They should definitely be looking so if they have to make a move there's a better chance of a good option being ready to go.

If McNeil is not fit and is still a few weeks away which could be 6 games then cut him loose.

Whats the Ebi haters, everyone loved him Wednesday night, clearly he just still thinks if you score a certain amount you get a free cheeseburger and was obviously told Saturday that is not the case

He is a overweight and a one trick pony, wrong singing from the get go. No way if the 36ers had seen him before he had signed they wouldve gone through with it, can imagine how they reacted when they first saw him! 7 years ago when he was classified as a winner etc he wasn't fat, heavyish but not to this extent. Win or lose the other night, doesnt matter he has no motor with that weight.

I would rather them, cut both imports and sign 1 import gun and sign another young Aussie cheap as 10th man. Even if its Daly as the 10th man, then go for a gun SG?

If JP Tokoto gets dropped by the 76ers before the season, could he be the answer?

Gee you guys are quick to write players off.

2 weeks ago everyone was raving how good Joey has done to have unearthed another gem in Kenyon, after his fantastic blitz performances.

Now it's "cut him/bring someone else" in.

What if he comes in this week, shuts down Holt (like he did in the Blitz) and dominates again?

Stop being so fickle and get behind your team.

Trust Joey and the players he has selected. This guy took us from bottom feeders to the finals.

The team is well balanced and only lost on the weekend because we were out muscled on the boards and in the paint.

They've been playing together now for a few months, there is good balance.

New import means new chemistry will need to be found etc.

McNeil actually looks like value for money but if he is injured how long that is for should determine if he stays or goes.
League is stronger this year cant expect to win 10 in a row to make it again

Google "Ebi Ere Fiba game center" and check out the numbers he's put up the past 2 years. He still has it!

I dont care if he averaged 35ppg a game last 2 years, its about the now and he is unfit to perform. I dont get why people are defending him so much, its not his fault he was offered a gig, and by all accounts he is a great character guy, but he simply isn't fit for the job he has been hired to do! As for McNeil, a shoulder injury could spell the end before it began, imports need to stay play and produce, sucks but cheap or not, he is no good to the club a is.

Kobe24, what is the "job he was hired to do"?

Perform at a high-level make shots when the game is there for the taking. Someone who can self create like he used to, and show spurts of speed. What do you think he is here too do... His weight is holding him back, and his age shortened season and potentially soft tissue injuries are all a very bad mix. He's not here to play spot minutes in a small role, many more younger athletic guys that will run lanes and get off the ground for that. Joey has been talking him up big time, but said Waxy was gonna be a 1-5 spot type.... Joey talks, a lot.

So when Ebi was the major catalyst of the 36ers 32-9 2nd quarter that saw them smash the Breakers, was that an example of performing at a high level and making shots when the game was there for the taking?

He had 13 against a piss weak version of a great team. If thats the only defence then your kidding yourself, over the course of the season i think he will have his moments, but i dont see it happening enough. I dont think physically he can do it at NBL level. Thats my opinion. Again he wont be sacked, no way Joey would have that on his record, but I dont think he is in pro level fitness which annoys me as a fan.

What anon said!!!!

Maybe we need a new thread for Ere

Haha thats funny, simple but effective! Im done with giving my opinion its just frustrating to see former gun struggle with a usually non athlete related issue. Would be curious to know what people think else where though, is he worth the season, if so why, if not... who or atlas what type of player would they like to see brought in.

McNeail has shown more than enough to warrant sticking with him for a few more weeks.

One could understand if McNeail was a total wrong fit for the team, but he is the outside punch lacking from last year.

Just give him the time to recover.

Same with Ere, Joey knows his qualities and how that fits in with his team plan.

Let Joey's plan evolve before jettisoning people.

It is too early to make calls on imports before games 5-8. That said, if there is a team in the league that is not keeping an eye on the import market, you can bet they will not be a contender.

Ere played a real stinker on Saturday after a reasonable first up game. He wasn't the only one. But it seems to me Ere is exactly the same body shape as he was last time he was in Australia. That just is his body shape, and is something he has always used to his physical advantage. People have short memories.

I reckon Kenyon would be a great value for money import when healthy. His form leading in would suggest that. Can't they put him on injury waivers until he comes good and bring someone else in? 5 minutes of burst play from him with a knackered shoulder probably isn't going to do us any favours when we could get a lesser light in to carry a bit more load.

Not going to do his own rehab any good either. I dont really get how you can play even minimal minutes with an injury like this. You're either injured and need to rehab or your ok to go... At full fitness based on what people have seen of him, sound like he could be great value, but if he sits good to go, and that is sport, he becomes the worst value. Its a shame, but thats the life of import players compared to locals who you support as long as it takes...

Oh no now Marcus is involved and no one can do wrong.
Joey seems to have been blinded by a mate who wont keep up with some of these teams.
He will have some good nights but if its only against Townsville or a NZ B team it wont win us finals

But singlet, Joey hast missed the playoffs for blah blah blah.... this team isn't assembled to win the title, and it could be with the right import combo. Simple really.

Anon'489...who said anything about Charity?

I said the team has a plan and to give that plan a chance to evolve.

You accuse me of weakness. I put it to you that it takes more toughness and fortitude to stick to a plan under adversity.Just giving up on your platyers is the WEAK option.