I would drop Maric and Kendall and add Bruton and Kickert. Maybe drop Markovic for D-Mac as well.

I can appreciate the blooding of youth, but it's fair to ease that in rather than throwing in Maric, Kendall, Markovic, Bruce, Barlow and Newley all at once with Bogut who's young enough as it is.

You may need to Take Anstey out of that group, according to his Website

That will be a big blow. We've been expecting to have Nielsen, Andersen, Anstey & Bogut leading us up front, and now we're basically just left with Bogut as our sole international level big.

Anstey's injury lends credence to the fact that Brian works his vetyerans too hard. I watched a story on the boomers in camp a couple of weeks ago on weekend tv. It surprised me how much fitness work they seemed to do. I would have thought if you pick the best players in Australia they are all professional and would be fit enough for an International campaign, learning sets, handling injuries and maintaining fitness would surely be the key areas. Why flog a Bogut, Smith or Anstey who have just had massive seasons.
I don't nknow about you but I would rather watch Maher, Cat, Rillie, Harvey at the worlds over Worthington, Barlow & Kendall.

Anstey, is all but out of the world championships campaign..... it just gets harder and harder!

Agree 100% Nutwork, you would think that after that NZ series, Boy Goorj would have worked out where we fell down... No pass first point guard, better perimeter defence, and better outside shooting, and addressed these needs!

D Mac, Mee (if naturalised already) insert option here, and Harvey( if healthy...) are options, I am sure you guys can think of others....
If only Phil had as many chances as the golden boy Goorj!
By the way, where has Kickert been playing? stats anyone?

Has just completed his stint at St Mary's College with some reasonably impressive stats

He's on the NBA radar, but is probably not quite ready yet. He's likely to be headed to Europe for the next few years I'd think.

Kickert, 6'10"/240lb forward. Averaged 16.6 and 6.6 (shooting 50%+) for Saint Mary's in 04/05.

Read somewere that he had scored the most points of any Australian at a US college.

2004-05: Garnered First Team All-West Coast Conference honors for the second straight year...was named the WCC Player of the Year by CollegeInsider...garnered First Team All-District 9 honors by the United States Basketball Writers Association...was an NABC District 14 Second Team selection...currently ranks fifth in the SMC record books in scoring with 1,390 points...became the eighth player in school history to score more than 500 points in a season...his 548 points this season ranks third in SMC's single season scoring...was named to the WCC All-Tournament Team after averaging 22.0 points and 4.5 rebounds against Santa Clara and Gonzaga...hit a career-high seven 3-pointers against Gonzaga in the WCC Championship game...was named the CollegeInsider Player of the Year in the WCC...

Thanks guys, appreciated...
Anyone seen him play, or footage?

And is Darnell naturalized yet?

Ive seen Kickert play . Quality guy.
I'd love to see him play a role on an NBA team one day . I think if he can keep his name in the mix over the next couple of years he could be a chance.
I'd rate him a better prospect than Newley by far.

Can the boomers succeed with Kickert in and Anstey gone tho?.... lets here your opinions.....

all i can say is Anstey didnt get alot of time on the court vs NZ (accept for the first game). I just hope the boomers can find a way though all this, I also hope anstey gets better b4 the worlds.

Better than Newley Skyhook?
Really? That is a good sign for the Boomers...
I think we may struggle without Anstey, is there any chance of Neilsen playing? Will BA pay the insurance this time instead of spending money on overpriced ex coaches...Dunlap?
Where is David Anderson?

Does anyone know how good Nate Jawai is? apparently hes been put in the squad for the worlds to cover anstey.

I recoon alan iversons foreskin would score more than mark worthington and kickert!

I recon!