Anonymous
Years ago
Perth has Adelaide, Hawks, Sydney and the Bullets in the next four games and will probably slump to 7 and 12. Game over and the 30 year streak is over.
Great news. Another topic on the Perth Pussies.
LV
Years ago
Looks very likely they will miss.
Looking at the whole season, 15 wins should get you in. 14 will give you a chance. Perth unlikely to win 14 or 15 from here, given Martin's injury and so many road games left.
If they can steal 2 of the next 4 though, could remain a serious chance heading back to Perth Arena potentially with Martin making an early return as he seems to every single time he gets injured.
And? No one cares it's been discussed over and over. This forum needs another cats related thread...
Yes unfortunately Martin came back too early and a freak injury occurred. He's a warrior undoubtedly but he needs to ensure he has a full recovery period.
Re-siging Gleeson was a huge mistake.Need to buy him out and start new with Matty Neilsen.
Train
Years ago
It's not looking good for them. As a Cats fan I'm still hopeful they will make the 4 but they really need to get at least 2 of the next 4 games on the road to have any sort of chance. Who knows, it's been a weird season. They have shown glimpses of a great team but don't seem to be able to play at the required level for 4 quarters of basketball.
Martin needs to be rested for next season and let Bragg develop for next season.
orbit
Years ago
Gleeson is in his 4th year & has won 2 flags out of a possible 3. Re-signing him was a mistake?
Anon what planet are u on? That's why people like u are not making important decisions!!
Watto
Years ago
At least it'll spark a clean out for next season. The streak was always going to end sooner or later. Awesome effort to get 30 straight though
The streak was always going to end sooner or laterThat's like saying you're bound to lose a game eventually, so why bother trying to win.
Perth not making the playoffs is not good news for the Dazz haters
John
Years ago
We are right behind Trev and the wildcats team. 2 championship in 3 years Trev, one happy member. Season not over yet full confidence in you wildcats.
Every one wants Perth to miss the finals, not that they will.
Very Old
Years ago
Due to increased media, sponsorship and spectator attention/demand , and the sudden availability of multiple free venues (courtesy of an anonymous Western Australian business identity) the 2016/17 Playoff format has been changed back to the eight team play-off series previously used last century.
read it here first !
KET
Years ago
It's funny though, People have loved to throw shit at the Wildcats for years, even though they have complied with the letter of the law regarding salary cap and points cap.
swish
Years ago
Love them or jealously hate them ( but we've all got to respect what they have acheived) Perth have been set the standard in the NBL for the last few years, certainly since they've been able to play out of a a nice new venue in the city. (Wouldn't Adelaide like to have that opportunity).
Because they have set the standard everyone has had to try to reach or exceed it.
Nobody wins for ever and no-body loses for ever. If Perth don't make the play offs they'll certainly come back bigger and stronger next season, which will be great for the league. In the meantime we'll see in Perth supporters will keep turning up in big numbers if their team drops out of the race.
paul
Years ago
It would be no real surprise. All eight teams are now around the standard Perth and NZ have been at for years, so there is very little room for error and the Wildcats need Martin back ASAP!
As a cats fan I don't mind now that the finals have moved to a best of five format. My wallet could use a break this year.
^Same... as a cats fan I'm keen from a break from the playoffs. It gets tiring being in the playoffs every year. A longer off season should help the wallet and interest.
It's tough being a Wildcats fan. You literally pay more money to the NBL and clubs than any other fan.
"It would be no real surprise. All eight teams are now around the standard Perth and NZ have been at for years,"
Paul speaking the truth here. When I think of the Wildcats team, I don't actually think it's that much worse than previous years. But the level of competition and professionalism by other clubs has increased.
Whereas previous years we had enough margin for error that even if Martin and Knight missed games we were still OK, this year the competition is too close to allow for that.
You have even seen teams like Melbourne United look like a rabble earlier in the season when they had some guys out. Illawarra looked poor early on too but have turned it around, and we all know about Adelaide.
The league is tight enough that we'll see more of these "remarkable" turnarounds.
RaMarQabLe... now there's a name I haven't heard in a long time.
I dislike the Perth blogger more than the actual wildcats. I mean these seem to be a very unusual bunch. As for he team good for them, always say every fan needs a Yankees type team to hate on. I'm proud to say I dislike the cats, it's only healthy to have that passion love or hate for sports. But yeah the bloggers on here shocking bunch.
koberulz
Years ago
You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.
ASternWarning
Years ago
As much as it will be a shame for the Cats to have their streak broken, this season has to be the best thing to happen for the league in some time. The dominance of Perth and NZ had dulled the comp for many, but now there is suddenly plenty for hardcore and casual fans alike to talk about.
By "Cats Bloggers" I think he's referring to people like Dazz who's threads are more like blog posts.
Not surprising.
What did they expect from Gleeson. He came in and rode the goodwill and culture created by Bevo. Yet Cats HQ thought they were doing some master recruiting.
John
Years ago
Management could not wait to get rid of Bevo, he should of won more championship with the players he had.
Correct John. But Marvin is arrogant. It's taken a loooong time but finally the fruits of his labour are coming to the fore.
Ricky
Years ago
Could well go on a 7 game win streak up to top spot and ppl be touting Gleeson for Boomers coach.
Kobe I am referencing the like of dazz due to his blog like threads. It's like he constantly auditioning for a job with the cats in some form. As for you, the school teacher who always corrects everyone on eveything. It's so much fun reading your rebuttals.
Bill on the ball
Years ago
Think those who cast doom on the Wildcats are like the people who casted doubts on Joey earlier.
When you are down, the only path is up. Look for the surprise.
Accept Joey had a lot of talent to cover his ass. The cats have none. Expect logic results.
Bill on the ball
Years ago
Not when everybody thought he was the worse coach when the Sixers were down.
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