Well this sucks.

Good idea however in order for it to be successful more cameras at the games will need to be introduced.

Video replays with the technology the NBL has today are more often than not, useless.

I don't think I like this hub crap.
What was wrong with local commentators at the game? and the referees at the game doing their job live at the game?

There's no way the NBL capture anywhere close to as many angles as the NBA so you'd expect this to cause some issues.

^that sounds like 2k to me

All the guys criticising Vaughn now get 100s times worse the the Hub

I like it. Should save time involved with review stoppages.

For those suggesting swivels on the monitors. Do any of you know the bench set up? There is a meter gap between the LED video displays and the actual scorebench. Then add the monitor is 13" and is split into quarters. Good luck deciphering detail from that distance. Only place it current works is Cairns.

Where the hell do you even buy a 13" inch monitor in this day and age? May as well buy a second hand iPad, open the coverage on *insert any broadcaster here* app and hand it to the ref.

(For those suggesting swivels on the monitors. Do any of you know the bench set up? There is a meter gap between the LED video displays and the actual scorebench. Then add the monitor is 13" and is split into quarters. Good luck deciphering detail from that distance. Only place it current works is Cairns.)

Remote handheld monitors just like an iPad, that's how I watch a lot of the games. It’s one thing not having commentators on the floor but now the referees are based out of Melbourne.
I don’t feel it’s a positive move for the NBL. What’s moving to the hub next?

"Remote handheld monitors just like an iPad, that's how I watch a lot of the games."

Are you actually comparing how you as a fan views the game to what the refs need to promptly review replays?

"It's one thing not having commentators on the floor but now the referees are based out of Melbourne."

Oh dear.

^oh dear indeed.

(Are you actually comparing how you as a fan views the game to what the refs need to promptly review replays?)

I use my iPad to watch games anywhere anytime handheld and remotely, I don't need to watch a screen that is fixed in place to the bench. There are many brands of these handheld flatscreens besides iPad and are used in sport to review plays and work very well and save time.


("It's one thing not having commentators on the floor but now the referees are based out of Melbourne."

Oh dear)


So I take it your a fan of the Melbourne based hub commentators for every game and now for the referees as well?

"I use my iPad to watch games anywhere anytime handheld and remotel"

So do I, but I don't need to watch multiple angles, skip and reverse footage multiple times and have a quality vision and connection the whole time.

"So I take it your a fan of the Melbourne based hub commentators "

No I'm not but comparing the two is ridiculous, especially when you are missing the point of what this replay centre is all about.

"No blood no foul. At least the game would flow."

No it wouldn't.

(So do I, but I don't need to watch multiple angles, skip and reverse footage multiple times and have a quality vision and connection the whole time. )

They use them in other sports , the technology is here now why not use it? And the handheld screens can do everything you mentioned and more, no brainier.

(No I'm not but comparing the two is ridiculous, especially when you are missing the point of what this replay centre is all about.)

If it's not about viewing the monitor and saving time What’s it about then?

Getting the calls right maybe! Smh

Let's hope they are not going to be relying on the NBN

I think its great and a step forward for the league, not understanding all the hate. Maybe not ideal time to be introduced but it adds to the overall quality of the league.

Koberulz I'm sure then you realised the IRS operator had also switched ends of the bench from their previous normal position at the gong.