Tom
Years ago
To be "naturalised" you have to be a citizen which is the current rule. In my opinion I think that if a player has played in the NBL for 3 seasons he should be classed as a naturalised player. What do you think.
I'd love it if they made it that if you have played more than 100 games combined of NBL/SEABL/NZ/State league no import restrictions would apply.
Would allow some of the mid level imports who want to stick around in Oz to build longer careers which many of them are better/ more entertaining than alot of the Aussies in the NBL, so could improve the quality of the league.
I guess the negative is it would make it even harder for the fringe Aussies guys like Tom Daly, Bendan Teys to get spots.
But with 4 new teams coming in that could balance that issue out and we could get the best of both worlds.
I like the way it is now, 4 years of living here before eligibility to be naturalised.
After this season you never know Jamar Wilson could naturalise for the 36ers for the 2015/16 season.
Consecutive years of living here is the key. Not players plying their wares across the world, then expecting citizenship.
Next thing we will have is people arriving in Australia by various means expecting citizenship.
Consecutive years of living here is the key. Not players plying their wares across the world, then expecting citizenship.
Next thing we will have is people arriving in Australia by various means expecting citizenship.
Bear
Years ago
I think it is okay as it is Tom, no need to make big changes on this one mate...
Dazz
Years ago
What exactly is the current Naturalisation rule?
(and has it changed over time?)
Is it solely dependent on becoming a naturalised citizen, or are there additional rules?
I seem to recall in the past players became citizens but still had some wait to play as naturalised?
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