Jack Toft
Years ago

Second Adelaide Team closer than you think

Seems that Sturt might be entering the NBL using the old West licence. Tensions were high off court at the Sturt-West game last night when it came out that due to a loophole and a major faux pas by a West Adelaide cleaner, it seems we can expect a second Adelaide team to enter the NBL in the 2012/13 season. Apparently the West Adelaide NBL licence was never formally revoked in 1985 and after the original licence document was recently offered on ebay, it was subsequently purchased for 99 cents. The NBL are contractually obliged and have no option but to let the new holder of the licence field a team in the 2012/13 season.

Unconfirmed rumours on Twitter and at last night's game have the new licencee as astute local businessman, internet website mogul, author and part time raconteur, Isaac Forman, who apparently has already secured brother Oscar as the new captain, Schench at Centre, Holmes as swingman, and beaten Marty to Brad Newley's John Hancock. The coach is yet to be announced, but several former NBL coaches, Sixers legends and US College coaches have indicated interest. It is understood that a major sponsor has been signed and shall be named in the coming weeks.

Isaac has apparently tweeted that he is running a poll to determine the best name for the team, but The Festival City Fanatics is seen as the leading contender. The Sturt Bearcats has already been discounted as a name.

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rabbit66  
Years ago

Uhhh...heavy night on the turps, Jack??

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Observer  
Years ago

not goingto happen Dream on

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Anonymous  
Years ago

Even though Jack is fooling he may be onto something.

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Anonymous  
Years ago

and what is today's date!!!!!!!!!!!

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Anonymous  
Years ago

Happy april fools day....

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Jack Toft  
Years ago

There's always a few holes in an AFD story. After all...

Does anyone still use ebay?
Wouldn't a sensitive, historically significant document be held somewhere safe?
Internet Mogul?
Raconteur? The last raconteur was Bernard King!
Festival City Fanatics?

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orbit  
Years ago

Alcohol & substance abuse Jack? Go see someone mate!

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Jack Toft  
Years ago

er... April Fools?

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Thomo  
Years ago

lol you got a few there JT, one of the better april fools :)

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Observer  
Years ago

april fools day lol,it costs alot to run a basketball team these days,so a sturt bearcats wont appear for next 50 years,both clubs hate each other!!!!!

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Anonymous  
Years ago

Jack at your brilliant best!!

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PeterJohn  
Years ago

Well done JT! Second best laugh I've had today!

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seen it all  
Years ago

good april fools

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seen it all  
Years ago

Particularly as the "NBL" was dissolved and re-formed at least twice more since 1985, both times dissolving all licence contracts, but very good effort.

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Jack Toft  
Years ago

Now I just have to wait 365 days for the next one . . . .

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Phil  
Years ago

Jokes aside, is it time to consider a fresh start as the 36ers brand seems to have run its race??

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ANON12  
Years ago

Jack you are a legend. I was just amazed at the number of people that actually believed the idea and then added angry replies. WTF. People, it was a joke, it was April Fool's Day - have a laugh and enjoy life.

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Ballinger Fan  
Years ago

Very good..

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Isaac  
Years ago

The 36ers could resurrect their brand in the space of one season by polishing every customer-facing thing and building a winning team. The fans are out there and would quickly return even if it was "only" the winning team that came about.

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DaddyO  
Years ago

Isaac,

The only "customer-facing" thing that needs polishing to get backsides on seats is the scoreboard. Win games - win support.

That and FTA coverage so that Boti isn't the sole source of publicity. Boti does a great job talking up the game, but he can't fill the stadium by himself.

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DaddyO  
Years ago

Jack, love your work

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