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Montreal and Muo to Kings ?

No I spoke to someone from the Kings today and I had it confirmed about DQ. I agreed with the principle of Boti's article that's all. The Muo thing may have happened and to that I have no knowledge as I said. Either way it shows how pathetic the NBL is getting.

Certainly no idea about Muo being a player but DQ trained once with the Kings and fitted in well. Expectations were that he was to be cleared for this week. Despite some NBL board members being keen on that idea, it was ruled out immediately.
As to the replacement import happening that indeed is true as well with the NBL knocking it on the head. Sad days indeed.

Far less than a week in this case. Local already approved players basically require a rubber stamp.
Contracts are really the easiest part IMO. I would imagine DQ would need a seabl clearance which is no biggie either.

So why is having a player contract so difficult?

Whats the point here? Both players have played NBL previously and it should be a simple matter to comply with the above points because it's already been done to get them into the NBL in the first place.!!!
NO time wasting what so ever is needed as its really just a matter of simple existing paperwork exchanges.

On what ground was the protest made ? Had all the paperwork been processed or had he been officially signed ?

I am not speculating it is the truth.. Montr. went to training in Sydney ..flew to Perth was told that afternoon by the league he wouldn't be aloud to play due to a protest of the formerly named club.

Just a co incidence that's all he was raising.

Is Boti accusing Perth of indirectly fixing results so Perth secure a play off berth ....cos that's some pretty serious allegations.

You do realise Boti is writing these insinuations on his blog? It's an opinion. And I reckon he at least partly does it because he KNOWS it's so easy to get a rise out of Perth fans.
He's not making any accusations against Perth in his news pieces in the Advertiser, to my knowledge.

Anon 2707 : So Boti comes out with some out there conspiracy theory about Perth controlling the NBL and stopping the Kings from playing Montreal and Muo but has not concrete evidence to back it up ? But it must be true because Boti is a journalist and journalists never spin a story lol I like Boti as a journalist and respect him for his contributions to the NBL and basketball in Australia...... But not when he is vomiting this garbage. If there is any truth to his allegations then they should be investigated.....IF...

Scientology is real. So what's your point?

Perth complained so no DQ

Hahahaha get off the crack Boti

Boti on the money again.

http://www.botinagy.com/blog/wildcat-strike-not-on-for-sydney/

I would normally agree with D4444 and others in that the rule shouldn't be broken but this is an exceptional scenario with the league on the brink of a new TV deal they need to raise the profile of the league as much as possible.

That and the fact that it's a like for like injury replacement is not against the spirit of the game.

I feel for the Kings , losing Childress leaves a massive whole . I guess this is the risk u take when you spend half of your salary cap on one player.

Remember when Perth got a roster rule changed mid-season last year so they could re-sign Jesse Sanders?

Oh, wait...

I heard that Marvin ordered United to lose to the Hawks to help the Cats make the playoffs.

Why would the NBL block Harrington but allow DQ ? Doesn't sound right unless DQ can use the games he played for 36ers as games towards the 75% rule. I say let him play, good for the NBL

Yes, Yes .... Perth controls the NBL...I mean it so evident when you look at it at.... You know the fact they are in a 3 way battle for the last spots in the playoffs, the fact that NZ won 3 championships prior winning one themselves last year.....even the fact that they just had a gruelling schedule. Let's not forget Ennis NOT winning the MVP last year. Take off your tin foil hats peeps.

Forced Johnson to wear #32 instead of #21? I'm intrigued "Anon", what did Perth do?

Boti enjoys a playful dig and I suspect he, like many, see Perth (and anyone associated with it) being a little on edge. I didn't see much point him bring up the Ennis Trophy incident when I read it, but clearly I wasn't Boti's target.

Yeah I noticed that. Can't beleive he is still harping on about the whole Marvin having an unfair influence on the NBL. He also posted this the other day ...

THIS JUST IN: James Ennis' mother is delighted to report her son's All Star Five trophy finally has arrived by sea mail and now is proudly on display on the mantelpiece, right next to his dog-eared and well-read bound first edition copy of "How to Win Friends and Influence People".

http://www.botinagy.com/blog/week-17-rankings-kings-gone-no-joshin/

Get the "F"over it