Surely Perth play better and certainly defend better. It will be interesting to see how the fouls are called, if it's like the last time SEM were reffed in Perth, united might run out troops, hopefully it’ll be like last nights game and they let it flow. I think cats get this because of home court, should be a beauty though, maybe even a belter or cracker.

I reckon there's even a slight chance of it being ripper.

Not sure if this is the case this season, but often the same refs are allocated to all games in a series, so everyone should know what to expect.

Guess we'll find out shortly :)

Pinder and Doolittle stepped up last game, Cotton wasn't in god mode, which he needs to be.
The biggest question is how Perth changes their defence. Twice Goulding has gone nuts, sometimes he's just unstoppable, didn't see the last game but comments alluded to he got wide open looks. If I'm Perth I'm doubling, switching, box and one, triangle and 2, anything to stop him from being the game winner. Clarke is really the only other one that can really get red hot, I'd be running the risk and seeing if Delly, Ili and White can dominate, especially from the outside.
But who do they go with against CG? Doolittle may have size, but can he or Windler chase him around all night. That's where someone like Foxwell can just be that pawn to just stick to him. But even then he's too small if CG does get the ball and rises up. JR should try and get Henshall into a frenzy defensively and put an ultimate challenge to him. Would be a good thing to put on resume for scouts.
United is probably the biggest winner of the break, able to give older guys the rest they needed. And that will help with the travel as well.
Vickerman will probably be happy if only 2 out of Pinder, Doolittle and Windler have scores in the 20s if they can concentrate on limiting Cotton to around 30. And Melbourne have the luxury of throwing multiple excellent defensive guards against him all night.
Still, Perth are tough at home and if Cotton gets going anything can happen. But Windler really needs to hit some shots, otherwise Jr will blow a blood vessel. And if CG hits 10 threes again it really does come down to game preparation and buck stops with him.

Surely Perth... defend better.

Good point above

If this is reffed like Perth vs SEM, the way United defends they'll need 15 players in uniform to get through the game.

Red army roaring, plus we've seen this script before. I won't be surprised if Pinder and Cotton combine for 25 free throw attempts.

Still feeling optimistic given United's strangely good record at RAC.

The reason that CG got so many open shots was because MU played as a team, setting multiple screens and decoy actions to get him open. Actually shutting down CG is going to take a defensive scheme such as MU run against Cotton.
Will be interesting to see what tweaks are added tonight, Rillie is not as bad as folks make out, damn they in the semi, however IMHO Vickerman the better coach, however think Perth got teh better athletes
I'm not making predictions it’s going to be a belter for sure, maybe a cracker and certainly entertaining.

The queues outside RAC with 10mins to tipoff have ticketek fail written all over the....standard!

This is huge.

The two true heavyweight clubs of the NBL.

All-time greats. Cotton. Goulding. Vickerman.

Bring it.

Cats struggling early, can't hit the side of a barn

This could likely be the last time we see BC in the NBL.

Come at me if you want but I hope the Cats continue to get smashed.

We will continue to go around in a pointless circle until a change of coach.

Completely agree PW.

"Overall we were happy with our performance"

No way would Roth or Vickerman or Tatum or Goorjian say that, after losing by bouble digits, with the oppositions best scorer going off - with some poor defensive breakdowns along the way.

I'm not convinced this game is over.

Does Pinder ever finish a possession standing up?

Well, if United wins this, I've happily got egg on my face

At the start of this season I was very resolute in my opinion they wouldn't make another GF this year

Give Rillie another extension I say

Perth fans should walk out at half time. Send a message.

I'm not convinced this game is over.

Seriously, had there been a less prepared looking playoff team??

Did Henshall actually say he's a lottery pick?

F'n Marto calling better coaches plays from the commentary box than Rillie.
Perth will need a miracle or they'll be a riot out west.

Delly on triple double watch, when was the last time someone had 10 dimes in a half

Anyone fancy a pint?

how does Pinder not get a tech for throwing the ball down the court?
and then swears at Allen and still nothing???

Henshall did say that. 33% v 53% shooting, it's only 14 points though. Perth don’t deserve to win it but stranger things happen. Cats just don’t understand defence, Doolittle has an idea, Cotton as well but the rest not much of an idea. Defence is a team working together but it’s not in this team. Cats play like bully’s until it’s given back to them. Still in it though.

Anyone fancy a pint?

Wildcats going out embarrassing.

#Rillieout