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.