NBL Players Poll reveal Perth Wildcats Challenge Stadium best venue

Perth fans probably already knew this but it is good to get a confirmation from the people that would know the best. In the annual poll by NBL players about various questions, Perth's Challenge Stadium was voted most intimidating and best venue as well as having the most vocal fans. The poll is a very interesting look at what NBL players are thinking about various issues and perceptions. 


2010/11 NBL PLAYERS' CHOICE POLL RESULTS

Who is the best shooter in the league?
Kirk Penney (New Zealand) 46%
James Harvey (Gold Coast) 17%
Darren Ng (Adelaide) 11%

Who is the best point guard in the league?
Damian Martin (Perth Wildcats) 27%
Adam Gibson (Gold Coast Blaze) 24%
CJ Bruton (New Zealand Breakers) 16%

Who is the best defender in the league?
Damian Martin (Perth Wildcats) 20%
Dillon Boucher         (New Zealand Breakers) 16%
Adam Gibson (Gold Coast Blaze) 16%

Who is the best passer in the league?
Kevin Braswell (New Zealand Breakers) 23%
CJ Bruton (New Zealand Breakers) 15%
Dillon Boucher (New Zealand Breakers) 10%
Stephen Hoare (Gold Coast Blaze) 10%

Who is the best rebounder in the league?
Mika Vukona (New Zealand Breakers) 45%
Luke Nevill (Melbourne Tigers) 9%
Jacob Holmes (Adelaide 36ers) 7%
Anthony Petrie (Gold Coast Blaze) 7%

Which team has the deepest bench in the NBL?
Perth 55%
Gold Coast 21%
New Zealand 13%

Who is the best athlete in the league?
Thomas Abercrombie (New Zealand Breakers) 83%
Lucas Walker (Melbourne Tigers) 17%

Who is the best dunker in the league?
Thomas Abercrombie (New Zealand Breakers) 79%
Lucas Walker (Melbourne Tigers) 11%
Pero Vasiljevic (Gold Coast Blaze) 10%

Who is the best hustler in the league?
Brad Robbins (Perth Wildcats) 30%
Dillon Boucher (New Zealand Breakers) 23%
Mika Vukona (New Zealand Breakers) 22%

Who is the toughest player to guard in the paint?

Luke Nevill (Melbourne Tigers) 23%
Matt Knight (Perth Wildcats) 10%
Julian Khazzouh (Sydney Kings) 8%

Who is the toughest player to guard on the perimeter?
Kirk Penney (New Zealand Breakers) 32%
Gary Ervin (Wollongong Hawks) 20%
CJ Bruton (New Zealand Breakers) 12%

Which player is the most intimidating to play against?
Matt Knight (Perth Wildcats) 24%
Shawn Redhage (Perth Wildcats) 18%
Wade Helliwell (Melbourne Tigers) 14%

Which player is the best sportsman (fairest) in the league?
Damian Martin (Perth Wildcats) 15%
Russell Hinder         (Townsville Crocodiles) 9%
Mat Campbell           (Wollongong Hawks) 6%

Which player talks the most trash of any player in the NBL?
CJ Bruton (New Zealand Breakers) 30%
Cameron Tragardh (Melbourne Tigers) 16%
Russell Hinder (Townsville Crocodiles) 14%

Which current NBL coach (other than your own) would you most like to play for?
Joey Wright (Gold Coast Blaze) 34%
Rob Beveridge (Perth Wildcats) 20%
Gordie McLeod (Wollongong Hawks) 18%

Who is the most versatile player in the NBL (talented in multiple positions)?
Glen Saville (Wollongong Hawks) 27%
Cameron Tragardh (Melbourne Tigers) 16%
Stephen Weigh (Perth Wildcats) 9%

Which current NBL player constantly improves himself the most, year in year out?
Damian Martin (Perth Wildcats) 21%
Anthony Petrie (Gold Coast Blaze) 13%
Thomas Abercrombie (New Zealand Breakers) 13%

Which current NBL player would you pay to see?
Kirk Penney (New Zealand Breakers) 29%
Thomas Abercrombie (New Zealand Breakers) 21%
CJ Bruton (New Zealand Breakers) 12%

Which is the toughest venue to play in (other than your own)?
Perth 66%
Townsville 10%
Cairns 8%

Which is the best venue to play in (other than your own)?
Perth 39%
Townsville 26%
Adelaide 11%

Which team has the most vocal fans in the league (other than your own)?
Perth 71%
Townsville 11%
Wollongong 5%
Sydney 5%

Which team has the most knowledgeable fans in the league (other than your own)?
Adelaide 60%
Townsville 11%
Perth 11%

Who is the best referee in the league?
Michael Aylen 41%
Scott Butler 38%

Which team has the best mascot in the league (other than your own)?
Joe Blake (Cairns Taipans) 40%
The Croc (Townsville Crocodiles) 40%
The Lion (Sydney Kings) 4%