NBL 23/24/25 Season Thread

[moistie]

Jeez, Sobey has killed any Phoenix momentum down the stretch playing hero ball after they got back into the game.

It could be forgiven if he could hit a shot, but a black hole that doesn't impact the scoreboard is a team killer.

 

[BobbyMorri]

Brisbane has 9 points after 13 mins of action...

I still have them to win this, knowing the JJ's this year. We will also have a stinky period or 2

 

[Gak Attack]

As long as Brisbane are within 20 at the half they'll get it done given how horrendous Jackie's are in second halves.

 

[nobbyiscool]

What a grossly frustrating team to support the JJs have become.

I know we had a charmed first 2 seasons, but I feel like it's a very high price we're paying for it now.

 

[Royces Hart]

This is a deadset cripple fight.

 

[BobbyMorri]

What a grossly frustrating team to support the JJs have become.

I know we had a charmed first 2 seasons, but I feel like it's a very high price we're paying for it now.

3 seasons.

This match though......What is with the JJ's and inbounding, both offence and defense

 

[ManOfClay]

Before Friday's game, who would've been ahead of Cooks in the MVP race?

DJ had certainly started the season well individually

Since I made this call, DJ has tanked

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NZ closing out well here

 

[ManOfClay]

Rob Edwards, what are you doing?

 

[eddiesmith]

Kyle Adnam definitely spends a lot of time on the ground…

Anyway, if Goorj was coaching United then you’d have to back the Taipans from here!!!

 

[ManOfClay]

Brutal couple of days for the snakes.

Give up a 19 point lead Friday night, go down by 40 Sunday.

 

[ManOfClay]

Thoughts?

Biased but Trezz is probably fair. Yes he’s doing as expected of a player of his calibre and pedigree but without him the Sixers are probably down with Brisbane and SEM. Not sure Davis would’ve been a needle mover too much without that big inside help, especially with Martin essentially a non factor so far.

PJC is a legit gun

 

[Blue Red and Gold]

Watching NBA yesterday and NBL (especially on the day I posted that) are so wildly different. NBL just does not stop the music, it's constant, and sometimes multiple minutes of a song. Is the league that void of atmosphere they need to artificially create it (I dont think so but I can't think of another reason they'd do this)

Maybe I just watched a 'bad' game for it! Hope so anyway as it's annoying AF

I wanted to go tonight but mates bailed. Think we'll crush Cairns tbh, hope so anyway

Admittedly I have only ever gone to a 36ers game but I have always been impressed with the atmosphere at their games. Great for kids

 

[ManOfClay]

Admittedly I have only ever gone to a 36ers game but I have always been impressed with the atmosphere at their games. Great for kids

Having now been to my first game at the AEC I agree wholeheartedly.

Long time before I take my kid, but when they are old enough I think they’d love it.

 

[nobbyiscool]

Admittedly I have only ever gone to a 36ers game but I have always been impressed with the atmosphere at their games. Great for kids

I've been to games in Melbourne, Cairns and Launceston, and the basketball is an outstanding atmosphere for families. As a sports purist, and as someone with some mild sensory issues, the constant noise gets to me... but I have to understand that the music and the guy leading Hungry Jacks chants isn't there for me. I bought some Loop earplugs like an old man at a rock concert and it's fine.

And basketball has had that element of sensory overload to it long before I started going to games, so who am I to complain? I get more annoyed when sports try to introduce that shit where it's not needed, and they do it overnight in spite of a lot of their regulars, like has happened with BBL cricket.

 

[The_Game_1981]

I've been going to Basketball matches since the late 80's and music has always featured prominently. Nowadays I find myself wishing it wasn't as modern music is crap. Regardless of that the atmosphere at basketball is phenomenal when the fans are passionate about the game. Whether it was 4,500 rabid fans at Challenge or 10 - 13,000 rabid fans at RAC there is nothing like a basketball match. I've also been to a couple of matches in Brisbane their crowds are good if a little subdued.

 

[burge13]

The music existing isn't the issue, it's always happened and the NBA does. It's how overboard it's gone and leaving the music on for multiple verses/choruses is ridiculous

Time outs, DEFENCE chant, breaks etc blast the music. Get the crowd into when they fall asleep (isn't often!) but to go basically 40 mins straight gameplay with music blaring is OTT imo

Some games are better than others for it. I think the initial time I posted was easily the worst I'd seen that season, that was particularly bad

 

[toenail11]

Havent read the thread its probably been mentioned but my god Goorj is such a ****ing headcase with his rotations.
Cam Oliver is one of the very best of the league and an excitement machine but struggles for minutes. Probably lost the past two games by not playing him down the stretch.

 

[ManOfClay]

Havent read the thread its probably been mentioned but my god Goorj is such a ****ing headcase with his rotations.
Cam Oliver is one of the very best of the league and an excitement machine but struggles for minutes. Probably lost the past two games by not playing him down the stretch.

And leupepe DNP too. Thought he was a solid part of their side

 

[PJays]

They tried to play small ball

It was fun and chess games early. Toohey scored a couple on Loe but likewise Loe got a couple inside

 

[nobbyiscool]

These Launceston City throwback strips are putrid in the absolute best way.

 

[ManOfClay]

These Launceston City throwback strips are putrid in the absolute best way.

Yep. So bad but endearing.


Sobey stiff there but he’s still a peanut

 

[ManOfClay]

Holy **** this is a bad game

 

[nobbyiscool]

Holy **** this is a bad game

The Jackies are a real tough watch this season, the goal appears to be making their games as brutally ugly as possible.

 

[toenail11]

Yeah Tassie has been horrid to watch. To be honest the quality overall of the league hasnt been great as of yet this year. Nearly every game I watch the commentators seem to be saying "look its been a ugly quarter hasnt it" etc.

Last nights game was fun though and hawks v cats tonight is promising

 

[ManOfClay]

at least it’s close I guess