Zodiac
Two years ago
A few things are interesting with this, obviously United are desperate with JLA possibly out for the first half of the season throwing their season in disarray but what does this say about the Breakers that Loe is willing to retire rather than continue playing for them only to come out of retirement and move to another country? Not a good look for Daniel Johnson either.
Zodiac
Two years ago
https://nbl.com.au/news/united-lures-mvp-big-out-of-nbl-retirement
Master Chief
Two years ago
Zodiac, do you have any evidence that there is more in that though, or just a gut feeling?
I dare say Loe just thought at the time that he'd had enough, but then got a new opportunity and changed his mind.
Not sure what's going on with DJ. Maybe he has priced himself out? I guess when you reach a stage of your career, playing for peanuts in the NBL isn't worth it anymore. He might earn more for less elsewhere, not sure.
Gazee
Two years ago
This guys had more comebacks than Johnny Farnham
Kolzee
Two years ago
I think his 'retirement' from the breakers was because he wasn't going to be getting minutes. Not because he didn't want to play any more.
He fell out of favour with mody last season. Understandable cos he's not really modys type of big
Bol
Two years ago
Not quite at the st elmos fire level anymore but he should provide MU some solid minutes more like his comeback as eddie nero than the west wing
Isaac
Two years ago
Once you're a roleplayer especially, it might be easy for things like minutes, role, where your partner works, family-in-target-city, etc to be factors.
Anonymightymouse
Two years ago
His offer from the Breakers was low $$ for a whole season. Then he gets a good offer from Melbourne for 10 or so games, including putting his family up. As Rob said, easy choice.
Dunkman
Two years ago
^^^^^ exactly, good money v poor money, easy decision.
DennisRodmansHair
Two years ago
Was kinda surprised he retired in the first instance. Appears to still have a bit left in the tank. Good to see him go around again.
PyroCross
Two years ago
Rob Loe will be a much better fit in a Dean Vickerman offense than a Mody Maor one. I don't think he would’ve returned for any other coach (and the Ili-Loe pick and pop will be throwing it back to the mid 2010 Breakers)
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