Theyd be crazy to bring a 7'1 guy back from hip surgery on a long road trip to Nth Queensland - I hope common sense prevails.

Don't like Anstey in the least, but it's good to have that sort of talent back. No NBL fan wants any player hurt - so welcome back mate.

Boti is reporting that Anstey apologised to Maher and Ninnis tried to speak to Hodge about his actions, but Hodge didn't make it to Tigers training.

"I don't think you ever trash talk when you're at the bottom of the ladder," (said Worthington). "We need to have a humility about us and a team ethos which everyone has to buy into.

"That (Hodge's stomping on Maher's signature) overstepped the mark."

Anstey, who often has been the recipient of crowd derision in Adelaide, said he loved playing at BMC and retained the utmost respect for Maher as both a player and a person.

"I haven't come across anyone in the basketball community who doesn't like or respect Brett Maher," he said.

"He didn't deserve that. He's always been a fantastic role model - to have a court named after you, that's as good as it gets."

Anstey said Adelaide had always been one of his favourite destinations.

"Especially going back five to 10 years when the club was a powerhouse, any win in Adelaide was a great win in a great atmosphere," he said.

"Brett Maher had a lot to do with that culture."

Anstey had planned to speak with Hodge, but the import missed the Tigers' team training.

It is understood both Worthington and Anstey independently privately apologised for the incident to both Maher and Sixers coach Scott Ninnis.

As I mentioned - in the press conference Wortho said before any questions I want to apologise, which I thought was good.

Hodge missing training? But isn't he the hardest working player? Always working on his jumpshot?

Why do you need to practise when you shoot 6/14 from the line. He was probably in the gym getting ready for a big Monday night out on the town.

I like many people on here didn't have a great opinion of Worthington, always respected his ability but not him, that has changed a lot after his actions in Adelaide, he gets mad props

Hodge missed training? - but I read his twitter update, and he said he had a day packed full of weights, running and working on his "j-shot". Surely he wouldn't post stuff on there that wasn't true!

Definite kudo's to Wortho in how he has acted btoh during, since and after the Hodge baby act.

As for Anstey playing, he would not be stepping onto the court if there was any risk of him doing any damage. Both the Tigers and Anstey himself would not risk that.

Have to jump on the Wortho bandwagon here. I must admit, I would rather be bleeding out of my eyeballs instead though.

Well done, class act.

Hodge said on Twitter that he missed training because he thought he had broken his wrist - didnt say how... but i'd assume it must have either happened in the game or at his 'crib' :)

Maybe the crowd was right and he is a wanker? :P

ROTFLMAO!

Wow, i was doing the net commentary at the players race end, and i swear he did start grabbing at his wrist towards the end of the game! Do NOT be surprised if there is more to that wrist...wouldnt that be a turn of events...again!

I hope next time Tigers play here that the fans at the dome stand and give Mark a round of applause.. I, like everyone else, hated on Wortho since his time at the Kings.. I now see he is a good bloke and what he and Anstey have said, showed a lot of class. Ill be giving him a clap.. he is a great ball player, and should go down as one of the leagues greats, when he retires Im sure he will get his own tributes.. Onya Wortho!! u got a few new fans !