Can't argue with any of those numbers. Howard and Winder averaged around the 17 from memory without any of the secondary stats to go with it. So pretty impressive in multiple areas.
8.7 assists at D-League level is very impressive.
NBA experience.
2 imports in their 30s, so they have gone with experience from their imports.

That article certainly talks him up a lot. If he's as good as they're suggesting, the Crocs should do well next season. The roster looks like this now I think:

Gill (I) K Williams ?
Crawford Cedar
Mims (I) ?
Hinder Blanchfield
Big Red Allen

They will definitely need Crawford to have another good season and for Gill to be a scorer, but they have a very solid front line and some firepower off the bench with Cedar.

Beantown, although DJ Rod has a different idea (and he would probably know) I would imagine this:

Gill/C. Cedar (K. williams is contracted to Cairns)
Crawford/M. Cedar
Mims/Blanchfield
Hinder/??
Schenscher/Allen

The article states they are basically looking to the lower AUS leagues for their last two spots. Crocs also previously stated their backup pg spot was between Cedar, Norton and Kelvin Robertson. Norton isn't finished school I don't think, and I don't see why they would choose Robertson over the developing Cedar when they have Gill in fron of them. I'm loving the look of this team.

Ziah, loving the look of the Crocs too. Still think they need a mobile aussie 3/4 for one of the last spots in the wortho, Redhage, petrie mould to defend those types of guys.

Ziah, I was thinking after I posted that I had confused Williams teams! All these FNQ clubs look the same to me LOL.

Didn't realise Blanchfield was seen more as a SF by Crocs fans. Haven't actually seen much of him.

Is that Mitch Norton you're talking about? U19 PG who twisted his ankle and missed out on the recent U19 WC's? He'd be a nice pickup for the Crocs as a development player if you can get him.

Kr, The article lists Mims as a 3/4 player, and personally I think if you went with a lineup of:

Gill
Cedar
Crawford
Mims
Schenscher/Allen/Hinder

That particular spot could be covered. I would love to see the Crocs sign another young guy with potential (although I have no idea who) to backup the 4, and essentially have an extremely experienced starting 5 lead a young and up and coming bench

Beantown, same guy. I think I remember recently DJ Rod saying that he was a year out of going to college/signing with a team, which is why I would imagine Cedar will get the nod. Logically, the only other course of events I could foresee would be to sign Robertson with a view to picking Norton up next year, but again I would have though he would have some college interest that would seriously jeorpardise that plan, and then we may lose C. Cedar as well in doing so.

Just a question, has the big spending on Crawford and Big Red in the off season limiting the imports the crocs are chasing?

Crocs have been chasing a pg from Melbourne who is currently at college for their back up spot.

Gill sounds like a more experienced version of Will Blalock with a bit better jumpshot. Was a solid player in his stints in Europe from memory, and played with Aron Baynes last year.

Anon, I like your team, I forgot the Crocs imports weren't great last year (Blalock and Ellis) anyway so if the are a tiny bit better the crocs push for the title

Mitch Norton broke a bone in his foot in the last lead up game in the U19s - having the same pins that Joe Ingles got put into his foot about 5yrs ago - should only be 8wks off the floor.

I'd say Mitch will stay at AIS for one more year...

Blanchfield is definitely a 3!

i THINK Mims will be off the bench in the same role as Ellis last year, meaning Gill, Cedar, Crawford, Hinder & Schenscher are starters.

& btw - Townsville isn't in FNQ, we are NQ ;)

I dont know a lot about the college guys, but is it Dellavedova?

So do I, so how many Melbourne point guards are at college other than he?

So do I, so how many Melbourne point guards are at college other than he?

That looks like a very talented starting 5!

Gill
Crawford
Mims
Hinder
Schenscher

Not too sure about the bench though..Allen, Cedar, Blanchfield. There has to be concern over their ability to defend.
I suppose that with a 40 min game, as opposed to a 48 min game, you can get by without as many bench players.

Not to discredit them, but why pursue any of those three over Norton or developig C. Cedar?

It's none of those three. Apparently he had offers from NBL clubs before going to college, so can play a bit.

Who said Melb?

Paul did! He said it! It was him!

Paul.

Yeah it's Maynard, prob confusing saying he is from Melbourne on an SA forum! Sorry. Dont know if he is close to signing or whatever, but he is a talent.

A guy who seems to add more than his stats suggest. Unselfish team player, a better version Blalock in my mind.

I meant to say a better version of Blalock, not that Blalock is a better option!