Bullets For Sale :(

[gangsta boo]

If there is enough ball to go around

[curious]

Certainly spoke to someone today who was suggesting that things seem to be going along OK.

:lol: How predictable.
Yes I knew you would bite. How predictable.
Did Betty tell you?

Looks like it. ;)
From Fox sports.

"Brisbane is believed to be in talks with a potential white knight but no details known"

Shame you couldn't troll. :oops: Crawl back under you rock.

I don't hear you rallying the fans to keep the club going here like other loyal fans have been doing in the past.

Just another sniping troll and a bandwaggoner.

[fahootie]

Certainly spoke to someone today who was suggesting that things seem to be going along OK.

:lol: How predictable.
Yes I knew you would bite. How predictable.
Did Betty tell you?

Looks like it. ;)
From Fox sports.

"Brisbane is believed to be in talks with a potential white knight but no details known"

Shame you couldn't troll. :oops: Crawl back under you rock.

I don't hear you rallying the fans to keep the club going here like other loyal fans have been doing in the past.

Just another sniping troll and a bandwaggoner.

:lol:

[isaac]

You clowns are all saying more or less the same thing now, but still fighting about it. Bizarre.

[curious]

One of us actually posts info thats the difference.
Of course if it is wrong or not quite correct the resident Boards Troll comes out.

[fraggs]

Guys, if someone has a go at you and they seem to have no clue what they're talking about then just laugh it off. The idea of being personally affronted by what some goose on a message board says about you is crazy and hardly worth all this effort.

[isaac]

Especially when it's all second- or third-hand info, potentially a few days delayed, about how an owner may or may not be having real success negotiating with a possible buyer.

[lawsy82]

Deal just about done. New owners(group of 3) should be announced this week. No prior experience in owing a sporting team, but wealthy men.

[WebMonkey]

Hope it's true and we can keep at least a few players.

[isaac]

Unfortunately, I reckon you'll have Hill and Williamson and potentially not much more.

[lawsy82]

I spoke to williamson and gibson at one of the spartan games last week, and Adam Gibson said he will definately return to the bullets, Brad isnt sure though

[Cracker]

Wasn't Brad out the door before all this happened anyway?

[havrilla the gorilla]

I spoke to williamson and gibson at one of the spartan games last week, and Adam Gibson said he will definately return to the bullets, Brad isnt sure though

Must be true if the players opened their hearts up to some fan at a Spartans game...

Maybe you can actually come up with some confirmation instead of big noting yourself, because I heard something completely different from a far more reliable source than you.

[havrilla the gorilla]

Unfortunately, I reckon you'll have Hill and Williamson and potentially not much more.


No I disagree....it is all for one and one for all in relation to a deadline for players to go elsewhere. Bradshaw was always unlikely and Brown was pretty much not wanted. That leaves a possible 8. It seems CJ and Dusty have looked after themselves, and Ebi has always harboured a desire to go back to the States in any case and may have left. If he goes to another NBL club it will be a money issue.(Understandably)

I think if good news comes before Friday, the following will be back:
MACKINNON
HILL
WILLIAMSON
BOUCHER
and maybe a fifth.

Half of the possible side is some nucleas to build on. Add two decent imports to a healthy Mackinnon and you have a competitive side at least. Far better than what we were looking like being left with a couple of weeks ago.

[SaNMaN]

I think Gibson would have to be the priority signing as he will be the future of the club and most likely the franchise player in the next couple of seasons. If, as people are saying, about 5-6 players from last season stick around and Joey too then I think we can do alright. I'll definately renew my season ticket if we have a team that will compete and put in 100% every night even if being belted by 40+ points. Hell I'll go one better and say I'll renew my ticket if we just have a team :D

[lawsy82]

I spoke to williamson and gibson at one of the spartan games last week, and Adam Gibson said he will definately return to the bullets, Brad isnt sure though

Must be true if the players opened their hearts up to some fan at a Spartans game...

Maybe you can actually come up with some confirmation instead of big noting yourself, because I heard something completely different from a far more reliable source than you.

Well dickhead,the source must be better than the player itself huh?? I dont know confirmation, i just know what the players said to me....

[Judge_Dredd]

I spoke to williamson and gibson at one of the spartan games last week, and Adam Gibson said he will definately return to the bullets, Brad isnt sure though

Must be true if the players opened their hearts up to some fan at a Spartans game...

Maybe you can actually come up with some confirmation instead of big noting yourself, because I heard something completely different from a far more reliable source than you.

Well dickhead,the source must be better than the player itself huh?? I dont know confirmation, i just know what the players said to me....

Lawsy, next time get them to put it in writing, and have it notarised. :lol:

[Stumps]

If he did that, havrilla would just have a go at him for using big words like "notarised". And "writing". And "put".

[Da Houndawg #55]

I'm pretty sure that Havrilla thinks he knows the meaning of the word "put", he seems to have been claiming that you've been pulling your "put" for quite a number of threads now...

[havrilla the gorilla]

If he did that, havrilla would just have a go at him for using big words like "notarised". And "writing". And "put".


No, they are words you have never used in your posts. You wish you did to connect with all of these lowly people who surround you. Your "aiming" to low.

