Hire's NBL minutes at 12.5 per game which would be worrysome for Rockingham.

Jervis' minutes at 12.8 per game which is fantastic for East Perth.

You would think Jervis wouldn't be playing SBL since his wife is still living in Brisbane and he’s a FIFO basketballer currently.

Well lets just say if he was dominating the 3rd Division of the Spanish League, he wouldn't be making his way to WA SBL!

He avg 13.2 in D1 not easy to do should score for sure at SBL level. Third league Spain is pretty good as well some ex NBA guys play in that league.

G Lay
G
F Livingston
F Voelkel
C Sopolinski

Looks legit.

Is Brian Carlwell still at Perry Lakes??? He was a big part of their GF win

Parsons is big on making sure he has all the right pieces. I highly doubt he will look to build or buy a super team even with two import spots available so any new signings should be solid additions.

Brian was looking elsewhere but didn't want to move I would be very surprised if he does leave

So then has anyone left Perry Lakes?

Don't think Wolves will add much to Ross. Word on street strings really tightened by mgt and financially supporting wsbl more (perini, land), so not expect any announcements other than usual aussies like salinas, ect and maybe a college pick

Giants sign Adelaide swingman Dave Humphries. A former juco All-American so that's a nice pick-up.

Him and Jake Martin - that's a couple of quality Aussies there alongside their imports.

http://www.goldfieldsgiants.com/2018/11/30/humphries/

Jake martin to the Big V in 2019

ex-Magic Fletcher Klatstorny and Sam Julitz both living in Kalgoorlie so some losses there for Mandurah. Luckily Durnin to fill the void left by those three.

and they've lost Chudier Pul

C Import
F Deng
F Durnin
G Import
G Ballantyne

Makuei
Miegel
Kyle

Battling with Slammers for last place by the looks of it.

J. Coburn to the Redbacks. Perth now committed to bringing in players rather than developing their own.

Hang on!! They've developed Gatorna, Vlahov and .. oh wait

Looking at Perth's MSBL roster from last season, players they can claim as their own;

B. Smith (32yo, 29 min's/game in 29 games)
J. Wagner (31yo, 28 min's/game in 28 games)
M. Vigor (28yo, 22 min's/game in 17 games)

J. Collard (19yo, 1 min/game in 13 games)
Bosnakis (18yo, 5 min's/game in 2 games)
Herbert (18yo, 2 min's/game in 18 games)

That's a huge gap between the old (David Harris') guard and the new. For several years there was much bragging about junior player development but nothing to actually show for it?

Jameel mackay

Why wouldn't they get Billups back, the reigning SBL MVP

Billups already signed, just not yet announced

Had year 2 option and took it - believe asked for announcement after Xmas, given other contract at moment

Billups in Taiwan till May

I suspect the wolves know what they are doing

Hussey for Armour - like for like
Barrow for Bowie - like for like

Where are they improving?
I can't see it.

WOLFPACK

KD was shopping himself around hard, Wanneroo looking desperate taking him back...

Davis is a cheap import which has allowed them to get Ross, who would likely be the most expensive non-import in the league in 2019.

Will be interesting to see which way they go with the other import spot. Do they go a scoring point guard ala Tre Nichols, or a swingman which allows their plethora of local up-an-coming PG's to run the show.

Maybe not a popular (neutral) view here, but I call smart play for mine

Ross flat out baller - just killed it in Asia Cup
KD super SBL reliable and apparently good value (cheap)
Add another absolute premium guy & killa threat (with dollars allowing this)

if there's enough ball, this is big time

Etto though but.

Let's get this ring!... improve to a 2010s GF conversion rate of 50%.

ahhhhwoooo

Geez they better hope that Redhage is going around again.

Ross unrestricted. Article from able suggests 1 import still to come

Oceania ruling has changed, Ross will be restricted I believe

League sources today confirmed Ross' unrestricted status for a media piece

Paving the way for wolves to have 2 imports - with KD first announced today

Oceania rule clear, with no change according to HQ

Ross essentially an Aussie for the pack

Incorrect

Ross will be 'unrestricted'.

Article 2.1 has to be read the right away. What it should say is....

"A player who is a non-Australian or non-Oceania citizen will be deemed a restricted player in the SBL competition."

The word "non" should be in front of "Oceania".

In regards to national representation, I think you will find that does not apply to Oceania national teams.

Oceania players are not restricted and a simple phone call to the SBL office will confirm this.

In addition to this, Basketball Australia yesterday issued their latest 'Foreign Player and Coach Policy' document which also stated this.

Ouch #720394 - that ruined your Xmas

Why is every graphic for Perry Lakes signings exactly the same?
Boring

Alot of players make sacrifices in the SBL and I agree Kyle is one of the many that take a back seat to coaches decision or systems put in place basketball is more than just putting a ball in the basket much more.

