Jessie Edwards confirmed to Cougars

That straight up is enough to put them back in the 8

Tom Atkinson to Giants, joining Malek and Garang and what is a pretty handy big man line-up.

This is now the only one. The others have a link to this one.

How many teams go to nationals. Top two?

let's be real here the tournament most likely will only be friday saturday sunday max, have to remember majority of players have work outside of playing and may not want to take a week off to play in a tournament

I can see similar formatting to above where

Friday - pool play
Saturday - semis
Sunday - finals

or even squeezed kind of like the coastal classic
Saturday - pool play
Sunday - semis and finals

as semis and finals most likely is just 2 games in one day for the winning team in semis

Teams are still only allowed 2 two restricted players - goodluck getting sports visas

NBL players to be restricted and depending on when seasons starts they may use 19/20 minutes but WNBL possibly using current minutes due to the hub format.

Which club will secure Sami Whitcomb - that team will be TOP 2

Back in perth awaiting birth of her baby with Kate Malpass. She is back at Lynx training this week in preparation to head to the WNBL hub with the team

Who knows but its a great opportunity to have a WNBA championship player in WA in OUR NBL1 West competition. hopefully she will stay and help inspire the junior girls

Bassett-Scarfe to Mandurah so not much talent left for the girls either

Bassett-Scarfe to Cockburn **

Thwaites quickly getting a reputation for poaching strong players off of other clubs that have spent years developing them and then calling them his own. Steady on that chequebook there TT, you may need it to save your job if you keep failing on court over the next 12 to 24 months. And am I the only one expecting a screwjob worse than what Vince McMahon did to Bret Hart, if Coach Cooper can't get the desired results with Andy 'just quietly sitting in the background' watching it all unfold? Don't act shocked when it plays out

All aboard the Thwaites hate train again. And to think NBL1 might have forced everyone to play nice online again? Clearly wrong.

What's wrong with step families

Its not hating on a guy if it's the truth. He's his own worst enemy and is literally on interested in people so long as he can use and abuse them to get what he wants. Again, not hating - it's the truth. The only thing the guy loves more than his own voice is his reflection in the mirror

Hunt has been linked with the rest of the former Magic men to a move to the Giants. Huge loss for Trahair if true and also strong rumours that several clubs are circling for the services of very promising young point guard Riley Parker from the Magic too. Maybe it's time to seriously look at a Magic / Slammers merge in the not too distant future

Anon 102 - you actually have no idea..

Anon 103, OK Tyrone

Never change WA, never change

Interesting, what incentive is it for local clubs to develop 'local' junior players when clubs continually poach young ones - Thwaites at Cockburn, Nix at Wolves, Mansfield at Suns, Allen at Redbacks??

Maybe BWA should look to introduce a similar concept used in Melbourne whereby each age group team are only allowed to have 2 'imports' in an age group, this would remove 'stacking' of teams and increase competitiveness at a junior level which in turn will increase the skill development that will hopefully ensure a more competitive NBL1 competition.

I think that the inequality of players dispersed in all teams may see a noncompetitive NBL1 competition until some experienced 'imports' arrive and at a WABL level a weaker competition delivering juniors not ready for the big leagues.

I can personally comment here that a number of junior players WANT to stay, however are pushed out at dleague/sbl level due to coaches wanting to bring in 'bought' players as they are unable to or dont want to provide the development that they need, despite all the years invested in them as juniors and their loyalty to the club.

Many juniors then move clubs with the promise of 'development' which coaches are unable to do so they then seek the assistance of external coaching programs which simply do not align with the clubs playing style, therefore they are 'moved' along to the next promise land of development and minutes to be played

Coaches honesty is getting lost and the integrity of some coaches is letting our game down all to win a premiership.. this is why player loyalty no longer exists

Hilarious 113

Because they don't market well, they do it better?

A lot of tall poppy syndrome around

Yeah right. Have a look at Joondalups juniors performance this season.

112 is partially right, surely the majority of juniors would prefer to stay at their original club, but the pathway bottlenecks so much after u18s. Every year another crop of juniors all age out and the next step is D league/SBL, where there is usually limited opportunities. It means strong junior clubs will always get raided. Watch the current crop of u16 girls at willo, they had 2 teams in champ division this year and finished 1,2 which means they must have the majority of talent in that age group. In a couple of years time, how the hell could willo possibly keep them all and give them opportunities in D league/SBL?

