Have noticed the Wildcats finish in second position at the completion of the regular season. I think it will be the 33rd or 34th consecutive season of competing in the Finals. Quite a remarkable feat.
Sydney, Cairns and Melbourne United are the other teams to watch.
For mine, I think Sydney and Cairns would be favourites. Perth seem a bit fickle when playing away. Having said that, they definitely look better with Martin back in the team. Going to be an interesting finals series.
34 years in a row - not rivalled now it is a remarkable achievement from a club that struggled to just win a game in their formative years and they really were an ordinary lot at best back then
Bruton , Crawford and Pinder started the transformation along with the few stalwarts and Jack Bendat has been truly good for WA sport
Sydney and definitely Cairns will be big games - Cairns have a Perth influence they are the bogey
The Wildcats where at Noranda shopping centre 9 days ago.With a makeshift basketball court set up in the Carpark.The turnout to see them was huge with players taking photos with the fans.And shooting hoops.
Good luck in the finals.On the road matches have been tricky for all NBL sides this year.With the crazy schedules they have.
The Wildcats championship chances are probably going to depend on some big games from Wagstaff and Steindl and a few of the youngsters stepping up due to the wounded Terrico White who will probably play with some pain killing injections.
A big game tonight which they’ll need to win as Cairns are a tough proposition at home next week.
Wildcats winning a hard fought semi-final game. Apparently winning the match in overtime. They’ll need to be on the ball in game 2 playing on Cairns home court on Sunday. Over the course of the season, Cairns have been playing a slightly more attacking style game. Perth have the ability to wrap it up in the return match but Cairns are no pushover.
It looks like this will be Damian Martins last year. Still a very good defender and ball carrier buy couldn’t hit the side of a barn door at the moment throwing up bricks. Time for the new blood to kick the door of opportunity down.
As expected, Cairns bounced back in game 2 with a comfortable win. Perth looking decidedly flat and finished the match with one of their lowest scores for the season.
Wildcats need to regroup and stay focussed for the third match to be played during the week. If they can get over the line in the deciding game, they are into the Grand Final,
Their Grand Final opponents will probably be Sydney as they look ominous.
Gee what a hiding Melbourne United gave Sydney Kings last night.
Up by 58 points at one stage and went on to win by 45.
I think Perth Wildcats might be in trouble if they cant stop Cairns Taipans scoring machines Machado, Oliver etc because if Cotton is locked down like Game 2 there isnt anyone ready to take up the slack especially Terrico White who just looks horribly out of form since his injury.
Yes ..based on results and form it’s looking very much like a MU v Cairns GF. MU should have won the first final and Cairns likewise…in saying that, home teams have won every finals so far so who knows.
Gee what a hiding Melbourne United gave Sydney Kings last night.
Up by 58 points at one stage and went on to win by 45.
I think Perth Wildcats might be in trouble if they cant stop Cairns Taipans scoring machines Machado, Oliver etc because if Cotton is locked down like Game 2 there isnt anyone ready to take up the slack especially Terrico White who just looks horribly out of form since his injury.
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Well that aged well 
Cotton held to only 5 points but White stepped up to score 26 and the ever reliable Nick Kay scored 24 to help Perth Wildcats overcome the Cairns Taipans 93-82.
They will have to improve their scoring for mine to beat Sydney Kings who got over the line against Melbourne United tonight 89-85.
An outstanding WA sporting team. Based on their record they are one of the most consistently successful teams in the world I would think.
Gee what a hiding Melbourne United gave Sydney Kings last night.
Up by 58 points at one stage and went on to win by 45.
I think Perth Wildcats might be in trouble if they cant stop Cairns Taipans scoring machines Machado, Oliver etc because if Cotton is locked down like Game 2 there isnt anyone ready to take up the slack especially Terrico White who just looks horribly out of form since his injury.
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Well that aged well Cotton held to only 5 points but White stepped up to score 26 and the ever reliable Nick Kay scored 24 to help Perth Wildcats overcome the Cairns Taipans 93-82.
They will have to improve their scoring for mine to beat Sydney Kings who got over the line against Melbourne United tonight 89-85.
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My thoughts exactly re: scoring. Sydney have been the better scoring side in the first half during the season whereas Perth’s first halves have been not as productive. If Perth are within striking distance at ¾ time, they’ll be with a chance. Someone was saying Sydney have won every home match where they have had a three quarter time lead.
I think Damian Martin’s days are done. Father Time and injuries have caught up with him. Regardless how the GF series goes I’m looking forward to the next batch of young locals coming through. Cotton will be nationalised soon so that opens the door for the Wildcats to get another import but I hope they give the young kids a go otherwise we are going to see them become stars of the NBL on the east coast.
Wow.
A huge last period from Perth have seen the Wildcats stun Sydney in game 1 of the Grand Final series. Sydney had their chances, and couldn’t capitalise in their upset loss.
Suddenly it is Sydney under the pressure as the second match is a Perth home game.
Game 2 will be held on friday.
5 game GF series in the NBL WAG so it is far from over just yet.
While history has never won a game, 24 of the last 25 GF series have been won by the team that wins the first game. Fortunately the 'Cats have a decent break before game 2 as Cotton did some big minutes in game one and will need to do the same in G2. Sydney will really focus on him, hopefully the cats big men and the ref’s will give him the appropriate protection.
5 game GF series in the NBL WAG so it is far from over just yet.
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Nah it’s still best of 3 BH. They’ll be going all out to win it at home on Friday night.
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Well now I’m thoroughly confused. Susanna Carr said on 7 News the Wildcats can win the championship on Friday Baz. That’s right Sue. The image above indicates it’s a 3 game series backing up 7 but then ABC News Sport says it’s a 5 game series and on website the Roar calls it a 5 game series.
It is definitely a 5 game GF series for the NBL Championship this year DD as the commentators and experts mentioned it during the coverage of the GF on Sunday.
How surprising 7/West media would get it wrong…again! :woohoo: