Hoops

SOS -- review and future

Agreed that we didn't have the cattle to win the league, but we have the cattle to at least finish higher than bottom 2. In my opinion we have grossly underachieved. A lack of development of any younger players in a losing season like this is the icing on the cake for Scotty's fair well party.

skip, yeah it just feels like 3 years. Anonymous #265757, in my post I separated the efforts of SOS from the efforts of Ninnis. Yes you are correct and I agree that we are very lucky to have had a team this year thanks to the wonderful efforts and dedication of the SOS team. This however has no reflection on the performance of the team under Ninnis. It could have been more successful and God only knows, SOS deserved it.

Reckon we had the cattle but not the discipline
(EG close games we gifted the opposition)

There are a few things that need to be changed; for one, the Courtside seats ($650) while great seats, aren't really worth that amount considering the fringe benefits you were supposed to get.

Something as simple as getting half-time stats was a dismal failure IMO. Out of all the home games so far, I've been given one stat sheet and four other times I've had to run over to another spot and grab one of the sheets from the floor to read it.

If they rounded out the seats to be about $500p/y then they would be worth the money; every cent.

On the Court, our performances have been a little less impressive, but we really have just let ourselves down with the one percenters. If we had won three of the games that we should have won earlier in the season, we would presently be second or third on the ladder.

It really has been a crazy close season. As it stands, there is only three wins separating second and last on the ladder. That is about as close as it can get. Who knows, pull off a miracle and win our last four games, and we could even snatch fourth (unlikely). So, whilst not as competitive as we would have liked, it is not a complete waste of a season. On Court score: C

Dean set me up with excellent seats this season, just behind the corporate box where he sits (Obviously just near you BTM). I was extremely impressed with his professionalism and service. This included calling me back to upgrade me to those seats when they became available, when at first he had only been able to get us in high up in the corners. Rating of SOS, for that alone, gets them an A++ from me. Thanks Dean!

Yes, I heard there could be an opening on the board....

The changeover from former to current management was not a good one based on my information, but that's another thread.

IMO I believe that as far as the back room operation of the club, the club is working well under a difficult environment. It can only get better. Each SOS member has different skills and so they compliment each other. Some are good marketers(eg Silver Fox), some are good at finance (eg PF), general management (eg ML) and some understand basketball club management (eg DS) I believe it is a good mix.

The on court performance is another issue.

Jack, why are you confident that the team will get better next season? Are you making this comment based on Ninnis coaching the team another year or a replacement of a more experienced coach. Ninnis has had 3 years with this team and I actually believe each year has been worse than the previous. I see no improvement whatsoever next season if Ninnis is still coaching. The only thing that makes it acceptable that this season was a poor one as far as the team performance goes is the fact that SOS had a difficult job in taking over the team and everything was rushed long after recruiting had started for other teams. I applaud them for the job they did and will always be greatful for having a team to follow this year. SOS will be more successful next season with one season of experience behind them and more organised for the one to follow, but Ninnis will not make an improvement on the team. What SOS has done for the team and what Ninnis has done for the team are 2 separate issues.

It's all too easy to sit on the sides and throw stones.

I believe the SOS have done a great job in difficult circumstances. Each has brought a different skill and while they do not get an A from me in the end of year report card, they have a plan in place for the things they can control and are pushing to improve the things they can't control.

I am confident the Sixers will only get better for next season and on court success will follow. I am sure that if we were in the top 4, this forum would be a lot different. I don't know what the fuss is about.

Assessment Grade: "B"

It is worthy news, but comments from random members of the general public on an anonymous internet forum are unlikely to be helpful. I know there are potential legal issues etc. Even though the story is in the public forum on Adelaide Now, as of last night people were unable to comment on their web site either.

69,000% improvement in the end of the last lot.
Once Groves lost his personal wealth we were gone.
They didn't reply to fans - tooo busy.
We couldn't call the coach by his name- tooo important
'No one sees my face and lives.'

These guys come on here and read, reply and the like, have care for the fans.