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Drmic did not regress - he was averaging 18ppg+ before he suffered a foot injury and he played out the season hurt hence why his scoring average dipped.

I would not be counting him out just yet, although he has to be able to outshine some pretty decent competition.

Bear, I'm going on what I saw of Martin a few years back when he couldn't get into the game at all for the Boomers. He wasn't able to put any ball pressure on or get any of his trademark strips under the basket. Without his pest factor on D he was just a below avg shooter who other teams could sag off. I don't know for sure how the refs will call the next Worlds but past observations lead me to believe they won't give a player like Martin much lee-way. (Maric had similar problems with the refs I thought)

@Beantown, watching some Eurobasket and the NBA recently I don't really think there is a softenss to the officiating that the authorities want us to believe exists.

It is pretty physical and the hustle is huge out there, that's what Martin thrives on, maybe perceptions are not quite what they seem?

Goulding a lock = AGREED.

Madgen could park in the corner, but yes defensively there would be issues.

Only issue with the Boomers WC team is that there is no real athletic, stretch 4 man.

Teams like the USA have ran Lebron, Anthony at the 4 spot and used it to great advantage.

It would be nice for you guys if Simmons was a little older and a bit further along. (But I know that the future will be bright and he will be around a while with Exum).

Agreed that Goulding is ahead of Gliddon/ Madgen on the strength of his club performances over the last year. He still needs to put the runs on the board as a Boomer though, before I'd completely count out Gliddon/ Madgen.

I'd kind of counted out Drmic because statistically he seemed to regress this past season and I haven't heard anything positive about him in awhile. Would've been quite happy to see him in there at the expense of Worthington, but I guess Lemanis didn't see enough from Drmic in camp to put him in?

I wouldn't put Martin in as I think his lack of speed was exposed a few years back at the international level. I also don't think he can cause opponents as much trouble at the next level, because the refs just won't allow him to play D as aggressively as they do in the NBL.

And if your talking about Gliddon in contention, it is almost criminal not to consider Drmic.

Drmic should be in contention.

"Looking forward to seeing who performs better out of Gliddon and Madgen. I think those two could end up fighting it out with Goulding for the specialist shooter role behind Mills, Delly and Exum."

Goulding well ahead IMO. Madgen would be great to have as well. i.e. Our five guards could be Mills, Delly, Exum, Goulding and Madgen.

That is some serious shooting ability there.

I wouldn't want Gibson.

I think we have enough ball-handling.

But, I would take Martin purely because of defence.

I'm surprised anyone is still suggesting Wortho has a shot at our World's team. I would be shocked if he makes it. He's well past his best and I don't understand why he is taking up a roster spot on this team which is all about developing fringe Boomers.

Looking forward to seeing who performs better out of Gliddon and Madgen. I think those two could end up fighting it out with Goulding for the specialist shooter role behind Mills, Delly and Exum.

Greenwood should get a decent crack in this series as well, with Rhys Martin the only other true PG on the team.

Also keen to see how Motum and Steindl go. Lots of people have talked up Motum and I have still seen virtually nothing of his play to this point. Steindl has an intriguing combo of length and 3pt shooting that could give him a look in at Boomers level down the track.

Thanks for posting the Travis Reid article LC. Its a good run-down of the roster with some interesting tidbits I didn't know before.

Vart - oh totally, love JO's work when he's given the chance, but like you said, it needs to come from the people who make the decisions... PC gets stuff done as he's there and obviously there's been the decision to give a bit more exposure to the NBL, but BA has taken the lazy approach that it will just happen and no extra effort needs to be made... A shame when you've got someone like Jardian ready willing and able...

How lovely. FTA coverage and we have a C grade team playing.

BA totally misses the ball with Boomers training camps. They really need to lift in that area. There should be daily video highlights and interviews. It would also be nice to hear some insights from Lemanis on his plans, what he is looking for, and some reasoning behind the selections.

@Vart, I agree BA needs to adopt more of a proactive approach to their media platform if we are going to generate interest in the public eye.

Footy, rugby and soccer don't need to chase it as much as basketball does, but if we can self generate the media first, it may have a flow on effect.

A WC team like:

Mills/Exum
Dellavedova/Goulding/Madgen
Ingles/Newley
Andersen/Bairstow/Jawai
Baynes/Maric

Think Greenwood is overhyped a little.

Great player to have as he can do a bit of everything and plays to win.

I am just not sure he has a particular strength or a go to skill that will get his game to the next level.

Drmic on the other hand is going to be a beast as he is a flat out scorer


Why no D.Martin? And who are the Boomers going to take as their 3rd PG. Should they go with someone like Madgen or Gibson?.

Team PnR's Travis Reid takes a look at the Boomers team:

2014 Sino-Australia Challenge: Introducing the Boomers

No Damian Martin?