Hoops

Sixers Vs New Zealand

Watch the replay. Pretty obvious RS umpiring was a factor and cost us the game.

Bad calls (and no calls) a plenty in the last 2 minutes. For example, Rhyss "Coach" Carter held freeing up Ambercrombie (and Finch) for a jam - WTF were the umpires looking at? (apart from Isaac's pink shirt in the third row?) The Sixers purposely fouled in the end and the rose colored glasses couldn't see the foul on the south side.

The MARS green shirts could have reffed better than that - even "pimples" would have done a better job.

Now, another thing. 4 secs on the clock going into 3 qtr time. Sam "Lurch" Harris in on court and we have the inbound. " Major Tom to ground control" Even in U12, you would drop Lurch back into the key and chuck the ball down to him in the mismatch of the century for the jam. Why stuff around dribbling the ball down? Wake up Marty, "Tassie's floating away!"

One last thing, Mark "Ranga" Radford. Can he get more passionate? Looked like he was going to burst a vein on Friday night. I like it when the assistant coach's head resembles a tomato. Lucky he has a second head tucked under the collar in case the first one explodes. Keep up the good work !

Tend to agree about the Clark inexperience. A few posters on here have talked obout the lack of shots for Ballinger and reasoned that is due to his inability to create his own. That may be true, but the guy is so incredibly efficient and can score in a number of ways. He can hit the 3 from the pick & pop, nail the elbow jumper comming up the lane from a down screen, make the short base line jumper almost every time, hit the little jump hook at vthe front of the rim. You have to get a system that gets him the ball in those positions. It is inconceivable to me that a team dose not get a shot in the last few minutes of a close game for their best player who is shooting 80%. That has to come down to the coach. I just wish Balls was still at the Hawks. With Gordie guideing the team he would make great use of the great fundamentals that Balls has. I will give you another question. What are Wider's best assets. In my opinion it is his strength and hops. First play of the game against the Hawks, isolation on Ervin for Winder who pins him at the front of the rim for an easy 2. Still waiting to see the play run again. FFS Marty it would have been usefull against the small Breakers guards.
Agree about Devries, he has good handles and can get into the paint and could be tried a bit more in the 1.

Yes. But, will he replace Winder ?

I think that Marty is struggling with his subs because he is used to the AIS structure.

At the AIS, alot of the players are even in ability and skill, and so when he was coaching there he could spread the minutes and rotate subs and put trust in everybody and anybody to get it done.

However, obviously the AIS is different to professional basketball. Primarily speaking, this is not a development league Marty, unlike the SEABL that the AIS played in. You got to put on people who are getting it done and sub those that aren't. Does he leave Ng out there or Winder out there for long periods of time to develop them? Development happens in the off-season Marty, not late in the 4th when the game is on the line.

Good to see Sam Harris get a minute

We see somethings better elevated.

(Hodge the better jumper than Holmes)

Sixers hit the front with a Carter 3pointer
6 minutes to go and had the momemtum, but carter was replaced by winder.
Carter was just a little better... just a little smater.
Holmes managed 2points in a long time.
Harris got 2points , but only one minute.

Great job by Carter - put the team in a winning position. And then Winder came back on...

one thing is for sure though, carter is worth his weight in gold. he has been doing well and keeping consistent.

Everyone is saying "Give Balls more shots".
The problem with Balls is that he can't really create his own shot. He really thrives off a playmaking finding him to get open looks from mid-range.

I noticed Balls used to shoot the 3 quite a bit and used to hit at a really nice clip. He isn't getting those looks anymore, because the 36ers lack of size means he has to stay inside alot.

If Balls wants more shots, the 36ers need to:
-Get rid of Winder
-Get in Raheim Brown. By putting in a legit center it will give Balls more time to float on the perimeter and allow him more outside shooting opportunities.

It is sad to go to a game and see three refs, that are clearly, not only not on the same page, but don't appear to have the same edition of the rule book. When players and coaches clearly dispute the calls with THEIR overwhelming reactions, the only reason one of the other officials would not automatically "T" them -- as old time (generally)respected officials like Eddie C, Bill M or even Geoff Weeks would have done, is because the other two officials don't know how that call could have been made either !.

