Some clubs need new coaches for 2016
Lakeside men
Joondalup women
Stirling women
Suns women
Any others? And has anyone heard who might get the jobs

Some clubs need a complete rebuild including a new administration and new direction from the ground up if they ever want respect. Including:
* Willetton.
* OK actually it's just Willetton.

Perth surely need a new Mens Coach, they spent almost as much as the Wildcats.

More than just Willo need a change, perhaps starting at the top.

can't wait to see my good good friend dennis t at willo with kyle he will look good in blue

Is that the biggest troll ever or what?^ Willetton need a complete rebuild from the ground up INCLUDING ADMINISTRATION??

Do you even know who their admins are?
What these admins do?
How much influence they have on SBL?

Pretty poor observation saying the best WABL association, largest association and best developmental association for the last 10 seasons needs a complete overhaul from the bottom up.

Perth have re-signed Lackovic. Have heard the exodus from the red and blacks mens list will be very significant because of the re-appointment! Ash not in the running at Lakeside - maybe someone like a Tom Knowles could fill that position given his coaching experience and background with the club, but he has done a heap of work with that Women's program so wouldn't be surprised to see him stay in that role. Slammers need to recruit outside of Bunbury coaching wise if they want to keep the momentum Harrelson created.

I completely agree with Rinse - Why hate Willetton aside from its easy to do because they are so successful at wabl / sbl. It appears to me trolls on here are jealous of the Tigers success / club culture, when compared to their own personal club. Parker has done amazing in the past 18 months up there with the Women's program and yes we all know Blacky spent $$ on this years squad, but because they don't win the Championship, ppl have this sense of entitlement to just jump on here and abuse the club.

Unless those same trolls are willing to actually be pro-active rather than reactive and get on a board themselves, volunteer countless hours each week to ensure the club runs smoothly and not expect any thanks for it - I don't see how those same trolls who hide behind fake ID's can then jump on a forum and criticise the people who are actively contributing to WA Basketball by doing their best to ensure their respective clubs keep running on a day-to-day basis.

Instead of pointless, immature comments which made a significant % of the last 200 posts on the previous SBL thread, how's about you show a little bit of guts - post a name some ppl can recognise you by and actually come up with ideas which can help the SBL / Basketball in WA! My ideas for 2016:

* Week 1 Grand Final Replays - Create some genuine interest in the League from the outset, with the Champions hosting the respective Runners Up (Tigers @ Rocko / Slammers @ Joondalup)

* ANZAC Long Weekend - Use this significant weekend (ANZAC Day falls on a Monday next year) to engage the local Defence Force community with SBL Clubs in a Derby matchup on the Monday. Have Mandurah play @ Rocko and invite local RSLs & HMAS Stirling Officers to the game / Have Stirling play @ Joondalup & have local RSLs from up that way as well as staff from RAAF Pearce attend the game (B Lawrie would be the obvious contact there) Make it more than just about the Basketball to celebrate our history. Maybe the league could take a leaf out of the NCAA and create some custom Camo uniforms for the two sets of Games then auction them off and donate the proceedings to the local RSL?

* Bring back SBL Slam Radio. Cech and Craig as well as Sonshine FM did a great job this year - and if your club didn't feel as though they got enough exposure through the program then email the guys each week with updates on what's happening at your club! The boys can't advertise for each club if you're not giving them any info!!

* Get rid of the ridiculous qualifying tournament for 14s Touring Teams at the start of the year!
A) Its not a fully timed carnival so it loses most credibility straight away. Why have a qualifying tournament for a National Championships if its not going to be played under those conditions. Either have some kind of knockout Tournament over 2 weeks with nominated teams playing two fully timed games per day (Sat & Sunday) until you are left with the relevant number of teams - or look at other alternatives such as WABL Finals (As it used to be) or other options.
B) If your argument is teams can stack their teams with the way the Grading system is going to come in for WABL 14s in 2016 then cool, have it as the two Grand Finalists from State Champs U13s Championship Division qualify as the two automatic touring teams then have a playoff for 3 v 4 if only three teams go away. That way you're giving some purpose to State Champs again for the younger age groups, AND you're giving those teams who do qualify an extra three months to fundraise - especially if they have to travel to Far North Queensland or Tassie!

I am sure there is more I could write down but how's about we actually be creative and help Bowls and the BWA staff out with some proactive ideas which we can move forward with - rather than just trolling on here on how much you despise Player As Mole or how you think an entire club needs an overhaul because YOU weren't good enough to make their team at WABL tryouts ten years ago and still have that hate towards them... #justsayin!

Part 1 - A report card and opinion on what is needed for 2016...

Going by final positions...

Wolves
Grade = A
2015 - There are a lot of aspects to make a successful coach but Ettridge definitely excels in his recruiting and management of the squad. To assemble the team and then keep them all happy shows he is strong in this area.
A team that wins the championship automatically gets an A, but with this roster anything less would have been a failure.
I don't think we really ever saw this team reach full potential and a lot would have to do with Timms coming off injury, Damo working off the rust, Questel adjusting to new environment.
If this roster is retained it will dominate the league in 2016.
2016 - Simply keep the roster together and a back-to-back championship would be guaranteed.

Slammers
Grade = A-
2015 = A very interesting season with a roller coaster ride. Started the season on fire and then went through a number of losing streaks. If they kept the American players healthy then they were always going deep into playoffs.
Ty is also great at recruiting and keeping the team together. His recruits didn't come with great credentials but really fit well into the system.
Having Ty in and out of the team during playoffs was interesting but worked out in the end. I think Slammers got the raw end of this deal, support him for sure but missing playoff games to travel to the US is not acceptable based on the time and $ put into the team in last couple of years...
2016 - I expect a quick slide down the ladder as losing Ty as player and coach will really hurt them. Can Weeden recover from knee injury, and if he does they will go to having 3 americans and not able to compete with top teams.

Flames
Grade = B
2015 - Very solid effort from Flames and great to see them continue to develop local talent and give them opportunities.
Cooper one of best imports in league, and although Taylor is a solid player and a great guy, I think they needed more of a scoring wing to really compete with top teams.
Godfrey was great at times but average at others, they need to him to continually be scoring 20+.
Remmers was servicable this season but needs a big pre-season to really get back to his best.
2016 = Probably will replace both Land brothers, and lose some of the vets on team. Need to get a couple of great imports to bridge the transition of their younger brigade. With Simpson, Godfrey, Roberts, and a couple of the younger guys coming through the future looks bright...

