Paul
Years ago
Word is that Saville signed on Tuesday with the Kings but that they are a bit slow with the press release. I guess there is no surprise that he signed. I also imagine he has now extended his international career.
Skyhook
Years ago
Are you suggesting that he is not deserving of his international spot ?
Hard to find a better 3 player in the league IMO.
I think the only thing stopping Saville playing for AUS, for a while yet, is injury.
DICKO
Years ago
"Hard to find a better 3 player in the league IMO"
Internationally, I can think of 2 straight away..... Catt and Sam.
If Saville gets a gig ahead of either of them, Boomer selection is officially a joke.
Rat10
Years ago
He's already got a gig ahead of Catt. Goorj basically retired Catt along with Rillie last year. Did you see Catt's name in the selection list for the upcoming NZ series?
The problem with Saville is that he is a very similar player to Mackinnon, ie excellent defender and rebounder but limited offensively. (Mackinnon improved offensively last season obviously playing on a stacked roster.) The Boomers don't need two of these players and Mackinnon is better so why do you need Saville?
You're far better off going with Catt instead of Saville as he provides something different to Mackinnon and Saville with his offensive capabilities. And given that Goorj isn't known as the greatest offensive coach he could use Cattalini. Pity he still holds a grudge.
Blue Collar
Years ago
I agree 100% with Rat10. The Boomers need Cat for his offensive prowess and his international experience. It simply comes down to Gorj not wanted to admit defeat and select him IMHO.
TR
Years ago
It comes down to Goorj being a *(# and admitting to the fact that his selection policies are crap and he made a mistake in relation to Catt.
Yes, I'm on the official bandwagon of 'Goorj is a crappy international coach' and we need to replace him.
I wonder if it will occur if BA would select a coach outside of the NBL. I can't see anything wrong with that, worked for the Socceroos and I can't see why it wouldn't work for the Boomers.
dry back
Years ago
possible kings roster 07/08
PG -Import/Carter
SG -Kendall/Smith
SF -Saville/Tovey
PF -Worthington/Hinder
C - Import/Crosswhite
Ak-47
Years ago
Kings roster doesnt look to bad add to imports and they look the goods. DAMN!
Rat10
Years ago
The problem Sydney has is that its 2 import spots, point guard and centre are traditionally the hardest to fill. Good quality import centres are usually too expensive for the NBL and decent point guards are also hard to find.
twenty four
Years ago
Saville, although streaky, isn't that bad on offense. He's got a pretty decent pull up J that's hard to stop when he's on and he can also play at the point and play it effectively.
IMO, he's head and shoulders above Mackinnon as a scorer and distributor.
"The problem Sydney has is that its 2 import spots, point guard and centre are traditionally the hardest to fill. Good quality import centres are usually too expensive for the NBL and decent point guards are also hard to find".
its ok sydney will just have 3 or 4 attempts at filling their import spots through out the season
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