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Has Daniel Johnson hurt his reputation in this premier leagu

I never said anything about DJ as a player, merely he has lost two finals back to back.

Thanks for that clarification. That is my point, why did they not step up ? Tigers managed to have many step up within their team, no one player can win a championship on their own, even Curry, James or Durant. That is my point. Roll with more contradictions below. If you read correctly with an open mind I support neither team, just the game. The loss is not upon 1 player and nor do they deserve the flack they cop here withouth criticL analysis of the entore team dynamics, coaching and bilaw issues. No 1 person should shoulder the blame, not should the success of Tigers be underestimated this GF game.

And DJ did not lose the NBL. They came 2nd in a talent laden season against a financially and talent stacked team with awful ref calls and unfortunate injury issues. A salary cap that is enforced and transparency and a fully fit team woud see a different story, love or hate Joey, he is effective and a master at getting something out of teams everyone sees little in at the beginning of a season. So tired of ludicrous statements to justify a few individuals narrow view and inability to see the big picture. Hate is so consuming and blinding.

Unfortunately for DJ he was doubled constantly but did not have the 2nd 3rd 4th 5th options to kick to or receive from in a team led by someone who could not put together a team strategy to utilise his talents. DJ in the 36ers has that so he performs well. Every player needs to be in the right team to get the best out of them and under the right coach. And only 1 team wins, so many factors determine success and Tigers happen to have them all aligned this season. The same Forestville team last season even with a distinct lack of structure could have won. This year they were outcoached and out played by a team that has a good internal culture, something lacking in the team DJ was in. Its just ridiculous to suggest he does not have talent, even the best players as many before have experienced can’t win on their own. That club needs to address an issue that has been around for some time and replace the coach externally. The last few have just not cut it against opposition coaching talent. Simple as that

DJ does the double - loses NBL & SA state league grand final.

Their logo plastered all over a championship team. I’d hate that.

I wonder how their sponsors feel being associated with such an organisation. No more Vili's for me!

Doubtful ^

Can someone post the medical report here, because clearly everyone except me has read it.

How many AFL players head to the US for injury recovery? Oh that's right, you're a doctor.

Forestville, the only club who ever do anything against the spirit of the game.

Is there anything South Australians do not whinge about? Amazing. A whole other breed.

This is the funniest thread I have seen since Game 3 of the NBL Finals, after Sobey's brainfade and headbutt. lol

“Cheatgles”

Back to the plumber analogy. If he or she knowingly installed a stolen hot water system or against guidelines then they're guilty of complicity. DJ knew exactly what was going on, fair enough to get paid for those games he played in and help them make finals, but to then take part in the finals is terrible. As was said with Creek playing at least he was there nearly every week, in fact played reserves a couple of times.
Andy and club are most guilty, but no-one is surprised at his integrity, Johnson I am.
Never thought I'd say it, but go Southern and kick their ass. Damn Cheatgles.

Definitely looks like he lost interest.

Does anyone have any tissues for the guy above?

Sour grapes seem to be on the menu in abundance today

“For 30 pieces of silver”???

Is Premier League now run by Church Basketball???

That isn’t the issue. The issue is him getting an exemption to play in finals when he did not play enough games to qualify. The exemption covered him for games played while he was overseas.

I don’t think anyone has issues with high level players in the Premier League competition. I don’t remember people crying over Creek playing before. But he played every game. Even if DJ played the required amount clubs would be ok with it.

Ok not knowing the situation other than what's been written on here and from Boti but is BSA basically letting a team field a Western Australian so he doesn't return there and better their league?

Could any club have signed him ?

Jack with the common sense...

DJ is a professional player, so he will play anywhere. It's his job. If you're a plumber and someone calls up to get a hot water system replaced, the plumber says yes.

For the 99.9% of the country who don't know a thing about SA's Premier League, I'm going to say no.

Blame the club not the player. I tried very hard to read this thread with any real care factor... couldn’t find it.

Just a tiny bit over the top. All this over one game.

another thread on DJ, god damn

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