R@nD0m
Years ago

WA SBL - Sept / Off Season 2018/19

Thought we coukd just have one new thread dor essentially the Men's Grand Final tonight then any off season news.

Crazy, crazy finish to the Women's GF last night - Kudos to Mansfield, Reynolds, Brett & the Lightning Women on another Championship for the Purple Army. For the Magic , simply a case of what might have been... 5 mins away from a maiden championship for the club.

Topic #43837 | Report this topic


Anonymous  
Years ago

WOLFPACK

Reply #702804 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Is the GF tonight streamed? If so where? Thanks.

Reply #702812 | Report this post


Red74  
Years ago

#HAWKSASONE

Reply #702815 | Report this post


R@ND0m  
Years ago

Yes streaming again tonight from 7:20pm through the SBL Facebook page. Myself and Mark Utley will be on commentary. For those wanting to listen to the game if unable to watch, 98five will also have the audio play by play simulcast from 7:20

Reply #702820 | Report this post


Andrew  
Years ago

Should be a great game tonight. Got my Wolfpack T-Shirt ironed and ready to go

Reply #702823 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Up the Hawkers!

Reply #702856 | Report this post


Autonomous  
Years ago

WOLFCHOKE

Reply #702858 | Report this post


Andrew  
Years ago

Wolves shot pretty bad from the arc tonight. They also struggled in the paint with Carlwell's height enough to just slightly alter everyone's shots.

Hat's off to the Hawks. They deserved to win and they did it in good spirit.

Reply #702860 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Ettridge is 50% or even sub 50% now in GFs?

Doesn't seem to handle the GF occasion?

Reply #702861 | Report this post


Andrew  
Years ago

Was surprised he kept Billups on the bench in the 4th quarter until 4 min to go

Reply #702862 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

wolfpack

Reply #702863 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Ettridge is the northern suburbs version of Lacko. No idea how to make in game adjustments when plan A turns to mud. I feel for Billups and Trian because they played their asses off but were let down by an ordinary bench and some ordinary coaching.

Reply #702864 | Report this post


koberulz  
Years ago

Was surprised he kept Billups on the bench in the 4th quarter until 4 min to go
He had four fouls.

Reply #702865 | Report this post


blueandwhite  
Years ago

I said it last week and i will say it again, the walking ego cannot coach to save himself. His assistant who was not there tonight is the real head coach of that team and tonight's result further justifies that fact. B.E might have to do a Foreman after the rumble in the jungle and disappear for however long it takes him to realise he isn't as good as his ego would have him believe. He was thoroughly outcoached in all aspects and it was very interesting post game talking to wolves fans who are fed up with the arrogance and underachieving, some even saying if he stays in charge that they would not remain at the club. The fallout from our northern neighbours could be epic, somebody pass the popcorn

Reply #702866 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Who is the assistant?

Reply #702867 | Report this post


Wild1  
Years ago

Luke Brennan was the assistant not there, anyone know why?

Reply #702873 | Report this post


AhahahhahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahaAhhahaha good one wolves, nice 3 peat

Reply #702891 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

ahwooooo

Reply #702907 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Big bad wolf

Reply #702908 | Report this post


Hawks Fan  
Years ago

Laughing/putting shit on the losing team is unsportsmanlike and childish.

Reply #702917 | Report this post


wolves fan  
Years ago

Great to see the Wolves "set up crew" no where to be seen during the game. Absolute trash human beings that make a fool of themselves most weeks. Now who si laughing,

Full credit to the wolves players, honourable in defeat, they will be back at the top next season no doubt.

Reply #702924 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

that aftermatch gatho tho... ouch. Quite a somber event

Reply #702926 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Set Up Crew are harmless.

Reply #702927 | Report this post


Anon  
Years ago

You are obviously deaf.

Reply #702934 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Wolves lost because they allowed the Hawks to dictate the tempo. The Hawks just kept attacking and they were relentless. Ettridge for the 3rd starlight season refused to do anything to change the tempo.

Reply #702939 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Geez R@ndom looks like a wizard. He called PL as champs after watching the pre season.

Reply #702940 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Poll - Highlight of the Men's Grand Final

1. Ettridge sulking after the loss #kleenex #crybaby #suckitup
2. The BC Shimmy Shake #trending #bigbc #iloveitwhenyoucallmebigpoppa
3. Aaron Easther's Bow Tie #styling #layupmade #whynobeardlikekyle
4. R@nD0m & Utley Commentary #entertaining #educatedopinions #goodbanter

Reply #702958 | Report this post


Librarian  
Years ago

If that win doesnt put Pasrsons on some NBL Teams radar for assistant roles I would be stunned. He can get teams to play way above expectations and get complete buy in to his process by his players

Reply #702960 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Man there are some filth on this forum.

I personally think it's fine for Ettirdge to sulk after the game, he puts a lot of effort into the season, and is probably feeling the weight of expectation every year heavier and heavier. They’ve made a ton of GFs lately, so give them some props. Great program and professional.

Hawks thoroughly deserved to win, they wanted it more. Simple as that, whether it was Parsons pep talks or the underdog mentality. Simply wanted the ball more.

I hate some of the shade Wolfpack were throwing around post game, saying it should be a 3 game series. Right after 2 of the biggest games in SBL GF history...

Reply #702967 | Report this post


koberulz  
Years ago

It should be best of three. Makes no sense for the most important round to be the only one that's sudden death. Not sure if they could make it work logistically though.

Reply #702968 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

the qbl introduced best of 3 in 2014. the sbl has only ever had one best of 3 series and that was over two weekends in october 1995 at challenge. 1996 was originally going to have best of 3 again, but ultimately it was a one-game championship decider

Reply #702969 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Have to agree with Parsons NBL comment.
He at least deserves a crack at it.

What he has done over the last 4 years is remarkable.

Takes a struggling team over and within 2 years has them both a championship.
Don't forget both his championship wins were with their best players out injured (Field & Holmen). and heavy underdogs.

Once your lucky, twice you are good.


Reply #703003 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

BC was huge for the Hawks, looked like he turned back the clock to 2012 when he torn up T. Jervis in the final!

What was the point of sitting JB for so long... get him out there, if he fouls out he fouls out... can't do anything just sitting the bench. Bad coaching.

Reply #703009 | Report this post


Anon  
Years ago

Parsons is cementing himself to become one of the best SBL coaches I also would hope he gets a crack at NBL
Hawks need to resign him ASAP for 2019 if they haven't already

Reply #703010 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Etto was heavily out coached, once again.

He blatantly refuses to go to Plan B,C,D and mix anything up.

If Plan A is not working, there is no shame in admitting your losing the chess match and make some adjustments.

His Ego just does not allow him to do this.

3 years in a row they have been favorites and have now lost on the big stage.
Questions do need to be asked.

PS - The solution is not to start pre-season in October, that really is beyond belief!!!!

Reply #703015 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

great wsbl grand final Friday night , a few turnovers and missed layups at crucial times cost Mandurah with out doubt.
also bailey getting her 5th let schagmeyer off the leash.
roscoe,grant had a good battle with palusna and emma klasztorny.
fipps and miholovich cancelled each other out.byrnes solid, brown seemed to run out of steam. played in good spirits as well

Reply #703033 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Billups having 4 fouls is no reason to bench him until the final 4 minutes of the 4th quarter, that was a regrettable decision.

a point scored in the first 6 minutes of the quarter is worth exactly the same as a point scored in the final 4 minutes of the quarter, if he fouls out he sits, if he sits then he sits, same thing right

Reply #703044 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Unfortunately the coach made a real mess of it on all levels.
I guess mistakes do happen.

You have to feel sorry for the guy, maybe the pressure of the last few years got to him.
At the end of the day coaches are human too and while he may give off the reflection of being confident/arrogant etc maybe that is just a defense mechanism of his, to the outside world looking in, he certainly has not been able to handle the big stage very well at all.

Reply #703047 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

"Parsons is cementing himself to become one of the best SBL coaches I also would hope he gets a crack at NBL"

yeah ok. win a few sbl championships and get a gig in the NBL? have you looked at the assistant coaches? all are former players or coaches who have developed players. Who has Parsons developed that is on the cusp of NBL or junior national teams? don't get me wrong - he is a great SBL coach, but thats about it. Assistant coaches need background in scouting and development theses day. Computers etc.

Reply #703048 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Technically Etto would be a better chance in the NBL with his background and connections working with Basketball Australia. If he can't get a gig parsons won’t be able too.

NBL assistants are Matt Nielsen, Kevin Brooks, Mike Kelly (now Head Coach), Judd Flavell, Copeland etc all former players. Of they are Jamie O’loughlin and Justin Scheuller with Australian team success on the junior level.

Reply #703049 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

yeah ok. win a few sbl championships and get a gig in the NBL? have you looked at the assistant coaches? all are former players or coaches who have developed players. Who has Parsons developed that is on the cusp of NBL or junior national teams? don't get me wrong - he is a great SBL coach, but thats about it. Assistant coaches need background in scouting and development theses day. Computers etc.

