They probably can't promise / show much because Creek may not be in which changes everything for them.

More kestleman haters.
For those in the south east region. They have been out and about with kid clinics and camps.
I get regulsr emails and updates. Which highlights to those interested whats happening.
Im not sure how much oeople expect.
As for Melb Utd. Ve seen exactly zero about the team.
Owners dont need to be seen or heard when it comes to NBL.

I like the idea of two Melbourne teams but after watching the NBL for over 25 years, I'm not sold on the Phoenix surviving long term (hope I'm wrong).

They need to get to as many schools and basketball associations as possible.

I'm tipping crowds of around 5,000 per home game for their first season

They would go close to winning the NBL1 with the current roster.

Say what you will, LK is no idiot.
He will have made sure that the ownership group is in it for the long term. It will take time.
It's great that there are people in the SEM corridor prepared to give them a go immediately, but building a big following will take time.

And yes, they will need to wok their schools and community clinics, long-term, to grow organic support. That is a much better option than trying to do it all at once with a big flash.

And yeah, why do you want to see the owner?
Frankly, I'd take a absent foreign owner with deep pockets, over some of the dickhead local owners we've had. Last thing we want is a repeat of the Dragons debacle.

You also have to remember that they still don't have their IP locked in, so that might be slowing down some of their advertising.
(Personally I can't see how its going to work, but presumably they have advice from those far more knowledgable that I. My one unit of IP law was a LONG time ago.)

This team is a sure fire contender in NBL1 but this roster can't compete in the NBL.

They need to hit big time on the import spots left or this is going to be a dumpster fire!

Hopefully Madgen is motiviated and not past it otherwise him with the corpse of Gibbo could be massive holes in this roster.

The younger guys Adnam/Pineau/Acouth/Stephens who at best are 10th guys on a contender will need to actual play minutes which is a worry.

The younger guys Adnam/Pineau/Acouth/Stephens who at best are 10th guys on a contender will need to actual play minutes which is a worry.

Building your local core is always going to be the challenge. It takes time to really get it to gel anyway, plus there are never that many quality free agents around, so the process can take several years.
They have done well signing Creek (assuming he plays) and Madgen. If they can get Wesley naturalised that will be a good start.

Are we expecting United to act like the spoilt child that doesn't want to share and that is how they will build a rivalry or are we wanting Phoenix to berate United over something and build the rivalry that way.

If Phoenix do get 5000/game is that brand new fans or old United fans or old NBL fans that lost their team?

Poor GM, underwhelming coach, mediocre branding, top-heavy roster.

@proud

For me, I've signed up and I was lost after the Titans/Giants/Dragons folded and couldn’t support United/Tigers. Suspect I might be in the minority.

Considering the cash and professionalism that LK has I’m personally surprised it has been a pretty underwhelming launch. It all feels very "safe". Roster is okay, communication from the club is okay, no real hype behind the launch, the Branding is okay.

I’m a member and want to see them succeed and think that there is the appetite for a 2nd Melbourne side but I am surprised they haven’t made more of a splash. A lot of my friends didn’t know there was even a 2nd team being introduced. Will need to be more than the odd social post, rehash of Mitch Creek highlights and community clinics to make this work....

LOL at all the keyboard warriors taking shots at D2.0. WTF have you ever contributed. At least he makes some interesting points around their Intellectual Property rights besides the usual "they is crap" rubbish.
Should be a new rule unless you're prepared to use a name and stick with it don't attack other posters you gutless wankers.

^ Cheers Dazz.
Nice work writing in the third person too.