Agreed, they need to follow the boys WABL program and put in a Under 20 competition. There are alot of great players who can play 20's but not D/league/SBL ready and this would keep alot of girls in the program, especially as it aligns with the Under 20 state program

All that does is shift the same problem by two years.

Why not expand D league and let clubs enter as many teams as they want? BWA's job is to grow the sport. If you end up with too many teams for one comp, then grade it D1 & D2

Why not expand D league and let clubs enter as many teams as they want? BWA's job is to grow the sport. If you end up with too many teams for one comp, then grade it D1 & D2

I think what started this discussion was kids not necessarily wanting to move, but having no option because the pathway was clogged. Mandating parity is a bit counterproductive, it gives clubs no incentive to grow their own, because if they get a big strong crop like those willo girls then their reward is watching them being forced to head elsewhere. WOuldn't it be better a better reward for willo to have a few D league teams and if they were graded then they might have all 3 in D1 if they are good enough. Kalamunda struggled to field a team for the D league GF, but other clubs probably could've fielded a couple of teams for the season. NBL1 can be open slather as there is potentially money involved, but being forced to move clubs that aren't near where you live when you're paying to play is a good way to lose participants

Kalamunda struggled to field a team for the D league GF

Great concept but takes a lot of resources. These other Instagram hero leagues like Underground & AUBL have gone down that path. An u23 league is a good idea, although getting numbers at all clubs may be hard. I guess then we go back to the multiple teams from same club idea. All I know is that right now we have a system with lots of opportunities for juniors but the minute they turn 18 those opportunities evaporate and too many end up leaving the sport. Or maybe we are happy just hearing about yet another footy player who has a basketball background

[quote]But if a team wins the SBL/NBL west championship and cant afford to travel interstate to play in the national championships or what ever you call it, who foots the bill??[/quote]

National Champs travel will be paid by BWA.

An u23 league is a good idea, although getting numbers at all clubs may be hard.

So abolish NBL1 in favour of just giving each NBL team a meaningless trophy every August?

You are missing the point of #cougarfamily. They are not talking to you and I am sure have no interest in what you think about it. It's appropriate for their audience.

What is their audience? - Families

Who knows, but with NBL1 hopefully more clubs will provide a better game night entertainment experience. Wolves, Redbacks, Rockingham did a good job this year so if clubs are marking to their 'local' family market, then provide a product they can go watch

Watching Anons taking marketing slogans at their literal word is hilarious.

That's. Not. How. It. Works.

Do you really think the intent of #cougarfamily was to have an all-australian 20-contract strong Cougar team every year. Kudos to those anons that are that silly/unrealistic.

Start being good for the sport instead of chopping down clubs every chance you get. Cougars are getting better every year, as other clubs have over the years, and it's just standard now that you get slammed online when you do.

Go embrace mediocrity elsewhere, seems to be all Anons care about. It certainly isn't clubs improving to make the sport better that you care about.

TBH anons are probably parents who didn't get their way, or coaches who didn't hit the mark. They always shout the loudest.

The whole Australian basketball system/infrastructure from the grass roots level to the NBL is a joke and needs a wrecking ball put through it.
Ground up rebuild is the only way.
Now groan dinosaurs!!

Interesting view on the wrecking ball.

Would like to hear your thoughts why it is a joke and your suggestions on improvements.

The alignment of state leagues and NBL is great. It may take a while but the NBL1 will be fantastic for Aust bball and is a major step in the right direction in my opinion.

There are bound to be issues along the way and different levels of 'performance' in the off court activities but we must keep in mind that each club has a different approach and infrastructure setup. Some will nail it, others will struggle but hopefully in the next 3-5 years we have a really solid 2nd tier competition that will improve NBL and also pathways and link back to grassroots.

I believe the biggest issue was the 2nd tier aspect should've been resolved with all states properly and to proceed as one rather than this stagnant approach, there really needs to be higher ups in Basketball Australia having a real look at how the BNSW is running things and to really get them to push to move into the NBL1 bracket.

It really reflects poorly on how its run when all other states were able to hash things out but one and the one is trying to milk upwards of 300% increase in league rego fees for clubs

Just want to say hello, I'm a new here.

AUSTRALIAN MENS BASKETBALL TEAM

RANKED 3 2020

JOINED FIBA- 1947

OLYMPIC GAMES
APPEARANCES- 14
MEDALS- 0

FIBA WORLD CUP
APPEARANCES- 12
MEDALS- 0

Keep defending a system/infrastructure that clearly doesn't work if you are happy with our results on the world stage.

If you can't see for yourself the Structural problems the ground up rebuild that is required and the possible solutions then I am not about to write the essay that it would take to explain it to you here on this forum.

To continue on in the exact same fashion and expect a different result/outcome is complete insanity.

Defend it if you must.

exactly, 2BALLZ you have claimed it is broken twice now and offered no solutions or options.

Easy to throw stones...

It's fun to watch Aussie bball Neanderthals beat there chest over nothing more than a name change and the addition of a national semi pro tournament.

If you can't see for yourself the changes that need to be implemented from the ground up by looking at the way things are done in the US and more recently in Europe then I'm afraid you are part of the problem.

There are many amongst the Australian basketball community that agree that as a nation where basketball is the fastest growing sport we have clearly built the system from the ground up incorrectly.

It is only prehistoric dinosaurs such as yourself that continue to pretend all is well, and defend BA to the death Inspite of the obvious lack of performance internationally.

Denial is not a river in Egypt.

I guess that's why all professional or semi professional leagues in Australia continue to contract players out of the US to play in Australia.

Let's face it, if it wasn't for the quality of the US players coming out of the US system hardly anyone would watch professional Australian basketball and it would be financially unviable.

Once again I've awoken a dinosaur hell bent on defending the honour of BA and a losing track record.

Keep purchasing top dollar US Kids
To keep your jobs.

Exactly,and how many of those 10 Australians are truly home grown products?

Most of them have to pursue their path through the US college system.

But nevertheless the dinosaurs will point to them as a prime example of the great job BA us doing.

Claiming them as our own when they are clearly US products.

Went through centre of excellence then went to the US as the level of competition in Australia is shit.

New youth league packed with under performing, under trained local talent with minimum opportunity for elite level experience, sounds like more of the same old strategy to me.

Same pig but with lipstick on it.

Ah yes, the bball trainers and academy's for those 5ft untalented kiddies with no potential who's parents can afford to buy them moderate success resulting in numerous plastic wabl trophies,
And a season or two in d league if they're lucky.

I don't blame those trainers they are merely filling the hole in a market that has been created by BA's hopeless system/structure.

Don't hate the players hate the game.

Forgot to list the best individual development coach in WA Warren Kuhn- he's the only actual coach who knows what it takes, the guy doesn't get enough respect and accolades.

%100 agree with tyrell.
Warren Kuhn is the best individual development coach in WA.

Would say Cougars have more to add than that. That's just imports and this year’s group,

@2BALLZ, half the coaches here still living in the 90s, Coach Kuhn pioneering and leading the way!

Giants with a few key signings

Gold Capital of Australia + Record Gold Prices = Plenty of Jobs = $$$$$

and get drunk.

Hello, nice to finally join this fine community :)

There is no better place to play in the SBL then Kalgoorlie when the team is winning and the community is behind them! Hopefully with these recent signings this will see the Giants get back on track and become a top 4 team!

Aaaaand Josh Hunt to Cougars.

Cue the haters.



Mandurah can't keep anyone it seems?

So the only player Trahair has left of any note is youngster Parker. You can't see him staying long and you almost wonder if a Slammers or even Flames make a major play for him in the near future

With the Magic hoping to have Ben Smith and Jerami Grace back next year (along with two imports), maybe Atkinson and Hunt saw the writing on the wall.

That said, they will find it very difficult to get any imports, so that idea has backfired. Smith, Atkinson, Hunt, Parker and Grace would have been a handy all-Aussie line-up.

You heard it here first, expect Riley Parker to sign with the Cairns Marlins for NBL1 North in 2021. Very close with Taipans assistant Lennon Smart and it is believed he is currently finalising a deal whilst over in Cairns visiting Smart. Fire sale at Mandurah is complete, and the old battle of Magic vs Slammers for the Wooden Spoon is well and truly alive in 2021

You heard it here second... Riley Parker has signed with Mandurah.

are they going to stream all NBL1 games? that's just a rumour I heard, anyone got any credible info?

Lennon loves a good position. Marshall Nelson needs a gig somewhere surely.

"Why does marshall nelson need a gig?" - You are kidding right?

I have a question - who is Coach Glossop? Did he play in Perth? I never remember seeing him play or anything?

Pozoglou to Cougars.

Big move.

Haters gonna hate, but Thwaites and Cooper making moves that make sense.

Big movers in 2021.

Kiwi centre Dion Collins to the Giants.

worse kept secret Ellyce Ironmonger to Suns.. whos next from Lakeside, Courtney Mansfield, Mia Jacobs...

Tom Jervis signs with Rockingham! What's their starting five look like down there?

Hussey, Godfrey, J Beard, Hire, Jervis

Wonder when the last time Jervis touched a ball was?

They'll have a sweet deal, and probably train once a month.

HOW GOOD.

Cougar women sign Molly Mathews. She's moving over with boyfriend Nic Pozoglou to the club.

Makes sense and makes the girls pretty handy in 2021.

Cockburn Cougars Women 2021 motto "Congrats on your NBL1 contract and welcome to the Cougar Family, unless you actually are a prior member of the Cougar Fam through our WABL program then no sorry we don't have any spots for you'

Straight from the online roster tracker

https://nbl1.com.au/news/nbl1-2021-womens-roster-tracker/

Pretty sure the same mob that were there last year (or years prior to that) are still there.

Cowan, De Sousa, Morgan, Dunhill, Muir, Roberts, Graham, Morgan (Tia), Benn.



Does anyone have any Cougars who have missed out because of these signings? Don't think there is any. Please don't say the Taylor sisters.

They've been mediocre for too long (AKA forever), pretty sure it's time to build some depth in that program.

Someone had to do it, and whoever did, was always going to get criticised because there are enough out there who enjoy Cougars being terrible.


But anyway, keep throwing shade because that's what we do on here..

If 823029 isn't TT himself. Make it less obvious mate and we look forward with the new signings to you finally proving you know how to coach rather than ride one medal winning performance with 3 future Australian reps for the next ten years with little to no return. Is there actual skill there or has the mouth / ego just got you everything with very little talent, 2021 will show us all now won't it.

Rintala and M Jacobs to both join Knowles at the Flames in 2021

Again, no shame in going for good players.
It's just probably not a great branding exercise to have every second word out of the place 'family’ etc.
Live and learn. New, young passionate people in charge, going to trip up some a long the way.

823068 - your argument doesn't make sense?

TT is terrible because he only won when he had good athletes.

But now you said 2021 is the chance to actually prove if he has talent because he has good athletes.

Which one is it?

Pretty sure Flames were using the term 'Family' long before Cougars, but like other coaches offenses - it's not like TT to come up with his own slogan / plays / fashion sense.

HA! You mean the FlamesFamily slogan that's run for 18 months?

Cougars been running it for 5 years.

Try 2014 when it was widely used by the women's team in their inaugural Championship run. TT was a men's player for the Flames then so makes sense it's something he "borrowed" too. Maybe the Rocko heirarchy should pay Mad Dog McClennan a contract to KO old mate TT again - who can't come up with his own ideas and slogans, just like he did back in 2014 in front of the Flames bench

wow^^

Mia Jacobs is following Ironmonger and Courtney to Suns..

Any athlete who played WNBL in 2019/20 - their minutes from that season counts towards their status.

Any athlete who DID NOT play WNBL in 2019/20 - their minutes from THIS season counts towards their status.



On that basis, Perry Lakes will be spewing about Clarke, as will Joondalup about Steindl. Both on track to be restricted.

Maddie Allen also restricted despite not playing this season.

Isenbarger close but unlikely to reach threshold, while Burrows is based on last year so will not be restricted.

Fun and games.

Import LOLLLLLLLLLL Shaq is Aussie, Indian, but Aussie.

He will likely average 16-20ppg. May even crack a 36ers DP spot. A lot of potential there.

23 I believe

Why would Shaq actually post here and under a slightly different name. Lol what.

Oh poor boo boo. What's your name tuff guy?

Hire announced at Flames.

Not before shopping himself to two other clubs chasing top dollar without having to train.

#loyal

Greg wouldn't shop around for top dollar, he is a charity man #stitchintime #snitchesgetstitches

Just read that Kalgoorlie basketball got a $5m election commitment from WA State Labor party today.
Looks like the Giants men and women will have a new show court to call home in the next couple of years.

No imports this next season

I think some clubs are going to be in a world of hurt with no imports being allowed if the story is correct.

I'd say it would be near on impossible to get them into the country without spending thousands. There'd be no working holiday visas available and sports visas wouldn't be high on the priority of the Government, unless there are NBL budgets associated with it.

Mandurah and Bunbury in big pain if no imports.

Second bottom not a good send off for Milo.

^^ not quite correct.

The main issue is getting immigration to approve the VISA.

Clubs advised to prepare on the basis they won't be approved in time.

So yes they are allowed, but immigration may not let them in. Will prioritise NBL imports, but not NBL1.

