Zodiac
Years ago
The 36ers vs United game starts at 7pm EST another game tonight Brisbane vs Perth starts at 7:30pm EST both games streaming live on the NBL's Facebook page.
Joshuapending
Years ago
Honestly so far not as bad as first feared. Would still not want to have a seat right near the back though. Parking is worse if you want a free option though.
Not sure where you are sitting but the atmosphere is dead in here.
Either we've forgotten how to make noise when the other team is taking free throws without Hungry Jack's on the line or we need more wood to stamp our feet against.
Shayno
Years ago
Terrible commentary, sounds like they are doing a bowls game
Joshuapending
Years ago
Yeah when it's quiet it’s really bad. Was more talking about the sight lines and distance. Would also like those lights dimmer. Also any kind of stats.
I'm liking the commentary, no raving or yelling. Melbourne doing it easy even without Prather. Illi a great pick up for Melbourne.
Shayno
Years ago
Its like the 2 British commentators have nvr watched nbl b4, tays tsk tsk.
Going to be a long year for the 36ers
Quick game, Adelaide lacking a legit centre who can keep up with the speed of the game.
cavolo
Years ago
I guess NZ must be up for relegation to NBL 1 next season then after the 36ers blew 'em out by 30 points on Tues night then hey KET!? ;) Man, pre-season games in any sport tells you so much...
Despite all the drawbacks, the padded seats are glorious.
amazing how the negative people have come online again tonight ...... at least a lot more positive people have gone to watch the game
KET
Years ago
It's a week before regular season starts, Adelaide don’t have the talent to afford a slow start.
The difference between 36ers having a bad preseason game and other NBL sides is that other NBL sides have the talent that when they need to hit the extra gear they can do that. Adelaide have to rely on slick movement, team work, rebounding and defence and they are far less ready than most sides at those aspects at this point in time. That’s a problem.
Big Ads
Years ago
Jack went full MacGrady for a 90 seconds in the 4th
play that again KET. So the same team which has so far had some good results suddenly is without talent and just hopeless . take it easy it is a training match - enjoy life
Shayno
Years ago
Its always a tough life been a point guard in a joey wright lead team.
Also get the feeling teys and drimic not really liked in the nbl by other players
Zodiac
Years ago
Good spread of scorers, Melbourne won 100-91
United: Trimble 19, Ili 18, Goulding 14, Lual-Acuil 14, Smith-Milner 10
Sixers: Griffin 16, Froling 13, Taylor 12, Johnson 11, McVeigh 11, Moore 10
DJ's efforts on the glass in these preseason games have been a bit concerning but having said that if we beat Utah next week we finish with a 5-5 preseason record ;)
Zodiac
Years ago
Brisbane beat Perth 85-82 in the other game tonight.
BNE PER
https://www.fibalivestats.com/u/NBL/1360305/
joshuapending
Years ago
Does anyone have insight into the lack of stats on the scoreboard. Even a cramped one on the corners would be appreciated.
Big Ads
Years ago
Agreed but like last season when I couldn't read either stats board at the ends of the court, I suspect I will be relying on live stats on my mobile once again.
Big Ads
Years ago
Agreed but like last season when I couldn't read either stats board at the ends of the court, I suspect I will be relying on live stats on my mobile once again.
A
Years ago
Please put some colour around the court, it looked absolutely sterile.
It's hardly whinging - anyone with a pay interest in the game wants to be able to see player stats at the game - surely they can display points and fouls.
Cat Fontroller
Years ago
Is this is Joey's 7th season as coach?
What will be a pass mark from him?
Front desk told me stats would be running from round one onwards
Melbourne then daylight, Melbourne probably good enough for first and second.
United then daylight, it's not even close. They are so incredibly deep and other teams will struggle to keep up with them. Adelaide will not even make the top 6 with this roster. However I really like Griffin he is quality.
KET
Years ago
Adelaide, Cairns: Best case 6th, worst case 9th, likely 8/9th
Illawarra, NZ: Best case 4th, worst case 8th, likely scenario 6th/7th
SEM, Brisbane: Best case 2nd, worst case 6th, likely 4th/5th
Mebourne, Sydney, Perth: Best case 1st, worst case 5th, likely 1st to 3rd
Don't think Brisbane has top two upside, nor are they in a class above Illawarra.
I'm seeing a lot I and not much team in Melbourne.
Zodiac
Years ago
According to Boti in his review of the game the crowd at the AEC was 6,366 that's incredible for a preseason game.
http://www.botinagy.com/blog/36ers-at-the-ent-cent-its-a-winner/
Beantown
Years ago
As far as I know, only the tickets in the upper stands were free if you knew the code and even then you could only buy 2 per person. I'm assuming most people in the lower area paid?
TheOne
Years ago
Most people in the lower bowl were invited guests/sponsors. Not paid.
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