
Pero and Bradshaw not playing
agree with ya there HAHA, Blaze have done well in recruiting Mika, hustles hard and can score.
NZ will do well if we can stay within 15points of Australia

Can't believe we took Jeremiah to Europe so that he can be unavailable for the Aussie series!! Scanning the box scores Pledger, Loe and Abercrombie played significant minutes so that will help. Still face a huge uphill battle to not be blown out.

I for one am looking forward to seeing Vukona step up and fill a void for NZ he's going to be a great signing for the Blaze.

The only decent experienced internationals in the tall blacks squad are Penney and Vukona, we're fu..ed. Casey Frank is the turnover king in a black singlet. Lowe and Abercrombie will compete fine but not sure about the rest of the youngsters

Pero hasnt retired. PLayed in FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament last year and was hoping to play this year, but ankle didnt come up.

be a good series to blood some youngsters against some tough tough opposition. Bradshaws too cool for school at tha mo.

Actually he got confirmation 3 weeks ago that he'd got the contract and needed to be back there by the weekend.
For the record, all imports in the KBL are paid US$25k a month- not just him.

Just out of curiosity, how well have tickets for the NZ game been selling over there? (particularly with the announced roster)

Alex Pledger will have to front in low post. What worries me more is our ability to look after the ball. Lyndsay is erratic and Mike Fitchet doesn't seem to get enough minutes to get into a game. All 6'6" of Mika will compete on the boards but it seems we are going to be monstered there as well. We will rely heavily on the 3 "again". With Newley back Aussie have too much firepower.
If we can keep Aussie to single figures we will be doing well.

He was actually never going to play I think is the point being made.
I still think it'll be an interesting series and get to see some fresh blood out there.
