only want to sign 85% of Froling, at the very very most

No way they have 3rd or 4th budget.

I thought Teys was signed for next year as well?

You might be right? Would he stick around without Joey? Would any of our Aussies? I have no idea. Just that maybe if we nail the imports, it may not be all doom and gloom.

Would he stick around without Joey?

Agreed Isaac, I was hoping he may retire, though he was useful this season.
I think Drmic can be a starting 2 in the league. A fresh coaching voice may help him even, same with Harry.
I had heard DJ may opt out and look elsewhere?

I think the Coach Question needs to be answered first.

With regards to current players, it seems like the bottom line is:

Gonski: Randle, Griffen, Moore
Stay: Johnson, Drmic, Froling, McVeigh
?: Teys, Dillon, Kyei, White

I do like the basic spine of the team as the OP had it:

Import pg/
Drmic/ McVeigh
Import 3/ ?
Johnson/Kyei
Import 5/ Froling

Need a defensive guard in there and obviously a 3 shooter. I personally like the centres you lock in a cage during the week and feed them large carcasses of meat through a slot in the cage until game day.

Is there really a line up for DJ's services?? His defence is horrible and while fantastic offensively he goes missing on occasions.
Having DJ play you then need a rim protector and a PG/SG that can defend at a high standard.
that's 3 starters that cant be deficient in any areas just to accommodate one player. Shorter, Childress and Creek all did this a couple of years ago and we finished 2nd. Chances you find an Aussie and two imports that can do that? I'm not sure.
maybe Jo Lul-Acuil as the rim protector.

I thought until recently that Goodson maybe available but he looks back in favour. Would Te Rangi be worth a look as a back up?
I reckon Jack's team would be good. Need one decent decent Aussie recruit, and 3 good imports.
Easier said than done.
Whispers on new coach? I was hoping Bevo, but Boti our that to bed.

C Defensive Import/Froling [Def Big/Off Big]
F Johnson/Kyei [Off Big/Off Big]
F Drmic/McVeigh
G Lengthy Def Import, with 3pt ability is plus/Teys
G Randle/Mudronja

^ slim pickings other than Dennis. I like what he did in Townsville, I think Boti ruled him out though.

I guess Forde May be worth a go, definitely earned his stripes and been part of successful programs

#905, very true. Getting more SA players on the roster an important step in further building the connection with SA basketball. And in providing a visible pathway for local juniors.

The only Aussies on this team that I have any particular interest in keeping are Johnson and McVeigh. Teys shouldn't even be in the league really. Frolling will never be any good until he gets some sort of work ethic. Drmic is a head case. Kevin White is meh. I want to see a full reshuffle.

As for imports, I don't really give a shit about Jerome Randle at this point. We all had our moment with Jerome in his first time here but his game isn't the same. He's not a proven winner. He's not going to take us where we need to go, and he certainly won't do it surrounded by the dregs he's been surrounded with. Griffin? Gone. Moore? Not sure if he's on contract or not but he should be gone.

I'm not going to waste my hard earned money on this team until they bring a line up that is respectable. I know a lot of people will accuse me of not being a "real" fan for that, but I don't really care. Fans have actually put up with a fair bit of crap from the new management. And we've had to put up with players that none of us like, and that don't make us better, lingering long past their welcome. If the right choices aren't made I wont be bothering with them next year.

Randle has had ample opportunity to show that he can win. Unfortunately his style of play doesn't result in wins.
Compared to Cotton, Ware, Machada who make their team mates better.

There is some individual talents on the current Adelaide roster but some massive issues. When you get Teys playing substantial minutes in front of the others on roster then you know there are problems

I want

Coach: Matt Nielsen

C import basically Cam Oliver 2.0
PF Johnson
SF Import as close to a fully fit and firing Prather type we can find
SG Drmic
PG Import, im assuming Randle will be back, if not id find a Machado type

Bench
C Froling
Pf Kyei
SF McVeigh
SG Vasiljevic
PG? Mudorona/Dan Dillon

Like that team and coach, Captain Jack. Let's hope the owner/management don’t cock it up this time.

Having DJ play you then need a rim protector and a PG/SG that can defend at a high standard.

#926, You sound both close to junior development in SA and pretty angry at some folks. What's your connection/involvement?

The talent in SA dried up for a decade you say, what specific period are you referring to?

I believe that the benefits of a strong connection between the Sixers and local basketball go both ways and are significant. I'm looking forward to seeing if JVG sees it similarly.

