Anonymous
Years ago
Wildcats considering applying to the NBL for a special exemption to bring in a third import to replace Norton who is out with a season ending injury.
Might ruffle some feathers of others who love to say I told you so
https://thewest.com.au/sport/perth-wildcats/perth-wildcats-entitled-to-ask-for-nbl-import-after-mitch-norton-injury-ng-b881087263z
Manu Fieldel
Years ago
They won't do it because they won't be able to get their hands on a quality import, and it's only for four games. Their chemistry has turned around so no need to rock the boat. Maybe the paper needed to fill column inches
Did you read the article?
If granted the exemption the import would be available to play in the playoffs..
Isaac
Years ago
Didn't see mention of this option when Adelaide replaced Moore with Bruce.
Tornado
Years ago
Isaac...no surprise there, Perth along with Melb, Brisbane and Sydney are the favoured sons - Adelaide, not so much!
Probably because Adelaide won't make playoffs at this rate lol
Adelaide could have replaced Moore with another import if they wanted.
I doubt it. That article was published yesterday morning, that evening Gleeson did the rounds on TV and radio and said they'd just use Dech.
Hogwash
Years ago
Martin 25min, Cotton 10 Dech 5
Cotton 25, Steindl/White 15.
White 25, Steindl 10, Hire 5
No more injuries and Perth should be OK.
Manu Fieldel
Years ago
Ah yeah. But I don't think they will want to screw with what they have at the moment
Manu Fieldel
Years ago
Chuckles indeed. Maybe more of a chortle on my end, PW
maybe perth did their research and adelaide just assumed? maybe
KET
Years ago
Adelaide wouldn't have the money/willingness to spend the money
Considering they'll miss the finals, not much point
Yet there is an ad going around America looking for an import for the Wildcats. Check homocides twitter
Just
Years ago
"The Wildcats last night ruled out applying for special dispensation to sign a replacement for the play-offs in case Norton is unavailable."
https://thewest.com.au/sport/perth-wildcats/perth-wildcats-guard-mitch-norton-races-clock-for-playoff-return-ng-b881087512z
I can't believe it. That jobe opportunity ad on twitter looked soooo legit.
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