Likely both told they probs weren't going to make the cut or only have a limited role at best, and have pulled the plug to protect their 'brand' and next contracts :)

We aren't short on talent in Broekhoff position so no worries there.
Humphries is a big out though.

I'm leaving Simmons out until we know he is in.

Dellavedova , Exum
Mills, Goulding, Green
Ingles, Thybulle
Landale, Motum, Kay
Baynes, Reath.

Sobey, Giddey, Cooks and Creek just miss out imo.

Landale can slide to 5 spot with Motum alongside side him at times.

"Dellavedova , Exum
Mills, Goulding, Green
Ingles, Thybulle
Landale, Motum, Kay
Baynes, Reath."

I'd take Cooks instead of Kay just to have some length and athleticism and a bit of an ability to switch. It's still a pretty formidable looking team. If Simmons somehow found his way back in I'd take out Cooks and move Landale to the bench. I feel like the longer it takes to get confirmation from Ben the more likely it is that his decision is being turned around.

In a toss up between Green or Creek I think Green will win

Motum or Kay, not both
Cooks or Creek, not both

For balance.

Humphries big out, Reath likely now.

Guards are the interesting one for me. Sobey will probably miss. Not sure about the rest.

Ah Ben, there's always one...I’m not going to profess to know how Broekhoff thinks but I’d place a decent wad on him not giving a rats about his brand. Back in your box Benny boy.

As per news.com.au
"Boomers sharpshooter Ryan Broekhoff has pulled of Australia's Olympic campaign as he steps away to deal with mental health issues."

Doesn't help with the online trolls? Does it? Simmons is another one likely struggling. At least Ryan has said that he is struggling.

" Creek shouldn't be selected at all"

Why?

Did he?

Wow. Okay. People dont even have to be convicted of things and now they're stated as undeniable fact. The charges were dropped. He may have done it, he may not have. We will never know. Anyone can accuse anyone of anything.

I wish Broekhoff good luck hope he sticks in the NBL next season and finds his form but his mental health is more important.

If the statement that's going around today is true, how on earth were charges dropped and how did the BA investigation come to nothing?

Can someone link/paste the statement? Just did a quick google search and couldn't find anything.

Cheers

I really wanted Humphries to make it. I think now we have to take Reath.

I've got 11.

Delly / Exum
Mills / Goulding
Ingles / Thybulle
Landale / Motum / Cooks
Baynes / Reath

The last spot needs to be a backcourt player between Giddey, Green and Sobey. It really comes down to what the coaching staff want more. Someone with a bit more experience? Take Sobey. Or if they think this position wont play much and want a young fella, which of Green or Giddey they take might come down to whether they think a wing or another ball handler insurance is more important.

Kay is the toughest out, but as has been mentioned its hard to take both him and Motum and Brock has been in great form of late.

If Simmons does play, you could either go small and cut Reath or just leave off whichever of those 3 guards I had as the 12th spot.

I would take Green. He can play the 2/3, excellent defender, handy shot maker potentially, run the floor.

Humphries still injured?
Amy rumours on if he will stay with Sixers?

I cannot see/ find any Mitch Creek report or statement.

We're really lacking shooting from the guards - Delly & Exum won’t be full of confidence, something Patty and Goulding can lend them though. Joe just will be taking a lot of threes by the look of it, as will Landale.

If Thybulle doesn’t go, you’d think Cooks becomes the backup three and they can take both Kay and Motum.

I wouldn’t be surprised if Sobey forces his way onto the final team. If he can shoot it well in camp, he could potentially push Goulding out.

I cannot see/ find any Mitch Creek report or statement.

The statement from today says there is video footage of the incident.

I'm kinda bummed that these two pulled out as I think they had a lot personally to prove.

We had Broekhoff that missed the WC and we looked like we were missing his impact coming off the bench and this was his chance to prove it.

Humphries was given opportunities really early in his career to represent Australia and was probably picked way too early (think of the games vs China) but he has developed as he has gotten older and you have to look back and think those early games where he didn't deserve to be selected can help him today. He's a much better player than I thought he'd become and I think he'd be really valuable.

As much as I'd love to see Green and Giddey make this team I think we actually need a player like Dave Barlow, someone with a lot of experience playing for the national team, happy to play his role and his outside shooting has been great and we need players that will stretch the floor as this team is greatly lacking in that department and sadly Broekhoff isn't an option.