tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827414385587089263.post4982804344043918312..comments2023-09-23T03:27:45.708+10:00Comments on JR, On Fire: Interviews GaloreJohn Rilliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15420594851744511835noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827414385587089263.post-49826063302607872802009-05-12T21:56:00.000+10:002009-05-12T21:56:00.000+10:00Thankyou Rod, likewise.
And I haven't watched JR's...Thankyou Rod, likewise.<br />And I haven't watched JR's video to be honest.<br />I firmly believe we can get back to those days, but only if we kick out the cowboys- the McPeakes, the Cowans, the Geminders, etc because their mindsets and agendas are all wrong- they want control and pull their finance if they don't get what they want, so everybody goes running to pacify them again and the circle Rachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827414385587089263.post-29743931258285383972009-05-12T19:45:00.000+10:002009-05-12T19:45:00.000+10:00There is one thing I know about you for SURE - you...There is one thing I know about you for SURE - you do love basketball and are passionate about it's rise back up again.<br /><br />We need more like you in charge of the game.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827414385587089263.post-33448285837358688672009-05-12T19:29:00.000+10:002009-05-12T19:29:00.000+10:00Don't assume I don't have empathy for the ones tha...Don't assume I don't have empathy for the ones that have their heads screwed on properly- many have been in a similar situation before over the years and you'd be surprised at how quickly some forget and get cocky again.<br />The ones that do nothing to nurture the sport, and my own ex-team are one of many who are guilt of this, do themselves no favours while they wait for yet another rich white Rachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827414385587089263.post-48912597527744635252009-05-12T15:03:00.000+10:002009-05-12T15:03:00.000+10:00Rachel - now who is generalising?
"Most play...Rachel - now who is generalising?<br /><br />"Most players want a crapload more money and want to contribute nothing to the development of the game for that to happen."<br /><br />WOW <br /><br />Now if you seriously want players input, get them involved right from the start and KEEP THEM INFORMED. You don't just consult them and forget them. How many times in the past 2 months Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827414385587089263.post-55899183102022840272009-05-12T14:00:00.000+10:002009-05-12T14:00:00.000+10:00In the words of Andrew Gaze (via verbal spar with ...In the words of Andrew Gaze (via verbal spar with Wortho) - I think you are being 'grossly unfair' to the players, Rachel. <br /><br />I think you may have exaggerated your estimation that 'most' players want more money for nothing. I am aware of a number of players (JR and Mat Campbell immediately come to mind although I trust there are a host of others) who are very proactive in the POSITIVE Gregnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827414385587089263.post-58281580873425318522009-05-12T13:57:00.000+10:002009-05-12T13:57:00.000+10:00Go back and read it again Rach....
Personally I c...Go back and read it again Rach....<br /><br />Personally I coach basketball so I am not overly worried about the NBL, more worried about getting my guys into college. That said, watch the video JR put up and then try to say I am wrong about the league needing to keep people involved. They say it should be a business plan, they are right and having good employees is part of it. Whilst some havePeternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827414385587089263.post-52644970045700962382009-05-12T12:53:00.000+10:002009-05-12T12:53:00.000+10:00Rachel,
Are you at all surprised that people are...Rachel, <br /><br />Are you at all surprised that people are on here spouting misinformation when they don't have a conduit to any credible source of knowledge? Most media reports to date have been vague and shoddy. The product of some fairly lazy and uninsightful sports writing.<br /><br />If you do have a solid grasp on the issues, which it appears you do, break it down for us. Calling peopleErichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988523651046874785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827414385587089263.post-90465694059091830322009-05-12T12:29:00.000+10:002009-05-12T12:29:00.000+10:00Ok Rod, so you want the players involved in the pr...Ok Rod, so you want the players involved in the process- how do you propose that?<br />When a business is restructuring itself completely, do they come and tap you on the shoulder and ask you and the other hundred people around the country that work there, for your feedback?<br />Players already have been involved in the process- they always have been- they also have the NBL Players Assoc which Rachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827414385587089263.post-90125904556733655672009-05-12T12:17:00.000+10:002009-05-12T12:17:00.000+10:00"Were Wortho and Drewy like two rhino's making out..."Were Wortho and Drewy like two rhino's making out? That's awesome."