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Any 2 guards returning from college not already picked up?

Is Daly signed anywhere?

Or Delly? ;-)

Only positives from this happening before the season starts is we have a month or so to scramble, find and integrate a replacement, and it should give Muo a chance at a full-preseason next year.

Other than that, terrible thing to have happen for a player just looking to start their first pro-season. Goddamn...

Wow - that's terrible news for both Muo and the Wildcats. This kids has good potential and it is such a shame for him as he was set to commence his pro career following a great collegiate one.

Terrible news... Daly, get on a plane to Perth this minute!

Would think Purser might be a chance if they look to recruit from within.

What about Scott Kenny? He has been tearing up SEABL but is he a 1 or 2.

I don't rate Purser. I know he hasn't been given a great opportunity but from what I have seen in the past two years, he is nothing special. I think Field has more upside and versatility. A 6'9" shooting guard!

I agree, Purser hasn't impressed me. He can score in the SBL, but has a terrible shot and even worse 3 point %. Always thought Field had more potential. But both would have already been offered a contract if deemed worthy of one, instead of Burdon.

Is Burdon a point or shooting guard? And was Muo earmarked as a back up shooting guard or small forward?

Muo was meant to be back up shooting guard and I think we could go for Bennie Lewis and Lance Hurdle and bring full on action packed play at the 2?

Such a shame for Muo as I was more excited watching him than anyone this season

Burdon is a shooter, but can play some point though it's a long time since I've seen him play. Plays smart enough to be a third-string PG at least, I would've guessed. Years ago when he suited for Adelaide, he was pretty composed for a rookie and I imagine that's a useful trait for a PG.

With Martin and Burdon, I think they'd need a SG/PG import (like Rotnei Clarke, Gibson, etc). If Daly was there and he took a little step up, they could possibly get away with a guy like Hurdle who didn't need to distribute too much.

Would hate to see Daly out of the league, to be honest.

Bennie Lewis / Daniel Dillon

Dillon is a 6 or 7, isn't he?

Lewis may be a four but if the 'special exemption for players who can't find a gig' rule still applies, this may be the test for it.

Anyone who says daly is better then burden obviously hasn't watched any seabl this year. Eze is a better complete player hands down.

I reckon they should sign Dillon

Who is this guy... Never even heard of him previously.

Lewis(4) will only fit if we sign Hurdle (9). Tom Daly an option or upgrade a guy like Field or Purser

We need someone who can distribute but still stretch the floor.

FFS

I think they should still sign the best import available and then worry about Muo's replacement. Ennis, Hire, Martin and the import should be able to cover the majority of minutes from 1-3, with Wagstaff, Burdon and the final signing covering the rest.

Ennis 10/Hire 25/Wagstaff 5
Import 15/Ennis 20/Burdon 5
Martin 25/Import 10/???? 5

Daly, Kenny, Wagner, Louis, George, Anderson, Ruscoe, Prewster, Bloxham... all depends what they are after.

Josh Bloxham might be a good fit, he has done a solid grounding at the Breakers and can stand up to the physical side of the NBL, is a good character, good defender, shot 41% from deep for Nelson last NZNBL season etc. Could do a lot worse.

Rodrigue Beaubois is yet to find a home...Well, I can dream anyway!

Jarrod Kenney reminds me of a poor mans Damien Martin and would be a great back-up for him.

@ Anon....if people are pushing Daly....sorry to say but Macdonald is clearly a level above him!

If they wanted to go after a young 2 guard....Naburgs isn't a terrible choice.

My enduring memory of Shane MacDonald's time at the Wildcats is a shot he too inside the free throw circle that fell short of the ring. He was the worst shooter I have seen in the history of the NBL. Unless he has improved out of sight, no thanks.