Venom
Years ago
Fearne isn't releasing the name - surprised it hasn't been leaked somewhere but we have 7 days to try and figure it out before he arrives from the US
http://www.cairns.com.au/article/2012/08/23/232585_local-sport-news.html
(Mod: Updating the title with some speculation from Boti Nagy.)
Isaac
Years ago
The cagey coach was back to his best yesterday afternoon when he volunteered that their 10th and final contracted player was a tall, athletic pick-up from the US.Fearne was also quite upfront about the Kerry Williams signing. Said he needed to show more this season to continue his NBL career further.
natwhereyouat
Years ago
Kept pretty quiet.. But will likely come off the bench backing up Trig and Alex. Could play some 3 as well.
Anon
Years ago
Kept pretty quiet Nat? Does that mean you know who it is?
Isaac
Years ago
Boti says it's Shane Edwards:
EXPECT Cairns Taipans to announce 202cm US forward Shane Edwards as the final piece of their 2012-13 iiNet NBL Championship puzzle soon.Boti's blog entry has more NBL chit-chat that you might want to read, but nothing further on Edwards.
paul
Years ago
His stats certainly look impressive, can score and shoots a good percentage from the field and the three point line. Looking forward to see him play. A bit different to the banger that had previously been mentioned.
Elvis
Years ago
Too short,it's bad enough having Trigger as an ACME centre. They'll have more forwards than Hawthorn!
Venom
Years ago
All signs mentioned a big banger, but Shane can rebound like Ellis for the crocs - undersized but enjoys the contact around the rim. Good finisher at the rim with contact with a handy 60% FG%. He has been on the radar for the last 2 years and Fearne says he will compliment the 3 big rotation and give more options than crossie/loughton.
Expect Alex to go play more C than PF (like he did at Perth before he went to Europe) - It looks like a mobile front court with Shane as the explosive athletic counter-punch to inside with trig and outside with Alex. Dusty does what Dusty is best at - cleaning up the boards.
Mick
Years ago
Cairns will be dangerous.
NZ are worse than last year. So are Perth. (on paper at least).
Contenders indeed.
paul
Years ago
He's certainly a higher quality player than I was expecting. If Williams can be solid this year they have a very good team, that's the big IF though.
Venom
Years ago
On a recent trip to the taipans office to confirm tickets etc, the office staff were asked how Boti knew ahead of time. They were a bit cagey about it and said 'the coach(Fearne) won't be happy' LOL
Shane Edwards was confirmed today in The Cairns Post as the player turning up on the 30th.
In unrelated news, Aaron Grabau snapped a tendon on his left hand ring finger during an freak accident. Should be back scrimmaging in 4 weeks but limited in what preseason training he can do.
TBow
Years ago
In re: to Grabau's injury, this could be a blessing in disguise. The 34yr old hasn't had a proper off season in a while, as he's played QBL in the break. Given his recent form in 10/11 and 11/12 seasons, coming into the start of the season with a bit of a break (however short) could do some good for the ageing sharp shooter. Let's hope he keeps his eye in.
just my 2 cents.
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