Teys does have an option for next season and after a couple of 20 point games this season I would be more than happy to have him back next season.

McVeigh has shown some promise and although I like Drmic's fight it wouldn't kill me if he left he's not a great shooter for a specialist shooter.

No doubt we'll all once again scare ourselves into the thought of life without DJ and rush to give him another big contract. You only have to look at how often he's left out of Boomers squads by various coaches over the years to get a true understanding of his value around the league.

The Wildcats wouldn't touch him with a barge pole you think Gleeson would be interested in a 6'11" guy who guards with his hands down by his sides? He saves all his energy for the offensive end and has an almost contemptuous attitude towards defence.

GK has sullied the Sixers name so badly over the Mitch Creek affair that we had to sign misfits and cast offs like Kyei, Dillon & White this season so I'm sure a few of these guys will be back to round out the roster.

Will be interesting to see if Randle's option is picked up now that Joey's going. Hopefully not but like GK our new GM JVG thought it a good idea to give Randle a 2 year deal Sydney so who knows with people like this running the team. The fact Kevin Brooks is the favourite to replace Joey says it all really.

Randle was the wrong move, but replacing Taylor wasn't. I’d rather Kyle Adnam start at pg than Taylor.

If you say so. He's been good for them, but he’s backing up Ware. No way he’s starting material.

Would've been very interesting being able to play through hypothetical 19/20 seasons, with Randle and with Taylor, and see which team fared best. Better scoring output from Randle, but likely better team structure/chemistry with Taylor?

It all starts at coach level and I can see a couple of scenarios.

1. Joey stays and it's "business as usual"
2. Joey gets sacked and paid out
3. Joey walks without a payout (unlikely)
4. A "coach swap" occurs with Joey going to another club with a mutual agreement

If Joey is not the wright guy, then who will be the replacement?
1. Untested NBL level coach (hello Marty, let's go party) Would a KB/Jantke combo set the NBL alight?
2. Poached coach from another club
3. Aussie coach overseas wanting to come home
4. American coach wanting to go his own way
5. Former NBL coach out of retirement (will you drive us to a flag Scotty?)

#2 n #1 (KB) is the expected result

Mudronja signed a 3 year contract before the season.

Go for the best coach possible regardless of where they're from.

"You don't have to be the big dog; just the right dog"

Team chemistry and fit is huge.

Too bad Air Buddy isn't alive anymore;

I bet Friday arvo like politicians that's when they put out their bad news because they know everyone is focused on the weekend.

Isn't Adelaide's MVP night on Saturday? Announcing it tomorrow wouldn't bury it at all in that case. I'd say either they'll do a big thing on Saturday night to thank him for everything and wish him luck with his future, or they'll drop the news Monday after their commitments to each other are done and they can break things off immediately.

Teys probably had best season. Definitely keep for his experience.he is calm player sets great example. In transitional year coming need experience calmness leadership positive attitude team first.

Yes, he had his best season for a while.

But is he really the type the team needs going forward..appeared to allow himself to be turned into a bit of a cheap thug under Joey, and also appears to be a highly skilled and relentless flopper?

Is this the sort of behaviour you want your kids watching and imitating?

Inevitably people start taking shots at Randle, but he's not the issue. End of the day you can sign 3 imports inline with your budget. Can't say whether Randle is good or bad, without knowing what he gets paid. But if you don't like him, hire another import.

The challenge as always is your Aussie core. You need 2 or 3 guns, and a couple of really solid guys off the bench.
As an outsider looking in, it seems that (apart from DJ) you've got several guys who looked ready to do to the next level, and just didn't. Can a change of coach turn that around? If so, who's worth persisting with?
If not, you'll to rebuild. See who's looking to move from other clubs, or guys who aren't making it in Europe or The USA.
Plus I think you just need to do better with your imports. It's hard to do on a budget, but look what Cairns were able to do off the back of 3 great imports.
I think Joey's strategy of looking for bargain role-players worked when you still had Creek and Sobey, but unless you can rebuild your local core at once, you'll need better imports.

As for coaches, if Nielsen isn't coaching in the NBL next season, then something is seriously wrong

"I'd say either they'll do a big thing on Saturday night to thank him for everything and wish him luck with his future..."

I hope this is what happens Koberulz. It's time to move on, but Joey deserves a positive send-off after 7 years and two grand final appearances.

If Jerome is retained ( club option) expect a bunch of players not to come back.

— Ben Fitzsimons (@BenFitz) February 26, 2020