He'll probably get another two year deal with Sydney after they lose to Perth in the GF.

I think that any coach who's team finishes in the Top 4 deserves to stay at their team. All teams except Perth who expect top 2.

It has just been one of those years where the league has some unbelievable parity. I stopped betting on NBL games because with the resuls the way they were, anyone could beat anyone.

Funnily enough the parity of the league may help a few coaches keep their jobs.

As there are no one or two bad teams with records like 6-19 or 7-18

Go down the ladder from 3 -8 and the number of wins ranges from 10 -12 or something. Crazy.

I actually like Heal as a coach -- and despite peoples stupid interpretation of Young's twitter post -- it does appear he has a good relationship with the players.

If anyone needs to go its Fearne.

Also, Anstey doesn't seem up to it.

Scary to think what Cairns or Melb could be like with a Dennis or Gordie.

Though they probably wont win the award, Dennis or Gordie are by far the coach of the year IMO.

Joey should win it.

Heal is a verifiable douche (the hair gives it away) and I never thought he'd be a good coach since as a player he was a volume scorer who didn't play much defense.

But he is a good coach in this league. His teams never have much talent and he gets them playing together.

Could Heal be a viable fit for cairns? High profile, low contract price.

And I think Joey is most deserving of coach of the year but should be excluded from contention due to the Perth incident.

Twice the coach Anstey is.

What's peoples thoughts on coach of the year?

Obvious choices are Gleeson and Wright but if the Gong make the top 4 I think Geordie is in with a chance.

I think Heal has ticked all boxes. Nominate another coach and give reasons why he would have done a better job at the kings than HEAL.

IE: where has HEAL not delivered where another coach could have.

If Geordie does get Hawks into playoffs then we will likely get coach award imo.
Beveridge in Cairns? Not a bad idea

I dont know why heal is getting so much criticism apart from the diabolical roster changes this year. Yes he was a douche as a player but is handling himself well as a coach and deserves to be there again next season. I still believe they will make the gf this year but even top four should guarantee his tenure.
Anstey is the worst coach in the league but seems to be given some time to grow into a good coach. Fearne has no doubt underachieved and cairnes should go after bevo as he would be a perfect fit for them but can they afford him?
Geordie is definitely the best coach but wouldn't get coach of the year finishing fifth. If they manage to scrape into the four then yes he should be.

i think a couple of bad turnovers cost the kings.

nothing to do with the coaching

Turnovers and fouls (Ogilvy) cost Sydney today not Heal. Wagstaff's turnover in final minute could have just as easily lost the game for Perth.

Gleeson hands down. Yes he has a talented roster but he has to be credited for what he's achieved in his first year. He recruited great imports and has done an excellent job of creating a team first mentality amongst a lot of star players. You can have a great group of players but it takes a great coach to pull it all together.

Bad subbing in last quarter.
Hindsight a wonderful thing!!

Can't always blame games on the coaches

NBL fan: agreed^^^^^.

Heals future is in Wellington.

Gleeson!!

If Gordie's the best coach (and I think he probably is), then why don't the teams with money and quality rosters go after him? Is he not sexy enough?

Gordie is a Wollongong boy, that's where he grew up and that's where he wants to be. Hawks are going to have to do some really good succession planning for the day he hangs up the boots.

Pretty sure they'd be lining up for him if the Hawks went under*. It would be interesting to see how he could go with a better budget...



*which would be a huge shame

So why did Gordie apply for another Head Coaching job elsewhere if he's a Wollongong boy Paul?

CoE

So no smart arse reply?