National Basketball League 2008/09 sideplot #328: Julius Hodge did not receive payments on time from the Adelaide 36ers, consequently did not turn up for a game and has now left the team. The details in between these key points are a bit he-said-she-said, however the fact remains that he has now left the team.

Members of the Sixers, including coach Scott Ninnis have claimed that Hodge’s departure will reduce the distraction to the team and that they can now get on with business. Without a doubt, Hodge is one of the most talented players to have ever played in the NBL. The claim is that he was not as team-oriented as some other players. Hodge refutes this.

Finally, Hodge has come out and told his side of the story on the issue: