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Thanks for being patient. With the overnight match times a do find out difficult to get online on the morning for MVPs and definitely let them slip. I know, I know, if this was horse racing is have been shot by now.

Vs Panama
3 votes- Youren 28pts, 13 boards, elite shot% at 12-14.
2- Curtis 10pts, 6 boards, 3 assists
1- going Harrington, just the 4 points in 27mins but 10 dimes.

Vs Costa Rica
3- Youren- 16pts, 16 boards, monster double double and once again efficient 6-9FG.
2- Ruxton 23 pts of the bench from 10-14 FG
1- Pollentes 15pts, 7 assists and 5 boards, 50% FG

VS Singapore
What a flogging. Didn't hear the whinging and complaining after this win against what is always a decent team, which locked us into the finals spot to save enthusiasm for the last game.
3- Ruxton 37pts, 4 boards, 2 assists
2- Goulding- 12, 8 and 4
1- Pollentes with 22 points, some of which in junk time.

Let's go Aussies, need some improvements in decent gameshape to put our best sides out and go as far as we can.

I’d rather not get into who I may or may not have been previously on BB. I don’t really think it changes the point I’m trying to make here
That said, I actually agree with you. I don’t think I’ve criticised whitewind’s tactical ability at all, as he’s clearly a capable coach and the past results speak for themselves. Multiple continental golds and a World Cup bronze is no small achievement.
My point was never really about tactics. That said, some of the comments around specific games are questionable. The comments about the 79 points or "flogginf" of a 5 man Singapore team.. but that’s not really the point I'm trying to make

It’s more about how the roster gets to where it is
Like you said, the coach can only work with the squad available to him and that’s exactly why I’m questioning whether the process behind building that squad could be improved
From my perspective, not being contacted at all, and I assume I’m not the only one, makes it feel like there’s definitely room for improvement. If potentially useful players aren’t being identified and guided early, then it’s not surprising if the overall pool ends up weaker than it could be

Woulnd't you agree?

Yeah, there’s some truth in that
If the community isn’t as involved as it used to be, then of course a lot more falls on the coach, and over time that can become pretty heavy
But at the same time, I also feel like it works both ways. If managers aren’t really being contacted or involved early on, it’s less likely they’ll take the initiative themselves
So maybe part of the issue is that things have gradually become a bit too dependent on one person. And if that’s the case, then it’s understandable if after so many seasons it starts to feel like a lot. Maybe even a bit of burnout creeping in.

Sometimes a short break or a change can actually help reset things and get more people involved again
And just to be clear, I’m not putting myself forward for the role. I don’t think I’m ready for it and I definitely wouldn’t have the time right now. But maybe there’s something or someone that could help bring a bit of life back into a community (and a team) that feels like it’s fading a bit

Dead set nailed it mate.

Turkey defeats Aus 81-64
Gave the GDP a swing since I felt we would fall short but missed. We didn't have a great advantage to push against them, they are solid through so positions.

MVPs
3- Curtis 12pts, 4 assists, 2 boards
2- Youren 9pts, 9 boards, and 2 blocks
1- Pollentes 11pts, 4 assists, 4 boards. Took a lot of shots at low %

Hi mate, Azerbaijan U21 coach here.


Let me use an old, classic quote

Ain't gonna be no rematch!

Actually, there will be: (83953)


My prediction: Azerbaijan 58 - Australia 104


See you on Monday!


Bill