joker
Years ago
Surely we are more than capable of winning this game.Spirit started last year strong then died big time and it was at this time last season they started falling off the pace big time.This is a game for us for sure so lets get behind the team we will get them by 30 we did last year with less talent.
joker
Years ago
Forgot to mention they also play the Dragons the night before perfect for us to get a big win.
KingJames
Years ago
Last season was last season! Spirit are a much better team and mature now. We will have to play four quarters of good basketball if we are to win the game.
Camel 31
Years ago
If the Spirit play the Dragons the night before, then the sixers should win at home. But I'd be expecting a close game.
Isaac
Years ago
Joker, you might be thinking of our 22 point win. Yes, they will have travelled and we must win, but without Maher or Winitana, I don't think it needs to be a 30 point margin - any sort of win will do right now.
A
Years ago
Just like the Hawks played Perth in Perth then had to travel home to play the week long rested 36ers the next night, I think the Spirit will be to tall, deep and talented for the 36ers this week, but lets hope I am wrong.
Spinner
Years ago
Isaac - No Maher is a big loss. But yet to be convinced that we are losing anything by not having Winitana available. I wonder if Tyndale will step up after all of Boti's comments.
Isaac
Years ago
Outside of the pre-season Winitana hasn't shown his best, but with Maher missing, our SG stocks remaining are Hill and Burdon. Up against Derrick Low. Maybe you put Tyndale on Low, but then who on Rush? Holmes is the only real option.
The timing is pretty bad as this is a critical game to win. Have to put away any visiting side outside the top 3-4 (worst case) to start making a run.
squid
Years ago
I am tired about hearing how well guys are training (Advertiser this morning), it is what happens in the game that counts. I know I was one of the great football trainers, but the last guy you would pick in a game!
As usual I will be there on Sunday, but people are now expecting some return for their dollar and attendance. It is no fun being beaten constantly.
Camel 31
Years ago
Spirit.. big team, good team really. Hard at it for 48mins. Interesting, close game.
DDFan
Years ago
squid:
"As usual I will be there on Sunday, but people are now expecting some return for their dollar and attendance. It is no fun being beaten constantly".
I feel for yah bud, the pressure's all on you.
BTW, I'm not overly confident of a win, but I'll still go.
Big Marty
Years ago
Sydney have a rather hateful frontcourt; but considering Big Luke will still be buzzing over the last game, I'd expect a better defensive effort than the last 2 meetings.
Ballinger's presence should free up Bruce, Tyndale and Davidson for more perimeter shots.
Sixers by 17.
Jack Toft
Years ago
I'ld like to see Scotty clear the bench like Voldemort did one game last season (Dench, Sutton, Dodman, Burdon, Gerlach).
Who would the 5 be this year?
(Hoban, Burdon, Kersten, Cooper, ?)
EC
Years ago
Isaac, the timing is only bad because the 36ers have dug themselves the hole they are in. If they were 5-2 instead of 2-5, timing would not be an issue.
Isaac
Years ago
And I didn't say otherwise. That said, I still think it would've been an issue if their record was better anyway. Going up against Melbourne in Melbourne, you might not love your chances but this one (supposedly a lower-tipped side, at the Dome) would be worse to lose knowing it's one that any team must win to move up the ladder.
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