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Cairns v Brisbane Feb 9

Trust Brisbane to ruin LK's perfect script.
I'm sure they wanted Brissy in the finals, but that's probably not going to happen now.

It does pose an interesting dilemma for them though...
Clearly they're orchestrating a 1-2 finish for Melbourne and Sydney.

The Refs did their best in the final quarter last night, but it wasn't enough. That means they need Adelaide to beat Perth. Always doable with the right refs, but that would mean that Brisbane miss out.

Can I ask what the rationale for retiring Loughton's jersey is?

He doesn't have a long tenure.
He hasn't won any awards like an MVP.
He hasn't won a playoff series let alone a championship.

His greatest accomplishment is convincing Beecroft to pay him an extra year.

Congratulations to Alex for a long and successful career.

I thought last year being so effective that he'd have another 2 years left but not to be.

A gentleman of the game, I wish him all the best in his future endeavours.

Please replace Worth and Trigger in the 2019/20 Taipans commentary team.

Yeah I got Stewy's stats from Sportstg and Loughzy's from NBL site. The beauty of NBL statistics is that they're messy as all shit. Apparently Al is second, from the story below.

http://www.taipans.com/news/article/loughton-pumped-for-emotional-farewell

Also: http://www.taipans.com/pages/taipans-100-club

Thanks Manu, that's what I suspected. Looking through sportstg it looks like Stewy was there for eight seasons, which means Alex would probably have the third longest tenure behind Bo and Fearney, unless there's someone else I'm forgetting?

I expect if Adelaide are to make the finals that they wouldn’t be scared of any team.

Paul, Grabau has the highest caps on lock forever with 400 and something, Anthony Stewart second on 223, Loughzy 220 (if NBL stats site is correct) with two games to play

Lovebroker, Loughzy should get his jersey retired. Nine years of service means a lot to a small market club, he's been huge off the court and he's overseen the best seasons in Snakes history. Looks like you want to discredit the 20 years of work the club has done just because they haven't won a championship. You respect and honour your people regardless

Agree that Melbourne would rather Adelaide, we just always struggle against them. Either way we are in a good spot to sneak and anything can happen once you get a chance.

United would rather play Adelaide, based on results this season.

But United has a more important incentive for beating Adelaide- securing home court advantage in the playoffs.

Lots of incentive for Perth and Melbourne to beat Adelaide, too. Not only to try secure #1 seed, but also because nobody in the league would prefer to play a series against Adelaide than Brisbane.

Essentially:

For Brisbane to make it:

- Brisbane must win their last game (vs NZ)

- Adelaide must lose their last two games. (Vs UTD and @ Per)

If Adelaide wins either, or if Brisbane loses then Brisbane is done.

But Adelaide has two tough games, so Brisbane isn't done by any stretch.

Still, if Adelaide beats United tomorrow then we'll have our top 4, and next week will just decide the order.

It's actually visible on the TV coverage during half time. And yes GG it was an image of a can.

"Joe Blake was walking around with a "Jason Cadee = Trash" banner."

Joe Blake was walking around with a "Jason Cadee = Trash" banner.

What did Joe Blake do?

Ignorance isn't a virtue, anon

This is going to be a giant letdown for those expecting big things from a star studded Boomers next up. Even Thursday, Illawarra handed it to them.

Are these comments written in english. I can't understand most things posted here. What the hell are buzzas and snitches and the logic of how it's impossible for brisbane to make it makes no sense at all and is wrong

Manu

Ok. The app only goes to 2 decimal places, hence listing both as 1.01

Those in the south have just started to shit themselves

If the app is right in point totals (which it surely cannot be wrong because it's simple accumulation of game scores) then the breakdowns are as follows:

Brisbane
For 2419
Against 2402
= 1.0070774355 percentage

Adelaide
For 2515
Against 2499
= 1.006402561 percentage

So for Brisbane to equal Adelaide in win-loss, Brisbane has to win their game against NZ (which means percentage goes up), and Adelaide has to lose twice (which means their percentage goes down after each loss). So you see how it's impossible considering Buzzas already have a higher percentage than the Snitches. Shit this would be glorious if the lads were to make it. Man oh man oh man

Isn't it overall season points for / points against?

Are you talking about the points difference in their season series?

According to app, % of Ad is equal w Bris.

But points diff in Bris favour, someone said 2 point diff in another thread.

And in the way of percentage, Adelaide cannot possibly be higher than Buzzas if they finish on equal win-loss.

Can't say I've been paying attention. What kinds of weird shit?

And in the way of percentage, Adelaide cannot possibly be higher than Buzzas if they finish on equal win-loss. Buzzas have to be higher

Savage Cadee trolling from Joe Blake today.

Personally I'd have gone with "Jason Ca ee.. the D went missing years ago"

Ah Manu

If it gets down to a narrow % differential, I think the team that finishes 5th should ask for a total recount of scores. Weird shit is happening on NBL stats.

Oh god won't it be something if Buzzas still make the playoffs

Another blinder for Cadee and Gliddon today. How long did Brisbane sign these guys for?

Did you see that on the new detailed ladder on the league website? We’re you expecting it to be accurate?

Wtf? How the hell can Brisbane's percentage go up from 101.21 to 101.71 after losing by 11 points?

It’s easy to blame the coach, but he doesn’t put the ball in the hole. As good as Patterson was a month back, he stopped sharing the ball, Glidon went into his shell as soon as the pressure was applied and Cadee who was reasonable mid season went back to what we all new, spud. TeRangi has improved a lot but still young and couldn’t find the three when most required. Bairstow misses to many open ly ups and is slow. Davis was average to be nice, Kendall had a go, Hodgson, Vukona were good and give you what you expect. Gibson still got bit to offer.

Cairns should not get blinded by seasons finish, they still should clean out five or six players and chase some Aussie youth that is coming out college. Maybe try find a few younger bench players looking for opportunities at some other clubs, though might be tough with new side coming in.

Can I ask what the rationale for retiring Loughton's jersey is?

He doesn't have a long tenure.
He hasn't won any awards like an MVP.
He hasn't won a playoff series let alone a championship.

His greatest accomplishment is convincing Beecroft to pay him an extra year.

Brisbane’s inability to beat Cairns for the majority of the season could potentially be the reason they will miss the playoffs. Who’d have thought.

Another blinder for Cadee and Gliddon today. How long did Brisbane sign these guys for?

I love seeing the Buzzas train and it's sole occupant burn.

Thank you Cairns Taipans

Scary that he is the Boomers coach.

Please Brisbane don't re-sign Lemanis.

Loughton closes out the game in great style.

Hows that by Trimble

Undisciplined shot perhaps from way downtown, early in shot clock with minute and a half left, 4 points up

Rims...rims.... drops in

It's just The Taipans afternoon

I understand why Brisbane is insistent on playing John Cena's theme music at games.

It relates to Cadee cos you literally can't see him on offence or defence.

Cairns were feeling the pressure in the last 5 minutes of the 3rd quarter.

They must have realised they were not only carrying the hopes of Cairns fans but also Adelaide fans.

Both teams finding new ways of earning “anti assists”

5,006 crowd. Highest of the season for CNS.

It was his highest scorer comment anon #307.

Rob Loe’s hair just made the commentary

Come on BUZZAS

"Beecroft doesn't even know basic Taipans history."

well there isnt much history tbh - 2 GFs and 1 minor premiership, that's it