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The (un)official PC Showdown Special Comments Guy
Well it has been a few years since my last mailday, so I thought this may be a little overdue, and contrary to poular belief I am still alive and collecting.....
What better day to emabrk on this return to the mailday forum than on Austrlaia Day witha few of the Boomers who mae us proud by FINALLY medalling at the Olympics on a global stage.
Nothing major here but was just a good (and easy) way to get started. As it has been a while, so I'm not even sure whether I've actually posted these before or not, so bare with me.
Cameron Bairstow - has donned the green and gold in the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics whuch was one of the infamous fourth place finishes playing with other bigs like Andrew Bogut, Aron Baynes, David Andersen and Brock Motum,
Thon Maker - was heavily recruited by Basketball Canada before deciding to represent Australia in the FIBA World Cup Qualifers, an event he would later became famous for in the qualification rounds against the Phillipines and 'that jump kick'. Apparently withdrew from the 2020 Boomers squad, the team could have used a mobile big man who can run the floor and protect the rim a bit imo.
Ryan Broekhoff - one of the last cuts before the 2012 London Olympics before earning his stripes at the 2014 World Cup, 2016 Olmpics and notably basked out of the 2020 Olympics citing mental health issues. Currently with the SE Melbourne Magic and for a once elite sniper, doesn't seem to be shooting the pill too well. that well. Hoping this mild mannered Clark Kent type can bring it all the way back!
Dante Exum - end of the bench guy at the 2014 FIBA World Cup and made his Olympic debut in Tokyo. Love the way this guy gets in the lane and attacks the rim with reckless abandon but really needs to get that 3 ball under his belt and limit those TOs....
Matthew Dellavedova - a long lived Boomer who has seen action at the last 2 World Cups and 3 Olympics. Love the hustle, but his jumpshot makes me wince. I dare say he might have played his last major tournament in national colours because he certainly has showed he's lost a step or two, but the true grit he displays on the court is synonymous with Boomers basketball. Just had a monster game in the NBL so good to see him back and helping develop Australia's next generation of talent.
Joe Ingles - Jingles has been playing Olympic ball since 2008 and still remmeber seeing him as a youngster with the South Dragons in the NBL in a point forward role. Has an incredible feel for the game and somewhat ironically, back in the day was renowned for having no outside shot.... Also knwon to hang around at local basketball games when he's back home and by all accounts is a fairly chillaxed sort of dude.
...and this legendary tweet "Let's be real ... I've got a receding hairline, I'm slow and I'm probably not the most jacked up with abs and all that, but I'm still going to beat you one-on-one. Settle down."
Patty Mills - the heart and soul of the Boomers, been representing since the Beijing Olympics and even turns up for events liek the FIBA Oceania Championships (can't risk losing to NZ). the way he steps it up in international competition never ceases to amazem esepcially as an undersized guard. No Patty, no Bronze.
Andrew Bogut - played in the 04, 08 and 16 Olympics (was injured for 2012) so whether you love him ro hate him, at least he was there for the Boomers when he was at his prime. Unfortunate to not have a Bronze medal too but at least the torch has been passed and giving some time for the young bigs to shine like Jock Landale.
Ben Simmons - cut from the 2014 World Cup team, but announced his intention to play at the 2016 Olympics, 2019 World Cup and 2020 Olympics before backing out each time. Love him or hate him, you can;t help but wonder how a 6'9' all-defensive calibre athlete could have boosted Boomer medal prospects by being able to check the Durants and Tatums of the world.
I won't end the Australia Day mailday with a slight downer so I'll finish with one truly Aussie card which we can all get behind! Fly that flag people, hope your BBQs, backyard cricket and time at the beach make for a good day off! ..and yes, hopefully some Thybulle and Josh Green on its way - future loks bright fr the green and gold!
What better day to emabrk on this return to the mailday forum than on Austrlaia Day witha few of the Boomers who mae us proud by FINALLY medalling at the Olympics on a global stage.
Nothing major here but was just a good (and easy) way to get started. As it has been a while, so I'm not even sure whether I've actually posted these before or not, so bare with me.
Cameron Bairstow - has donned the green and gold in the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics whuch was one of the infamous fourth place finishes playing with other bigs like Andrew Bogut, Aron Baynes, David Andersen and Brock Motum,
Thon Maker - was heavily recruited by Basketball Canada before deciding to represent Australia in the FIBA World Cup Qualifers, an event he would later became famous for in the qualification rounds against the Phillipines and 'that jump kick'. Apparently withdrew from the 2020 Boomers squad, the team could have used a mobile big man who can run the floor and protect the rim a bit imo.
Ryan Broekhoff - one of the last cuts before the 2012 London Olympics before earning his stripes at the 2014 World Cup, 2016 Olmpics and notably basked out of the 2020 Olympics citing mental health issues. Currently with the SE Melbourne Magic and for a once elite sniper, doesn't seem to be shooting the pill too well. that well. Hoping this mild mannered Clark Kent type can bring it all the way back!
Dante Exum - end of the bench guy at the 2014 FIBA World Cup and made his Olympic debut in Tokyo. Love the way this guy gets in the lane and attacks the rim with reckless abandon but really needs to get that 3 ball under his belt and limit those TOs....
Matthew Dellavedova - a long lived Boomer who has seen action at the last 2 World Cups and 3 Olympics. Love the hustle, but his jumpshot makes me wince. I dare say he might have played his last major tournament in national colours because he certainly has showed he's lost a step or two, but the true grit he displays on the court is synonymous with Boomers basketball. Just had a monster game in the NBL so good to see him back and helping develop Australia's next generation of talent.
Joe Ingles - Jingles has been playing Olympic ball since 2008 and still remmeber seeing him as a youngster with the South Dragons in the NBL in a point forward role. Has an incredible feel for the game and somewhat ironically, back in the day was renowned for having no outside shot.... Also knwon to hang around at local basketball games when he's back home and by all accounts is a fairly chillaxed sort of dude.
...and this legendary tweet "Let's be real ... I've got a receding hairline, I'm slow and I'm probably not the most jacked up with abs and all that, but I'm still going to beat you one-on-one. Settle down."
Patty Mills - the heart and soul of the Boomers, been representing since the Beijing Olympics and even turns up for events liek the FIBA Oceania Championships (can't risk losing to NZ). the way he steps it up in international competition never ceases to amazem esepcially as an undersized guard. No Patty, no Bronze.
Andrew Bogut - played in the 04, 08 and 16 Olympics (was injured for 2012) so whether you love him ro hate him, at least he was there for the Boomers when he was at his prime. Unfortunate to not have a Bronze medal too but at least the torch has been passed and giving some time for the young bigs to shine like Jock Landale.
Ben Simmons - cut from the 2014 World Cup team, but announced his intention to play at the 2016 Olympics, 2019 World Cup and 2020 Olympics before backing out each time. Love him or hate him, you can;t help but wonder how a 6'9' all-defensive calibre athlete could have boosted Boomer medal prospects by being able to check the Durants and Tatums of the world.
I won't end the Australia Day mailday with a slight downer so I'll finish with one truly Aussie card which we can all get behind! Fly that flag people, hope your BBQs, backyard cricket and time at the beach make for a good day off! ..and yes, hopefully some Thybulle and Josh Green on its way - future loks bright fr the green and gold!
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