Daniel Dillon or Ben Madgen are both playing in Europe.

Not sure there's much unsigned local talent left at this point.

Mike Dunigan!

[/standard Perth response when new player is required]



(Probably shouldn't joke about that though after we replaced Greenwood with Jawai :p)

Surely Ricky Grace can take some time off Role Models WA and step in.

I don't think Wroe is ready to handle that.

lol^ #AmazingGrace #15

Jarrod Weeks ?

Pretty sure that Hawks can't sign him after Rhys Martin returns because he was an injury replacement.

Other than that there aren't really many options.
Kenny has done well but needs someone to back him up.

Swap Prather for a scoring PG and sign a local backup scorer?

Hugh Greenwood?

PC is fully fit and god knows Perth could use a pure shooter! Id upgrade Prather he not great to a PG and bring PC in as some offensive insurance.

JIMMER

Drake U'u?

What does Drake do that Kenny doesn't already do. I would argue that Kenny already does everything better than what U'u did.

Derek Rucker?

Is Tiny Pinder out yet ?

Who is this Iliadis lover who keeps putting his name forward?

Iliadis is a good player in the SBL, not a great defender, or PG type player that we need. Not strong enough for NBL

Marcel Jones is one local who's available, if Prather played more at SG.

Might lose Tiny Pinder again due to re-offending, risky move that one.

How about Benny Lewis, saw he is back playing NBA Dleague, maybe he could come help the 2nd unit and put up some points.

I'd take Kyle Armour over Iliadis as a PG any day

Swap Prather for a scoring PG and sign a local backup scorer?

I only ponder this because I'm sure it's an avenue Perth will pursue if at all possible:
Is there ANY mechanism, loophole, etc, under which a team can be allowed an extra import?
(No, I'm not being an "arrogant Perth fan.") I just figure if there is even a small chance of this, Perth will make a argument.

No.

Gavin Field is NOT NBL quality pmsl!!

If Rhys Martin were due back, Jarrod Weeks would have to be the best local option.

paul, Marcel Jones would be a fantastic signing. Do you know if he is currently on a Euro gig?

Jarrod Kenny is woeful, Perth will struggle giving him big minutes. Kenny cant shoot, very average playmaker and I dont know what people see in him. From the Perth games I've watched he seems like a liability out there offensively.

The stats say that Can't-Shoot Kenny is top 5 in the league in 3P% for players that attempt at least one per game.
But, if you say so...

We also see in him a pretty good perimeter defender, and solid decision-maker, just FYI.
You're right that we'll struggle giving him big minutes though. Right now he's averaging 26.5 per game, so there aren't a whole lot more we can send his way.

I think people are focussing too much on the idea that we need another point guard. Perth will look for the best guard they can get for the points, and adapt accordingly.

Kenny's funny to watch. He had a open look, thought about, went the pump, didn't shoot, thought about it again, clearly did not want to take the shot so he passed off, nobody can get a shot off, clock is down to seconds, suddenly kicks back out to Kenny (in the same corner) he has no choice but to throw up a shot and he drains it.

That's actually good basketball. You don't have to take the first shot that comes to you, work your offence and get a better shot. He plays with a high level of maturity and patience and has been rock solid for Perth so far.

Article in tomorrow's paper saying they're unlike to go with any replacement at all, and they'll just upgrade Corban Wroe to a roster spot.

Can't see that working particularly well.

I don't think they need to go to extremes in replacing him. They are in second spot still and they got there without having Damo or Prather for most of it. The problem is that they don't use Wroe unless it's a blow out so they need to get someone they are going to actually play for 5-10 mins a game. If Weeks is available he would be perfect otherwise Eric Burdon could help with Perth perimeter woes.

Also have to remember that with his new contract and loyalty, Damo is only a 6 point player. Not sure what Kenny counts as, but I suspect they were close to the limit, so not sure what they would have available for a replacement. I'm pretty sure anyone who's been playing in Europe, etc, would be out.
So you're left picking through unsigned locals...