Utopia
Years ago

Oakley says he wants to be a Sixer

in the Cairns post this morning Oakley speaks about his wish to play for the Sixers.

Reading between the lines he must think it will be an easy walk in as he is packing up his family and shifting here without any guarantees.

what are peoples thoughts, is he what we need? he seems like a lesser Coops to me, but may still be better than a Nash off the bench.

here is the link,
http://www.cairnspost.com.au/article/2007/03/07/2519_cairns_sports.html

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Isaac
Years ago

FG: 33%
3P: 29%

Stats have been stagnant for five seasons.

We're going to need better to compete, even off the bench. Would rather let Nash fill that role at a pinch and bring in something fresh.

Oakley's wife is from Adelaide so that would be a factor in their return.

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kdog
Years ago

Pass.

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Clark Kent
Years ago

Utopia,

As was mentioned in the original article Oakley's wife has family in Adelaide and IMO that has been the reason for their decision to move to Adelaide.

I think you'll find there's only one NBL team in Adelaide and therefore Oakley would have to suit for the 36ers to remain in the NBL.

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Nino
Years ago

I want to be a Sixer too, but it aint going to happen. My social stats just havent been good enough.

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Clark Kent
Years ago

Nino do you really want to be a 36er or just play on the same team as Brett?

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Isaac
Years ago

You also had dodgy veterans knees when you were 12 years old!

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Kent Brockman
Years ago

Plus Roca has already got the short position covered.

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Nino
Years ago

Hahaha, nice boys. The knees are healing, and im dealing well with my love for Brett. It wont put me off my game!

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123abc
Years ago

Oakley says he wants to be a Sixes, but do we want him???

Nope.

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Anonymous
Years ago

I think he would be a good role player for the sixers. has alot of heart! can rebound, play D, hit the open jump shot.

Yes from me!

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Mutley
Years ago

Brings the same theoretical positives as Nash: can hit the outside shot, passes well, and is a good defender. But if the actuals don't end up like the theoreticals then he won't score, won't stop anyone, and won't contribute anything on the court. Then what have you got: two Nashs. The only way Nash could have been any worse last season was if there were two of him. Pass.

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yogee
Years ago

But where are the Smyth haters?? Weren't they telling us noone wants to play under Smyth???

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Lloyd Braun
Years ago

He's just been delisted yogee and is playing for Forestville, what did you expect him to say??

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123abc
Years ago

Forestville are a good club!

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Jasmine
Years ago

yogee...Oakley is noone.

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Cairns local
Years ago

Yes from me.

Its fairly obvious not too many people know the value KO brings to a team environment.

He wasn't delisted either. He left Cairns.

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NINO
Years ago

Took the words out of my 'typing hands' Jasmine. Cant imagine him making a solid positive contribution consistently...but have a bad feeling 6ers will sign him.

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Anonymous
Years ago

I also think Oakley would be a decent bench pick up. He has much more game then Nash. He has a sweet 3pt shot and is a great defender. He has obviously kept getting re-signed for so long for a reason.

He has been with the Taipans for 5 seasons and is a solid back up 4 man. He backed up Cat this season which is a tough job no matter who you are, If he doesn't get picked up by the 6ers he will be somewhere else.

I think the 6ers could do alot worse IMO.

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Anonymous
Years ago

29% from downtown for his career says he doesnt have a sweet 3 point shot

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Reign
Years ago

I think it's a PASS.. Adelaide can do alot better than picking up him.

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Jason
Years ago

I think we pass on Oakley, he's getting old and the 6ers need a bit off youth. If I was Phil i'd take a look at Oakley's brother-in-law instead, i played a lot of juniors with him, he's 6'8" 100kg and has some crazy hops, definitely one to look at.

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