Men?

Men

Cockburn - Didn't make Finals but given the year Cooper had personally as well as dealing with two imports who for 75% of the season cared about their own numbers rather than what was best for the team, you look at it with a glass half full perspective if they get two restricted players in 2024 who buy into what Coops is trying to do at The Den

East Perth - Had some upsets during the season but ultimately their off court drama and politics plagued their season (And will do for some time until people are removed from the club) Probably looking at their third coach in three years if they want to keep their stronger players, otherwise the fallout may just bring the foundation club to its knees

Eastern Suns - Trahair had a stud import, got the most out of his local contingent and arguably would have finished higher has it not been for a late season injury to Huntington. If they can retain both imports, and add a key local then expect the Suns to play finals in 2024

Geraldton - Reigning coach of the year for good reason ain't going nowhere

Goldfields - Manton's rookie season didn't inspire alot of confidence and never truly challenged for a finals spot. The issue with the Giants is just how many of their out of town contingent will re-sign with them. May be safe for one more year but if they miss finals again, expect a change this time next year

Joondalup - Have had a golden run in this year's West Finals with a chance to win a Championship from sixth being a huge effort for Coach Morrell, which inevitably makes him a safe bet to return next season

Lakeside - Same as the women's program at the Lightning, just struggling to find an identity and year to year consistency. Armour with not many seasons left is a huge aspect too. Could be onto yet another new coach with lots of backroom politics affecting the nbl1 program

Mandurah - Relying on an former league MVP well into his final years says all you need to know about how Coach Utley approached this season. No budget, no juniors and not alot coming through their wabl program either. Utley safe purely because given the off court instability over the past five to ten years which seems to plague the club, nobody wants a gig with so many distractions and very little hope of finals play

Perry Lakes - New coach guaranteed as Parsons steps down during the week to spend more time with his wife and their young ones. Ageing lineup and no studs coming through their successful wabl program mean they could be relying on that western suburbs chequebook for a few seasons to come

Perth - Essentially played their grand final against Perry Lakes as they were never competitive against the Buccs last Saturday night. Nix can put a positive spin on it as much as he likes but aside from a couple of upset wins, they spent a fair bit of money for nothing in return. Will be back at the helm in 2024 but you feel only a grand final appearance at a minimum will keep him safe at Perth after next year

Rockingham - Similar to Perth, spent alot of money this season for nothing in return. Were plagued by injuries to key players throughout the season but when it mattered most, they simply struggled to put the ball in the basket. Petrik one of the better coaches going around but much like at WNBL level, maybe opposition coaches are figuring him out now and he needs to refresh his style of play

South West - Coach Goff is more likened to an AFL coaching style than on the side of an NBL1 court, but credit to him in he gets the buy in from the locals down there. Deserves another go around in 2024 and how good would it be if they could entice Worthington back to finish his career where it all began in that beloved #22

Warwick - Much like their ageing list with Ellis and Davis both coming towards the end of their playing careers, one must ask how long Brennan remains in charge with his NBL and other coaching commitments meaning like in 2022, he spent games with Ettridge in charge during the season. Need a championship winning run in 2024 otherwise a much needed cleanout could be on the cards at the end of next season

Willetton - Nener has been just what that program has needed at the Tigers, a former club junior who has bought back fellow elite junior Tatulli with the seasoned experience of Craig Friday helping guide the young squad. Building a very special tram and with the right additions with imports and nbl players, you feel another men's championship isn't far away for the Tigers

Warwick haven't announced Brennan is departing, but they've advertised the job. Given his NBL commitments it seems unlikely he'll return.

Warwick have now announced Brennan's departure.

Lakeside Men- MM is contracted for 2 more years, so don't think any major changes there- just need 1 more decent import- local talent is looking better. Will be hard to keep Hayden Brown thou- a few other clubs already chasing him and he is unsure, as he may go into being a fulltime minister.

Jonathan Wade has signed a 2 year extension for the Wolves after missing the entire season with a shoulder injury / surgery.

Andrew thoughts on season so far?

Is Wade a local or import still? Is Dove gone that means?

Local. Muo was his replacement.

Lakeside officially looking or a new HC for the women's team.

Knarkle is on some sort of run right now.

Heard Coops is out at Cougarland- Taken fulltime job at another club and TT won't let him coach anymore- shame, another season with the young group, could have really bought them along

What do you mean? He wants to work at a different club to the one he coaches at? I don't get it?

Warwick Senators??

@Pat, interesting if true. All the talk at our table at the BWA Awards night was that a group of Andy Stewart, Mark Clayden and Carlin Highes have been moving behind the scenes to take over the men anyway. This may be an extension of that, some truth perhaps, and TT looking after his mates by finding a reason to move AC along? Shame if true, poor by the Cougars if true.

that is cap in regards to the cougar HC overthrow!- they have all been there with him through his ups and downs- especially mark and carlin, both have their own businesses to focus on! will be a shame to see him go if he can't do both jobs. stay tuned!

Wait, can that happen? Seems bizarre?

I don't know why you would take a full time job at one club and expect to be able to coach NBL1 at another.

Cody Ellis has announced his retirement.

Well Pat Bev, best pop that Cap on and don the red eshay sneakers, just saw a social media post from Cockburn that says AC has been told he's out. Will be fascinating to see if any of the three mentioned step in and take over? Seems the coup has occurred? Disgraceful by TT and the powers that be at Cockburn, no matter what spin is put on it.

Pat Bev your info, insider info or crystal ball was spot on. Unsure on the full time job bit as AC is a career cop but whatever the issues were/are, they are certainly on TT and his motly crew - disgusting no matter what comes out afterwards. #notfamilyclub #fortheboys

If Pat Bev's original claim is true and he's taken a job at another club, how is it Cockburn's fault?

Tom Knowles is out at Rocko, also.

He wanted to work the Mandurah development job whilst still coaching for Cockburn. TT said no then some home truths came out, 24 hours later AC is fired. I too agree with the #NotMyFamily quote here as this was not how our club was built on, not is it the type of behaviour we want associated with our club no matter what success he has had on court recently, and TT needs to explain to us as members the justification for this move. The fact that we are now being told the new coach will be named within the next week shows this was planned out long before AC approached them with the Mandurah idea and they just needed an angle to put it on him. AS has been lurking and after that coaching position since he came to the club and expect him to be duly named new Head Coach in the coming days.

Not sure about the rest of it but you cant work at Mandurah in a development capacity and coach Cockburn can you? Surely NEITHER club would allow this?

Would you expect anything less from TT?

yeah Coops, wanted out from being a fulltime cop, esp his circumstances changed this year- wants to be involved with ball fulltime. Good luck to him- godforbid- AC takes over- bad for team chemistry and culture! But since when has TT cared about that!

Somewhat unorthodox arrangement, if true. But probably says a lot about the calibre of AC, wanting to see out a commitment to his team. If Magic have agreed to this it also says a lot about the value they place in AC who has much to offer and they clearly respect his ethics. Coops should go where they see his worth and build the type of 'family' he would want to part of.

Yeah Goodluck to Coops- bad look for "Cougar Family"!!!

This has a lot to play out and it's going to be a massive case of damage control with TT. Coops has exposed to the board and in particular the President and Vice President multiple issues of concern directly related to the actions of TT as CEO which they knew nothing about.

The simple fact that we as members are now hearing of this too raises major concerns with just how much has been hidden and covered up. The shine of the girls winning their inaugural championship has well and truly gone and TT had nobody else to blame but himself. Hopefully now the board investigate all claims coming to light, then hold those responsible accountable for their actions and the subsequent fallout.

French and Dimock seem hesitant to challenge the status quo with TT. Particularly Dimock, who holds personal interests as his Golden Children son is poised to become the next significant player from the Cougars. This situation often goes unnoticed, highlighting a clear conflict of interest that arises from his dual roles as CEO and HC. It's high time they recognized the need for change.

The overlapping concerns extend to the WABL situation as well. Rumours suggest a growing exodus of players due to dissatisfaction with AS's treatment. Even a beloved Cougar family is rumoured to be departing, taking their daughters to another team for the upcoming season down south street!

So much embarrassing tripe on here

It's super cringe adding the word family after a team name.

Wildcat - You reference tripe on here so you must be a TT beneficiary who usually fits in the category of being at the club less than ten years and only sticks up for him because he or AS haven't screwed you or your child over yet to advance their own agenda.

A few of us on the other hand has parents grow up at the club. We've been there all of our own lives and seeing this absolute shambles of what has been allowed to happen play out over the last 48 hours, highlights just why the so called family tag rubs alot of us the wrong way. The only tripe is you lot who keep pushing the TT agenda wanting everyone to believe the majority of members are currently happy with everything happening within the club, when recent events prove the complete opposite. Totally agree the VP has a conflict of interest but hopefully Frenchy can sort this out at all levels, remove those who aren't here for the long term benefit of OUR club and we come out better for it in the long run.

recent events prove

What are all the cover ups that are going on?

Has AC actually taken a role at Mandurah? A quick search of their website and social media can't find a mention of it anywhere, and I would have thought a coach of his calibre would warrant an announcement? Maybe that's the tripe wildcat is referring to, that isn't real? In which case, the decision by TT becomes even more baffling?