And for the record moron, at least I don't try to dazzle people with my vocab for purposes other to convey meaning. I also think people are sick of seeing Rillie's face on your stupid avatar. O RLY..come up with something that doesn't make you look a bigger dickhead than you already are...

[havrilla the gorilla]

Well dickhead,the source must be better than the player itself huh?? I dont know confirmation, i just know what the players said to me....

And what the players say to a fuckwit like you are totally different to what they say to their managers. If you are naive enough to think you are in the know good for you. It will be confirmed that you are not sooner rather than later.

[Stumps]

No, they are words you have never used in your posts. You wish you did to connect with all of these lowly people who surround you. Your "aiming" to low.
If anybody can make any sense of that, I welcome translations.

And for the record moron, at least I don't try to dazzle people with my vocab for purposes other to convey meaning.
I should certainly hope you don't try to dazzle people with your vocabulary, because that would be like Seamus McPeake trying to dazzle people with his foot-speed. I too don't try to dazzle people -- it just seems you assume that I do because your own pitiful vocabulary causes you to be inadvertently dazzled when you read my posts (or, for that matter, anything more complicated than a Little Golden Book).

I also think people are sick of seeing Rillie's face on your stupid avatar. O RLY..come up with something that doesn't make you look a bigger dickhead than you already are...
Getting so wound up, petty and embarrassed that you're desperately forced to attack somebody's inoffensive avatar? Wow, I had no idea my insults were that cutting. What's your next target, the relatively low number of letters in my username?

[havrilla the gorilla]

[I should certainly hope you don't try to dazzle people with your vocabulary, because that would be like Seamus McPeake trying to dazzle people with his foot-speed. I too don't try to dazzle people -- it just seems you assume that I do because your own pitiful vocabulary causes you to be inadvertently dazzled when you read my posts (or, for that matter, anything more complicated than a Little Golden Book).?

The broken record remark went right over the top didn't it....would you actually like to produce evidence that my vocabulary is pitiful. I have produced plenty of evidence of you being an arrogant condescending dickhead and a complete waste of space. The only thing that could be compared to a Little Golden Book is your maturity level...

Wow, I had no idea my insults were that cutting. What's your next target, the relatively low number of letters in my username?

Like Franny getting under your skin, that was your cool, calm and collected self for all to see wasn't it? And the fact you claim to be so far above me, yet you can't wait to engage in another pathetic comeback post designed to take the piss out of me with...wait for it(yawn) insulting my poor vocab.....ouch I'm so cut!! :lol:


And who insinuated(my vocab is improving by the minute) that your avatar was offensive? Yet you defend it as inoffensive. You really do live in alternate reality unable to interpet basic English. I will use bigger words just for you next time. Offensive...no. Stupid, pathetic and reflective of your bad sense of humour and lack of personality...yes

It sums you up rly... :wink:

[Silencer83]

No, they are words you have never used in your posts. You wish you did to connect with all of these lowly people who surround you. Your "aiming" to low.
If anybody can make any sense of that, I welcome translations.


Translation: I have no idea of your occupation and therefore do not realise that you probably use those words on a regular basis. I have never actually read through the entirety of one of your posts once I have found a point to pick on. I think that anyone who agrees with you must be a sycophant and have no mind of their own but anyone who agrees with me on any point is automatically a higher class of people. You should aspire to be as witty and knowledgeable as me.

That a good enough translation :)

[havrilla the gorilla]

No, they are words you have never used in your posts. You wish you did to connect with all of these lowly people who surround you. Your "aiming" to low.
If anybody can make any sense of that, I welcome translations.


Translation: I have no idea of your occupation and therefore do not realise that you probably use those words on a regular basis. I have never actually read through the entirety of one of your posts once I have found a point to pick on. I think that anyone who agrees with you must be a sycophant and have no mind of their own but anyone who agrees with me on any point is automatically a higher class of people. You should aspire to be as witty and knowledgeable as me.

That a good enough translation :)

Yep - that sounds like Stumps to a tee, because I know he is a bad Lawyer working in IT who posts utter crap you can pick on from start to finish. Anybody is in a higher class who agrees with Stumps and responds to his "call to arms" when he mentions others who are not in the cool group like Franny. Well said.

[Stumps]

would you actually like to produce evidence that my vocabulary is pitiful.
You continually do it for me!

I have produced plenty of evidence of you being an arrogant condescending dickhead and a complete waste of space.
I didn't realise we were disputing whether I'm an "arrogant condescending dickhead" -- have I ever denied it? I'd be interested to know where you've proven I'm a "complete waste of space" (or proven anything at all in your life for that matter).

Like Franny getting under your skin, that was your cool, calm and collected self for all to see wasn't it?
When was I ever not cool, calm and collected? You must be mistakenly thinking that because you go off your head when somebody has a go at you, that everybody else is equally lacking in self-control and self-esteem.

Whenever franny posts, I just shake my head and laugh at him. The only thing he's done that has actually bothered me is inciting his mate to pour a beer over my mate, and then showing his lack of class by gloating about it afterwards. No wonder he's felt that he had to change his username after that, in a lame attempt to run away from his disgraced identity.

