Joey Wright

can the jack jumpers talk to free agents now even throw there starting next yrs

Beveridge maybe.

Caporn?

Joey Wright.

It's none of the above afaik

Joey Wright isn't ever getting a gig in the NBL ever again

They have had a lot knock backs, they should stick with a local, hopefully no one who's been through basketball Australia.

I have heard a few names, Caporn being one. Unlikely I doubt they would go for an unproven coach at NBL level in their first ever season. If they do it's almost doomed to certain failure. Many people don't like Biwer for various reasons. Wright? No way. Marty Clarke is Tasmanian and his last foray into the NBL with Radford was a disaster. Stewart has been spoken too only recently afaik. They have already said they want to make and announcement for HC before Christmas. Well they better do something and quickly. Their presence in the media currently is non existent. They need to get out amongst the community now and create interest. Of course they don't have the staff for that.

Not sure they need to create interest in November 20 for a start date October 21. All sorts of marketing and promotional fatigue during that period especially when the AFL restarts in 21

It's got to be Stewart, he’s a local and well liked, there first seasons are going to be tough no matter who coaches.

How’s the DEC refurbish going?

It won't be Stewart

SEM hired a first time head coach with questionable record as head coach. They did fine.

SEM finished second last with the worse defensive rating in the league. Mitchell coaches women's team the season before to a wooden spoon. Bad comparison

Where on the ladder do you expect a new franchise to finish.
Mitchell not great. But did what needed for first time coach with first time team.

Why should it not be Stewart, he's done very well at seabl level, and in his one season in nznbl over achieved with a team of only two quality players.

Coach Liam Flynn. Always has been the front runner but can't announce yet as he’s taken a short term role at a club in Adelaide to fill the gap.

Hahahaha hoops now resorts to comedy

I reckon Caporn. No real expectations, can build team from scratch. And we got Adam and the Ants.
And please no more Flynn, it's a wonder he didn't get an opportunity for the pelicans according to his press agent, himself. Made a career in Adelaide out of not doing much.

Who is Liam Flynn? Never heard of him. If you are hiring nobodies then hire Ben Rush. International experience and coached in Australian state level.

What's Caporns history who has he coached previously? I still think they will go for a big name former player a Martin , heal, gaze or someone like that which no one expects

How about Rillie and Stewart.

Martin, Heal and Gaze, I see you know nothing about what is required to be a Head Coach. Rillie has a great job in the US, and so do many other coaches overseas.

Trump might be after a change of pace.

I didn't say there the right choice I just think they will want to go for a known name for a marketing point of view

"I just think they will want to go for a known name for a marketing point of view" Doomed to fail is that what you want?

"Not sure they need to create interest in November 20 for a start date October 21." I can ausssre you no one is interested right now and the local fans that were keen are rapidly losing interest. They need to capture the kids right now and generate the enthusiasm and loyalty long before they start. How they will do that I don't know.

Trump might be looking for a gig

Sam Gruggen.

And old school is bad culture

It should be Stewart.

Would the general Tasmanian non basketball population know who Stewart is? If they want some media attention need to get the person on the street to know who the coach is, or at least have a wow factor.

@scout
100% correct in your analysis, get him an x and o man and he's the perfect candidate. I thought the young bloke he had in his last seabl winning season was excellent, working for basketball Tasmania now, name I cannot remember. Stewart subs very well, no problem there, he’s also well known in basketball outside Tasmania due to his highly successful nbl career.

Yes that's him, Nathan Brereton, excellent basketball brain. Him Plus Stewart would be great combo, chuck Nash in and it’s a great local group. I hope the new management don’t always think the grass is greener on the other side of the fence, they should use the local talent if it’s there.

Now before I get shot down, obviously if a quality coach from outside is available by all means have a look at him but there isn’t to many available.

Your local talent wasn't up to NBL1 South nor NZNBL. What makes you think the same local talent will be good enough at an even higher level of competition?

Lol exactly.
Coaches included

"Your local talent wasn't up to NBL1 South nor NZNBL. What makes you think the same local talent will be good enough at an even higher level of competition?"
So you think that being 1 game out of the finals in the NZBL and with the huge travel burden and difficulties they had with their horrible owners 5th in their first season was a failure? You can't be serious.

They beat the nbl 1 grand finals winners the previous year in the seabl grand final. They would have nbl 1 easy if they didn't enter nznbl, yes they got fifth but the travelling and schedule had a lot to do with and they actually tied fourth but got beat on a count back.

Yes unfortunately there are to many nay sayers that have no experience and any senior level of basketball giving the peanut galley comments. Stewart without doubt is one of the best credentail ed coaches not to be involved in the NBL.
PLans are already under way for an excellent side for next season's NBL1. Certainly finals bound already (on paper).
However to take the NBL side on now I think is foolish. Get an AC's job and wait and learn. If the new HC het's immediate success so be it.
If he's like Simon Mitchell and comes 2nd last he will be gone in a flash. I would suggest that Mitchell will be gone at the end of next season as well, inless they reverse their form dramatically.

A lot of centre of excellence coaches or from basketball Australia coaching programs have failed, ie Damien Potter.

Might be a good idea that if you post an opinion you get the name right above. Pointless otherwise.

Predictive text, you new who I mean, Cotter.

Let's stick with stewie

He has missed out on a few nbl jobs in the last few seasons, Cairns, Adelaide. I just don't think he’s a better option than Stewart, neither has nbl head coaching experience but Stewart has quality nbl playing experience and is a local. I just see Stewart as more head coach than assistant.

The latest here on the HC position. As Stewie's strengths are not what are normally associated with being an assistant (ie recruiting and networking etc)It's a waywall atricle and sheds no light on the situation. Just a puff piece.

https://www.themercury.com.au/sport/basketball/tasmanian-camp-in-discussions-with-overseas-based-coaches-but-no-closer-to-locking-in-candidate/news-story/92ffe49629c040542e65d378d474e301?utm_source=The%20Mercury&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=editorial

Scout said "As Stewie's strengths are not what are normally associated with being an assistant (ie recruiting and networking etc)" This is totally incorrect. The budget that Stewart has had and the recruiting he has done is simply outstanding. There are several clubs in the SEABL that spent over $100K on players. Stewart was never one of them. As for networking, that's simply untrue as well. Clearly a follower with no real understanding Scout for what Stewart brings to the table. He shadowed Perth in the Blitz last season. Good relationship with Cairns and almost 500 games under his belt and a couple of NBL championships as well he is across the lot. Oh he is also currently the most successful SEABL coach in recent years. No I am not his mum nor related.

Sam Gruggen

What's he done to get him a gig? Nothing

He is fine with X's and O's. Why would you think he isn't?

Sorry Scout. I posted answers to what you said. I had no intention of mis representing you. Stewie does know the game and I for one don't want him to be thrown to the wolves as the 1st JJ's HC to be sacked.

Stewart was out of his depth in NZNBL. The players commonly joked about his lack of X's and O's. Especially the Nbl experienced ones.

"The players commonly joked about his lack of X's and O's. Especially the Nbl experienced ones." Wow. How do you know this alleged situation? I doubt it's true but happy to listen to your explanation.

'Stewart was out of his depth in NZNBL. The players commonly joked about his lack of X's and O's. Especially the Nbl experienced ones.'

This is common knowledge amongst players at professional and semi-professional level. Trainings are predominantly scrimmages.

"This is common knowledge amongst players at professional and semi-professional level. Trainings are predominantly scrimmages." Funny that in the NZBL they stuggled to have enough players to train with let alone scrimmage. Clearly you know nothing about Stewart and his training regime.

Shawn Dennis and Sam Gruggen

Sam Gruggen ahead of Stewart, lmao. He could be an assistant to Stewart though, that would work nicely.

