It finally feels different.
This week on Bullets Nation, Tracy Malone and special guest Mort unpack a huge turning point for the Brisbane Bullets. The return of Jonny Drama, the early impact of DMAC as head coach, and a visible shift in confidence, freedom, and identity on the floor.
We break down the win over the New Zealand Breakers, the gritty contest against Melbourne United, and why Tyrell Harrison is once again playing like the premier big man Brisbane needs him to be.
There’s talk of:
Coaching philosophy and structure
Crowd energy and game-day experience
Defensive effort, offensive flow, and belief
Refs, replays, and why fans want to feel connected to the game
Why loving your club sometimes means saying the hard things out loud
This is proper hoops chat. No hot takes. No pretending everything’s fine when it isn’t.
If you’re a rusted-on Bullets fan or an NBL tragic who loves the game beyond the box score, this episode is for you.
Bullets Nation is back and… yeah, it’s been one of those weeks. Stu Lash has stepped down as head coach, Darryl “DMAC” McDonald takes the interim reins, and Brisbane’s trip to face the Southeast Melbourne Phoenix turns into another brutal reality check: a 107–78 loss, 28 turnovers, and only two Bullets in double figures.
Tracy Malone holds the line for the fans (because fans don’t get traded), breaks down what went wrong on court, what DMAC said in the post-game presser, and why the Bullets’ problems look bigger than whoever is holding the clipboard. There’s also love for the Bullets Nation community, a call-out for the group chat crew, and a fresh push to bring back proper Aussie nicknames for players.
Plus: the coaching search chatter heats up (Trevor Gleeson or better), the injury/body count keeps rising, and the big question gets asked again, louder this time: what have we learned about this club’s direction and decision-making?
Get involved in the comments, message us to join the Bullets Nation group chat, and buckle up for a big week ahead: Breakers at home (Teddy Bear Toss) and Melbourne United on Saturday night.
A big episode of Bullets Nation as Tracy Malone, Scott Husband, and Cameron Pawluck break down a chaotic week for the Brisbane Bullets.
We cover the losses to Illawarra and Perth, the ongoing issues with turnovers, defence, and coaching, plus a detailed recap of the Bullets Members Forum. The Johnny Drama campaign, fan frustration, ownership accountability, and the future direction of the club are all on the table.
No spin. No sugar-coating. Just honest NBL discussion from fans who care deeply about this club.
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This week on Bullets Nation, we dive into the mess, the madness, and the moments of accidental comedy that define the Bullets season so far. We unpack the Adelaide blowout, the defensive issues that never get fixed, the coach’s confusing messages, and the rising frustration across the fan base.
We review the JFL injury rumour saga, the state of trust between the club and supporters, and the ripple effect of losing the game day experience without Jonny Drama. There’s also a rundown of fan reactions, our social engagement highlights, YouTube shout-outs, and a very special nod to our favourite anonymous thumbs-down visitor.
Finally, we preview the upcoming games, talk honestly about where this team is heading, and make some predictions based on… well… what we’re seeing, not what we’re hoping for.
A raw, real, and passionate episode from Bullets fans who refuse to look away.
This week we go deep. Deep into the Bullets’ inconsistencies, deep into coaching questions, deep into trade fantasies that might actually make sense, and deep into why Derek Rucker’s Top 15 list triggered half the league.
We update the Jonny Drama petition, pull apart the club’s obsession with “championship experience,” read out the Bullets’ mid-season report card like a fed-up schoolteacher, and settle on who should be in the starting five after the break.
We talk Boomers vs Tall Blacks, how our Bullets players performed, and whether Adelaide will run straight through us or whether we might shock them with the unknown.
Plus, a brilliant listener question: will we see a female head coach in the NBL? We give the truthful answer, even though we didn’t like it.
Big topics. Big opinions. Big love for this club.
Bullets family, you’re home.
This week’s episode goes deep into everything happening on and off the court. Tracy, Scott and Cam unpack the members bar Q&A, the owner’s surprise appearance, the Jonny Drama saga, the petition, the JFL return, the Jaylen Adams departure, and why fans are reaching breaking point.