+++++++++++++++

Hahah Yeah NBL really developes players.
For the last 10years we have have one local WA player (Hire) who is in the top 10 players at Perth Wildcats.

Reply #703050 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

my point exactly. SBL doesn't develop nbl players, why take a coach from there?

Reply #703052 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

So your saying he shouldn't be given a chance in the NBL because he hasn’t got experience in scouting or development or computers?
Ok

Reply #703055 | Report this post


Anon  
Years ago

Parsons has developed Cummings, Hamilton and Clarke all of whom made significant contributions in the finals series. That's not bad as junior talent is thinly spread after the guys go to college and AIS.
He also coaches state teams. I think he is on a journey developing his coaching resume and is going really well so far. As a state and SBL coach you can only work with what's around you and Parsons is getting a lot from what he has.
His scouting and recruiting couldn't be questioned either at this stage. Andy Stewart made it to WNBL level from SBL and there's no reason Parsons can't. It is rare to find a coach who has total commitment from his players as Parsons does, just ask 10 or 11 SBL coaches.

Reply #703059 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Thanks Parso

Reply #703062 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Parson's has come along way since is rookie season as coach at East Perth.

Reply #703063 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

East Perth is a death sentence for any player or coach, that club is a disgrace

Reply #703064 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

i guess the call on wolves not having a matchup for Brian Carlwell was accurate
21pts 18rb 2bl 64%FG

It will be interesting to see how 2019 shapes up for the wolves. their success has really come on the back of illiadis, salinas and huntington in their primes and then adding some decent imports/pro guys around them.
All 3 of these guys are coming towards the tail end of their careers and whilst they may have a few more seasons in their legs, how many will they have where they can be at the top of the league?

Reply #703066 | Report this post


Anon  
Years ago

Motivation will be the issue. The Wolves team did not look as motivated as the Hawks on Saturday. It shows in the 1% ers, desperation and support for each other.

Reply #703070 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

I think people will find Parsons is quite happy to stay at Perry Lakes as long as they want him. He would 100% love to coach at the highest levels of ever presented the opportunity but he also isn't sitting by the phone expecting a call. He loves coaching the Hawks and he loves the SBL. He has played at higher levels around Australia (SEABL amd QBL)and has seen the way it works. He’s not really that inexperienced as some like to speculate. He’s won a chip as a player at SEABL level. So he’s been around a bit.

Reply #703082 | Report this post


Lol  
Years ago

Parsons was a player who got cut from the bottom team in the SBL being swans when he played. To suggest he "played at the higher levels" is a joke. The only way he would've made an drank team is by favouritism or bribing someone. He was a fat, lazy, slow 3pt shooter who overshot the ball, overrated his own talent and couldn’t defend his own shadow. Maybe that’s why the above poster conveniently forgot to mention Parson’s days as a (very fringe) sbl player.

Don’t bullshit those who have been around long enough to know!

He has done a good job coaching of late and has been extremely fortunate to be in a position where he has the resources to pay for and recruit top level talent. There are better coaches around who haven’t had that same opportunity but given it would probably have 4 or 5 “chips” by now.

Reply #703097 | Report this post


Lol  
Years ago

Previous post spell check changed seabl to frank.. maybe my phone knew something, the previous poster was likely drunk.. probably Parsons himself.. still overrates his own talent hahaha

Reply #703098 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Name the better coaches who would have had 4-5 rings by now? I'm waiting. Clearly he is the standard in the SBL at the moment. Plenty of great programs with good resources don’t win championships. Look at Willo, Gero and Stirling.
Seems like Lol is a former player/coach who is a tad upset at someone else’s success.
Parsons is a SEABL champion whether you like it or not. He will be the first person to poke fun at his playing career. He knows he wasn’t more than a fringe player. You seem to think the above poster was trying to make out that Parson was a star player.
They were actually saying that his experience at the higher level isn’t as non existent as some may think. Not once did they make out that he was a star. I guess when you are unhappy in your own lack of success you like to lash out at others who have had success.

Reply #703109 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

If your going to start verbally attacking people be Brave enough to put your name to the post Lol

Reply #703110 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

when is the S.B.L awards evening . going to be a few surprises on that night.

Reply #703123 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Quote
He has done a good job coaching of late and has been extremely fortunate to be in a position where he has the resources to pay for and recruit top level talent. There are better coaches around who haven't had that same opportunity but given it would probably have 4 or 5 "chips" by now.
End Quote


Wow, this could not be more incorrect if you tried.
You basically have said the opposite of what has actually happened.

That hawks team that won on the weekend would be the weakest list Hawks have had for last handful of years.

Reply #703125 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

If your winning Grand Finals against more talented teams that generally means you doing a pretty good job.

Have a look of the list of talented teams in the SBL this year.

But somehow... someway...
Purser/Cummings/Smith and a Import who many teams wouldn't even take with their import slots got it done.




Reply #703135 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

I would like to hear from the Wolves coach on what went wrong?
Love to see his take on it.

Reply #703141 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

didnt train at bendat enough

Reply #703149 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

why do the post that are less than complimentary to the sexual predators in the league get removed by the moderators but posts that take snipes at other clubs/individuals remain?

Reply #703169 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Jesus..............

Reply #703181 | Report this post


Andrew  
Years ago

A message from the Wolves President:
"Budgets are approved, recruitment targets identified."

http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-892-0-0-0&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=63123345

"I am confident that we will be able to act quickly and be in a position to announce some high-profile signings over the coming weeks and months."

Reply #703182 | Report this post


SET UP CREW  
Years ago

They need to figure it out and fast!

The members WONT stand for this!

Reply #703190 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Shame Ben has already signed for 2019.

Maybe a fresh start for all parties is what is needed.

Reply #703191 | Report this post


Lakovik  
Years ago

What's next for the Hawks?

They have a couple solid players in their prime, a deep bench, stable set up but have room to grow with the young guys they have in the squad?

Dynasty?

Reply #703192 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

So the president is basically saying "We weren't good enough. Our juniors definitely aren't good enough. So just like we did to Stirling a few years ago to get Seb and Trian, we will do the same now to other clubs by $$tealing their player$ and then a couple of years down the track, call them 'our own' " - Great message to your members, in particular any budding juniors coming through. Wolfpack Basketball: Destination of choice for unquestionable arrogance and open cheque books!

Reply #703193 | Report this post


Inspired coaching  
Years ago

Could Conrad Francis get a look in for a head coaching gig?

Apparently he's the brains behind the Hawks set up.

Reply #703194 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

since 2016, the Wolves have taken 4 Ls... ouch

Reply #703198 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Wolves need to be ruthless.
The time to act is now.

Sack Ben Ettridge tonight.
Call presser 9am tomorrow.
Announce Matt Parsons as coach on a godfather 2 year deal.







Reply #703201 | Report this post


Anon  
Years ago

"Could Conrad Francis get a look in for a head coaching gig?

Apparently he's the brains behind the Hawks set up."

Pigs arse is he.

Reply #703202 | Report this post


Anon  
Years ago

Hawks next year will have B Carlwell naturalised and two imports added. Look out world.

Reply #703204 | Report this post


anon  
Years ago

Facts on where you would prefer to be as a junior (i.e. those yet to break into the SBL as a regular).

Based on top 4-6 metro teams....

Joondalup - 8 juniors given opportunities - 293 mins played
Stirling - 3 juniors - 198 minutes
Perth Redbacks - 10 juniors - 316 minutes
Perry Lakes - 3 juniors - 19 minutes
lakeside - 6 juniors - 197 minutes
Willetton - 6 juniors - 181 minutes (excl Luke Jackson)

This excludes the likes of players like Ironmonger, Wellsteed, M Clarke, Coopera Hamilton, Nordhoek, Thwaites, etc - i.e. those getting regular games.

If you want to be given an opportunity to hit the court for a chance to prove yourself - and to be involved as part of a program there are some clubs that are doing - and some that aren't.

Etto and Lacko looking pretty respectable in this aren't they

Reply #703205 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Oh how cute, Etto and Lacko have caught up for lunch.

Reply #703208 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

How can you exclude "juniors" like Clarke and Hamilton from PL when they are 18 to 20 years old? Cole Heath is another I would classify as a junior. They have all received real playing time as opposed to a minute a game in blow outs (which is hardly opportunity or development).

Your stat for Redbacks - 10 players playing 316 minutes over 30 games (including finals) works out on average as a minute a game i.e. sub Redhage/Barrow/Roberts/Hussey etc off now we have won this game comfortably and stick our kids on for 30 seconds. There is no pathway there.

Reply #703210 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

^^what a lot of crap, lets manipulate stats and definitions of a junior to try to prove a point!

Reply #703214 | Report this post


anon  
Years ago

Have exluded similar players from each other squad. Gattorna and Garang platyed about 600 minutes during the year.