Unique challenges for coaches starting with a brand new franchise. Would it be better to get an unproven coach or one who has a few runs on the board?

New or proven coach, needs to be a good culture person. Lisa Alexander should be looked at as a mentor/high performance coach/advisor

Last time I spoke to Shawn he was happy to look at all offers but at that stage no one had spoken to him. Like wise the JJ's have spoken to Stewart once and as for Gruggan he has done nothing of note to deserve an Asst C spot. Sorry. Neither has Brereton.

I'm not saying he should get the job but I don’t think he did to bad in the nznbl took a brand new team that had very unstable owners and won 50% of there games and just missed playoffs while having one of the worst travel schedules you would ever see for a basketball team . Also the nbl players that played under him must not think to badly of him as moller and frolling had signed to play under him again for the chargers prior to this nbl1season being canceled

$$$ make you sign in lesser leagues

Scout, please stop arguing with Stewie's Mum.

Henare, dennis, beveridge, caporn, mcmains, schueller, Forde, flavell, coronel, etc etc

In this case that isn't true.

"Scout, please stop arguing with Stewie's Mum."
Stick to trolling elsewhere when you have nothing to contribute here. Scout's a local and clearly knows whats going on to a certain extent. You how ever have nothing to contibute here. Just peanut gallery crap.

Gruggan has worked with Shawn Dennis at Townsville and the only way he would get anything in Tasmania is if Radford got the Head Coaches role and take Gruggan as an assistant because they worked together in Tasmania.
There are better ones who could be considered.

Looks Jimmy's Dad from Div. 8 down at Nuna has won 14 straight division titles. He's the best candidate for sure.

Radford won't be getting the HC job.

Well they could have signed for any vic based nbl1 club but they chose to play under stewie in Hobart

The three coaches in the last seabl premiership were a great combination, it could be better kicking the club off with three local coaches and a better squad of players with only two or three local players. See how it all gels for a season and if not working hunt a big name coach. One thing for sure is Stewart doesn't like losing and can make tough decisions.

Don't worry about the trollers who post here knowing nothing about the truth.

Should go Bevo or an experienced with Stewart as assistant with the vision of Stewart learning and eventually taking over

Unsure why Bevo is on the nose.

Bevo has some family problems, it's not that good. Is he available?.

No doubt Bevo can coach, very similar to Stewart so not convinced they would be a good pair, both more head coaches.

Make Stewart the coach. Finish bottom of the ladder three years in a row and then bring in a real coach to settle the arguments

"This is common knowledge amongst players at professional and semi-professional level. Trainings are predominantly scrimmages."
"Stewart was out of his depth in NZNBL. The players commonly joked about his lack of X's and O's. Especially the Nbl experienced ones."

Strange that those same players want to play under Stewart agin. You know jack shit.

So how many NBL players told you this? Were you ever at an NZBL training to witness this? If you were a coach how did you go? Perhaps coaching a ladies team? Let us know. Success galore? Stop the spreading of bullshit and trying to cut down Stewart. He has played more NBL than you have, won two NBL titles and as a SEABL coach won more titles as a player and coach that you ever have. Oh that's right you have neber played NBL. Stick to the minors and enjoy you very unsuccessful career. Jealousy is indeed a curse and you bring out your very worst. People know who you are and all you are doing is making your rep worse than it already is.

That would be the smart move get some one experienced for first couple seasons with stewie as assistant if his upto it in two years then he gets the job if not so be it

Yes tired on one local individual playing the man. He can have a bit back. As I said people know exactly who he is and he isn't helping himself one little by posting lies on here. His career speaks for itself. Jsut another snake in the grass that needs to be out in the open.

Yes. That's good. Onwards and upwards I hear a few exciting things to be hopefully announced soon.

