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Anthony Petrie signs with 36ers for 2 years

why would we need a backup big? with schench, johnson is 7 foot remember and can play centre and then petrie if we decide to play small ball.
weigh can play the 4 if needed.

Tassie Twins want to show the world what a powerful coaching force they really are by taking an all aussie team to the GF and winning, for the first time ( if you call naturalised players "imports" ) or for the first time since 1979 if you don't.

Anyway , the two of then have found that imports tend to turn up with too much attitude and willfulness ( read as "experience" and "previously-well-coached") to be prepared to do what they are told, rather than "learn" and "develop" ( read as "play a different position" and "STFU" ).

I expect a good season in 2012-13 and a great season in 2013-14 .

Where does this leave Darren ng? I don't see a reliable, consistent 3 point shooter on this team. Plus he's an Adelaide boy. Not that that means everything but given the chance, he's a handy backup.

"Why don't people want Gibson? He is one of the best Pg's in Austrlia"

Yep and that ain't saying much!

Just to clarify though, I don't think anyone is saying they don't want Gibson. It's more that there could be other better fits given the guards we've already signed.

Gibbo brings good defence and a physical presence the Sixers have lacked for a long time. He also will do a solid job of knocking down open shots and handling the ball.

But he doesn't really address our lack of firepower in the backcourt. We don't have a guard who can create a shot for themselves one on one, Crosswell is the team's only reliable penetrator and we have only solid, not great perimeter shooters.

IF we could find an import who can provide those things, I'd rather see the money spent on him than Gibson.

In the more likely scenario that we can't find that gun import though, I'll be pretty satisfied with Gibbo.

Sorry for the multiple posts, connectivity misunderstandings

As I see it (fwiw) Petrie fiils the role Ballinger would had occupied, but probably for less dough (I'm guessing). A great pick up given the circumstances and arguably an upgrade on Balls.

As I see it (fwiw) Petrie fiils the role Ballinger would had occupied, but probably for less dough (I'm guessing). A great pick up given the circumstances and arguably an upgrade on Balls.

As I see it (fwiw) Petrie fiils the role Ballinger would had occupied, but probably for less dough (I'm guessing). A great pick up given the circumstances and arguably an upgrade on Balls.

If anything, I'd rather have Petrie + import over Gibson + import. It's hard to get good big imports, much less ones who are as mobile as Petrie is. Having a guy who can matchup on the vukona's, worthos and Wilkos of the league is going fix one of the Sixers most glaring weaknesses in recent seasons. While Gibson is a good player, IMO it is a lot easier to find a decent import guard than big man.

Really happy w the Sixers recruiting this off season. I'm more excited about the Sixers chances this season than I have been in ten years! Good work Leanne, Marty et al!

Great signing and gives the Sixers a very versatile squad.

igotmadskills - That's my favourite thing too.

DJ - 3 years
Schesch - 2 years (+1 options)
Petrie - 2 years (+1)
Cadee - 2 years
Creek - 2 years

Crosswell - 1 year
Weigh - 1 year to go (Think he has a 1 year option too though?)

Hopefully if we do get Gibson, it will be for at least 2 years as well.

You look at both Perth and NZ, both their teams have changed very little each year for the last 3 years.

i like the fact all signings are for multiple years ,no 1 and dones. Hopefully we can build something and have a few seasons towards to top section of the ladder not the bottom as in previous years.

Imports put bums on seats but nothing really compares to winning for bringing people in.

Welcome to Adelaide

Good signing, Petrie has a lot of upside. Will be a lot happier if and when they sign Gibson.
I know they may have been restricted on times available, but playing against Nicholls State at 7pm on saturday the 4th is a great time to have a game for all those senior basketball players....Rules out about 200 players who have games that night themselves.

Great news is he has signed for 2 seasons with an option for a third. Finally we look like we have a stable team for a couple of seasons.

http://www.nbl.com.au/teams/36ers/news/article/article/2012/july/petrie-joins-adelaide/

The Adelaide 36ers have secured former Gold Coast Blaze player Anthony Petrie for the next two seasons with an option for a third.

The 203cm big man comes to Adelaide after having a successful season at the Gold Coast Blaze averaging 10.4 points and 5.7 rebounds.

Anthony is known as a hard working player who can move out of the paint and hit shots from long range.

Adelaide 36ers Chief Executive Officer Leeanne Grantham said that it is wonderful to have Anthony Petrie on board.

“Anthony has a great reputation throughout the league and we are really pleased to have him at Adelaide for at least the next two seasons.”

“The Club is focusing on filling the remainder of our roster and we hope to have further announcements in the coming weeks.”

The Adelaide 36ers pre-season started this morning, which began the team’s crusade to make finals.

The team will be alternating weights, swimming and court work throughout the next few weeks.

Adelaide’s newest recruit Anthony Petrie said that he is excited to begin pre-season with his new team.

“I met my new team mates this morning and I am looking forward to getting to know them better on court as well as off the court.”

The Adelaide 36ers have a tough pre-season, with the team being invited to tour China in a four team series in early September.

“The team will be playing five games in Shenzhen and Zhongshan against two Chinese teams and Greek team Panioniaos B.C.” said Leeanne Grantham.

Prior to the team heading to China, fans can see the team in action against Nicholls State University on Saturday August 4 at Adelaide Arena for the 7.00pm tip off.

Petrie it is.

Anything yet??? (Thanks Skip)

I would prefer Schenscher & Gibson than 2 unknown imports and the majority of last years imports.

Anon 371570
Hawks - Already have Rhys & Demos for their Aussie back court. They want a import PG (as always).

Breakers - Waiting for Cedric Jackson. If he gets picked up by an NBA team then he wont return. If not he will return. Gibson can't wait around for a month or two for this outcome.

Tigers - Already have their back court wrapped up

Kings - Wrapped up

Wildcats - Again, wrapped up

Taipans - Back court wrapped up. Want to use their 10pts for a 2nd import (4 - 5)

Crocs - Only other team that could have signed him, but never made contact as Woolpert wants a import PG again. The only team that "didn't want him".. as you say.

So that leaves Adelaide.

Panther32 - Press Conference at midday

What time is it being announced?
I'm not on twitter and they haven't put anything up on their facebook page about the announcement!

I think we will end up with them both, but it sounds like only one is getting announced today.

I too am going with Petrie, Gibson seems too good to be true.

I hope it is one of them! My guess would be Gibson, but only because channel 10 had a short bit about a potential signing last night.
They said something along the lines of the Gibson signing will be finalised today and Petrie should be done later in the week.