Buccs
Grade = B-
2015 = If they can ever get the 2nd import spot (or 3rd import spot...) right then they will be in GF with Wolves... Not sure on the count but it must be 4 or 5 players through that 2nd spot over last couple of season.
Wunders is just getting better and better as he gets older. And team has played together so long that they handle most situations.
2016 = window is rapidly closing on championship for this roster. If Lewis plays in UK then he must be classified as import on return and Buccs won't win it with just Lewis and Cook.
Ralph and Wunders must be seriously thinking of life after bball.
They need Thomas to get back to his best and be the starting PG as Wrensted is just not up to being a starting PG at SBL level.
Can't see any youth coming through so 2016 might be their last roll of the dice...

Giants
Grade = A
2015 = Had probably the best second half of the season from any team and really came together when it counted, which is very impressive considering the start of the year.
Two good imports and Mua were obviously the main contributors and carried the team for large parts. Solid season from Hurst and a couple of the other Aussie guys.
Not sure if Franich makes a comeback from ACL injury but this could put them in top 2...
Haney had a great first season and it begs the question of why he didn't get the opportunity to coach a couple of seasons ago? Maybe he didn't put his hand up?
2016 = Giants need some stability in the roster and then just make minor tweaks. Keep the big 3, add Franich back in and possibly pick up one more Aussie that would be top 8 in roster. Maybe chase Nebo Franich to play with brother...

Cougars
Grade = A
2015 = Written off as wooden spooners by most at the start of the year, before we all knew they were getting imports. And going with a new coach that was largely unproven.
What a year they had and really showed that if you can come together as a team that you can compete with anyone...
Coach Parsons proved that he can definitely coach a squad that lacked some of the talent and depth of other teams.
2016 = Must keep Field, hopefully get another season out of Davey and Sheldon, potentially upgrade one of imports and try and add some big man depth (easier said than done)

Tigers
Grade = C
2015 = a lot of talk in pre-season of a dominant team and they started the year well. But the sacrifice of average imports to get Kyle and Scott on the same roster probably cost them of being a contender.
Ended the season terribly and got lucky that teams like Magic, Redbacks, Lakeside were even worse at the latter parts of season.
From the outside it appeared there may have been some issues in how they gelled on the court. Both Armour and Scott need a lot of the ball to be effective and both dropped significantly from previous years.
Noordhoek, Burston, and Casey had limited opportunity to develop which might be an issue next season.
If Easley becomes unrestricted next season then they upgrade on imports then they will be top 4.
2016 = need to look at the oncourt cohesion of this team, a lot of skilled players but not really complimenting each other. Not sure they will be able to keep the roster together, but if they can have Easley as unrestricted and add some quality imports then this looks like a top four roster and then it is just getting them playing together...

Hawks
Grade = C-
2015 = Made a massive mistake in recruiting the 7 footer and then taking too long to get rid of him. If a solid import was there from the start then this team would have been in playoff contention a lot earlier than the last couple of games.
A bit of bad luck with injuries didn't help there cause. If Dixon and Cassir were available earlier then it would have really helped.
2016 = Need to get their import spots right early this time around... Get a good 3man and 5man (nothing over 6'9") and they will be top 6.

The rest later...

*Mike Ellis the new Mens Head Coach for Stirling
*Jason Kyle remains Mens coach at Mandurah
*Further to random's post - AJ, Taiwhiti & BOTH americans not back there next year if Perth report is true
*Rhys Vague on the market with no nbl ties at Eagles anymore

With all the "supposed movers" when can clubs start talking to players from other clubs? Or is this like the salary cap and referee evaluations, more of a concept than an actual "thing"?

MVP Ray Turner performing the haka with the Wellington Saints Invitational team at the 2015 William Jones Cup: http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/71919767/american-basketballers-honoured-to-perform-haka-on-wellington-saints-tour

Players can be contacted 2 weeks after the Grand Final but that has been broken many, many times in the past.

Contracts can be signed from now.

Good luck with Voelkel and Louis Thomas as your "zone busters"!!
Prediction - Curtains at Curtin.

Lako does realise this is a basketball forum and not Linkdin?

Lacko is desperate to be regarded as a good coach, and believes he can progress to the NBL level.

Had the players, got the suit....check! Now how to coach!

As I read Lacko's spiel, all I could hear in my head was "Prestige Worldwide"..."Boats and Hoes!"

Nicky
You said you won sbl championships?
I know you won one as a player at redbacks where are the others?

Redbacks preseason meeting...

http://youtu.be/ciS914MaDl8

A general SBL question - what is a ballpark figure or a range that a SBL import would be paid? Do they get part-time jobs at the club too to make ends meet?

Who have Cougars announced?

Imports min. $500 plus car, accommodation and health cover.

Haters going to hate.

Surprised that it's still $500 per week for the imports on a Sports Visa. The extras in accom and car and health cover have always been there. The quality. for those things, varies considerably. The money issue was at $500 back in the 90's. Never heard of an import who doesn't have to run junior clinics or be available for the junior clubs affiliated with their SBL club. Even do paperwork in the office? Do they have to stay around for awards' nights etc? Didn't used to be included in the contract. SBL clubs used to have their wind ups immediately they were out of the comp so the imports would be present. SEABL have much stricter contracts but the imports do a lot better.

Ben Smith not happy at Redbacks. Made to be the scapegoat in many games. Lacko continually brought up "bad Suns habits" when things inevitably would go wrong in games.
Sooner he gets a new team, the sooner he gets back to being one of the best shooters in the league not held back by u:16 style offenses. Hope he lands at a contender. Could tip them the right way come playoffs....

How can a person be a scapegoat when they are a defensive sieve? 37% FG is top notch right? Did the "system" make him give up all those layups? It must've been the system that made him shoot contested 3's instead of pass or be patient.

C'mon friend of Ben, he was not very good last season. Some was his fault, some was on The Greatest SBL Coach EVERRRRRRRRR.

500 dollars sucks if that's your only income and its 500 AUD which would have been better 2 years ago keep that in mind that's like living off Centrelink congrats you made it haha

this is false ^^^^^

Good country doesn't equal good league. Playing in France and Spain is great until your in the 5th league. But whatever I am not here to argue. I am here to giggle.

I'll assume the "good" League is the BBL.
It's not a top tier League over there. Its disingenuous to say Imports get less there as I bet at least one of your mates is playing as a local.

Look at dudes like Stan Okoye or Lee Roberts, they are on more than any figure stated here.

BBL is not a good league but you would be looking at 3 a month I assume top level Germany big bucks 2nd league Germany and 3rd league similar to the BBL. The real money is in the middle east and asian countries where you can make nice coin while not being a great talent.

please stand up......and tell us how to beat a 2-3 zone.

