Wildcats coach Rillie criticises rebounding after loss to Illawarra

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 1 Nov, 03:20 · Archive

Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie criticised his players' rebounding effort after they lost 105-98 to Illawarra on Saturday.

Perth Wildcats lost 105-98 to Illawarra at RAC Arena on Saturday night. Coach John Rillie called a time-out during the third quarter and addressed his team on court, keeping them standing rather than sitting to ensure broadcasters would hear his words.

Rillie directed his criticism entirely at rebounding. The Wildcats were outrebounded 45-31 for the game, including 14-5 in the second quarter. In the first half, Illawarra won offensive rebounds nine to one. During one sequence in the third quarter, as Illawarra's lead grew to double figures, no Perth player contested a rebound after a Dylan Windler three-point attempt, whilst Illawarra teammates competed for the ball.

Rillie said certain aspects of play should be brought every night. 'To me, there's certain aspects of the game that you should bring every night, and that's one of them. That's why they won,' he said. 'Our effort in that area was not at a level to win a game like that. If you rebound at a high level, you give yourself a chance when you can't find the rhythm. The disappointing thing for me is just our willingness to go pursue the rebound.'

How it is being reported

• Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie is sick of watching his players losing rebounds and unleashed massive sprayPerth Wildcats coach John Rillie delivered an almighty spray to his players during the third quarter of Saturday night’s loss to Illawarra, and his anger was directed purely towards one part of the game.Perth Now · 1 Nov, 03:04
• Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie is sick of watching his players losing rebounds and unleashed massive sprayPerth Wildcats coach John Rillie delivered an almighty spray to his players during the third quarter of Saturday night’s loss to Illawarra, and his anger was directed purely towards one part of the game.The West Australian · 1 Nov, 03:04

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