I think clubs maybe chasing players already in country, but from latest releases alot of young players being announced so great opportunities again for them in NBL1 in 2021

Wow.

From the Kalgoorlie Miner...

The Goldfields Giants have suffered a significant loss in their tall stocks ahead of the 2021 NBL1 season following the departure of Majier Garang.

Goldfields released Garang from his one-year contract on Tuesday after the 206cm forward made clear his desire to return to Perth for personal reasons.

While Garang was deemed an important part of the club's plans, Giants president Russell Duncan said player welfare needed to be prioritised.

"Majier requested a release from his contract and said he wanted to get back to Perth," Duncan said.

“We’re not going to stop him if he’s not happy in Kalgoorlie anymore.

“Over the last month, maybe before Christmas, he was a bit back-and-forth about what he was doing so we sort of let him make his decision.

“The last week or so when he was talking to (head coach Wayne Creek), basically we ended up saying to him 'look, if you’re going to stay, make the commitment. If not, we’re happy to release you from your playing commitments to us’.

“He then confirmed the decision to move on the other day.

“We definitely wanted him to stay and we told him he was a preferred player.

“It’s a bit unfortunate but player welfare is of the utmost importance.”

^^^ hahahahahahahahahaha.

Thanks Lennon.

I think the Wildcats have quality control.

Cougars got a new logo today. Love him or hate him (I'm most often a hater), TT actually can administrate pretty bloody well. Their launch was pro-level quality today, no club is putting out stuff like that. It’s getting attention

if somehow they can translate it onto the NBL1 floor - he’ll administrate at the next level. And it pains me to say that.

Giants have announced the signing of former Eastern New Mexico forward, Deng Kuany. Putting a solid Aussie line-up together.

A lot of the Cockburn stuff is actually Simon Peterson's doing.

Anon 740.

Not sure if you know how teams work.. or how leadership works..

Who has the biggest ego?

A. TT
B. Etteridge
C. Lakovic
D. Gleeson

Now that's a well constructed poll.

If NZNBL can get Josh Selby why aren't WABL looking at getting imports at that level or even the NBL1

WABL with imports would be interesting.

Giants have picked up a Kiwi AND a Sudanese guy.

Also Hamish Cummings to Giants.

Giants

PG Ballantyne/Holloway/Cummings
SG Pesava/Reid/Holloway
SG Atkinson/Klasztorny/Reid
PF Kuany/Atkinson/Klasztorny
C Collins/Kuany

Nice line-up.

With so much uncertainty and restriction - who is going to gamble on imports.

Going to be a huge gap between those who get it right and those who don't

Goldfields is a downgrade on last year's team - yet it is an impressive lineup in the circumstances

Is xlilysaffronx going with Hamish????? I wanna keep seeing #datass around Perth.

Pesava won't go anywhere without good coin!

Pesava only thinks about Pesava.

Yeah its one certain player with an axe to grind doing most of the whinging.
Tried to cut his grass to get the job previously and failed then sooked to Perth with his tail between his legs. Been nothing but a snipe ever since.

So looking at their 2020 team before COVID, the Giants have lost 4 players and replaced them with 4 players - so what's the problem?

Garang >> Collins
Malek >> Deng
Hammell >> Atkinson
Jones >> Pesava

All 4 guys that they've picked up have overseas experience.

They've obviously decided to recruit based on having no imports this year - a wise move it seems, and other clubs (who were relying on imports on 2021) are in trouble.

NBL1 West 2021 Pre Season Power Rankings

Rockingham
Warwick
Goldfields

Perry Lakes
Lakeside
Joondalup
Perth
Cockburn
Geraldton

Kalamunda
East Perth
South West
Mandurah

Pre-season Power rankings NBL1 women

1. Rockingham - Burrows, Ciabattoni, Garbin (availability?)
2. Perry Lakes - McKay, Burton, Sharpe (?)
3. Joondalup - Steindl, Williams, Denehey

4. Cockburn - Edwards, Simmons, Mathews
5. Suns - Roscoe, Mansfield, Williams
6. Warwick - Barr, Hepburn, Hoycard
7. Willetton - Sharpe (?) with any extra signings will compete
8. Lakeside - Isenbarger, Pirini, Clarke, not much else.
9. Redbacks - Allen, Dyer

10. Magic - Milo, Boag, nothing else
11. East Perth - Fejo?
12. Slammers - in big trouble

Why is everyone rating Rocko so highly in the men.