Just spoke to a guy I used to play with whos at Cockburn. Told me about a "players revolt" towards the end of the season. Anyone know anything about that?

Nah the tripe is all the unfounded accusations Groote is making

Ahh, ok, thanks wildcat, so AC has taken a role at Mandurah then? If not, and that's untrue, then why has Cockburn sacked one of the best coaches in WA? @whatevr - given the talks of an exodus of key players after the decision by TT to sack AC, what revolt would have occurred? Would they not be celebrating the decision the club?

Not going to Mandurah

CONTROVERSIAL OPINION

Maybe there's more to basketball than being a good coach

"Would they not be celebrating the decision the club?"

I was told alot of them are.

Be keen to see how Claydo does as the new HC and who he keeps around and cleans out.

Heard Coops will have a new HC gig soon! Hearing Eagles or Hawks!

Tough choice.

Old mate TT set unveil a big signing on Monday for the women. Poaching another player
Seems the rules of not negotiating contracts or contacting contracted players whilst still contracted dont apply. Contract was negotiated and signed during the playoffs

The NBL can't manage to enforce tampering rules, I don't know what chance you think NBL1 has.

What do you mean by poaching? Made someone sign something?

those rules are not a thing Anon and havent been in nbl1 times

all clubs can sign their own players until monday and other clubs can talk to whoever they want before that point

but only current clubs can sign them until monday then anyone can

Good soup
I understand
The contract has been signed for another club for next season season and was signed weeks ago.
Just being dated with Mondays date

who is it? any clues??

judging by anons previous posts probably kalgoorlie. Not much left there to pick from

Garbin?

Olympic year so doubt it. McCarty makes more sense

@Anon - TT works in a world he's created, no rules, real or otherwise apply. I note that the undermining is complete with TT announcing he and Andy's puppet has been offered a 3 year contract. Clayden living up to his reputation and proving he's been undermining Andrew Cooper for the past 4 years. Even the announcement was full of the clear nepotism and cronyism that TT has valued and promoted in his tenure as Cockburn's self proclaimed saviour. **yawn** Wildcat, good soup, pat bev, whatvr and co, knees deep in this (one and the same, or part of the same group of misfits),the greater basketball community are not as gullible as you take them for, but it was known early what you were planning, it played out exactly as predicted despite the charade. Now we, the broader basketball community, grab the popcorn and wait and see what happens from here.

Dire why you so obsessed with me

I'm just trying to prod you and you bite bite bite

@wildcat, who is obsessed with who? Dire referenced a few commenters here, yet you think their obsessed with you specifically? Who is the biter here? I dare say TT.

Can someone explain to me this bizarre obsession with Cockburn of all places?

Unfortunately Cockburn is a hot topic due to the poor treatment of AC- especially after the life tragedy he faced this year. TT has got alot to answer for especially with the cancer that grows evermore present who is AS.AS is the mastermind who is slowly but surely ruining the "Cougar Family" which I understand more than anyone because I'm part of it and it pains me to say but our club values are just a statement not something that is actually lived out- this past week is a prime example of what AS has been doing lurking his dark shadow in the background. Unless AS is stopped then we will lose our club for good. The rumours of family's leaving this fine club are unfortunately true - from what I know there has been abusive coaching behaviour in the U12s girls T1 ranks.

Who is AS?

Andy Stewart

McCarty will be announced at some stage as new signing for Cougars. Kalgoorlie womens cant take a trick and in general alot of ground to cover to get off the bottom end.

NBL1 West need to get rid of the no poaching policy (and the salary cap for that matter) to better align up with other conferences.

I completely agree with your sentiments. My son and daughters have been part of the Cougars WABL program for years, and I've witnessed an alarming level of verbal abuse from certain "coaches," particularly in the U12 category where some fathers have exhibited inappropriate behaviour. It's evident that AS has influenced and shaped their conduct. Yelling, kicking
and berating young children is unacceptable. I'm aware of seven to eight families who left last season, and it seems like many more will follow suit this season. This pattern must come to an end!

You can always count on good old Rockingham for the Hold My Beer award when crazy stuff happens at another association.

1. Women's Head Coach removed with a year left on his contract
2. Highly regarded High Performance Manager on his way out after only one year in the position
3. Yesterday's very interesting social media post from one of their now former senior WABL coaches who wasn't afraid to drop some eye opening grenades on his way out either

And what seems to be the common denominator here? The President and the Flames Board. People can attack TT all they want, but it's clear based on the comments from said social media post that whatever is happening down at Mike Barnett is just as bad if not worse than what people think is happening at Wally Hagan with many sharing the same view which resonated in the original post.