"Cough Cough" Chokers Three Years running #Lel #MyboyBen #Letsgoforfour #Chokinghazard #Lelagain

Hawks also have the 4peat wins. Hawks women have 3 peat wins.

And Tre Nichols the shark!!!!

It's an improvement, but it has a bit too much of a Texan/cowboy feel for mine.

I'm not a fan, I'm gonna wait and see what it looks like on Hire and Robbins before I decide?

Yep, Steindl and Jon Morse will be their restricted players, and Jervis, Vague and Dech will join them as unrestricted.

Lots of talk about where Steindl is playing or where his missus is playing. Unless he gets another Cats contract it is hard to see him staying in WA to play SBL and I wouldn't be betting on him getting another contract just yet!!

Jason Smith and Paddy Phillips?

Trent Worthington?

Giants with another solid recruit, this time from the QBL.

www.goldfieldsgiants.com/2018/12/09/maleksigning

Add a couple of imports and they're starting to get together a solid line-up.

Is this the Mark Worthington to Slammers rumour that comes every year??

Giants won't be at the bottom. They've already announced a couple of quality Aussie recruits from the eastern states, have a couple of ex-Magic guys training with them, and always end up with very good imports.

...wolves to easily win title

Unfortunately for Wolves, unless they win a title then it will be another failed year... and possibly the championship window closes as Illiadis, Seb, Huntington, Matacz all will be getting closer to retiring

i think wolves women will actually be the team spoken about in c'ship discussions

sauces suggest recruiting work far from complete - which given what they have, is quite remarkable

#buynotbuild

#chokersnotchamps lel

people seem to love discussing wolves (Dept sport & rec WA sport survey shows most high profile team in WA, obviously behind Cats)
this free marketing actually must add to their millions - virtuous circle!

very influential at sponsor meetings and board tables including BWAs !

LEL i thought the exact same thing. Has the arrogance and knowledge of either him or ben ny boy written all over it. Influential doesn't make you popular it just makes you look like an even bigger douche when you go sprouting off about it on social media forums. I am still trying to figure out why they are destination of choice for basketball!? Surely willetton and/or Perry Lakes would lay better credentials to that claim, at both wabl and sbl level LEL

Wolfpack= We pay you what you deserve to be paid, and we can do so because we are a well run club that generates income. Hence why so many clubs have chosen to try and replicate what we do.

ssshhhh

Agreed!

There's a topic? I just see people spamming "#wolfpack" and "ahwooooo" over and over.

Not that the SBL threads are worth reading 99% of the time anyway, but this is bad even by its normal standards.

The Chambers Franklyn Joondalup City Wolves are excited to announce the final addition to their 2019 Men's roster, welcoming USA wing Ridell Camidge to the Wolfpack.

Camidge, a former University of North Carolina (Charlotte 49ers) NCAA Division 1 athlete, is a 194cm 2-3 who will provide the Wolves with another elite shooting option, along with noted punch at the basket.

It was Camidge’s performances with the Oklahoma City Stars roster that proved most eye-catching, averaging 18.5 PPG and 6 boards per game across 2017-18, including 44% FG and 42% 3PT shooting.

With an ability to score in various ways, Camidge possesses great ability to create his own shot in all situations. He reads defense well and has big intensity both ways, stopping offensive wing threats.

Men’s Head Coach Ben Ettridge has worked closely with the club’s List Management Group to identify and sign an athlete who complements the roster, and he is thrilled with what Camidge provides the club, as a desired skill-set.

"Ridell is an impressive athlete, very focused and ready to perform in his first international contract. His cultural-fit and work ethic set him apart".

“His shooting is in the elite category, with a real ability to fill it up, so we’re pretty excited to welcome him” Ettridge said.

Ridell Camidge is selected as the club’s second Men’s import signing for the 2019 season, in support of international Earnest Ross and power big Kevin Davis, creating a formidable trio that is expected to create real problems for the opposiition.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPv3eWClqzU

Yeah interesting signing. Is Trian going to start at the point?

PG Trian Iliadis 6'3"
SG Ridell Camidge 6'4
SF Earnest Ross 6'5
PF Kevin Davis 6'9
C Rob Hintington 6'9

That's a lineup

Cute write up about Ridell Camidge, just mix everything up and hope nobody checks it :)
Ridell started at Juco, he did go to an NCAA Div 1 college, the Charlotte 49ers, but he lasted only a year.
From there he went to a Div 11 College, Tarleton State and finished at Oklahoma City, a non NCAA university.
The numbers are great, but NAIA is not NCAA, thankfully he couldn't slide lower.
Now Ben stated that "His cultural-fit and work ethic set him apart", funny how he couldn't hang on his scholarships, with all those attributes and elite performance at the highest level he seems like a huge signing, foundation for a 3 peat :)

Let's wait and see how he fits in. Imports are a lottery most of the time. I wouldn't knock him any more than some of the other recent signings

I can't wait for the next announcement on who we've bought errr I mean signed. Even the ladies are stockpiling. F*ck we're good and loaded with talent AND moolah! Such a great fiscal club.