And who insinuated(my vocab is improving by the minute) that your avatar was offensive? Yet you defend it as inoffensive.
No, I ridicule you for feeling so impotent that you desperately resort to attacking an inoffensive avatar (obviously your ignorance extends to the internet meme to which it refers) in a sad attempt to achieve some kind of victory, even if it's an utterly meaningless one in your own mind.

[havrilla the gorilla]

God you are really in decline with your responses. You have totally lost the plot.

I didn't realise we were disputing whether I'm an "arrogant condescending dickhead" -- have I ever denied it?

Enough said.

PS - Don't know that Franny guy and don't really care about the history. I know about the alleged incident and do not condone it, making you almost as bad for linking and comparing me with someone who behaves that way it public. I hope an apology or offer to pay for damages was put forward. Despite my dislike of you I wouldn't stoop that low.

[Silencer83]

[quote="havrilla the gorilla":23feyb2s]No, they are words you have never used in your posts. You wish you did to connect with all of these lowly people who surround you. Your "aiming" to low.
If anybody can make any sense of that, I welcome translations.


Translation: I have no idea of your occupation and therefore do not realise that you probably use those words on a regular basis. I have never actually read through the entirety of one of your posts once I have found a point to pick on. I think that anyone who agrees with you must be a sycophant and have no mind of their own but anyone who agrees with me on any point is automatically a higher class of people. You should aspire to be as witty and knowledgeable as me.

That a good enough translation :)

Yep - that sounds like Stumps to a tee, because I know he is a bad Lawyer working in IT who posts utter crap you can pick on from start to finish. Anybody is in a higher class who agrees with Stumps and responds to his "call to arms" when he mentions others who are not in the cool group like Franny. Well said.[/quote:23feyb2s]

:roll: I'm guessing you count me among Stumps' number then

[Stumps]

You're obviously another filthy Stumps worshipper, Silencer83, because you're not wholeheartedly agreeing with every irrelevant and illogical attack that havrilla is putting forward. It's only my tremendous and nefarious mind control over every person on this message board that is stopping havrilla from being elected President for Life of the known universe.

[An5w3r]

You're obviously another filthy Stumps worshipper, Silencer83, because you're not wholeheartedly agreeing with every irrelevant and illogical attack that havrilla is putting forward. It's only my tremendous and nefarious mind control over every person on this message board that is stopping havrilla from being elected President for Life of the known universe.

FWIW I voted for Xenu...

Back on topic.. :shock:

I hope the bullets keep enough guys (including their coach) to remain a force in the comp..

[Silencer83]

Well it has gotten to Wednesday and still no word on the white knight scenario... does this mean that there may be several signing announcements early next week?

CJ - -> Wildcats
Sammy Mack --> Tigers
Ebi --> Wildcats (for more info see the Wildcats off season thread) or Tigers or ...
Boucher --> Wildcats (See note above)
Rychart --> South or Melbourne

[havrilla the gorilla]

Well it has gotten to Wednesday and still no word on the white knight scenario... does this mean that there may be several signing announcements early next week?

CJ - -> Wildcats
Sammy Mack --> Tigers
Ebi --> Wildcats (for more info see the Wildcats off season thread) or Tigers or ...
Boucher --> Wildcats (See note above)
Rychart --> South or Melbourne


I think Ebi, Dusty and CJ were always going to go with the fall of the Groves regime. To my understanding there will be a reduced model for next season to run a tighter ship.

I think Sam is holding out as long as he can for personal reasons, so he is one definately wating for the deadline. I would be really surprised if Boucher went back to Perth, because it is further to NZ which is why he left. He couldn't have more than a couple of years left in the league, but I guess if you want a job you go where the action is.

I hope there is some base left for next season too.

[Lethal Vertical]

Well it has gotten to Wednesday and still no word on the white knight scenario... does this mean that there may be several signing announcements early next week?

CJ - -> Tigers
Sammy Mack --> Tigers
Ebi --> Wildcats (for more info see the Wildcats off season thread) or Tigers or ...
Boucher --> Melbourne (See note above)
Rychart --> South or Melbourne

Yep, they're all going to the Tigers, every single one of them.

Except Boucher, he'll get sacked, Muursepp style. Despite not being an import...

[Lethal Vertical]

there will be a reduced model for next season to run a tighter ship.

I think Sam is holding out as long as he can for personal reasons, so he is one definately wating for the deadline.

It's OK, he's going to the TIGERS

[havrilla the gorilla]

[quote="havrilla the gorilla":2nyiyi89] there will be a reduced model for next season to run a tighter ship.

I think Sam is holding out as long as he can for personal reasons, so he is one definately wating for the deadline.

It's OK, he's going to the TIGERS[/quote:2nyiyi89]

When did the point cap crack three figures?

[Cram]

According to the points cap figures Curious suggested in the points cap thread, with the 7 players the Tigers have locked up, they have 30 free points to sign 3 more players - so 2 imports and a 10 pointer.

While I have no doubt to get Sam we would be in breach of the salary cap, the points cap ACTUALLY looks clear.

