Anonymous
Years ago

Wildcats sign Rhys Vague

"The Perth Wildcats have signed West Australian young gun Rhys Vague to its playing roster for the next two years."

http://www.wildcats.com.au/news/article/36800-rhys-vague-earns-full-roster-position

He's currently playing in the SEABL for Dandenong, scoring 33 points in his debut last weekend.

I did not see this elevation coming. A long-time DP elevated to full-time, this hasn't been done by the Wildcats since Greg Hire.

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Zodiac
Years ago

Who's he replacing Hire or Walker?

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Manu Fieldel
Years ago

Huge signing

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Hogwash
Years ago

Hope he replaces Hire.

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Anonymous
Years ago

I heard Bragg wanted Vague money but they wouldn't go that low so he’s going to leave.

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Anonymous
Years ago

very rare for the cats to elevate DPs. Hire was elevated in 2011, earning the spot over the likes of Ben Purser, Tom Jervis and Everard Bartlett.

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Mock
Years ago

Vague will dunk on a few fools next season for sure. He has worked REAL HARD and has an excellent team spirit so I'm happy for him.

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Splinky
Years ago

Wow, I've always thought this guy was a bit of a gumby, with no real idea what position to play.

I do not feel good for the Wildcats next season.

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Anonymous
Years ago

Huge news from the Cats. Well done to all on such a tough signing. Must have been some real competition for his signature

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Zodiac
Years ago

Does seem a strange signing so early in free agency as he'd been a DP with them for the last 4 years.

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Anonymous
Years ago

You shouldn't even be allowed to be a DP for more than 2 years. If you dont make it in that time sorry you have failed somebody elese gets a go.

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Anonymous
Years ago

LOL Splinky have you actually seen Vague play? I'm not talking about as a Wildcat. I’m talking at SBL level. He’s very very good. He’s needed some work, but he’s already a better player than Hire ever was. He will surprise you next season.

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Anonymous
Years ago

^ there is a major difference between SBL and the current level NBL. Hire had 31/22/7 on the weekend...

He averages like 2/2 in the NBL. Not a knock on Vague but apples and oranges mate.

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D2
Years ago

Actually Vague is playing SEABL this season, and apparently doing well.

But yes, still a bit a of a weird signing.
Timing wise, I guess its just a slow news week for the Cats.

I wouldn't rag on Vague, compared to others. For whatever reason he didn't go to College so is still relatively young.

And yes, I hope he's replacing Walker or preferably Hire. Hire has been good as a role player off the bench, but has gone backwards in recent years. Tough call, but I'm really hoping there will be a BIG signing at some point before next season.

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Anonymous
Years ago

Hire played against a SBL with no big man at all. He should have had 50/30 but he's crap.Vague is twice the player he is and probably would have had 50

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Anonymous
Years ago

Excited to see him grow into a big time PF with range. Has the talent

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Deimos33
Years ago

Let's hope Walker stays as well

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Anon
Years ago

Would giving Tevin Jackson (currently playing SEABL for Albury-Wodonga Bandits) be worth a look for the Wildcats? He is also from Perth after all if I'm correct?

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Hoops

Wildcats sign Rhys Vague

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