Or how to pay so many players for so few wins.

Or how many ties it takes to win a game?

Anyways back to the rumours whats going on out there alot of chatter but no insider knowledge out there?

Coaches yes but not that much at all

Everyone knows if Lacko loses its the refs fault.

K

Josh Throns was the captains of the salads. The team consisted of him, Ben Puser, Kyle armer and an asian guy they flew in from japan just for the event. They walked away with 20k prize money. Not a bad investment. I also heard they macked heaps of girls and that Josh Garlepp is a kewl dude

grumble grumble 3 on 3 grumble.......

after seeing my girl "" doccy "" back home . ithought she may have come home after not coaching anymore over west. just been told by a good source she is playing for willeton club. keep turning those wheels girl

Willo - Where the best junior program in the state doesn't count for anything against INSTANT success and a good size chequebook. If you were a parent of one of the younger Tigers D League Girls / Under 18 Girls, what sort of message does this signing send to them "Yeah look we really have loved you propping up our wabl teams to win the Gillam Trophy all those years but now Perry Lakes have won it, we feel we need to focus on winning SBL more by just buying players"

^^ what a dumb ass comment.

At the end of the day its a business & the business of winning. Get over it or send your girls to a new club.

Huh...u da man. So right....BTW...A Couple of Gillam wins in the last 5 or so years doesn't make you the best junior club for development...laughable...

I heard Doccy could've stayed at Cockburn but they had to choose between paying her a bunch or spending that cash on Imports.

Not sure I will believe this one until I see it. Willo obviously do spend cash on players and go with that model but I wouldn't have thought the offer was that good to take her away from the coaching role etc.

Don't think she even had the option of accepting. The Club made the decision.

Heard the same roumer about doccy, also just saw on redbacks website that they have signed ash gilmore and rebbecca mercer and lisa wall button and more to come so same could be said for their juniors except if I was one of the young players at these clubs I would be rapped to have such great talents to learn from

Apparently Throns dunked on Lamar copeland in the final of the redbull three on three comp and in the process his dick grew three sizes. Meanwhile jg was crying in WA.

apparently salads have applied for an SBL license with their winnings from the tournament. Red Bull has offred to back them.

If this is true its a coup for the league. Well done boiz

Boom recruiting by the Redbacks women team. wow.

29 i beleive

http://www.wolfpackbasketball.com.au/news/general_news/craig_friday_appointed_head_coach_of_lady_wolfpack/296

https://www.facebook.com/OfficialWolfpackBasketball

Twitter & Instagram @WolfpackSBL

We all just know BWA is screwed up at pretty much every level, so why talk about it.

Wow some pretty uneducated and generally hater based comments on here. What ever happened to these forums?!... Oh wait, nothing.

Do some of the posters on here seriously believe that Willetton as an Association base their success of SBL championships? Who won the SBL 2 years ago. East Perth. But guess what, no one cares!!! Take nothing away from them, but you have to ask yourself, ask soon as 12 months passes people forget.

The SBL program isn't the lifeblood of Willetton, I know that for a fact. They have a huge Junior competition. A good WABL program and a history of excellence. Ask anyone in the state which associationS are the best at what they do and they'd be lying if they didn't say Willetton, Perry Lakes or Joondalup. State teams are stacked with players from these associations. It all comes down to your measuring stick. If it's:
-participation ... Willetton have it covered
- finance .... Willetton have it covered
- player development (WABL) ... Willetton have it covered. Well done to Perry Lakes on winning the Gillam Trophy, and it was decided on grand final day where the Hawks won way more finals than the Tigers. Doesn't mean that Willettons WABL program is a failure, finishing second?!
- SBL success... admittedly, their SBL program has been off for about 5 years in the men, women made a nice come back last year. I agree, juniors don't get much of a look in. But in my honest opinion, Willetton treat the SBL as some fun to boost club culture. They get people through the doors, the highest of any metro association.

Willetton don't lose sleep over their SBL program, so maybe be a bit more positive and just concentrate on the 2016 SBL season ahead! Despite far less player movement this year than last ( or maybe it's a bit more hush)

"Did the Suns end up signing that import guy who was playing down at Lakeside on Thurs night A grade?"

Who knows what's happening, all pretty quite from the Hills, pretty sure they've signed their new WSBL coach but no news on it. You can't go rushing things.

Why the hell is Basketball SA, Women's SBL, 3 on 3 and WABL being discussed here???

Go and create your own thread of meaningless tripe.

I get that you are bored and have no life, but stay out of mine.

Why isn't WSBL relevant here? It's an SBL thread, not an MSBL thread.

Eat a fat one Anon

Think the WOMEN'S SBL will be strong in 2016. Any news on Cockburns and Suns coaching appointments, they may need to hurry up so they can start signing players.
In the Men's is there any news on the Buccs new coach.

Word on Marine Terrace is that former Giants and Cougars Championship winning coach has agreed to terms to lead the Buccs ship. Ominous signs for the league of this is so! Proven winner and taking over a program on the cusp of greatness. Big budget, good locals, and greatest home court advantage in the SBL. Title town heading north!!

Dan-yell "all bout me" Thomas will ruin any team cohesion at the cougars quicker than a half good lookin import finds a chick to hook up with at freo metropolis! from first hand knowledge, certain cougars life members & directors wont have either of the della's back either, plus rhett wants to be paid for that disgusting looking thing he calls a game! Stay in underachieving mandurah boys, we don't need ya

fyi R. Della dropped 40 at SBL Summer League (sounds better than lakeside A Grade) last night. Against quite a stacked teamed as well. No doubt he can play.

nic cody likes beerz

Is the guy with Lachie Neale and Steph Curry in the photo on the AFL site the Lakeside announcer?

Yes it is

It's Aaron Ford, he's the Owner of Hype Tours. He's the guy that arranged for all their access to the players.

Thanks guys. I would like to meet MJ, Larry Bird and Magic, do you think he could arrange that?

How about you ask him?

Season length is good don't really mind playing a double on the weekend cause Basketball is fun and it also gives teams a chance to grow and get better throughout the season you shorten it and the teams that start hot will be in the playoffs you won't see teams like Kal coming back and almost winning the whole thing. As far as AJ he's goin back to NZ I believe.

Can you not understand the context in which Anon made his statement?

my contacts in the west tell me that there is something brewing on the crayfish coast. - rock lobster can you confirm.