[havrilla the gorilla]

According to the points cap figures Curious suggested in the points cap thread, with the 7 players the Tigers have locked up, they have 30 free points to sign 3 more players - so 2 imports and a 10 pointer.

While I have no doubt to get Sam we would be in breach of the salary cap, the points cap ACTUALLY looks clear.

I was being a little sarcastic, and responding more to the claims by old mate that "they're all going to the Tigers" ie- Ere and co.

If you can re-calculate on his post before last I would be interested to see that! :)

[curious]

From the GCB.
"The Brisbane skipper's first inquiry to a rival club was to the Blaze by one of the Brisbane skipper's representatives.
It is understood the superstar is instead close to putting pen to paper with the Melbourne Tigers."

[havrilla the gorilla]

From the GCB.
"The Brisbane skipper's first inquiry to a rival club was to the Blaze by one of the Brisbane skipper's representatives.
It is understood the superstar is instead close to putting pen to paper with the Melbourne Tigers."


Wow Curious you have done it again....you are becoming like a parrot. Both of your scenarios were posted days ago.....oh but it isn't set in stone until it comes from you is it? :? :roll:

Do you actually have anything new to contribute or thoughts of your own?

[isaac]

Relax, he was giving you a quote from a news source. You can fire up if he trolls things he knows without revealing details or gets in petty arguments, but providing info/confirmation from an established source isn't exactly criminal.

Play nice, both of you!

[lawsy82]

Well these are my clues with out naming names who the new owners of the bullets will be

good things come in 3
My big fat greek wedding
Mmm i love a coffee in the morning

Should be finalised by next week

[Silencer83]

lawsy82, have the players been advised?

[havrilla the gorilla]

Well these are my clues with out naming names who the new owners of the bullets will be

good things come in 3
My big fat greek wedding
Mmm i love a coffee in the morning

Should be finalised by next week

Any clues about player retention with that cock tease of a post :?:

[lawsy82]

Im not sure if players have been advised, and i know nothing about player retention. All i know is Gibbo is keen to return, but that mean nothing according to Havrilla beacuse according to him players just tell you bullshit!!

[fan since the old snakepit]

Well these are my clues with out naming names who the new owners of the bullets will be

good things come in 3
My big fat greek wedding
Mmm i love a coffee in the morning

Should be finalised by next week


Way too easy lawsy. Actual photos of the new Bullets owners tracked down from lawsy82's info.

http://www.smh.com.au/ffxImage/urlpicture_id_1074965476352_2004/01/26/rhs_rolfharris,0.jpg



http://operachic.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/callas_dinner_1.jpg

http://www.shopatmoxie.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/naivepasserby500.jpg

[An5w3r]

Well these are my clues with out naming names who the new owners of the bullets will be

good things come in 3
My big fat greek wedding
Mmm i love a coffee in the morning

Should be finalised by next week

My guess is a certain South Dragons fan, with 2 mates, who also own a Starbucks together...

[WebMonkey]

So is it the greek guys that own coffee club?

[isaac]

Im not sure if players have been advised, and i know nothing about player retention. All i know is Gibbo is keen to return, but that mean nothing according to Havrilla beacuse according to him players just tell you bullshit!!

I think you have unfairly copped it from Havrilla but, to be fair, players will often tell people different things. One thing if they are close to them, and another if they're talking to a general fan (e.g., often, what they will want to hear).

[WebMonkey]

This article ain't good...

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/ba ... 54534.html (http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/basketball/bullets-look-shot-as-cj-eyes-an-exit/2008/04/10/1207420554534.html)

[havrilla the gorilla]

This article ain't good...

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/ba ... 54534.html (http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/basketball/bullets-look-shot-as-cj-eyes-an-exit/2008/04/10/1207420554534.html)

Good post and nice pickup with the article. While it isn't great, it can't come as a surprise to anyone who has been following this. The fact that CJ hasn't already left speaks volumes, and despite best intentions of the club to retain players, the deal can't be finalised by weeks end meaning players will have to resort to their "plan B". Unless an announcement is somehow fast tracked or the players are happy to commit to the club on a promise, you can't blame them for looking after themselves. It is their employment after all.

At least the club has a pulse so to speak, a while back it looked like the Bullets would no longer exist. As disapointing as it is losing the big guns from the roster like Sam and CJ, it would be even worse and unimaginable to lose the club as well. Like the six million dollar man we can rebuild it!

[scooterrich]

There is an article in the Courier Mail this morning (can't find online) naming Logan based businessman David Kemp as the "saviour" of the Bullets. Article states he is the backer of the Logan Thunder WNBL franchise coming soon. He is boss of BDS (a shopfitting company) who I have never heard of but that means little.

Sounds promising but not yet finalised, it seems. Eddy may be umming and aahing about it? He has had their bid since Monday and is working some things out.

Further mentions Sam MacKinnon having to consider his options, and Joey Wright as well, who is on holiday in Fiji and will make up his mind on return.

At least it is some positive news on this front (CM has been very silent about it), but who can tell...

This is all in the article. I have no inside goss whatsoever.

[fahootie]

Fiji? Is that also called Bali?

[lawsy82]

This article ain't good...

