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About time. Listed on NBL website.
So who's in line to be signed?
Is Hodge coming back?

Not happy :-(

Why's that Dicko?

Aw my goodness.. didn't think they would.
Thought he looked outta place, here at the Spirit game, then mentioned in NBL player of the week, last week.. thought they might work with him a bit longer.

Step on down Mr Hodge

I think this will prove to be a good move with the right replacement - well done to those who made the decision (and paid for it!). Many of us were critical last season on the time taken to pull the pin on Chappell, so it's right to commend those involved this time around on giving Tyndale a decent shot, but not dragging their feet.

Raises the question does he play next game?

Hodge, he'd give this group all they need.

Excellent work by the coaching staff! Tyndale was given enough opportunities however didn't produce when required.

It takes courage to cut someone however it shows the coaching staff will do everything in its power to make this season successful.

Hopefully Tyndale bounces back and that this isn't the end of his basketball career. Good luck Tyndale!

Hodge is out of our price range! So don't be hopeful that, that is happening!

I was thinking if this was in the cards that they would get him to play on Sunday and then let him go. However perhaps they are looking forward and want to give Hill and others extended minutes instead. So its probably a good idea.

Maybe not out of our price range. Whoever we get is only gonna be here for 4 months rather than a full 7 months. As unlikely as it is, I wouldnt rule him out. AFAIK, he aint doing much right now.

Only because it should have been my post, Isaac. :-)

The NBL got that out REAL quick.

Tyndale was only told at 8am.

And based on comments about Hodge back a few weeks ago made by Coach Scotty.....I don't think he'll be heading back to Adelaide. But we'll see ;-)

Yeah. They said Hodge was outta their price range.
Just something on here , yesterday, that he's not playing.. now this, and it's not a full season.
Aw well.. I can dream.. how good it would be.

Is there any whispers out there at the moment as a replacement (outside of the usual Hodge comments).

If it is Hodge, what are the 36ers currently paying to win it all??? With Hodge on board I'd be very very interested in chucking $100 on them, and it should be paying pretty well at the moment.

I think the team has plotted a path for itself to be a slow ball half court team that bangs down low and will torch any post double defenders attempt. To do this we need a gunner to suit up alongside Maher, Bruce, Davo and Hill.

Luke Balls and Jacob can produce in the post so we need to add a dead eye perimeter shooter to complement.

Lets see what happens...

Also- its one thing to say what a team should do in the safety of a forum- its another thing for a team to actually go out and do it. Hats off to the team for making the hard call, from all reports the guy is a standout bloke, but it does send a message that we are focussed in winning basketball games and i like it.

I happily eat my words. I liked Tinnie, but a courageous move's been made & paid for, as Isaac said. Thanks to all involved.
I wish Tinnie all the best.
I'd love to see Jule's slip into this team. Could he?

TR - Sixers currently $34 with most agencies to win it all.

Cheers skip.... now for the hard question... who's going to leak the name that the 36ers are chasing.

Anon, that's just trivia. If we win, but a change to the bigger picture takes place, so be it.

At the risk of sounding silly, i think the sixers should be looking for a Kevin Brooks type player.

Now i know he was a once in a decade import talent, but he would fit us PERFECTLY right now.

Top shelf shooter with a knack for hitting clutch shots and getting mean hot streaks, also long (gigigity) and provides great D.

There must be players out there with awesome skills who have not made it in America or Europe because they are too thin, they have a place with us.

Anyway that really doesn't matter much- sixers wouldn't cut a bloke unless they have a replacement ready to rock.

I bet the value of our dollar is not helping the recruitment process...

Just read the news and pleased with this news.

Well done and a good move by the 36ers.

Hopefully we can lower Hodge's asking price, otherwise let's see who the new import will be.

$34 hhhmmmmmm
may be worth a punt!!

