DaHuzyBru
Years ago

Bartlett reportedly joining Breakers

Kiwi guard who for played for Ballarat Miners in 2015 is reportedly set to join the NZ Breakers on a short-term contract to help cover the loss of Corey Webster, according to NZhoops: https://twitter.com/NZ_hoops/status/643318570026307584

Another short-term addition alongside Bartlett is also set to be announced by the Breakers to help cover the injured Thomas Abercrombie: https://twitter.com/NZ_hoops/status/643321276778438656

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Kobe24
Years ago

Fairly big drop in talent but what choice did they really have. Webster could be a massive loss in scheme of it he was as good as a op end import, but being local made him so valuable.

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Anonymous
Years ago

He wasn't great in SEABL this year but guess he fills a short term hole at the 2 guard, could see them running Jackson off the ball more to get him more ball later in clock

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MACDUB
Years ago

Breaker fan but I think without Webster we won't finish top 4. Can't see who would pick up the scoring.

Especialy with the offensive prowess of the likes of Melbourne (Holt, Blanchfield and Goulding - wow that's some weapon power) and Wollongong (Penney, Lisch, Ogilvy). Breakers will be getting a taste of their 2010/11 etc. medicine where they just sunk teams in a shootout/offensive power.

If they don't get Webster back they'll be banking alot on Jackson and Abercrombie - neither of which has shown offensive consistency over the last season.

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Anonymous
Years ago

Enjoy Bartlett

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mystro
Years ago

Bartlett is only short term injury cover for Abercrombie I believe.

I agree though Macdub, NZ will struggle without Websters offensive contribution.

Ced Jackson needs players who can space the floor around him so he can get to the hoop.

Abercrombie isn't a volume shooter and isn't aggressive enough looking or creating his shot.
TeRangi is streaky at best until he proves otherwise.
Bartlett is much the same but without the defensive upside.
Wesley & Vukona can shoot the midrange J but are much better served isolating on the block.
Shane McDonald will need to pull his weight when open otherwise it may be a long season.

I'd still rather Webster made the Pelicans squad and get some minutes to prove himself than NZ win the NBL title.

If he doesn't they have a pretty good chance of repeating as long as they can win some while he's away.

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Nathan of Perth
Years ago

Bartlett ... man I wanted him to come good, I wish he had.

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erw
Years ago

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