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NBL 2019 Teams So Far

Boone at centre could work not sure if he is the right fit financially.
Kay plays some at 5 in small ball lineups.
Boone would still be good for 25mins.
Find a decent 10-15 min local backup and Perth are fine.

Yes, Boone at his best is better than Brandt, but he's also taking an import slot.
And he is slowing down. Arrangement with Pledge to back him up was a good one, so it really depends on whom the team has as backup.

"going to China with Australian nbl team, coached by Gleeson."

When is that happening??
I assumed it wouldn't occur this year, as we had the world cup itself?

Also, whilst I haven't paid a lot of attention, I thought the NBl teams were comprised of young locals?

Boone has had a great couple of season in the NBL, but unless he's a candidate for Naturalisation, I'd have thought he would be passed it as an import??
(Unless you're a team like Sydney, looking for a Bench option.)

Please no - Boone is cooked.

Pleeeeeeeease let Boone venture his way to the Gong!

If Perth wanted him, you'd think the deal may be done, so let's hope he's going to come & play tag team with AJ...

Boone hinting going to Perth, going to China with Australian nbl team, coached by Gleeson.

Watched Bynum play years ago in Toronto for Detroit and he absolutely torched the Raptors that game.

If it's true, can see people worried about his age before anything else.

Long time reader, first time poster
Although Homicide’s info isn’t always trustworthy, I’ve looked into it. He said that
a) he is close with the player in question and
b) he is from Chicago
Apparently it is Will Bynum, 36 year old PG who now plays in the Big 3
Highlights suggest that he is a very streaky scorer but idk about his defence. Also would have preferred someone younger but, at this point, I’ll take anything

Was told a few weeks ago the 36ers had signed 2 players and this would be formally announced early this week when Joey back and promo videos done.

Would be very underwhelming with the move to AEC if neither is a high profile player.

The silence by the club is deafening and certainly not helping, not even a teaser saying announcement coming to let supporters know they are doing something.

The only communication sent out so far are reminders to buy tickets, with nothing else encouraging you to do so.

Wonder if they are they planning on announcing anything soon or waiting for when tickets available to non members

Terrico was at times very frustrating during the season. Tended to run hot & cold. But on average was very good and stepped up big-time in the finals. He's not my preferred type of SF, but he's what Trev has been chasing, so I wouldn't be surprised if they wanted to stick with him. Can only get better in a 2nd season.
Wait & See I guess.

It's faeces Jick but I get your point.

Bairstow only managed 21 minutes a game this season.
Don't know if that means he was being managed on the comeback, or if there is still an underlying issue.

Also, does anyone know if he can get a Euro passport? If not, his only option would be as an import in a lesser league.

Peter John, no idea what he is asking for. The salaries are not public and I have no inside knowledge but he should be one of the 7 highest paid players in the NBL.

Love Broker, get a brain man! Lemanis may not value Bairstow but he also thinks Cadee is a good basketball player and that has been proven to be a load of hot feces.

Froling will not be back at the 36ers nor will Wiley
QBL back up big is signed with White and Dillon. Dillon will be the starting PG
36ers being left in the dust budget wise but dont worry wel will have a second rate more expensive place to watch the games from this season. Owner seems set to put more effort into the presentation of the team , rather than the team itself.

Late to the discussion again, but I’m with A422.
Loe was good for Cairns.
In a grab-bag team assembled god-knows-how after Aaron had been told ‘Nup’, he did his job, as the stats indicate. Manu, Cairns’ resident French celebrity basketball cook, will have good reason to disagree: how often was the ball rolling at Rob’s feet, for example, for others to grab up; how often was his back to the inside pass? Etc.
Fair, but not instructive.
There was a system. It was run daily in training. There were what, 18 rounds to address issues? Rob did what was asked of him; except when?
And it’s not like Taipans feted him or drooled incentives over and above the strict contractual arrangements. That clapped-out Falcon?: it would have embarrassed any of the Cairns Marlins (sorry Kuany, one is a wagon, the other is not. By the way, please remember to drive forward out of mid-street parking, not reverse.)
With Rob back at the Breakers, I won’t be at all surprised when some of his Cairns detractors have their ‘Loe and behold! ‘ moments next season.

Dillon and White's signature is something I would definitely keep secret / unofficial until Members commit to another year of regular season appearances.

Neither of them are official yet nor the Teys re-signing.

Salts defense is top notch. Offensively needs a lot of work.

NZ will probably make a move to bring Jack Salt home after finishing his College Career at Virginia.
After Long last season, a tandem of Salt & Loe is fairly underwhelming unless Salt can develop quickly in the pro's.

Yes Jurlina and Fisher should be given a chance. Jurlina is Sydney boy, surprised the kings aren’t looking now Wilson gone.

