Interesting
Years ago
Where do these two guys fit in to the 36ers?
One is a replacement for Hodgson ?
Master Chief
Years ago
Both big men going by height? I know a simple google search should clarify that but i seem to be getting a mixed bag of information regarding position.
Maybe with an 11 man roster the thinking is to go a little deeper in the front court. Could also mean Motum isn't happening or getting two younger bigs presumably cheaper than Motum gives flexibility elsewhere. I don't know.
Zodiac
Years ago
According to Liamm from the NBL Froling is a 6'11" centre and McVeigh is a 6'8" swingman.
Isaac
Years ago
Maybe Froling to replace Hodgson and McVeigh a case of locking up a talent regardless. I don't think Childress is going to be an option.
Thunder Jam
Years ago
One was a benchwarmer & the other quit two colleges.
Good luck with them.
Dome Rat
Years ago
Childress unlikely to be back but it's not because he doesn’t want to be nor because Joey doesn’t want him
Shano76
Years ago
Dome rat, is it a matter of $? Would have loved to see Chill back.
Dome Rat
Years ago
Drmic has signed
Childress may not be able to play in the NBL next season, nothing bad, no ill will just could be a rule that catches everyone out. Everyone will be happy with the replacement if it comes off though.
Tornado
Years ago
So as we know it & based on rumours, the 36ers team is looking like this;
C - DJ / Froling
PF - Import / Deng
SF - Creek(?) / Drmic / Mcveigh
SG - Sobey / Import (Moore)
PG - Import / Doyle
Teys to round out the roster. Potentially only Imports left to sign.
Hogwash
Years ago
Get a top import point guard and Adelaide will be around the mark again next season
As good a servant as Teys has been, isn't that spot and $ better off on a young development player ?
Captain Jack
Years ago
I like the look of that line up Tornado
Im very glad Joey recruits out side of the existing NBL player pool and grabs guys from college who seem to be high upside prospects and usually on 2 or 3 deals too
I much prefer this approach then spending too much on average, experienced locals like Cadee or continuing with just solid players like Hodgson, TeRangi types.
Teys may be worth keeping, as he is best mates with Brock Motum and may help recruit him if they are still in talks as Boty has mentioned. If Teys being on the roster helps us get Brock he has done his job on that alone imo.
Well done to Joey and the sixers
As long as we get our imports right we should be a playoff team again
Tornado
Years ago
Captain Jack, I am presuming Chill's replacement will likely be Motum, so team would potentially look like;
C - DJ / Froling
PF - Motum / Deng
SF - Creek(?) / Drmic / Mcveigh
SG - Sobey / Import (Moore)
PG - Import / Doyle
Teys
Get the import PG right and that is a contender type team (assuming Creek plays).
Captain Jack
Years ago
Yea, Im thinking the same re Motum, and actually believe he is an upgrade on Childress anyway.
Also it leaves us an import spot open if Creek does head over seas which is handy
But doesnt short change us of elite ALL NBLish talent with Creek, Motum, Johnson all fitting that bill with guys like Sobey, Moore, hopefully a good import PG being some of the best of the next level down.
As you said, get the import PG right, hopefully Shorter or someone better and we are contenders.
Im also super excited of the prospects of McVeigh and Froling, along with Tom Wilson from the Kings, they will be the early rookie of the year contenders. Someone like Landale can still come back and trump them all tho too.
Exciting times for the 36ers!
ME
Years ago
I want to know what the nature of this rule is that keeps Chilly out. are they dropping imports back down? no imports over a certain age?
Tornado
Years ago
Captain Jack...to take the next step I think the 36ers will need a PG better than Shorter.
Captain Jack
Years ago
Don't totally disagree, but still thought he was a good solid player, wouldnt be too unhappy if he returned, especially given we are unlikely to be able to afford a Cotton type.
Ultimately it comes don to $$$ really, if we can an afford an elite import PG, go grab one and not worry about Shorter.
If we can't and its a choice between Shorter or taking a punt on someone with only equivalent or lesser over seas experience and performances, I could go both ways, the risk of someone else could pay off, but may not too, so in that instance wouldnt mind bringing Shorter back.
The bird in the hand is often bette than 2 in the bush as the old saying goes.
Given the sixers are not a big $$ team compared to Melbourne and Perth and Sydney, we are likely going to have to settle for non MVP type imports especially if we have Creek, Motum, Johnson on the roster, and what may help put us to the top is some of our young guys like Deng, McVeigh, Froling out playing expectations and their contracts on top of strong ALL NBL level seasons form Creek, Motum, Johnson (Creek and Johnson made the all NBL teams last season, and Motum is arguably a better player than them, so we should have 3 of that level without imports, which is rare and impressive for the NBL)
http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/3911893/jack-mcveigh
"Given the sixers are not a big $$ team compared to Melbourne and Perth and Sydney"
Says Who?
Adelaide spent a reasonable amount locking in their core, then new owner came and dropped some serious coin on imports.
Adelaide fans, be real, you aint getting Motum!
Absolutely give Teys spot to Sam Johns, his Premier League numbers are better /s
Froling has a lot to prove wherever he signs.
Quitting two teams so far shows a lot about his character.
If he doesn't get in shape and show some conviction during his next gig, he will be playing in one of the state leagues and have wasted his promising career
Joey does have pretty good history of scouting/developing young local talent... if only he was as good at scouting imports...
Adelaide fans think Childress played for nothing, he was on Cotton like money, he's a very shrewd operator.
Tornado
Years ago
Anon..I think most Adelaide fans are aware of the price tag Chill comes with.
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