Should get Dech back straight away to replace Martin and also get Grida into the squad to eventually replace Wagstaff and get them out of a losing and into a winning culture.

A couple of weeks back in his Sunday Times article, he ended the column saying something to the effect of 'I know my future Wildcats years will be as apart of the red army.' (Can't find exact article).

I remember thinking that was an interesting and ominous way to end an article.

The Perth Wildcats are talking to Haywood Highsmith. Talks are in the establishment stage. Long way to go. Just feelers.

Assuming Damo retires, the 11 man roster looks like this:

Norton / ??
Cotton / WLSLB / Travers
White / Steindl
Kay / Wagstaff / Vague
Plumlee/ Majok

Something has to give.

So much depending on Cotton being naturalised.

"So much depending on Cotton being naturalised."

I know everyone keeps saying "Naturalise cotton and get a Gun import PG", but I don't see it as bing that straight forward?

Plan A must be that Norton steps in Damo's role, with a decent backup or combo guard off the bench. Bring in a gun Import PG, and Norton either leaves or becomes an expensive luxury.

Can't imagine Norton is in the top 6 of the highest paid cats.. So not a bad back up.

Norton is a solid backup - not a starting calibre player... Perth need an import Point guard for next season. They would do well to target an Aussie bigman like Duop Reath or Mathiang for the starting 5. If Cotton doesn't naturalize, with an Aussie 5 they'll still be free to keep White and add that Import PG. Signing Grida to come off the bench and you're looking at one of the strongest Perth rosters we have seen.

Import/Norton
Cotton/Grida/Travers
White/Steindl
Kay/Wagstaff/Vague
Reath or Mathiang/Majok

^ good roster MD but I believe Wani Swaka Lo Buluk is also signed next season.
Not so sure Vague is worth keeping.

Who knows maybe Plumlee will want to be around next season.

PLease sign Dech and Grida.

Wouldn't mind Dech but it's wishful thinking as he has another year on Hawks contract.

No room for Grida with Wani Swaka Amanda Travers.

"a couple of days ago Dazz shits on the cats because having Norton as a backup pg is a bad plan b."

Dude, you need to learn to read English. and/or lay off the crack-pipe.

What I have clearly said, all-along, is that having Norton as the Heir-Presumptive to Damo is a fantastic advantage to the Cats,

What we need, and its the same question if he takes over permanently, is someone to play backup.
I'm not sure Britt is up to being a 10 min+ player yet?

Taylor Britt

"Perth with Cotton as an import
Machado (or similar), Norton
Cotton, Travers
White, Steindl, Lo Buluk
Kay, Wagstaff
Mathiang/Reath, Majok

If Cotton is local keep Plumlee or another import big.

Let Vague go."

I suspect Perth had their plan in place, but the Hawks pipped them. Rumour is that Dech was offered a contract, but I don't know, it might have just been another year as a TP and injury replacement. As its happened, with injuries to Brookes and Ball, it has turned out well for him.

Vague? I don't know, but assume he's destined to fill Wagstaff's role on his retirement.

I take your point, especially regarding Vague.
But that opens up another line of questioning. Wagstaff won't be far behind Martin. If Vague isn't going to develop, then who's around?