John Rillie on roster changes for NBL27, pressures from fans and media and Bryce Cotton/Trevor Gleeson narratives

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Perth Wildcats head coach John Rillie joins the podcast to discuss the pressure of coaching one of the NBL's most successful clubs, the expectations that come with the Red Army, and what he has been building since taking over in 2022.

Host Dan Boyce chats with Rillie about Perth's recent semi-final exits, the scrutiny around the club, Bryce Cotton's departure, the growth of players like Ben Henshall and Elijah Pepper, and how the Wildcats are shaping their next championship contender.

Topics include:

• Taking over the Perth Wildcats after the finals streak ended
• The pressure of coaching Perth
• Fan criticism and the 2023 backlash
• The Trevor Gleeson era and modern NBL expectations
• Bryce Cotton's final season and departure
• The Mason Jones situation and roster fit
• Developing Ben Henshall, Elijah Pepper and Alexandre Sarr
• How Perth's style has evolved under Rillie
• Reviewing last season and the Wildcats' defensive jump
• What Perth still needs to become a Championship Series team

All of this and a whole lot more...