Best of luck TY wherever you do end up mate but I'm sure many of us will know wherever that is, ultimately it will be Rockingham's loss.

Tim Rendulic stepping down at Kalamunda.

MM signed on for another 2 years at Lakeside- hopefully will give the program some stability - as I know JD and Rowan will be in high demand!

A new low from Frisbee, Truth and PatBev. A bigger load of shit I have never read.

You think people stand around and watch adults kick and berate children and do nothing?

Lets gets some things straight.

TT has done a brilliant job for the Cougars club and peeps in here are talking smack because of his success on and off the court.

His leadership is first class and I wouldn't be surprised if a WNBL club picks him up in the next few years (Surely the Lynx come knocking).

Imo the peeps in here are all about cutting down the tallest poppy in the BWA region.

AS is a basketball genius and has given the Cougars direction like no one before him. The rubbish about his coaching is not true, yes he's an old school coach but his methods have benefited the current under 12s champs girls who look to go undefeated for the first time in the clubs history.

The AC situation is a difficult one and unless you have the whole story it's not something anyone should comment about.

Mark Clayton is a stand up guy and the comments of him undermining AC are just plain lies!!

Hope this clears up some of the comments in here.

If you were trying to sound at all impartial, you failed.

Jonelle Morley leaving Senators.

Didn't know TT has a burner account now?!

Tim Rendulic stepping down at Kalamunda.

Guessing there's been some early movement player wise by this point. Anyone got anything mens or womens?

Cooper a sure thing at Mandurah?

What about East Perth? Do they bring back Filpo for another year along with all the Americans?

Filpo signed for 5 years at EP so defs staying

Cooper or Chance to Perry Lakes

Robbins to rocko

Cougars doing nothing eventful which will annoy some people

Will Alava stay?

Goldfields women in all sorts

Cougars offered contracts to Rowan Mckenzie and Josh Davey- both are still waiting for contract extensions from Lakeside! (they take their time with everything!!!!)

Cooper is locked in at Warwick, announcement in the next week or so

Robbins not leaving his High Performance position at Willetton for a less than stable position at Rockingham given their expected player exodus

AS now overseeing the entire nbl1 men's and women's programs at Cockburn - It would be kind of ironic if he stabbed Clayden in the back at some point much like Clayden did to Cooper

Chance staying in Victoria post nbl season, zero interest in coaching back here given his Boomers commitments heading into Paris next year. Keegan Crawford has interviewed for the Hawks position

Robbins has already left Willetton so that's not accurate.

AS overseeing all at Cockburn isn't a surprise, and despite protestations against my comments about Clayden and his reputation, it's out there and openly discussed by many. As I stated long ago, the rumour was around long before the events happened that AS, TT and Clayden were moving to knife AC, and what do you know, here we are, it all came true. Funny that, but sure, it was all above board.

How do you know he was knifed Frisbee?

Pretty sure if read what's written you'd see.l Bohemian. Strong rumours early on there were moves to knife AC, then it happens and those rumoured to be the ones to do so announce the move (TT) replace the man (Clayden) and then the third wheel mentioned earlier here in this forum as now overseeing it all (AS). Or is it all an amazing series of events that is all pure coincidence? All I can do from outside guess though, so I suppose you could be right? Not sure the bookies would take that bet though.

Crazy thought.

Just because something is written here doesnt make it true. What makes you think AS overseas anything at Cockburn??

Lol 2 whatevr, living up to your name, whatevs. You are spot on though, just because it's here doesn't make it true. I stand by the rumors mid year, the fact they've eventuated as they've been announced. Groote raised the AS link, he's usually pretty good, but hey, I guess time will tell there too. My response was only to that, and to that point, only pointed out I wouldn't be surprised given all the other pieces have checked out. You know what whatevr - sometimes where there is smoke, there truly is fire. But hey, just a crazy thought.

Cooper to Warwick makes sense. Wildcats connection and great at developing young talent. Maybe they will back him in to recruit there.

Plenty of names swirling for Hawks gig. Interesting to see where they go.

Rendulic left suns high and dry. Now they are scrambling for a coach.

Lakeside still yet to confirm women's head coach.

Any thoughts on Tom Knowles or Jason Smith return up the hill?

Jason Smiths last venture up the hill was with Tom Knowles as his assistant in 2016 after Knowles didnt get the job at Lakeside in favour of Mansfield and ended after one year with Knowles taking over until he got dumped in favour of Mansfield a few years later. That certain hirer and firer has left the Suns now so maybe it might work out better for either of them

Where is it anywhere that AS is overseeing the programs? Groote is good but not this time. Apparently I'm TT so I should know the answers here anyway right

LOL AS not overseeing anything. He coaches the athletes that’s all. I’ll say it again, this place has so much embarrassing tripe.

