Ok, subject to game shape rolls tomorrow night, the starting 12 for the NT have been named. They will likely take us through at least until our 5th game, against China, barring injury or gameshape issues.
There will be players added throughout the season, so if you have a player on the fringe, keep them in good shape. I will be messaging managers with players on the fringe soonish.
For those with players in the team, know that I consider that the cost of the small hit to enthusiasm is vastly outweighed by the benefit I receive for cutting a player whose manager screws up their gameshape. You have been warned.
Without any further ado - here is the first 12 players:
Jone Bogan (Koopasaurus) - 33yo, 48 NT caps
An Aussie legend, who was one of our best U21 players ever back in the day, and was sold for, an at that time insane, $4.1 million as a draftee. Made his NT debut just over 2 years ago in season 19, and has been a mainstay ever since. Probably in one of his last seasons as a NT member.
Dylan Scoggins (That's How you Get Ants) - 28, 30 NT caps
Scoggins has been in the NT since season 23. Looked to be cast as a rent a big for a while, but looks to have found a home staring in the ABBL.
Claus Querido (Pancakes with Jam and Cream) - 26, 0 NT caps
After playing in some NT scrimmages late last season, Querido will look to get his first taste of the real action this season. Has recently made his first appearance in the ABBL for the Pancakes, and is the youngest player on the NT roster at the moment.
Darren Lonergan (Black Label Society) - 28, 25 NT caps
Another NT member playing in the ABBL, Lonergan is a two time ABBL allstar, who has been a member of the NT for several seasons. Showed his abilities by averaging 22 points and 14 boards in the ABBL last season.
Lionel Ritchie/Walker (Dallas Mavericks) - 32, 72 NT caps
One of the real veterans of the team will look to move of the leaderboard of NT caps played - though he will need to play for a few more seasons to get close to the record NT caps. Currently playing overseas, Lionel has a long ABBL history - playing in many all star games and winning multiple titles with Whitebeard.
Vladimir Shishaev (BrisvegasSpurs) - 30, 30 NT caps
Another player who earned multiple ABBL allstar appearances and titles with Whitebeard. Has recently returned to ply his trade in Australia's top league.
Leigh Reiffel (West Island Tigers) - 29, 15 NT caps
Has the distinction of being the only player on the team with less than MVP potential. Also has the distinction of spending his whole career thus far with the one club - though has only played one season in the ABBL. Currently operating in division 2, where he frequently flirts with a triple double.
Thad Hadley (吉吉) - 29, 25 NT games
Played with the team that drafted him, the West Indies from season 15 through 24, where he helped them reach the ABBL. Currently operating in the top division in Macau, and is a perennial MVP candidate.
Emori Falotesti (ragin stajans) - 29, 0 NT games
The second of our players likely to make his competitive NT debut this season. Has spent most of his career overseas - first in China, and now in the top division in Canada.
Brent Degas (Hapoel Naan) - 29, 24 NT games
One of our gun guards, Degas was trained in Turkey, before spending time with both Black Label Society and Pancakes with Jam and Cream. Has moved around a bit recently, but is currently playing in Israel.
Scott Schnieder (Aussie Pride) - 28, 26 NT games
After being trained up by Aussie team Harison Heat, Schnieder briefly moved overseas to Spain. Since his return to Australia, he has flitted around ABBL teams, before winning the ABBL title with Aussie Pride last season.
Keith Anderson (Soverign Weatherlights) - 27, 8 NT games
Young, and the most expensive player in Australia. He is pretty good.
Last edited by mllama at 4/10/2014 6:55:29 AM