Kent Brockman
Years ago
Do the Hawks have a shot at cracking the Dragons like the Spirit did?
A Hawks loss means the sixers would move up a spot on the ladder due to superior %
Will Burston dominate without a legitimate big to go up against?
Isaac
Years ago
The Dragons are now favourites for the championship with Centrebet at $2.85. The Tigers, post-SMac-news, have dropped to $3.15. The Breakers have shortened to $4.50 but obviously the bookies are not sold yet despite their record this season, or are not being pressured by big bets.
Adelaide are holding fairly steady now at $17, fifth favourite.
The Hawks, at $81, are quite long. They were competitive last season with more-or-less one import, have added reliable Rychart and a Boomer in Saville. Also, their ladder position is hardly woeful and they're strong at home - any team who can defend their home court is some luck on the road away from winning a series.
For tonight's game, I think the Dragons will bounce back to give Goorjian his 500th win. The Dragons did win by 19 at the Hawks venue last time, but that came on 17/31 3P and I'm not sure they'll repeat that. 1-10 is my guess.
Tragardh is good enough to go up against Burston, but has had back soreness this week which might limit him.
The NBL's fast facts highlights poor Mika Vukona this week:
Last weekend against the Spirit, Dragons forward Mika Vukona made just 2-from-10 free-throws as South shot a miserable 51% (19-from-37). That effort puts Vukona in an unfortunate list of the players to have shot the worst from the charity stripe. On the year, Vukona is 11-from-35 (31%).
NBL's lowest makes from at least 10 FT attempts:
0-from-11 Neil Richardson for Canberra 1979
1-from-10 Jayson Wells for Canberra 2001
2-from-11 James Bullock for Newcastle 1990
2-from-11 Jayson Wells for Canberra 2003
2-from-10 Mika Vukona for South 2009
2-from-10 Larry Abney for Townsville 2007
2-from-10 Paul Rees for North Melbourne 1994
Petrie is doubtful - didnt train yesterdayAlso mentioned that he thought Groves might be doubtful for the Dragons. Groves had 20+ for South last time these sides met.
Campbell also missed training with a virus
Trigger injured his back against Adelaide and was considered doubtful but should play according to the Mercury
Spinner
Years ago
Why does the NBL site say that this game isn't on until 12:30 tomorrow??
Isaac
Years ago
Just noticed that myself - hopefully they fix it. Was going to email Marc Howard to let him know but it's well after working hours and I'm not sure the NBL could afford a Blackberry for their media guy?
Edit: Stats seem to be ready to go regardless of that time discrepancy but no actual stats yet. Another edit: OK, now it's working.
Spinner
Years ago
Try smoke signals - that would be more like the NBL!!
Isaac
Years ago
The live scores show Hawks vs Dragson and Cameron Tragargh, as well as Glenn Saville and Matt Campbell.
Camel 31
Years ago
Aw ..Dragson..They've corrected it now..
What is the game like, on Fox ?
DJ
Years ago
Was very tempted to throw 20 on the 11+ but decided against it in the end. Oh well.
As for a fox game another shit game.
Isaac
Years ago
So much for my prediction about them not lighting it up from long range again...
What a blow-out. Still, at least it's good for the 36ers to have the Hawks drop another game.
david
Years ago
Is it just me or do people miss John Caseys excitement, enthusaisim for commentating although he does drone on a bit but I dont mind would love to see him back commentating the NBL.
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