Anonymous
Years ago
Anyone know who the dragons are looking at to replace Cortez Groves? Both Abney and Thomas appear to be out of the picture and I haven't seen any other names floating around?
Apparently Derrick Low is one that has been spoken to. In the Herald Sun yesterday it was mentioned that the Dragons wanted to have the new guy signed and ready to go by tomorrow nights game. So surely if that is going to happen, someone must've been picked up by now.
Ben Fitz
Years ago
do people think that Tyndale would have worked under Goorjian if he had still been here, to me he would suit the guy they are after.
Does not need to be a star, just a hustle guy who can get the ball to the right person and play good d.
Plus Tyndale probably could have benefited from Gorj's angry style of encouragement.
Ian
Years ago
Exactly, I think Tyndale would be great under Goorj. Low, however, would be a terrible option.
I hope the Dragons don't pick up Low. I would prefer a big, legitimate hard man power forward that can score and rebound consistently. Someone that can bust some heads.
With Gibson, Carter, Dillon, Ingles and Herbert I think we are ok in the 1 and 2 spots.
Wortho and Darden should have the 3 spot covered, Mika should back up the 4 and Horvath and Burston are a great 5 man combo.
I would like to see:
Gibbo/Carter/Dillon
Ingles/Herbert/Carter
Wortho/Darden/Mika
IMPORT/Mika/Dards or Wortho
Burston/Horvath
I think that would provide even greater flexibility for different line ups than another guard might. I would prefer to get bigger to face the Tigers and the Breakers in the playoffs.
Isaac
Years ago
Not sure that Goorjian would stand for fumbled passes too often?
DICKO
Years ago
I think the fact that Nick Horvath is there would dispute that claim, Isaac.
Big Marty
Years ago
There were suggestions that Abney was going to fill the spot.
DICKO
Years ago
Nope.....his manager contacted the Dragons and they said no.
Thomas was at least spoken to, but injury concerns got in the way.
Either Draper or Low, or someone new. Best guess anyway.
Isaac
Years ago
That's true re Horvath, though him not taking up an import spot would keep him in a job for a bit.
Not sure why they are feeling the need to consider either Draper or Low. Surely we don't need another point guard or a 2 guard in point guards body.
Hopefully someone new.
There hasn't been any mention of Draper in the press - is there anything to substantiate this?
the dragons said they're looking at a player with recent nba experience... ive heard they're looking at luke jackson and david noel
Noel was known as a defensive stopper in college, so may well fit the Goorjian mould. Also a high flyer, having won the 06 NCAA Slam Dunk Comp so im sure Cowan would also find him an appealing prospect due to potential marketability.
curtley
Years ago
Definately not Draper, he's signed with a Belgian team, apparently he's getting paid in cases of stella artois, every point, assist rebound, steal etc earns him a case.
DICKO
Years ago
I'd be up to 150kg before I couldn't earn any more due to complete lack of being able to move effectively.
Mmmmmm....Stella
Cal
Years ago
cmon dicko, surely u know something, only just over 3 hours till close of business with a game tomorrow, spill the beans
DDFan
Years ago
#217511:
"There hasn't been any mention of Draper in the press"
If Mike Chappell didn't have an iron deficiency, he would've walked it in.
rotateonthis
Years ago
Chappell would have as much chance of walking it in as you would in ironing out your deficiencies . JJ , DD .
DICKO
Years ago
Funny....Luke Jackson and David Noel are the same names Adelaide used to send up a smokescreen whilst they were signing Hodge.
HODGE TO DRAGONS?!?!?!??!?!!
:-)
DICKO
Years ago
There is an AWFUL lot of secrecy around this one.
Will be VERY intersting to see what happens.
Cal
Years ago
ok dicko, do u at least know if there will be an announcement today, otherwise i'll go have an early night..
Spinner
Years ago
Just for interest sake.......didn't we sign Newley for 3 years?? Although he was picked up in the second round NBA and is playing in Greece, doen't the contract with us prevent him from being able to play for anybody else in the NBL????
dont think they hold like the rights would in the nba.
Monsignor Cappo
Years ago
Once Newley went to Greece his contract would've been effectively torn up. He could come back here and sign with anyone he likes. It was like after the demise of the Victoria Titans when Jason Smith signed with Brisbane but then took up the option to go to Italy. When he came back he signed with the Sydney Kings. Similar also to Mark Bradtke leaving us and then ending up going to Melbourne.
joshuapending
Years ago
they don't need to get an import, anyone can fill that spot. I don't see why he would come back though. He seems to be doing well from what i see on here, why would he seemingly take a step back.
XztatiK
Years ago
Has Khazzouh been signed yet? He's not the type of player they'd be lookig for but Goorj loves these Boomer-projects and I bet Julian would love to increase his chances by playing with him.
peter
Years ago
I imagine Newley's contract would have been similar to Rogers. He went overseas while signed to a long term contract with 36ers but was able to sign with Wildcats on return to NBL
DICKO
Years ago
A swingman...not an ex-NBLer...Getting on a plane early next week and they will announce when he's confirmed as on the plane.
Hodge-like is the plan....a player who can play multiple positions, and will bring excitement and (hopefully) put bums on seats.
AS I said to Mr Cowan....no problem...They're a dime a dozen :-)
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