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/ba ... 54534.html (http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/basketball/bullets-look-shot-as-cj-eyes-an-exit/2008/04/10/1207420554534.html)

Cj has been in talks for over 1mth now with clubs in russia. I told everyone this 4 weeks ago

[havrilla the gorilla]

Did you bump into CJ at Carina mate? What do you want if it rings true - applause?

:roll:

(mod note - several posts have been deleted - personal abuse - keep it civil please folks)

[scooterrich]

CM yesterday (not on-line again) says the new owner (David Kemp-led consortium) may be confirmed by Tuesday, after Eddy discussed terms of a sale with Kemp on Thursday night.
Article mentions Kemp's "financial clout", which sounds good. Apparently Sam Mac and players have been kept informed of developments which "may stop core" of the team from splitting up.
Also says NBL's ratification of bid will be a formality if negotiations proceed.

I guess this has to be it. No other potential owners will come out of the woodwork now, and the team will be gone very soon you would think?

I also read an unrelated article on the news.com.au site about Eddy being glad he is not rich any more. He is still CEO of ABC, so there may be some sponsorship opportunities for the Bullets still? I will post it separately.

[GordonG]

Was mentioned on Cairns radio this morning that the Bullets have definitely been sold, but I can't find a link to it anywhere.

[curious]

Here is the Fox Sports article.

http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,865 ... 69,00.html (http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,23537321-23769,00.html)

[fraggs]

Well it certainly be interesting to see how this plans out for the players. I think if the Bullets could somehow keep a hold of McKinnon and Bruton, combine that with Gibson, Hill, Boucher, Williamson then pick up a couple of imports (I would have serious doubts on Ere, not sure about Dusty as he has been completely out of the media) they'll have a highly competitive team. Assuming Joey would also be willing to stay on. That's pretty much the best you could ask for at this point.

[sixers33]

Boti Nagy said that the Bullets had been sold already :roll:

[havrilla the gorilla]

For me the two most important signings for various reasons were Gibson and Rychart. It looks like Gibbo will stay and it would be great if Sammy Mac and Bruton do the same, but good Aussie points are few and far between and with Dusty heading for Aussie citizenship he is a great bonus providing you could fit an additional import under the cap. I hope he stays providing we have a '5' of some description.

Brown and Bradshaw were probably gone in any case, Boucher is an important piece but is starting to need more ice than Stephen Black after games so you wonder how much more he has left in him. Williamson nice but not essential, Hill take it or leave it.

4 or 5 players being retained - particularly the big guns would be a sensational result.

[WebMonkey]

Good news I guess, but I'll reserve my elation until we get an official announcement and know who the coach will be.

I'll be pissed if Joey's gone to Perth as rumoured.
(not with him, but with the whole shambles of this situation)

[devils]

http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,865 ... 69,00.html (http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,23537321-23769,00.html)

This part is a bit of a worry from the above fox sports article...

The Bullets would continue playing out of the Brisbane Convention Centre at Southbank or move out to the Brisbane Entertainment Centre's Sports Complex with seating for almost 2,000 for the short term.

I know the convention centre has high costs, but a capacity at under 2000 is just too small. Plus how do the rules work exactly if bullets can play there and Dragons are not allowed to play January games in places like Geelong (capacity about 2500).

They might just have to look at double headers with the new WNBL Logan Thunder to keep costs down.

[curious]

AFAIK Geelong only holds about 2000.

[fraggs]

Press conference for the Bullets today, which I would expect to make the official announcement about the new owners. I hope it's soon enough to convince a portion of players to stay.

[WebMonkey]

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/ba ... 33920.html (http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/basketball/kerle-back-with-bullets/2008/04/16/1208025233920.html)

Good news that Kerlie is back.

[meg]

Awesome news for Bullets fans...it really helps that the new owner seems to be quite familiar with the game as well.

I thought this was interesting, though, only because it doesn't mention Joey Wright..

The Bullets are back but now face the battle to retain their key players. CJ Bruton and Sam Mackinnon look certain to stay but superstar forward Ebi Ere, who is playing in South America, may be lost to the club.

[Judge_Dredd]

Ole Ebi Ere? :?

[fraggs]

All-round good news in that article. Owners who are financially responsible, board members with community ties and a very very experienced bloke in charge of the club. For all that I lost respect for Kerle as a coach over the years, I feel confident that he'll be an excellent GM and would work well with any coach. I do hope that Joey comes back, I think he's proven himself as an NBL coach. We can live without Ebi, he needs to focus on making the best of what's left of his career, but I pray that we can retain McKinnon and CJ for at least next season so as to get the franchise back on track.

[Julian]

I thought this was interesting, though, only because it doesn't mention Joey Wright..
Kemp has stitched up the first piece of the puzzle in retaining the core of the Bullets' on-court assets by reaching a fresh contract agreement with coach Joey Wright.

[scooterrich]

Wow - that was quick. Good news! and good pick up Beljulian

[WHIPS]

All-round good news in that article. Owners who are financially responsible, board members with community ties and a very very experienced bloke in charge of the club. For all that I lost respect for Kerle as a coach over the years, I feel confident that he'll be an excellent GM and would work well with any coach. I do hope that Joey comes back, I think he's proven himself as an NBL coach. We can live without Ebi, he needs to focus on making the best of what's left of his career, but I pray that we can retain McKinnon and CJ for at least next season so as to get the franchise back on track.

