Isaac
Years ago

Funny Holmes on radio last night

KG and Cornesy (usual culprits!) interviewed Jacob Holmes last night on their radio program. As always, lots of laughs and far too much talk about Paul Rees than is healthy.

Holmes had just had a Cortizone shot in his ankle after it had caused him discomfort during the week. He said the shot hurt more than he expected, but he is very confident of being fully-fit and back for the Sixers game against the Cairns Taipans this Saturday night.

On last weeks game, he said that the Sixers had an average start missing a lot of early shots, but they picked up towards the end, including the final 4-minute blow out that gave them the 104-78 win. He said that you can't lose when Reesy is hitting threes, and that Paul Rees was "on fire" as much as Paul Rees could be on fire. Commented that it was a great finish for the crowd.

They talked about Farley being the most exciting import who has played for Adelaide. Holmes said that Farley was even more impressive in trainings, making moves that made them all stop and stare. Remarked that Willie was an out-and-out scorer, whereas Darnell Mee had been more of an on court leader, and Mark Davis had been a bigger threat in solid scoring and rebounding.

Cornesy mentioned that Adelaide hadn't yet played the gun teams and also that they've enjoyed a string of home games which would have helped their ladder position. With the Kings and Tigers games still to come, they talked about these games being a better test of where the Sixers sit in the scheme of things.

KG said, "You can only beat who you play."

Holmes responded to career questions saying that he was indeed a full-time basketball player, but dabbled in a bit of university study on the side. He's undertaken a Bachelor of Arts (joked that it was a "BA of Nothing") and hinted at an intention of moving towards marketing and finance.

He said that the game against Cairns on Saturday would be the Taipans' third game for the round and that he hoped it would mean they were 'ripe for the picking'. KG and Cornesy wished him luck and sent their best to Reesy.

Cornesy finished the segment by encouraging KG to go and see Farley play.

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Doctor E  
Years ago

KG wouldn't even know what basketball is. I doubt he's ever been to a game in his life. Oh, apart from the time he sang the national anthem. That was hilarious.

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Isaac  
Years ago

My favourite was Peter Goers doing the anthem. Hilarious.

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Doctor E  
Years ago

And who can forget the time Bob Francis sang it after entering the court riding his Harley.

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Isaac  
Years ago

The Sixers also got a mention on the 5DN Sports Show. "Sneaky Pete" mentioned that the 36ERS have had their worst crowds in a decade and are unsure what to do about it. Fewings commented that it was a great night out but that a lot of people weren't getting off their bums to go along.

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Statman  
Years ago

Peter Goers singing the anthem.....how on earth did I miss that!

Was he surrounded by some dancing cigarettes?

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DJ  
Years ago

Work Experience for Jacob - Marketing with the Sixers?

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