First game in the NZNBL Stewart also blew it not knowing the rules with progressing the ball after a timeout. Did so reducing the shot clock giving the opponent a chance to win it with a final shot. If they kept the ball in the backcourt they would of had last possession or been fouled.
Simply - Stewart is out of his depth with coaching.

#065

F..Kwit.

Who are we talking about?

Just a local person with a failed basketball career who for unknown reasons publishes unfounded crap about Stewart. You know who you are.So do many others. Might be an idea to desist.

Mason bragg?

Let me guess there last name might have Davie in it

Interesting that the Kings have lost WW and if Caporn is linked to them then TFG we won't get him here!

Let's just say Handy .

It won't be Phil afaik. I hope Phoenix has nothing to do with this topic any more.

Kings news makes sense now why Forde shut down any Tasmania talk

Not sure of the question Scout.

I am hearing the HC announcement could only be a few weeks away. Down to 2.

^^^
Local or overseas coach?

I don't know. Sorry. Their lips are sealed.

Stopped off at the DEC today. Demolition of part of it started last week. Great news!

Hearing one of the two coaches has pulled out, looks like it's down to one. If my source is correct the coach is a proven winner in the assistant department but a winner.

Interesting. There are many Asst Coaches how aren't the best at being a HC. I certainly would prefer an experienced HC rather than an unproved Asst. Good luck to him or her.

Who is a proven winner as an assistant?

Adam Forde I am guessing but with the Kings job now open I would have thought unlikely?

May of been the one who pulled out of the running then

Henare is proven as an assistant

I was the one that posted it was down to one, but also was told that Weaver was staying so it's not always right, it’s not necessarily an Australian. If my person is right, this guy knows his shit.

Henare has a 3 year contract in Japan.

I would be very surprised if anyone knew Scout. There are 3 people in the JJ's office (if they have one) I would be very surprised if there was any sort of leak and if there is LOOK OUT!

Yes. They want to be with the big players in town. (cough)

Wow, an unnamed source on the internet. Bollocks, just name him or her. If it's down to one person what's the harm, if you're telling a lie, what's the worse that could happen. Shut down a state and you don't get charged for it here in SA, maybe a free garlic bread with your next order!

So an unnamed source has posted something why the fuck should you care?

I care because I want to hear who the coach is in their opinion, is that enough precious. Sound like they got the finger on the button, why do you care so much that I care? Even dropped the F bomb, haha!

The NBL will appoint the coach. Just like they did with that chump Simon Mitchell. His track record was crap and his first season was crap and unless he does something this season he will be Gorn.

Mitchell coached frankston the year before to two wins.
Has there been any other coach who hasn't achieved anything before and get such an important role?

Well his first season in the NBL was shit. Bring on this season and see how he goes.

^^ last 3 posts clearly by the one butt hurt nimrod

#178 maybe.

"How did Mike Kelly go in his first year? Dean Vickerman?"

Spot on. How many games did Gregg Popovich win in his first season?

Yeah Kelly's first season was so good. (6wins) plus he would have been cheap. Vickerman started out in 1997? and another 5 years before he was a head coach. Difference is Kobe that both were good players that understand the game which has translated into good coaching. Simon's NBL debut is underwhelming to say the least.

No cheap shots at all. His record in Frankston speaks for itself and with a new franchise coming in you would hope / expect to play finals or just be outside finals.

I can assure you Scout those discussions have already taken place. Do I coach no. All that I am trying to say is that an experienced HC should be hired. Forde included however that's unlikely now. The Tassie public want winners not another side Like the Devils that were never in finals. The marketing is harder and the talent pool available is also limited. You may accept mediocrity but I and the public won't otherwise in another 5 season they will be gone and never to return.

I know the Devils story inside and out Scout. Believe me on that. Not many know it better than me.
Is 9/19 really that good? 2nd bottom? No.

