Hoops

Julius- a good thing or not?

I think it was Hound.. I must admit that I didn't take much notice of it. Because I was a big Hodge fan, and he wasn't. But, anyway.. he was on news adelaidenow, posting on a Boti article, about a month ago. Tyndale v Hodge , so I just laughed.
But anyway, the sixers without any injuries, he'd take Tyndale.. With a lot of injuries, Hodge.

There's been a different feel to the Sixers in the last 7 days for mine, not unlike a franchise facing administration; the team has seemingly solidified.

One concern, as someone mentioned above, is that they're running on pure emotion. We have a tendency to drop the intensity and become complacent once we've strung a few wins together. Here's hoping that's not the case.

In regards to the "are we better off" issue, it's a little more complex than a 'yes/no' answer IMO.

From an external point of view, team chemistry is better. The guys seem to be having more fun and are playing as a unit. On the flip side, scoring options and options to penetrate are down.

Grizz' impact remains to be seen. We do seem to be playing better team basketball and individuals seem to have stepped up their game in Julius' absence.

Personally, I'm very excited about our play off prospects and am enjoying the basketball I'm seeing from the guys.

I agree, under strength Gong and Taipans sides are not exactly a true litmus test, but all the guys can do is beat the squad they're playing on any given night - and they did that. Convincingly.

They showed tonight they don't need him.

I wonder when the Julius jokes will start flying? When the space shuttle exploded, we had jokes before the pieces even fell to the ground.

Anyone heard any good Julius jokes?

It was Boti, I think , mentioned NYE on the gold coast, and the players with their wives and friends, as well as Scott's comments.
I think was more why we lost. I wouldn't blame Julius for losing that game.

I am not too pessimistic about how we will go against stronger opposition because you need to ask the question, who are the stronger opposition? Are they the ones who stand higher on the ladder. Are they not the same ones that recently have been given a jolt by the shaking of the ladder by the teams standing below them? We are down 1 import at the moment so its not likely we are going to win the grand prize with the team as it stands. Provided Grizzard fits in well and provides some quality contribution, the 36ers are right up there with them.

Grizz 15mins to start with.

I am one of many who was entertained by Julius.
Everyone has stepped up wed and sat

From 6th to 4th in 3 days Hodgeless. If Hodge had a point to prove by not showing up for Wednesday's game, he did it at the wrong time when 2 wins were a probability even without him. We now pick up Grizzard for the remainder of the season. I would say the last laugh is on the 36ers.

A good player that draws a crowd. Plays 40mins , top scores. Or more minutes and scores from everyone.
Also the fitness of davo and paora comes into it
As with maher and bruce had fitness troubles earlier