Zodiac
Two years ago
I'm a bit surprised it took this long with how little he's been playing compared to last season.
https://au.sports.yahoo.com/phoenix-lose-import-zhou-qi-221024240.html
Now they've got no choice they have to play Pineau.
hoopie
Two years ago
Agree, Weedy.
He was no doubt given the 'honourable' option to leave before he was pushed.
Weedy Slug
Two years ago
He was clearly frustrated on the bench and he wanted nothing to do with his teammates when they were getting into the huddle. Lack of gametime etc, broken promises maybe.
Dunkman
Two years ago
He hasn't been good, strange though as SEM got injuries now as well. Pineau will be fine, like what he gives.
LV
Two years ago
No great loss, they'll only miss him if Williams or Pineau get injured
Footloose
Two years ago
He's pretty much been injured the whole time he’s been back anyway. Family reasons always sounds dubious but Covid is reeking havoc in China right now so could be true
Ben
Two years ago
Under-utilised last season with SEM, surprised when he re-signed with them tbh.
Wonder how he may have fared with United, who reportedly chased him once Hukporti went down. He surely would have had more playing opportunity.
Yup
Two years ago
The reality is he didn't offer much, not his league, surprised he came back, that being said he’d be an upgrade for a lot of teams right now
Anonymightymouse
Two years ago
Zhou was very sick before he arrived, then got injured. He hasn't had a chance to really get any form this season so it's not really reflective of what he can offer the Phoenix.
He was quite good last season before Broekhoff went down, but the changes the Phoenix then made to their defence to cover for Rowdy's absence really had a big negative impact of Zhou and his ability to stay on the floor.
proud
Two years ago
I would have loved to see how he would have went in a Jackjumpers uniform, especially with how little they have had of Magnay.
Would the Jackjumpers still be able to defend the same way with the big fella ?
A player of his ability is what I think JJs lack in terms of me rating them higher (Krslovic and Bairstow are only in the team due to their height and work ethic, they aren't world beaters by any stretch of the imagination).
a5ian nbl fan
Two years ago
You guys come on. He has a young kid and wife at home. someone in the family must be genuine sick. There was a reason he didn't come straight away and must be the same thing. Grow up you guys
Reader
Two years ago
It looked like he got the crunch time minutes over Williams in the win against Sydney and had a +/- of +15 (best on the team), so to say he wasn't of use isn't quite accurate.
Having said that, it did seem odd having him and Williams on the same team.
Anonymightymouse
Two years ago
It's not uncommon to have two good centres on a roster as generally big guys can't play at high intensity for as long as perimeter players.
Anon
Two years ago
Tell me you didn't watch the game without telling me you didn't watch the game
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