Doesn't that raise the question of why such an important position was filled with a rookie? I know he will be valuable in the future if he is given the chance to develop now but who guarantees you that he will stay with the team that developed him? He is just as likely to go and chase the extra dollar when he has become a sought after player.

That is what i was thinking to, why put a rookie under so much pressure, teams are targeting him for his lack of d, and sometimes his offence lacks confidence

He'll still win ROY by a mile, Steve Weigh is not even close.

Bruce's had to carry a huge load so far, which should decrease as Davidson becomes fully fit and starts taking 20-30mins a game. He's still 2nd in assists I believe, turnovers and FG% have been a worry though. But lets not forget he is also carrying an injury or two (hammy and something else).

Hopefully, he'll sneak back ahead of CJ in assists and cruise home for the ROY award and a good playoff series.

why doesnt Luke win ROY? not sure of criteria but thought this was his first year?

Luke has played pro ball before. Some league called the NBA. Also played in Europe too.

but he can get ROY right

Date of Births on the NBL website are
Luke 31/12/82
Aaron 19/12/04
so next month these guys are 27 and 25.

seems to me strange that we are even talking about guys this old as "Rookies". Luke certainly isnt elligible and i am even surprised Aaron is, considering his age the number of games he has played for Australia.

i know age does not come into it, but these guys have been playing for a while.

I think Bruce has been given alot more responsibility than intended initially, ive liked him in parts and not liked him a bit ie cairns game. With Davidson fit hopefully he can improve to. Needs a better shot and a go to move in offence.

No wonder the Sixers are struggling, we have a 3 year old running the point! Hopefully he steps up in a couple of weeks when he turns 4.

Doesn't that raise the question of why such an important position was filled with a rookie?

So does that mean that an import like Derrick Low could also win rookie of the year?

Correct me if I am mistaken, but didn't Low just graduate from college last season (like Bruce) and the NBL is his first pro gig?

True, he will be a great player in one or two seasons. I still remember when a young Maher used to lose the ball with nerves and the crowd used to murmer but with confidence he became one of Australias best. Looking forward to watching him improve, no doubt hodge will give him good help.

Rex Hunt:

"No wonder the Sixers are struggling, we have a 3 year old running the point"

: )

Wasted it seems on these guys.

Agree with kman, more than happy to have Aaron on-board. If we look after the guy, he could be the future of our club, along the lines of our very special Brett Maher. Let's not forget that Aaron only became available through the signing of Tinnie, who has since been sent on his way. Jules is back, with the bonus of Aaron to cover the still injury stricken Ryan Kersten.
I'm confident that this season can be a positive.

"Wasted it seems on these guys."

no just a bit obvious

As has already been said, Bruce should be a walk up for ROY, the best rookie the 36ers have had in ages, probably since say a Brett Maher, probably not far off putting up inglesish rookie numbers, also taking into account they play different positions.
He is a future star, lets get behind him and support him and keep him happy so he sticks around!

Typical tall poppy syndrome..

So if Bruce is no good, what should we do, give the ball to Kersten...pfft.

Get off his case, he is a rookie, and making rookie mistakes, hopefully he does want to hang around here for the long term.

Ballinger Fan, this is 2008, not 2009. They'll be 26 and 24.... ;)

LC, I don't think imports can win ROY.

oh yeah, 26 and 24 next month.
back to school for me!

anyways, Aaron should be up to the job, he just needs to get used to all the players around him, and its been difficult with the different line ups at trainings and matches.

Ballinger Fan

Aaron 19/12/04?

I think hes doing great for a 4 year old then

STAT, come on man that's just silly.

...he doesn't turn 4 until the 19th.

Not bad X, good pick up..

Aaron bruce is the better then any of you poor message board posters get off the kids back and he will have more energy to put into the 6ers and less chance of caring what your f(((ags thinks.
get a life!!!! and get your own pro career

Was that directed at anyone in particular lil' weezy? I don't think anyone has been too harsh, the general feeling is he's doing a very good job.