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Talking Hoops Recap!!
Talking Hoops recap, 3/10/06
Hosted by Paul Bell and Liam Flynn
Bell and Flynn spoke about the 36ers, said they are not travelling heaps well, being 1-3, said they perhaps should of won that game, said it was a interesting off season with the 36ers recruiting some size as the league got smaller and faster.
Bell and Flynn spoke about Ingles, said he was very impressive has amazing poise for a 18 year old, and can shoot, and also has been good defensively with his long arms, and once he gets some strength up he will be able to go up against the bigger guys, said he was able to also lay the point and his passing was better than they realised and his poise and play making was impressive.
Read out the round 3 results, Breakers defeated the Dragons, Wildcats beat the Slingers, 36ers lost to the Kings, Taiapns beat Wollongong, Wildcats defeated the 36ers, Kings defeated the Dragons.
Joe Inlges Interview: said he was surprised with how he started his career, and hopes to keep it going, said he was really nervous before the game, once he hit his first shot he was fine after that. Asked if he knew that he had set the record as the best NBL rookie game, he didn't know was told after the game. Said Mark Price is really quiet, and he likes to get out there and run, and get as many lay ups as possible. Asked how he found the kings game in Canberra, said it was good for him, hopes to put good numbers up again, asked about playing in the back court, said he is used to it, he used to back up point guard in the AIS, and at training he, Shanahan, Heal and Quick have been playing the point, and doesn't mind doing it for 10-15 mins a game. Asked about Heals injury, said it happened during warm ups, said he is still only a few days away from training, hoping that he will play in there next game. Asked about his own injury, said he slipped and landed on his wrist and thinks its ok. Asked about Dragons promotions, said they do a lot with local clubs, they go and visit a club, shooting, do clinics and have a scrimmage, doing a lot of promotions at things like shopping malls. Asked if there was lots of excitement for there first home game coming up, said he doesn't know what's in store, mentioned life size posters, Bell said it will be interesting to see what ?Cowan has in store. Asked if Goorjian said anything to him after the Kings game, said no, went straight back to the change rooms, hasn't spoken to Goorjian since he trained with the Boomers. Asked if he is receiving extra attention, said he has had a few interviews, but is trying to keep it low key.
Bell and Flynn spoke about Ingles, said they don't think you could have a better start, and its exciting for the league to see guys like Newley and Ingles and also guys like Patt Mills in future seasons come in and play well. Said they think it's a exciting time for the league with new teams coming in, salaries and salary cap possibly going up, and seeing some players return from over seas, with guys like Leven, from the US, Justin Brown from Europe for the Wildcats.
Bell and Flynn Spoke about the 36ers last couple of performances, Flynn said its easy to be critical straight away, he said would like to see the young guys like Hill play a bit more, but its hard to be critical 4 games in, and will be interesting to see how there style stands up against other teams. Bell said they had 4 games in 9 days, and havnt had a lot of training time, still trying to settle Wheeler in, said that it will take time to gel, said they do need more of a back up point guard. They said using a 8 or 9 man rotation and give guys roles, as its hard to play 10 guys and have it all gel.
Dana called in: said she has been having battles on the Hoops website, and said she cant belive how people want to sack coaches and players after a few games, Bell said he agreed as it's a long season, and the same people will jump on again if they win a few games, Dana said that with Gaze coaching 22 seasons winning twice, with Smyth having 3 wins in around 10 years. She asked Bell how much influence Smyth had with recruiting players, given the clubs situation at the time, mentioning missing out on Dusty and Ingles, Bell said with the situation players could only be offered 1 year contracts, and with a case like Dusty, he was offered 2 year contracts with more money, with Ingles, said he was offered what they thought was the maximum contract, which they got wrong, said the coach selects the players, and negotiations with management, he also was offered a spot in the 13, other clubs offering him a spot in the 10. Bell said Ingles didn't go to the team that offered the most money, the Dragons had advantages, with Price coaching, and knowing Holmes and Ninnis. Asked who the recruiting is down to, said the coach selects the players they want, and the Management of the club negotiate the deal with the player and agent, coaches talk about on court things,. Dana asked about the criticism of Phil with young players, Bell said Phil is good working with veterans such as Mahers, Brooks, Mee, back in 98, then when the cap went down that hurt them, but they didn't do a great job of getting young players in, Bell said 1 thing Smyth has done a good job in supporting the academy, and Smyth has accepted the fact that he needs to look more into the players playing in college, such as what goorjian does recruiting guys like Barlow back from college not on big money, said its been difficult to recruit for the 36ers due to the clubs transitional ownership, and other clubs can offer more money and security for the individual player, and the players do have to look after themselves and you cant blame them, said the situation of the club hampered the recruiting, with new ownership coming in next year they need to resign key players and recruit well. Spoke about dusty, having just played 1 game, said that once Bradtke comes back he should have a very good year and fit in well. Dana said she also had Cattalini in her team, Bell said he thinks he is a good tip for MVP, Dana said she has been barracking for Cat since he came into the league. Said that Hemmerling and Smyth wont be able to recruit for this year, and he said once the 36ers get all there players fit, he said they could possibly win the title, and should still make the 8, said he doesn't think people should get on there backs too much at this stage. Dana said she cant believe how much people criticise the teams they are supporting. Spoke about how supporters live there lives through there teams, said its been a tough start and it's a long road ahead and teams fortunes can change quickly, and you never know what is going to happen.
