He seemed really off last season. Was he carrying an injury?

He is either hitting the 3, hence valuble or a liability due to poor d and lack of an O outside of the 3.

Vickerman gave a forewarning to this not long ago. At the season review he said (for what they needed next season) "We want to make sure we have got enough athleticism and enough speed to play at a high tempo". He constantly identified the lack of speed at the guard spots as a major problem. Corletto was probably the main guy to blame for that.

I think the way the league uses the guard spots also affects him. Corletto is a traditional SG - not quick, pure shooter and high IQ.

The way the NBL was this year, many teams were essentially running Point Guards at both the 1 & 2:

-Martin & Beal
-Gibson & Ervin
-Wilson & McCamey
-Rhys Martin & R.Clarke
-Markovic & Norton?

That meant that Corletto was often defending point guards or guys that have the quickness of PGs but are playing the SG position. A very tough defensive assignment. Very similar to Crawford – both are guys who probably can't keep up defensively in the modern NBL.

I've always thought that if you can shoot, you can last in the NBL, but maybe that applies less to guards in the situation you've described, MACDUB?

Corletto is six years younger than CJ Bruton who managed to hold on for a bit.

Breakers are in a position where they'll have to pay him out, so a team could potentially get him for minimum (with NZ footing the rest of the bill). Adelaide need a three point shooter, Wollongong always find a use for them. Sydney and Cairns probably have their non-import guards sorted already.

He'll get another gig but he is a grumpy bugger ask anybody who has coached him.

I think he may return to Melbourne.
With Goulding looking like signing a decent dollar contract in Europe or US, they have money and points to play with. Corletto a nice pick up and he has the money saving connections in Melb that mean he can be a medium salary. Also strong Wortho/Anstey connections. The idea is plausible.

Corletto's biggest D issue wasn't just lack of onball speed against the PG's/SG's.

It was due to the fact you can't hide him by defending 3 men as they abuse him in the post.

Also his off ball D is very poor often getting lost or loosing sight.

He is a useful shooter but very hot and cold...time could be up for him at NBL level as doesn't seem to fit a role on many teams unless his ego allows him to be a bench warmer....

Wollongong and Melbourne appear most likely suitors. Wollongong especially have the points available and he won't command a high salary which suits them.

Bit of shame, bought some experience and could be relied upon to knock down his free throws or nail the open 3 in transition.Him & his wife have been great with their clinics for the kids and will be missed.
Cheers for the loan Melbourne.

Guards who are slow, short, can't play D and have no wingspan fall off career cliffs very suddenly.

CJ Bruton is the exception, not the rule.

Would be a great fit in Cairns.

Oh wait, we've signed all our Aussie players

Boy, the Breakers really don't put much stock in contracts, do they... Henry, Trueman, now Corletto... Ah well, at least he would have been paid out, bit of freedom to sign elsewhere on the cheap and prove himself for the following season...

He is a useful shooter but very hot and cold...time could be up for him at NBL level as doesn't seem to fit a role on many teams unless his ego allows him to be a bench warmer....

The points should be there if Jervis doesn't return but with Muo signed I don't see room for Corletto.

Finally someone with some sense @anon 365

Could not agree more

"not sure he would fit the hardworking defensive minded team who love to push the ball."

Sounds like the Breakers in their last two championships to me.

A win/win for Darryl and the Breakers however anyone think Crawf and Harvs will end up the biggest losers from this decision?

I understand both P.C. and Harvey are free agents too. They may have to take a major salary hit if they wish to continue playing next season. I can't see Corletto's entry into the player market helping their causes.

Darryl can provide great value to a team and see reasonable minutes (8- 15 my guess) for at least for one season anyway, unless he can tie up a multi year deal.

May be a case of musical chair for some of the league's shooting guard vets.

(12/20)

Big Ads is right Corletto should get another gig and I see PC or Harvey missing out. Only Melb or Wollongong have room imo.

I agree, Corletto will get another gig, he's too good not to. Best of luck to him.

Breakers may have a signing up their sleeve?
If they snagged say a Rob Loe or Isaac Fotu they may decide to go with an Import PG & SG.
Corey Webster may even get the nod to start at SG.

I think they're banking on getting at least one of those young guys (Loe, Fotu, T Webster), starting C Webster at SG. They've probably got to wait and see what happens with Te Rangi before they sign their imports though.

Isn't fortunate in college??

Fotu , auto spell!!!!!

Yep, and doing pretty well. I think it will be a tough sell to get him back before graduating.