Can I ask why Kerle would make a good GM? What has he been doing recently that would suggest he'll be a good appointment?

I don't wish to challenge your opinion, but since the news article was brief I'm hoping you may be able to enlighten me.

[Cram]

Good news for the Bullets. If they can convince at least a couple of Gibson, Mack, CJ, Bradshaw and Hill to stay they should be able to put together another competitive unit. I hope they all stay, but that maybe asking too much.

[boz_novocastrian]

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008 ... 218222.htm (http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/04/16/2218222.htm)

article pertaining to Kemp taking over

[boz_novocastrian]

kerle is good thing for the new ownership to bring into the team as gm, as many fans who would have supported the bullets in the 80s into 90s would remember and associate kerle with the team. Much like Heal to the kings, Gaze to the Tigers. Perfect marketing A+

[fraggs]

I like Kerle because he's been involved in basketball for a long time. He should know what goes on with regards running an NBL club because he's been there as a coach, and short of getting a GM from another club you're going to be hard pressed to find someone who has that kind of knowledge. He didn't just abandon basketball either when he stopped coaching at the top level so I'd guess he has a good grasp of what goes on locally in QLD and I think that's important. He's got business experience and the reality for him is that he's had to live in the real world for a while so it gives him good perspective. The last thing about him is that he genuinely cares about the club and basketball in general. That's easily the hardest thing to find in a GM and behind his years of experience it's probably Kerle's greatest asset.

[boz_novocastrian]

fraggs, would you say its a marketing coup with kerle and the bullets in much the same vain as when the blaze hired dave claxton as their gm last year

[WebMonkey]

Can I ask why Kerle would make a good GM? What has he been doing recently that would suggest he'll be a good appointment?

I don't wish to challenge your opinion, but since the news article was brief I'm hoping you may be able to enlighten me.

Kerle was one of the pioneers of marketing the NBL successfully in the late 80s and early 90s. He didn't just coach the Bullets back then, but is credited with doing a lot behind the scenes that led to the 12,000+ crowds at Boondall and developed a lot of good relationships with sponsors, corporates etc.

He brought guys like Derek Rucker and Andre Moore among many other good players to Australia too.

Lately I think he's being working with the government on a project that thanks coaches and officials for their contributions to sport.

Has an excellent understanding of the game, the sports marketplace and a wealth of contacts. Also people simply know and remember his name & success.

Great hire imho.

[boz_novocastrian]

i think its great getting these guys back into the game. what about the black pearl i think a similar sort of role would suit him as well

[Cram]

Totally agree. In a GM/marketing type role Cal would be perfect. He's likable, gets along well with the corporates and loves the game and the league. We need all these kinds of guys to be as involved as possible.

[hendrix]

Not so sure about this....
first the Kings appoint Rucker as marketing manager.... now the Bullets have Kerle as GM?????
A lot has changed since the glory days so I hope Kerle can adapt. I don't expect Sam to return and CJ remains a mystery. Ebi won't return and I've heard Bradshaw won't either. Could be a challenge selling a new look, (budget) team.

[WHIPS]

fraggs, would you say its a marketing coup with kerle and the bullets in much the same vain as when the blaze hired dave claxton as their gm last year

Dave Claxton put the consortium together in the first place. The guy was always going to take the role as head of Blaze. I wouldn't consider Claxton to be "marketing coup"..Heal yes, Claxton definately not.

[fahootie]

Not so sure about this....
first the Kings appoint Rucker as marketing manager.... now the Bullets have Kerle as GM?????
A lot has changed since the glory days so I hope Kerle can adapt. I don't expect Sam to return and CJ remains a mystery. Ebi won't return and I've heard Bradshaw won't either. Could be a challenge selling a new look, (budget) team.

Bradshaw is long gone....

[WHIPS]

Totally agree. In a GM/marketing type role Cal would be perfect. He's likable, gets along well with the corporates and loves the game and the league. We need all these kinds of guys to be as involved as possible.

The unfortunate thing is GM and marketing type are not one in the same..A guy in spiffy shoes and car salesman lingo won't draw many peripheral fans to a game. Basketball in this country has far more deep seated issues than a lack of marketing prowess.

[Mr bEn]

I absolutely loathe the signing of Kerle as GM, and think it is a step backward for the Bullets.

Many people seem to forget how well Kerle fared in his second stint with the Bullets. They were an absolute train wreck. Remember Shelden Quarles, Thaddeous Delaney along with all the other misfits? They were all hand-picked by Kerle. Not a great track record in coming back to the club. I shudder to think who'd he want to sign. He is also notorious for rubbing players the wrong way as well.

Mr Kemp either hasn't gotten over his Kerle circa-80s crush, or he is hoping for a cheap fix on the marketing front.

UUUUUUUUUUGH. :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :cry:

[Earnie Shavers]

Basketball in this country has far more deep seated issues than a lack of marketing prowess.

Maybe, but it makes up at least 50% of the NBL's immediate problems, and even then, rectifying the rest is useless if no-one knows about it.

