Which Phil? Dr. Phil?

ME!!!

Honestly i only see 2 possible replacements.....

1. My first option and for many reasons is Scott Ninnis... a favorite son of the club...has done the hard yards and been involved in different programs to cut his teeth and think he is ready for it and deserves it!

2. Second choice would be Ian Stacker...he should be in the league somewhere, is too good a coach not to be...would bring a totally new approach to the program and could attract some real good young aussie talent...something we need and quick!

At the end of the day any change will be a good change....bring it on tomorrow please Mal...we need saving!

Wasnt there talk of Cal Bruton coming on board last season? What ever happened to that?

lol...thanks ryno, but im busy at the moment :)

Not sure if Stacker would get a gig at adelaide.

Belly is Stacker's manager, and after his failed sixers bid i've got a feeling he's not too happy to be dealing with the sixers.

If you have a look at Belly's player's under management list it makes for some interesting reading:

Maher: on a long-term sixers contract?
Rychart: no longer with the sixers
Cattalini: no longer with the sixers
Crawford: who?
Forman: now with the Breakers
Ingles: Had an 'oral' agreement with the sixers, but signed with the dragons
Hill: now with the dragons
then down into the rookies/sophmores etc.

By looking at the player list, i don't think Belly is too keen on assisting the sixers, but it would be nice to get either Stacker or Ninnis (back) into the program.

Bell represents Ninnis as well southern sharks so maybe neither are an option???

blossomed since going to the dragons???

So his 29 on debut was soley due to his pre-season at the dragons, not the two years prior at the 'tute, or his time with the emu's, or his time at the tigers... ha!

Jan Stirling

Shane Heal?

Sapwell for sure.
Heavy on development. Spends plenty of time out of training working individually with players.
Well respected around the country. Connections with Dunlap in the states and other connections in the US college system.
Amazing work ethic as a player, and really knows how to coach it.
Don't see any negatives?

By looking at the player list, i don't think Belly is too keen on assisting the sixers

Listen on nbl.com Phils latest interview, more excuses and seems happy with the result.

Ray De Wit!
You guys can talk crap, so can I!!!

154490,

Are you serious? I can't stop laughing, every line of that statement got funnier as it went on.

The 2nd to last line was actually funny because it had an element of truth. True, had an amazing work ethic as a player. Have you seen Jim Carey hoop in the Cable Guy?

Phil IS coaching for his job this Saturday. He may not get the flick staight away but the decision to move him on seasons end will be galvanised.

he shouldnt even be an assistant!

its Ninnis or Stacker, they are the only options...

With what Boti wrote today about Ninnis, lets hope he is made assistant and then Phil is def gone :P

Where's Boti's mention of Ninnis? Online or not - can't find it.

Isaac, I think it was an off the cuff remark about Scottie not taking assistant jobs. The last 3 have seen the head coach fired.

its in the "around the NBL" section, not sure if its on line...

he says, "Its unlikely Scott Ninnis will be adding to his assistant-coaching resume anytime soon after the last three men he worked beside, Staker, Price and Lucas - all got sacked"

little tongue in cheek but im more than happy for him to be Phils assistant now and have the same trend follow

I defend Phil a bit, but have to say I agree seen the light.

Steve Breheny?

yeah right..

We need someone young who has enthusiasm, like a Beveridge.

Phil is out coached, out recruited, out scouted....it goes on and on.

Without the under the table cash to float the team: see late 90's........Phil has needed to develop what he's got. This has and will never happen.

Phil has been found wanting on all levels....

Marty Clarke is the ideal replacement.

International experience as a coach and a player. Has great connections with the likes of Ingles, Mills, Ogilvy, etc. AS well as with Aussie kids and coaches in college.

Has shown that he can develop talent. And that he can win. With an SEABL championship.

Probably is a future Australian Coach as well.

The only choice!

154551 - Ive got some reasons why Pero, melmeth amd Frank wont have career night against Adelaide...

Melmeth - will get about 12 minutes on court
Frank - will throw the ball away too much and get in foul trouble
Pero - will be a solid contributor and play a role very well

The player I think is due for a break out game is Hawkins.....and seeing as he plays SF its probably a great week for him to cut loose. If he has a big game and the others (Crowe/Harvey/Mcgregor) do their job the Blaze will go close - But Ill still tip Adelaide at home by 5-10

"So his (Inlges) 29 on debut was soley due to his pre-season at the dragons, not the two years prior at the 'tute, or his time with the emu's, or his time at the tigers... ha!"

No, it was due to the playing time that he was given at the Dragons, something that the 6ers almost certainly (or any other club) would have given him at that stage of his career.

the 6ers almost certainly (or any other club) would have given him

Have heard criticism from people close to the action in that field suggesting that Boof is not necessarily a good leader for young players.

Heard the same Isaac, actually heard it was because of the example set that the Redbacks are in the doldrums..

Very good tactician, very good at a party.

"the 6ers almost certainly (or any other club) would have given him


wouldn't have?"


Ohhhh, fussy.....I think you might have known what I meant.

I wouldn't be surprised if Garnier fructus are wanting to sponsor The 36'ers, if they could get Phil Smyth to show their product every time he uses the word gel, the sixers would be set to make a fortune.

Taxi for Phil!!