It's time to give a few exciting local boys a go.

Neither, but since when do you recruit players just because they're exciting?

I think we should look at players like Molitor and maybe even Zorich. We need to look at what positions we struggle in, and to be honest we have lacked a little bit in the 3 spot since Oscar and Jacob moved on. I think Molitor fits the bill. Has the size and the athleticism, and is really starting to sharpen his game from beyond the arc.
Zorich for me has always been a consistant player. Can penetrate the keyway, is a great player and has plenty of speed. He's a smart player who reads the play well and although it would be great if he were a couple inches taller, he should be given the opportunity. Think about it people, we have Davidson and Maher as our point guards, both of which wouldn't be that far off retirement. Mahersey is likely to finish up at the end of next season, so develop a player to back up Davidson.
I'd also like to see perhaps Reardon take Sutton's spot. Has proved he can make the NBL and i'm sure will show everyone this year that he rates higher than a lot of current Sixer squad members.

Well, Burdon and Dodman are hardly miles off the pace for the best available at the moment. As Panther has said, Zorich and Molitor are probably the next best candidates for development spots but it'd be a fairly brief list after that if you're only looking at locals.

We once had an exciting player back in state league, NSW. He was like a bullterrier chasing a nerf ball. Exciting to watch but just couldn't cut it when it came to skills........

I think its a little weird that Zorich is so heavily considered when he simply can not shoot.

Last year stats
FG %: 44
3PT% 18
FT% 48

And also, the guy will be 24 BEFORE the season starts, isn't that a little old to be considered a development player?

"I'm really not that convinced that Dodman can cut it at this level. Has played great defense has seems to have zero confidence on the offensive end. Continuously makes silly mistakes."

Did you actually watch the last third of the season when he actually got court time and made the most of it!?

I never mentioned his shooting attributes because I know he struggles in that category...but damn I didn't know he sucked that much! Lol....
Ok, so based on last years ABL season, how do we fit Todd Matthews in the team???

Looks like Zorich has made improvements in his shot. Read this on the North site about a month ago 6 of 7 isnt bad from the 3.

He is a much better prospect than Mathews at the next level for just sheer size and athleticism. This is why Spud will never get a shot.

Also Zorich from memory almost averaged a triple double last season. I could be wrong on this though

the link if you want to read for yourself

I'm not a fan of Dodman and would prefer to not see him in the team. He frustrates me and my Mrs.

I did watch the 3rd of his season as quoted above. Yes he played some good defence and had plenty of energy.

But his offensive game is terrible. He received spoon-feed passes which he should have dunked etc. But he turned them over and wasted all the opportunties. This frustrated me every time.

I am all for bring back Marcus Ng though. I want to see his slash and fancy game. Bring on Marcus.

I say persist with Dodman. Theres no substitute for a guy that can play D on big players. He hasnt got this far in basketball without being able to make layups or dunk the ball so once he gets a bit of confidence he'll put them away.

I would however also like to see marcus given a run.

Bring on Marcus Ng for sure. He deserves a chance to show his worth. He'll show people he is with it. I have complete faith in him.

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Tommy, your boy Derreck got cut from Pioneers SEABL team!