Ninnis was on 5AA last night himself. I didn't hear the interview as I was pumping some weights at the gym and ran out of time in the evening to download the podcast.

Can anyone shed some light on the above question or 5AA interview?

Depends if they want to buy out his contract I suppose

yeah - I heard 5aa, of course and put some Ninnis quotes on - Richard Hill moves to offcourt topic.

( The review of everything is going on, right now)

Who else is there to caoch at NBL level.

as they say better the devil you know.

Give him the players he wants and we will see success

It was suggested to me that Groves was more of a selection by Hill than by Ninnis. I think finances at SOS's end might've come into play afterwards, but who knows.

Sounds like it's a choice between sticking with Ninnis, moving him into a different role, or paying him out. I'd prefer the second option over the third but obviously it could be difficult to deal with a demotion.

The first option comes down to alternatives and finances. e.g., Goorjian would be horribly expensive, some would say that Stacker didn't have great success with solid Crocs teams, etc. It's all a bit of a gamble.

With Gilchrist injured and Groves gone -
If we got a PG that passed first - to Balls Bursto Ng
and SF/PG - I'd feel comfortable watching a team under Ninnis.

Can you imagine the interest back for the 36ers if Goorjian coached? That would be a sensation move...and I reckon Goorjian would love the challenge.

Ian Stacker coached the Geelong Supercats and where did they finish? Lets see.....never made the finals and ended up in ditched by them for foul play which I cant comment on but know all the gory details that involved $. Mark Leader for coach. Played basketball, coached at SEABL and National Level and knows his stuff. Hard A$$ but very good at getting younger players to do what they do best.

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as they say better the devil you know.

If the 36ers are to be a success both on and off the court, hard decisions have to be made, and not continuing with Ninnis as head coach is one. He has his chance and has been found wanting. From this year's attendance figures, it is obvious that the 36ers still draw a good crowd in a losing and worse ever season. Imagine what would happen if they were winning regularly and were at or near the top. From a financial point of view, you have to spend money to make money, but not perhaps at the expense of the product. Gorjian has a great record winning titles, but another record he has, is being the last coach of several defunct teams.

I don't know who the right person is as Coach. Perhaps open it up and invite Ninnis to apply. If he is the best applicant so be it, but if he isn't, move on. That is how he got the job in the first place over Smyth.

To be fair to SOS, they saved the 36ers, they were behind the 8-ball time wise and except for Groves, most players performed around expectations, perhaps low expectations in Forum members opinions anyway. They have to get it right for 2010-11 or fan support will drop off.

Same goes for the Lightning, who also had their worst ever finish to a season. You get the team you pay for in both cases and then pay for it in other ways.

Announcement is Monday (22nd).
7 news understands that although he has a year left on his contract - they are considering other options.
7 news will tell us the decision on Monday.

(unless anyone gets it during the day - on here b4 6pm, then.)

Interesting to see what they say, tomorrow.

If Cole is going to be here - then I'd keep Ninnis.

"If Cole is going to be here - then I'd keep Ninnis."

Why??????

In part - he has a contract. Groves being Hill's selection (and money). Movement of the ball Gilchrist Groves being errant. Cole being a mentor.