Go with CJ, proven quantity,knows how the refs call the game and will be the glue that brings the team together.

I like the idea of Mottram over Pero. Good head on his shoulders, knows what its like to play for the Sixers, solid defender, good rebounder and plays within himself and the offence. He would also be able to handle sitting on the bench alot but would be able to contribute as soon as he hit the floor. I'm sold.

I don't want a new import who can be subjected to our coaches interesting take on what an import should do - if we get CJ it will be obvious to all if the coaching dynamic duo decide he should actually be developed/used as a defensive rebounder - or some such crap.

Less room for strange thinking if we get an experienced known quantity as a player .

I put CJ in the team,he knows the referees and a veteran in the team,unlike the past college imports of Tyndale and Warren?(i think)CJ comes cheap at least we dont have to fork out too much expense to bring an import from the states.

63, what's the operation?

The fact that they have gone public on this deadline means CJ is swaying towards a 'no thanks' i reckon...

What's the issue with Mottram,
how long is he going to be sidelined?

id go the fresh meat from college on a low salary, would be more appealing playing in AUS over summer than playing somewhere non english speaking and cold for alot of the college guys. If it works out keep em around for a few more years, we need to get a import that hangs around a bit like davis, mee, brooks, thomas etc..
Marty is supposed to be good at coaching kids.

I'ld like to see Motts back

After watching Mottram first hand on the weekend, I think he would be a great fit. Plays a role, executes, stays within skillset, solid fundamentals, very rarely out of position at either end. Veteran, and I imagine, low maintenance off the court. +1 votes.

Back WIllie back instead of CJ - surely Willie wou;d not be asking that much $$$ now and happy wiht rither Pero or Motts.

Mottram for me... was great for the tigers I recall. underrated... if thats your 3rd string big you would have to be pretty happy with yourself.

Willie was stuffed last time played for us and that was a long time ago .
Like to see a unknown as surely must get it right with a import guard as had enough tries over last few years

I think if Neil Mottram's Eagles teammates were asked in confidence about his chances of succeeding in the NBL, they would be much less optimistic...

Can the 36ers even afford another import if they strike out with CJ? They do have the salary cap working against them as well as the point cap, after all.

Mottram "LED" the Tigers to the 2006 championship? Please....

Never rated Mottram, I hope they go Pero and a college guy.

CJ might not be getting offered enough to make moving halfway across the country an easy decision. Then again, he's not getting younger and has never played NBL so should maybe take whatever he can get and give it a crack. Worry about a pay rise once you've proven yourself.

One game doesn't define how good your are or if it was NBL material. CJ is a lot better than most of the guys in the NBL and that goes along with other local Aussies not given the chance. People just need to give other guys like CJ a chance to prove himself.

This boys club selection has to change for Australian Basketball to grow!