Wasn't Barlow and Kickert signed on 2 year contracts ?

I saw Kickert and Wotho beat the Kings in O/T. I may be wrong but isn't Kickert the highest % 3pt shooter?

yes he is the highest % but playing him at center is ridiculous as his defense is non existent and is lucky to have over 3 rebounds a game

So you're expecting MacRae to be called up by the 76's?

I think the lesson for MU is don't try to build a team with a bunch of recycled oldies. Some of these guys have had great careers, and some have probably made a bucketload in Europe, but trying to get "instant success" just hasn't worked. Time to get some SLIGHTLY younger players and try to develop a team.

I would scrap most of the team and rebuild. Kick out everyone except for Tomilson and Wortho and maybe Corletto. Kickert MAYBE if they have him as a powerforward. But the rest are dead weight. Barlow brings next to nothing.

Kickert being a marquee is hard to comprehend. United showed glimpses as most teams throughout did at some stage. They really need a reload in many positions. To a degree Anstey being sacked or whatever it was after the first game showed things were not good. Few NBL guys said to me blitz, all they remembered of United was how much they yelled at each other hahaha

not saying McRae will be called up to 76ers. even if he didn't he wouldn't be back with this team next year. he's had enough of United.

I think the lessons for MU are to hire a NBL-level head coach and don't sign talented players that refuse to put the team ahead of their egos and personal ambitions.

Dennis, Tomlinson, Walker, Kickert, Barlow, Odigie, McMillan and Patton are deserving of another season - Corletto possibly too, as I don't know what he's been up to behind the scenes.

By multiple accounts, Wortho is an absolute nightmare behind the scenes. He's not worth putting up with if true, despite his very solid on-court production.

I hope McRae's NBA prospects are over after this stint. What a knob.

Not sure what MacRae has done to earn the "knob" tag, but he's a good player and I think would be highly sort by other teams if he's finished at MU.

@PlaymakerMo not sure why they would want to bring Dennis back as you either run with Tomlinson or Dennis but not both.

It was amusing to hear people earlier say Kickert is better than Motum.

"Unfortunately, for those that aren't already in the know, attempts to bring back a well known coach have failed..."

They have brought Eric Hollingsworth to oversee the process. So THAT's gonna end well...

Dmac is putting up his hand again, and taking part responsibility for picking this team.

Anyone to have ever said Kickert is better than Motum has rocks in their head. In every game I have ever seen Kickert has been a lemon, ranging right back to the 2006 World Championship campaign. He has next to nothing inside. He is a waste of a 6 ft 10 frame. If he were younger, you would say he has time to develop his defence and inside game and that he will probably come good. How old is he? 30? Those days are gone. While everyone was saying how great he was going to be, I have laughed from day one. He is a good 3 point shooter, but little else. I wouldn't add him to a team unless I had solid INSIDE big men to place around him. Melbourne United never had that. Pretty dumb really. Motum outclasses Kickert in ever category - except maybe 3 point shooting.

Odgie is developing every year- retain
McMillan is an oxygen thief as is prob still learning to tie his own laces
Kickert-not a marquee player,however, he was never going to succeed in a team where he had to play centre (no kazoouh)he reminds me of a more servicable cam trigger so retain.
McRae looks to me as he's an old school import with a me,me,me attitude-cut loose
Dennis never recaptured pre injury form-cut loose
Walker should be retained, his athleticism and frame is unique to this league
Patton should be retained as he is serviceable big bodied role player
Barlow I'm not wasting another second-cut loose
Nate T- poor attitude and decision maker, half a breath better than Joyce, second back up only
Corletto has had more than his fair share of time in the sun. Has there ever been a player that rips up the amature winter leagues more than this bloke but isn't up to pro level?cant dribble,can't play consistent, 30yr+ CUT LOOSE
Wortho retain. Not a massive fan but he can ball.

Wortho is said to be spending a hell of a lot of time preparing himself for life after basketball.
Think that's the problem, fingers in too many non basketball pies. It may come sooner than he thinks.
He was given the Captaincy under Anstey. Wonder how DMac feels about it. Wortho not a guy to put team/club first. Whilst a terrific baller, never been a popular team man. I did think Barlow and he would have gel-led better as they have a history.

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I thought MU had co captains.

Pat ton did not play because as a DP he has a limit of how many road games he can play

Every time I have heard Mcrae interviewed he struggles to put a sentence together - not the smartest cat in the litter that's for sure!

McRae is Carlos Powell v 2.0