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The NBL’s lucky stars have finally aligned in the playoffs to have the perfect marketing recipe for success. Perth vs Brisbane, Melbourne vs Sydney. The rivalries are back. What does it mean for the NBL’s marketing heads? It’s all about location, location, location. Big cities, bigger venues, biggest population. Australia’s four major cities will be…
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With only six rounds left in the 2017/18 NBL season, it’s starting to get tight at the top. Each team will be fighting for a different reason to finish strong. Whether it be jostling for playoff positions, playing for pride or even playing the spoiler, every team has a reason to play every game at…
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After seven rounds, there are definite tiers to the league. In tier one, there is New Zealand and Perth. Daylight precedes tier two of Adelaide, Cairns, Illawarra and Melbourne. Bringing up the rear is tier three of Brisbane and…on second thought, tier four is Sydney’s outright. It’s a mess, and they should be embarrassed. …
Read MoreSo, the Breakers take down the two-time defending champions in a matter of three days and all people can talk about is how the last placed team picked up a point guard. The season may only be a third of the way completed, but it’s time to give New Zealand the respect they deserve, and…
Read MoreAny start to a sporting season can bring about wild speculation and hyperbole, with champions and wooden spooners crowned due to the performance in one game. However, after five rounds the league begins to settle, and trends start to take shape. Was that team headed for glory or was it just hot shooting? Should…
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Two days until the next round tips off and what a first round it was. If the first round is anything to go by the NBL will be just as competitive this season. With Round 1 done this post will guide you through the weekend and who performed, who didn’t and who should be…
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At the time of writing there is just over 24 hours to go now until tip off. Many of you will be looking to put the finishing touches on your fantasy side in the lead up to your season. With this in mind this is a quick guide to week one. As this is…
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Everything you need to know to build your team ahead of the season. The season tips off on 5 October when Melbourne United takes on the Adelaide 36ers at the Titanium Security Arena. So, it’s almost time to start your armchair coaching and reach for glory with the Ladbroke’s NBL Fantasy. It’s bigger…
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It was inspiring to see Nathan Sobey transform himself from a bit player at Adelaide two seasons ago to being a powerhouse in the NBL and suiting up for the Utah Jazz in the NBA Summer League. He stepped up in a big way, and 2017/18 should be even greater. However, ‘stepping up’ doesn’t…
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In massive news yesterday, Casey Prather has spurned the Perth Wildcats to join rivals Melbourne United for the upcoming NBL season. To compare this to the NBA, it’s like Kevin Durant joining the Warriors. Granted, Melbourne didn’t go quite as well as Golden State the season before Durant joined, but the signing of Prather is…
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