Scratch the surface - they will be 5-8 on the ladder

It was a test to see who would pick up on it first. It will be very interesting to see what kind of a team Nener can put together in his first season in charge of the club he grew up at. Also nice to see Lakeside finally got their sh!t together and got new rings and backboards - Now if they can just upgrade from the 1994-circa scoreboards on courts 2 - 4 maybe then people might actually enjoy playing rep basketball at the Church.

John Wooden and Dick Spoon.

I can't understand why they are using WNBL season 19/20 as a basic of mins/restricted status? Was this year not considered a "real" season? Being in a hub has no relevance, still played games for points culminating with a finals series..

Hawks spending the cash on both sides - Doccy and Parsons better deliver!!

Do the women have any guards? Pretty big team of non shooters

Let's be honest, Parsons can’t win without cash.

That’s why he left Cockburn remember? Cash dried up.

Could be one of the most uneducated comments to appear on this thread..

That's easy to say - but some of the hawks signings shopped themselves around to the highest bidder. Hawks didn't sign them with small budgets.

Parsons always claiming the underdog status

And Sorry, Parsons took Cockburn sponsorship money and tipped straight into the program. Helps when your boy Grover was SBL director. It was when they couldn't pay him the $10k that he thought he was worth, he quit.

Heart and balls boys, heart and balls. That’s the catch cry that wins championships. Hope they know their selfless coach will support them until he wants more money.

Bet Parsons is flat Trev hasn’t rung him yet.

Haha I'm sure you’re in Parsons inner circle to know how much money he was offered
Cockburn offered more but he didn’t want the politics so he went to Perry Lakes for less.
But your story sounds far more interesting

Hahahahahahaha.

Went to Perry Lakes for less??

Hahahahahahaha.

Cockburn nearly shut its doors in 2016, and Parsons wouldn't settle for less than 10.

Tell yourself whatever you like - not true.

Yeah ok then then TT saved the day too..

Sounds like some serious sour grapes
Who even cares why he left if he got more money elsewhere then good on him
Move on

Any excuse to start on TT

Does anyone know what TT has done? Does he just sit in his office on fb? I'm guessing Simon moved there because he wanted to fix Cockburn’s problems TT created? That’s correct isn’t it?

Sad to see people so bitter.

Jonathan Wade to Joondalup Wolves. Currently in Victoria

https://www.twopoints.it/players/player/jonathan-wade/

Wow. So much for not having imports this season. How did they find someone who played Eurocup last year?

Why didn't a Vic team lock him away?

Wow, Wolves are the most organised association in all of NBL1. Nice work.

Why would you pass on wade? Makes no sense to me.

USA to WA Wolves sign their first import Jonathan Wade

The Joondalup Wolves are excited to announce the signing of Jonathan Wade for the 2021 NBL1 West season.

The 6'5" guard born in the United States is about to make a name for himself in Western Australia. Signing with the Wolves for the NBL1, Jonathan is our first American import for the 2021 season. Jonathan played Division 1 college basketball at Norfolk State University where he averaged 19.3 ppg as a Senior. Since college he has played professionally in Europe where he spent two seasons with Pully Basket in Switzerland and Z Mobile Prishtina in the Kosovo Super League. Prior to COVID Jonathan had signed to play with Hawkes Bay in the NZNBL. The Wolves are looking forward to Jonathan joining us for the NBL1 season and can’t wait to see what he can bring to the league in 2021.

Jonathan spoke to the Joondalup Wolves about signing with the Wolves and becoming a part of the NBL1 in 2021.

"One of the main reasons that I signed with the Wolves is their level of professionalism. The communication from the coaching staff, facilities and how we connected right away was big for me. Also knowing that they have a culture of winning is what I want to be a part of and to be able to potentially play for a Championship is exciting.”

“I am really excited to be a part of the NBL1 and playing in the NBL1 West. Before I got to Australia, I always heard good things about the league when I was in Europe. I told myself last year that I wanted to play in this league and show what I can do and now it is a reality!” Added Wade.

Joondalup Wolves CEO and Men’s Head Coach Andrew Summerville shared his thoughts on Jonathan joining the Wolves for the 2021 NBL1 West season.

“Getting Jonathan was huge for our club. With the current environment and travel restrictions, getting American imports this year was always going to be a challenge. We were fortunate to find Jonathan who although being an American, currently lives in Melbourne with his Australian wife Kiara. Jonathan has been on our radar for 2 years and this year was the right time to sign him. Over the holiday period I had a coffee with him in Melbourne and we hit it off straight away.”

