I would like the coach to be that good that all clubs would want to be talking to him

I would be putting my money on bevo for the sixers job, the razorbacks have gave permisson for him to talk.

Brian to dragons a done deal too from my sources, so expect the dragons to spend way over the salary cap and have some success, just like the kings do every year.

I'm with Brockman. Get the best you can.

FWIW, heard last night that Beveridge is, apparently, in the US chasing up various contacts. Staying active regardless of where he'll be.

One thing that puzzles me is why would West Sydney be happy for Bevo to leave after one year of his deal?
This to me is a little alarming, is he not cracked up to what we all think, or is their other reasons like club debt that we dont know about?
Doesnt fit right for me, if i think the guy is right for the job i wouldnt be letting him chat to anyone whilst in contract!

Wasn't he on a one year deal? Knowing he's looking to field offers, they have probably just been fair and let him talk to other clubs.

Singapore let Adelaide talk to Brad Davidson early and it wasn't because he was a dud.

I know for a fact he signed on for three years.

todays paper mentioned there being 4 candidates, Boty mentioned Ninnis and Bevo, who would people prefer out of those 2??
I personally wouldnt mind a combination of those 2, i guess Bevo wouldnt take an assistants job anywhere so he would be head coach with Ninnis as 1st assistant, what do people think of that?? would ninnis take an assistants job??

Probably not.

And there's only 2 horses in this race.

And Ginger does bring up a valid point. Bevo is on a 3 year deal at WS.

Why would they let him talk to other clubs, virtually straight after their season is over?

are the next 2 years for bevo option years maybe?? hence he can opt out if he gets a better offer??
are the 2 horses Ninnis and Bevo??? i like the sound of both of those guys, i personally would like to see Ninnis given a shot, but Bevo does have some good credentials, should be good either way i think

Could the Pigs use Bevo's contract as a bargaining chip to get some extra income for the club. If the Sixers are red hot to get him would they pay out his contract at the Pigs? This would obviously give a club, which historically has struggled for cash, a boost on their bottom line and may allow them to pursue some more expensive free agents than their budget would originally have allowed?

I don't quite understand what the big deal is with Bevo. Success with junior national teams does not equate to success at NBL level.

The main knock on Ninnis is that he hasn't coached at NBl lvel. well, Bevo has coached one season and won a measly 10 games!

I too know for a fact that he is contracted for 3 years.

Ninnis is the man for the job. He is familiar with the town, the organisation, an SA boy and above all, a bloody good coach.

"He is familiar with the town, the organisation, an SA boy and above all, a bloody good coach."

Sounds like you are describing Voldemort.

And as a rebuttal to the next twenty posts noting the "bloody good coach" part:

He won 3 championships. And I believe he is a "bloody good coach" of seasoned veterans. I think he realises this which is why we recruited guys like Wheeler and Copeland. However the quality of these guys is not of the same standard as the 97/98 crew. However, if we did keep Hodge, Ballinger, Maher and Davidson then we are starting to get close. I guess what the club has to decide on is whether any potential replacement could do a better job with the potential list of players that they might have. Or, whether in fact, an alternative (more development oriented) coach may attract some younger talents.

Lots of unknowns. Anyone know when a decision is likely? I assume before the finals are over so potential recuits know who their coach may be?

who is to say the contract was signed by bevo? I hear this has been happening a fair bit with coaches these days, more of a gentlemens agreement. I am aware if was a three year deal, however has he actually signed a physical contract is the question.

Ok...what the hell, ill give it a go....



36ers....Ninnis (home town boy)

Dragons..boy gorj ($$ to spend and a name to make)

kings....bevo(at least hes got something to play with)

Perth....fisher(like to get rid..but,no better option)

pigs....black (any port in a storm)

cairns.....voldemort (relaxed lifestyle will fit)

I believe it's not a "signed" contract, but there is an agreement in place and the Pigs still needed to OK his talking to other clubs.

They certainly didn't hesitate, which does be g the question.....why not?

What makes you think they didn't hesitate? It could've been a decision that took them hours/days to decide.

The 36ers' decision has, from all accounts, been made so I guess we'll just wait on the announcement.

mmmm... Starting to sound a bit like Ninnis ?

I have nothing to say :-)

Aw come on now DICKO, who is it?

woohoo...im guessing that i am, 1 from 1 so far then.

AS much as i like the idea of Bevo.. i'm going with Ninnis, hometown boy, always wants to comeback and never wants to leave. Can persuade good players and knows the Sixers style.

Obviously Scotty will be chomping at the bit to prove he can deliver as head coach in this league , i think he deserves two years but he will need to produce quickly as the frustration from the last 3-4 years is already overflowing .

The thing with the dragons is if they get Goorjian you would doubt Ingles or Jacob return as they would be leaving their Boomer aspirations in Melbourne .
The flipside is boy G may try and take Kendall , Wortho , Draper and Crosswhite across with him .

May leave some talent open to offers .

No ninnis - come on?? Get someone from out of SA, with a fresh outlook... Tiser said guys from all around the world had applied and Ninnis is in the mix??? Way to look at all options, and not the easy ones....

Isn't the 'Sixers style' a factor in there poor performance over the past couple of seasons? What is Ninnis, an offensive or defensive coach?

people i have from a good source BEVO

I think it will be Bevo, Mal will want to change things up IMO.

Would not mind seeing Scottie get the job. Does well with the Academy etc..

Bevo started the season firing with an inept team, however died in the end.

Please No Ninnis. Never played defence so doubt if he would be a defensive coach. How much pressure is there for the Acadamy team to perform?

Goorjian was an absolute shitful defender when he played and Smyth was a defender par excellence, and look at their respectful team philosophies!

Goorjian was an absolutely shitful defender when he played and Phil was a defender par excellence, and look at their respective team philosophies!

So BAKE, on those grounds how the hell did Smyth ever coach a big guy???? Sure you don't have to like the option of Ninnis but put up a decent argument.

Tiser said guys from all around the world had applied...