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Mathiang Muo cut by Perth Wildcats

I believe Muo has reinjured his Achilles. At least thats what a caller to a local sports radio station informed the crew there.

I wouldn't mind seeing U'u back. I think he did well in limited opportunities and could be a real contributor in the future

The fact he was involved in a fair bit off-season promotional work and played decent minutes in the SBL Allstar game makes me think that the intention to cut him was a snap decision.

I cant see them cutting him for U'u or Luke Martin or any other free agent rated a 3 or 4.

Only logic behind this is that Muo did something drastically wrong, re-injured himself or the Cats have stumbled across some serious talent and needed to free up the points (maybe a college returnee)

Bit of a mystery though and pretty keen to see who the last 2 spots go to.

The suspense is killing me.
Anyone with some inside info?

36ers announcing a player signing tomorrow. Muo or Tom Daly?

From how he spoke at the 13/14 season launch, work ethic would NOT have been the concern with Muo. Seemed a straight arrow with a solid work ethic.

I'm frankly flabbergasted at the decision unless they have something unusual in the pipes.

Disappointing cutting him without enough time to find another gig this year.

Elsewhere on the internet:

Poster1: I hear they let Ocker Jock go.
Poster2: A racist so-and-so etc was he? A problem with many Australians...
Poster1: Do you have any reason to think Ocker Jock is racist?
Poster2: I don't know if he is racist, that's why I asked with a question mark! (I'm not saying he is, but I'm not going to withdraw my generalisation either, everyone knows "they" are racist right?)


Furthermore you're making a post, on a social forum, in the middle of the work day, to generalise an entire ethnicity's work ethic? Really?

Its the Wildcats; they must be cheating the cap or flopping or something.......

agreed. Kyle seems like the obvious one to sign for the PG spot. very consistent player. What he lacks in size he makes up in speed. still the Muo situation is intriguing.

is Ryan Broekhoff signed this coming season?

Just trying to see who would be a better upgrade and who's availiable

Very strange! He performed well in the SBL and in the pre-season so far?

Sad story for Muo. But I am sure other clubs would be looking at him next season.

If he doesn't get a gig/play in the NBL, at least he walks away with probably $200k approx. from the club (including last year's salary).

Nice little bonus to put towards your first home.

Naburgs would be a very good replacement IMO. Feel for Muo though too as he was a lights out shooter at college.

Obviously I don't know the full circumstances but seems pretty poor form for Perth to drop him this late in the pre-season, denying him a chance to sign with another team who's rosters are mostly full.

RMQ

How good is Muo?

Whoever is signed, if they aren't better than Muo then I would be upset.

Could be any SG on this list I guess?

http://pickandroll.com.au/aussies-in-college-complete-listing-men-2013-2014/

I really hope that this was not to allow room for Luke Martin. It was rumored that they were interested in him earlier.

Sorry RMQ i meant that Muo was told

I did just receive the member email

Just thought i would pass on to the Hoops community

Not trying to big note

Muo > U'u.

U were told or you just got the members first email.

I'd expect the wildcats to have a gun returning college player.

Seems tickets are on sale through venuetix. No idea what prices are but did get told they could only be purchased from the Dome, Da Costa Arcade or Thebby.

I think they're available over the phone as well.