Isaac
Years ago

Wildcats commit to possible league

Statement from the Cats:

The Perth Wildcats are disappointed with the decision of the Melbourne Tigers and the South Dragons to withdraw from the proposed New NBL competition at this late stage. As a result of their decisions this now leaves the league with no clubs from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.

The Perth Wildcats are committed to playing basketball and will lodge an application to play in the reformed league. It is our goal to not only field a successful team on court but to continue growing the sport at a grass roots level, as illustrated by the numerous school clinics that the players have conducted since the end of the season. It is imperative that young basketballers continue to have faith in a system that one day can give them the opportunity to play in front of thousands of people. It is the legacy of our owner Jack Bendat to ensure that basketball is not lost within the sport spectrum and that the Perth Wildcats players of today establish themselves as role models within the community and to continue to not only entertain by what we do on court but also to inspire individuals.
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What is vlahov's current connection to the wildcats if any? He was always a very vocal critic of the lack of foresight of BA, even years ago.

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HAHA  
Years ago

Yes but in the days leading up to when the States and Territories were about to vote on reform, they only needed 3 to say no to kill the deal and if 2 said no it was enough to get reform over the line.
Vlahov called a secret meeting (which didn't stay secret) with Perth, Townsville and Dragons to collectively vote no to change.
Vlahov held Australian basketball's progression in his hot little hands for a few days- some say that him not pushing the other two clubs (which would make 3) got him a BA gig for not killing the deal.
ie. He wanted something out of it.
When later quizzed about a gig with BA after reform was voted in, he cryptically wouldn't comment on if his 'services' have been engaged by BA.

That is the Vlahov/ BA connection.

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Camel 31  
Years ago

I'll put this on here - there's a few topics.
That was Paul Bauer on radio fiveaa for about 10mins, just then.
He said the people taking over the 36ers had complied with BA. BUT NOW , they are not so sure whether to go ahead with it , whether it will be worthwhile.
Bauer thought semi-professional was probably best way to go.

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Anonymous  
Years ago


How good would it be see the hawks back playing out of the snakepit in the semi professional league.

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