The Hawks just hit rock bottom — blown out 116–76 by the Phoenix in one of the ugliest games in team history.
Chibbsy, Mad Dog, and special guest Alex (our Melbourne correspondent) break down what went wrong, who still showed heart, and whether this team has any fight left before heading west to face the Perth Wildcats.

🦅 Topics this week:

• The “Phoenix Disaster of 2025”
• Why Angus Glover cooked the Gong
• McGee’s lone bright spot
• Jackson Ball’s promising debut
• The refs winning the Flop Award
• Preview: Hawks vs Wildcats (Round 6)

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The Hawks are BACK.
After cutting J-Roc loose, Illawarra returned to the Sandpit and absolutely dismantled the Brisbane Bullets 116–89 — their first triple-digit game of the season.

Chibbsy and Mad Dog break down everything that clicked:

• Tyler Harvey nearly dropping a triple-double
• Blanchfield stepping in as the on-court coach
• 7 Hawks in double digits
• McGee dominating again
• And the Chris Goulding Flop Award going to none other than… Tohi Smith-Milner.

Plus, a look ahead to Saturday’s clash with the South East Melbourne Phoenix and why this win might be the start of something big.

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Two games in, two losses — and the cracks are showing.
The reigning champs look out of rhythm, out of sync, and maybe out of answers.

Chibbsy and Mad Dog break down the rough start to the Hawks’ season, from the 117–88 thrashing in New Zealand to the 92–84 loss in Perth.
They dig into why JaVale’s big numbers aren’t translating to wins, how much Hickey’s absence hurts, and whether J-Roc’s minutes are killing momentum.

Plus:

• The Chris Goulding Flop Award goes international 🏆
• A fiery Player of the Match debate
• The 5 key stats and 4 talking points you need before the Hawks face Brisbane

If you bleed red and black, this episode is therapy.

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Illawarra fell short in a 91–86 thriller against Tasmania, despite a monster 32-point, 13-rebound night from JaVale McGee. We break down what went wrong, from free-throw disparity to three-point math, and why the Hawks’ depth is still a concern.

On this episode, we cover:

• Hawks vs JackJumpers recap: 24 lead changes and a tough whistle
• McGee’s dominant performance and Bayles’ steady minutes off the bench
• J-Roc struggles and why he’s not the answer in the guard rotation
• Around the Grounds: United’s hot start, Taipans’ nail-biters, and Kings at 0–2
• Preview: Perth Wildcats matchup — McGee vs Jo Lual-Acuil Jr, Windler’s rise, and Bayles vs Russo-Nance

Plus: Chibbsy and Mad Dog’s Player of the Match picks and the Chris Goulding Flop Award.

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Former Hawk Talor Goodall joins Chibbsy and Mad Dog on Screech and Roll for a deep dive into all things Illawarra. From his journey wearing the Hawks jersey to breaking down the team’s defensive identity, Talor brings sharp insights and plenty of stories from his playing days.

We cover the Hawks’ Singapore campaign, Tyler Harvey’s heroics, JaVale McGee’s impact, Biwali Bales’ rise, and why free throws could make or break the season. Plus, we get into the Montrezl Harrell fiasco, Adelaide’s roster shake-up, and the big news around Davo’s injury.

It’s Hawks talk with the energy of the Snakepit—raw, passionate, and a little unfiltered.

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The disrespect continues. Only 4 of 13 NBL experts have the reigning champion Illawarra Hawks in their Top 4 — and we’re fired up about it.

This week on Screech & Roll, Chibbs and Mad Dog break down:

• Biwali Bayles’ return and Jonah Antonio’s “unofficial” signing
• The full Hawks depth chart (spoiler: stacked)
• Why JaVale McGee could dominate the NBL like Bogut did
• The ongoing media disrespect toward the Hawks
• Around the grounds: Perth’s new weapon, Mason Jones, Phoenix cutting their “unicorn” import, Cairns’ latest setbacks, and the Breakers looking sharp
• Our NBL SuperCoach teams (yes, we hate ourselves for picking Kings)
• What’s actually at stake at the FIBA Intercontinental Cup

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The Illawarra Hawks are making moves — JaQuori McLaughlin is locked in as an import guard, JaVale McGee is bringing his championship DNA to the Gong, and Coach Justin Tatum isn’t holding back after a heated scrimmage with the Sydney Kings.

We dive into:

• McLaughlin’s journey from Washington high school star to the NBL.
• How Tatum plans to unleash JaVale as a defensive anchor and culture-setter.
• The controversy over “non-basketball plays” and protecting marquee imports.
• Bryce Cotton finally becoming an Aussie — what it means for Perth and Adelaide.
• The Hawks’ looming showdowns with Flamengo and a stacked G League United squad.

Hot takes, player deep dives, and all the NBL storylines that matter — live from the Gong.

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The Hawks got smacked by Adelaide, then turned around and torched Perth in the Blitz. McLaughlin lit it up like an import on trial, Griscti had the flop to end all flops, and we size up Illawarra’s first crack at the Intercontinental Cup in Singapore.

We break down the games, hand out our Player of the Match picks, dish out the Chris Goulding Flop Award, and ask the big question: should the Hawks lock in Jroc now or keep shopping?

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