Hoops

I'll stay if the club wants me: Joey

Joey really trying to force the pay-out by coaching to lose last night

Not certain Drimic will have suitors, not consistent enough, gets paid more than he’s worth and if you believe anyone from his season at Dandenong causes trouble.

It seems "the club" does not want him to stay

https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/basketball/adelaide-36ers-lose-to-perth-wildcats-9479-in-joey-wrights-final-game-as-coach/news-story/bf9400d40be293ca497feaae89dfb7dc

"Wright and the 36ers have been in discussions this week and have agreed to the terms of his exit ahead of an official announcement in days. He is still expected to attend their MVP night on Saturday for an official farewell."

so - 2 years contract payoutr - i'll say this for the owner, at least he's prepared to pay out a coaching contract, so wish matry had gotten paid out.

"Jerome Randle has also had a very quiet finish to the season and had just seven points last night. Unlike Griffin he does have a contract for next season."

So- openings for two more imports


"Anthony Drmic is out of contract and will have no shortage of suitors if he decides to explore his options at the end of the season, but is waiting on a call on Wright’s future before making a decision on whether he stays or goes."

!!!??? highly in demand - a 3 point specialist who went 4 from 31 in the last 11 games of the season ?? -- stats may be quite wrong - correction invited

“ Teys is probably not the problem, he's cost effective, plays with true grit and is team first guy. Griffin. Moore and to a certain extent Randle have not performed. Throw in Froling going backwards, McVeigh not much good, Johnson and Drimic being hot and cold through out the season and any coach would be in trouble.”

100% agree and reflects the season

20 stone ?

Teys is probably not the problem, he’s cost effective, plays with true grit and is team first guy. Griffin. Moore and to a certain extent Randle have not performed. Throw in Froling going backwards, McVeigh not much good, Johnson and Drimic being hot and cold through out the season and any coach would be in trouble.

*cough* Teys *cough*

If Adelaide wanted Braswell as coach then what happens to his NZ contract?

Well cotton on is probably 3 × better than adelaide most expensive player.
Think you find it's j ingles not Teys who in NBA from Adelaide. BT could be surprise MVP for Sixers. Had Very solid season starter and team focus.

LOL these posters.

I hope they realise that Cotton is on almost 3x sixer's highest-paid import is getting.

Every team has to pay up to 90% of the salary cap, I believe it’s 1.5 million. Most team would be around that mark or slightly greater. It’s part the reason the comp is so close. Adelaide problem is the make up of the team, Perth get it right continuously. Even if team went 10% over the cap the difference is variable. Adelaide pay to much for some of there players that ain’t that good or Joey doesn’t develop them like most believe. Sean Bruce is a classic example just this season.

Wah wah, I can't stay if they don't want me, wah! Man up bro. Your time is up and you've gone stale. Tell your story walking.

The trolls are in force tonight!

"while we sit here making excuse after excuse and go into full on denial mode about our team, our composition, and our spending."

People, I share with you exhibit A.

"Hahaha not even close to similar budgets."

And here we have exhibit B.

“ Just look at what Gleeson has done in Perth with a similar budget to what Joey has in Adelaide.”

Hahaha not even close to similar budgets.

It is time for people to stop making excuses and look at the facts. Joey has underachieved. His game plan does not hold up and the team is not run properly. Teys should never be staring. Kyei should not be starting, although I do like him. Even when his team finished on top, his gameplan was so flawed and they were swept out of the playoffs. He has underachieved. Just look at what Gleeson has done in Perth with a similar budget to what Joey has in Adelaide. Playoffs and championships, while we sit here making excuse after excuse and go into full on denial mode about our team, our composition, and our spending. It's time to clear house.

Usual poor form by 36ers owner and upper echelon management (pre JVG) - sneaky, underhanded, decision making taken out of Joeys hands. IF the club does keep him on he needs to insist he does the recruiting - not the owner (who listens to any idiot that whispers in his ear) and the clueless CEO. Everything they have touched since Kelley took over has gone to c..p. Kelley should have been sanctioned by the NBL for initiating contact with Creek, who in their right mind would think for even a moment that Creek would want to be within spitting distance of Kelley. I will happily donate to the $500 fund lol

Yes I understand.

I too thought that deal was risky for 5 years.

For Wright it was certainly a gamble but maybe the management saw potential there for a *gulp* dynasty.

Wright has turned bottom dwellers to grand finalists with this style of play plus Gary Ervin. He has developed talent like Creek and Sobey and they would likely stay. Under his coaching the team was on an upward trajectory.

It's hard to defend that decision knowing what we know today but there was some argument (found to be baseless now) at the time to make that decision. I say this though not knowing anything of money or KPIs etc.

LMAO @ Gleeson being in the same list as those other coaches

Gleeson record in the nbl is as good as any, facts are facts.

Joey might have taken less money for a longer contract, at time owner probably thought it was a good investment, Joey happy due to a bit security.

One thing we can all agree on, a 5 year contract to a coach in any professional gig is extremely stupid.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think the current owner signed off on a 5 year deal - pretty sure he didn't own the club when this deal was done.

He's no Rhys Vague that's for sure.

Wait, Teys gets paid?

You can believe what you want but go and to talk to people in the know and Sixers spend is up there. Lot of there Australian players are over paid.

What difference would that make, exactly? You've just described the current situation perfectly.

Defensive assistant coach pffft. But they have Jantke there holding the whiteboard!!! He knows everything.

Lovebroker

“Import / recruit selection will be a mess because Wright and front office will clash heads.”

What difference would that make, exactly? You’ve just described the current situation perfectly.

Get him a decent assistant that is not a yes man and understands defence, Joey offensively has been excellent but his teams struggle defensively. No point backing him in for same results.

Lovemaker you are spot on... Nancy Clancy no comment crap after clearly leaking info. Back joey in and support with recruits or pay him out. Especially when owner signed off on 5 years.
Joey deserves better than this and so do Sixers.

I want the club to either fire him or back him 100%.

The worst case scenario is to have Wright stay and this thing hanging around.

Players will be unsure of their position and likely less motivated. Players may not want to be here if Wright leaves, let them go.


Import / recruit selection will be a mess because Wright and front office will clash heads.

Then another season gone.

Joey wants a good payout that's only reason saying happy to stay.
The club ,the supporters and he knows it is time to go.
I personally have no real desire to keep too many of this team. to be honest.
Need someone else quick to sort out who really wants to play for us .
No KB , No Smyth lets get Beveridge or someone climbing ranks or a import coach to go with 3 new imports.

Exactly.

Whispers out of the #bredlife they sacked their Head Coach over the weekend Tournament. Not great news at all less than 4 days till first game.