“He fits our needs perfectly, he can play multiple positions, can shoot the ball, defend and rebound at an elite level. His versatility will give us many options, but his unselfishness will compliment our other players perfectly. He is a mature, intelligent, well-rounded man and I can’t wait to coach him.” Added Summerville.

Jonathan will be joining Lochlan Cummings, Seb Salinas, Reece Maxwell, Joel Vaiangina, Hamish Warden and Jordan Wellsteed on the Wolves Men’s 2021 roster.


https://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=0-892-0-0-0&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=70635072

Any truth to the rumour of Mathiang Muo to the Buccs (where he was supposed to play in 2020) ??

Also heard that Wundenberg and Ralph are finally out.
Struggletown for Gero this year.

Early picks for 2021:

1. Senators
Defending champs (well WCC at least) getting everyone back plus more.

2. Flames
Jervis/Hire/Beard/Durnin/Godfrey/Hussey is a quality line-up.

3. Hawks
'Big' frontcourt plus solid shooters and guards surrounding them.

4. Wolves
Active offseason and have a couple more rabbits to pull out.

5. Redbacks
Egos the only thing holding them back.

6. Giants
Picked up some quality Aussies.

7. Cougars
Pozoglou and Hunt are good additions.

8. Eastern Suns
Top-8 if Timms plays, bottom-6 if he doesn't.

9. Tigers
Lost a couple of key players and no replacements apart from a Vigorous rumour.

10. Lightning
No news out of Lakeside apart from who they have lost.

11. Buccaneers
No Hunt, no Shaw, no Ralph, no Wundenberg, no chance.

12. Eagles
No announcements but not looking good.

13. Magic
Smith and Grace replace Atkinson and Hunt in a team that finished 1-12. Same same.

14. Slammers
Same as Eagles but with even less depth.

Perthworld the Wolves aren't really that organized. Wade was offered to numerous teams. The other teams he got offered to all passed.

Fletcher Klasztorny, Jerome Reid and Brandon Holloway back for the Giants according to their Facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/GoldfieldsGiants/posts/3620821298030440

Seven players signed so far:
C - Collins
F - Kuany
F - Atkinson
F - Klasztorny
G - Reid
G - Pesava
G - Holloway

Would assume some more to come such as Ballantyne, Cummings, Lawrence etc.

A lot of announcements these last few days.

Current men's and women’s power rankings?

Can someone also teach Willetton how to do social media?

It's embarrassing how bad it is. Even South-West are better.

** cue the boomers who say social media doesn’t mean anything **

Yep, two imports who are already in Perth is a big plus. Clubs relying on getting a couple in from overseas have no chance this year.

"Bring in"?

Can't read KR? "USA to WA Wolves sign their first import Jonathan Wade"

There will be no Blitz this year due to the timing of the season.

Historically the Blitz is held on the Labour Day long weekend at the beginning of March, which has generally been 2 weeks before round 1 - perfect timing for a pre-season tournament.

But with this season not starting until the middle of April, it's a bit pointless holding a pre-season tournament 6-7 weeks before round 1. Some clubs haven't even started full training yet.

Season will probably start late next year too.

Most clubs don't want Blitz (except Country clubs, which is understandable)

Willetton well rounded? Not one real big. Better hope Adelaide girl is legit.

Anyone else see Cougars lame as video released tonight?

Dang, how can you hate on that? Not as bad as Ian Yong and Glossop.

Wow, we've sunk low on Cougars hate now. Scraping the barrel.

That video is so good! Good to see someone being proactive

Up to you to interpret one would guess.

Looks like an attempt at a broad overview of the club.

Reckon a few more will jump on and likely use as the opening ad for NBL1 live streams that they are allowed to have

Personally think its great for the game that cougars are been proactive. Havent seen many other clubs doing good consistent media campaigns and engagements. To be honest they are starting to set an expectation on what can be done while a lot of clubs are still trying to figure out what they want to be with 9 weeks to produce.

Hahahaha. Those people still going on about poaching juniors. Let it go, never happened.

They just put up another vid last night. I agree with the other anon, they're pushing the boundaries of content for the league and it’s great

Lead the state in inbound clearances - correct.

Do you think they're on the phone to every parent in the state? hahahaha.

Maybe there's a reason they actually want to move to begin with..

Jesus, people are dumb.

Who are the top clubs for clearances to?

People move clubs for different reasons, no issues there. But if you are leading inbound clearances every year, then just own it and maybe tone down the family club stuff, because it doesn't really align with where your players come from compared to other clubs who don't lead the inbound clearances every year.

