Would be a good move, I liked his game this season...Pity it started slowly for the 6ers...altho if he had started and they had done well, Ninnis would still be there and that would be bad...

Yeah, basically traded Burston for Johnson. Not sure how I feel about it. Burston is no doubt the better player but Johnson can probably/hopefully stay on the floor longer that Burston without injuring himself.

Johnson is obviously has a brighter future than Burston, not that picking players with bright futures really counts for all that much in the NBL considering how often players switch teams or play overseas these days.

I liked Burston - only played limited minutes for us - injuries and the like. Under utilised by our guards, also.

Aw gotta feeling he was third in our MVP voting, I think.

Really liked Burston so hopefully he has a great season with Melbourne (just not at the expense of Adelaide winning games).

I think Garlepp to GC is a done deal.

The problem with Burston is that he's had one good injury free season in the last 4 or 5 years, he's such a risk it's not funny. I prefer DJ's potential.

Doesnt matter how good a player is, he contributes nothing when he is out injured. Burston was a very good player when fully fit, just didnt play enough. It also makes it hard for team balance when players are in and out of the team. Ballenger seemed to be able to play through his back problem so is worth the risk. A young fully fit Johnson has to be better overall value than a perhaps better player like Burston who only plays half a season. Something to consider when looking at older inports as well.

Burston was a great contributor.

I just hope Cooper doesn't return to the 36ers. I couldn't bear another season of his useless crap.

amen to that champ 33! surely DJ would be the back up though, and we would be going for a more experienced center.

I hear Ballinger is going to sign for the Tigers too ... and Mark Riccutio is retiring

Sixers were in talks with Schenscher last week, I wonder how that all went..

Schensh wants too much $$$$

I've got mixed opinions about Burston. Sure there was much frustration at the length of time his injury kept him from playing. When he finally did start to play, I was initially excited about what he was bringing in his game. Then when you consider that the latter part of last season was worse than the earlier part, then you have to start questioning if he was indeed what the team needed and just how valuable a player he was. I still prefer him over Schenscher but not devastated that he is going elsewhere.

Tough for a big guy once the only point guard on the roster goes down.

Burston will be a force to contend with. Ninnis didnt know how to use centre's properly...it was his biggest mistake in my opinion.

No doubt he can play, but lost a little touch being out with injuries for so long, which did mess with the line up/plays, also.
(Our back up Centre's minutes were limited and erratic)

Dont give Coops to much of a hard time, he's been good for Adelaide. Smyth grabbed him from Cairns & made him a great role player. The right coach will get the best out of Cooper - not a star but can play his role.

Orbit

Cooper had his team 5-10 years ago. He's now old, washed up and useless.

Time to piss him off and bring in fresh blood starting with this Johnson addition.