Cole Heath, Hamilton and Clarke played about 900 minutes

same same - some clubs went deeper down a list. The comment was about a club not giving juniors an opportunity - it is far from it - they are involved in the program on a daily basis

Reply #703215 | Report this post


Anon  
Years ago

What a crap lot of manipulated stats. You have no idea what development of players means. It certainly isn't making promises to them, giving 20 seconds of garbage time and then kicking them out of the roster when the finals come along.

Reply #703216 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

I also like how you have excluded rockingham out of that list, who aside from Hire, Washington & White - are all locals. Show me any 16-18yo who got more minutes than Travers this year - That's your REAL development right there. Add to that the likes of J Beard, Roberts & C Beard, they all play regular minutes but you fail to put that stat line up there.

Reply #703217 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Guys listen up,
This is how you develope youngsters.


Firstly in the offseason bring in a whole starting 5 from outside your club.
Make sure you pay them well too, this is very important.

Secondly you must bring in people like Alex Loughton to play a handful of meaningless games to start the year, and deprive your locals of valuable experience and minutes.
Make sure you pay him too.

Then make sure you do a heap of articles praising the young guys, make sure you mention its not the 5 guys you have brought in from outside the club or the one hit wonders that makes this team great, but the young guys.
Also say how you have developed them all.

Then make sure you don't give the young locals any minutes until your up by at least 25 points with 3 mins left in the 4th.

Then do a few more articles.

Then come finals when the guys you have brought in get fouls and have to sit, scratch your head and wonder why the locals cant get it done.

Reply #703219 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Isn't development done in training and the D League. If you show you can play at the D League level and you bring it in training the chances are you will get a few spot minutes in the MSBL team. Not everything needs to be handed to young players. They have to earn it.
Looking at that graphic which Jnrs did Joondalup play this season? They certainly didn’t play in the GF or in the Finals series.

Reply #703220 | Report this post


NO ETHICS  
Years ago

Well, now we've opened up the can of worms, let's have an intelligent conversation about it ! How ethical is to charge your ambitious rookies and youngsters to play SBL
Under the guise of 'expert coaching', Therefore generating more cash to pay to the imports and stars ??? I personally think it's a disgrace, and the coach and club involved in this extremely dodgy and even possibly corrupt practice should be investigated and asked Show their books and give an explanation to the basketball community. I know many young people who have come through the ranks of SBL without having to hand cash over to arrogant coaches who feel they should pay for the chance, that they may or may not be good enough for.
What do you guys think. ?? If you'd had to pay for the opportunity, would you have done it ? Could your family afford it. What about the youngsters who can't afford these huge 'coaching fees'.

Reply #703223 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Is that what Lako does?

Reply #703224 | Report this post


Wolves outplayed on Saturday - full credit to PL, a fairytale season and one that is very character defining.

The wolves are wounded but astonishingly wealthy.

Look for a strong, continuing junior development pathway (D league champions 2018) and some great signatures.

Keep an eye on your backwards.

Sold

Reply #703232 | Report this post


NO ETHICS  
Years ago

Reply #703234 | Report this post


NO  
Years ago

Reply #703235 | Report this post


NO  
Years ago

Reply #703236 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Which club charges jnrs for extra coaching? I think you will find that the extra coaching that is done is completely separate to anything to do with the SBL programs. They don't charge kids to play SBL. These coaching programs are legitimate businesses. Anyone can access them. You don’t have to be a WABL or SBL jnr to do them. Not sure how they could be penalized for running a small business that’s separate to the club. If the business employees players from the club then so be it. Every player at every club has that right and opportunity to do something similar if they want.

Reply #703243 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Solid words from the President.

You might not like 'the Pack', but if you measure success by how often they remain in the top echelon, you’d say they’re going a good job. Look at the Spurs, every year people know the are going to be there, or there abouts. They might only have a few chips to show in the last 10 years, but they have been amongst it EVERY year.

Britt and Hunter are taking professionalism of the SBL to another level, and I’m sure if you asked anyone, theyd want 14 Wolves over 14 Eastern Suns/Eagles.

I don’t like the insinuation that they are driving money from juniors to seniors, or that locking in memberships for next season means they can secure better players. But maybe I drew that conclusion myself.

Think of the teams that you know will be top 8 next year, Wolves will be one of them. That’s success.

Reply #703248 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

The CEO and coaching staff posing under anonymous now, lots of guts from the wolfpack. Next thing you know they will be selling us that ben is the most down to earth and humble coach in the league. The only thing saturday proved is that the head coach is nothing without luke and that the wolfpack faithful are quick to turn on their own when anticipated success does not eventuate

Reply #703257 | Report this post


koberulz  
Years ago

I don't know why I bother reading the SBL threads anymore.

Reply #703262 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

im reasonably sure that when r@andom opened this conversation or thread this is not the direction he was hoping it would head.
lets talk about the upcoming awards this weekend/ new coaches entering the frey for the following season .
whats happeneing out in the country regarding their coaches . buccs,giants ,slammers etc.
this conversation at the moment is pointless.

Reply #703269 | Report this post


NO ETHICS  
Years ago

Me thinks he doth protest too much.

Reply #703271 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Koberulz - Pls promise us.

Reply #703277 | Report this post


R@nD0m  
Years ago

Yes to see the ridiculous crap being written on here is silly to say the least.

Who I think for awards:

Men's COTY - Parsons (Hawks)
Men's MVP - Kevin Davis (Suns)
Men's Most Improved - Justin Beard (Flames)
Women's COTY - Mansfield (Lightning)
Women's MVP - Brown (Magic)
Women's Most Improved - Jewel Williams (Suns)
Referee of the Year - Steve Diconza
Most Improved Referee - Kyle Easther

Reply #703279 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

is It safe to say that if Lako leaves Perth that Nix would be a shoo in?

Reply #703281 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Given that the votes exclude finals I'm going with:

Men's COTY - Ray Evans (Buccs)
Men's MVP - Justin King (Senators)
Men's Most Improved - Justin Beard (Flames)
Women's COTY - Charles Nix (Redbacks)
Women's MVP - Ali Schwagmeyer (Lightning)
Women's Most Improved - Jewel Williams (Suns)
Referee of the Year - Steve Diconza
Most Improved Referee - Scott Campbell

Reply #703283 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Charles nix has that womens side primed for a tilt next season he wont be coaching the men that is for sure.

Reply #703286 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

I assume he would have them primed every year for a tilt, they are far from a certainty, there is a group of about six teams which you can bank on being in the mix next year.

Reply #703291 | Report this post


Luigi  
Years ago

Men's COTY - Parsons (Hawks)
Men's MVP - Billups (Wolves)
Men's Most Improved - Justin Beard (Flames)
Women's COTY - Mansfield (Lightning)
Women's MVP - Ali Schwagmeyer (Lightning)
Women's Most Improved - Jewel Williams (Suns)
Referee of the Year - Copes
Most Improved Referee - Scott Campbell

Reply #703295 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

I dont know why the SBL doesnt award a rookie of the year award?

australiabasket does which is great as it at least gives some recognition to the top rookie performer

who do you think the rookies of the year would be for MSBL and WSBL?

Luke Travers from Rockingham is my pick for the Men

Reply #703310 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

depends on rookie definition, Travers is a gun but listed as playing 10 games in 2017.

Reply #703318 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

we are going to have the simmons v mitchell argument over definition of a rookie?

Reply #703324 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

There's no rookie award therefore no discussion needed!?

Reply #703327 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

fun fact: The Eagles womens team have won more games than lost in a season 3 times in their SBL history (1989, 2010, 2011). They have also set winless seasons 3 times (1993, 1998, 2018)

Of their 3 seasons with positive records, each have resulted in playing finals, once of which resulted in a grand final appearance...

East Perth, just like Stirling, were a great District association. The women's team contested six consecutive grand finals between 1976 to 1981 (they won four straight championships 1977-80).

Reply #703337 | Report this post


interesting  
Years ago

What import movement will we see in men's SBL:

Players from the below list will likely get interest from other places:
- Alexander
- Sovine
- King
- Billups
- Sharpe
- Stewart

Reply #703341 | Report this post


Anon  
Years ago

Parsons has had a lot to do with developing Grida who is currently on an NBL roster?

Reply #703342 | Report this post


Anon  
Years ago

East Perth men were a powerhouse when they were called Highgate. But it doesn't mean shit now. Fun fact

Reply #703344 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Eagles women are a mess

Reply #703354 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Well after reading all that, it will be very interesting to see what coach movement there will be this year.

Would love to hear opinions, both men's and women’s.

Reply #703356 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

I think it's no secret East Perth Men will be back in the GF next year with their Head Coach signing...

Reply #703380 | Report this post


Anon  
Years ago

No secret because Forde has already been announced.

So what you are saying is that the cats players and DPs will flick to the Eagles....

Reply #703407 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

MSBL- COACHES

HAWKS- parsons - confirmed,

WOLVES- ettridge - gone

FLAMES - samuelson saved by a semi-final berth ?