Sorry to say this, but I've watched Hill play over enough seasons to say this, I actually think he still plays like a rookie. You know, like a player who plays to his own strengths 100% of the time, even if the opposition player is beter at his strengths than he is. He doesn't read the game any differently one minute from the next.

CJ Bruton played like Brad does now, but only in his first 2 seasons, after that he was simply smart.

An was it just me , or did I see that in the last quarter NZ mainly just went to whoever was being guarded by NG or brad ?

observer that wasnt 2 losses in a row at home last week we had sydney at the dome and won but regardless we still have 2 losses at home already and so early in the season means bad things from my pov. Next week will be very interesting although its looking like at the end of next week we most likely will be 2-5 unless we see some serious changes in our shooting

im sorry but that game was won and lost by the poor poor poor refereeing. That is the most pitiful display ive ever seen from the refs. They couldnt count to 3 as nz pitched a tent in the key. Im happy to admit defeat when we have been out played but tonight i dont think we were.

Shaq, DJ looked very capable out there and Harris made an instant impact. Sixers were sweet with Dj @ C and Balls @ PF

Abercrombie, Vukona and Boucher owned the boards while wilkinson squabled with whoever was keen lol. Braswell's handles pretty impressive

Agree Statman
ballinger needed more shots, when the sixers were putting the ball inside to him and Dj they were getting buckets. I also agree with playing Carter at starting PG, he deserves it, guys hustling his ass off and making winder look average.

Well find a PG who can create shots for him then!

5-0 heading into a tough match in Perth
confidence will be high in the NZ camp
Abercrombie just getting better and better.

my take on Winder - yes from someone who has only watched him in one game on TV tonight...so I may be way off but Ill back myself.

Its all about him, would rather make a flashy play than take the easy basket. Made some great passes tonight, but seems to always look to make a hollywood assist rather than a simple play for easy points.
Whinges and whinges, just shut up and play the whistle and your man wont run past you all the time. Sure you got some tough calls but get over it, I coach under 10s to play until the whistle blows and they can handle it!

I guess hes the sort of player than at the end of he game rushes to grab the stats sheet to see how he went, every team has one I guess, just a shame its your point guard, especially when your star forward only took 11 shots (and hit 8 of em)

Big games from Abercrombie and Braswell to get NZ home. Rhys Carter awesome D and a big 3 at cucial time, great signing. Winder looked dangerous at times but also looked like he tried to do to much at times

Big games from Abercrombie and Braswell to get NZ home. Rhys Carter awesome D and a big 3 at cucial time, great signing. Winder looked dangerous at times but also looked like he tried to do to much at times

Rhys Carter and Brad hill played well. Pretty sure Abercrombie got all ball on winders dunk. Awesome first half highlights.

Can I get 1xcopy of the poster abercrombie put on ballinger

X - if you say that about Wilkinson then youd have to say the same thing about "Mr Look at Me" Winder

He made some great passes, but man its all about him isnt it?

Way to go Troy DeVries and Sam Harris..
Bruton missed one..

im with X refs are shit!

don't think Bruton has missed yet

Will be interested in seeing what defensive matchups Lemanis uses. I would put Vukona on Ballinger and use Wilkinson on the less dangerous Holmes. The key to beating the 6ers is to limit the scoring of Ballinger.

I think the 6ers have a really good chance of winning tonight. I think it is a case of the Breakers being due for a loss, and the 6ers primed for a good performance. Will be a very close game.

Having said all that, I still think the Breakers have the edge and will win by 3.

Teams looking good on paper will always be beaten by a team looking good on the floor!

and calls the bank

The 36ers play the Dragons this weekend and the new Melbourne club features ex-36er Jacob Holmes and SA prodigy Joe Ingles.

They had their first pre-season hit-out last night against the Taipans and went down 104-115. The Dragons were missing Kavossy Franklin, Matt Burston, and Adam Quick.

Here are a few select quotes from those at the game. For more information, see this thread on OzHoops.

Ingels was good and a star of the future

he big surprises were Joe Ingles, Ash Cannon and Brent Hobba. Ingles will be a genuine star if he continues to improve. He finished with 15, 3 and 3 and also did a great defensive job. LONG arms....think Brad Sheridan with less muscle but WAY more talent.

Also Ingles has the making of a star for sure, his recent games with the AIS and tonights performace would have all Dragons fans pretty damn excited.