My feeling at this point is that there is not much between the teams and would look at home teams at -3 or less and away teams at +6 or more, as a general rule.
Adelaide to win it $17 1u
I was/am critical of them picking up Cortez Groves but he doesn't need 20+ for them to be successful.
They will probably be in alot of trouble if Burston and/or Ballinger get long term injuries.
I think Dr Ng is important. At his best he is close to the best guards in the comp IMO.
I rate them fourth or fifth at the moment and more like $8.
GC ditch an import already. One that had 18 points, 6R, 3A and 1S in his last game.ouch.
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YTD: 6-6 -0.6u
My feeling at this point is that there is not much between the teams and would look at home teams at -3 or less and away teams at +6 or more, as a general rule.
Adelaide to win it $17 1u
I was/am critical of them picking up Cortez Groves but he doesn't need 20+ for them to be successful.
They will probably be in alot of trouble if Burston and/or Ballinger get long term injuries.
I think Dr Ng is important. At his best he is close to the best guards in the comp IMO.
I rate them fourth or fifth at the moment and more like $8.
GC ditch an import already. One that had 18 points, 6R, 3A and 1S in his last game.ouch.
I'm not really seeing what you have there Bin regarding the 36's as they are not the same side as last year and the comp has improved. Not saying that the 'other' sides look all that good just yet, but IMO this could be either a last of a unit or a very good pick, I hope the later for your sakes
I'm not really seeing what you have there Bin regarding the 36's as they are not the same side as last year and the comp has improved. Not saying that the 'other' sides look all that good just yet, but IMO this could be either a last of a unit or a very good pick, I hope the later for your sakes
i agree, lots of different players and an interrupted preseason due to injuries. they have a fair bit of improving in them for mine.
I am not sure i would agree that the comp has improved. the playing talent may be slightly more concentrated although some of the better players have left the league making it not much different. I would argue without Goorgian the coaching talent is massively weaker and that knowledge and understanding of the game is possibly lower than it has ever been.
consider the Melbourne v NZ game the other night. The role of coaches appears first and foremost to argue every call with the referee. Both Westover and Lemanis carried on look pork chops from go to woe. NZ were completely unprepared for the game and came out playing possibly the worst defence in years. There don't seem to have any offensive plays beyond jack up the three.
I think the favourites NZ and Melbourne are overated. Townsville and Cairns lack quality. Wollongong look too old. I quite like GC and Perth but they are not standouts.
i agree, lots of different players and an interrupted preseason due to injuries. they have a fair bit of improving in them for mine.
I am not sure i would agree that the comp has improved. the playing talent may be slightly more concentrated although some of the better players have left the league making it not much different. I would argue without Goorgian the coaching talent is massively weaker and that knowledge and understanding of the game is possibly lower than it has ever been.
consider the Melbourne v NZ game the other night. The role of coaches appears first and foremost to argue every call with the referee. Both Westover and Lemanis carried on look pork chops from go to woe. NZ were completely unprepared for the game and came out playing possibly the worst defence in years. There don't seem to have any offensive plays beyond jack up the three.
I think the favourites NZ and Melbourne are overated. Townsville and Cairns lack quality. Wollongong look too old. I quite like GC and Perth but they are not standouts.
NO WAY the comp has improved. I think the competition is more EVEN across the board and there won't be any 'whipping boy' teams this season, but when I think of some of the sides that have gone around in the previous five years, 10 years, they were far superior to anything I see this year.
But, for me, the biggest reason this competition lacks on previous years and is wide open among the eight teams ----> NO BRIAN GOORJIAN-COACHEDTEAM
NO WAY the comp has improved. I think the competition is more EVEN across the board and there won't be any 'whipping boy' teams this season, but when I think of some of the sides that have gone around in the previous five years, 10 years, they were far superior to anything I see this year.
