Hoops

Taipans vs Breakers, Jan 20

Christmas has been underwhelming bar his first game, after which I expect every other team scouted the shit out of him and figured him out.

the 'hold back one import spot' ploy only works if you have the right import. I'd prefer a weaker but consistent import starting from round 1 who gets to learn and work within the team structure than a higher paid stud who comes in on more money and with higher expectations on how quickly he's going to integrate and be effective. so often late season imports just haven't worked out

A very well constructed and executed game plan Mr Fearne.....

You know what, I reckon the Breakers may start Ili at PG full-time next season.

Ili, import, Abercrombie, Vukona/import, Pledger/import

But I reckon they'll start with 2 imports and keep 1 in the back pocket again. That's a good ploy if you can get away with it.

Maybrey seems to do a lot of Queensland games with the chick ref Cardwell. I'm thinking something going on there.

Pushing and grabbing is how NZ play. Have done for a while. Why stop if you get away with it right.

I'm confused as to how new zealand are pushing guys in the middle of the back and not getting called for unsportsmanlike fouls. We've been told all year that if you don't make a play on the ball it's unsportsmanlike. A shove in the middle of the back is no play for the ball

Gliddon May only weigh about 60kg but geez he went down easy on that “charge” by Newbill.

Newbill and Ili need some help, otherwise we will struggle to get 70. Need Penney to get going.

Did Sosa make the trip? I would have thought they'd leave him home to rehab properly during the crucial first 2-3 days and have a swing at getting this without him.

Better to have him cherry ripe for Perth (if he can be ready by then) than playing hampered in both. Cairns should win, if NZ get it that would be a big statement.

Snakes should get up tbh.

Gruelling game just 2 days ago in the humidity. They're probably a bit sore. Plus the flight, plus the Taipans have been chilling for over a week. They love to scrap, they'll get it done. Christmas needs a big one

I'm not sold on the bona fide's of NZ and Trigger's done the right thing giving them a rev up in the local rag.

They're always tougher at home and it wouldn't surprise me if Cairns get up tonight.

No official word on Sosa's status (of course), but doubt his ankle is up to it after that flight. Will be surprised if he plays

Why are Magic in div 3 the flogged the eagles 90 - 2 either the div 3 comp is that bad or they are that good and if so put them in woodvilles div 1 or 2 spot....