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SRT070

Years ago

Imports constantly being cut

I think the referees performances have contributed also. Freeman and Winder for example were just getting ludicrous calls made against them in the opening games, yes they did make some poor fouls but the referees made some very poor calls too. in saying that im not saying its all the refs a lot is based on previous comments too, poor scouting etc. but i think the referees have had some type of a contribution to imports not having the impact they should as they have to play conservatively to not get fouled out.

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skip

Years ago

and poor Rickert was cut just because he was an import.

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Starks

Years ago

2nd rate Americans filling import spots.
1st rate Australians all playing in Europe.
The NBL will never be as strong as it was 20 years ago. As long as everyone is aware where the NBL fits in the financial scheme of things, you can have few complaints.
If Brett Maher came out of the AIS right now, he'd be going to Europe...

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Big Marty

Years ago

I'd be honest and say that they're holding to level of the imports far too high.

Most of that is probably due to the lack of performance by local talent. Not that the national talent level is crap, but must admit that it's been at least 2-3 years since we had the aussie talent performing really well; such as the likes of Cattalini and Mackinnon and Anstey etc. etc.

I think the local talent needs to be the focal point and we need to get Aussie stars back in. When to focus gets taken off of expectations of the imports, then the pressure is gone and they perform much better.

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