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Pre-game thread: 36ers v Kings Sunday 13th

The Kings have done very well and played a lot of close games. They have won 8 from 12 games +/- 7. The Sixers have won only 3 from 10 +/- 7 and have lost their last 5 home games.

There is no reason why Adelaide shouldn't win, but Aaron Bruce seems to get another 10% out of his engine in Adelaide and Madgen is like that girlfriend you dumped because she has an annoying laugh who ends up with a perfect life, marrying a rich doctor, driving that nice car, holidaying to all those exotic places. Yep, Madge will just remind Sixers fans what a perfect life he has.

Let's go Sixers!

Bigads. Turds and teeth got the nod unfortunately.

So Bucket, dog turds and teeth or just the weekly disappointment? Let me know if its the latter.

Thanks for bringing it back on course wookiee!! Hard to find a thread not derailed by a certain person.

Sooooo... how about that match up between the Sixers and the Kings on Sunday, ey?

Madgen got through with only a fine, hopefully that fires him up to make it tough for Adelaide...

I'm having one of my funny feelings that for one reason or another, we're gonna be the drought breaker :(

While I won't expect you'll name your contacts Vespa (which I assume are players on the Sixers roster) what reasons have been expressed to you for you to conclude the coach is not liked by Sixer's players?

Your statement also suggests to me that a division in the playing ranks exists due to differing attitudes to the coach. A fair conclusion?

@marcus if you think nothing can be gained by sacking Marty now i disagree. We could use it as a trial period if they do a better job than Marty we could retain them next season if not we can look for someone else and maybe dodge another bullet. As vespa said will probably bring more fans out again and will give the team a fresh look at how to win a game because what they are doing now is not working and sometimes looking at things from a different perspective gives you more insight into what you are doing wrong.

So Marcus, if the club were to not consider now as a necessary time for a coaching change, or for arguments sake, the seasons end, when actually would a coaching change be warranted?

He's breaking all the records out there .
The ogre to many fans , seems to be pulling away
even more , from fans .

I Like how you say "WAS" not "IS"

The longest losing streak is 8 (last season) and this recent run has equalled the "highlight". A loss on Sunday will confirm this as being the longest losing streak

Nice analogy Jack, only problem is even if the pollie does get re-elected, they still can't be trusted.

I think there is every chance the Sixers will win against the Kings. It doesn't make sense but that's why they will probably win. Still not sure if we are going to the game, I've got teeth to pull and dog shit to pick up at home, both of which I'd rather do than see another display of what we have come to accept as the norm. Still, we live in hope. One thing is for sure, if we do go we will be barracking and supporting how ever we can. The only booing should be directed at the blond haired antagonistic coach (although with a reasonable record). There you go, that's a positive about our coaching staff, Marty and mark don't wast time looking in the mirror.... Imagine Radford with blonde tips.

Sydney have been the surprise package of Season 2013. Adelaide have been like a Politician. Looked promising and had the power to deliver, but choked on the execution of the promise.

But, when the polls are down, every good Pollie seems to pull a rabbit out of the hat to keep them in the race.

This will be a very interesting game. Board meeting today (Friday) meaning uncertainty in the camp for some may be resolved, or then again, may be like a festering scab.

The events of today will influence the game on Sunday.

Not SA born but ex-Sixers.

Bruce and Garlepp.

Kings are at $2.20? That's worth a punt.

im as interested as when i go to my nanna's to watch movies of when i wasnt even born. what memories? pfft.

im sure the bar will be the excitement for the night unless something miraculous happens tomorrow and 'whats-his-name' goes.

Can't back the Sixers unfortunately. Ex-SA crew to bury us by 7 I'd say. Either way - meh.

Will a chair be thrown?

As much as want the Sixers to win I refuse to back them.

Ok well where do I start. Oh I know. I drank a lot. It was pretty obvious early that we were in trouble. Given the amount of beer consumed, I dont remember as much as I should.

Anyhow. Tonight was bad. Here is why;

We ran a lot of screens to get mismatches on Balls. Guess what happened when we had Balls in the block with CJ on him? Thats right. BALL REVERSAL! The one time they got a good isolation on a mismatch, Balls got an offensive foul. Home call.

Hodge was hurt going to the half time break. It looks like he hurt his hip. After the break, coach put him back in. When he hit the court, he couldn't walk properly. Why play an injured player?

Davidson worked his guts out. His 6th was a technical. Not sure what happened, but Butler called his 5th and then Weeks called he T. All down hill from there.

Coops was solid. Good presence in the key and a nice block on Hill(?) in the 2nd.

Doddman. He played a lot of minutes and was guarding Gibson for a lot of it. What? He had TWO passing turnovers in the backcourt IN A ROW which lead to Ebe hitting NINE points in 60 seconds. I've never heard the brisbane crowd so pumped after the 3rd 3 pointer went down. The only good thing to say about the guy is im glad he doesnt take up space in the salary cap (unless pizza vouchers count?).

Ebi is amazing. I sh*t you not, this guy can flat out play. I wouldn't be surprised if someone picks him up next year (read: NBA). He is so so so so so much better than last year. He could have hit 65 tonight.

Sutts looked like he didnt know where he was. Im sure Marcus Ng would love his slot in the roster.

Balls was quiet. Brisbane just dealt with him well.

Lastly: Ng. This f*cking guy. If nothing else, Eddie JVG Mal needs to do everything he can to keep this guy next year. Sure, he takes some bad shots, but thats only because he is forced too. You watch him in an offensive set look down to the post ASKING for a screen on the elbow. Nothing. No cuts either, so he tries to make something happen. He can flat out shoot the ball, even in a tough situation.

So I almost cried at the end of the game. Where did the Sixers pride go? Remember the days you BELIEVED that any time now, someone would come down the court and just swish that pull up 3? Where we would find the heart to go 12-0 in the 4th? No sign of this tonight. Sad.

We really need to shake things up in the winter. Ng, Hodge (maybe), Coops, Balls and Davo should be safe, but everyone else should be looked at.

Anyhow, I got a box score from the bench. Ill be asking JVG to pass it on to Ebi to sign. Ill frame that. The guy is a shoe in for MVP.