I should've added, the inaugural Hoopsfest in Perth

Wonder what the crowds will be like?

What are ticket costs for non-Perth games?

Makoi lucky to still have a job. Not sure if he didn't tell the NBL what else actually happened, or if the NBL didn't find out.

Great idea to use 1 thread for each round, hope it lasts

Yes I'm happy for one thread, good idea.

Good idea.

Ben, What else happened with Makoi?

mball, he had a DUI

I agree LV, Bullets should get the win over NZ minus Gillespie.
I think NZ are a couple of rounds off putting it together although if Brisbane don't show up they could walk away with the L.

It's not all he had. What exactly, is something Cairns or the NBL should be asking. It seems neither are aware from what's been reported.

Adult tix were ~$35 inc fees (seated anywhere except courtside/box seats) which includes the womens game beforehand if applicable. Kids tix from ~$10, families around ~$60.

Thursday, Friday, Sunday games are at RAC Arena. For the Saturday double header at HBF Stadium (much smaller) $35 gets you into both games!

They have done a solid keeping prices low so if it isnt well attended they didn't advertise enough. I've spoken to quite a few people I know in the last couple weeks who follow the NBL to varying degrees who had no idea it was even on. I hope its a big success.

It will be interesting to see how many are in attendance at Perth Arena for ADL-SYD on Sunday.

RAC Arena not Perth Arena.

Still not sure how you attract a decent crowd to a non-double header NBL game without the home team (same applies to MEL-TAS on Thursday).

Looking at the seating map Thursday has a fair few seats left, Sunday has heaps. There are platinum seats up higher that are all greyed out so I assume they are sold out rather than just closed off and not being used.

Not platinum - nickel or aluminium or reconstituted pvc or something cheaper

I don't know the story around Makoi other than what's been reported, but the Taipans will struggle even more if they lose him. He looked pretty solid in the Blitz.

Cairns I only saw grabs here and there. But Makoi's numbers were terrible. Shot 3 from 20 and almost as many turnovers as assists.

Adnam looks past it, Edwards needs to be the scorer, Bradshaw isn't really a PG. So it's Armstrong or bust. If he has a break out year they should be competitive. If he gets injured again, or struggles to take a step forward, it might be an ugly year for them unfortunately

With all 3 PGs missing hoopsfest the Taipans will have to get creative in their rotations. They do have Dufelmeier at least.

Hoopfest Coverage:

I live in Perth and I generally keep an eye on all forms of media. There's been virtually nothing said about Hoopfest apart from when it got announced months ago. The government and various Perth event social pages have promoted it without going into much detail but the response from the public appears to be quite lukewarm as an observation.

Really not sure how full or empty RAC arena will be but would not be surprised if it's sparse.

I'm expecting RAC arena to have the top bowl curtained off, like they did for the NBL1 West Grandfinal. It makes 6-8k people make it seem "full".

I think a bigger deal should be made about how cheap the games are.

Only $40ish for an NBL game in Perth is very good value. Considering the average price of Wildcats tickets are closer to $80 these days.

Basketball has come a long way when we're talking about $40 being too cheap

A JJs injury crisis being reported on the NBL app with potential roster concerns stretching out for 6 to 8 weeks. Just speculating on my part that would be the timeframe for Macdonald's injury. Also possibly Sword who did not play in game 3 after going off in game 2 following a heavy head impact with the playing Court. So, potentially 2 guards down for Thursday. All the other key players including their superstars were on Court during the dying minutes of game 3 so presumably they are all going ok. Drmic did look completely spent after knocking down the winning 3. Hopefully nothing more there. I get the feeling from what Roth is reported to have said that maybe there is a 3rd key injury but no idea who that might be. Obviously rotations are significantly impacted if Sword and MacDonald are out for Thursday nights game. Maybe the JJs bring back Lachie Barker as an injury replacement player. At least he would be up to speed with all of their schemes and systems. Roth not very happy at all from the sounds of things and understandably so.

Yeah that was a major concern reading that article, could be tough for them

Why is ADL-SYD played in Perth?

K4L all games are being played in Perth for this first round of the season, look up 'hoopsfest'

Hoopfest Coverage:

I live in Perth and I generally keep an eye on all forms of media. There's been virtually nothing said about Hoopfest apart from when it got announced months ago.

Everyone trained today except for MacDonald according to the West Australian. MacDonald was in a moon boot and on crutches. Pictures on JJs socials shows Sword trained. Maybe just general fatigue and soreness across the roster and no surprises there.

By now unhappy Cats fans should have learned that you can't win it every year. Hopefully the JR-OUT woe-is-me debbie downers have had a bit of therapy, built a bridge and got over it so they can all get behind JR and the team! Solid roster, dedicated coach, new owner, things are looking up. I will humbly eat this post if they get cheesed in the first few rounds.

wrong thread but close enough

I must have missed that Luuuc. I haven't seen much. Hoping it's a success. For me I think it needs a massive amount of publicity from everywhere. Lots of seats to fill, its a big event and I feel its a little lukewarm given how big this could be.

JJs just announced Lachie Barker as an injury replacement player.

Sword also out of tomorrow nights game with concussion.

MacDonald out for up to 3 months, no good. Glad to see Lachie back though, always liked him

Where has Sword been reported?

Word14, in a club announcement to members.

Cool, thanks