SENATORS- no clue

REDBACKS- lakovic -

BUCCS - evans to have one last crack with wunder and ralph.

TIGERS - black would be hanging on by a thread.

LIGHTNING- the canadain safe as a house -COTY 18

COUGARS - nener

SUNS - Looking for a new coach

MAGIC - trahair one more year , im guessing

SLAMMERS - looking for a new coach - a new identity

GIANTS - is rubbery really the answer - NO !!

EAST PERTH - adam forde.



WSBL

LIGHTNING - Mansfield COTY and mayor of bibra lake.

MAGIC - miegel gone again ?

REDBACKS - Nix - confirmed

SUNS - Knowles

FLAMES - petrick , unconfirmed

TIGERS - parker a 2yr extension.

SENATORS - Clarke unconfirmed - 3yrs of what

HAWKS - smith

SLAMMERS - harper unconfirmed , player movement ?

COUGARS - Thompson ( figjam )

EAGLES - fischer

WOLVES - looking for coach and help


please fill in the spaces if you know anything or want to share anything

Reply #703427 | Report this post


Anon  
Years ago

Senators advertising for WSBL coach on FB

Reply #703431 | Report this post


Anon  
Years ago

Ettridge confirmed for 2019.

Reply #703432 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Rumour has Petrik replacing Samuelson as Flames mens coach

Reply #703435 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

More importantly is the assistant at Wolves men's team remaining?

Reply #703443 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Wolves - Ettridge to coach regular season and then hand over the reigns for finals.

Reply #703444 | Report this post


Greeny  
Years ago

Think Black signed a 2 year contract

Reply #703445 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

MSBL- COACHES

HAWKS- Parsons - 2018 GF

WOLVES- Ettridge - announced via Wolves web

FLAMES - Cooper (unannounced)

SENATORS- Ellis (unannounced)

REDBACKS- Lakovic (unannounced)

BUCCS - Evans (unannounced)

TIGERS - Black - signed multi year exp 2020

LIGHTNING- Daniels - signed multi year exp 2020

COUGARS - Nener (unnannounced)

SUNS - Kuhn (rumours)

MAGIC - Utley (rumours)

SLAMMERS - Goff (unannounced)

GIANTS - Rubbery (unannounced)

EAST PERTH - Adam Forde (rumours)

Reply #703456 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

lol at parsons developing grida

i dont think he would claim that one.


lol at Mansfield mayor of bibra lake, funny and a great call

lol at everyone referring to Rubery as rubbery

Reply #703459 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Is Kuhn still alive?

Reply #703460 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Has anything been released from losing GF coaches post game?

Would like to see Ettridge take on the game?
What went wrong etc etc
Normally they do this.

Reply #703470 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Is S.Goff confirmed at the Slammers just unannounced?

Reply #703472 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Unannounced

Reply #703475 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

That is gold

Reply #703477 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

How did you get this piece of knowledge?

Reply #703478 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

so who is headed to malaysia with parso this year?

Reply #703482 | Report this post


Greeny  
Years ago

Surely the Kuhn rumour is a load of crap.
Why would they go back to that.
Time to move out of the 70's thinking.

Reply #703485 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

A bunch of Wolves players are going to Malaysia. Want to know what it feels like to player for a winning coach.

Reply #703494 | Report this post


Anon  
Years ago

Rubery no longer living in Kalgoorlie - Confirmed

Reply #703495 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

What happened to Catalano?

Reply #703506 | Report this post


anon  
Years ago

"so who is headed to malaysia with parso this year?"

I guess this is a tournament. Anyone know the name of it?

Reply #703542 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

former goldfields giants coach jeff Williamson has thrown his hat into the ring to coach the Kalgoorlie based team in 2019.

Reply #703548 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

It's been almost a week since the mighty hawks gave the Wolfpack are beautiful hiding. Ohhhhhhh it’s good to be a bit hawkish in times like these.

Reply #703572 | Report this post


DaHuzyBru  
Years ago

ahhhwooooo

Reply #703580 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Waiting for Ettridge's comments.

I want to know how they lost the unlosable game?
How he feels about the 3-peat?
Is that his worse loss as the head coach?
Is he planning on going for 4 in a row?
Will they now start pre-season in September to rectify?

Reply #703606 | Report this post


Greenwood Gazette  
Years ago

Your local community newspaper in the northern suburbs, we caught up with Joondalup Wolves Head Coach Ben Ettridge following the Grand Final last Saturday night:

GG: Ben you made a quick exit behind the grandstand after the game, what was the reasoning behind that?

BE: Yeah look congratulationa to the Hawks first of all, they were the better team on the night and if we had our time again I'm sure the result would have been different. They hit some lucky baskets, we struggled with how the refs targeted Jaylen a bit we thought, alot of 50/50 calls against him which could have gone either way really played a huge role in determining the outcome of the game

GG: Ok but you haven't actually answered my question - why did you walk straight behind the grandstand after the customary shaking of opposition hands? There were mixed reports you were consoling a player, then other reports suggesting you were looking for where your coaching knowledge and skill set which appeared to have gone for the previous two hours

BE: Ok first of all we have created a strong sense of club and brotherhood within the wolfpack family and if one of our own is distraught, then I will do everything in my power to give them the support required. We are one of the most successful clubs in the state if not country since I took over this previously lacklustre program and we pride ourselves on ensuring that we look down on the rest of the League regardless of however many times we appear to have choked on the big stage in recent years. In regards to where my coaching knowledge and skill was on Saturday night, you will find it was attending his sister's wedding.

GG: Ok final question, being your third loss in a Grand Final in a row, do you accept any responsibility for the underperforming results or are there other factors to take into account

BE: Under no circumstances was the result this year or the previous two years, my fault. We have lobbied the League vigorously in that time to make the Grand Final a three game series, particularly when the opposition side in it's current format gets to essentially host the one-off Grand Final on their home court. It will also mean that being in a much more affluent area of the city, certain demographics won't make the journey up to our state of the art home stadium HBF Arena thus alleviating any potential crowd control issues or heckling from wives of opposition coaches or things of that nature. We ARE the destination of choice for Basketball in WA and the sooner we start getting some respect for all that I have done for this program and the sport in general in this state, the better off the game will be.


DISCLAIMER: Parties mentioned in this article may or may not have had anything to do with the actual content of the article. For more information or to see if this article is suitable for you, download the free how to write a fake article but do it humorously guidelines at www.sorrynotsorry.com.haha ; Greenwood Gazette is a fictitious journalistic endeavour and if you are offended by our offerings please download the complaints pdf at www.threepeatchokers.now.ok

Reply #703617 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

you had me enthralled until "look down on the rest of the League" haha almost believable until then

Reply #703620 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Brilliant!!! And scarily accurate as well haha

Reply #703621 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

#13unluckyforsome

Reply #703624 | Report this post


Anon  
Years ago

You'd want to change your name to the Greenwood Gazelle to get away from the wolf pack of lawyers they'll have after you.
And I loved it.

Reply #703626 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Good on him for speaking out, I don't agree really with what he said but also not surprised by it either.

At least he spoke up tho.

He has to accept some of this responsibility.
3 Times he been favourite and talked the talk but couldn't get the result!

Reply #703629 | Report this post


Anon  
Years ago

F M D.

Reply #703640 | Report this post


Haha  
Years ago

703629 has to be MC doesn't it?!

Reply #703641 | Report this post


True to script  
Years ago

Perry Lakes folk, assumeldy, as who else and why else unless rampant jealousy, you're proving to be the most obxoxious, ignorant l, ungracious and wildly entitled echo chambers in WA basketball.

Won the game in superb style - enjoy it but save the drivel and vitriol.

Wolves not flash but they’ll know this - big decisions to be made - expect some leadership change to show club had learnt lessons.

As an East Perth loyalist, I’m excited by this 2019 wildcats alignment and hope we land some 'big’ fish.

Bring on 2019

Reply #703655 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

East Perth will still be trash. Honestly which players from the Wildcats setup is even close to coming to your club. Considering the only ones likely to be avail for the SBL season will be the DPs ( both of them already employed by their clubs) and maybe Tom Jervis. Everyone else is more likely to play NZBL or SEABL like this season.

Reply #703660 | Report this post


Andrew  
Years ago

I'd say Tom Jervis will be going back to Brisbane in the NBL off season to be with his family.

Reply #703664 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Billups & Schwagmeyer MVPs

Reply #703718 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Purser was the best player in the league last season. People are napping. First team All MSBL and All Defensive team.

Reply #703719 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Dave Daniels and Craig Mansfield COY. Parsons a bit stiff to miss out

Reply #703720 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Daniels coach of the year with both imports in sbl first team vrs Parsons who wins the lot witout star import ? Joke

Reply #703721 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Hawks improved by 6 wins. Lakeside by 4 wins... Hawks went on12 game win streak to finish regular season which included all 7 other playoff teams.

