Kent Brockman
Years ago
Had it on good authority that the Pirates are in a lot of financial trouble. So much so that they need to have a home final first so that they have enought money to travel on to the next final if they make it.
That licence is doomed where ever it goes it seems.
Isaac
Years ago
If they go under, someone should pick up Kavossy Franklin!
yogee
Years ago
I think it's because that license (and the one the Giants still hold) are being taken by "quick fix" teams.
The Giants was assembled together rather quickluy after the demise of the Titans (who were put together after th demise of the previous Giants team...that whole license has a bad history traced right back to the old St Kilda SPectre days)
The Cannons one saw the Cannons Mark II fold very quickly under the rule of Cal Bruton, once again because it was a quick fix when Cannons Mark I went into receivership.
The NBL needs to stop the quick fix solutions (as viable as they may seem at the time), and allow a club to put together a sound financial base.
Thats why I think the Tasmanian and Gold Coast teams (or perhaps Geelong??) should be given the chance before we see the license go back to Newcastle or a Melbourne metro team.
Moses Guthrie
Years ago
Yogee, don't forget the Mount. $$ isn't a problem with Sir Allan Scott in town! The Pioneers are ready for the national stage - but they'll need Panther back in town to do it!
deak
Years ago
yogee is right.
The league must do much more thorough reseasrch into the financial plan and financial backing of these "quick fix" teams before even letting them into the league. Do they have a 5-yr plan? Is it viable?
My understanding is that the Pirates have been struggling from day one - if that is the case, then the question must be asked, "why did the NBL allow them into the league in the first place?"
My call is that there will be no Pirates next season . . . another one bites the dust.
Kriss
Years ago
That would be a bitch if hunter went under, they have become a fairly good team reaching the playoffs in only their second season
deak
Years ago
With all due respect, I hardly think making the Top 8 out of only 11 teams is that huge of an accomplishment.
That being said, they have put a decent team on the court this year and have been much better this season. It would be a shame if they folded. Newcastle is a great city and they deserve better but it would appear they are destined not to have an NBL team
wak
Years ago
Pirates have come ahead leaps and bounds, reckon they have great player base to go even further next season - have great potential.
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