It would be a damn disgrace for Australian basketball if Bairstow is forced out by clubs failing to recognise his value.

Quarterman, wow, there’s a name I didn’t expect to see. Arrested early 2018 in the States for police pursuit / ramming police vehicle. Did a quick search and couldn’t see if this matter had come to a conclusion. Anyone know how this panned out?

I’m also sorry to hear the team he’s playing on in NZ has Egwu as a restricted player.

Lots more money in the top euro leagues, the season is 2/3 months longer but if he’s got clubs looking why wouldn’t he take the punt. Make the coin while he can.

Jick - how much do you think clubs should be willing to pay for Bairstow? And do you know if he's asking for more than that or not?

Serious questions. I have no idea what a club might want to pay for his services nor what he might be asking. I'm interested in anyone's insights.

It would be a damn disgrace for Australian basketball if Bairstow is forced out by clubs failing to recognise his value.

How good is stephens?

Boomers eligible?
Got a killer stroke and he has good size.

If I’m Cairns, I would offer Jeremy Kendle, Krslovic and Jurlina the minimum. Re-sign Jawai, Newbill, Kuanny, get Jois and spend the rest on a decent Import 3.

What would be Patrick Richard’s (from the Breakers last season) asking price? He’d look good in Orange. Brings shooting, something the Taipans didn’t really have Consistently last season. Or possibly Tim Quarterman, former NBA player, now playing in the NZNBL.

Reckon this roster could possibly do well???
PG - Kendle*/Kenny
SG - Newbill*/Jurlina
SF - Richard or Quarterman*/Kuanny
PF - Deng/Jois/Krslovic
C - Jawai/Jervis

The Hawks have 8 players signed already with Glover to be added
I think the team will look like this
Import / Narr
Dech / Glover
Blanchfield / Grida
Import / Coenraad
Import / AJ / Froling
If there is no 3rd import then someone like Anderson / Local

Gotta love moller’s dad getting on this forum always ready to drop his numbers in the off season.

Sam Froling is on a full contract. I can see a few sides starting with two imports next season, allowing them to add a third later if required. Other the Melbourne who spend big on all there imports, the third import hasn’t been that good.

2 imports is the formula for winning a title. good move if true. aim high.

Hawks will only have 2 imports

Moller is gun rebounder, most in seabl last season and already averaging 14 a game in nznbl this season, will be putting his hand up for starting four spot in kings imo, plays excellent D, exactly what kings need.

14 local spots remaining with Bairstow potentially going overseas and unlikely to be any more college players.
Who remains unsigned...
Doyle
Kuany
Jawai
L Walker
Young
DKD
Nelson
Andersen
Hooley
Majok Majok
Deng Deng
Deng Acouth.

Mostly bench warmers above and probably still a few spare spots available.

Word is that Bairstow might go to Europe becasue NBL teams seemed deterred by his asking price.

The Hawks lineup is a strange one in that 3 of their best (IMO) share the 3 spot.
Was an enornous fan of AJ but really a bench man now (again, IMO). I would rather see Grida or Blanch as a 2, then Dech becomes 3rd choice for 1 or 2 spots. Blanchfield at the 2 makes the Hawks a tall team:
5. Import/AJ/Local
4. Import/Froling
3. Coenraad/Grida
2. Blancfield/Dech
1. Import/Naar
If *Bairstow was their Local 4/5 (possibly before Froling at the 4?), and the imports are at least an acceptable standard, then you have a better than decent team. If the imports are better that that, Hawks may have the deepest roster next year.
A Bench that reads: AJ, Grida, Naar (*Bairstow)(all already proven), Dech & Froling (looking as very good prospects) and 3 imports with Blanchfield & Coenraad as starters, should be encouraging for the Hawks. For their (supposed) lack of funds, they are doing all right, so far. Now for the imports????
May be unlikely as most teams don't spend heaps on 3 starting quality imports. One is usually a back-up/bench type but if they could do a Cairns with 3 imports as starters, and Blanch & Coen in the 2 & 3 spots they look good.

The Taipans are actively looking for their local contingent as we speak.

The Winter Social Basketball season has only just started at Early Settler Stadium so it will take a few weeks for the reports to come in.

Yes 3 players signed.

So Cairns have 3 players?

In an interview I recently heard, Kristina Keneally was talking about expansion. She said that they are optimistic for a team in Brisbane next season but will receive a very good bid for a second Melbourne team. I don't think a second Melbourne team will last for a large amount of time, just look at the Tigers, they have a small fan base. Hopefully the bid for a new Brisbane team will be successful and we will see a team in Brisbane next season. She also said that a decision on expansion would be made in the next couple of months.