Who the hell do you think you are Anon?!?1 i saw AJ at Willetton training last night. Him and the blacks were having a laugh about the good ol' days. People like you are sucking all credibility out of this once respectful meeting place of SBL brother lovers.

For the last time Adrian Majstrovich - Confirmed to Willetton 2016

Is M.Clayden returning to Willo MSLB next season or is he being replaced by S.Black?

AJ is replacing the coaching staff confirmed

The Blacks 'having a laugh' is an oxymoron...

no ur a moron

Maybe...but a very predictable response.

I hope Mastrovich is worth the massive coin he is no doubt commanding. I hope he is as good as he once was...

Da moose is in the billding!
Forma NBL player to be nu coach in midwest. 2 forma jnrs back at cockburn for their fynal seasons. Masiv syning with nbl ties to be annownced at stirling for 2nd restricted playa spot with c ellis taking da other spot. wortho 2 gero, doccy 2 willo, ella kennedy 2 flames, louella tomlinson 2 make her cinematic re-appearance in nu dodgeball seqwel, nate jawai bein linked to Hawks, ben smith 2 join da other ben smith at mandurah, seva chan to east perth

Doccy to perry lakes

I would imagine some teams are close to starting some form of pre-season. Obviously there are still a lot of players who may not yet commit but we should start to see the movements soon.

With the apparent mass-exodus from Perth/Mandurah, the coaching changes at Buccs/Lakeside/EP/Bunbury, and the loss of a couple of unrestricted 'imports' (Ty, Lewis) there will likely be some substantial movement.

Ex D1 player not coach ;)

bianca donovan to perth

Not sure if it's been said already, returning imports include:

Lien Philp - almost confirmed
Bryton Hobbs - confirmed
Najee Lane - confirmed
Kevin Davis - confirmed

With Brandon McGill joining Cockburn, it's hard to see Lane returning

How can someone confirm Hobbs or Philp is returning? Returning to who? Are you Triscari or Nix? DTS

I've spoken to Nixy and I know he has confirmed with me that Hobbs will definitely be back for the Hawks next season.

Phillip is not confirmed

That is prob why rinse said almost confirmed...

Perhaps this is why Triscari hasn't said anything regarding Phillp... the Merry Go Round up in the hills continues!!

http://www.sportingpulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-5011-0-0-0

The womens program seemed quite stable with Mansfield there, but Kranz-Little lasted just one year and the mens program is looking for another coach again.

Suns seem to spend money willingly on imports and recruit locals like most other clubs.

So what are the issues with coaches coming and going in quick succession?

Hawks also targeting 'australian' restricted player.
Tevin Jackson to return after some time against Ben Simmons. Dangerous with B Dixon (wildcats dp) , Hobbs, Cassir, Tevin, + need a big centre.

Lakeside again working the Christian player pool but no luck yet.

Heard they Mullenax could be naturalised. Gee, if that earlier rumour of Easley to Mandurah is true, that essentially makes Mandurah the new SouthWest with 2 American Australians.

The usual suspects: Ephrem Davis returning, as is Cory Cooperwood, destination unknown but have begun talks.

PS: venue changes this year?!?! Where's Mandurah going to play?. Redbacks walk on Curtin, I guess it cost them a bit. Stirling with a new facility too.

Tevin is not allowed to play you D1 rules but nice try plus playing D1 Basketball way more important than playing SBL. Hills have problem with spending money ever since Bad Santa murdered there money.

If I was Suns I'd be talking with Charlie about coaching. Think they need an experienced coach that has a had success.

Suns have taken a big backward step from a 2 win season (if that is possible). If they could have kept the same roster and added a couple of solid SBL players, maybe attracted Timms/Ben Smith back, then they would have climbed up the ladder very quickly.
A lineup of Seva/Smith/Import/Import/Timms with Holmes/Dunnell/Horn/Murray would be very competitive. Add someone like Dennis T and the lineup could compete for top 8.
But that seems to be the opposite direction to where the Suns are heading.
Coach gone, Seva going, Homes going, unlikely any solid recruits and possibly one import...
2 wins may look very good by the end of season 2016

Funny that....
Wolfpack practice on Sunday, full compliment scrimmaged against the State School boys team - Timms and Huntington looked exceptional together...

With Chan and Holmes leaving Suns, they definately have to try and get Charlie to coach. Need an experienced coach not an untried one, so they can try and get some players to the club.

Maybe the Suns would be better off going with an untried coach?
Triscari and Kuhn were both tried and although attracted many players to the club were unable to win more than a handful of games combined over the last 3 seasons.
It seems that pretty much all those players they brought in are no longer there either. Maybe an untried coach, developing from within and starting from scratch is what they need?


Maybe, but is there any talent within? It's seems they've tried to rebuild before from within, went without imports for a couple of years, some years only had one import.
Maybe go with young guys, get thumped every week, young guys get sick of getting beaten then leave. I don't have the answers, but I hope someone at the club does.

Redbacks have started training. Lakovic maybe tryin to work out how to play a zone on defense, so he knows how to beat one on offense!

Rumours going around, josh garlep turning purple

LT and NL together ... major ego clash just waiting to happen!!

Could be Lewis Thomas and Nic Lacovic.

Could be Louis Timms at his fifteenth tryout this season and Nic.

redbacks havnt had tryouts yet

Call me stupid but who the hell is Lewis Thomas?

I think the SBL should go to points system like QBL.

