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What Are Melbourne United doing

IMO, Bairstow a near perfect fit for MU. Back-up to Barlow, play same role as Wesley did as in post and mid range O and solid D. BUT, the Bear is too good a free agent to be without a home unless.... is he injured?

Mangok maithiang ive heard to Phoenix.

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both play PF C

No offense intended, but saying they need to get their imports right is really just pointing out the obvious. Especially with the 3 imports now allowed, every team needs to get them right to be competitive.

I think what is far more critical, and far harder to achieve, is getting the Aussie Core right.
That is what the Cats traditionally do well, and where they left the comp behind last season.
Around this time last year, I was predicting big things from the Cats, and people laughed, but the signing of Norton and Kay was massive.

That's where MU fans should be worried.
After losing Wesley as a local, they were left a little thin, even with Barlowe having a massive start to the season.
Now they have lost Moller. I don't think he starts for the Kings, but he was good depth to have on the bench.
Replacing Trist with Jois was probably a move in the right direction, and hopefully will pay dividends next season.

But they are running out of options to lock in local talent.
Perhaps they're talking to Bairstow?
Or someone ex-Europe?
Are any of our NBA players likely to be cut?
If they resign Pledge, they may have to start him and find some youngster as backup, and sign an import PF?

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In my humble opinion there is a lot sense in the above post. Not certain Moller will start for kings but will be given a lot more time. Melbourne probably didn’t think he’d get other offers, though still a bit surprised he didn’t end up in Cairns or Illawarra.
Defensively I agree, Melbourne had better get there imports right or they will leak points, Ware was off a bit in the GF series but massive loss.

Trimble is no Ware, this will be interesting, on the other side of the coin Vickerman made Goulding a much better defender.

Trimble has already committed to Utd, wait for the announcement.

Yes its disappointing for fans that they lost Ware.
But in that scenario its normal to wait until after Summer League to sign imports.

Still waiting to see where Bairstow lands

Melbourne United are doing the same thing they did last year.

None of the imports were signed until June? July?

Bottom line- United has quality Aussies signed up, and the money to find a good import group.

Vickerman noted in a recent interview that the loss of post play after losing Wesley hurt them in 2018/19. I'm taking that as a hint that at least one of Boone or Kennedy will be gone, in favour of someone with better post play.

Smith-Milner sucks and doesnt deserve to be in the NBL

Kennedy was good but he costs big big $$$$$$$$$ and United didn’t get the result, where as White who probably on half what Kennedy got paid got the job done.

Lovebroker; I think you underrate Kennedy. I'd be happy to have him in Sydney. He's a quality #2 import. Didn't have the best finals series, but neither did anyone in Melbourne really, and a single more win in the regular season would've given them homecourt advantage and the title regardless IMO.

Smith- Milner I’m hearing. No noise on hooley yet.

United are going to be strong contenders again.

If they get Trimble they will be very strong.

Also finding upgrades for Kennedy and Boone won't be hard.

Finding Ware's replacement will be the hardest part, which will quickly be resolved by Trimble.

I just like to no who the Aussie players are is
Peter hooley returning

OP, you can always email United or give them a telephone call.

According to the Overtime show, Melo Trimble is very likely to sign with United

Melb will no doubt roll out two quality imports and a good 3rd import. Nothing to worry about, IMO. Their core is fine.

McCarron struggled big time on marking Terrico in GF when Kennedy went to the four, season ticket holders are entitled to have some idea before purchasing. What imports are they chasing ? Is it 1,3, or 5, 1,4 and 5 surely the paying public should have some idea.

When are United going to announce the re-singing of Barlow & Pledger?

Goulding, McCarron, Pledger and Barlow with three imports to come is a good starting point I wouldn't be concerned yet if I was a United fan.

Me to Venky kills it everywhere he plays

I'd love to see more playing time for Venky Jois... could that be a possibility this season ?

Have don't have to stress when you have Cotton

Relax mate, Melbourne's Aussie core is strong with Goulding and McCarron with Pledger and Barlow off the bench. Most teams dont sort their imports out till after Summer League unless they are already signed (Cotton, Ware).

The Cats lost Brandt, Jervis, Dech, Hire and, most likely, White, but no one is stressing over here.

Relax.

Poor Melbourne...... not

Chill out mate