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Something to Remember Me By: NBL 2016-17

Something to Remember Me By: NBL 2016-17

In the afterglow of the NBL’s 39th season, three Downtown writers have assembled, each with something worth remembering about 2016-17. Liam Santamaria (NBL.com.au): The Adelaide 36ers were riveting When we look back, #NBL17 will be remembered for three things: Perth’s title defence, the insanely close ladder and the Adelaide 36ers. This year’s 36ers were a revelation, crushing lowly expectations by… Read more →

Downtown’s 2016-17 NBA Predictions

Downtown’s 2016-17 NBA Predictions

A new NBA season begins Wednesday morning Australian time, making this a fitting moment for prognostication. Consequently, four Downtown writers are here with their guesses about what’ll go down in 2016-17. Conference Finalists Tom Hersz: Cleveland, Toronto, Golden State, Los Angeles Clippers Michael Collins: Cleveland, Boston, Golden State, Los Angeles Clippers Matt Johnson: Cleveland, Atlanta, Golden State, Los Angeles Clippers… Read more →

Downtown’s 2016-17 NBL Predictions

Downtown’s 2016-17 NBL Predictions

Pre-Season Favourites: Melbourne United To mark the eve of the new NBL season, here are Downtown’s predictions of what’ll happen over the next five months.   Top four, in no particular order Liam Santamaria (NBL.com.au feature writer): Melbourne, Perth, Illawarra, Cairns Tom Hersz: Melbourne, Perth, Cairns, Sydney Michael Collins: Melbourne, Illawarra, Adelaide, Cairns Alex Lyle: Perth, New Zealand, Melbourne, Illawarra… Read more →

Downtown's #HardBall Predictions

Downtown’s #HardBall Predictions

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The 2015/16 NBL season projects to be one of the most tightly contested in league history. So much talent squeezed into eight teams, almost all of which possess genuine championship credentials. To conclude our build-up to opening night, here are Downtown’s #HardBall predictions.   TOP 4 (in no particular order)  LIAM SANTAMARIA: Melbourne, Cairns, Illawarra, Perth TOMMY GREER: Melbourne, Perth,… Read more →

Downtown Podcast: NBL Rebrand Launch

Downtown Podcast: NBL Rebrand Launch

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NBL Chairman Graeme Wade and General Manager Jeremy Loeliger answer questions from Roy Ward, Nick Smart and Liam Santamaria at the league’s rebrand launch in Melbourne. Click here to subscribe via iTunes. Click here to access the podcast via Stitcher. If you enjoy the show, feel free to tell the world by rating and reviewing the podcast on iTunes.