dragnz
Years ago
i think the nbl will be gone by the end of this season. after the slingers, bullets and the kings have left, the nbl will need to go sooner or later.
hopefully they don't cancel this season
Isaac1
Years ago
Gone in two more seasons.
In that sense i mean that i doubt it will become totally non-existant. I think after 2 more seasons, the league will become defunct, and BA together with the NBL Management, will sort it all out through which a new league will be formed.
BA and the NBL have made little moves. But let's face it they havent worked. A major overhaul will occur in the next 2 years for sure.
Jack Toft
Years ago
The NBL is certainly going through a difficult time. I do not believe it is finished, but I do believe that it needs a major overhaul. Spectators, sponsors, and players need a long term assurance that the NBL will be strong and not some poorly run league. To this end these are my major points:
1. Salary Cap: It is there to protect teams financially and to ensure teams compete on level playing field. Must be enforced, or else it is a joke. Currently a joke. The NBL doesn't check it and so clubs run wild.
2. Points Cap: As above. Why have it if it is not enforced?
3. Profile: Ladies lawn bowls has a higher profile that the NBL. Need to have a more proactive marketing team in NBL headquarters - do the NBL have one? Do they need a size 10 somewhere?
4. Business Plan: Is there one in place? Have the NBL developed it in house with some strategic use of consultants, just got a consultant's report, or is it on the back of a Starbucks napkin?
On the positive points, basketball participation at grass roots is strong, is an exciting game to play and watch, doesn't take up a full day, the players are generally clean cut and smart people, and there is good infrastructure in place.
I would suggest that a clean out of management and a change of course of how the league is run is required.
Paul
Years ago
This years competition will be the best in years. There are going to be some great games. I think they will do a major overhaul. We might see more NZ teams which I don't think will work. They will want some of the success the netball gets. I think a Tasmanian team will return as will some other new teams maybe a Geelong.
The Journo
Years ago
Great idea :0, though the only thing stopping that is the NZ season is over the winter.
my problem is if they shut down the league for a year what happens to the players? they have to get paid so they will look overseas and then when the league relaunches what is their insentive/odds to come back.
playa
Years ago
dey hav ta work "normal" jobs lik everyone else !!! de NBL is finished since Aussies r not intersted in bball .... dey lik only ta watch footy n swimmin n tennis !!! other sports ...ha ..wat other sports !!!???
playah8tr
Years ago
playa, I think the ratings on the game show 'spelling bee' are better than the NBL. you should check it out.
woody
Years ago
we have to change to winter playing in sumer is ludacris idea as if you would miss a day nighter to go watch a bball game live
well i would cause i love the razorbacks aka sydney spirit but most niggaz wouldnt
Ha Long Phat
Years ago
(#195930) Sorry Woody; I dont agree.
As if you would miss an AFL game to go watch NBL!!
AFL.. any one remember that???
It was one of the major factors in changing from winter to summer.
Have we forgetten this already - no wonder bball is in trouble.
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