Hoops

Expectations Of Scott Ninnis

I was not a fan of Scott as a player, both at NBL and what was the State Bank League. My son played at South far a while and I followed South at the time. I found it a bit unnerving for a grown man to have his father keep selective stats for every game he played. He is also an inexperienced coach and any successes appeared to have been acquired without salary cap or player points constraints.

I have followed the argument that P S was inexperienced when he first took over the 36ers job but the other half of the team Steve Breheny was not. P S also had a stellar NBL and National team career and was a student of the game who adapted the best from coaches he played under to provide an entertaining and successfull program. Scott Ninnis was a good player in the open court but did not like to do much else. He has only had limited exposure outside the NBL/ABL. If Rupert Sapwell's advice was not accepted at Adelaide, why is he any different to Scott. Therefore his experince at Adelaide would have to be discounted. Townsville's results do not support any extraordinary skill for the coaching staff. As for the South Dragons no more need be said.


I fear that we may return to the Claxton, Shipway era and I don't think I could afford that either fiancially or emtionally. I sincerely hope I'm wrong.

The 36ers combination after Hodge arrived were a top four team. If that team is retained by Scotty and/or enhanced with Holmes for Dench and another import when Ballinger becomes an Aussie, anything less than a top four finish will be unacceptable in my opinion.

A friend of mine, who was a corporate box owner (12 people each game) then a season ticketholder (4 people) since the inception of the Powerhouse/Dome, has said that he will let his season ticket lapse. The jury is still out with me. The four tickets that I have held since 1985 could be up for grabs. I am a P S disciple, but have given unerring support to all 36er coaches and players but don't know if I can offer the same support to Scott.