The trio analyse the Phoenix loss in detail: turnovers, defensive effort, perimeter breakdowns, shot creation problems, Tyrell’s confidence, Holt’s emergence, Murray’s underuse and the team’s overall lack of cohesion. They explore the impact of coaching inexperience, missing roster pieces, and why the Bullets are far too easy to scout.
There’s honest talk about finals chances, club spending, GM decisions, culture, community, and what needs to change for Brisbane to stop the slide.
It’s straight-talk, zero sugar-coating, and every Bullets fan will feel seen.
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Jonny Drama, ownership questions, coaching gaps, Prather’s injury, United’s relentless defence, and the Phoenix clash coming up. A big week, a bigger episode. Let’s talk about what’s actually going on inside the Brisbane Bullets.
It’s been one of the most chaotic weeks in Bullets land, and we’re not tiptoeing around any of it.
We break down the drama behind Jonny’s exit, the murky organisational decisions, the coaching growing pains, and the widening gap between what fans expect and what’s being delivered. We dig into the Melbourne game, the defensive lapses, the late fightback, and the hard questions about development and leadership.
We also unpack:
🏀What a hardware fixation issue actually means for Casey Prather
🏀The new signing, Terry Taylor
🏀The missing GM of Basketball
🏀Ownership invisibility
🏀The FIBA break impact
🏀 Who needs to step up in the Phoenix clash
Honest. Frustrated. Hopeful. And very, very real.
The Brisbane Bullets are back in the win column - and we are loving it! Tracy, Scott, and Cam break down the Tassie game, celebrate Norto’s return, and call out the defence that finally showed up. We talk rotation, minutes, and whether this team can find consistency before Melbourne. 🏀
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This week we’re celebrating a huge road win against Tasmania - and being happily wrong about our predictions. With Mitch Norton and Jacob Holt back on the floor, we’re breaking down what finally clicked and what still needs tightening before the showdown with New Zealand and Melbourne.
🏀 Norton’s leadership and how he changes team culture
🏀 Tyrell Harrison’s dominance in the post (feed the big man early!)
🏀 The Holt debut - can he be our missing big?
🏀 Casey Prather’s minutes and how long he can sustain them
🏀 The new “three-guard candy store” - Adams, Norton, and Devers
🏀 Whether Brisbane can climb into the NBL’s top four defensively
🏀 Fans, culture, and calling out negativity - we’re not a cult, we’re a community
We also preview the coming matchups - New Zealand on Wednesday, Melbourne on Saturday - and keep the banter flowing.
It’s real basketball talk for real Bullets fans.
🎙️ Hosted by Tracy Malone with Scott Husband and Cameron Pawluck.
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Bullets Nation unpacks Round 7 of the NBL season
🏀 Recap of the win over Cairns and the crushing loss to Sydney
🏀 Honest chat about the team’s identity, slow starts, and coaching
🏀 Deep dive into Prather’s defensive position, Tyrell’s struggles, and Dakota Mathias’ debut
🏀 Rant-worthy takes on game-day atmosphere, crowd numbers, and the missing “Jonny Drama” energy
🏀 Real talk about coaching accountability, slow starts, and what needs to change
🏀 Plus: the $10,000 half-court shot highlight, Halloween fun, and behind-the-scenes volunteer issues
🏀 Predictions for the next game against Tasmania and who needs to step up
This week on Bullets Nation, your host Tracy Malone and co-hosts Scott Husband, and Cameron Pawluck dive deep into a rollercoaster round of NBL action for the Brisbane Bullets.
The crew relives the highs of the Thursday night win against Cairns - a connected team performance, standout minutes from Murray, Ducas, and Devers, and a promising debut from Dakota Mathias - before breaking down the reality check that came just 48 hours later with the brutal home loss to Sydney.
It’s an unfiltered, passionate look at what’s working, what’s not, and what has to change. Tracy calls out the gaping hole in the defensive lineup, the absence of big men, and the puzzling coaching calls around player rotations and timeouts. Cameron and Scott dissect how the Bullets’ slow starts keep derailing their chances, and together they question whether the coaching staff truly understand the roots of the problem.