Flynn and Bell spoke about the 36ers, said as a 6ers fan you do want to see a long term view, as you look at the team this year, many players wont be there, they want to see a young guy who you know is going to be a key player in the next 5 years or so, like a Brad Hill, said guys like Maher who stay at clubs for 10 years or so, is rare, but the 5 or 6 year players are very important. Mentioned the crows trying to recruit for a championship with Carey and have since gone down the path of recruiting good young players for the future.
James Harvey Interview: he had a double shoulder re construction, really looking forward to getting back on court, 10 months rehab, said it was the toughest experience he has been through, said the rehab was very tough, said it was almost like starting over again with your arms, said he is feeling great now and cant wait to get back into it. Said he has struggled with his shoulders for the last 3 seasons, once he gets his shoulders strength back he should be able to get back to what he was before. Said it was strange not playing for 2 weeks, said for his body it was fantastic, said the group is coming along well, and Ya Ya will be a fantastic recruit, said that they are not wooden spoon favourites and he guaranteed they will be there abouts come finals time, have a deep team, and along as they stay fit they will be there abouts. Said Dann, Reed and Rush are keys to there team, said they are not a big team all around 6'5 and up, so need to run the floor well, and said those 3 guys need to have great seasons and it's a toss up as to who starts, said Castle has settled in well, as assistant coach, said it's a new fresh team this year and everyone is excited, Asked if he watched the World Champs, as in that team there were no mid age group players like Harvey and Nielsen, Harvey said he watched it closely and wants to get back into it, and thinks if he has a injury free year he can put his hands up for it again, and wants to be apart of the Olympics. Asked about Cattalini, said he looks great very sharp, and he is also coming against his old coach Black, and Stewart, and said they match up well with Cairns, beat them last year when he was on court. Asked about Justin Brown, import point guard, said on the golf day, he strained his medial ligament on his knee and is out for a few weeks, said he is a good experienced point guard, good leader, shoots well and will provide the team with some good experience.
Bell and Flynn spoke about Harvey, said it will be interesting to see how he comes back, mentioned his break out year and Perth.
Glen Saville Interview: Asked if they have been unlucky in the first 2 days, he said probably as both have been close, and been in the situation to win and let it slip, said its disappointing but it's a long season. Said there is still the same support for the team as the past, said they have a new marketing group involved to get as many possible to Hawks games, said the crowd vs 36ers was there best for a season opener. Said it will be a different game in Adelaide, said they will reviewing the previous game and making changes, said the key things to beat Adelaide is limiting Maher and Farleys scoring opportunities, said Horvath is a tough guy to guard inside, said its tough to stop them with Horvath inside, and the good guards on the outside, said its likely to see the Campbell Maher match up again. Asked about his own form, said he had knee surgary in February, which kept him out for 6 months to get his knees right, said in the pre season games he came good at the right time, said he is looking forward having a good game. Asked if he wished he was at the World Champs, he said without a doubt, said he wanted to be in the Commonwealth games, which was hard and also missing the World Champs was hard for him top watch, said he thought the team did well. Bell said he thought Saville and Mackinnon as a good 1-2 punch, Saville said Mackinnon played really well out of position, and also missing guys like Nielsen, Andersen and Anstey really hurt the team more so, said they would of made a huge difference to a team. Asked about playing for Wollongong for a long time, said its his home now, been there 13 years, he has been married in Wollongong now, and wants to see out his career for the Hawks. Asked how long he wants to play, said he is now 30, hasn't really thought about it much, missing more games last year, said his body is taking more time to recover, said he is still going fairly well, said if he could play to 35 or 36 that would be great. Asked about playing for the same coach for a long time, said Joyce is the kind of guy who calls a spade a spade, and over the years they have had there little arguments, but he doesn't hold a grudge, just likes to have it all out in the open, which makes life easier. Asked about Joyces son playing on the team, said Brendan is very excited about, Saville said he has improved heaps as a player, said its probably difficult to have his son there and treat him like any other player.