What a time to be alive as a dual Wolves and Wildcats supporter.

WOLFPACK

awhoooo

The big bad wolf....

Ha ha that's pretty funny. Will have to get the crowd more involved with the clapping this season.

Well if it is Bowie back to the Giants, it shows they aren't mucking around. Already signed two very good Aussies from the eastern states, plus Bowie, plus a big import centre you would think, and you would assume Holloway will be back. That's a nice starting 5.

On top of that Julitz and Klatstorny from the Magic are training with them, and have the usual suspects Forlano, Hurst and Reid.

The health of the three regional teams quite often will reflect the health of the league overall, so it will be interesting to see where those teams are at for 2019.

With 6-7" Kiwi Brayden Inger joining the Buccs next year, the starting fives that we know of so far....

Buccs
C - Import ??
F - Hunt
F - Inger
G - Import ??
G - Alipate

Giants
C - Import ??
F - Malek
F - Bowie (import)
G - Humphries
G - Holloway

Slammers
C - Weeden
F - Voelkel (import)
F - ???
G - Livingston (import)
G - Lay

Where's Hussey going now? Is he the leagues most disloyal player?? Discuss

Hahaha Slammers can't even get Livingston's name spelt correctly on the media release on the SBL Transaction Tracker

Jayden Coburn to Redbacks

There's nothing stopping other clubs from signing up premium sponsors to fund signings. Except their ineptitude. I guess it's easier to be jealous rather than address revenue issues.

Awhooo... WOLFPACK

Thanks Cameron

I agree Wolves do a great job at securing sponsors other clubs sit on their hands all year and then when it comes to time to find sponsors for the season all of a sudden they ask players and others to find them. Great job by the Wolfpack and I hate the wolves.

That reminds me of when one of my family members actually donated to East Perth simply out of pity. Eagles were basically door knocking businesses for loose change. So on the one hand we have Wolves operating like a SEABL club while Eagles operate like they're in Waratah League.

Wolves haven't won anything in quite a few years anyway. Spend or don’t spend, they will not win until they address their lack of composure in Finals. They have been the faves three seasons in a row in the MSBL and have beaten easily each time.No prizes for finishing 2nd. There roster this season is looking good, but it lacks any real bench depth.

Okay, so who is up for doing a summary on how they see the mens teams looking so far?

Wolves won't win regardless of how much they stack their team. Their game style is all wrong and defense doesn’t seem to matter much.

Jackson Hussey has changed clubs AGAIN, Rebecca Mercer AGAIN- and after someone mentioned about Hussey being disloyal before it's got me thinking, who has played for the most clubs?

7 - Justin Eckhardt

Five clubs or more.....

7 - Justin Eckhardt
6 - Austin Bruton
6 - Corey Easley
6 - Russell Haxby
6 - Adrian Majstrovich
6 - Adrian Thompson
5 - Ryan Benson
5 - Tim Feldhusen
5 - Kelly Huston
5 - Brett Spagnolo
5 - Daniel Thomas
5 - Billy Wade

Thanks Lukosius

Names like Majstrovich and Thomas had come to mind- had no idea Aussie had played for so many clubs. Those Bensons like getting around

Where is Corey Easley playing in 2019?
Could he potentially join Justin Eckhart at the top of that list?

Ettridge is a worry when it comes to GFs. Am I right that it's just a case of no one better being around so he isn't replaced? I agree we spend so much money to finish second. What a waste.

Great work putting together that list Lukosius

Lukosius do you have the women's list as well??
Are the Bensons the title holders for most clubs by a couple in the SBL??

Corey Easley is one of them

Sounds a bit fishy to me.

The only guy on the list that went somewhere else cause they couldn't get run was

Here's the new thread for 2019.....

www.hoops.com.au/forum/44546-wa-sbl-january-2019

For all the Camidge haters. Look at the Numbers. He Choose to go and leave every school he attended to play basketball. Look at the Numbers, he had success at every school going into a system unfamiliar and succeed. How,because of a High Basketball IQ and an impeccable work ethic. He will so nothing less that succeed where ever he plays. The Man has ice in his veins and the SBL,Wolve just found a Diamond in the rough.