We were amazed to hear this, one of the NBL's most underrated stars!!!

I'll have him back at the Sixers. Luke will actually pass from the post unlike DJ who thinks once it's dropped down low it has to be thrown up. They can be our twin towers.

Replace Balls or Helliwell on the roster with Schench. Start Schench at 5, DJ at 4.

Melbourne have the need for a big bloke as well as the points and cash to make a big offer if they wanted.

Big Red + DJ = instant best front court in the NBL

big season ahead for the 36ers

Back to Gleeson?

Crocs dont pony up dough means out of 36ers league?

Anon if that's wrong feel free to fill us in?

Ok, the points allocation has been released:

Adam Ballinger 8 Points
Daniel Johnson 8 Points
Steven Weigh 7 Points
Daren Ng 5 Points
Mitch Creek 4 Points
Ev Bartlett 4 Points
Jan Walbout 1 Point - development
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37 points
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33 points left, I would grab the following:

Luke Schencher 9 Points
Brad Newley 10 Points
Import combo guard 10 points
Nathan Herbert 4 points - retain him due points

* I should have said pass first import point guard

Brad Newley is not returning to the NBL next season, the faster people realise this the better off their life will be.

It's funny seeing seeing all the 36er fans jump at every possible player.. In saying that, sure Schenscher is a chance but really, he chases money more than anything. Melbourne will likely offer him the most cash, but if i was a betting man i'd say he will be signing in Euro. Hope i'm wrong and he stays.

His assist numbers are the intriguing part for me. Put a few decent three point shooters around him and go from there. Could also see him working at the Hawks.

C Schenscher/Ballinger
F Johnson/Tragardh (kidding! a 9 point player with some D)
F Weigh/Creek
G Import/Ng
G Crosswell/Bartlett

= 70pts

Forget one import, let's bring Luke Home !

Let's be realistic though it seems Luke does seem to chase the cash a bit, what has it been 3 teams in 4 years? So if that is still the case then I would put MY money on him landing at Melbourne.
I don't think he would be that suited to Europe as he can't shoot the 3 and every single player over there shoots the 3!

The whole "Crocs camp didn't want to pony up the dough" is crap from what I understand. Luke had a player option at a salary in the top 2-3 players in the league and all reports was that he was going to take up that option(according to the Crocs CEO, 80% chance), then when the day the option expired he decided to walk.

The news article makes it sound like he has cut all ties with the club, but I feel like its probably his agent in his ear hoping to get 10% of a bigger pie testing the market. As said before, this came as a bit of a shock to everyone at the club as it appeared Luke was very happy there. As a Crocs supporter I would love it if he had a change of heart and decided to stay, but I doubt the club will be waiting for this and instead pursuing other opportunities as they arise, Hopefully for the betterment of the team.

The Brad, there's plenty of big guys in Europe who dont shoot the three!!

Didnt see Helliwell dropping too many threes.

Already heard it a few other places and threads before you. I'm hearing it about the 6th time now.

Luke is 29 without a sturdy body, the chances to play in his home town are running out, so youd have to think he'd be considering it pretty hard.

So it is true then Skip?

I dont think DJ and Schenscher would be a good idea. Not for DJ anyway, unless he bulks up alot in the offseason. Actually, he should try to bulk up either way.

Same Anon - No idea.

According to the rumours Tragardh, Schenscher, Dillon, Dorsey and Creek are all signing with the Sixers.

My girlfriend speaks with Dorsey, he has stated to her, he has signed with Melbourne Tigers for another year.

Cally, Yes he is contracted for another year as was Cam & Daniel. Doesn't mean he is staying! He has told me personally he has his agent looking overseas for him right now for a better offer and environment!

Schenscher, Dillon, Dorsey - Won't be in adelaide next year.

Schen - Chasing the $$$

Dillon - wants to head back to the better weather

Dorsey - Melb or Europe as no one else in NBL wants him

Luke has hit his peak, honestly don't see him being any better than he was in 2010-11. Or close to it. Let him chase the money o/s i say.

I too have wondered what Gilchrist would be like under Marty , has got good work habits and responds well to clear direction

In 2010, Gilchrist scored 17 ppg, got 5.7 rebounds per game and dished 4.3 assists per game. He shot the 3 at 35%. Those numbers are not far off Brett Maher's averages on better teams. e.g., Maher averaged 18, 4 and 3, shooting 3s at 38% on the 1998-99 championship team (regular season stats).

It's interesting too that Ng's 3 point percentage with Gilchrist at point guard was 46% - way better than he shot this year. It does make me wonder what his game is like now, 2 years later and having recovered from a serious injury - which may have changed his mental and physical approach to the game. He's now 28 and heading towards "veteran" point guard status. Anyone know what he's playing like now in Israel?

PC has said before that him returning was largely dependent on Schensch signing. Having the big ranga in the middle opens up PC's outside game.

If they get Luke then 3pt shooters would have to be a big priority.
Ng and Crawford would be a good SG combo with Johnson and Luke as the bigs.

They would also need a passing PG as some have suggested.

If they need to save money for a gun player at another position would Crosswell and Cadee be good enough???

Also Creek needs to concentrate on his 3pt shot this offseason.
If he can improve his 3pt% it will make it a lot easier to drive and we will get to see more dunks :)

Or even just his midrange shot.

Newsflash: Crawford isn't playing for an inexperienced coach like Clarke; the guy hates losing.

Schenscher always has and always will just go where the money is, which you can't really blame him for. If you extrapolate an NBL players salary over their entire working life, it's not good.