Re: Mavericks – Shimona, Cardwell and Glasgow are all Goal Shooters. Glasgow has at least demonstrated a strong GA game at Fever although I understand she moved to Mavericks as she wanted to play GS. I think Mavericks need Sinclair as she is a more natural GA, with WA as a back up. I actually think it is Cardwell that needs to move – I would take Shimona as GS if you are looking to the future (very soon she will likely be the world’s best GS) and she already has a connection with Jovic and Sinclair. I think Cardwell is excellent at GS (she is simply not a GA) and if Wallam leaves the Firebirds I reckon Cardwell would be a great fit – she has already formed a combination with Dwan and think she would add more value to the Firebirds than she can at Mavericks – similar to what she did at the Thunderbirds where they needed her energy passion and the confidence to win. I also think she would likely link in well with Dunkley. But, whoever Firebirds sign for GS they need to make a 2 year commitment to put an end to the destabilisation that the rumours cause. I also think Firebirds need to target a tall strong GK and of course Ervin must be a target (although I do think the Ervin/Hinchcliff combo works nicely for SCL). Bruce could certainly add value to the Firebirds but as she is on a 3 year contract with SCL I guess this can’t occur unless both Bruce/SCL were willing. I like Kamo and Shearer but would probably go Kamo as a GD/GK back up for now but certainly would be looking to Shearer down the track.
I might be a bit out of the loop but not sure that NZ players will be in the SSN next year as contract negotiation will be starting very soon (officially)! I hope Palavi gets the opportunity at Swifts (or possibly Firebirds or Fever). But, Cholok is also suppose to be heading to SSN – Swifts or Giants or Firebirds? If Wallam leaves Firebirds where is she going – logically I would have thought Sydney although the rumours are Thunderbirds? I reckon Romelda is likely to stay at least 1 more year and why would she leave the Thunderbirds and why would the Thunderbirds let her go when she is playing so well and the combos work? It allows Austin to continue to develop her craft.
Just my very uninformed opinion!
