Phantom
Years ago

Peter Buckle to coach Lightning for three years

Surprised this was up already. 3 year contract.

LIGHTNING fans should buckle up for a wild ride up the WNBL ladder under new coach Peter Buckle.

The man who guided Townsville Fire through two play-off campaigns and a 53-42 win-loss record across four seasons, is promising the return of up-tempo basketball and a strong local presence on South Australia's team.

"We want to reconnect with the local community and local basketball talent," Buckle, 38, said yesterday just hours after his three-year appointment as only Lightning's fifth coach was announced by club owner Vince Marino.

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Ushiro
Years ago

Inyeresting - long term wnbl association and an Opals assistant. Ticks a few boxes missing in recent years.

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Cares
Years ago

Wow, great signing.

Looks like Jan wasn't really in consideration after all. Looks more like winge in the Sunday paper now.

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Bob
Years ago

Peter Buckle great signing. Now lets see what happens.

Cares: I don't think it was a winge rather telling it like it is.

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mr magoriums hooporium
Years ago

will we see rach F back in town ?

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Anonymous
Years ago

Unless he had a clause written in that mirrors Stirling's concerns it wont make much difference.

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';'
Years ago

Good onya anon. Keep sniping ... Has the runs on the board and will run his own ship. Looking forward to seeing what happens next season.

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.
Years ago

would rohanee cox be out of the question ?

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.
Years ago

buy some jumpers and windcheaters after northern Qld !

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Arvidas Sabonis
Years ago

He looked like a guy with principles...tough to be jobless I guess.

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ringlord
Years ago

Great news,now lets get some players & please make an agreement with the dome for home games.

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very old
Years ago

http://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/article/2011/03/05/212961_sport.html

looks like the Fire now have two reasons to really celebrate

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In the Know
Years ago

Very old ... Not sure what that is meant to mean? So they have another year, most people including coaches like job security so maybe that is another reason for Peter to move.

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