Chelsea Seagulls (196950) - Yodabig - Calamari - ABBLCurrent Total Salary: $ 737 700Starting 5 Salary: $ 487 786PG: Barton Melmeth (16765388) SG: Matt Mottram (10839063) SF: Marko Sperbert (10748693)PF: Gary Lawrance (12019302)C: Olli Krentschker (8052321)Key Player: Gary Lawrance (12019302)Formerly nurtured by Australia's own diva, Shanmag, the Australian national star is one to look out for when facing the Seagulls. Can play a variety of roles making him a difficult matchup. Built like a brick wall and capable of draining treys.Prediction: 4th (7-4)A slow start in the ABBL this season but will surely get his act together. Don't expect much chop and changes this season, so expectations for Seagulls are high to finish in a Fishbowl playoffs spot.
Western Titans (38765) - Robhoe - Calamari - II.4Current Total Salary: $ 405 072Starting 5 Salary: $ 358 326PG: Roman Muggleton (12019535) SG: Marino Gaggini (8179166) SF: Konstantine Shavgulidze (13641620)PF: Bento Filho (14853013)C: Uditi Samdup (10839360)Key Player: Bento Filho (14853013)An early season injury to key big man Bento but fingers cross for the Titans that he will be ready in the Fishbowl to cause havoc like he has done so far in division II.Prediction: 10th (3-8)The Titans have established a very strong division II team but how will they be able to handle themselves this season against some of the ABBL teams.
Guanzheng Goldfish (38642) - abigfishy - Calamari - II.2Current Total Salary: $ 466 010Starting 5 Salary: $ 338 505PG: Will Johnson (21092865) SG: Xie Guanzheng (11323951) SF: Virgil Wang (18085583)PF: Ofek Kabilio (8154501)C: Szymon Zapisek (4848152)Key Player: Xie Guanzheng (11323951)When the franchise has change their name to name after you then you know you have heavy burdens to fulfill. Beware though, sometimes Xie can go under the radar as even the Goldfish manager himself is too focused on his Willy and Wang.Prediction: 8th (4-7)Not to be underestimated. The Goldfish know what it takes to win as they were in the ABBL last season. One of the favoured division II teams to bounce back up so will be raring to go and expect some good results in the Fishbowl.
Moorditj Magick (196389) - Matty8 - Calamari - II.4Current Total Salary: $ 284 229Starting 5 Salary: $ 207 872PG: Johnny Dogan (21093777) SG: Marcelo RodrÃguez (19280995) SF: Florian Kirchlengern (17900644)PF: Johann Stümer (8446018)C: Mikhail Dagiagnao (8211043)Key Player: Johnny Dogan (21093777)Former U21 star Johnny Dogan will finally get to flex his muscle against the real stars in Buzzerbeater. Will be a threat from long range so beware of leaving him wide open beyond the arc.Prediction: 12th (0-11)Newly promoted division III team suddenly in the strongest Fishbowl league filled with ABBL teams and top division II. Will find himself struggling early on but maybe capable of sneaking a win or two depending on squad management.
Koopasaurus (196370) - Koopasaurus - Sharks - ABBLCurrent Total Salary: $ 695 767Starting 5 Salary: $ 477 930PG: Derryn Scrimgeour (19609249) SG: Alfred Rooney (10023138) SF: Wazza Kennerley (6863683)PF: Mohd Syamsuri bin Mat Noor (12019219)C: Avner Fishenzon (16745292)Key Player: Avner Fishenzon (16745292)Initially I was going to write up about former franchise saviour Wazza but surely the newest saviour in the Koopasaurus franchise deserves a mention? Fishenzon known for fishing and destroying rival big men by sinking his hook shots.Prediction: 5th (6-5)A very deep front court that will match any team in the Fishbowl. However training guards could be the Koopasaurus downfall as they won't have much depth to cover any injuries.
Urmummas (196417) - Urmummas - Sharks - ABBLCurrent Total Salary: $ 812 256Starting 5 Salary: $ 599 129PG: Jaak Vahi (8193047) SG: Rahav Nissan (7503121) SF: Théo Cougnaud (5962697)PF: Sun Cunming (9471882)C: Dennis Totengco (12187643)Key Player: Sun Cunming (9471882)One of Australia's best big men. If the moon is a ping pong ball then the sun is a basketball. Cunming was born and bred to become a basketball freak! He's a rock in defence but also deadly in the clutch to take that J shot. His favourite move is the slam dunk, so get out of the way!Prediction: 2nd (10-1)Currently holds the highest total salaries in all of ABBL. Are Urmummas a group of aging stars in their prime or just senior citizens? Will they ensure that Urmummas success in not only the ABBL but also the Fishbowl? Time will tell.
