Rojo did you write this preview yourself :) oh my lord

Clearly a Rojo fan, probably going winless ain't going to get COTY. Forestville should get this one by 40.
South may be waiting for inexperienced duo of Hulland and Mudronja, have Starling but also the Mr Bean of coaches who can totally stuff it all up. McVeigh a proven scorer in league will be needed for north to have a chance to make finals, Jimma an interesting pickup for Rockets, picking them purely because of coaching.
Rigoni junior probably more important in than dad, although he could come close to COTY if he can get kids competitive. Southern with some low key pickups plus imports might give them edge.
If Humphries doesn't suit up for Lions, could be very ugly and long season way up north. Interesting to see how Ross adapts and copes with Corey's aggressive style. West by lots.
A lot of talk about this ex NBA player suiting up in little old Adelaide. If he's that good, why? Whitmore seat would be very warm if he can't produce with this lot. Norwood looks like they finally will play players not from the Webber family tree, one due to injury, but wouldn't surprise me if he complains to board and still starts and just stands in corner on offence. Turnage a proven player as long as his mates don't have a wedding overseas, Covid takes away that possibility unless it's in New Zealand. Flames for me.

Has North also signed Sunday Dech?

South by 30+

I haven't seen anything regarding North and Sunday but he won't help them this week anyway!

None of this matters! Whoever Julian Jacob's plays for will naturally win the Championship. Game over

Are any of the games being live streamed? Haven't seen anything on this and who will the jokers be commentating on the games?

Well, unless Scotty is pulling a Henry and Paul scenario, Jacobs only scored 2 points in a loss to Sturt last night in reserves. Anyone have news on that.

Surely he didn't play much if that was the case. Scotty has been telling everyone he has signed the next 36ers import.

Scotty talks too much at the best of times. Probably was just a light run, but 2 points for an alleged fringe NBA player, hmmmm.

#118 My understanding is all games are live streamed through www.NBL1.com.au

I'm sure Jacobs is just finding his feet after getting out of quarantine - not easy coming straight out of 14 day lockdown.

What will be interesting to see is how the reffing will be for NBL1 - hope it's better than what we get in reserves.

Finding feet against a mid strength Sturt, could be the reason why he's not in a big league.

ahaha good ole Scotty. He is the best commentator for NBL1 Finals. ahahaha Scotty ahahaha

#156I'm sure Jacobs is just finding his feet after getting out of quarantine - not easy coming straight out of 14 day lockdown.

What will be interesting to see is how the reffing will be for NBL1 - hope it's better than what we get in reserves.


It's the same group of referees lol

I'm sure Sam Daly and joel spear would be happy to know they are only mid strength players , who did Sturt have missing ,

Sturt still with plenty to add to that group.

One of 2 teams they are fielding. Assuming Rigoni junior is going to play.

#170 probably the same behavioural issues the referees have to deal with in reserves as well. LOL

Seems like only Centrals, North and Woodville have no chance according to experts here

I think centrals are more hope than people give them credit for. Humphries will add a lot to the group they had playing reserves.

North and Mavs to fight for the wooden spoon

Word is Humphries isn't playing. And apart from Diing they really haven't got much else except that Maharaj who jacks up everything. Thought Clausen would be a good addition but looks washed up.

Might be right with North and Mavs. Haven't seen much to indicate otherwise.

Mavs last as usual by a country mile

Don't count out Centrals. North will be ok and Deano will probably pull a rabbit out of the hat.

*Don't count out Centrals for wooden spoon

Rabbit out of the hat or cash out of the member's stash?

Haha, bit of both I reckon.

I think financial controls at North are strong enough to not have issues which have befallen other clubs

Still would have big coffers though and Deano has been known to reach into own pockets apparently.

376, we are all keen to see the ability North NBL1 has to attract and develop talent in order to be successful, along with these financial controls you speak of. Pressure is on, people are watching.

I don't understand why there is any pressure on at all. Care to share?

Throw in Williams and Jimma. Second half will be good!

Would not discount North at all. Have a great NBL1 scorer in McVeigh, all NBL defender in Dech, quality big in Dowdell and pure scorer with Jimma. Depth may be an issue, but a pretty good starting group with those 4.

Plus Williams. Might just be fastest guard in NBL 1 central from QBL

Dech & Mcveigh announced. How many games can they realistically win before they join and how many games can they be expected to play?

McVeigh is an overrated show pony. Personality of a door mat. Dech is the better player. I wonder if the announcement McVeigh stated his name to be put on first lol - would sound like his demand!

Yeah only destroyed the last season of Premier League dropping 50 from memory at one stage. Dech is the better player but JMac will again dominate this shit league

By my reckoning North have a restricted spot free for first part of season

Marion is sold out , must have sold 80 tickets

South must be thanked for putting aside a set amount of tickets for North supporters. Well done and thanks!

