Breakers backing up from Wednesday and missing too many key players. Perth by a lot.

This will be a monumental effort if the Breakers can keep this close for four quarters.

I think Perth have this one, Breakers just a bit out gunned and will be starting to fatigue. Breakers however will like the smaller roster of Perth which has been a hole for the Breakers having only one strong 5.

C Web will be out for a long time.

It's an uphill battle for the Breakers for sure, but I'm not ruling them out. SEM showed earlier this week that when you're stretched you can still win if someone like Creek or Abercrombie leads the way.

Breakers need to be honest about the extent of Corey's injury.

Lachy's interview was yesterday. Trev says 4-6 weeks for Bryce's citizenship to come through

Perth are by far the best TEAM not most talented but TEAM in the league

Jarrad Bairstow is a starter. Shame on every team below Perth on the standings.

What is Corey's injury?

Sorry, I misread Mystro's post.

Has the club given any indication how long Corey is out for? Originally they said it wasn't serious, but he’s missed 2 games now, and was clearly playing injured in the United game.

No statement regarding Corey from what I have seen. I don't really see why they would hide it if it was serious, it would affect ticket sales if it was home games, but they don't really have any.

While Corey is a fantastic player, I also believe he would not make it easy for medical staff as he is a bit different at times.

Are you suggesting that his hand injury from supposedly cutting an avocado was actually from him making a bong from a powerade bottle?

Cotton gets citizenship on Monday 6 April

So what position does the new import play? I've heard others on here say that the Cats could use another guard to help Cotton, but surely they go for a PF?

It would have to be a starting C or PF. Mooney is playing out of position at the moment so getting a C would help. But you could also argue that Mooney is playing really well at C so getting a starting PF to replace Travers/Bairstow would be the better option.

I guess it depends on who is available. I think they had planned on Plumlee but the delay has changed things there.

The only positive from that coaches challenge was that the score stood and it was Breakers ball. I envisaged the score being cancelled and a jump ball.

The best team in the competition the Wildcats keep producing

Inaugural NBL cup had to go to Perth really. It wouldn't feel right if it didn't.

Breakers are tough. Took a big third from Perth to win the game with Blanchfield streaky as usual. But Perth's next defence is next level. They unsettled Webster early with their physicality. Their scout on Iverson was also good with the back door cuts.

Whether you want to admit it or not, Perth are a well oiled machine and they deserve to be in the position they're in.

Perth are a good team and well coached too. They run the right sets for the right people and at the right time. Blanchfield got hot and they found him the ball. Last season against the Breakers I saw them do similar with Steindl. You then add the best scorer in the league and the best rebounder and it's tough to beat. But it would be great to see them play a full strength Breakers.

Best rebounder and 5 man.