Made up things appearing everywhrre

The word knifed keeps getting used here. Perhaps it was just time for a new coach. They did finish out of the playoffs after all.

Andrew Cooper confirmed coach at Warwick.
Who's the next cab off the rank?

The term keeps getting used because it's precisely what happened. Only a select few of us Cockburn people know that AC and MC grew up as Rockingham juniors together. Over thirty years of mateship gone out the door with one swift, selfish act no doubt encouraged by others with something to gain from it no doubt - AS comes to mind immediately.

For the record Wildcat, TT himself told a group of us long term members during the week at the stadium, that AS will be working closely with players in both the nbl1 squads in a senior role overseeing the whole program with that role then reporting to the CEO and Board. Can we stop with the constant smoke and mirrors approach and just accept members and even those outside our club can see what is happening and why don't we just own it rather than denying it on here so much.

Andrew Cooper announced as new HC at Warwick. Good pick up for them with Brennan moving to Vic. Can't wait for the first Senators v Cougars game next year, will be very interesting.

That leaves Suns, Warwick and Flames women still looking, and Hawks men. Wildcat, whatever, Groote, Pat Bev, Truthteller, Bohemian, as sandgroper has asked, who's up next?

I heard a rumour the Warwick job was offered to Coops in season before he left cockburn. I reckon they were out to knife TT and take a coach from under him all along. I know that it's true because TT told us members during the week.

See how easy rumours are

AS does not report to the board. Embarrassing Groote thinks that. It’s on Cockburn’s website that he’s a talent development coordinator and reports to BD. Everyone knows he works with players he has for 4 years. Groote someone is feeding you baaaaaaad info

Interesting no one talking about Morley being knifed. I’ll leave that one here.

Cooper confirmed Warwick men
Brad Robbins soon to be named new Warwick women's coach
Damian Barr solid favourite to be new Perry Lakes men's coach
Michelle Fletcher Suns women's candidate? Rumours Slammers need two new Head Coaches and Vlad may not be returning to the Magic women's position. Crazy period is upon us

Why would Brad Robbins leave a full-time, high performance role at Willetton to take up a part-time, head coaching role at Warwick???

(Mod: Potentially defamatory.)

Got word that Willetton women are in meltdown mode post gf. A couple of starters looking elsewhere already. Anyone chasing a 2x league MVP?

Just FYI, I have had legal requests regarding the identity of posters and have forwarded information that can be used to identify you. This is a reminder that you are responsible for what you post.

It seems the shit slinging and slander has dropped off a touch since Isaac posted. Having a good lawyer could be handy for some on here.

But seriously - what happened to the Warwick women? Would've thought Coach Morley was a certainty for season 2024 but it seems not. Anyone got the inside info on that one??

MARCUS WONG DEPARTS JOONDALUP WOLVES NBL1 PROGRAM

Following two seasons at the helm of the Joondalup Wolves NBL1 Women's Program, an extension of Marcus' contract has not been able to be mutually agreed.

The Joondalup Wolves are thankful of Marcus's contribution to the program and acknowledge the hard work and professionalism he gave to the team. Marcus came to the Wolves from Adelaide where he had spent seven years as an Assistant Coach with the Lightning in the WNBL and over 10 years as the Head Coach of the Sturt Sabres in what is now the NBL1.

During the past two seasons Marcus has been able to continue his role as a WNBL Assistant Coach with the support of the WBA. Through a number of discussions, it was apparent that the inability for Marcus to commit to another NBL1 preseason would be challenging and as a result an extension of his NBL1 contract could not be finalised.

Although we wish Marcus could fulfil the role, we understand his desire to coach in the WNBL and wish him well in the upcoming season with the Townsville Fire.

WBA CEO Andrew Summerville said;

"Marcus has done a great job for us over the last 2 seasons leading our team to two finals appearances. It was a difficult decision but ultimately the timing issues were too much of a challenge. We thank Marcus for his efforts and commitment to the program and wish him well in his future endeavours"

Marcus Wong added:

“I would like to thank the entire Wolfpack family for their support of the women’s team over the last 2 years. It has been an amazing experience where I have met great people and made new friends. Thanks to the players who have made my time at the club memorable and of course thanks to the coaches and managers - we have had an amazing group of people to work with and I will be forever thankful for the work everyone put in over the last 2 years. I am looking forward to what the next chapter is and wish everyone at the Wolfpack all the best for the seasons ahead.”

The WBA will commence the search for a new Head Coach immediately.

Interesting time for coaching changes within both the women's and the men's competitions.

player movements will always happen but you would expect a little more than normal with this much coaching change.

