Just to add to that.

The Dragons offered him $55k. So $60k probably would of got him.

can u confirm this or are u just meesin with us?

please i would like to know as soon as possible. Can Issac or anyone else verify this claim?

Are we the Adelaide Grandpas or the 36ers?

If that is the case then the 36ers are fornicating with us supporters

Any chance you can provide a link to this claim? Or is it just hearsay

How can I verify it? I can say that I'd probably think it's true, but I can't come out with a photocopy of the contract!

Why I think it's true: I could probably guess who made the post and I'd trust their info, the Sixers might be having to up their offers because the pool of free agents is dwindling, and they could also be forced to do the same to offset any concerns potential players would have regarding the associations position. That doesn't point towards the club picking up bargains, that's for sure.

I would suggest that the figures mentioned would be around the mark for three players mentioned at least, but I have no knowledge of Wheeler's negotiations at all.

Regarding the price discrepancy, the hints at the Dragons' lineup that I saw had Wheeler as a backup, whereas Smyth may have a more significant role planned. Perhaps even rather than starting ahead of Coops, the two will split minutes more evenly? Who knows.

Personally, I could see someone putting value in Wheeler and I think he could be good for $65k, but I do think that it's a big gamble at that higher price.

Might be interesting to see Boti's verdict on this.

If this is true I am very disapointed. I wouldnt pay him a 1 figure number to play for us.

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Well if that's the case it's not very good negotiating skills by the club but it's best to leave judgement until we know who is signed and who is not rather than jumping up and down until the all the story is told.

Seven News reported that Copeland and Wheeler have signed, at least it's news and player signings.

I'm not liking the direction the club is taking with this . Be prepared for a "let's make do" kind of season .

Concerned.

I dont wanna hear about signings for the legends charity game!

Granted it would have been nice to get both these guys five years ago, but it depends how you look at it. Wheeler is at the very least a massive improvement on Rees. Copeland may provide the bench scoring spark that departed with Oscar. If they (I'm still referring to the Sixers as "they" rather than "us" at this point) can get Ballinger for Rychart and Pero for Holmes then we won't have done too badly, considering the financial constraints.

A lineup of:

Maher
Farley
Ballinger
Pero
Wheeler

Cooper
Nash
Hill
Copeland
Hambour/Gower/Gerlach

I don't think this would be that bad. But that, as I said, is based upon them getting Ballinger and Pero (or two other comparable players).

The next two signings will be the key.

I can't see them affording Ballinger and Pero if they are forking out a 6 figure amount for Wheeler.

It depends upon how much they save going from Dusty to Ballinger. At this point I am assuming that we haven't overpaid for Nash and Copeland.

David Cooper should play for half of last year's money too, in lieu of the f*ck all he did in the second half of last season.

What does a graphic design job pay, as I seem to remember reading that the Dragons offer to Wheeler was $60K ish PLUS potentially a graphic design job. If we couldn't do the second half of that then it would explain the greater $$$.

graphic design start around $45K and esculate up, depending on workplace at least that is what the graphic designers i know are paid.

why sign pero who plays a running game when the grandpas with their zimmer frames won't be able to keep up with him.

perhaps Pud can make a comeback or maybe Al Green as back up guard and limit Hills minutes even more.

you really got to feel for Hill now he must be wondering what old folks side he has signed up with.

Players of his fathers age rather than his own.

Has everyone got the facts right. I wonder if the six figure sum is for 2 years. After all, we've recently learned that the club is offering 2 year contracts. If we are paying a six figure sum to Wheeler for one season only, in view of what we have lost, I am disgusted. I will probably still buy a season ticket this year because its the only team we have in the NBL but I'll be disappointed and only go to the games half hearted. It will be intersting to see what sort of a response they will get to season tickets this year.

tony blair...you have to wonder when it's Hill's turn to jump ship. Why not? He's young enough to toss to the gutter. I'm guessing his contract is up at the end of the next season as well.

this is all just sad, sure get a vet backup/starter but dont spend lots on him while as mentioned the offer is more then what they had oscar and jacob look at. They may have stilled moved but that bit more may have made them stay and they are younger guys who will give you more service. Also keeps them here for 1 more year and hopefully that will be enough time to see if the wheel on the $$$ side of BASA is turning in a positive direction.

Its just sad that as such a proud and great club in a time of need the fans are really having a hard time seeing any real positive light.

You know, the club could probably actually do with some design skills in the office - I wonder if they've made an arrangement in that direction?

If it's 100K+ it seems like desperation. Having said that I think Wheeler may be able to offer something. Is farley signed, I don't think he is?
Copeland has been a good player but how much does he have left in the tank, surely we saw his best years back. I understand we have financial concerns and thankfully they are finally being addressed but without a good team, I can't see any positive cashflow.

If it's 100K+ it seems like desperation. Having said that I think Wheeler may be able to offer something. Is farley signed, I don't think he is?
Copeland has been a good player but how much does he have left in the tank, surely we saw his best years back. I understand we have financial concerns and thankfully they are finally being addressed but without a good team, I can't see any positive cashflow.

So sinical. Wheeler will be a better addition than Rees his last few years so that's got to be an improvement. Copeland, is an x factor. He might flourish in Phil's system. Hell, he's played the same offence for 99% of his career, and might even be able to bring some new options to the table. And there is no way in knowing what the contract is worth so don't speculate. It makes you all look incredibly stupid.

adelaide dude farley last year signed 2+1 deal so hes signed

You have no idea what he's getting paid. Who says that what "2 ecnts" says is gospel? You are all quick to fire up at what could simply be someone who has no idea about basketball. Where is your proof?

Games,

Isaac virtually verified that he (my 2 cents worth) was on the money and that is good enough for me, if anyone from outside the organization know what's going on at the Sixer it would be Isaac. .

Judge a player on what they do on the court, don't worry about how much money they are allegedly getting paid.

Wheeler and cooper will be competitive in the paint, an import 4 man with Nash and Copeland at the 3 sport will be ok allowing the scoring to come from Farley, Maher and Hill.

C: Wheeler / Cooper
PF: Import? (Assuming we get one) /
SF Copland / Nash
SG: Farley /
PG: Maher / Hill

That's a steady rotation of 8 guys and much to some chagrin potentially could be damaging. We need to recruit an import or a solid Australian PF (both if possible) but I can see that line up being competitive.

Don't put me on the spot again please! I said that I think it's probably accurate but I can't verify it. I wouldn't say "if anyone from outside the organization know what's going on at the Sixer it would be Isaac" either - maybe it's just that I put my name down when I post.

Now, the focus as you've said shouldn't be so much on that figure (if he delivers, it's irrelevant), but on what he can do for the team.

If Wheeler can replace Holmes' 13 and 8 (feasible) and probably at a higher percentage from the field, then I think that's an OK move. Again, as you said, pick up a decent import and we're competitive.

Please go and read post # 76130 that's why I gave it some credibility nothing more, nothing less.

If it not true then that is good news, but if it happens to be on the money please judge the players (wheeler and Copeland) on performance, not on how much they are getting paid

Just speaking to a source of mine. 'My 2 cents worth' seems to be fairly close to the money.

Unless your source is the CEO, probably best you forget about it.

I have a good source, dont you worry. :-)

Can anyone picture Wheeler in that Dave Chappel skit where the govt pays black people reperations compensation, except the govt is the Sixers and Wheeler is the ghetto guy who can't believe he has just become the world's richest man?

Wheeler with sunnies on smoking a cigar, holding a framed copy of his contract with an ice pack on his ankle screaming "I'm rich biaaaaatch!"