Isaac
Years ago
Rick Burton extends Pirates' funds deadline
NBL commissioner Rick Burton has extended a deadline for the battling Hunter Pirates, giving them until next week to secure financial backing for next season.So, he's had to extend a deadline, but is still playing the happy face in public:
Hunter initially had until today to prove it had signed a major sponsor otherwise face the axe.
The Pirates are all at sea in only their third season after suffering crippling financial losses of up to $900,000 in 2005-06.
Advertisement:Since the news broke a couple of weeks ago, the Pirates have lost four straight games.
"I'm confident that this team will be there next season," he said.