Anonymous
Years ago
Why is it taking soooo long for Derek Cooke Junior to get Visa clearance to play. We signed him in July yet still not cleared to play?
https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-wildcats-to-get-first-look-at-jean-pierre-tokoto-in-pre-season-game-ng-b88605503z
Wildcats have always had issues with visa clearances. Takes forever whereas other clubs get them fast. You'd think they'd have learned by now.
Cotton was cleared almost immediately last year.
Why dont you be more specific about their issues?
Anonymous
Years ago
Or is it a smokescreen to hold him back and showing him to the league?
All reports is Cooke was raw and started hoops quite late.
Maybe he isn't very good. Or maybe he is really good?
Seems like he's getting frustrated not being able to play.
That said, his IG stories are quite entertaining and it's interesting to see an imports experience of living in a new country and settling in.
His social media game is certainly streets ahead of Jameel.
IG... meh
social media me me me me me me me land... *yawn*
Hogwash
Years ago
I steer clear of crap like Facebook and Instagram.
Anonymous
Years ago
Are the haters and the negatives comments on hoops really much better?
We're talking about the memememe world of social media. At least here you just discuss a specific topic, not everyday look at me photos and attention whoring and people writing meaningless entries about garbage.
If that's what you think social media is then you need to smarten up and learn how to filter.
You're way of thinking is very much "get of my lawn"
It's full of tree huggers and lefties too. Pass.
Luuuc
Years ago
Social media isn't all rainbows and sunshine, but I don't see what's so bad about memes
Cooke still not cleared. May not be ready for the start of the season!
Train
Years ago
Anybody have any insight as to why his clearance is taking so long. He has been in the country for 2 months now. I know nothing about Visa clearances and immigration but seems a little out of the norm.
B.O
Years ago
Confirmed Cooke still not cleared. Will not play tonight Vs Sydney.
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