The conversation doesn’t stop at the scoreboard - they dive into game-day atmosphere too. From Halloween dress-ups and the return of Adam’s voice to the mic, to the missing magic of Jonny Drama, the crew debate whether entertainment and crowd engagement are helping or hurting the home court vibe.
Expect rants, real talk, and a few laughs as they touch on:
The gap between strong culture and weak communication
Volunteers left hanging this season
The infamous “no replay during coach’s challenge” problem
Coaching accountability, team leadership, and fan frustration
And a $10,000 half-court shot that saved the night
The team finish with a look ahead to the clash against Tasmania - can the Bullets bounce back or are we staring down another rebuild?
This is raw, real fan commentary. No spin, no PR polish - just the heart of Bullets Nation, talking hoops, heart, and hard truths.
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In this episode of Bullets Nation we discussed🏀 Trivia Thursday winner🏀 Our comeback over New Zealand Breakers🏀 Our loss to Southeast Melbourne Phoenix🏀 The game day experience🏀 Bring Johnny Drama back!🏀 Next game preview V Cairns and Sydney Kings🏀 Yeah/Nah
In this episode of Bullets Nation we covered.
🏀 Tuesday Trivia - well done Donna
🏀 Fox Sports podcast on Bullets Crisis
🏀 Jaylen Adams disciplinary action and coming off the bench
🏀 Ariana and Casey Prather citizenship🏀 Brisbane Bullets V Perth Wildcats
🏀 Brisbane Bullets V Melbourne United
🏀 Chris Anstey believes Bullets have no culture🏀 Game preview Brisbane Bullets V New Zealand Breakers
🏀 Game preview Brisbane Bullets V SouthEast Melbourne Phoenix
🏀 Yeah/Nah
🏀 Ariana Prather the Queen of NBL commentating🏀 Who are we calling on to step up
Trivia Thursday Winner Shout Out
Game review Brisbane Bullets V Illawarra Hawks
Listener questions answered.
Should we sack the coach?
Game preview Brisbane Bullets V Perth Wildcats, then Melbourne United.
Who are we calling on?
Yeah Nah.
We have the winner of Thursday Trivia.Game review for Brisbane Bullets game against Tasmania Jack Jumpers.We talked about that last flop call.We went deep into Stu Lash as a coach and what people are saying.We reviewed our next game against the Illawarra Hawks.2 new segments....Who are we calling upon to step up?And Yeah/Nah.With your hosts, Tracy Cam and Scott.
In this episode we cover round 2 of the 25/26 NBL for the Brisbane Bullets where we played Cairns Taipans and Adelaide 36ers. We then previewed our upcoming first home game against Tasmania JackJumpers.
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We speak about the Brisbane Bullets Foundation members event at the High Performance Centre. The online members forum with Mal Watts and Stu Lash. The first round game against New Zealand Breakers and the schedule for the Bullets this season. As well as our next game against Cairns.
In this episode we gave our thought on the Brisbane Bullets Pre-season game against Melbourne United on the Sunshine Coast.
We spoke about what we like and what concerns us.
We also gave our predictions for the team we believe will win the championship this season.
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In this episode we talked over the Brisbane Bullets games at the NBL Blitz pre-season tournament.
We played Sydney Kinds and Melbourne United.
We discussed both games and at the end Tracy goes on a rant about that 4th quarter against Melbourne.
In this first episode of Bullets Nation for the 2025/26 NBL Season we go through the new team and give our opinions and look at the Brisbane Bullets first Pre-Season game.
In this episode I spoke with Damien Torrie a long term Brisbane Bullets Foundation Member. We spoke about how Damien became a fan and his memories of the Bullets over the years.
New Era, Fresh Energy
In this first episode of Bullets Nation Podcast, we dive into highlights from the recent Brisbane Bullets members meeting featuring new Head Coach Stu Lash and CEO Malcolm Watts.
Your host Tracy Malone is joined by Scott Husband and we unpack what was shared about the club's direction, leadership vision, and the fresh energy building behind the scenes. We also explore whispers of possible new signings and what they could mean for the season ahead.
And of course, we take a moment to honour and thank Jason Cadee for his contribution, leadership, and heart over the years after his recent retirement.
This episode sets the tone for what’s to come. New season, new voices—we’re all in.
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