As for one spectator one player I think that is incorrect. Our stadium is allowed to have over 500 spectators.

Are there live stats and where can I find them?

https://nbl1.com.au/

753 that would be great if it worked.

No promised live streams either. BSA or NBL?

It's pretty poor to be honest. After marketing live streaming months before game 1. Now the time is come & no live stream?

Live streams are up. NBL1 facebook page posted an apology for technicals issues followed by links to the live streams.

Live streaming is bullshit, somehow made it onto West and Centrals women's game and was too scared to try another. Was much better when clubs did their own.

Flicked between all games, habing football fans who know nothing about basketball as a commentator is pointless. Would rather nothing at all.

Not a good start

Commentary pretty good in the Wayville, Morphettvale and Marion games

If that's your definition of good I'd hate to think what you consider bad commentary

Wests was straight from the Whitmore cliche dictionary. Every 10 seconds there was a shout out or talking about central's length or how big Ross was. Then had score wrong in last quarter on screen.

Commentary on Woodville/Norwood was pretty funny. Not intentionally, but still funny.

You guys act like its the NBA or something

don't kid yourselves, let people enjoy what they do

Heard Kayo was going to live stream games but pulled out. I guess NBL1 isn't as popular as frisbee.

Not true. They are doing selected games. With all other games on NBL1. Nothing has changed.

Anyone know if last nights games are available to watch somewhere?

Links are on the website, BSA staff must not work weekends. Expect the games to be uploaded during the week.

Still no stats or video available on the nbl1 site. New name, same poor delivery.

#212 please do not make it too simple. They will have nothing to complain about

https://nbl1.com.au/games/f7b088fc-7b55-11eb-9e56-8205bb8987e9/central


looks like it works to me

https://nbl1.com.au/games/f7aa53d8-7b55-11eb-9e56-8205bb8987e9/central

Again, works when I click on it. You must be using an Adelaide computer. Or is that an abacus?

I think he is searching individual players and it comes up error. Just click on stats then men...don't use the search tool on the top cause that doesn't work.

Some new names making an impression on the stat sheets. Who is Williams from North. Not heard of him

The big question is NBL1 going to allow Southern to continue their side show bob show. What a joke. Playing music while the ball is in play like it's an NBL/NBA game. Firstly NBL1 don't have the rights to stream the music during the game as they don't have permission. Southern trying too hard to be the show ponies, but I guess the men's team didn't live up to their expectations.

By the way Centrals looked - predictions for wooden spoon is Mavs or Tigers....toss a coin!

Mavs.
This is a rag tag team of other clubs cast offs and rejects.

Good to see Rojo taking over right where Warhurst left off - getting T's in the 1st quarter of the first game. Club culture - nothing changed.

I think someone said it last week. North and Mavs bottom 2. Sure looks that way.

North will be solid with NBL guys

Was at st calir for r1 ,Not sure what norwood have to come back( if anything)?
They looked ordinary, if wasnt for Turnage they lose that game by 30+.
And gonna be a mistake to sleep on Jacobs, showed more than enough that when he finds his feet and settles probably goes to a level.above anyone else in the league imo. Small sample size i know but i don't thinks his numbers even nearly show what this guy will do.
Missed some mid range jumpers that go down more often than not in a couple.of weeks. Didn't really beat anyone off the dribble either, have a hunch that changes too. Looking fwd to see if he turns out to be a flop like some have suggested( paraphrasing ) or he is legit like i have an inkling he might be.

Don't worry about Norwood - we have an NBA coach who will be COTY

CJ is the only one that turned it up in the 1st half of the game. Then he went cold the 2nd half. No depth to the Norwood team especially off the bench. If Warriors really put the heat on they would of beat them easy by 20-30 points.

At least they still have their towel swinger on the bench.

Any thoughts for round 2?

Interested in the altercation at the Mavs game. Starling was ejected. Will he go to tribunal and get suspension for striking another player? Will this set a presidence for the rest of the season? I'm assuming BSA will sweep this under the rug.

I suppose Hawkes did teach him something!

Curious - so on the NBL1 website - why do they use pictures of NBL players instead of using NBL1 players. NBL1 Centrals have 6ers & Lightning and I would understand if they played in the league but Drmic is long gone.

But then again if you want pictures of NBL1 players the first one they'd use is Harris or Mays - this is just a sXXt fest show. I think there is some kind of monetary kiss up going on there.

As this is the first season of NBL1 Central they wouldn't have any logo'd NBL1 action content. Still showing Drmic however is slightly lazy

you start us off WTF

I think Forestville will get exposed again this week, their team is not nearly as strong as previous years and Harris due for a bad shooting game.

Forestville will be fine especially if they spend more time on court rather than in court!

I'll give a preview a go for the first time, give me a bit of time to post in new topic.