[yuma]

IRemember Shelden Quarles, Thaddeous Delaney along with all the other misfits? They were all hand-picked by Kerle. Not a great track record in coming back to the club. I shudder to think who'd he want to sign. He is also notorious for rubbing players the wrong way as well.
Mr Ben, I wonder though with Joey back as head coach what involvement Brian would actually have on the recruitment front. I would think Joey would be the go to guy when trying to attract good imports to the team.

[Van_Ewen]

I absolutely loathe the signing of Kerle as GM, and think it is a step backward for the Bullets.

Many people seem to forget how well Kerle fared in his second stint with the Bullets. They were an absolute train wreck. Remember Shelden Quarles, Thaddeous Delaney along with all the other misfits? They were all hand-picked by Kerle. Not a great track record in coming back to the club. I shudder to think who'd he want to sign. He is also notorious for rubbing players the wrong way as well.

Mr Kemp either hasn't gotten over his Kerle circa-80s crush, or he is hoping for a cheap fix on the marketing front.

UUUUUUUUUUGH. :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :cry:

I wouldn't say a backward step. All JVG ever did was hand out blank cheques to players. He did absolutely nothing to promote the game in Brisbane. I think what he may lack in experience in a NBL GM role he'll make up with genuine passion for the club and basketball as a whole.

However yes I agree his concept of recruiting was way off. You forgot to name the import who without a doubt was the worst to come to the NBL, Khari Jaxon. He would have been lucky to get a gig in GBL.

On a less important note I really hope we can get cheergirls back and get rid of those turds SPLAT and that god awful Industrial one shit.

[havrilla the gorilla]

Sheldon was worse than Khari. who was worse than CJ Black who was worse than Price. As far as those imports go it was No Talent Time all the way. Each one had two frying pans for hands when it came to catching a Basketball. And the post up game - crap. And the jump shot - crap. And the rest. Ohhh..... :twisted:

Thanks for making me revisit those boys too....after years of trying to forget I still sometimes wake up screaming in the middle of the night. :o

Remeber the Aussies going around at the time too - how often did Matt Zauner get owned....and Mick Wheeler OMFG :lol:

[Spork]

kahari jaxson was bought out under orlic not kerle

yes. bring back the cheergirls and please please please don't move to boondal. way too far to drive and public transport is appaling

[havrilla the gorilla]

Fine we will play out of Auchenflower.....maybe even court 1. :wink:

[havrilla the gorilla]

[
On a less important note I really hope we can get cheergirls back and get rid of those turds SPLAT and that god awful Industrial one shit.

I so agree with you man....if I didn't want to go to every Bullets game and wasn't known to the Bullets staff I would have tackled that fu'ckin Splat and run his head into the ground about 50 times over.

The Industrie one dancers don't really float my boat either, but there is this one(I sit pretty close to the court) chick who stares at me every time without fail, with serious come fuck me eyes and this cute little smile. I can't really look too hard because I go to games with my girlfriend, but it certainly passes the time during time-outs. I would also like to add that it is one of the more legal looking ones. But then again I might just be a reference point for her to focus on while she does her routine.....I hear performers do that. :P

[Spork]

no. those dancers sucked. same routine each time out, every night. sure it's kind of impressive first time, but after 2 seasons and seeing them about 25 times. dull

and auchendome! works for me. even closer! :)

[scooterrich]

This from news.com.au, and I guess in the CM tomorrow.

http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/stor ... 89,00.html (http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,23548644-10389,00.html)

Says Joey Wright signed to a 5 (!) year deal.

[Young Gun]

I think Kerle should always have been given a Bullets front office job when he was sacked as coach of the Bullets. It seems to me that his strengths have always been in recruiting & promoting...and the wins he got were because of getting good players...not really from good coaching. Personally, I don't think that those imports were all THAT bad...I think Kerle probably tried to do the best he could with the money given to him at the time. We'll see what impact his third stint at the Bullets brings...

I second the motion of the cheergirls (preferably with big permed 80's hair, the Bundy Big Band...that one's serious, and Mushy)

[fraggs]

Email from Narelle indicating that coach and GM will be talking to players today. Hopefully we can lock down CJ, Gibson, Williamson, Hill and Boucher as a bare minimum. Dusty and Sam give the impression that they'll be tougher to keep but it would be a core group of 7 players that would go a long way to making the Bullets a strong outfit next season. Need to add an import and some local size to take up space in the middle but I'm sure between Kerle and Joey they'd be able to rustle up a few candidates.

[Nerf Herder]

I dunno... I bought some basketball gear from Kerle back in the day when he had his shop and I found him to be very courteous and good on the register... I don't see how that can't translate to being a good GM... :)

[fahootie]

The last 5 times I've coached against Kerlie, my team has won....so I'm glad he is the GM and not the coach :lol:

Is there any cheaper venues that would suffice rather than Boondall sports centre or the convention centre? Chandler? or the Netball centre at Mt Gravatt...does that have grandstand seating?

[kc4mvp]

"Kerle's Lazarus-like re-emergence comes eight years after the last of his 12 seasons as Bullets coach." the press release says.

Now that in my opinion is good.

