Hoops

Andrew Gaze to leave Kings after season

Pretty sure JvG is gone.

I guess anything is possible, but I will be genuinely shocked if its Bevo.
Firstly, I can tell you for a fact that a "deal was done" several weeks back now. Now I suppose nothing is definite until a contract is signed, and even then things can change, and maybe Sydney changed their mind when they heard Bevo was available???
But understanding the reasoning behind the original decision, I don't understand why they would change.

The other issue, and why I just can't see Bevo at the Kings, is the size of his Ego. Perth wasn't big enough for his and Marvin's, so I fail to see how Sydney can accommodate him, JVG, and Bogut.
The previous deal fits JVG's MO, this doesn't. So I can only think that maybe he'll be moving on also?

"I imagine I'm still not allowed to publicly announce his replacement, but those in the know here already know."
NO reason not to be able to post a rumour here at all.
My info is that it is Bevo fwiw.

Luke Kendall. If so good appointment.

I think the time for Dennis to continue being a HC in this league has been and gone. He’s spent too much time on the outer and the League has progressed.

"I'll give you 4 hints:
1. It's not Bevo
2. It's not a current or former Senior Coach
3. His replacement won't be named until after the finals, probably after the Grand Finals.
4. It's obvious."


OBVIOUSLY BOGUT IS THE NEW COACH !!!

"And would the Cats hand over to an assistant??: Who has no real coaching cred at all. Yes please!

Dennis will join bevo at Sydney as an assistant.

"If the Gleeson to China rumour is true then I would imagine Nielsen would probably take over from him at Perth."

The rumours of Gleeson moving on are certainly interesting. If he could win his 4th championship in 6 years, that's certainly a great resume for an Australian coach.

I'd be surprised. He's rebuilding the squad and has the chance to build another dynasty. But stranger things have happened.

I believe he has ambitions of coaching the Boomers. Would that be helped or hindered by taking an overseas role?

And would the Cats hand over to an assistant??

Is Bevo only looking at Sydney because he thins the Hawks are going to fold? If not, who takes over?
Surely not Hammertime?

I'd like to see Dennis get another shot at the NBL, but maybe Japan pays better?

JVG
Lol, snatched from Melbourne, he paid twice the money, he has spent in one season what Illawarra spend in three for one semifinal appearance so far. If Joey had his budget he’d be triple premiership coach.

Doubt JVG will be gone.

Say what you want, but he recruited one helluva team this season. Bought snatched from Melbourne, Bowen Jnr was a great X factor get, Turned underrated late season addition to address weaknesses.

Wear was strange considering he’s practically a Kickert-lite, but whatevs.

Gleeson won't go to China. His wife has had a serious illness, you don't want that to flare up in china.

If the Gleeson to China rumour is true then I would imagine Nielsen would probably take over from him at Perth.

So it is Matt Nielsen

Let me quote the following:

"With ’s mother still residing in , he hopes to return home soon to the place where it all began."

Can someone remind me of Shane Heal’s coaching credentials and success rate?

Surely Sydney wouldn’t take that big a gamble?

Not Bevo, hasn't coached before, won't be named until after GF...

Clearly Homocide.

Gazey is high fiving Copes somewhere right now that they've finally destroyed their old rivals the kings

I highly doubt its Nielsen, came back to Perth to be with his family and settle down. I don't think he will want to move away. If he becomes a head coach it'll be when he takes Gleesons job.

Matt Nielson has all his wife’s family in Perth, I’m not convinced it’s him.

Nielsen did cross my mind if what anon means by "senior coach" = head coach.

I find it funny this site has anonymous posting to make it easier for news to be leaked without registering etc. yet the anons still won't do it.

AngusH - that's Dane's dad, isn't it? Assistant coach and ex-Tiger and mate of Gazey, yes?

Are you hinting at Matt Nielsen as coach? I'm trying to think of people likely to be busy until after the grand final. I thought he wanted to stay in Perth for family reasons.

Who's the tall dude with the glasses who appeared on the Kings bench a little while ago? Name escapes me, but I think it saw it on these boards.

Kendall CAN coach...

So can Coach Carter : )

I'd love to believe that anonymous post above, because then that means Bevo would stay in the Illawarra!

Surely you aren't implying Bogut as the Captain/Coach?

Hopefully Luke Kendall gets to stay at kings, him and Bogut talk at all time outs so you would think he’ll stay on. If not gets assistant job elsewhere or maybe the head job at Illawarra.
Interesting times ahead, I’m actually hearing a few things but it’s all BS at present imo, players and managers jockeying for position.
JVG is gone I believe, as the new owner take over the running of the club.

