Steve
Years ago
Has anyone ever suggested a state of origin type concept for the NBL. The all star thing has never been very successful IMO. ? Any thought or ideas?
bowtie
Years ago
I've been mentioning that on forums for couple of years but little or no comment.
Players would love it much more than the All Star thing.Got that from some of the current NBL guys.
Those I've asked have said they really remember their old State team days...Vic vs everyone else.
Would be tricky to pick teams/elegibility. Where would get the best crowds? Perth and Melbourne by far.
Steve
Years ago
I think eligibility should be where you play your first senior game. I think QLD and wa would be fairy competitive as well.
Silencer83
Years ago
With 8 states and territories and only 8 teams (plus NZ) in the league the player pool is too small for a full on State of Origin to work.
That means you start combining states and territories e.g.
WA/SA, VIC/TAS, NSW/ACT, QLD/NT, NZ and there are still too many teams.
That leaves you with "West" (WA, SA, NT), "South East" (VIC, TAS), "North East" (NSW,ACT, QLD), "International" (NZ, Imports) and the concept has lost it's meaning.
Silencer83
Years ago
My (plus NZ) is obviously in the wrong place; should be after states and territories.
Maybe the questions should be:
1. Why is the All Star concept failing?
2. What do we actually want to see to be satisfied that the All Star concept is working?
D4444
Years ago
The All-Star concept has failed because they are not real games where competitors want to win at any cost. They are simply an exhibition game with some setup dunks, alley-oops, etc to showcase the skill of a handful of players who really do not care whether their team wins or loses. Being in mid season means that NBL coaches are paranoid that there stars will pick up injuries so players are not giving 100%.
I expect that's why people call of a state of origin type game so there is some pride at stake like there is in the rugby league state of origin which would probably have one of the fiercest rivalries of any sporting event anywhere
Steven
Years ago
If it is just based on current NBL players the talent pool is shallow. As for the all stars concept with only 8 teams it's not very appealing. I'm all for a super league similar to big bash league.
Isaac
Years ago
Save the effort and cost and put it towards a superleague comp instead, even if that was only big market teams plus guest players/imports.
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