Bell and Flynn spoke about Saville said its amazing that he has played 13 years already, Bell said he can have a good game without scoring a lot, as he is a good defender and great rebounder and they spoke about the potential boomers team with Harvey, Saville, Anstey, Andersen and Nielsen back in.
Chris Lucas Interview: Said he is looking forward to the season, and the girls have had enough of the pre season and looking forward to play, said with the opals doing so well, it will raise the profile of womens basketball, asked about his involvement in national teams he is involved in the Saphires and went to the Olympics in 2004, said he is happy with the players fitness, said they have all worked very hard, asked about changes with the new ownership, he said not much from his point of view, said the support has been terrific, he has just tried to focus on preparing the team, asked about the new look team, said they had 6 changes, lost 4 of there starting 5, Screen, Summerton, Willey and Cherrie Smith, said with the new changes it will take a while to gel, and they need to be patient and keep working hard, asked about signing Kristen Rasmussen , said it came out of the blue, said he was working hard to find the right player, as Summerton is also a great defender, been looking since February, Vince Marino rang him, said he had found him a player, and Kristen was in Australia, so Vince flew her into Adelaide to discuss playing for Adelaide, said the reality is Sam is going to have to play the 5 spot, and Kristen Rasmussen should be a good fit, said that the world champs win, Aussies are already seen as low maintenance good players, and more and more players will be sought after more over seas, asked if it was touching to see players like Summerton and Screen in the opals, he said it was some of the best basketball he had seen Summerton play, and said he thinks its wonderful to see them take these opportunities seeing what they go through to play, and he said you cant blame the players for looking overseas as they are able to demand good money and clubs in Europe are willing to pay it. Asked about juggling his business, he said he is able to manage it well and just gets on with it and does what needs to be done, and said its about the players, said most people don't know what the players go through to be able to player. Asked about young players, mentioned Duke and Bridgit Bowley as players who have done well, and he is happy with the team he has put together, they are playing at the Dome this season, said the players haven't complained after loving playing at Wayville last season, Vince Marino is keen to get young girls back into the game.
Boty Nagy Interview: Coached the Under 14 girls at the recent championships, said they came 4tha and Sturt came 5th, said it was a little disappointing, but said it was a fair effort considering the top 3 were the teams that beat the Forestville team, said he didn't abuse the refs he did speak to them saying they lacked courage after the game, said the the Willitan team that beat them were very gracious towards there team, said when they went to the car park the Eastern suns, applauded them all the way to the bus, which he said was a moving experience, asked about the young talent on display at the championships, said he expected the Victorian teams to be a little better, were good but no invincible, said he believed the SA teams were a good bench mark, said Townsville was good had a big player, 6'1 and quite athletic, said Willitan were impressive, had 2 good guards, and one was very quick and made lots of tough shots, the Sydney team which beat them for the Bronze, was good, said the week was launched by the Opals winning gold, said around Australia womens basketball is going well. Asked about the Advertiser, said he thinks Zac Milbank did well filling in for him, said Dragons camp has someun happiness, and how good is Ingles going, said losing Newley, and Ingles was disappointing, and hopes the new administration will get the next young champion, said he watched video of the 36ers games whilst he was away, mentioned Maher slipping and Smyth not calling a time out, he said everyone is brilliant in hindsight, asked for his tips, said Bullets should beat Melbourne, Bell mentioned Bradtke is back training, Wildcats v Crocs, said it's a interesting game, as perth is a big physical team and Townsville is a quick team, so will be interesting, said it's a long trip to Townsville, they tipped Cairns V West Sydney, Bell tipped New Zealand v Kings, said they have to good exciting imports, 36ers v hawks, Boty said he would be disappointed if the 36ers didn't bounce back and play well, Wollongong v tigers, said if the hawks lose they start 0-3, but hard to go past the tigers, thinks they have improved adding Crosswell and Dench.
