on offer elsewhere.
My thoughts at this stage, are that we made the right moves getting Davo into the line-up. I doubt he would've been cheap, but damned good value none-the-less. A healthy Mikey would've been a screamer, but it wasn't to be, & there are more to blame than him, Phil, Mr Hemmerling, or the Team Trainer.
Then Mikey:
Under the circumstances, Mikey did nothing wrong, & I can understand management cutting him some slack, hoping it would all fall into place. He had a proven record, is a top bloke, & deserved every possible opportunity to get back to where he belonged. I recognise that it was a gamble that we eventually lost, but we would've had a winning hand, if the cards fell our way.
*** End Mikey rant & back on topic ***
Somehow, I was under the impression that Balls was seeking citizenship this season, but I can't recall where I got that notion (hadn't put it to him). From what you guys are saying, it isn't to be.
Again, I may have misinterpreted some posters in thinking that they were pushing (this season) for the naturalisation to happen & have another import on the roster. That is what I could not see materialising. Love to be wrong though. ; )

Yeah you're right, but my comments were following other's thoughts of having the room for 2 more big number playing imports to dominate & be a title contender.
I'd love to see it happen, can't see it happening in today's climate.
On the player points system, we'll find it even tougher, when Brett does retire. We'll be down a handy minimum points player/maximum output stud.

Yep, I remember those days too, everything was at it's peak back then. Jam packed stadium, big budget, & no stifling rules.
Far away from what we're enduring now. : (

It's nothing new, I think Perth had 5 American-borns on their roster one year.
I wouldn't hold my breath that the NBL'd let us have Balls + 2 imports, there'd be a rule pop up somewhere along the road. Plus there's the cost of doing it.
I'd be happy to have Balls locked in as our import. That'd do me.

Hah, gotta love dual citizenship.

Although I wonder, does the NBL need to look at the impact of dual citizenship on its import restrictions and other stuff? say if Ballinger naturalised next year, and continued playing for Adelaide, that'd free up 2 import slots, so technically that would be 3 import quality players on the same team...

I haven't heard confirmation. It'd be great though, and if we signed him to a multi year deal I'd be stoked.