Reply #703722 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Purser a bit of a surprise in all star five. Even Isenbarger - would have gone King or Ross as a guard spot. Field, Billups and Alexander all deserved.

Reply #703723 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Top 5 Mens MVP voting:
Billups
Field
Morse (?!?)
Isenbarger
Purser

Reply #703724 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Coach of the year isn't just about improvement relative to the previous season. It’s about performance when compared against expectations, either Parsons or Daniels are deserving winners and good choices, and given Parsons won a GF last weekend I’m not sure he’d really care about it.

Reply #703725 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Both teams improved 4 places from last season. Hawks took a much bigger step though going from a perennial 8th seed to the champs. It's a shame they can’t include finals in their votes. I think it’s just a given that any team Parsons coaches now will end up being pretty good. That’s why it will be tough for him to win coach of the year again. Their is an expectation for his teams to produce. His team will need to win 22 + games next season to even get a sniff at COTY.

Reply #703733 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Ex Willetton Tigers Head Coach Matt Foster has been announced as the Head Coach of Hume City Broncos in the Big V.

http://www.broncosbasketball.com.au/images/u/files/MEDIA%20RELEASE%20for%20SCM%20Coach.pdf

Reply #703792 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Slammers announce coaching vacancy for the men, Shane Goff still a lock?

Reply #703798 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Pretty sure he left half way through last year and took his kid with him as well

Reply #703800 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Correct and that's why I am shocked by the rumours

Reply #703803 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

"Ex Willetton Tigers Head Coach Matt Foster" lol who cares

Reply #703805 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

a major award winner from the M.S.B.L is on the move . looking for richer pastures , not greener pastures however.

Reply #703807 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Its 2018 not 2012. Move on

Reply #703808 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Jalen Billups to the South West

Reply #703809 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

In all seriousness please spill the beans

Reply #703832 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Travis durnin to play for the giants?

Reply #703849 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Giants were a basket case this year

Reply #703864 | Report this post


Anon  
Years ago

I wouldn't say they were a basket case. Remember they beat Flames, Senators and Wolves towards the end of the year, plus had close losses to Hawks, Lightning and Tigers.

If they get their team back for next year, plus add the likes of a Travis Durnin and someone else, they're back in the mix.

Reply #703872 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Travis Durnin won't make any difference, he's not that good at all. Just played on a really bad team. Good stats, bad team guy.

Reply #703889 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

they won 5 games and finished last on the ladder

travis durnin isnt going to turn that around even if he is an up and comer

Reply #703890 | Report this post


Andrew  
Years ago

Introducing the 2018 Melville Prestige Honda SBL Select Team who will be competing in the Malaysia Hoops Challenge in Kuala Lumpur this month:

Head Coach: Matt Parsons
Assistant Coach: Lennon Smartt
Damien Scott (Willetton Tigers)
Jackson Hussey (Perth Redbacks)
Bailey Cole-Heath (Perry Lakes Hawks)
Rowan Mackenzie (Lakeside Lightning)
Mason Bragg (Lakeside Lightning)
Matthew Adekponya
Travis Hayto (Perry Lakes Hawks)
Liam Hislop (Lakeside Lightning)
Nic Lawrence (Mandurah Magic)
Melusi Mkhwananzi (Rockingham Flames)

Reply #703892 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

terribly random ass team haha this malaysia comp cant be too great

Reply #703898 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Terrible random ass team that would hand you your ass if you ever got out from behind your keyboard.

Reply #703901 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Quote[So your saying he shouldn't be given a chance in the NBL because he hasn't got experience in scouting or development or computers?
Ok]

Not saying it's right, saying its how it is. All coaches in NBL are either former players, or have scouting/analytic type backgrounds.

And am I wrong? Nbl season right around the corner, who has he signed with? Meanwhile Luke Brennan joins the Wildcats coaching staff, most likely because of his background doing video and scout with the Australian wheelchair team.

Reply #703902 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Heard the Brennan onto the Wildcats staff one on the weekend. That's great news and hard earnt

Will be an asset with his background in the Aussie program for a few years

Reply #703903 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

The Malaysia thing is good comp, lots of international teams with some talent but in terms of making up the squad... it's just whoever says "yes" when asked (if asked). Not much "Prestige" about it haha

Reply #703936 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

That would be why it's called the Select team as every club is given the opportunity to select players to be involved.
It’s good exposure for the players and league

Reply #703945 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

the malaysia select team. definition of small ball!

Bragg
Hussey
Adekponya
Scott
Smartt (player coach)

what a starting 5

Reply #703960 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

TVL back in charge at Cockburn. Anything could happen down there.

Couple of stalwarts leaving the women's team already. Young gun on the way out to.

Reply #703961 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Let the circus begin at Cockburn if that is true

Who has departed? That women's team can't afford to lose any young guns

Reply #703962 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

izzy miotti would be the one girl leaving I would think, I heard she hasn't been happy there for a while.

Reply #703965 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Wow, no one kicks their youngsters to the curb quite like Cockburn.

Reply #703980 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

TVL great management move putting her back on the scene

Reply #703984 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

this Malaysian team is piss poor, the select team work well together

Reply #703998 | Report this post


anon  
Years ago

Malaysia team coached by Jamie Pearlman... a lot for him to work on!
SBL team chugging along nicely.

Nice to see the livestream available.

Reply #704003 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

"Wow, no one kicks their youngsters to the curb quite like Cockburn."

You have no idea what you're talking about. Tell us who you're referring to then... ?

Reply #704026 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Great management? Good one

Reply #704027 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Malaysia team coached by Jamie Pearlman... a lot for him to work on!
SBL team chugging along nicely.

Not his A team - this is not the team that competes ASEAN league.

Reply #704049 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

In the past, Vague, Scott etc.... even Chan and Holmes left (before heading back)....more recently Vinci, Cowan, Miotti....What turns them all off?

Reply #704060 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Vague left because Adam Ford was the wildcats assistant and the head coach of EP - lasted 6 weeks so he got shafted there.
Scott left with Nener to get paid.
Chan and Holmes went for opportunity but found out pretty quickly the grass wasn't greener at Suns.
Vinci - no one cared.
There's plenty of juniors getting a run under Nener, prob more than there ever has been.

Reply #704062 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Cougars do not pay players.
Only club that does'nt.

So of course you will get some players going to leave for some pocket change.
Fair enough.

But its very hard to recruit outside talent because they don't pay players, so as a result Cougars more then anyone rely on the juniors 100%.

Reply #704065 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

If Cougars are not prepared to pay some players then maybe in good conscience they should withdraw from a semi-professional basketball league and stop wasting people's time.

Reply #704067 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Cougars are irrelevant anyway so who cares.

Reply #704068 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

redbacks dont pay any players either

Reply #704071 | Report this post


Anonomouse  
Years ago

Cockburn are not irrelevant. They give some 200 kids the opportunity to play, develop and progress. They won an SBL Championship a few years back. May not be at their strongest point right now but that can turn around quickly. I am a long term member of another club so no bias.

Reply #704072 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

The Cougars women's program has been bad since the 1980s. They have done nothing in the SBL era

Reply #704073 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Slammers still advertising head coaching role so assuming Goff hasn't got the job?

Reply #704079 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

So which men's job do you think Charles Nix is taking?

Reply #704115 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

great to see and hear about WA COUNTRY product alex ducas signed and ready for div -1 ncaa college at TCU texas Christian university.

Reply #704116 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Wolves doing Wolves things

Good get

Reply #704120 | Report this post


Anonomouse  
Years ago

Why has Nix told Redbacks to get Nic'd? Wouldn't be going to Wolves to learn from BE, he already knows how to lose. This will be four clubs in four years.

Reply #704130 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

know ryan benson and the board need to find a replacement again !! I don't think they would be at all happy with Charles nix movement.
tim rendullic might get a go at it finally , however there would be some very good coaches available to take this team on.

Reply #704132 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Bensons not envolved with Redbacks anymore, And he was the one that got nixy to the club.
Benson had a fall out with general manager and left and thats probably why nixy left

Reply #704135 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

what a shambles , feel sorry for the womens team .

Reply #704136 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Isn't Christian Rice the GM there? Amazing that could happen in the women yet Lacko gets to keep the men's job in perpetuity.

Reply #704138 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

if Lakos staying I actually feel more sorry for the mens team, just joshin!

Reply #704140 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Nix leaving is Ariana Grandes fault

Reply #704141 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Cut the grass and watch for snakes

Reply #704143 | Report this post


Anon  
Years ago

Dominos

Reply #704145 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Ok to be honest, from an outsider looking in.


Wolves/Cockburn/Perry Lakes and Lakeside (Under Andy) over the course of last 10-15years have always had the best system in place.
They play a decent style, always competitive, well respected, hard to play against, have culture, core group is local talent.

When u play any of above you always know your in for the fight.
They don't pay $$$ trying to hit home runs.


PS - Imagine if Cougars were allowed to have 2 imports like every other team over last 10yrs.
Could be another 3+ championships, maybe more!!



