I think that is a tough break if Nathan Jawai is in and Holmes is out. Jawai is still a development player, whereas Jacob could contribute right away on the defensive end in particular.

Anon 87161 or should i say Mrs jawai ??

Jawai is the least worthy of the names mentioned in regards to Jacob missing out.
Kendall would be a close second on that list -

Speaking of Bruton, where is his name in the list? Has he not made himself available or is Goorj being spiteful because he signed with Brisbane?

XY - NBA Summer Camp. Schenscher is also skipping the tournament to try and make sure he has a job lined up for next season.

The squad named is just another piece of evidence that if you don't play for Sydney your chances of making the squad are significantly reduced.

Alex Maric - what the?
No one has mentioned Russell Hinder as a questionable inclusion. He can't be seriously considered for the World Champs can he?

Jacob should be in there for certain. Don't try the ol' blooding the youngsters excuse either, don't forget Jacob is still a youngster himself.

Time for Goorj to be sacked.

time for goorj to be sacked?
um, we passed that time about a year ago...04 olympics anyone?

I dont reckon that worthington or hinder should be in the squad.... did anyone see Holmes on the commomnwealth games? i mean he played no time, so i expected he'd be cut.... i just hope gorj sees something im yet to see in worthington, i reckon Barlow definateky whould be tgher.

yeah goorj does see something in worthington......he plays for sydney..........

Agreed DB5!!! The time has long past.

hurley - would you care to elaborate on Barlow for me? Why do you agree with his selection?

Hurley, I have reason to suspect you've been 'drink-posting' again. Do you care to elaborate on the following statement :

"i reckon Barlow definateky whould be tgher."?

That squad is ridiculous, Barlow? Jawai? Hinder? Mills?
These guys won't make the Worlds, and Kendall would only make it if Goorj makes one heck of a stupid decision, Worthington is the only one of those lot I can take being in there, yet no Holmes...

You would think from that group, the squad for New Zealand would be -
Andrew Bogut
David Andersen
Glen Saville
Brad Newley
Aaron Bruce

Chris Anstey
Jason Smith
Sam Mackinnon
Steven Markovic
Matthew Nielsen
Mark Worthington (should be Holmes)
Wade Helliwell/Daniel Kickert

I saw Holmes play in a few of the Commonwealth Games matches, and thought he held his game quite well.

Having said that when you consider their toughest opposition was NZ, might not be the greatest to compare it with.

I was surprised to not see Holmes' name on there.

The problem I see with these names in the squad is the fact that there are no wily vets.

Smith and MacKinnon have been around for a while, but there are no steady heads or lockeroom leaders to keep this young group grounded or together.

I thought that I might have got some comment on my original post on whether Dunlap being at camp had an influence on the selection of "his boys" to the exclusion of Jacob.
Ask Jacob.

re Barlow, I wouldn't be surprised if that eventuated.

Were I running a team, I would offer him a big contract ASAP to try and get him away from the Kings. Once those college guys start leaving their rookie contracts, Sydney will have to let a couple go (a la Luke Martin).

I also thought Holmes played well at the Games in his time, from what I saw.

Who is Patrick Mills? Does he deserve a spot? (directed at people who have actually seen the kid play)