Regarding that Blaze matchup on February 3...

We host Brisbane Saturday night (Feb 2) and then travel the following day to GC to play that night!

If that is one of our better chances, the finals are somply not a possobility!

whoa... better spell check next time!

I have remarkably low confidence in the team for tonight, regardless that the Hawks are a horribly undermanned side. Wollongong is just about our worst hunting ground of anywhere, it seems that we can never grab a victory there. And I can't really see where the Sixers are going to find the additional energy they seemingly lacked on Wednesday night against Perth.

Wollongong by 8.

Assuming the following:

Davidson doesn't cramp up again
Ballinger isn't shut down
Hodge can make the drive 'n' dish (and we can actually sink it)
Mottram is given significant minutes

I am confident we can get up...

Heard a nice line from Mike Wilbon on Pardon the Interruption the other day (the US version of that show - you know, the good one) which I think sums up the Sixers this year: they're only good enough to break your heart.

They're not terrible with no chance of winning; nor are they really good; instead they're just good enough to tantalise you with efforts like the Kings game but heartbreakers like Perth four days later.

Hawks by 3.

I dunno anymore, we should be good enough to take this by 8-10, but, I just cant say anything with any confidence after this week.

My tip...Balls will go insane for 40+
.........Darren will light up from the 3
.........Hodge will draw a record number of fouls..and make 90% of FT
......... Coops will dominate the D
......... Voldemort will make inspired subs and time outs


At least i dont know anyone in the gong, so offensive and smarta*se phone calls and emails wont be hitting me for the next few days unlike the cats game..Im still getting cr*p over that result.

Isaac, Centrebet are out of their minds. I have no idea where they pulled that one from! That said, the rest of the lines they have up at the moment look pretty solid.

Ive been watching some other books recently and noticed that Pinny (http://www.pinnaclesports.com/League/Basketball/Aussie+NBL/127/Lines.aspx) is offering Adelaide +2.

Anyone got any idea who opens the NBL lines (ie. puts them up first)? I always presumed it was the TAB and everyone followed them, but now im not so certain.

Ive gone with the Gong at Halftime but for a Sixers win. Got it at $6.50 which I think is a pretty good bet.

WOLLONGONG HAWKS 1.78 (-1.5 : 1.90)
ADELAIDE 36ERS 2.05 (+1.5 : 1.90)

Cheers kad!

The team that played here on saturday will belt them. but the one they played here on wednesday will lose.
I can only guess which one will turn up.
Anyways, Ballinger will play a whole lot better and that should be enough for the win.

I think their challenges (besides limiting Franklin) will be not giving up shots to Rigby or letting Tragardh score at will. Camel, I think you're right about Ballinger - Adelaide by 8.

btw for those who wish to know, a video of the match against Sydney costs $5

123abc, how do we get the video??, i assume its the 36ers v sydney game last sat night

Ring the Sixers at 8444 6444 and ask to be placed on the list.

well here we r at the gong using my phone for updates so excuse some spelling..

boys are warming up now shooting around.

about to have beer number 1

holy sh#t... coach walked out with a real whiteboard... im impressed so far...

beer number two...

TR, thanks it will definately help when the NBL.com.au stuffs up.

:D

Is Dodman there, or Burdon. As if it isn't Burdon, that's the first thing he's gotten wrong.

Think it has already stuffed up!

Dont think they ever actually started

Is it just a sixers thing with this service?

What's the bet that the first stat that goes up is 36ers [12] N.Mottram - foul ?

Play by Play is working if you click into that - it's the second option (Live, Play by Play, Box Scores, Summary, All Live Games).

Interesting thing though: I didn't know we got Holmes back.

06:45 : 36ers [52] J.Holmes - foul

sixers 9 gong 8

sixers 16 gong 8

J.Holmes is a good shot.

36ers 9 Hawks 8

Julius Holmes appears to have 11 points already.

22 - 10 Sixers 4:03 Q1

Hodge 12 points

good start... transitional offense is great. spacing in set plays terrible... interior d sucks.

hodge unguardable @ the moment. davo really pushing the ball up court.

up 24 to 17

2:25 to go...

beer no three

I am pretty sure that fouling machine Mottram has already picked up 2 fouls!