QBL Points System Explained - 2015
The Queensland Basketball League (QBL) is a competition for Queensland basketball
associations which underpins the WNBL and NBL and provides entertainment to spectators
by showcasing the most talented basketball players within Queensland. The QBL provides a
pathway for Queensland players, coaches and officials through the development
opportunities that the QBL offers. For some this will be the pinnacle of their pathway and for
others it will be a stepping stone on their pathway to the WNBL and NBL and National
Representation.
The points system is designed to ensure that young, aspiring players (particularly those who
have been developed by the association they represent in the QBL) are provided
development opportunities while still allowing QBL clubs to introduce players to augment
their teams.
Points System
The points applicable are outlined below:
Category 2015 Points
1. A player who is not an Australian citizen and who is required under the rules of FIBA to hold an
annual Foreign Player's Licence (Excluding New Zealand)
12
2. Any player defined as restricted due to the minutes played in the NBL or WNBL in the QBL Rules10
3. Any Australian citizen who has last played in a Euroleague Team or any Division 1 competition
in the countries set out in the Restricted Foreign Leagues tables
10
4. Any player defined as restricted due to the minutes played in the NBL or WNBL in the QBL
Rules within the last two (2) years
5
5. Unrestricted NBL/WNBL Players 5
6. Any player that has an approved Permanent Resident Visa for Australia.
(Note that this category does not apply to players that may have played in a restricted foreign
country or be defined as restricted due to their NBL/WNBL status)
5
7. Any player who has last played in a foreign country other than those set out in Category 3 3
8. An NBL contracted Development Player 3
9. Players 24 years old or more who do not meet the above criteria 2
10. Players under 24 years who do not meet any of the above criteria 1
TOTAL POINTS APPLICABLE TO 15 REGISTERED PLAYERS PER TEAM 38
Special Conditions
1 point is added for each registered player over 15 registered players up to 20 registered players where the total points
applicable is 43.
If a team has less than 15 registered players, points are reduced by 1 point for each player less than 15.
New Zealand nationals who reside in Australia are now permitted to play in the QBL and their points rating will be
determined upon their age and Basketball experience. Eg: If they last played in a Div 1 restricted foreign league they carry the
applicable points rating of 10 however if they are under 24 and have never played in a restricted foreign league they would
be a 1 point player.
Special Dispensations
Player Points are reduced by 50% if the player has played Under 18 Representative Basketball with the QBL association they
are registering with. (Note: associations have the ability to apply for an exemption should a player have departed the
program after U16 representative level to take up a scholarship or attend a boarding school. This exemption also applies if
your association could not field an U18 team at a specific state championship)
Player Points are reduced by 50% if the player has played QBL for the association they are registering with for 100 games (not
including games in which they suited up and did not play). This points reduction does not apply to players who are classified
as Restricted under the QBL rules.
Loyalty rules for restricted players and Foreign Players – If a restricted or foreign player has competed for 100 games or eight
consecutive seasons with a QBL club they would be deemed unrestricted as a part of this loyalty clause. This rule only
extends to one player per team and this player will not receive a player points discount on their points rating unless they
were a player that played Under 18's for the association.

The points system is a good idea and definitely useful in ensuring the clubs look to their own talent pools, but in the SBL I think it could be seriously detrimental.

Things to remember about the SBL is that it isn't a development league. There is probably one team as of late that could be seen as a development TEAM (East Perth), but the Wildcats aren't going to be overly interested in the SBL. They're a business and they are looking to get bums on seats, not support local talent. They do a good job of it too (running a business). Prather, Daniels, these are guys that get people through the door.

SBL would be seriously impacted by a points system in my opinion, and would eventually fizzle to nothing.

But thats just me opinion. The SBL isn't in danger of falling apart, its just plodding along.

apperently there are quite a few girls staying over west after they finish their lynx season. does anyone know who they are and where they have decided to play.
also have been told whitcomb may be heading over east to play in seabl perhaps better money over here.

good bet would be flames then as their coach is lynx assistant and would have first contact with lynx players.

Would be expensive exersise as you would have to pay them,
house them, transport them, almost like an import.
Word on the street is not many clubs could afford them

Maybe wolves, flames, suns, stirling, lightning.

Whitcomb isn't going anywhere.
Burton - Hawks
Lavey - Senators / Lightning
Louella - Tigers

Burton to Hawks with doccy will make them strong.
Lavey probably to lightning as stirling have signed import Van Dyke and if they keep amber land their import spots filled.

Lavey would be good, but with the Rio Olympics in August if she makes the Opals squad she may not be available much if at all.

Lavey and burton wouldnt be available for finals.

Might be more than Finals, training camps, practice games.

Lavey in talks with Wanneroo!!

I suppose that confirms Easley is leaving Willo.

Triscari named Cockburns WSBL coach.

Corey (Easley), said to be coming back to East Perth

If bowie going to Willo maybe thats why cody rumoured to be going to Kal

Jake Burston and Hayden Noordhoek package deal looking for starting gig demands include unlimited gym and personal training sessions.

Cockburn team looking solid

PG: Thomas/Van Lit
SG: Import/Prince
SF: Field/Peseva
PF: Della/Mcintyre
C:: Import/Holmes

hickert to perry lakes
josh weir is at wayland as an assitant under harrelson
big ben smith/corey easley/michael lay all rumoured to be contacted by the slammers

What do you guys all recon. Will finish school soon should I go play college ball (div 2, Div 3) or stay in Perth and go to uni here and bench warm/work way up rotation in SBL??

On paper the Cougars look to be a solid unit. My only concern would be around the 'large personalities' on that suggested team.
I think a big part of their success last year was the way the entire squad bought into the system and played for coach Parsons.
Interesting mix of veterans who are probably past their prime and guys like Holmes/Pesava who are looking to establish themselves.
As I said, on paper looks good but lets see how the dynamics play out. Also a lot depends on what level of imports they get and if they adapt and fit within team structure.

Some of the other rumours mentioned are very interesting.
If Cody was to leave Willetton that would be a big lose and, if Noordhoek also leaves, puts a massive dent in the clubs local player content. (I don't see Cody leaving)
Also Hickert leaving Bunbury a similar story. Although this is more common with players from country teams going metro for reasons other than bball.

The top 10 'free agents' that have been rumoured to move and will make a significant difference I feel are:
- Nic Cody
- Seva Chan
- Dennis T
- Louis Timms
- Ben Smith (guard)
- Ben Smith (big)
- Rhett Della
- Easley (if he is not a restricted player anymore)
- DT
- Corey Martin
- Mullenax (he might not move but if he becomes unrestricted it will have big impact)

Re Anon ^^

Talk to your coach, he will have a good idea re your upside and whether you should go or stay. College will give you the best chance to reach your potential. If you are never going to play pro it can just delay your study and working life for a few years for no reason other than being a better player. You should talk to some guys who have done time in college, there are a lot around who can give you a good insight.

Any word of import signings for the men and women. I know clubs like to be secretive but it's good to see Cougars have announced an import, Brandon McGill 6'2" guard.

Why would Cody leave Willo?

If anyone believes anything on this forum believe this:
Any forum that allows anonymous posts is likely full of shite. Go back to the SBL forum, register and back what your post by putting your name to it.
What .... not going to happen...oh well we just stick with up to date, accurate and informative posts here and we just have a good laugh...

For those interested in WSBL, minor signings by the Flames in Ella Kennedy and Amanda Pether. Not sure if it's been posted prior.

Don't rate either really, not bad basketballers though. Pether has a decent 3 pt shot on her though and was a shining light for a terrible Lakeside team last year.

