Daryl Corletto says comments made after his departure from the Tigers had a negative impact on him and others in the Breakers squad. Photo / Getty Images
The fires have cooled a little but Daryl Corletto and his Breakers teammates are still intent on a spot of revenge against the Melbourne Tigers in Auckland tonight.
The veteran Australian sharpshooter has his own axe to grind after an acrimonious departure from his former club, while his fellow Breakers
are still smarting over the nature of their defeat to the Tigers in Melbourne in round three.
That match featured a late technical foul call on Cedric Jackson that all-but handed the Tigers a 67-64 victory, and the defending champions a first loss this season.
Corletto believes his battle of words with Trevor Gleeson over the Tigers' coach's decision to cut him for Patty Mills may have had a negative impact on the Breakers in that first encounter.
"Last time there was a lot more emotion, heading back home in front of family and friends," Corletto said. "And a few comments were made by [Gleeson] before we got back to Melbourne. It took a toll on myself and a few of the players. This time it's just another game and the boys are ready."