The NBL here is on a roll and I know it's the right time to be returning back. The new DEC will be an outstanding venue and the NBL in Tas needs to capture that moment for years to come. What have they done in the 2 months or so since they got in? Nothing. They will need to have talks with the Chargers to get a foothold into the schools. I know those discussions are underway now. Almost Christmas and nothing. No new staff hiring other than the nepotism already done.
Xmas and no one will be working and much the same in January. We need that HC who people already nkow hopefully. With possibly only a few Tasmanians in the NBL they will need to hit the ground running and recruit and win. I know a few kids abput that maybe benchied for the JJ's and are young enough to mature into good players.
2nd botton isn't good enough IMO. It's not a cheap shot it's reality. If they aren't in the finals and maybe even runner up in those first 5 seasons they will be gone like before.

Good reply Scout.

Most all new clubs struggle when they start up or come back into the league. Sydney were a basket case till they spent sqillions, Brisbane still been rubbish since their return.

Jumpers have not got the profile to suddenly get the big name coaches and there isn't many available. They will be fine even if it ends up with Stewart who is really sold short around here.

Wonder what the story was with the import Mitchell refused to play, forget his name. And surely Armstrong couldn't have been that bad they couldn't find some minutes when they imploded after a good start.
Guess his honeymoon is over now though, didn't pay all that cash for Creek to be an also ran.

I think you'll find his name has been mentioned but no one has twigged.

"As I have previously said it is damn important that he has some basketball people around him re the coaching appointment and I would hope that is the case."
THat's where we disagree Scout the NBL will appoint the HC not Brookhouse and crew. Exactly what they did with Mitchell.
As to the West other than Forde I don't know. If there is only one candidate left it will be obvious soon.

There really are some morons on here. "The league will appoint the HC like they did with Mitchell". Does this appear in your pea brain like a wizard of Oz behind the curtain type situation, where 'the league' is the ‘all powerful Oz’? Beyond stupid. And, honestly, do you really believe that Terry Armstrong was good enough to contribute but they chose not to play him, because they didn’t want to win? You really are beyond stupid. Don’t bother with this idiot anymore Scout, lives in an alternate universe.

#053
Yep, bloke got no idea.

I am impressed with one person writing crap and then agreeing with himself.
There is deluded. So who on the JJ's staff has any idea about selecting a HC? NO ONE. Get it moron? Oh by the way the League is that powerful cos they own the frikking licence. Keep smokin dude. I can see why you are single.

^^ take your tin foil hat off now and then won't you sport. The real world’s actually not that bad a place

Keep writing to yourself dude.

How about Phill.

It's generally a panel of either 3 or 5 who do the interviews for this type of position

Phil would be a handy aquisition maybe but I don't think he will get the gig. I don't know who is on the panel is there is one.

He's had great success as 2 IC.

Pretty sure recent circumstances may see him stay there.

Simon brookhouse isn't silly mate I know him personally he has been around basketball his whole life he is isn’t just some pencil pusher administer he knows the game as good as anybody that’s why Larry would have employed him he will be the one making the basketball decisions. I also don’t see the huge rush in making the appointment take there time and get it right as long as they are in place in time to prepare for next season it will be all good

I know him to however with limited time that is avaialable I do think they are dragging their heels publicly.
He appears uncontactable to all. I know of someone that had issues with their Foundation membership and getting what they paid for. He tried everything to get the matter sorted with the JJ's and got no response. With 2000+ foundation members already that's poor form. I guess once they get an office and staff things will improve. As for the coach he has limited to to slect his staff and players.
The good players here are already under long contracts which will make life tough. Get out on the floor and out in public. Get the Chargers involved and with Christmas / New Year looming they better his the ground runnng next year.

Thanks Scott

Henare side is dead last in b-2 division. Vague is in the team. I don't think Henare would except anything less than a three year contract as he has a young family and likes to keep them settled.
So if the rumour mill is correct we should know as soon as kings job announced. I’d say out of, Handy, Caporne, Forde, Henare and the outside runner in Stewart. In saying all that probably none a chance now. Lol.