Anon, the comp doesn't start until March and most teams haven't held an open try out yet. So just chill out Coz most teams announce signings or we get it on here from confirmed / unconfirmed rumours

Muo confirmed playing in SEABL

If this is accurate, that Mua in Seabl, then we may be back to all teams only having the 2 x restricted players (and no naturalised players...)
Although I think there is a case for the 3 x country teams having some kind of allowance where they can have 3 restricted players, with the 3rd one having to be on a working holiday or something.
Although Buccs will always be tough with Wunders/Ralph as part of their lineup, Giants and Slammers look to struggle this season unless they can attract some additional Aussie players.
When Wunders/Ralph retire it will be tough for Buccs to replace them with local talent.
Not saying it is a negative or a positive, but would DT have had the most club changes in history? From my knowledge it is East Perth, Cockburn x 2, Magic, Buccs x 2 at least. 6 club changes.

Corey Easley and Austin Bruton go close

Easley
Cougars~Suns~Eagles~Hawks~tigers
Bruton
Eagles~lightning~Cougars ~ Suns~Senators
If I'm not wrong
What about Justin eckhardt?

I highly doubt Cody would be thinking of an AFL career. He has a long track history of injuries, particularly knee problems, which would likely prevent him taking the knocks in footy.
Having said this, he would be a very mobile ruckman with his height and length.

We should start to see some confirmation of player movement, or lack of, over the next couple of weeks as teams have some initial sessions prior to christmas.

Last year there seemed to be a very good level of new imports to the league, it will be interesting how many of these are retained and what the new guys look like.

so wsbl movements so far.
doccy to hawks kennedy and pether to rockingham.
van dyke to stirling(imoport)
mercer, gilmore, wallbutton and bianca donovan to perth.
all confirmed any other rumours.

ASk her im sure shes confirmed

yep shes signed

Mathiang Muo is actually an Australian citizen, which is more than I can say for half the Redbacks dudes.

priyini going back to wa to play for willeton tigers? ashlee Sidebottom moving to rockingham from her club

Hey guys, just wondering if anyone knows where my boy Adrian Majstrovich will be playing this year? Thanks guys

NZ! ^^^ and if he was your boy you would of known that already ;)

Bianca Donovan lives in Perth so no. Iggie that she's playing for the Redbacks. And yeah, she's a looker

Great to see Michael Clarke appointed coach at Suns. I'm sure he has a lot of valuable experience to bring back from VCU.
Although I'm not entirely sure the coach has been the problem up the hill over the last 5-10 years. There has definitely been some different coaching approaches with McCormick/Kuhn/Triscari, but there seems to be a deeper issue that is at play there.

There has been quite a few 'rookie' coaches over the last couple of seasons which is great. Giants, Cougars (Parsons had 1 season previous I think), Lakeside, Magic, and East Perth (Jo Alan for part of season) all went with rookie head coaches over the past 2 seasons. Now Buccs, Lakeside (again), Slammers and Suns will hand over control to rookie head coaches.

That really only leave Tigers, Flames, Stirling, Redbacks (everyones favourite), Hawks, and Wolves with longer term coaches.

It will be great to see new strategies and game plans (as much as there is 'new' in basketball now)

Back to Clarke, lets hope he brings the Havoc style to the SBL...

Would be awesome to see some VCU press in Australia let alone SBL, Australian basketball minds need to open up, a bit to stagnant

SBL a great place for that style of defense as we don't tend to have the bigger 7 foot type players that aren't mobile and don't suit this style.

The only other concern is how the game is called by the refs. Not sure on the PoE this year but in the last couple they had been calling every slight bit of contact on the ball carrier in the full court (although let a ton of contact go in the half court). If there is a direction to call the game the same way then it might be difficult to implement the VCU press.

Def agree but if the past has shown anything if you come out with this style and implement it from the tip then the refs will adjust they cant call everything or can they??

Hey AJ is god, AJ fan here. He Signed with Willetton Tigers on a two year deal at the beginning of last season so we will be able to watch him again this season! He is my favourite player :)

Much of the content of here is gossip e.g playing in NZ???? Get real. Here's a tip; Don't believe anything you read here, unless it's from a fellow Adrian Majstro admirer (some times i say majstro for short).

Have a good day guys,
AJ fan

Hey does anyone know when The Suns tryouts are?
I like the sound of that up tempo game as I can shake people down in transition.

Ima take the league by storm

Looks like the 16 year olds who couldn't make a WABL team are back. Welcome one hand typists.

Looking for a team this upcoming season.

I am tall, skinny, white and have a huge chin.

With all those bad points above, I still think I am a cool guy.

Give me a chance. I talk a lot of trash, can't fight tho.

Any news on Slammers 2nd import signing?

From RadioWest FB page...

Mike Haney confirmed as Giants coach for 2016.
Jay Bowie heading to Willetton.

http://www.radiowest.com.au/goldfields/sport/other-sports/news/2015/11/hayney-continues-as-giants-coach-in-2016/

Offered him the world

Easley -> Bowie is an upgrade for sure.

Is it Easley that he will replace or Ephrem Davis?

Bowie's 25ppg will likely be much less as he would share the ball with Armour, Scott, and I assume another import.

A starting lineup of Armour/Scott/Bowie/Cody/Davis

looks pretty good.

What is the bench looking like if Hayden and Burston play footy that leaves Mitch Clarke and Andrew Black as the only ones that played decent minutes.

I would assume it will be to replace Easley as he is the one rumoured to be leaving Willo.

Slammers won't sign a 2nd import, one season of being alright is enough for hem

Didn't someone say earlier that Mitch Clarke has joined his dad up in Stirling.

This will be an interesting team with armour/scott/bowie/cody/import then clarke, black, easley (naturalised), casey off the bench

Magic to play all their home games in Rocko due to upgrading at the MARC.

Also means the Flames will have 14 home games compared to 13 for everyone else.

Willo team doesn't look any better than last years - just cheaper. Won't contend with the lot stated above.

Tip - Black to play 47 min 50 sec per game and the offense to get him 40 shots pg.

No permanent Shot Clocks @ Waroona meant SBL wouldn't take risk of not using a 'SBL Ready' stadium. Look for some exciting 'initiatives' to be announced when fixtures are released too between us (Flames) and the Magic if BWA go ahead as discussed with some ideas which both clubs raised at recent meetings.

Mandurah will also play all of their WABL 'Home' games @ Mike Barnett also during the MARC Redevelopment.

Will be good for the League in three years time to have new venues in Stirling, Mandurah & Joondalup (Arena Redevelopment) with Willetton pushing for Stadium extension too - would be interesting if they make one of the proposed new courts their new showcourt too.

Clarke to Stirling is NOT confirmed

He is training at Tigerland...

