Marvin needs to remove himself from roster decisions and just focus on running the operations of the club. Hes been great in turning the club into a powerhouse off the court, but the recruiting needs to be left to a dedicated general manager and coaching staff.

Gleeson will probably be released if the Cats fail to make the playoffs.

What sort of cold-hearted organisation sacks someone at Christmas? Hopefully they gave JJ enough time that he can fly back to the States to be with family.

Hire and Wagstaff are not playing for their futures. They have multi-year contracts. Hence why JJ had to go, they had no flexibility elsewhere.

Look, I understand the decision from the perspective of the team wants to make the play-offs and the way things currently are, they don't look like they'll make it.

What's upsetting is that its Johnson that has to cop it again, especially when he's been playing better of late and may have been their best player in their most recent game.

Unfortunately the inadequacies of other players costs Johnson his job. Such is the life an import, I guess. He seemed like a genuinely good character too. He was a team man, and well liked by his team mates. I guess the fact he was willing to suck up the first sacking and come back is a testament to his character in the first place.

Next time Marvin trots out that line that the Cats hire on character first and foremost, you can call bullshit, because they've fired JJ twice despite being of high character and more recently, of good quality on the court.

IMO, I think its time for a new leader at the helm of perths coaching staff. Players seem as though they need a fresh change, hear a different voice, start the rebuilding process now with a new coach.

Gleeson done a great job but their comes a time when you start seeing signs things are at a stand still and the only way to move forward is change.

The way the Nick and Gleeson has handled JJ this year is unprofessional and embarrassing, as a club that over the years lead the NBL in the standard depth they year they truly dropped the ball.

Releasing JJ not once but twice which in directly lay blame on his performance is disgusting!!

Nick Marvin its time for a change!!

Ahh yes the American junkette.
Marvin is only interested in one thing Marvin. He's lost his power base in the NBL and it's time to move on. He's overseeing the demise of Perth this season and if there were share holders in the Wildcats he would be out at the next AGM.

"Both times they have stated it was team balance, which unfortunately is accurate. "

Debatable. At the time of the first sacking, they said they wanted 3pt shooting (and Martin wasn't injured at the time). I think it was just a convenient description because the man they'd chosen to replace him was only a 3pt shooter.

This time the "balance" description is probably a bit fairer but it's not to do with JJ's play - it's the horrible point guard play the team has without Martin. They need a ball handler/offensive initiator.

"Where do you get that they have blamed it on his performance?"

Whenever you are sacked there's always an inference that your performance wasn't up to scratch.

It's a worry if Marvin is in control of player personnel decisions. I heard that interview referenced above where Marvin was absolutely convinced that wroe was going to be a quality starting player in this league. I think it was 6PR should be online somewhere if you want to listen

Anything that Marvin says is generally bullshit,
Yes let's go the USA and select a side that he has apparently selected and not be responsible. Bye Bye Nick the Dick.

There is more to this story....maybe get the facts first

Tell us the facts then!

Dazz you sprout so much crap. No wonder people hate Perth.
It's been established already that Marvin specifically goes to the US every year to assist with recruiting. So they aren't separate at all.
Please don't simply give us your opinion as fact. When it is simply untrue.

What is wrong with Marvin being involved in the recruitment process? Surely he isn't the only GM who has a say in who the team recruits?

His trip to the Summer League was with the assistant coaches and team manager. Nothing wrong with that.

Hes the managing director, not the general manager. Im not sure if there is much of a difference in what that actually means, but he is involved in the complete operations of all facets of the club from player recuitment, sponorship deals etc all the way down to what type of music is played at games.

You really need a dedicated manager specifically for recruiting, who reports to the managing director for final sign off.

It seems that Marvin is a little too involved in everything and its irked too many fans.

Dazz telling us the opposite of the truth. Does he really believe his own crap?

It's time for Gleeson to go, with Dazz to take his place. If he knows even a small fraction of what his arrogance and know-it-all attitude here indicate then he should be a brilliant coach and his personality will fit in seamlessly with the flog culture that Perth have built. There is no issue in basketball that Dazz hasn't got the solution for so make it happen Nick. Or are to too scared because you know that with his business skills and savvy he will quickly make you redundant as well? ;)

Dazz the new "The Customer" The only difference is that Dazz isn't a real bully in life. Equally they know SFA all about basketball.