What a croc of sh** why should he have to wear this - why should the performance of the team always fall on the import, brett has not lived up to his performance we are paying him for - resolve this by him stepping down as captain and give it to Ballanger or Davidson.

How pathetic that he has to go, there are few more that need to pull up their socks. You bring him out here to play in the team but due to injuries he has to go. BULL###T!

Just make Boti the coach he has all the pull and maybe yesterday he got into the coaches ear at the book launch!! Strap on a pair Ninnis!!!

Small link on HoopsHype.com with Hodge's agent suggesting he is returning to the NBL.

All aboard the BANDWAGON!!!!!!!!

If true it will be a massive boost to the team and supporter base.

He was playing point forward for NJ in summer league so hopefully he can provide some leadership in the 4th Q.
http://blogs.hoopshype.com/blogs/sierra/2008/11/13/hodge-back-to-australia/

Congratulations to the Adelaide 36ers
They have signed "Hodge" for the remainder of the season

Should be interesting to see if he is as good as last season now that other teams know more about his game etc

Will be good timing, if Maher and Davo get back to there very best

Just beat me to the news - HODGE is back!

Bye........ I'm heading to ACT TAB with a $100 in the pocket..

star, you can't be serious? The perspective on Tyndale is not just Boti's, it's supported by a number of people. And it's also always been that imports are the most expendable and easily replaced positions in a team.

Stand down Maher as captain in his final year? Wonder what support you'd have on that...

Race ya!!!

Hodge??? whats the source?? I dont think Hodge would be the best "long term" replacement.

That is awesome news! It kind of makes sense now that it all came so swiftly after Ninnis reported saying that Tyndale needs to improve on thursday, yet then sacks him the next day!

Ninnis for PM! :P

1st here......based on what? Hodge's blog?

Wouldn't be the first time that an american blog has got it totally wrong talking about Australia.

Hodge is back ??

Jorge Sierra?? Who the @#%* is that??
Dont get your hopes up yet boys. I'll Believe it when i see it on SBS. Les Murry would never lie to me.

I got a pineapple with TAB written on it, waiting for confirmation...

As I said....wouldn't be the first time that an blog has got it wrong.

Yeah, it was probably meant to read Hodge is heading AUSTRIA. Dumb yanks.

Just put $30 on em at $34 to make a nice $1020. Still a long shot, but I reckon the odds will be slashed very soon to under $20.

The Hodge return is NOT on Adelaide now @ 12:10pm as I check.

"Hodge is returning to the Adelaide 36ers of the NBL, where he averaged 24.6 ppg, 9.1 rpg and 5.9 apg last season. The team features former NBA player Luke Schenscher."

Ummm, that's a very clear statement folks.

Yes its a blog, but I also just heard the 6ers have just placed an order for a new uniform. Can anyone confirm that and the name on the back?

I am a bit unsure how TAB works with this. If i put say $30 on them to win the whole thing and they are paying at $34 now, what happens if they go into the finals hot favourites and they fall to under $20? Will i get a return on the $34 i go for now? or the one that they are at if they win? With Hodge, it is well worth chucking $30 or so on them...

Fan, it's fixed odds!

Fan - Yep, Fixed odds with TAB on Sports betting. It will tell you on your ticket exactly what you will win if it comes through.

Get in quick though.

#13 is unlucky for some

Request to Dr. Mal:

Could we please get another Ranga?

I tip 36ers to win by 11 in game 5 of the Grand Final series, & Jake to hit the winning shot on the buzzer.

Adelaide's Ferrari dealer runs out of stock, & Isaac gets a Hummer.

This is awesome news. As others have said, well done to the behind-the-scenes people for having the guts to make the hard decision and go thru with it.

Best of luck to Tyndale for the future.

I'm still skeptical about Hodge, but that would be the BEST news in the entire world if true.

211860,
Tsk, what a sarcastic suggestion - barrack for the Tiggers do we?