Yeah and even though he is very good add Adrian Majstro (sorry AJ is god, i like the ring to Majstro hope you done mind me using it hehe) to the list of people they have to pay. Willetton is very dodgy but Adrian is very good also.

Josh Garlepp to lakeside? BIG TIME

I doubt if the SBL would have the resources to investigate "illegal" payments to players. What authority would you require to check a players bank statements and what resources would you need to find out if a player is being paid a cash supplement. Not the SBL's fault - blame the 5000 paying spectators who don't show up each week. SBL/BWA can't take any more money out of juniors (clubs)to fund a semi pro league. The cart and horse are in play here.
In most cases, in my opinion, the salary cap is determined by individual clubs credibility/honesty and available finance.
It is no coincidence that the metro clubs with the biggest junior comps seem to get the best imports and a lot of good local players - not always there own grown juniors.
A case for some sort of equalization is a good discussion point. This may stop some clubs free spending of their money derived from the juniors who don't really get the opportunities they pay for.

boo hoo ^^^ anyways back to the terrible rumours go

Anonymouse, very valid points. At the end of the day, Willetton run even out of their SBL program. No loss, no profit.

No club is breaking even in their sbl program unless they have secured multiple sponsorship deals.

The league salary cap is $60k. If u have two imports on a sporting visa and you are paying a couple of Australian players then you are getting close to or over the $60k.
Imports alone are minimum $500 per week (plus car, accom etc) So assuming they are here 4 weeks before the season and you budget to make it through the playoffs it is approx 28 weeks. This is $28k.

Then it is the debate on whether the costs of visa ($1500), flights ($2k), accom ($200/week), car etc are in the salary cap or not. Also if u can get accom and car sponsored.

These 'extras' for two imports can easily add up to $25k.

This is then approx $50k for imports. Add two Aussies at $200/game each ($5600)
And the salary cap is gone without even talking about a coach payment or money for other players...
That is why there are imports on working holiday visa, and player payments outside of the contracts.
So once again no team is covering these costs with door takings and bar sales.

Are coaches supposed to be included in the salary cap?

I'd suggest if anyone wants to know how the SBL Salary Cap works, then go and download the SBL Bylaws...

>> www.sbl.asn.au
>> Select "About SBL" from the main menu
>> Click on "Downloads"
>> Open the SBL Bylaws PDF
>> Go to Bylaw 1.9

In summary, what is included under the Salary Cap is $$$ received from ONLY playing, coaching or training with your direct SBL team. And that is NETT (after tax).

What does not get included under the salary cap include:
- Accommodation.
- Flights etc.
- Visas, clearances, BA fees.
- Health cover.
- Income tax paid.
- Any payments from activities not related to playing, coaching or training with your SBL team.

The last point is important as it allows clubs to allocate a proportion of a players wage to activities that are not included in the Salary Cap.

For example, let's say an import earns a wage of AU$1000/week (before tax) from a club. The club could then break that down as follows...

$300 - Income Tax
$350 - WABL Coaching/Association Admin
$350 - Playing/training for the SBL team

Only the $350 for playing/training for the SBL team in therefore included in the Salary Cap.

Koberulz, yes, any official monies paid to a coach by his SBL team should be included in the Salary Cap. The Bylaws explain this.

Whilst our SBL will never be an AFL or NBA they should look at ways of ensuring all clubs have equal opportunity to attract and or retain top players and to also ensure some equality in the competition. Perennial cellar dwelling clubs may eventually disappear without some hope of on court success as some AFL clubs have. Unlike the AFL, we need all SBL clubs to be bringing juniors through.
Thanks to Lukosius for the info on salary caps. This makes it quite obvious why the metro clubs with big junior comps can afford to have good imports and recruit locals from other less financial clubs.

Garlepp taking on coaching role with Mandurah for good good coin

Easily to joonadlup on max contract

chan to hawks

cody to puss

Spineless morons into character assassination again. Grow some balls you weak prick.

Julian Pesava to Syria to counter ISIS

^^^Must be true Clive is a reputable source and so am I

"Mark my words the 2016 SBL Champions will be the a Willetton Tigers"

Totally agree - GREAT Club, GREAT Coach, GREAT recruiting!

It's what ALL other Club's aspire to...

To elaborate further on my point regarding GREAT recruiting... Adrian Majstrovich, what an absolute star!

I agree with myself entirely...

This topic was resulted in ISIS jokes now?

Are you a Reclaim Australia idiot?

Weak prick.

Fight me Nebola

What about Clayton?

Jjay

Edmondson to Hawks

Clayton back in april.
heard their talking to pirini as well.

12 spots on the roster, plenty of room.

Pirini is a Willo girl but if she wants court time she'll have to play for another club.

Pirini definitely moving back, Senators and Tigers front runners

Pirini played with wallbutton at Willo, but is close freinds with jj at perth as well.

Bennie Lewis def going to melbourne to play in SEABL possibly Frankston or a number of other clubs.

Some early predictions...

WILL BE BETTER IN 2016:
Cougars - some old players returning will make them better and deeper.

Tigers - Bowie in for Easley will make them better, along with being together for a second year under Black.

Redbacks - probably the big under achievers of 2015. Surely they will be better in 2016.

Senators - my pick for the biggest improvers in 2016. New coach and probably the best group up-and-coming youngsters in the SBL.

WILL STAY ABOUT THE SAME:
Wolves - defending champions who will be right up there again.

Flames - old team getting older, but a couple of new additions to offset that.

Giants - my team so I'm fence-sitting at this stage.

Hawks - probably overachieved in 2015. Can't see them any better in 2016.

Lightning - losing Prue and Jackson is massive. New coaching staff and a couple of recruits will offset to some extent.

Eagles - I think their slide has ended, but will need to big name pickups (Wildcats?) to get better.

WILL BE WORSE IN 2016:
Buccs - probably losing Lewis. Any team losing a 30ppg Aussie is going to be weaker.

Slammers - similar to Buccs. Harrelson (as an Aussie) is a big loss. That's assuming he doesn't come back.

Magic - slid right away towards the end of 2015 and that trend will continue into 2016.

Eastern Suns - if rumours are accurate, they are looking at some key losses. Coach has already jumped ship.

Well Lucosius, you have just started a thousand tongues wagging furiously in the South West.
Nice post though, thanks.

Bennie Lewis returning to the Geraldton is entirely up to them. If they want him back I'm sure he will remain.

Yes. Pirini close friends with Jakens at Perth. Assuming she could have a large pull. Heard she is staying east however. Probably better for her.

I can't fight but will gladly write up a report for you?