Couldn't Gaze let Dane Pineau make the announcement?

So, if Drewey is going, what's the story with JVG? Is he also jumping before he’s pushed, or did he chuck Drewey under the bus in order to save his own job?

You'd have to think its the latter.

Rightly or Wrongly, he's assembled a super squad that anybody but Gaze would have ridden to top spot and championship favourtism. His argument will be that with the right coach success is guaranteed.

If the Kings are blazing away on a brand new, competent direction then I'm expecting Bevo. If it's Copeland on the other hand...

I'd love to believe that anonymous post above, because then that means Bevo would stay in the Illawarra!

Surely you aren't implying Bogut as the Captain/Coach?

I think every man and his dog saw this coming... I said the day that he was signed that he will never get sacked but will have to leave on his own terms... The timing is really interesting though... I like the point that they announce it now, then it doesn't look like he was let go due to getting swept by United... Plus then they've got the time until the first game to just move on from it...

So maybe it's not obvious if it's not a current or former senior coach? Unless JvG has a cousin or something that he wants to give a gig before he "explores other opportunities"?

Hopefully they announce a quality new coach before they expect people to re-up for membership... With Madge signing with the Phoenix, I'm running out of reasons to continue as a member, but at least Gaze not coaching them again is a good start... Hopefully he goes back into commentary as he was much better suited to that and should never have gotten into coaching... If he wanted an administration job, a fan-facing role like a GM or whatever would have been more ideal...

Signing Bogut really helped his win/loss record as that 18-10 helped bring him back to 50%...

So, if Drewey is going, what’s the story with JVG? Is he also jumping before he’s pushed, or did he chuck Drewey under the bus in order to save his own job?

Yes, as I said some weeks back, the deal has already been done.

I imagine I'm still not allowed to publicly announce his replacement, but those in the know here already know.

I'll give you 4 hints:

1. It's not Bevo
2. It's not a current or former Senior Coach
3. His replacement won't be named until after the finals, probably after the Grand Finals.
4. It's obvious.

Hodgo is staying in Brisbane.

Ya don’t need Aaron Fearne back in this league,it’s like watching Ross Lyon coached AFL sides,ya just can’t watch them,despite not winning many Cairns were competitive and good to watch,if Bevo goes just hope Illawarra have those good kids tied up

Bevo at Sydney for sure. He and Bogut go way back. Bogut cant stand Gaze, be he loves and respects Bevo

I don’t find the timing surprising.

Gaze was never going to be retained, only had a very small chance to stick around if the Kings won the title.

He leaves now and saves face. Kings don’t have to deal with the PR of ‘sacking’ a league legend. Win win for all parties.

please Fearney to sydney.

Fearney v Bogut? where's my popcorn!

Very weird timing for the announcement.

I grew up watching Drewy play, speak and met him a few times. Love the man. But I don't think coaching is his thing. Really hope he gets back into the media side of thing as that's where I think he's of most use to the game.

Rumoured Movements
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Kings: Randle- Europe or China
Wear - NBA G League
Pineau - Mel Phoenix
Bowan - NBA
Newly - 36ers or best Offer
Kickert - will Weigh up options

United: Goulding - Kings, Mel Phoenix or Europe
Ware - Europe

Bullets: Lemanis - Will decide after playoffs
Hodgson - Mel Phoenix

Fearney to Sydney

Brandt to Phoenix

Rumoured, likely movements:
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36ers: Joey (US), Sobey (Phoenix)
Sydney: Gaze (Commentary), Newley (36ers)
Hawks: Bevo (Sydney)

Good timing for the Kings. He might still not know exactly what he is doing but he is still loved and respected by his players so watch them unite and fire up in the playoffs.

As long as the job doesn’t get given to Copeland, and Copeland retires (or gets retired) as well.

So who would be likely to get the Hawks job if Bevo leaves? I don’t think they can afford to risk promoting an assistant coach, given their limited fan-base and financial struggles.

Not surprising- has a tight knit family. His son must be....17 or 18 by now? Girls in their 20s.

He's a family man.

Maybe he'll reappear in Melbourne media. Hope so.

I heard it from someone reliable maybe a month ago that he was leaving regardless of the Kings' performance this year, but still surprised they announced it at this point in time, unless it's to start the semi-officially courting of Bevo.

I find the timing of this announcement really odd. It could serve as a distraction but it could also serve as motivation as you get the sense that Gaze is liked by the playing group (not that professionals should need any more motivation other than winning a title). Not sure why they wouldn't just wait until after their season is done, whenever that is.

The "mental challenge of coaching"! POORLY chosen words