Quarter time

Sixers lead 26-22

Hodge 14 pts
Mottram 2 fouls
Davidson 4 assists

26 to 22 after the 1st.....

omg.... dench.... holy shit.. terrible

hodge has been great. copeland two nice baskets

Davidson opens the 2nd Q with a 3!

Is Burdon scared of planes? Is that the reason why Sutton took the trip?

Ah, Sutton...

Now watch our scoring take off!

Hodge has 18 points. Castle having his ass handed to him?

Mottram on court 26 secs and picks up another foul

Perhaps that is one reason he doesn't get more minutes!

Ok here's my theory with Dench: he's a joke, he knows he's a joke, so he can't ever play well infront of a home crowd, cos everyone has seen him play, and knows he's a joke. He's been useless here all year, was shite in the game at Melbourne (ex-Tiger), and is off to a great start tonight (ex-Hawk). He's played great in the games at venues he's never called home.

Strange, we are down! Is Sutton still on?

Ah, good move. Hodge has 20 points. Got to sub him off.

Half time 48 - 46 sixers

Hodge 20
Ballinger 10

this game radio?

48-46 it's close...

HODGE WATCH - End of Q2.

18Pts
4 Reb
2 Assists
1 Foul

20:31 Mins

I believe development players may only be allowed to travel with the team about 5 times per season. Could be why Burdon is not there.

Could be Skip, but would sure prefer him to be there!

Sorry, Hodge has 19.

sutton.... sorry son but not nbl quality. when he was on it's 4 on 5 @ the o side...


coach, not one time out used, not one.

do our guys know what an off the ball screen is???

no transitional o in the 2nd. o sets look bad.

we have no idea about helping a double team in the block...

48 to 46 @ the 1/2

motts has 3 fouls..

score board is shite..

second half tip to coach...

give hodge the ball on iso's and crash the boards.

NBL site completely down now. Useless pricks.

Aw, Julius Hodge from Harlem, on your way to stardom.

Is that Peter Walsh?

This time Mottram checks in and fouls within 19 seconds.

Mottram and Cooper both 4 fouls

good old nbl.com.au always good for reliability. Its no wonder the game cant move forward at any rate when simple things like a professional website for a professional sport cant function.

He was 'chicken legs' wasn't he.

That's the guy!
Mottram has been an absolute superstar this season!

What's your surroundings like TR? You likely to get out safely if we win?

davidson down... back or hip...

dipshit kench pushed him..

down 9.. hawks big run.. coach finally called a time out.

53 to 62... they r out hustling us & playing much smarter..

davidson looks like he's hurting

*SIGH*

Startin to blowout now. 62-53 down. Can't make a shot to save ourselves.

Tragardh 5 fouls for Hawks.

Bad bad news with Davidson :(

Box scores section is now up on NBL.com.au.

not workin 4 me

3:26 left in the 3rd.

66 - 58 Hawks.

back to 6 & coach sits balls.....

davo is back!!!! gutsy he looked hurt... warrior..

davo 4 three......

back to three point game

NBL says Davidson is on the floor! YAY!

checkout the team on court. coach is aiming for a last minute blow out again

holy shit.... copes sent to the rooms... punted....

Yeah, he is back in the game so im guessing he isnt injured.

This is the one thing that i HATE about the sixers. Someone goes hot and they have trouble getting them the ball. Hodge hasnt hit a shot this qtr.

the coaches player rotations are just plain terrible

we are so gone...tonight and for playoffs

the coach is a f#@king joke.

Hawks finish the quarter with 3 consecutive triples.

Were gone: 83 - 66

Yeah when I look at Hodges I often mistake him for Jake.....

15points in two minutes

We are starting the quarter with Dench on court. All is saved!!!! ;)

we have lost the plot..... coach calls zero time out...does nothing but puts his head in the sand

they hit 3 triples in the last min...

house is rocking.... & im about to be violated....

Adelaide are 56% from the 'stripe'. Hawks 76%.

