Screech and Roll

The Illawarra Hawks came into this season as defending champs… and somehow ended up on the brink.  In this solo episode, Chibbs sits down and works through seven clear reasons why it all went sideways. From early-season travel chaos and key injuries to roster misses, turnovers, rebounding issues, losing Trey Kell, and a bench that never quite showed up. It’s honest, a bit grim, but fair. No hot ta...

This one hurt. The Hawks lose a grim game of basketball in Perth and we’re officially at the point where a six-point deficit feels insurmountable. We unpack the worst first quarter imaginable, the free-throw numbers that don’t make any sense, and why it finally feels mathematically and emotionally cooked. We talk: Perth’s 37 free throws vs Illawarra’s 12 Why the Hawks feel capped at the stripe McG...

Another brutal week for the Illawarra Hawks, and we’re not sugarcoating it. We break down the heartbreaking overtime loss to South East Melbourne, the frustrating home defeat to the New Zealand Breakers, and why turnovers continue to bury this team, no matter how well they shoot it. We get stuck into the late-game execution issues, McGee’s shrinking role, free-throw discrepancies, and whether the...

The Christmas stretch is done, and the Illawarra Hawks came out with scars, lessons, and a couple of season-shaping wins. We break down a dominant defensive performance against Cairns, a gritty two-point escape over Tasmania, and a reality check against a red-hot Sydney Kings outfit at Qudos. From rebounding edges that mattered to shooting nights that didn’t, this episode covers what the Hawks did...

The Illawarra Hawks get the win over the Brisbane Bullets — but it’s one of those victories that still raises questions. Chibbsy goes solo to break down a messy but important NBL26 result, including JaVale McGee’s continued dominance, a huge energy shift sparked by Boali Bales, and why the Hawks’ rotations might finally be heading in the right direction. We dig into the stats that mattered: free t...

The Hawks somehow beat Phoenix in overtime… then turned around and got tormented by last-placed Cairns. QJ Peterson ties a club record with 42, McGee casually puts up 29 and 13, Hickey hands out dimes and turnovers, and the boys break down how a team can win one quarter and still nearly lose a game. We hand out Player of the Match, deliver a Chris Goulding Flop Award for the ages (congrats, John B...

Davo Hickey delivers one of the most chaotic, perfectly ugly game-winners you’ll ever see — a banked three from the logo that saves the Boomers after the broadcast drops out. We go through the whole Boomers–Tall Blacks madness: Vickerman subbing like it’s under-10s, Meninga detonating dunks, Cameron going Prime Kobe, Glover heating up, and the classic Hawks-style stress of watching it all unfold....

A massive episode of Screech & Roll as we break down two very different losses for the Illawarra Hawks. First, we look at the Adelaide collapse — a strong first half undone by a brutal third-quarter meltdown, Bryce Cotton’s emotional 31-point explosion, and a 50–35 rebounding beatdown. Then we move to the Melbourne heartbreaker: JaVale McGee’s 28-point masterpiece, QJ Peterson’s flamethrower s...

The Kings rolled into the Sandpit and handed us an afternoon we’d rather scrub from memory. Chibbs and Mad Dog break down the 98–71 disaster — the foul trouble, the turnovers, the defensive lapses, McGee getting dragged into no-mans-land, and the filthy tactics that had the crowd losing its mind. We hand out the Chris Goulding Flop Award (and yes, it’s well deserved), talk about Tyler Robertson tu...

The vibes are back in the Gong!  Chibbs and Mad Dog break down two massive Illawarra Hawks wins — first torching Melbourne United behind JaVale McGee’s 37-point domination, then rolling into Cairns for a Davo Hickey triple-double masterclass. We talk: McGee’s career-high and free-throw redemption arc Davo’s “better than MJ” triple-double QJ’s breakout off the bench The Chris Goulding Flop Award (s...

The Illawarra Hawks just survived the wildest week of the NBL season — from a Halloween horror show vs the Breakers to a gut-punch loss to the 36ers . Matt & Chibbsy break it all down in this week’s Screech & Roll : 🏀 JaVale McGee’s no-look magic and another double-double 🔥 Will “Davo” Hickey nearly drops a triple-double 🎭 Zylan Cheatham takes home the Chris Goulding Flop Award 💥 Tyler...

Hawks Stun Perth + Q.J. Peterson Arrives | Screech & Roll Podcast  Description: The Hawks just snatched one in Perth — a gritty 85–84 win thanks to Tyler Harvey and JaVale McGee combining for 48 points! 🦅🔥 In Episode 11 of Screech & Roll , Chibbsy and Mad Dog dive into: The 33-point 4th-quarter comeback that shocked Perth Wani Swaka Lo Buluk’s clutch plays and defensive lockdowns Ben Hen...

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 t...

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...

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 minu...

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...

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 th...

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 to...

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...

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...

The Hawks rumour mill is heating up — has JRoc been spotted at training? We break down what it could mean for Illawarra’s roster and where the holes still are. Mad Dog takes us through the NBL over/under futures market, and we dive into the brand-new NBL Ignite Cup — how it works, why it matters, and what it means for the Hawks this season. Plus, the return of our favourite stat that proves Davo H...

Chibbsy and Mad Dog (from 1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die ) break down the Hawks roster, from McGee to Blanchfield, the Davo Hickey hype, who fills the last spot, NBL Blitz matchups, and the first Chris Goulding Flop Award. If you love the NBL and the Illawarra Hawks, make sure you’re also tuning into these incredible podcasts that do amazing work covering the game: Hawks Hangout (The Basketb...