all of the above

"true fan" , nice little dig anon

where have you seen all these ads and promotion?

I have seen quite a bit of advertising on Fox Sports channels but I think a lot of people are put off by it being on a Monday night and it isn't exactly cheap. Social media has definitely had a bit of a blast in recent times as well but then if you aren't following the accounts you wouldn't see it.

I can't imagine it being a terribly big crowd if what I was told is correct about the top level of seats not being opened up for sale even.

Haven't seen many promos and the ones seen (at 36ers games, I think) were a bit vague and used Mitch Norton as a feature image? (He's not in this team.)

There's been local promotion in papers, on bus shelters and some TV ads. It started a couple of months back. Enough for me to notice and I don't usually notice advertising (don't watch much commercial TV).

I considered taking the family but when I checked ticket prices I thought it wasn't good value for money. Tickets were expensive, Boomers' players I could see at NBL games and Japan are unlikely to make it a close game.

As Anon posted above, I might have reconsidered if there were more first string Boomers playing or the opponent looked stronger.

Others I've asked have said they'll watch it on TV rather than go to the game.

I saw Fowler's Live advertising on their FB page that if you buy two adult tickets to the Boomers game you get two kids tickets free or something like that.

I'm heading there tonight. I wasn't overly excited about ticket prices but i figure there wont be many opportunities to watch the Boomers (regardless of lineup) play in my life.

Don't be surprised if this Japanese team puts up a pretty spirited fight. This is a revamped squad with some pretty talented guards and swingmen (Togashi, Hiejima, Baba). Their new Argentine coach (Lamas) has put his imprint on the team since taking over a few months ago.

If not for a rotten nerve-riddled first 15 min or so, they would likely have beaten the Philippine team on Friday.

This isn't the same Japanese national team that got pumped by an off-season 36ers squad 3 or 4 years ago.

The Boomers were so boring, I nodded off in the stands. Loved the 5"6 guard from Japan....

Yuki Togashi - he's a blast to watch! He doesn't run around the court... he floats!

Crowd was 4,152 from FIBA box score

Reasonable turnout.

Honestly, i wish i didn't waste my money on a ticket. It was a snore fest. I know the outcome was to ensure we won and there was no importance placed on entertainment - but there was also little to no energy (except for Creek) the performance lacked passion and it was a slow run down court, pass 9 times and jack up a shot style, YUCK.

desperately wanted Sobey on more, he creates, he brings energy which we ABSOLUTELY needed more of considering we were up against a VERY quick japanese team who were full of energy and had such a huge crack.

I also saw 4 or more steals where only one Japanese defender was anywhere close to us and we just re set, YAWN.

YES! his coaching style is gross. GOD i hope he doesnt coach them into the actual World Cup.

Not sure why anyone would want to get rid of Lemanis after the Olympics. Running and gunning comes off the back of defensive plays rather than just throwing athletes out on the court, and I thought Australia was a fun team to watch in Rio.

Angus, did you watch last nights game?

I enjoyed Rio as well. This was, at best a BORING NBL style game. there were plenty of talented guys in the mix but they showed no flair, no guts, just pass - pass - pass - pass - pass - 3 point jack - Hodgey jumps for rebound - yawn, rinse repeat.

I did watch the game, but this is not Australia's A team. It's not even our B team, and with very little practice time together as well. I thought they did some good things, I also thought they turned the ball over a heck of a lot... Most of them were unforced errors too, just guys getting a little caught in the moment.

You have to play to the strengths of your personnel. And the Boomers were run and gun at the Olympics and were maybe the best team to watch in the competition. But this Boomers B team doesn't have any Patty Mills, Delly or Bogut, so you have a play style that instead suits Cadee, Creek, and Kickert.

It wasn't exactly a rivoting game but in the end it got the desired result. The Boomers were likely running simple plays as they'd only just got back together. If you gave the same team a month or two to gel the product would likely be much more exciting, as all of those players generally are for the respective NBL teams. The talent is there.

After the way the Boomers put the world on notice at Rio, I can't think of any reason to cut Lemanis from the job. We've never come closer to a medal under any other coach, and I don't think now would be the time to start gambling with international rookies or calling on dinosaurs like Goorjian who are detached from Australian basketball now. Lemanis is the man for the job - period!

I think Australian basketball fans need to take a step back and see how lucky they are. Our C team was thrown together at the last second and still easily beat two of the A teams from the better basketball nations in Asia. You could argue that other top basketball nations might struggle to have the same result with their B and C teams in the same circumstance. Australian basketball has never been stronger.

It was the price that stopped me from going. I just thought it was too much money to see a 3rd string Boomers team destroy a weak opponent. If it was closer to a full-strength Boomers team playing a good opponent I would go. Otherwise it needs to be priced more like a regular NBL game.

Ticket prices were why I didn't go. You can't justify $70 for guys you can see for $30 week in, week out. I can't imagine what they'd charge if you ever got a Boomers A team on home soil. But then again, that might be worth actually putting your money down on.

Anon

I would argue its also very much about the show as anything else. If there are no fans to watch it , there are no sponsors and therefore less pro athletes as there is no money

The Boomers had a chance to make it an enjoyable game and showcase some individual talents while they can. Its not like these guys are practicing for the Olympics or Worlds. It is pretty much an exhibition game considering the opposition

I can see 4 players and the coach on Friday night on the same court and I am sure my $30 will get me more entertainment than what was offered up with the Boomers

Soccer has been built on the fandom and media success of the Socceroos

Boomers need that for basketball to go next level in Australia. That won't happen while Lemanis is grinding it up