"So if the rumour mill is correct we should know as soon as kings job announced. I'd say out of, Handy, Caporne, Forde, Henare and the outside runner in Stewart. In saying all that probably none a chance now. Lol."
Handy not in the hunt. Caporne never. Forde is now Kings interim coach. Henare under contract. Stewart never in the hunt.
So what now? Sterling? seriously?

The latest rumour is that all who have been approached have said no for one reason or another, I believe they are now advertising it.

Beveridge is coaching in nz.


Wheres McMains?

Advertising for a HC's job because no one was interested? Perhaps they shoud use SEEK.

#579 that is in the NBL off season lol...idiot

Andy Simons from SA is negotiating a package now. Biwer from Nunawading to be his AC.

Biwer isn't a good idea.

Stewie must be firming. He'd be a good choice, why would Biwer get a look in ahead of Stewart. Let him pick his assistants and he’ll do fine.

Again. Biwer isn't a good idea.

If Stewie get's the gig he will attract no one and be fired before the end of season 1

So tell us who should be the coach?

As when most new teams come in other teams have most their players under contract, but there will be good players available. Who are free agents at seasons end.

I thought you would know Scout.

Well you are posting the inside info. No one else knows. I suggest you ask about Biewr if this rumour is true. Equally why even contemplate the combo when Stewart is in your back yard. Oh by the way if you think I dont know what's going on think again. Maybe if more money was on offer we wouldn't be in this stupid predicament.

Chill it is. You are posting very inside info. ;) Andy Campbell now there's a blast from the past. Ask around about Biwer.

Biwer is no way ahead of Stewart, Tasmania would erupt. Maybe we will all have to sit back and be patient. Also you can be nice, Scout asked a legitimate question, did not need to attack him. If you know the beans spill them.

Scout has all the inside info. I miss interpretted what he said. There are no beans to spill.

"If Stewie get's the gig he will attract no one and be fired before the end of season 1"
Is this the same detractor as previously? Is is the Phoenix returning?
Seeing you know so much about coaching who is your recommendation? I asked previously and got no answer. (how unsurprising)

Forget Stewie please. It's not going to be someone from the Tassie scene, it will be a coach with genuine profile and experience on the wider stage.

"Forget Stewie please. It's not going to be someone from the Tassie scene, it will be a coach with genuine profile and experience on the wider stage."

It's now an EOI. The coaches with genuine profile and experience don't want the job!

You mean a small number they targeted? Now they are casting for a wider pool. But trust me, forget about Stewie, he doesn't fit the level of coach they are looking for.

Stewart and Radford have already been locked in as assistants assuming the Head Coach doesn't bring his own in.

Stewart might not have nbl experience but with the right support coaches will be excellent. Radford is questionable though. Not enough love for Nash either. Both have extensive nbl playing careers.
Yes they are now going to keep looking but sometimes the grass isn't greener on the other side of the fence.

#626 you are 100% wrong.

Who will be Jjs coach?

Let the experts here tell you.

Stewie lost his car keys in Cairns after a game. He couldn't find them and didn’t know where he left them. And when he found them....oh that’s right I put them in my shoe which is on my foot!! On his actual foot. Dude ain’t going to be an NBL head coach ever.

Stewart should be assistant - has been good at seabl. If you use him as head coach you would need an experienced assistant like a Gordie or Mick Downer

#787 did stewie pinch your girl friend, nice story but means jack shit.

#787 talking shit again.

Not certain they were lies, no smoke with out fire. Yes they were rumours and the playing field has probably changed.

I thought I saw an out there rumour that Brondello was in running to be first nbl female head coach. Publicity galore.

Won't be Forde, a few with reputation lining up though. Hope they don’t forget this is a Tasmanian team and do get a few locals.

Yes local one so far.

Becky hammon would bring more eyes to the league than brondello.

You can't be serious.