Reply #704152 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Cougars are allowed to and have had good imports!

Reply #704154 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

No, only have free imports.
When I say free I mean they get a house/phone/car.
No cash. Sometimes maybe $100 a week to get by.
Very hard to get good ones with those restrictions.

The years they have good imports they basically win titles.

Reply #704175 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

lol. If Cockburn were allowed imports? THEY ARE allowed Importa?!

Am I missing something. They choose not to spend money on imports 2 imports, every year they've had at least one. The year they did win they had 2, Lane and goode. Both were paid.

Reply #704181 | Report this post


Cry Baby  
Years ago

Ryan Benson is a cry baby who is perpetually offended- I'm not suprised

Reply #704196 | Report this post


Ball out  
Years ago

Any news about current coaching vacancies?

Kalamunda, Rocko, South West, Goldfields Men?

Stirling, Mandurah, Redbacks, South West, Eagles, Rocko Women?

Heard whispers of a Kuhn 2nd circle at Kalamunda, surely not...

Reply #704219 | Report this post


Anon  
Years ago

Several sources in Rockingham saying that long time Women's coach Petrik will be tje new Men's Head Coach at the Flames. With his assistant over in Canada at present as an assistant coach at a college over there, could see a huge change for that Women's program

Reply #704261 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Several 'sauces' ? Likely one guy told you.. and he is wrong.

Reply #704291 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

SBL select team, could potentially beat NBA teams

Reply #704351 | Report this post


anon  
Years ago

They did well winning the tournament but I wouldn't go as far as to say they could beat NBA teams! :D

Reply #704383 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Think the NBA comment might've just been someone with a sour taste in their mouth
Congratulations to the them and for promoting the league, it surely does a lot more than all the negative post on this forum

Reply #704385 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

i would be very suprised if kalamunda go back to coach boom boom warren kuhn

although it would be fun to see 7'2 Luke Neville back in the SBL shooting jimmys from 2 meters outside the 3.

Reply #704421 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

I doubt Kuhn's heart could stand another season

Reply #704708 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Any rumoured player movement yet? Seems to have been a quiet couple of weeks since season end. Usually there are heaps of stories floating around by now.

Reply #704978 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Craig Watts to take over from Randy Miegel at Mandurah

Reply #705238 | Report this post


Anon  
Years ago

Craig Watts cannot Coach to save himself. Now this drop kick really is the walking ego, worse still
he knows nothing of the game.

The proof will be in the pudding- the team will be much worse next year and after that many players will be leaving.

The likes of Mansfield will have a field day exploiting his lack of know how.

Reply #705239 | Report this post


Rocket Man  
Years ago

Reply #705240 | Report this post


Rocket Man  
Years ago

Maddie Allen resigned with Rocko, does this mean Petrik will return to women?

Rumours of many women on the move this year. Could be interesting

Reply #705241 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

tayah burrows will be playing for some-one in perth as her family has moved from bunbury - the new girls playing for the lynx are probably already been targeted by local clubs. expect to see perry lakes strengthen further .

Reply #705242 | Report this post


Anon  
Years ago

Some of the rumours in both men's and women's are just massive

Reply #705251 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

"expect to see perry lakes strengthen further" lol the Hawks' Lynx extent will be Toni and Nat, nothing more

Reply #705262 | Report this post


Anon  
Years ago

Which teams do we see as being the biggest winners and losers this offseason? Any rumours that will see a team jump up the ladder or fall down it?

Reply #705269 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Slammers won't field a team next season is what I'm hearing with regards to exodus of talent

Reply #705271 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

nat burton would surely become a non- retricted player next season . this would allow them to grab an import or an Australian restricted player .

Reply #705273 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

If Nat Burton plays in the DBBL again next year then she will still be restricted as it is first division.

Reply #705280 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

DBBL?

Reply #705283 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

^the german women's league

Reply #705288 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

So what are the rumours?

Reply #705407 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

heard carwell is unrestricted now

Reply #705416 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Dion Dagostino new Senators WSBL coach

Reply #705419 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

lol an average coach for an average program

Reply #705446 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

sauces say a club making a move on young lynx talent

looks like they have cottoned onto this proven pathway

Reply #705448 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Dion Dagostino? That club is incapable of good basketball decisions, which is a shame considering all the other positivies they have going. It looks even worse when compared to the hire Wolves just made next door.

Reply #705458 | Report this post


Gront  
Years ago

Dion Dagostino beat out some strong applicants as well, shit choice by Stirling, going backwards

Reply #705469 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Dagostino HUGE step backwards from Clarke. He'll get found out very quickly.

Carlwell posted to FB he has his PR. Therefore they can chase 2x imports in 2019. + Cummings + Purser.

Sauces Alexander is heading to the Hawkies.

PG Import
SG Cummings
SF Purser
PF Alexander
C Carlwell

Reply #705487 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

I heard Najee was going to Hawks?

Reply #705488 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Sources. Sources. FFS.

Reply #705495 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Hawks rumours are crazy. Not sure where people are thinking they will find the room for returning players and all these new faces. Not really seeing them making many changes. Replace Holmen and maybe look for some bench scoring. Wouldn't say they will change anything major.

Reply #705508 | Report this post


anon  
Years ago

Salary cap enforcement will be strict this coming year - no way they could fit all that in the cap

Reply #705510 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

The year they enforce the salary cap is the year that pigs fly. The enforcing of the salary cap will completely change the league.

Reply #705516 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

who did dagastino beat for the job at stirling ? they have a talented line-up they need to find 2 good quality imports and they will make playoffs again for sure.
whoever wrote about craig watts at Mandurah may be correct but with the same team and carly boag back from injury they will have another serious crack at the championship.
the biggest improvers will be the wolves , a healthy amos plus Charles nix coaching who will ask the club for 2 restricted players . this would see a line-up.

amos
belcher
martin
kidner
ironmonger
import
import

willeton will need to find some better restricted players there local talent is average at best.

Kalamunda need to secure ciabattoni to challenge I believe she has not committed , however rintala will play on.

redbacks will need to keep steindel or else they will be back in the same boat as before nix arrived

lakeside will need to find a replacement for fipps first of all but will remain the favourites .

hawks need a scoring point guard - they missed Donovan this season but most of all they missed Jeffers without doubt

slammers losing players left right and centre / no coach.
cougars can only get better with another season under the guidance of Thompson ( figjam ) although miotti will be gone ?
eagles need to find some help for their younger players.

depends on who coaches the flames but with the signing of allen is huge for them , also how much the board are willing to spend on imports , this team will challenge for the title. watch for a lot of player movement here . it happens every year. they need bourne back or some-one the same ?@$

Reply #705537 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

apparently willetton were trying to get loch cummings back into the fold because kyle armour is leaving

Reply #705558 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Cummings aint going anywhere

Reply #705564 | Report this post


Anonomouse  
Years ago

Who would want to go to Willeton? Junior program is a huge fail after U/16s. One championship winning team above U/12s
Consequence of that is the SBL program is a huge fail.

Reply #705586 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Who leads the league is most league MVPs?

Is it still Jeff Anderson with 4?

Reply #705590 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Sami is going to look good in red

Reply #705597 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

the only dual MVP winner since Anderson is Cooper Land. Sue Arthur won the women's MVP 6 times

Reply #705609 | Report this post


Sunset Sam  
Years ago

Why is Kyle Armour leaving Willo and where is he going?

Does that mean Andrew Black gets the starting PG gig & Mitch Clarke becomes the back-up PG?

Reply #705616 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

East Perth also put an offer to Cummings
Would say that's where Armour is going

Reply #705617 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Cummings isn't leaving the Hawks. He will be back next season to help them try and go back to back.

Reply #705640 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Armour back at EP huh? 2014 reunion?

Reply #705645 | Report this post


Anon  
Years ago

Armour will be in dat Purp next season

Reply #705651 | Report this post


Rocket Man  
Years ago

Coaches next year so far:
WSBL
Bunbury - ??
Cockburn - Thompson
Eagles - Fisher?
Joondalup - Nix
Kalamunda - Knowles
Lakeside - Mansfield
Mandurah - Watts?
Perry Lakes - Smith
Perth - Rendulic?
Rockingham - ??
Stirling - Dagostino (not sure what kind of coach he is)
Willetton - Parker

MSBL
Bunbury - ??
Cockburn - Nener
Eagles - Forde?
Geraldton - Evans?
Goldfields - Rumour of Creek ?
Joondalup - Ettridge
Kalamunda - ??
Lakeside - Daniels
Mandurah - Trahair
Perry Lakes - Parsons
Perth - Lako
Rockingham - Petrik?
Stirling - Ellis
Willetton - Black

Reply #706076 | Report this post


Anon  
Years ago

Slammers women will be lucky to field a team. paul craig has been linked to their mens team as the next head coach. Also heard craig reynolds interviewed for the rockingham womens team.

Reply #706081 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Blake Srdarev would be a great candidate for a WSBL head coaching gig.

