From his page on French Wikipedia, it doesn't look like he's one to sit still:

2001 : Los Prados
2001/2002 : BC Kiev
2002 : Diablos de la Vega
2002/2003 : Le Havre
2003/2004 : Londres
2004 : Gravelines
2004/2006 : Strasbourg

Now that Phil Smyth has publicly name Ricardo Greer as a potential import option, it would not surprise me one bit if this guy has not already been signed, seeled and delivered

Why would Phil and Steve release the player name now especially after they didn't want to a few weeks ago at the risk of another club picking him up? Surly the same principals would apply now, what has changed? Either he is signed and willing to come to Australia or they know they have no shot at getting him and they are just giving us a name to keep supporters happy.



Please tell me that Leon Trimmingham or Marcus Timmons would not seriously be considered for that second import spot? If they are going to be playing as an naturalized Australian then that would be different as they are good player that would be useful but not as your import.

Didn't Phil cut Leon because he didn't fit the team system and was basically lazy last time he was in the NBL? To easy my mind and relief that Trimmingham would not be considered is the fact that Smyth has been quoted as saying, "Leon has all the athletic ability but we don't think he's the piece of the puzzle we're missing," Smyth added. "Our job is to put the best team possible on the floor." I would rather they go simply with Farley and have no second import than have either of them 2 in the team.

It could quite easily be a publicity stunt to get some positive Sixer news back into the papers rather than have the Sale of the side dominate the stories coming out the Dome.

its interesting news but i thought we were goin for someone who is more of a powerforward/ centre. if we get him we will need another big on our team. we will just have to wait and see how evrything goes down.

They could play Greer as SF and then Majstrovich or Nash as PF, but then Hill can forget about getting many minutes, IMO. I think Greer's had a child recently, so he might be looking at settling out of Europe? But then it's not as though he's been playing in Russia.

Decoy?

So this is how the 06/07 Adelaide 36ers playing roster could look like:

C: Wheeler / Cooper
PF: Nash / Majstrovich
SF: Greer / ??????
SG: Farley / Copeland
PG: Maher / Hill

sawmeinhalf - a couple of others have suggested that as well off the forum. I'm inclined to agree.

Another theory was that they'd get Greer, wait for new ownership, then cut Farley's contract and find a PF. Maybe a bit far-fetched but who knows.

06/07 could look like

C:Wheeler/Eversteyn
PF:Majstrovich/Cooper
SF:Geer/Nash
SG:Farley/Copeland
PG: Maher/Hill

i think if we get Geer it will mess up the four spot because we hav no natural PF now.

sawmeinhalf - I think it could well be.

Getting a 6'5" guy doesn't really fit with what we need. Surely they recognise that?

I think it's a case of them possibly thinking "any news is better than no news" and just trying to get names out there to keep the public happy.

You can see some video highlights of Greer if you go to

http://www.24sec.net/section.asp?index=FRA

Click on "Top 5 video highlights" about half way down the page.

Interesting that they would be looking at another guard.

I guess they could always sign Everstyn as back-up C and move Coops to the 4 position.

Timmons is naturalised and can give some decent minutes at the 4 position also.

Lets face it, the team they are putting on the floor for next season isn't about building for the future.

PG Maher/Hill
SG Farley/Copeland
SF Greer/Nash
PF Majstrovic/Timmons
C Wheeler/Cooper

If we sign Leon Trimmingham, I'm supporting South Dragons.

Trimmingham was awesome last time he was with us, not lazy at all. He was a 20 and 10 player who scored at 50%. Those are great numbers however you look at it. Obviously that was a long time ago and he may well be a different player now but he was a great player.

Greer recently had a baby? is he ready to play yet then

'I think Greer's had a child recently, so he might be looking at settling out of Europe?'

sorry Isaac I could help but to laugh.

IMO I reckon its all a red herring (baby or no baby) I'd be very surprised if he is signed just someone to talk up whilst they chase the one they want.

I can't see Timmons and Majstrovich both fitting into our roster so I am thinking maybe priorities might change and we go for Timmons instead.

I wish we went and got Timmons instead of Copeland actually.

honestly they shouldnt sign Everstyn he sucks

Seriously, we need more people with names like Ricardo playing in the NBL. I am practising saying it with the full Latino flourish, Fabienne "Foods that start with the letter Q" in Pulp Fiction-style, rolling that first "R": Rrrricardo!

I can just imagine John Casey: "Ricardo fires from the corner, it does a lap of honour but doesn't tumble!" or "Ricardo goes upstairs and flushes it down! Oh, Ricardo!"

Whats happened to the other players they were looking at??? is anyone willing to say who they are?? are they still an option?? or does Phil think Ricaardo is the best option??

Doctor E - yeah, I'd take Timmons over Copeland too.

79533, I don't think Hambour and Eversteyn can return to development spots after being a certain age or having been part of the ten.

Can't beleive I just thought of this. Why don't they chase 'the chief' Robert Parish, as the second import? Big body, PLENTY of experience. He'd fit right in!

Joe M, I don't agree that Greer has already been signed just because his name has been mentioned. On Tuesday's Talking Hoops program, Smyth said that they were not rushing into signing a new import. They preferred to take their time and be certain about who they go for. On the other hand he also said that it would be nice to have an exciting player lined up already to help with season ticket sales. I believe the reason that this name or any other name would be mentioned, would be to create some excitement to help with the ticket sales.

Guys, Ricardo is my Brother in Law, and I haven't heard anything about him moving back to Aus to play ball here.

Haha Corey, been asleep for a few years have we?