Very good pickup for them.Human vacum cleaner on the boards.

Anyone know why he isn't playing for Albury/Wodonga? He's been a quality player in the SEABL for the last few years. Strange to see him playing Big V instead.

They signed a replacement for him from Big V which means he would of taken a substancial pay cut.Would probably get more money going to Wodonga than staying with the Bandits.

Bandits dont spend alot on Aust talent so Bogut-king would of taken his money therefore he would get little if anything coming off the bench.Im sure Wolves will be able to find him some $$$

Can't think Hollis would have been on the bench behind ABK in all fairness

If Hollis isn't motiviated....which less face it Div @ isn't going to get him motivated if SEABL can't don't expect him to dominate

Have to think Corio Bay will announce there two new imports soon. Bandits dont spend alot as they have been paying off there debt to SEABL.

Hollis didn't want to play Bandits anymore so they had to get a replacement - hence Bogut-King. Not the other way round. I understand he left cause of the one dimensional approach their coach had. As that great man Steve Waugh said: 'treat them all differently but treat them the same' Chalmers will never get the best out of his players because he is unable to see 'gray'. I don't believe money was ever an issue and I doubt Wolves would be paying anything. If Hollis plays Big V it will be cause he wants to!

One championship doesnt make a great coach. That was clearly evident last season. Wait for the excuses to be rolled out now and the same excuses when they under perform next season.
Chalmers was lucky he had momo and jazz. Both have wised up and moved on. Hollis is happy to stay in slbury and despite chalmers wanting him to return hollis said no.
One dimensional is certainly close to mark.

From what I know, face value is right that Hollis decided months ago he wouldn't be playing in 2014. He told the Bandits he wanted a year off so they got a replacement. I don't know about any dissatisfaction with the coach but maybe some frustration over a very disappointing season in 2013 - something many players expressed. He was mostly played out of his natural position and not really used for his strengths other than cleaning up the boards. Chalmers system did not use him offensively but it did allow him to grab a heap of boards off the many missed shots of others. He wasn't being paid much and likely lost more in wages when traveling than he made from the Bandits.

The Wodonga BigV gig is a bit of a surprise since he was going to take a year off and they're was talk of him heading back to Sydney to play. No way would he be getting paid so again I think face value is probably right that it's just a bit of fun without the time and travel requirements of SEABL.

Well said Anonymous #451743.

If Mrs Chalmers from Reply #451726 had actually spoken to Jazz about his time with the Bandits and reasons for leaving then she might be a little less inclined to label face value a troll.

I'm pretty sure you'll find there were about 25000 reasons that Jazz left and it certainly had nothing to do with the coach. I'm sure none of the imports want to ref local games but unfortunately club's like Albury/Wodonga don't have the luxury of paying big money to their imports. As was mentioned earlier, the Bandits have paid off their debts, posted a reasonable profit last year and seem to be on the right track.

Also SEABL Watcher, the reason Hollis wasn't featured in the offense is because he had none! He shoots airballs in warm ups! Not having a crack at him, offence just wasn't his strength.

Hollis was a great fit in the championship year because he wasn't needed on offence. With Jazz, Momo, Nick Payne and Alex Opacic, a player like Hollis rebounding and playing defense is exactly what they needed. There's no doubt he'll be missed because he was a good player but if he's not 100% committed then he should move on.

Good luck to him. I hope he does well.

As I said Bandits Fan, not really used to his strengths by Chalmers but you are right that in 2012 they weren't needed. In the 2013 they were needed but only used in a couple of games after Momo was injured before Whitfield arrived. He needed more minutes at the 4 spot and not wasted on the wing where they had several better options offensively. Strange that super coach didn't see that. 57.4% FG% for the season suggests not many air balls when it mattered.

Anyway, seems like the Bandits won't miss him too much and look to have an OK team this year but if reports of Momo not returning prove to be true that will hurt their chances. Still, a lot of teams are looking weaker this year so far.

SEABLwatcher, he needed more minutes at the 4 spot.. Over opacic or Ntumba? Come on now.

I'm sure one of the anons above is Hollis himself, the attitude is easy to pick- he was obviously not interested in changing his game to become a more versatile player and fit into the team more adequately.

Ntumba didn't play most of last year Mark in case you missed it. I'm pretty sure nobody who pays at a higher level than D grade social comp wastes their time posting on here.

Calvin Henry has signed in Germany Pro B transferring from Iceland.Be interesting to see when season finishes there and whther he can get back to Mildura.

Henry season finishes 8 March so could be back in time for Big V season.His team is on the bottom of the ladder.