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Adelaide skipper Mitch McCarron chastised his teammates accusing them of leaking information to the press regarding the departure of coach CJ Bruton.
The 36ers were not pleased after the dismissal of head coach CJ Bruton due to the team’s poor performance.
Video of the event showed McCarron angrily addressing his teammates at a training session, questioning their loyalty to the team.
Ninnis has taken over the role of caretaker coach after Bruton’s ousting from the 36ers.
He stated that the responsibility for the poor showing rests with the players, coaches, and support staff.
The club’s chief executive expressed his thanks to Bruton while seeking a fresh direction for the team.
Adelaide Hall of Famer Ninnis was quoted expressing his disappointment over Bruton’s departure.
He also stressed the need for the team to find joy and start winning games once again.
Bruton’s time in charge of the 36ers was disappointing with only 27 wins from 67 games since 2022.
The 36ers are set to encounter Cairns Taipans in an upcoming game.
The coach’s dismissal was attributed to his struggles in leading the team to victory.
Bruton is known for his successful playing career in the NBL as well as for representing the Boomers in the Olympics.