Hoops

Sixers v Snakes Feb 8

"I'd imagine they try to win the championship every year, I’m not sure saying "try harder now" helps."

If you're referring to my post, that wasn't the point I was making. I was replying to the suggestion that we move on from DJ, and I'm saying that would basically = rebuild instead of trying to win now.

Also, whilst I agree Joey is a good coach, I think we've seen enough of his defensive system/ ability to teach it to an array of different players, to know that we probably need a different voice to get us to a higher level year in, year out.

I'd say the same about the type of players and imports we've recruited. Joey hasn't valued the ability to shoot the 3 enough and consequently we just don't have the shooters to compete.

Thirdly, I would say that we don't have players who are able to consistently identify and create mismatches for us on offence. That's another thing the coach has failed to instill in our players for a long time.

So I would say lets "try harder" with a different coach. We're not guaranteed to get someone better than Joey, but I'd rather do that, than repeat the same mistakes that see us continue to fall short.

36ers had packed it in as expected.

I’d imagine they try to win the championship every year, I’m not sure saying “try harder now” helps.

Removing a good coach isn’t the finest start per se but given the animosity between literally everyone - it’s a necessary start down that path.

Capital is the next part: they need the type of capital to lure a Beveridge type coach, three good imports and keep DJ

18 Years. Jesus.

If we let DJ go, where are we going to find similar level Aussie talent? He's literally the only Aussie player we have who is a standout in the NBL. I think it's smarter to build around the best player we have. Try to recruit that elusive defensive big man to put next to him. If you can find two good imports to put with Randle as well, then we've got maybe two years left with A level DJ to have a crack at a title. Otherwise we are talking blow it up and start again with young recruits. Its already 18 years since the last title - the club should be doing everything in its power to win now IMO.

Adelaide played with zero heart or effort.

No heart. Harsh. Certainly a drained group doing it tough.

I think Machado, Newbill, Oliver, Noi and Djeric are All pretty talented. Deng and Jawai too, on their day.

Adelaide played with absolutely no heart last night. They just went through the motions, marking time until the season comes to an end.

Cairns on the other hand are far from being the most talented bunch in the NBL, but heart is one of the reasons they will be playing Finals this year and Adelaide won't.

Reckon I mighta got some of the shots in that 36ers were missing.
They looked only moderate compared to Cairns.
(Deng gave his shoes to a young fan wearing 36ers deng 13 singlet. good to see)

Agree re development, Kelly is the real development coach, Krislovic, Deng, Djeric are now nbl players of reasonable standard. Who would have thought.

I'd be very surprised if any franchise in Australia give Joey another go at a coaching gig.

I don't know why people claim Joey is a development coach, I saw very minor improvement in Deng over his entire time in the squad, tonight Deng actually played defense, got rebounds, made passes, he was at least 4 times the player he was in a 36ers uniform.
Have to say i never thought Deng would be worth much as an NBL player, but tonight was a revelation

Perth WILL shit on Adelaide.

Cairns arguably have three of the top 10 players in the league... Gonna be a tough out in the playoffs

McVeigh has hot hand - randle looks at him wide open and passes away from him. If I had to choose between getting rid of either wright or randle I would choose randle everyday

This performance is embarassing.

Is there something else to watch like Women's yacht racing or darts?

Adelaide just are not that good no matter who’s coaching them. So many overrated players, starting with Griffin who can not be sixth man year.

Froling playing like he knows he’s not there next year. Gleeson could straighten him up.

It's a shoot out. Might suit randle and DJ second half. Snakes not interested in any D. Need my man The Griff big second half. Got to love teys and mc veigh instant offence.

Thank you nate Mate- burgers on yeah.

Attack the hoop. Rewards. Dillion reading game well. Jesus harry score those. It's a shoot out.

Liking white dillion drimic johno Eric on court. Great spacing.

Come on Sixers rebound. Forcing snakes into errors. Liking lively - keep getting to line... cairns will give up easy fouls. Johnson and Griffin looking switched on.

Ok he done collectively more than 3 of the last 4 coaches if exclude golden era...

Dont the world revolt about PS way back then... calling for blood. Joey righted the ship brought back Sixers competitiveness. Oh how easily people forget.

At the AFL, the Coach of the struggling team steps down and that team always wins the next game (s)……..

Why would we bother doing that Matt.

Check out his suggestion in the New Sixers coach thread.

Adelaide have packed it in imo

That doesn't mean much now though Zodiac.

Adelaide won't beat Perth.

Adelaide have beaten Perth in Perth. No fear of failure. Perth to have slight pre final lapse.

Adelaide won't beat Perth.

Adelaide to show joey how much he is valued. Sixers by 10. Will disapprove all the negative crap and egg on faeces of those who berate. Joey done more good for sixers than last 3 coaches combined. Always had teams that become competitive regardless of talent and generally over achieve on all the doomsayers. Sixers to upset both cairns and Perth. Then try to sack joey.

I could see the Sixers getting up tonight sending Joey out on a high as a sign of appreciation for everything he's done.

Sixers by 5

Adelaide to win this one.
Final win of season for them.

any idea ?