Isaac
Years ago

United behind push to bring NBL to Tasmania

A push to bring NBL matches to Tasmania could open the door for Launceston-born Olympian Chris Goulding to play in his home town.

The 28-year-old shooting guard, who was this week named in a Boomers squad preparing for the Asia Cup, plays for Melbourne United which has been named as the side seeking to bring the national basketball competition across Bass Strait.

Basketball Tasmania chief executive Chris McCoy said discussions involving the franchise and the Tasmanian Government have been going on for about a year.

"It's still early days, and I’m not sure if it will come off, but Melbourne United are very keen to bring two games down here," McCoy said.

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Anonymous
Years ago

Why do TAS waste $$$$ on teams from various leagues to play a couple of games per season? Use that money towards your own team.

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Southern Joe
Years ago

Because the problem is uniting the north and south of Tas.

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Anonymous
Years ago

That used to be the case Joe. Now all of Tasmania is behind getting and NBL back to Tassie. 2 games are projected to be played. one in the South and one in the North. Don't be surprised if there is a team in the NBL after the upcoming one. Plus another one from NZ.
However if the Government chose to waste their money on a Melb team, then that's a fail IMO.

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Anonymous
Years ago

So is this instead of playing at the netball centre, if so good idea.

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Anonymous
Years ago

Yeah, very good point above.

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