So you barrack for Perth and you're questioning how WE fit under the cap. Last minute acquisitions Ben Knight and Luke Kendall are on pocket change are they?

Why do you assume he is getting "alot of money" he will only be here for a few months, has stated before he will not play in Europe so anything above the D League $200 per game would be better than what other options he has now.

If he did not like Europe its hard to imagine Asia would be an option for him ( even bigger culture shock) so that leaves us and maybe a Canadian league that he would be happy to play in.

He fitted in last year and no one said boo about the cap why should it be any different today?

That's very sweet of you Anonymous #211871, but Jules was out of work, loves Adelaide & is only playing for part of the season. Do the math.
To tell you the truth, I've long believed that the Tigs would outbid us, would that make your day if it happened? ; )
I love Anonymous posters.
BTW, say G'day to Julian (Beljulian) for me. : )

Anon,

I don't think it's that people don't believe Adelaide is over the cap, more so not a blatantly over as some other teams.

IMO no one can claim that their team isn't over the cap, unless you are 1 of the 3 Spirit fans floating around.

Anon, Julian is a WA-based poster on this forum and OzHoops. DD wants you to say hello to them for him. Hope that helps.

Yes, because EVERYONE in WA knows each other.

it's not that. he just wants to reveal that he has a friend!! well, friend that's not imaginary.

Poor DICKO, didnt your source help you on this one...? You seem to be in the know all the time, yet this one slipped you by hey....? Loser.

He knows what's happening, just not saying anything about it specifically. I can't believe that anyone would think otherwise on something like this.

I Feel sorry for Tyndale as you might imagine but if we have secured Jules then this is a fantastic decision.

We could well jump ahead of Cairns, Gong and Perth by playoff time if this is true.

Hopefully Tyndale gets picked up quick somewhere and has a successful career.

Quagmire/TR, I don't mean to get all 'DDfan' on ya, but can u pick me up on the way to the TAB, it's bloody hot. :P

anon i think there are only 2 teams in the league that could be under the cap Hawks and Spirit.

And having said that, considering that Beveridge stayed in Sydney as the sixers were not prepared to match his salary then that suggests that they may well be paying "market" value for players.

Teams that are blowing the cap away (hello Melbourne, Breakers and Goons) i have an issue with as they cause flow on problems for everyone else as players seek distorted payments.

The teams that are only just over i dont think cause problems as there are a lot of teams in this catergory Perth being one of them.

lol XztatiK at the DDFan joke!

lol..... nice work XztatiK....

It's too far for me and my XR5 to swing past Adelaide from Canberra.

Is Cadbury aDDfan???

I'd say not. Too common a response for DD's style - no hidden jokes.

wait that stuff that DDFan has been posting has supposed to have had jokes in it? I am confused

dd and cadbury could be the same person, but different personalities..

lol Kent

XztatiK I know you feel sorry for him but really......This should have happened after the Spirit game here a few weeks ago when you defended him after his 8 useless point game with 4 of those in garbage time.

...he then went on to win us the gae vs. NZ.

*game, soz.

Spose if the sixers hope to sign a replacement in about a week, he might get here in time for the Hawks game 29/11.
( you'd think Hodge is on his way, rather than the above.)

I tip Adelaide to win the next game by 24 with Tyndale hitting the game winner in overtime

Good decision, I think they were right in their description, he could be a big player in a few years, but doesnt suit the role we need right now. Pity for him hopefully he can find somewhere to build his confidence and leadership.

cant believe your questioning DICKO cadbury , you been living under a rock for te last few years have you

Hey Thomo, don't stress (I respect the Thomo) mate, cadbury's a mug & a 1/2 of rich fool cream schmulk.
Not that I give a shit about flak directed my way, but I know DICKO's source (it's legit), DICKO knows I know DICKO's source (aked I not reveal), & I'm decent enough to not blab. In my easy-going world, but not holding out for it, DICKO to confirm.
Slightly related postings that:
cadburey=DDFan.
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