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7 is very high, but that’s where I’m at as well. Not good, given they’d been building towards something and it’s crashed down pretty appallingly in what was meant to be an important year. Does feel like the end of the road for this front office, sadly. Appreciate the intel and answers as ever!

Scale of 1-10, how worried are you about the magic? Emptied the war chest for Bane and have gotten worse? It’s a bit concerning. And without the prospect of first round picks!

Magic win! Best fourth quarter I’ve seen from them in a long time, against a top-tier opponent. Anthony Black is growing up in a big way.

What positions would you like to see upgraded (if that’s possible) from here? Wendell seems the obvious one, given the return we’ve got from him + his shaky injury history. Moe helps there, when he’s back, though.

Wait, we are going to have TWO solid 3 point shooters? That’s going to be weird. Good to hear mate!

As someone who hasn’t watched the Suns in like 5 years, can you tell me if this is good?

Thanks for sharing - it’s pulled me back from “FIVE PICKS?!” to “ok I can see how this makes Orlando better immediately”, which is what we need. Trading picks that far down the track always scares me though. Even for a young team was lots of young talent… Orlando makes me naturally gunshy I guess.

I would also have allowed this.

Like, Boston are obviously a very good defensive outfit. But they weren’t contested threes. They’re just misses. It’s unforgivable.

Watching KCP clang every fkn three hurt my soul. So so so bad.

Incredible premonition. I remember first reading this and going “hah! 17th!!” And now it’s like “…..huh, 17th is it?”

Anyway. Please continue to only use your powers for good, not evil.

I’m not sure the blueprint to beat manly has changed in 5 years - beat them up through the middle and it’s a pretty straightforward win!

….will definitely make life a looooot harder.

Not if they win this year Campo!

And then they beat the Bucks.

Weird team, man. Weird team.

It shouldn’t be hard finding players who are keen to play with those two, right?

I’m not a big “time to tank” guy, but not sure there’s a lot that is achievable in this season. Just a bit depressing to have another year where I’m checking Tankathon with this long to go.

Feels like that’s just about it for the Magic this season. Injuries haven’t been kind but much of the collapse has been their own doing - building a roster without shooting (or any real idea of what they’re doing at PG) and just relying on Paolo/Franz to bail them out… disaster.

Haha yeah I don’t imagine there’s a lot of sympathy out there. Just find it bizarre how universally accepted it is that they will be shit despite having a top 8 roster, top of the league facilities/limitless money pot for the best coaching staff etc.

Very keen to see the Tigers though! Fun team.

The Roosters have like 8 origin or international players, including James Tedesco, and everyone is like “yeah they suck, they’re missing the 8.”

And they’re right? The halves are messy but that roster is still stacked. Shouldn’t be getting towelled up like that. #NRL

I hate it. But this feels like a seminal moment for NRL Bluesky.

NRL 2025 Season Preview: Analysis & Player Notes Here, I’ve got a few key focuses for the early rounds of the season and some quick player notes for the 27 rounds moving forward.

Footy is back, and I've got a few thoughts on the season ahead:

- Dragons Attack
- Zac Lomax’s Move
- Harry Grant’s Career-Best Season
- The Non-Ballplaying Forward
- Quick Player Notes

I want Howie to take over the books of every sports team I follow. He’s so fucken good.

Feels like big change is inevitable for the team to move forward. Which is fine! But team brass has to be on board with breaking up a team that has some VERY good pieces and some VERY big flaws. I’m not sure they’re ready to do that…

Pray for Gadi.

Rashard Lewis might be our best shot and he’s a decade retired.

With Havertz, as well as legit debate about did Arsenal bring it on themselves, do also think the extra Jan European games were a real fucker. The fact that half of England’s Euro representatives have been completely decimated by injury this season suggests a bigger issue. 1/4

That’s a great point - injuries, outside of Paolo/Franz, have been a constant and that adds load to everyone. Impossible to get any continuity. Not to mention Mo. let’s pray for some health post-All Stars.

Oh, no. Definitely not suggesting we start tanking. Just wondering whether the past six weeks feel like where the team is at, or whether they can rediscover December form etc. or if it’s just gone and they’re gonna scrap for a play-in spot and that’s what becomes of this season.