Ng is only 1 from 6 from beyond the arc. (17%)

Still can't get on the NBL site, is anyone else having the same problem?

well this will be the last straw for the coach. The media before he left was that he was saying it would be hard if they continue to loose and they have. Did anyone have anymore info re the ballinger thing and his position on coach being filled and his willingness to stay.

scott ninnis 4 coach

Try 21 down with 9 to play, going along nicely!

what did copeland do to get the boot

Best not to waste money going to Brisbane either, come on home fellas.

94 - 71 Hawks

8:50 to go.

Jake's started scoring again. Isn't time for him to be subbed off......

Okay i have supported our coach since he started, never thought of sacking him, but now...it's time for him to go thanks for the good times, sorry we have to leave you behind.

Has Dodman gotten in yet? If not, why not?

99-85 Too late for a comeback?

oh my god 8 point run here we come

Sixers on a 10-0 run. Still trail 99-85 though.

At least J holmes is playing well. I think he is a keeper

101-87 Hawks

4:28 to go.

NEVER FORGET

Hah! Good one Kad! Should find one of Claxton too!

105-95 2:10 to go.

woohoo Go Jacob Holmes! Must have jump ship already :P

Franklin 20 pts, would be nice next year however Hodge does have 27 points :D

Consistency or Higher scoring games? Which type of import would you prefer for next year?

You know, Ng isnt having a bad game either...

24/6/3

Common, we can still get close enough to another "honourable" loss.

Why has Ballinger not been on the court much this last quarter. Is he hurt or is 'The Coach' resting him because this game was already out of reach?

Apparently Copeland was ejected for manhandling the referee

hodge 14 rebounds

Kad, Ng has actually had a pretty decent season. He's got his limitations, but his effort level can never be questioned. He's a good rebounder for someone of such slight build too.

111-100 Hawks

0:56 to go.

What a gutsy effort guys, we are so very proud of you.

Anon, coach probably just wants to extend the pressure up the floor.

32 and 14 not bad! shame about the game though. Its just sad the subs and timeouts dont really give the players a fair chance to stay in the game when things start to go a little pear shape.

Or just figured the game was over.

So, anyone think we can win tomorrow? Anyone.... anyone at all?






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Or just figured the game was over.

So, anyone think we can win tomorrow? Anyone.... anyone at all?

Hodge finishes with 34 & 14.
Ng 28 and 6.

Stupid double posts....

Oh I agree. Ng is easily my favorite Sixer. I REALLY hope we hold on to him next season, esp if we can get a proper offence next year! You know, one with screens. And cuts.

I like the idea of Ninnis, but does he have the experience? No lie, id be on the phone to Stacker.

Hawks won by 10.
Now someone has to send in the StarForce to get TR out safely.
Knowing him he would be dressed in his 36ers uniform without his capsicum spray.......

I dont think we will win, but boy, I cant wait to see what centerbet reopens the line! It was +15 before this result, i want +18.5!!

kad, did Phil have experience when we first got him?

You do raise a good point, but your not really selling Ninnis to me with talk like that :)

dont want stacker, only cos he rubs me the wrong way. I think we should get ninnis, he has served his time and should be given a shot. It would be 2 maybe 3 year contract so its not a long time to lock in. Plus he seems to have a much better grip on development and is willing to work in that role.

What was the story with Copeland? Anyone?

Why couldn't he do that the other night when he was going 1-8?

give me sometime to get home & i'll do a report.

disgusted is one word i'll b using.

copes punted for charged the ref and nearly chesting him. ref shit himself.

walk out with no bruises or foreign objects in strange places.

thanks for the info TR,
Glad you got out in one piece,
lookin forward to the report


"no foreign objects in strange places?"...did you forget to put them in before you left? lol
:)

Congratulations Darren on the 30 point game. Great effort.

no me.... At about the 6 min mark of the first quarter when things looked good I was informed that if I stood up again then a foreign object was coming into play. Luckily for me there are some great Hawks fans nearby that went into bat...

I will say, overall Hawks fans are a polite and fantastic group of people, copped some friendly ribbing at the end but it was all done in jest and good humour....