Redback
Years ago
Newley vs Farley
2004/05. crocs sign brad newley as a rookie and get a 16 ppg livewire who is named as both rookie of the year and best sixth man, as well as all-star mvp. 2005/06, people whisper about a sophomore slump but newley lifts to 19 ppg and adds 5 rebounds and 4 assists.
2004/05. adelaide see the return of willie farley for 24 ppg and an mvp contender. 2005/06, farley averages 19 ppg, 4 rebounds and 4 assists.
farley hasnt scored more than 20 points since round 11. newley's last 6 games have been 27, 24, 25, 8, 26, 34 - adding big assist counts too.
imagine that instead of laying down significant cash and using an import spot on farley, that the sixers had pursued newley properly, promising him a good future. he'd have been cheaper in the first two years, saving the club more than six figures. he'd be limited to 5 under the points cap. and he'd give adelaide the freedom of an open import spot, for a starting centre or a point guard to back up maher on the cheap.
newley might be an nba prospect, but it's not guaranteed and it might not even happen for a few years if it does at all. whats stopping farley from heading home too?