Reply #706339 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Watts announced by Magic http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-4810-0-0-0&sID=83492&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=63374959

Reply #706340 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Fisher and Forde also confirmed for EP

Reply #706343 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

srdarev - I do not think so , leave him to the younger girls.
the WOMEN which seems to be getting less and less these days would eat him up,spit him out

Reply #706364 | Report this post


Anon  
Years ago

Woman getting less and less?

Reply #706455 | Report this post


Anon  
Years ago

Woman getting less and less?

Reply #706456 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Reynolds announced by Flames https://www.facebook.com/RockinghamFlames/photos/a.454356261261970/2114511691913077/?type=3&theater

Reply #706478 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

WSBL
Bunbury - ??
Cockburn - Thompson
Eagles - Fisher
Joondalup - Nix
Kalamunda - Knowles
Lakeside - Mansfield
Mandurah - Watts
Perry Lakes - Smith
Perth - ??
Rockingham - Reynolds
Stirling - Dagostino
Willetton - Parker

MSBL
Bunbury - ??
Cockburn - Nener
Eagles - Forde
Geraldton - Evans
Goldfields - ??
Joondalup - Ettridge
Kalamunda - ??
Lakeside - Daniels
Mandurah - Trahair
Perry Lakes - Parsons
Perth - Lako
Rockingham - ??
Stirling - Ellis
Willetton - Black

Reply #706528 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

when and where was Forde confirmed by EP?

Reply #706539 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

End of August on their facebook

Reply #706540 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Petrik announced by Flames https://www.facebook.com/RockinghamFlames/photos/a.454356261261970/2116040911760155/?type=3&theater

Reply #706615 | Report this post


Anon  
Years ago

What happened to Sammy?

Reply #706617 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Any announcements on who has jobs at the world basketball academy?

Reply #706671 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Is the World Basketball Academy even real?

Reply #706923 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Teny Puot returning to the South West

Reply #706993 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

any word on who might get redbacks women coaching gig?

Reply #707039 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Timmy Rendulic for sure.

Reply #707040 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Yeah, sky is the limit for him I reckon

Reply #707041 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

word on the street is that the club has procured the services of an external consultant to source their next women's head coach

Reply #707062 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

nothing new they did it last year. Andy Stewart i beleive.

Reply #707065 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

the redbacks went thru the same procedure 12 months ago when they were looking for a new womens coach.they firstly chased a " big fish " but were unsuccessful .
they then bought in a independent group of people to interview the coaches including tim rendulic.
if this is the same situation I cant see rendulic getting the job.

little -kranz
srardev
triscari

Reply #707066 | Report this post


Anon  
Years ago

brett kranz little and blake srdarev didn't apply, both staying put

Reply #707072 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

He will get it

Reply #707096 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

BIG moves up at Wolfpack in both Mens and Womens, rumours circulating around ex-Wildcats players and current Lynx players heading that way.

Reply #707103 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Probably standish following nix

Reply #707110 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Probably standish following nix

Reply #707111 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

wolves really want that 'chip #3peat

Reply #707122 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Armour confirmed at Lakeside and there is no way Cummings is going to East Perth just because Forde is there. I wonder how many wildcats promises or training gigs will be handed out to get guys playing there? You can rest assure, Dech will be back at East Perth this year.

Reply #707164 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Cummings is back at the Hawks.

Reply #707165 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

settle down. its october. no one cares about your bush league

Reply #707167 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

it hit me the other day whilst sitting back to watch the Perth Wildcats taking on the Denver Nuggets that we have multiple players from the SBL on an NBA court playing in what is the NBA preseason proper.

Im not talking about Damian Martin who is a NSW product who played a handful of games one season for East Perth, or Jesse Wagstaff who had a great season with the Redbacks but was also an eastern states product and already a wildcat. Im talking about true local WA products who came up through our system and are now taking on some of the best players in the world in this fantastic initiative by the NBA and NBL.

Tom Jervis from East Perth got dominated by Rudy Gobert when they played the Jazz but what an opportunity! To be fair Gobert does that to a lot of contracted NBA players. He played with a lot more confidence in the Denver game and did a great job matching up on Jokic. Lets not forget, winding the clock back only a couple of years and the toughest competition he got was on a saturday night down at Morley vs a 40 year old Ben Pepper or a mid 30's Justin Brown or Damian Matacz. Now Im sitting in my living room watching him on NBA TV.

Greg Hire from Wanneroo/Joondalup
Rhys Vague from Cockburn Cougars and East Perth. I remember watching a young Vague play D League for Cockburn and just getting torched. Now he is matching up against Paul Milsap and I thought how awesome is this

It just started to sink in and made me realise how little media there is around these guys and being products of our league. We do knock the SBL a fair bit but this is one of those great news stories.

In my opinion they did us really proud

Reply #707169 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Good, positive post.

Well done - and agree, local products on this NBA preseason stage is a great story and should be celebrated.

Reply #707178 | Report this post


Crock  
Years ago

Wow, the playing stocks of WA are awful.

Reply #707189 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

wa state league a strong and growing comp . crock go enjoy your SEABL buddy !! oh that's right there is no SEABL.

Reply #707191 | Report this post


Crock  
Years ago

What? I'm on Perth.

Reply #707192 | Report this post


Crock  
Years ago

in*

Reply #707193 | Report this post


Anonomous  
Years ago

Was there any newspaper coverage ie. The West or Sunday Times, of the SBL Grand Finals?

Reply #707195 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Those rags don't cover bush leagues, despite themselves being bush league when it comes to newspapers.

Reply #707248 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

The Western Suburbs Weekly had coverage of the men's grand final

https://www.communitynews.com.au/western-suburbs-weekly/news/sbl-perry-lakes-hawks-clinch-grand-final-spot/
https://www.communitynews.com.au/western-suburbs-weekly/sport/sbl-grand-final-perry-lakes-hawks-upset-joondalup-wolves/
https://www.communitynews.com.au/western-suburbs-weekly/sport/perry-lakes-hawks-win-first-flag-since-2004/

TheWest and Perth Now has done so in the past, but nothing this year.

Reply #707249 | Report this post


Anonomous  
Years ago

The bush baby just won't / can't let it go, can he / she / it? So sad that he / she / it has to read everything that's written on here about the bush league when he hates it so much.

Reply #707251 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

"Wow, the playing stocks of WA are awful."

Um did you miss the part where Greg Hire touched the ball on an NBA court and could have scored if only circumstances were different and he could shoot a basketball?

Reply #707252 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

^^^ LOL. Nice one!

Reply #707260 | Report this post


June 34  
Years ago

Vinny Zollo spotted playing C3 domestic at willo

Reply #707610 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Vinny was training with the Hawks in July and August. He knows Parsons well

Reply #707905 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

what's everyone’s thoughts on brad robbins making a comeback with rocko?

Reply #707912 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

His weight?

Reply #707926 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Earnest Ross heading south

Reply #708215 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Tigers have signed Adrian Forbes from Auburn University (ex NBA D league) and Scott Elder Lander University (Tigers junior)

1. Andrew Black
2. Damien Scott
3. Jay Bowie
4. Scott Elder
5. Adrian Forbes

Cody, Noordhoek, Burston and Evans off the bench

Reply #708469 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Bowie not returning
word on the street is tigers have signed barrow from redbacks

elder is a handy pickup if this is accurate

garbellini has also been picked up by the tigers

Reply #708756 | Report this post


educated dropout  
Years ago

rebecca benson (mercer) back at the wolves
travis durnin close to signing with giants
regina palusna and anita brown re-signed by magic
kuhn to be announced as suns men head coach by end of the month

Reply #708763 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

^^ thats Utley rubbish re suns coach

Reply #708773 | Report this post


Anon  
Years ago

Yep Mark Utley confirmed at Suns

Reply #708778 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Utley announced by Suns http://sbl.asn.au/2018/10/15/mark-utley-announced-as-eastern-suns-head-coach-2019/

Reply #708787 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Great appointment for both parties.

Reply #708803 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

and i think pretty off as well with Travis Durnin, returned back to Perth and is a part of the Wildcats Development Academy - hard to see him giving that up for Kalgoorlie

Reply #708837 | Report this post


Anon  
Years ago

Craig Allen departing Willetton for Redbacks.. Whats going on at Tigerland?

Reply #708906 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

big exodus at Willetton - crap culture and with stadium being re-done, all games will most likely be played out of Cockburn's Wally Hagan Stadium

Reply #708916 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Barrow switches sides, joining Willetton http://websites.sportstg.com/get_file.cgi?id=36571735

Reply #709006 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Follow all the confirmed off season movement on the 2019 SBL Transaction Tracker event via Facebook

Reply #709009 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

barrow is a good pickup but the question is how will they cover the loss of armour?

in all fairness the club would be better off having stephen pull the boots back on and run point for them than coach. maybe he could player coach

Reply #709054 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Lets just say Barrow isn;'t the only ex-Buccs player heading to Tigerland. Look for Armors replacement to be announced shortly.

