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AK-47

Years ago

Pick your Boomers 2012 team

I am one of Aaron Bruce's biggest fans ever since his first season at Baylor, however, I feel we have better options than him at the point.

Anon '314,

I'm absolutely not against the inclusion of Drmic. Gotta prepare the kids somehow and there aren't any better ways to do so other than experience, especially considering its the twelvth spot which would generally be a DNP unless Marty Clarke was coaching ;)

I really hope Crawford doesn't make it. As referred to earlier, a relatively inconsistent shooter who doesn't really offer too much more, especially at international level.

X,

I hear you RE Gibson being a lock. Seems to be one of those cool and composed guys. Doesn't appear to do alot but works hard defensively, can knock the open 3, hustles well and doesn't do alot wrong. However, if Lisch or Irving are included in the team this could be the end for him.

Khazzouh shouldn't make it unless Andersen is unavailable. I like the inclusion of a big who can spread the floor and score in multiple ways. Gives our offence variation and different avenues to score. Obviously he's soft and isn't nearly tough enough on D but in place of Andersen I think he could compliment Bogut's post game and Baynes/Maric's banging/post up game.

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Mystro

Years ago

I would include Dillon, has good length, great handles and amazing speed to get to the rim.

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Anonymous

Years ago

Seriously....how can Gibbo be a lock?? Totally over rated. Does not have anywhere near the skills to play at international level.

If Gibbo can make the team......Daniel Joyce can make the team!!

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Camel 31

Years ago

Bruce was speeding along , last nite , some of the bounce passes were a little too low to bend down and get it. Some a little too good. A lot were three quarters of the court. Probably better Boomers players would like this.

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AK-47

Years ago

C Bogut/Maric
PF Andersen/Nielsen
SF Ingles/Worthington/Barlow
SG Newley/Gibson
PG Mills/Dellavadova/Martin

I haven't included Irving or Lisch until we actually see them become eligible. If Irving decides to play and gets the clearance start him at the point and move Mills to the bench where I think he will be more effective. Cut Martin.

If/When Lisch becomes an Aussie I think its crucial to have him in the team. Obviously he'd come off the bench but I think he's a better option than Gibson and perhaps Barlow. His elite 3 point shooting should alone see him get some minutes. As for who is cut, Gibson's the more composed of the two but I think Barlow's size and athleticism offers more at the international level. Cut Gibson

The potential addition of Irving and Lisch I believe puts us in the hunt for a medal. The team above, if healthy I think has the write balance of talent, speed, composure and grunt to really make some noise. Lisch's three point shooting and Irving's ability to start and allow Mill's to be released off the bench is critical to our medal chances.

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Years ago

To pick from:

Andrew BOGUT
Aron BAYNES
Aleks MARIC
AJ OGILVY
Julian KHAZZOUH
Luke NEVILL
Luke SCHENSCHER

Matthew NIELSEN
David ANDERSEN
Nathan JAWAI
Daniel KICKERT
Alex LOUGHTON

Mark WORTHINGTON
David BARLOW
Joe INGLES
Brad NEWLEY
Daniel DILLON

Patty MILLS
Steven MARKOVIC
Damien MARTIN
Adam GIBSON
Aaron BRUCE
Matthew DELLAVEDOVA

Hard to narrow down more than this I reckon at this point:

BOGUT
NIELSEN
BARLOW
INGLES
MILLS
MARIC
BAYNES
ANDERSEN
MARKOVIC

I have tenatively selected 9 – still 3 to go…

Bogut and Mills pick themselves whilst Baynes has been starring in Greece, with Markovic and Andersen playing solidly in Europe. Nielsen has returned from injury and is the glue that keeps the team together. Barlow has been strong of late. Ingles and Maric have not been receiving quality minutes in Europe get a gig based on capability and the fact they are on two of Europe’s best teams. Khazzouh could be the lone NBL 4/5 man to make the team at this stage but may be fighting Jawai for a spot who has been inconsistent and battling injury in Europe.

The guards are tough to pick as nobody stands out. Even the 3-spot is a bit of a concern IMO. Newley who I would normally put up there was battling form before his injury and is still not back yet. Bruce has given himself a shot but I’m not convinced. It’s hard to gauge Delly because he plays in college and is not pro yet. Dillon for mine could be the smokey in the field for a guard spot.

Always a good discussion!!!

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