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Anonymous

Years ago

Blaze sign Shane Heal

Hey I-man (#186373), you hate the Blaze more than the Kings or Tigers????? It's normally not like you to openly admit such a hatred but then again I suppose I'd hate a team that beat my team in all three games last season!!!(smiley emoticon here)

Anyway back on topic and like S-man said it's going to be funny cheering a guy I've despised for more than 15 years. I reckon though it's only going to take say one quarter into the first game with a couple of 3's and I think it'll be sorted.

I've said before (#176653) Heal has always had my respect as a quality player. Even though he's probably past his best years, he won't need massive numbers offensively. Being able to take a bit of heat off Harvey and defend a little better than Crowe will offset any drop in his scoring.

Another factor that I'll throw into the discussion mix to support this all working is the fact that he's lived on the GC for several years now (apart from his Dragons stint) and has been/is involved with local basketball competetions as a coach/parent. He's said that the Blaze will be his last NBL Club and he'll probably remain here in retirement.

This all means he'll be dealing face to face with fans and grass root GC basketball people on a regular basis, away from game nights and Club publicity events. He's not going to get better feedback on his performances than in this environment. Also his motivation to perfom well will have to be as high as it's ever been in his career.

The more I think about it, the more I feel this is going to work well. While top 4 is a little high IMO, I think we can avoid the second year blues and once again make the eight.

Go Blaze!!!

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Anonymous

Years ago

Ah. Gold Coast. You silly fat bastards.

To think, I was barracking for them in last year's finals. This year, I hope you lose on the back of a has been.

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Big Marty

Years ago

May the insults fly when the Blaze visit adelaide.

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