<br /><br />Touching tips but in the wrong way... actually, is there a right way?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827414385587089263.post-72688550478533035352009-05-12T12:15:00.000+10:002009-05-12T12:15:00.000+10:00Definitely not. However I'd be the first to throw ...Definitely not. However I'd be the first to throw the doors of transparency open if I was an owner. At least if I am going to disappoint my fans, I'm going to give them the entire picture as to why.Big MIkenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827414385587089263.post-28773556254690737422009-05-12T11:38:00.000+10:002009-05-12T11:38:00.000+10:00Lots of discussion here about people not in the kn...Lots of discussion here about people not in the know in this area. To be honest that is the whole problem with BA. PEOPLE DON'T KNOW! <br /><br />They have made no attempt to show us where they really are towards achieving their initial goals here and claims that they said must be part of a new league. They should just be straight up with players and clubs and say "We don't have a sponsor, norPeternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827414385587089263.post-40163399778668004092009-05-12T09:13:00.000+10:002009-05-12T09:13:00.000+10:00I think he came across like that because a) he's a...I think he came across like that because a) he's a moron and b) all he has to go on is 2nd and 3rd hand information.<br /><br />Players have been left out of this process for 6 months nowAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827414385587089263.post-57532985888504581932009-05-12T01:39:00.000+10:002009-05-12T01:39:00.000+10:00Yes, this is appalling.
Aside from Worthington gi...Yes, this is appalling.<br /><br />Aside from Worthington giving BA a spray, there is no overview of what the key issues are. He got all puffed up like a bullfrog and came out guns blazing.<br /><br />"Not as far as I know" is not an acceptable answer from someone who has just called BA "idiots" neither is accusing Gaze of "he doesn't know what is going on" when Worthington simply throws mud in Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988523651046874785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827414385587089263.post-38118933544568180772009-05-12T00:08:00.000+10:002009-05-12T00:08:00.000+10:00Now that's a Basketball radio show that i would li...Now that's a Basketball radio show that i would listen too, and in its entirety as well.<br /><br />Good voices, and not Nerdy and Geeky comments and tangents.ClintDogghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18037498998919508728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827414385587089263.post-6487351768605421602009-05-11T23:17:00.000+10:002009-05-11T23:17:00.000+10:00Wortho came across very poorly here. He needs to u...Wortho came across very poorly here. He needs to understand that while he may be a good player, he does not have the experience nor possibly the intelligence to get involved in the business aspects of running a professional league.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00103569094235014852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827414385587089263.post-21207517348122995992009-05-11T23:04:00.000+10:002009-05-11T23:04:00.000+10:00For starters - involve the players in the process!...For starters - involve the players in the process! Without their support, you don't have a league.<br /><br />Secondly - Make a decision and let the thousands of ppl connected to the league prepare for the season or move on<br /><br />Thirdly - Stop moving the goal posts. I'm sick of hearing a decision is going to be announced and then it gets put back OR the salary cap is being reducedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827414385587089263.post-14357676397899436052009-05-11T22:26:00.000+10:002009-05-11T22:26:00.000+10:00Were Wortho and Drewy like two rhino's making out?...Were Wortho and Drewy like two rhino's making out? That's awesome.Rustynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827414385587089263.post-52839400456406052182009-05-11T22:24:00.000+10:002009-05-11T22:24:00.000+10:00Rod,
What exactly are these generalisations about...Rod,<br /><br />What exactly are these generalisations about BA you refer to- do you have something specific you could elaborate on for those of us that actually have been involved in specifics?<br />It's very easy to sit there and knock when you're not sure what's going on- a bit like Wortho himself and other players who don't know but jump on vague bandwagons.Rachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8827414385587089263.post-30458614028671351262009-05-11T22:12:00.000+10:002009-05-11T22:12:00.000+10:00Wortho missed a VERY good opportunity to tell BA h...Wortho missed a VERY good opportunity to tell BA how they have shut themselves down and how bad the new NBL board has handled the communication side of things... but he 'ya know' went on 'ya know' and named called and 'ya know' did not get his point across.<br /><br />Good to see Gaze have an opinion for a change tho!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com