I'd obviously love a win, but I'd be happy with losing by less than 20 against such a good TEAM.

As a tigers fan I would like us to be competive in this game, but scott isnt getting much help, and after the kings game, the cats will make sure we have trouble bringing the ball up the court.

Unfortunately the cats will put 100 on us.

I would've mentioned Chris Andrew and D-Mac

Anstey*

Special deal for this weekend's game at Hisense Arena as advertised in yesterday's Melbourne MX newspaper - 2 for 1 tickets from Ticketek if you quote the following code: MXTIGERS1

Could be a seriously bad crowd, even with the 2 for 1 deals.

Nothing pretty about this tigers team, no big names, no big wins, no media exposure.

Any word on Ballinger? I know he has a fitness test, just wondering if anyone has seen him training at all?

Tigers may have to run around the court with their shorts around their ankles.....they'll be lucky to score!!

Seriously though, Boti was pointing out the low scores of the last round, I think the Tigers will set a new low record this week against Perth.

The tigers are FARRKKKEDDD> Just as farkked as Townsville in new Zealand... 20 points will be the closest this gets... but im expecting something in the 30's maybe. Id like for them to prove me wrong and have a competitive game, but melbourne and townsville are my picks for bottom 2/

Tigers will be 0 & 3 and the owners will be asking questions Good luck holing onto your job Chris

Isn't it on Ch 10 on Sunday at 2pm? That'll drop the crowd even more.

This is a danger game for Perth. For the third week in a row they're playing the home teams season opener at home and I'd expect Melbourne to come out hungry and with plenty to prove.

Wildcats dont always play great ball and can go missing for large patches against all teams - even the so called easy teams. I still would expect the Wildcats to win, but not without a fight. Cats need to be on their game.

There was a news report on the game on Ch 10 in Perth yesterday and it was mentioned that a crowd of around 6000 is expected. Any truth to that rumour or are they really dreading a small crowd?

I think the Hearses will be waiting out the front of Hisense arena after this game! Absolute mauling from the Wildcats, the Tigers will be lucky to get the ball over halfway!!!

I am with 'the Brad'... I really hope the Tigers can make more then a molestation of it

Just read the NBL email

The match will be the Tigers' first at Hisense Arena since Game Five of the 2009 NBL Grand Final series and one of seven home games at the 10-seat venue in the heart of Melbourne’s sports precinct.

With a bit of luck and the 2 for 1 deal ... should be a full house then ...

Bought Gold Class tickets off Groupon the other day for $25 each. It's going to be a mess. How could Vic basketball produce such a mess of a team when we so have many great clubs?! Oh yeah :(

I am over in Victoria at the moment, got platinum tickets for the game.. Look out for 6 wildcats fans in red! Won't be hard to spot us we will be the only people with something to cheer for! Unless any other cats fans are going to the game?!

Anon- Wildcats fan here living in Vic, been to all Cats games over here since 06 and never had a problem.
Sadly already have a commitment on Sunday otherwise i would have been there. Even though Tigers are struggling i agree that this could be a danger game. Teams only need to be switched of a touch and the other team may get their tail up.

People forget that the Sixers beat Perth last year TWICE.

Wouldn't write Melbourne off (even if I have money on Perth haha)

Tigers shooting themselves in the foot with their turnovers, again.

However still well and truly in the game and a serious chance of a good upset. They certainly look much better playing at home.

Redhage is a joke. Stop flopping!

Good officiating by Aylen with the warning - he made sure everyone on the court knew about it too. "WARNING TO REDHAGE FOR FLOPPING! FLOPPPPPINGGG"

Good game!

Bonus fun I got to shoot the half court shot for $5k at quarter time! Almost got it in too

Official crowd = 5256...not bad for a team struggling with a bunch of players with next to no profile in Melbourne, and virtually no media coverage...

Much better, Tigers. There's still hope for you yet.