Cant wait to see what Cougars BIG announcement is at Wally Hagan this saturday... who will be there?

They've agreed to pay Travers the 800/week he was asking multiple clubs for. Not really a big announcement

Yep. Stadium announcement by liberals. Without Labor matching it, it won't be worth much.

Would say it's a smart move by Cougars. Leverage the opposition into a commitment Labor needs to match.

Libs don’t put any money into fremantle, ever. It’ll put Labor on notice

Must be the new tactic clubs are having to resort to, get opposing political parties promising clubs what they want...

A re-elected McGowan Labor Government will deliver $253,335 fund sporting groups across the Joondalup electorate.

Recipients include:
Joondalup Wolves Basketball Association to receive $30,000 to purchase
a dedicated vehicle;

Because the community will turn on them if they don't

Same reason they matched the libs commitment to east freo oval

It's not a new tactic. It happens every election cycle.

The parties don't automatically match commitments. Labor won't be concerned about Freo heartland.

Expect labor to consider matching at the federal election in 18 months time.

Strange, since Labor already committed funds to the Wolves late last year. But who doesn't want even more?

Okay, I've just realised the copy-and-paste was a rehash of last year's commitment. Even I have to admit that Wolves do seem to get more than their fair share.

Libs give $4 mill to Cockburn, on top of the City's $15M - that facility will be legit!!

Lets hope for the sport Labor match.

Good lobbying effort by Ty and the Cougs

To a whole new level

Apart from Ironmonger - any locals on that squad?

And because the wolves re-signed players from last year and signed an import and two eastern states based locals.

More than talks. Expect him and possibly a DP to be playing for the Buccs

Maybe they welcomed him into their Family because his former one didn't speak to him for the 12 months he was in Canberra..

If true they be the best kiwis to play in the west yet. Quinn knows how to put the ball in the hoop and Dan is one of the smartest from Aotearoa.

think u would find the D1 guys would have 4-6 weeks break before heading back to summer school and getting ready for the next year.
Highly unlikely that NBL1 is on their radar

"Incorrect (and illegal)" what? Visas?

Cougars v Lakeside men
Cougars v Redbacks women

both last night

Cougar men win by a bit

Cougar women by 15

No pozoglou for Cougars, Lakeside definitely not full strength

No Molly Mathews for Cougars, no Dyer/Allen for Redbacks

I wouldn't think there is much effort put in by clubs to cheat the salary cap.

There are always accusations that teams are going over the so called cap, and sometimes it is probably true.

Unless things have changed, all contracts are delivered to BWA in a sealed envelope and are not opened unless there is a formal enquiry. I'm not sure this has ever happened.

Then there is the 'flexibility' for clubs to pay for other activities that don't count to the salary. Some clubs are more creative here than others (I have heard a big club once had a player being paid as personal trainer for a board member...)

I highly doubt any club is bringing imports out on 'illegal' visa and risking being on wrong side of immigration department.

"Is d-league happening this year?"

14 mens teams
11 womens teams (no Slammers, Magic or Buccs)

Potential starting 5's based on who has been signed so far...
* Import

Cougars
C - Holmes
F - Field
F - Rogers
G - Pozoglou
G - Chan

Eagles
C - Kearing
F - Thwaites
F - Offereins
G - Berry
G - Filpo

Buccaneers
C - Paringatai
F - Inger
F - Muo
G - Mines *
G - Narkle

Giants
C - Collins
F - Kuany
F - Atkinson
G - Pesava
G - Holloway

Wolves
C - Huntington
F - Vaiangina
F - Wade *
G - Formosa
G - Cummings

Eastern Suns
C - Blanchett
F - Johnson *
G - Reath
G - Dinardo
G - Aylett

Lightning
F - Davey
F - Shervill
F - Bowie *
G - Isenbarger *
G - Armour

Magic
C - Smith
F - Simpson
F - Cannell
G - Parker
G - Grace

Hawks
C - Ferguson
F - Thomas
F - Purser
G - Smith
G - Clarke

Redbacks
C - Timms
F - Gattorna
F - White *
G - Nelson
G - Wagner

Flames
C - Jervis
F - Hire
F - Durnin
G - J.Beard
G - Godfrey

Slammers
C - Pickwood-Pitt
F - Keller
G - England
G - Barrett
G - Richardson

Senators
C - Davis
F - Ellis
G - King *
G - Swaka Lo Buluk
G - Wroe

Tigers
C - Vigor
F - Elder
G - Scott
G - Mincherton
G - Black