Now bring back Bruce Palmer

[Katisha66]

Wow, just catching up on this latest Kerle news. Talk about a blast from the past!

[Young Gun]

Now bring back Bruce Palmer amen to that...the guy should be in the NBL in some capacity...Foxsports comes to mind if Casey has moved on

[Mr bEn]

Is there any cheaper venues that would suffice rather than Boondall sports centre or the convention centre? Chandler? or the Netball centre at Mt Gravatt...does that have grandstand seating?

None that are suitable for a national league. It's either the BCEC or the BEC.

Chandler were making a pitch to host the Bullets 2-3 years ago but will never get it becaue the seating sucks. Mt Gravatt is only suitable for state league games and nothing more.

[kc4mvp]

Now bring back Bruce Palmer amen to that...the guy should be in the NBL in some capacity...Foxsports comes to mind if Casey has moved on

Bruce was great the time I saw and heard him on Fox

[curious]

Is there any cheaper venues that would suffice rather than Boondall sports centre or the convention centre? Chandler? or the Netball centre at Mt Gravatt...does that have grandstand seating?

None that are suitable for a national league. It's either the BCEC or the BEC.

Chandler were making a pitch to host the Bullets 2-3 years ago but will never get it becaue the seating sucks. Mt Gravatt is only suitable for state league games and nothing more.
Air Con is a requirement for all NBL venues.

[Spork]

Is there any cheaper venues that would suffice rather than Boondall sports centre or the convention centre? Chandler? or the Netball centre at Mt Gravatt...does that have grandstand seating?

None that are suitable for a national league. It's either the BCEC or the BEC.

Chandler were making a pitch to host the Bullets 2-3 years ago but will never get it becaue the seating sucks. Mt Gravatt is only suitable for state league games and nothing more.
Air Con is a requirement for all NBL venues.

the game vs the breakers there at the end of the 2007 season sucked. seats were horribly uncomfortable and i was sweating just sitting there before the game. eeevil place.

[fahootie]

Air Con is a requirement for all NBL venues.

Great, they can play in my lounge room.

[Van_Ewen]

[quote="Van_Ewen":1aqeykuf][
On a less important note I really hope we can get cheergirls back and get rid of those turds SPLAT and that god awful Industrial one shit.

I so agree with you man....if I didn't want to go to every Bullets game and wasn't known to the Bullets staff I would have tackled that fu'ckin Splat and run his head into the ground about 50 times over.

The Industrie one dancers don't really float my boat either, but there is this one(I sit pretty close to the court) chick who stares at me every time without fail, with serious come fuck me eyes and this cute little smile. I can't really look too hard because I go to games with my girlfriend, but it certainly passes the time during time-outs. I would also like to add that it is one of the more legal looking ones. But then again I might just be a reference point for her to focus on while she does her routine.....I hear performers do that. :P[/quote:1aqeykuf]


Ha ha. No man I totally saw it. She wants your knob. To be honest i get a good laugh out of watching them dance. Notice how theres usually one or two who are just totally out of time, you can only just stand up and applaud that quality dancing.

[havrilla the gorilla]

Now bring back Bruce Palmer amen to that...the guy should be in the NBL in some capacity...Foxsports comes to mind if Casey has moved on

Bruce was great the time I saw and heard him on Fox

Lock and Load Baby!!!

[WHIPS]

[quote="havrilla the gorilla":1llkibp9][quote="Van_Ewen":1llkibp9][
On a less important note I really hope we can get cheergirls back and get rid of those turds SPLAT and that god awful Industrial one shit.

I so agree with you man....if I didn't want to go to every Bullets game and wasn't known to the Bullets staff I would have tackled that fu'ckin Splat and run his head into the ground about 50 times over.

The Industrie one dancers don't really float my boat either, but there is this one(I sit pretty close to the court) chick who stares at me every time without fail, with serious come fuck me eyes and this cute little smile. I can't really look too hard because I go to games with my girlfriend, but it certainly passes the time during time-outs. I would also like to add that it is one of the more legal looking ones. But then again I might just be a reference point for her to focus on while she does her routine.....I hear performers do that. :P[/quote:1llkibp9]


Ha ha. No man I totally saw it. She wants your knob. To be honest i get a good laugh out of watching them dance. Notice how theres usually one or two who are just totally out of time, you can only just stand up and applaud that quality dancing.[/quote:1llkibp9]

I have to ask, is Havrilla Simon Kerle? Fitness related business (I believe you said to Stumps you were in the PT business ??), preoccupied with cheergirls, argumentative.. 8)

I say this with complete tongue in cheek, Havrilla. :)

[havrilla the gorilla]

I have to ask, is Havrilla Simon Kerle? Fitness related business (I believe you said to Stumps you were in the PT business ??), preoccupied with cheergirls, argumentative.. 8)

I say this with complete tongue in cheek, Havrilla. :)

It's all good mate....yeah probably just cause for a comparison but I draw the line at posing for gay magazines and keeping a bad mullet for way too long.... :)

[Spork]

there is such a thing as a good mullet?

[havrilla the gorilla]

there is such a thing as a good mullet?

Yep - at the end of my fishing rod and later appearing with my chips....