I find the women's coaching situation interesting with 3 of the powerhouse teams all in the market for new coaches. Warwick, Joondalup and Flames.

Without knowing any of the inner workings down at Rocko, it would at least be interesting to consider how things might look if Petrik returned to the womens and Bevo took the men.

Boomer - isn't Bevo moving on from Flames? Thought that was something I'd heard around the basketball circles, and somewhere here in this forum. Yes wildcat, that doesn't make it true, but even so, don't see him coaching at Flames. Hawks maybe, though strong talk in our club is that's likely to go to a known, experienced head coach, certainly not a rookie. Keegan Crawford, Jamie O'Loughlin, Bevo are the names we keep hearing.
Morley to Wolves maybe? Proven as a championship winner, access to a decent budget, wouldn't be a huge leap to see that happen.

Bevo leaving sooner rather than later. Morley won't be at wolves.

Not many options out there to coach women’s but lots of jobs. If Mansfield Parker Alava and thwaites get it right it’ll be hard to get get in front of them. Most clubs behind 8 ball with coaches late coming in

Wolves women the most attractive job open in the country now?

Dire Frisbee sounds like someone from the hawks inner sanctum

Sadly sandgroper my blood isn't blue enough and bank balance not big enough for that. Pasadena, would the Flames role also be as attractive? Known to not be shy throwing $ at their programs, great home crowds and so on. Would be as attractive as Wolves surely?

What happened to Ciabattoni at the Slammers? No longer coach

During the past two seasons Marcus has been able to continue his role as a WNBL Assistant Coach with the support of the WBA. Through a number of discussions, it was apparent that the inability for Marcus to commit to another NBL1 preseason would be challenging and as a result an extension of his NBL1 contract could not be finalised.

Although we wish Marcus could fulfil the role, we understand his desire to coach in the WNBL and wish him well in the upcoming season with the Townsville Fire.

I think that means hes not here for pre season Kobe. Joondalup were not okay with it but flames were. Not sure too many teams would be okay with head coach disappearing for pre season

Doesn't mean it’s false

Didn't say it was false, just said it was strange.

Robbins confirmed at Warwick today.
Not a bad couple of gets for the club to replace good outgoing coaches.

Marcus Wong to Rocko was easy. Obviously Joondalup will go out of state for a coach.

Any other news?

Heard at Bendat on Sunday that Luke Sunderland will be Bevo's replacement down in Rockingham. Not sure when Bevo finishes given I saw him on court 7 in a flames polo supporting one of their grand final teams? Willetton have just advertised for Robbins replacement. I'd expect that to be an interstate acquisition also. K Crawford now the short priced favourite to be the new Hawks Men's coach.

From NBL1 West Transition Tracker:

Cockburn Cougars


Women: Tyrone Thwaites (Head Coach), Jaya Scafidi, Amelia Corasaniti, Jessie Edwards, Abbey Hall, Jewel Williams.


Men: (Head Coach) Mark Clayden, Brayden Atwell, Josh Hunt, Jordan lee, Alexander Mackinlay, Gavin Field.





Eastern Suns


Men: Carl Aylett, Rob Huntington, Cooper Lowe





Lakeside Lightning


Women: Ruby Benn


Men: (Head Coach) Mike Malat (two-year deal), Dominic Jackson





Perth Redbacks


Women: (Head Coach) Tim Rendulig


Men: (Head Coach) Charles Nix





Willetton Tigers


Women: (Head Coach) Simon Parker, Grace Foster


Men: (Head Coach) Adam Nener





Warwick Senators


Women: (Head Coach) Brad Robbins





Rockingham Flames


Women: (Head Coach) Marcus Wong

The transaction tracker was complete garbage last year. Had players signed with the wrong team, even in the wrong conference, listed players that didn't exist, didn't list players that had signed...

Caleb Davis has not re-signed with the Senators. Will be interesting to see where he pops up next.
New era for the Warwick guys who have been led by Davis and Ellis for many seasons. Will Elliott return?

Very quiet in this group at the moment.

Player movement starting to happen. Who stays and goes at each club?

Davis to Joondalup to play alongside former college teammate Turnidge. Gattorna highly unlikely to return to the Buccs, multiple nbl1 east clubs interested once he's done at the Kings. Giants only going with one restricted player for both teams with heavily reduced budgets due to stadium redevelopment meaning reduced capacity and less sponsors boxes. They might be the new Slammers if they're not careful

Davis to Joondalup will be great. Anyone know if Dove is returning to Joondalup (I know he's still in Perth)?

a big coup for Wolves if they have managed to lure Caleb over. They managed to secure Michaels from the Senators this season. Now Davis. Brings back memories of when they acquired Salinas, Illiadis and Huntington from Senators.

The missing piece to the wolves this year was at the PG position so with Wade back healthy, turnage, Davis and possibly Michaels and Dove they will be a tough starting 5.

Do the wolves have any local juniors coming through? I know Wellsteed plays some good minutes for them but do they have anyone else? Chadinha has sat on the bench for a few years and is always one of the leading scorers in D League. Could he make that jump to being a regular part of their rotation at NBL1?

Buay Tuach back at the Slammers for a 3rd straight season

Damian Barr announced as Hawks Mens Head Coach

Jesse Pence named as the head coach for Joondalup Wolves Women.

https://joondalupwolves.nbl1.com.au/news/jesse-pence-to-lead-the-pack-in-2024-2025

Brave move by the Hawks appointing a coach who when in charge of the 18 Metro men the past two years has been found out with just two basic offenses and not much in the way of team ethos or backup plans once they figure your dribble handoff backdoor action out. That squad isn't getting any younger too.

I do like the signing of Pence for the Wolves women. Has done his apprenticeship and could bring over even more talent from SA to play for the Wolves.

Is that all teams filled now coach wise?

I'm enjoying this new absence of bizarre Cockburn gossip after the threat of legal action. Classic.

Rockingham with the huge signing of Alex Sharp. Willetton will not be impressed

@perthworld, not sure bizarre is the right phrase, there was plenty playing out and people had opinions, right or wrong. Give it time, I'm sure they'll generate their own headlines soon enough.

@groote, as a Cockburn person you're better placed to talk on the Hawks appointment, hasnt he been part of the family for a few years now? Odd decision from afar, most clubs avoid rookie coaches, especially the big ones. Interesting watching for sure.

He was one of the new regime of 'family', I wouldn't exactly claim him as one of ours given we are the third club he was at in the past ten years. He's passionate which is admirable but for mine he lacks the smarts required to be successful coaching at that level, especially at one of the powerhouse clubs who will be after more positive results fairly quickly.

Cockburn: Thwaites / Clayden
East Perth: Allen / ?
Geraldton: Joseph
Goldfields: Thompson / Manton
Joondalup: Pence / Morrell
Kalamunda: Bardill / Trahair
Lakeside: ? / ?
Mandurah: Alava / Utley
Perry Lakes: Mansfield / Barr
Perth: Rendulic / Nix
Rockingham: Wong / Petrik
South West: Chalk / Goff
Warwick: Robbins / Cooper
Willetton: Parker / Nener

Cougars happy he's gone Groote

Never family

Not family unless follow suit of the leaders?
That's not what a family is, that’s a cult.

Lakeside Lightning Men: (Head Coach) Mike Malat (two-year deal)

Will be interested to see how Pence makes the change from Men's to Women's, basketball is same same but different, right? Didn't Eagles Men's coach sign long term too?

So into the offseason,here is what we know so far.

Cockburn: New mens coach under questionable circumstances.

East Perth: All quiet out there.

Geraldton: Business as usual.

Goldfields: In turmoil, poor coaching , no players, no money local association in disarray.

Joondalup: New womens coach, will be a test.

Kalamunda: Trahair looking to build

Lakeside: Who knows???

Mandurah: Looking to recover and get back on track.

Perry Lakes: Mansfield doing his thing looking for a better 2024.
Barr unproven at this level. 2023 coaching staff nowhere to be seen???

Perth: Looking to build on 2023, women's have work to do.

Rockingham: New look, things are happening down there. Good or bad time will tell.

South West: Not sure if anyone cares.

Warwick: Good additions to the coaching staff with points to prove

Willetton: Heading in the right direction.

Couple of coaching signatures being announced on Instagram over the past couple of weeks.

Interesting, yet not at all surprising, seeing TT sign himself to a long term extension through to the end of 2027. He applying for a home loan or something and has to prove ongoing income?

Vlad down in Mandurah secure himself for three years on the girls side while Utley is back for another crack at the men's. What exactly does a coaching consultant in Bevo do when they don’t have the budget to compete?

Ryan Petrik back for another two years is no real surprise, make up for that slip up in the finals.

Kalgoorlie advertising both men’s and women’s coaches after a down year whilst the stadium is renovated.

Aaron Trahair back again with Kalamunda men while long time assistant Marcus Bardill has a crack in the main seat for the girls. Special shout-out to the Microsoft publisher graphic design!

South West womens adding 2 imports

East Perth men bringing back Young and Roberts

Jakens and Doran following Sharp down to Rocko. Three straight grand finals and a mass exodus is bizarre.

