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Williamson to have surgery

Imports coming for a holiday is not what I would like. Think of JoJo, Acie Earl, Todd Fuller (even Mark Price as coach).

Yea if Williamson is not out for the full season, Holmes on a short term contract would be fine IMO.

I hope to see Holmes get a NBL gig, Townsville for Hinder may be his best shot at the moment, as i always liked what Holmes bought to the table being toughness, defense and leadership, his only downfall was he wasnt a big scorer/great shooter at NBL level and is played a undersized PF, along side Ballinger as a undersized C doesnt work that well but should be fine next to Schenscher at PF and id even give him some minutes at SF.

you would go with 1 import over signing a Tucker cheap import replacement if neccesary Isaac?

I do agree Weigh can cover the back up PF once Ballinger is back, and it may be a good opportunity to give Creek a extra few minutes going with 1 import for the short term and letting Williamson recover.

I would probably go with 2 imports, ideally a top quality import replacement or Williamson himself if not a long term injury, but would consider a cheap import like Tucker if $$ was a issue.

I just think we will end up needing 2 good imports, and 'break out'seasons from Weigh and Johnson to make the playoffs, and a cheap import like Tucker is better than no import IMO, and still better than most available aussies, but do agree its not the ideal for the 36ers.

Bogut would be the ideal short term replacement, but not sure how likely he would be to come to the 36ers, but i am glad they seem to be having a good crack at getting him.

Agreed, would not pay big $$ to Tucker, would only consider him as a cheap option, and play him off the bench, which i reckon he would take, living in Adelaide playing ABL, i would sign him month by month until Williamson returns if he is not ruled out for the season.

points are not really a issue as we have the space and it keeps the full 10 open for when Williamson returns, I think Tucker is a 8 or 9 anyway but not a issue either way.

If Williamson is ruled out for the season id try and sign a good import of a similar mould to replace him, assuming Williamson is on a average import wage we should be able to get someone better than the cheap options like Tucker or a SEABL/NZBL import, but if $$ are a issue or it doesnt work out i wouldnt be too upset to see Tucker in as a plan b cheap option. His form in the ABA showed he is still atleast upto NBL bench/fringe starter level, not ideal for a import, but still better than most locals available and cheaper than other imports. I would run him off the bench behind Ballinger and Weigh if we went down this path.

Bogut would be the #1 short term choice if possible.

I kinda like the Tucker option. Probably not worth 10 points or the high $, but a definite option (assuming Holmes is not an option too)

If Williamsons out for say 2 months, would someone like Tucker or a SEABL/NZBL import worth signing for 2 months?

Tucker isnt really a pf but could play part time PF with guys like Weigh and Johnson until Ballinger comes back and then play some of the back up PF mins behind Ballinger, along with Weigh, and we dont really need him to play C IMO.

A rotation of

Johnson/Helliwell
Ballinger/Tucker/Weigh
Weigh/Creek/Tucker
Herbert/Ng
Warren/Crosswell

could work, then bring Williamson in when ready to see how far he can get us, as he sounds exciting and i really hope to see him play.

Hah, it appears as though Nick Horvath was left off the list; considering he was an import at the time.

Yep; not to put the mockers on myself, but the first season I purchased a Season Ticket was in 06. This year I wasn't able to afford one; so hopefully that should means the Sixers will make the finals this time.

Whoops, It was just pointed out to me that it looks like I was implying EC was a witch.

I just meant that she is a big Dusty fan, who would be very happy to have him back in 36ers colours.

Could just send EC instead.

The Sixers seem to be under some curse on them placed in 2006.

Since the 2006/07 season (inclusive), the Sixers have had a much luck with imports as an ugly tradie with bad hygiene picking up quality chicks at the Grand Hotel.

We have had imports who have been great, only to be injured; imports who promised everything, then delivered nothing; and that's just to name a few. Let's not forget the infamous debacle with pay checks and walkouts.

To have so much bad luck with imports I wonder if there has been a curse placed on the Club. So, my little poindexters, what happened in 2006?

We let Dusty slip through our fingers!

In the last 5 seasons, Dusty's teams have averaged a ladder position of 4.6 with the Sixers average ladder position of 8.4. So, while I don't expect that Dusty himself has placed a curse on the club, his departure has triggered a series of unfortunate events resulting in imports tumbling like dominoes.

My solution? The Sixers need to release the "Curse of Dusty" which they could do by engaging a hag with a wart on her nose riding a broomstick to cast an anti-curse spell. Alternatively, bring back the Navy Seals for a roadtrip ala Adolf Eichmann style. Kidnap Dusty, place him in a Sixer's diplomatic bag and bring him back to Adelaide.

Yea, Bogut would be an ideal short term 'ímport', then scout and possibly trial an import while Bogut is here.

Heres hoping we can get Bogut, or atleast a decent replacement import, as we are due for some luck with imports.

Huge pity if he cant play, he sounded like a great player and many of us were really looking forward to seeing him play, may be next year??

Is Chris Williams available?? J-Will was apparantly much like him, so would be awesome if we could snare him, (dreaming i know)