All comes down to the money and whos got the most to spend

Joondalup- largely unchanged. Davis will returning pending some personal issues he's currently working through
Kalamunda - Jarrad Prior signing with the Suns
Lakeside will sign Daniel Alexander from Grand Canyon University and previously Texas A&M. 6'9 Forward, looks pretty beastly, ranked 94 in ESPNs100 for his year.
Perry Lakes looking at a homegrown NBL player.
Perth targeting Rob Cassir
Willetton- Cody returning despite ludicrous claims of moving to AFL Nick Clarke returning and will replace Burston.

Rinse saving this thread from being complete shit

And when he gets cut do you really think he's going to take a whole year off a game he's played for his whole life? Burston, Noordhoek and Cody all went on the recruit but they won't win it, especially Nic with his history of injury...

I know from a good good source that cody makes it close to the end if not all the way...

WAFL teams have been targeting him offering very decent money insteady of chicken nuggets and a can of coke.

Perry lakes just signed jesse wagstaff but he most likely come off bench for locals

In a coop, Joondalup sign big baby davis to replce current davis

Its gotta be Garlepp Tommy boy

PL4LYFE

Rocko- top 8 barely if they keep core may be big losers
Stirling- big movers top 8 side
Kalamunda- door mats need a year or two to recruit
P.l- Takes a step back over achieved
E.P- Struggles a bit misses out young team will beat teams there not supposed to
Redbacks- Big ? who stays who goes who do they pick up
Willo- Lost depth but added more scoring def top 8
Cockburn- great year recruiting if rumours are true put them back in finals easily
Lakeside- If they get two bigs that can hoop that will change the dynamic play more of an american style should be interesting on the border.
Magic- too many losses no money miss out
Gero- All depends on recruiting should make 8
Kal- Loss of Muo to east coast confirmed will make it difficult for Kal to make 8.
Bunbury- Lots of rumour of recruiting but I think they will do enough to make the 8
Wolves- Defending champs enough said

Obviously this is all just a guess but Redbacks Lakeside Rocko gero to fight it out for 6,7,8

Willo - the new Black?

Ray turner wont be playing in wa.
Him and his mrs will be a package deal in Qbl next season.

Muo is with Spartans in Brissy which makes sense if he wants to get back in the NBL. Bunbury has Tre Nichols and I am guessing another import Clive will be back ACL recovery doesnt take 12 months its not 1994. He should be up running around maybe not to full capacity but playing minutes by March easy. Plus a naturalised or NBL caliber player gives them 4 guys again. Also heard big Ben Smith maybe headed down to the SW. Lewis last I heard was going to Frankston however some other teams interested as well.

Turner needs to go to SEABL should be in NBL

Nic Cody has been M.I.A at Willetton practices for the last 3 weeks, has signed and moved across to the SEABL as he prefers the "indie" lifestyle over east. Hayden Noordhoek also hasn't been cited at practices but has been seen at Jetts just off of canning highway quite regularly.

Seva Chan confirmed at Lakeside
Along with Dan Alexander...
TJ Hallice will be the second Lakeside import
6'9 forward from Mercer College
Played D League with Idaho Stampede

In less exciting news, Travis McIlroy to Suns with Prior

Easley spied at Willo practice this week so doubt he is on the move anywhere...

This is what I've got so far..

Cockburn - Brandon McGill, ?
East Perth - ?,?
Geraldton - Carter Cook, Corey Cooperwood
Goldfields - Jacob Holmen, ?
Joondalup - Kevin Davis, ?
Kalamunda - ?,?
Lakeside - Dan Alexander, TJ Hallice
Mandurah - Taylor Mullenax, ?
Perry Lakes - Bryton Hobbs, Wagstaff or Jervis
Perth - ?, ?
Rockingham - Cooper Land, Taylor Land
Stirling - ?,?
South West - ?,?
Willetton - Jay Bowie,?

Hi Willetton Fan, Adrian Money Majstro Fan here.

At which particular Jetts health club has Noordhoek been spotted? I have grown quite fond of that good looking boy's remarkably large biceps. He must do well with the ladies if you know what I'm getting at. He is hot, great rig.

I eagerly await your response!

Also Brian Conklin spotted at Buccs training along with Jacob LeJacob.

saw ajay jones at redbacks training last night

I don't think Willetton would be on the market for Najee when they have Armour. And A black.willetton has struggled over the last 3 years getting a legitimate big like a Ray Turner, Mullenax or Voelkel. 20/10 guys

Hard to have a 20/10 guy when you have armour damo and kal import on your team good luck not enough basketballs

jones signed with perth woman.

http://www.sbl.asn.au/ new rule apparently

Thats huge

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/51421/dexter-kernich-drew

Even if hes the sixth man will be handy especially in a country town.

Hayden lifts at the Jetts just next to the raffles, have spotted him and Burston lifting there followed by running the bridges together. Massive loss for the tigers road trips losing those 2, the stories coming out of the camp have been noted as legendary.

Lukosius,

So what all does this mean?

So every wildcat player (bar the 2 imports can play SBL all for the one team?

Stupid rule.

Haha buccs haven't signed anyone, good read but.

NBL player rules stay the same the only thing that the rule changes is that Permanent Residents can play as aussies which makes sense.

Will Jervis Mrs. let him play without getting 30k a year lol

lol I shouldn't

NBL player rules stay the same the only thing that the rule changes is that Permanent Residents can play as aussies which makes sense.

Can confirm that Nic Cody hasn't been responding to friends and teammates text messages as he's taken time off where he's been spending it on a secluded farm. This is all part of the decision making process as he decides which SEABL club to align himself with. WILL NOT be in the SBL next season.

Hey can you guys shut up, also I approve of every adrian majstrovich post In this thread

Hey Willetton Fan, Abraham Marstrobitch here.

I would just like to thank you for the intel. I have just got back from signing myself up to a membership at Jetts Applecross. I hope to spot Hayden Noordhoek and his remarkably large biceps in the near future. Hes hot, great rig.

Shame about Burston and Noordhoek as well as their "ladsy" qualities leaving the Tigers. Tell me, is it true that Hayden once did a backflip and then punched a kangaroo on Burrendah Boulevarde in Willetton? Surely not.

Anyway I must head off to the gym :)

Cheers, Abraham Marstrobitch

Can confirm that the kangaroo story is completely true, one of the finest tales in Willetton folklore. Word is Burston provided a really ladsy story on the Kalgoorlie road trip this season, I for one would love to hear it.

The 155 is real..

The ladsy banter out of Willetton is the cause of this, any other clubs have quality stories of there players?