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Angus Brandt leaves Wildcats for Europe

Really interested to see which way the Cats lean for a replacement.

Clearly we need a starting Centre. Do they have their eyes on an Aussie, or will they burn an import slot?

Ah, ok, thanks.

His parents or minimum grand parents, gives him a euro passport.

If by "The Holland" you mean SYDNEY, then yeah. Not sure that helps with the Euro passport though.

Brandt is from the Holland, I’d say he got a euro passport.

Surprised by this.

Will wait and see I guess.

By and large, Trev and the Cats do a pretty bang up job of recruiting, so I'd back them on this one.

But yes, this could be another "Melbourne by way of Europe" move. People need to remember that often such moves are mutual.

Clearly something is moving somewhere, as this seems very early for such an announcement. Guys can go and play in Europe without being released, and in theory should only need the out clause when taking a full-season gig. Brandt has previously had an end of season stint in Lithuania, but possibly going all the way to the GF eliminated such an option this season.

As for a Euro passport. I don't know, but I thought his parents might have been from the UK?? Would he still qualify after Brexit?? LOL

It's ironic considering how well he played against Bogut, but the presence of guys like Boone, Bogut, and Long, have put the focus back on quality Big Centres. Cats have thrived for years with 4/5 guys, so it will be interesting to see what direction they take.

Obviously this fuels the Long rumour. As I said at the time, Long would push Brandt out, so maybe there's some validity to it.

I assume that is the rumour that had Suicide pledging his allegiance, and if true I tend to agree.

Thinking Perth will go an import to replace Brandt.
Norton and Martin
Cotton* and ?
Import* and ?
Kay, Wagstaff and Vague
Import*, ?

Possibly Jervis and Steindl come back.
Rookie or cheap Aussie to replace Hire.

Didn’t realise he was that old. Had a redshirt year and finished college at 25, geez.

Sounds like Mitch McCarron all over again, but think this would be mutual if Cats have a better starting C in mind.

Is this going to be one of those Euro deals where he 2 days later signs with the Phoenix?

Shame to lose Brandt from the league, what a wild ride this off season is so far and it's not even April yet.

Angus at 29 he doesnt have a super long career ahead. Few years to maybe earn some big bucks

#threeimports

He has previously played before in Europe. Lithuania if my memory serves me correctly, he really improved his game over there! Seems strange to leave Wildcats must have something big instore for him to move on!

Puts higher value on any free agent centres like Hodgson. SE Melb, Perth, Bris, NZ all looking for that starting role signed up.

Shawn Long may also get a better gig overseas so no guarantee anyone gets him

Is this going to be one of those Euro deals where he 2 days later signs with the Phoenix?

Does Gus have a European passport

Pretty shocked by this, there was a piece in the paper about him a couple of weeks ago saying how he's finally bought a home in Perth and looking to settle long term and make this home.

Must have a really nice offer lined up in europe to leave.

Hopefully wildcats snag Shawn Long.

http://www.wildcats.com.au/news/article/wildcats-farewell-angus-brandt

Email from the club confirming Europe out clause exercised

Heard this rumour half way through season, Phoenix was interested I heard. Hearing lots of rumours at moment but that’s every one jockeying for position and agents trying hard.

Adds more fuel to Shawn Long rumours.

Quite scary how much better Perth can become with roster changes in the off-season.

Brandt out, Karl Anthony-Towns in.

Brandt out, Long in?

Is it just me or does anyone else who is 6'9, 6'8, 6'7 or even just BIG in their respective junior leagues struggle to get a foul called on them. It's normally referred to as a coat hanger because all the little kids like to hang off your arms every time you are taking a shot, and there is no foul called?

It just rubs the dirt in the wound even more when you block one of these midgets and strait away the umpires call a foul. Wouldn't surprise me if they called it before you even attempted the block.

Just because you may be taller than all the others doesn't mean you should run on a different set of rules. Especially in UNDER 18's!! Unfortiantly in my league in HOBART being the tallest player on the court means that all the others have the ability to hack the sh@t out of you all the time.

It's just disappointing to see that a BIG never gets a chance to own a game because of all the fouls that get let go. IT'S NOT HARD TO SEE THAT EVEN UMPIRES ARE TRYING TO TURN BASKETBALL INTO A SMALL PERSONS GAME. SOON WE WILL SEE PLAYERS UNDER SIX FOOT RUNNING AROUND ON THE BASKETBALL COURT EVEN IN THE NBA BECAUSE UNFORTIANTLY IF YOU ARE OVER AVERAGE SIZE YOU MIGHT AS WELL BE ON THE WRESTLING COURT RATHER THAN PLAYING BASKETBALL!,!,!

Basically all I want is your thoughts on this issue.

Thanks