Baxter Bogans (38751) - Trikster - Sharks - II.4Current Total Salary: $ 475 431Starting 5 Salary: $ 430 510PG: Andrians Helvigs (15003603) SG: Davis Mercado (14642202) SF: Hannes Allandi (16913690)PF: José Gabriel Tesone (21618042)C: Damiano Fazzone (2938789)Key Player: Fatty Dick (21093243)The Bogan's secret weapon, Mr Fatty Dick. He might only draw a paycheck but this guy is a player. So watch out ladies and gents. ;)Prediction: 9th (4-7)Another ABBL team that was demoted to division II this season and will be looking to make amends. Will definitely be one of the strongest division II teams but will he be able to match the ABBL teams with such a depleted front court.
TeamAkuma (38644) - akuma - Sharks - II.3Current Total Salary: $ 335 228Starting 5 Salary: $ 296 394PG: Clinton Abimbola (14845518) SG: Avery Maclean (19610221) SF: Janar Hint (9583094)PF: Krzysztof Pasierb (9659793)C: Ky Smeltz (10071569)Key Player: Ky Smeltz (10071569)The FATCAT is back in the house! If you don't know the history behind this fatcat then prepared to get owned. Not to be underestimated after going missing for so many seasons, he was only preparing his return after spending two seasons with Urmummas to bring them all the way to the ABBL.Prediction: 11th (1-10)Will be hoping Smeltz can break a few hearts but need a couple of additions otherwise only expect to be making up the numbers in the West.
Lewisham Wombats (38600) - mllama - Kingfish - ABBLCurrent Total Salary: $ 799 846Starting 5 Salary: $ 672 395PG: Hahi bin Awang (9470577) SG: Leszek Anczykowski (8217775) SF: Birol Yalduz (10657749)PF: Antonio Manfrotto (8078216)C: Vilimantas Laumianskas (18114753)Key Player: Antonio Manfrotto (8078216)Defending ABBL MVP. An offensive beast that is unstoppable when given the ball. He has only one weakness and that is the refs. Foul him out before he cause a havoc to your team.Prediction: 3rd (9-2)As the current top team in Australia, will definitely be one of the favourites to take take out and defend his Fishbowl crown this season. Need I say anymore0
Black Label Society (38624) - DireWolf - Kingfish - ABBLCurrent Total Salary: $ 561 000Starting 5 Salary: $ 422 616PG: Shaun McArthur (12525988) SG: Gary Howorth (12578135) SF: Du Phùng (16763752)PF: Anton Chmelár (9697589)C: Fang Yongjia (11821155)Key Player: Shaun McArthur (12525988)One of Australia's best guards who can pretty much do it all. Can shoot, pass and defend, very few weaknesses. You can't stop him, you can only hope to contain him.Prediction: 7th (5-6)Needs a big improvement in his front court if he is to threaten for the crown otherwise will be only in the middle of the pack.
Chumunga (38753) - tremell - Kingfish - ABBLCurrent Total Salary: $ 796 216Starting 5 Salary: $ 615 105PG: Glen Tidwell (17740356) SG: Francis Masters (12578135) SF: Gerd Jahe (10951836)PF: Nigel Cubby (9441854)C: Alexey Berestetskiy (9493156)Key Player: Alexey Berestetskiy (9493156)One of the most dangerous big men. This Russian star player is unstoppable in the low post. But he is no one trick pony as in the defence, don't expect anybody to easily to get past his guard defending the rim.Prediction: 1st (11-0)After a season of tanking in the ABBL, this time Chumunga will mean business and that means they will be one of the favourites to take the crown.
Slam ! (196147) - Johnno - Kingfish - ABBLCurrent Total Salary: $ 564 789Starting 5 Salary: $ 526 053PG: Roger Zacaroli (13436386) SG: Luo Zheng Qi (11088108) SF: Jakub Luszczynski (4846331)PF: Calixto Delgadillo (4751871)C: Rãzvan Muresan (8224045)Key Player: Luo Zheng Qi (11088108)One of the better Fishbowl guards going around. Will definitely shoot the lights out if you don't guard him properly.Prediction: 6th (6-5)Great starting 5 but the Slam boys may need more depth if they are to beat the top teams. Expect to be a mid tier team.