If the rumours are true out of those at the Den with good friends down at Rockingham, then they have essentially given their juniors the middle finger to buy a women's championship

Signed or **TBA soon
Wong
Pineau
Jakens
Sharp
Doran
Gandini**
Robbie Ryan**

I wonder how President Boucaut justifies this to his juniors who pay higher fees than most associations. It's clear for everyone to see exactly where the money is going and it's not towards Development or promoting their own kids into the nbl1 squad. Makes sense now why certain people have left the club in the last few months. Dollars Over Development as TY called it in his Facebook post seems very appropriate now

Bizarre or a reflection on something else Kobe..

Rocko women have to win a championship soon have spent the last three years searching for one. They have a whole pro team recruited in that's why all the kids have headed to Cockburn

Rowan Mackenzie has left Lakeside and signed with Bendigo BraVes.
JD still unsure what he will do- still waiting to see who their PG will be.

Cougars Men have a big local player they will announce soon- will roll with no imports next season

Can we expect Kelly and Gandini to sign in Rockingham soon? Winter? Parker to join as an assistant?

I keep expecting to see Gandini and Ryan announced there, but they're running out of roster spots...

Has Tuss resigned with Rocco yet? See he is assisting Ryan at the Lynx during training sessions during the week- another paying gig??

Is Benny Henshall signing with the Cougars next season?

Not NBL1 related but something very interesting in relation to club retention and development, below is the WABL Clearance list as of today by club numbers of player movement.
(https://wabl.asn.au/clearances/)

Cockburn Cougars
Departed: 12
Arrived: 17

East Perth Eagles
Departed: 14
Arrived: 1

Eastern Suns
Departed: 11
Arrived: 8

Hills Raiders
Departed: 4
Arrived: 0

Lakeside Lightning
Departed: 8
Arrived: 21

Mandurah Magic
Departed: 9
Arrived: 0

Perry Lakes Hawks
Departed: 2
Arrived: 16

Perth Redbacks
Departed: 15
Arrived: 8

Rockingham Flames
Departed: 8
Arrived: 5

South West Slammers
Departed: 1
Arrived: 0

Wanneroo Wolves
Departed: 9
Arrived: 6

Warwick Senators
Departed: 12
Arrived: 17

Willetton Tigers
Departed: 13
Arrived: 19

Changes in both head coaches for the men and women at the Giants. Expect Matt Van Pelt to be announced as the mens head coach and assistant Jaymi Worthington to be announced as the womens head coach in coming days.

Dupree announced at Tigers for 2024

Parker Williams off to Rocko too
Running out of brown paper bags down there surely
Good luck to them, and any juniors who are hoping for court time haha

What Rockingham are doing is making a mockery of the league. All members should be screaming at the board for the disgrace that it is. There is not a single junior in their first 10 (or as a result coming through their WABL programs either). This will be the most asterisk** championship in the history of the league. In 20 years time members can look back on the championship photo and point to all the Rockingham locals... oh wait. At least their men had some local stalwarts.

Makes a mockery of the 'salary cap'

The Flames aren't the only party to blame for this - Wong showed during his tenure at the Wolves that he had no interest in developing their local talent. It's no surprise however why we have picked up several Rockingham juniors this offseason from their girls program, along with Lakeside also picking up a very handy to female junior formerly from the Flames.

Looks like the Rocko season fees are going up yet again for Winter 2024.

They're already $350 a season more than Lakeside...

@Groote - why have a dig at Wong? Thwaites proved the blueprint last season, buy a championship, don't worry about developing junior talent (but feel free to sprout it all over social media). Wong not the issue, NBL1W coaches just following the TT blueprint now.

@McBlurter - why quote fees? Is it related, or does Lakeaide benefit from the incessant fund raising from the Church? What's the link? Are you saying the fees paid are being fed into the NBL1 program? I ask as many then refer to the additional sponsors Flames have as well?

@Groote - what was your point with the wabl changes? As a Cockburn, Willo, Flames person (seriously, pick an Association, you chop and change all the time), what was the point you were making? More parents/players "club hopping" these days along with the changes to wabl champ divisions, is it lack of club development, lack of competent coaches, what was the point to your post?

Righto Piers Morgan

It's no secret fees realised from domestic programs go towards funding other programs.

$1,740 for Rocko vs $1,395 isn't a marginal difference.

If there is revenue pressures to pay (more for) the women's side now, some may be pessimistic.

Basketball is a business these days and not a charity event. There are a number of clubs who have recognised this and realise have fully embraced this.
If punters are happy, they will pay the asking price and different clubs can charge
Perhaps the better way of looking at the higher charges are the punters prepared to pay for a better product than the cheaper option down the road