If Jack McVeigh isn’t eccentric, his take on life is at least a little off kilter.

It’s why his cheeky analogy, before his first game in Tasmania since signing with Cairns after guiding the JackJumpers to a title two seasons ago, didn’t surprise.

He had the last laugh after the Taipans sprung a 75-69 upset at Launceston on Saturday, just their third win in 11 games this year.

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“It (build up) has definitely been funny because it’s not like I’m an ex where I’m stalking their Instagram and get mad when they’re doing well,” he told the broadcast pre game.

“It’s like when you’re best friends and go your separate ways, and you always check in and are che

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