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Big Ads

Years ago

NBL Free Agent list 2013-14

Venom, who would you say Edwards is more committed too; the Cairns Taipans or Aaron Fearme?

If Fearme was to land a head coaching gig with another NBL team, say hypothetically the Sixers (and yes I know he is contracted for a further season with Cairns, simply speculating) is he also highly likely to strongly recommend Edwards fill the starting wing spot should it be vacated by the current incumbent?

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Anonymous

Years ago

Highly unlikely Dusty will be signed - he has played 30%?? of games in the last 2 years. Hard to keep coming back from injuries plus he isn't at the level of Loughton/Trig/Edwards anymore.

Grabua is very likely (his words) retire - when guys he has been playing against for the last 14 odd years are all calling it quits, you tend to feel old. Physically he can probably go another year, but mentally he is drained and ready to step aside for the young guys the Taipans have unearthed (Gliddon/Steindl/S.Bruce) to mature.

Taipans missed another big in the rotation - a defensive specialist who can plug up the key to support the offensive minded other 3.

Kerry W as far as anyone can tell will not be resigned by the Taipans. Hasn't had a good season since he came back from blowing his knee out 3 years ago and is not up to NBL standard. Shaun Bruce will play SEABL in the NBL offseason and will return to Cairns as backup to Jamar/Gliddon instead of Kerry (he was outstanding v NZ/adelaide when Kerry was injured). Shaun is also a cheap option as a rookie.

Unsure about Brad Hill's intentions. He has roots in the city now, but he has had to play 2nd fiddle to Grabau. With Grabua retiring Hill should take the starting spot with Steindl getting more minutes in his 2nd year with his defence picking up in the off season.

I believe we have only just started to see the full potential of Shane Edwards - Fearne has a habit of unearthing rough diamonds and Edwards took a while to polish up. He single handedly kept the Taipans in touch last night with everyone else floundering on the court. Word is that he wants to return with a full preseason to return the favour to Fearne for giving him a chance to come back from injury this season.

Dusty replacement - possibly Burston comes in as starting centre with Loughton / Edwards off the bench? Matt Andronicos is still pretty raw but has massive potential - will play QBL for the marlins to continue developing his physique and skills. Maybe a cheap option if they have to spend money elsewhere ie. Hill/backup big.

Gut wrenching way to end the season falling 1 W short 2 years in a row of a playoff spot but the Taipans have a solid base and finally dont have to make wholesale changes. I expect Fearne to lock in players within the next 4 weeks and work on his plan to correct the jitters the team showed all season.

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Mystro

Years ago

Hard to say with Penney but I wouldn't rule out a return as he has publicly stated he wouldn't mind finishing his career with the Breakers.

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Anonymous

Years ago

Jeff Dowdell

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Natwhereyouat

Years ago

Oh
Daniel Joyce (Syd)

forgot him..

It is a little bigger than last year.

Jackson has said he will like to return if he doesn't get an NBA contract but at the same time I've heard Euro isn't out of the question as he's 27 and coming into his prime. So may want to cash in as much as possible.

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Mystro

Years ago

Jackson has got them over the line in a lot of close games so without him def back in the pack all be it at the top with the Wildcats and the Hawks IMO.

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Mystro

Years ago

Hudson wasn't bad at the Blaze either, they made the playoffs.

TeRangi is rumored to get Bouchers spot next season on the back of his work ethic at training.

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