But, for me, the biggest reason this competition lacks on previous years and is wide open among the eight teams ----> NO BRIAN GOORJIAN-COACHEDTEAM
have to agree with J.T's comments, the league looks pretty even with the talent pool shrinking following the off-season cut-backs.
considering those comments, any early thoughts on that wednesday game?...Gold Coast +6 @ Cairns -6
some info ;
The National Basketball League has confirmed that new Gold Coast Blaze import Erron Maxey has received his international clearance and can make his NBL debut for the Blaze on Wednesday night.
The American was signed by the Blaze to replace import Michael Joiner, who was released following Round 2.
Maxey is now expected to make his first NBL appearance fro the Blaze when they take on the Cairns Taipans at the Cairns Convention Centre on Wednesday night.
Cairns No injuries reported
Gold Coast Anthony Petrie – Ankle - Will not play against Cairns Ayinde Ubaka – Ankle – Did not train and doubtful to James Harvey – Hip – Expected to play
have to agree with J.T's comments, the league looks pretty even with the talent pool shrinking following the off-season cut-backs.
considering those comments, any early thoughts on that wednesday game?...Gold Coast +6 @ Cairns -6
some info ;
The National Basketball League has confirmed that new Gold Coast Blaze import Erron Maxey has received his international clearance and can make his NBL debut for the Blaze on Wednesday night.
The American was signed by the Blaze to replace import Michael Joiner, who was released following Round 2.
Maxey is now expected to make his first NBL appearance fro the Blaze when they take on the Cairns Taipans at the Cairns Convention Centre on Wednesday night.
Cairns No injuries reported
Gold Coast Anthony Petrie – Ankle - Will not play against Cairns Ayinde Ubaka – Ankle – Did not train and doubtful to James Harvey – Hip – Expected to play
- Perth is adding 221cm Sam Harris, the tallest player in the NBL, to join 216cm Luke Schenscher.
- TRUE to their word as innovators and initators, the Adelaide 36ers are expecting a big influx of Townsville viewers for tomorrow night's live streaming internet game coverage.
The NBL club's management was delighted with streaming of its first game from Brett Maher Court last Saturday as internet subscribers paid $5 to tune in and watch the game.
$5 ouch. Still props for another cutting edge world first tech discovery/development.
Melbourne +7 2u
Melbourne ML $3.60 1u
NZ v Melbourne under 169 3u
- Perth is adding 221cm Sam Harris, the tallest player in the NBL, to join 216cm Luke Schenscher.
- TRUE to their word as innovators and initators, the Adelaide 36ers are expecting a big influx of Townsville viewers for tomorrow night's live streaming internet game coverage.
The NBL club's management was delighted with streaming of its first game from Brett Maher Court last Saturday as internet subscribers paid $5 to tune in and watch the game.
$5 ouch. Still props for another cutting edge world first tech discovery/development.
Cedar, Townsville's top scorer is out. Beyond their two imports don't have too many big scorers. If Adelaide's new guard can prevent homicide from running rampant I don't see too many points in Townsville.
Adelaide haven't been putting up big scores and Ninnis isn't happy with the defence. This could be up and down and high scoring but I am willing to bet against.
Perth -8.5 1u
Not sure about the status of Petrie and AU for GC, but from what I have read they are questionable if not doubtful.
GC got mauled on the boards in Cairns and now face the huge Perth line up.
GC still have the players on paper even with injuries but too many players are not playing well yet and it is hard to see this turning it around after travelling from Cairns on Wednesday.
Adelaide -3 2u
Adelaide v Townsville under 163.5 1u
Cedar, Townsville's top scorer is out. Beyond their two imports don't have too many big scorers. If Adelaide's new guard can prevent homicide from running rampant I don't see too many points in Townsville.
Adelaide haven't been putting up big scores and Ninnis isn't happy with the defence. This could be up and down and high scoring but I am willing to bet against.
Perth -8.5 1u
Not sure about the status of Petrie and AU for GC, but from what I have read they are questionable if not doubtful.
GC got mauled on the boards in Cairns and now face the huge Perth line up.
GC still have the players on paper even with injuries but too many players are not playing well yet and it is hard to see this turning it around after travelling from Cairns on Wednesday.
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