Reply #709056 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Wrensted is a great replacement for armour

Reply #709069 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

who is the better coach, Utley or Clarke?

Reply #709071 | Report this post


Anonomous  
Years ago

D'Agostino well in front of those two guys.

Reply #709096 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Wanneroo womens team look to be signing young Lynx players

ground up championship rebuild - Nix construction Manager

Reply #709205 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

dumb post

Reply #709267 | Report this post


anon  
Years ago

Nix will only be there for a year and then onto the next team

Reply #709285 | Report this post


Anon  
Years ago

3 year deal for nix - from a reliable club

Reply #709286 | Report this post


wolflady  
Years ago

Have been with the wolves since I was a junior back in the 80s and now have kids coming up in the wolves wabl program. As good as it is to have a new coach and wnbl squad players signed, what sort of message does this send to our budding young female players coming through? Play for us, give us years of junior representation but we will more than likely try and buy a sbl championship rather than develop from within. We are supposed to be the destination of choice for basketball if you listen to our front office, perhaps that destination is fine if you are from outside the club

Reply #709287 | Report this post


Anonomous  
Years ago

Surely, Wolflady, you're not surprised with this. Wolves have been on this path for years. Wolves have been a major disservice to junior basketball for quite some time.

Reply #709291 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

@287

You guys tried the 'build from within' approach last year, and got slaughtered...

Maybe time to try something new, otherwise what else are you using SBL for? Helping players go to Wildcats or Lynx? Last I checked there weren’t any on that path in recent history. So if they’re going to spend money on recruiting, it may as well be to win. Otherwise enjoy coming 17th or whatever it was again..

Reply #709293 | Report this post


wolflady  
Years ago

#293 Despite your poor efforts at mocking our club, we are and always have been successful in our women's ranks from wabl through to sbl as well as multiple state representatives and regular touring teams. I agree we need some high calibre recruits but we also need to maintain that there is a pathway for our elite juniors to aspire to want to play at the highest level within our club. Otherwise it will see an exodus to the likes of Stirling and Perry Lakes, clubs which have a superb record of maintaining that pathway between wabl and sbl over several decades

Reply #709306 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

I don't get it, so should Wolfpack turn away Denehey and Miotti to allow some U18s play? I legit don’t know any decent D1 or U18s in the women’s pathway up at Joondalup. The men are killing it with Curtis, Wellstead, Gaspar, Strelein, Chamberlain.

I’m sure Nix was given a brief to win, and with Denehey and Miotti, plus 2 import spots, he’s going a long play if he can retain Martin et al.

Reply #709318 | Report this post


Anon  
Years ago

Wolf lady if you don't like the direction, as a wolves person, why not ask for a meeting or have a chat with someone in there.

Posting on a forum seems an add choice - but I guess that’s easy and lacks any effort

Reply #709319 | Report this post


Anonomous  
Years ago

I'm not understanding where wolflady is coming from. Saying they need high caliber recruits and complaining about no pathway for juniors. If you have 2 imports and 2 high caliber recruits, there is still room for 8 more. Just get good enough and you get a berth. If you're not quite good enough, go to Eastern Suns, East Perth etc.

Reply #709320 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Pretty rough putting the Suns women in with East Perth. The Eagles have only three winning seasons ever and Suns have almost all of 11 seasons including a grand final and five or six semi finals appearances.

Reply #709327 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

WOLFPACK

Reply #709369 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Wolves do not accept sponsors that discriminate against the womans sbl program, that is a great stand up club with ethics who treat females equally

Reply #709376 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

^^^ errr ... righto, except for their juniors?

Reply #709388 | Report this post


Ano  
Years ago

Wildcats & Wolves

Evidently that's what people want to talk about, and be




Reply #709391 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

^^^wabl or sbl thread?

Reply #709395 | Report this post


Anonomous  
Years ago

^ one leads to the other^

Reply #709422 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

But D1 leads to SBL

Juniors are a glorified domestic comp that sbl clubs run with high fees so they can pay there elite players

Reply #709427 | Report this post


Anonomous  
Years ago

Yeah, nothing to do with juniors developing their game so they get to be good enough to play D1 and maybe then SBL. FMD.

Reply #709428 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Domestic Juniors can develop there game just like WABL juniors, and go on to play D1 if they are good enough.

WABL juniors pay overpriced fee's so SBL teams can pay elite players...facts

Reply #709429 | Report this post


Anonomous  
Years ago

Been coaching junior basketball for about 25 years. In that time I've only known of one player to play D1 / D League who did not play WABL. It can be done, but rare due to the lack of serious competition at domestic level.

There's a difference between there, they're and their somewhere.

Reply #709441 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

The leap in quality is huge from domestic to WABL (I'm talking Championship division, maybe not D3 and D4)
The leap in quality is large from WABL to D1 (mainly because boys and becoming men, bigger bodies and open division)
The leap in quality is HUGE again from D1 to SBL.

Reply #709446 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

the wolves love their announcements don't they

Reply #709451 | Report this post


lel  
Years ago

Former Wildcat I hear

Reply #709453 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Jackson Hussey? Michael Vigor? Earnest Ross? Jameel McKay?

all names I've heard...

Reply #709456 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

either Hussey or EJ. Definitely not McKay

Reply #709457 | Report this post


Anon  
Years ago

Leaked today m, catch up

McKay

Reply #709458 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

wolfpack
the strength of the wolf is in the pack

unless you are already in the pack and not good enough so they just recruit another wolf in who is better than you

Reply #709498 | Report this post


Anomaly  
Years ago

^ What an interesting take.

If only the SBL wasn't a competition; we could all hold hands with this poster

Reply #709508 | Report this post


Andrew  
Years ago

Earnest Ross joins the Wolfpack!!

Reply #709509 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

http://sbl.asn.au/2018/04/13/mens-sbl-preview-week-5/

Reply #709511 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

Ross...... Wonder if the "pack" did there homework here. Watched a lot of buccs games this year and to say he is a front runner is an understatement. Disappears when gets tough or just takes some shots that make you understand why he never made the next level.

All in the master plan for ettridge to lose another grand final

Reply #709512 | Report this post


Moot  
Years ago

Wolves coach Ben Ettridge might be a little bewildered with the classification of the likes of Earnest Ross, Marcus Alipate and Liam Hunt with the Buccs as unrestricted players.
But at the end of the day he is proud of having young, local players coming through to give his squad strong depth and he wouldn't have it any other way.
It also makes him look forward to a challenge like awaits on Saturday night in Geraldton.
"I might need to get out our Australian immigration map and work out where all these places you can come from and not count as an import," Ettridge said.
“Dan Hunt’s son is a bit like Clive Weeden where he grew up in the US but has an Aussie passport, then they have the little Tongan point guard, Earnest Ross and all power to them.
“Good on them, but we rolled out Ben Gaspar, Lachy Strelein, Jordan Wellsteed and Joel Offereins on the weekend who got the job done. I’m sure they’d take those four kids on their bench any day of the week.
“That’s the model a lot of clubs like to go for but if you look at what works with clubs like Perry Lakes, Cockburn and us, those teams that put your focus on your under-14s, 16s and 18s teams with those kids suddenly in your SBL team and they are embedded in your culture and part of the club.
“That’s how you build sustained success. One championship every 20 years is good but to be in that upper echelon for a long time is what a lot of clubs want to do because that attracts sponsors and good people to your club.

You preach but you don't live that life

Reply #709513 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

looks like Etto did his geography!
Classic quote form anon 511 link
"I might need to get out our Australian immigration map and work out where all these places you can come from and not count as an import," Ettridge said.

Reply #709515 | Report this post


Anon  
Years ago

Buccs as leaky as a garden tap with their premium talent

What's the go?


Kultcha

Reply #709517 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

"the little Tongan point guard, Earnest Ross"

Reply #709519 | Report this post


Anonomous  
Years ago

Wow!! Ettridge and his wolves are just fantastic at developing their own juniors through to SBL level. Four locals on the bench must be a great achievement. They draw from the largest pool of kids in the southern hemisphere and they've got four through to the SBL bench. Forgot about the last 10 years when they had almost none?

Reply #709520 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

new thread

https://www.hoops.com.au/forum/43994-wa-sbl-oct/

Reply #709521 | Report this post


Sbl  
Years ago

Reply #712970 | Report this post


Anonymous  
Years ago

whats the rule?

Reply #729955 | Report this post




You need to be a registered user to post from this location. Register here.



Close ads
Little Streaks - The fun and interactive good-habits app designed especially for kids.
Serio: Tourism photography and videography

Advertise on Hoops to a very focused, local and sports-keen audience. Email for rates and options.

Recent Posts



.


An Australian basketball forum covering NBL, WNBL, ABL, Juniors plus NBA, WNBA, NZ, Europe, etc | Forum time is: 5:20 pm, Fri 29 Mar 2024 | Posts: 968,026 | Last 7 days: 754