@mcleod we only lost by a couple, it was nothing crazy. Can easily be turned around.
Listened to the latest Inside Netball podcast. Where the topic was the SF Squads. Adine and Anna Stanley were both very disappointed that Peta Toeava didn’t even make the squad. Both saying that DNT needs to rethink some of these fitness standards.
Some valid points they made, saying there’s no one else in the midcourt that has the power, strength and precision of the pass like Toeava.
Anna could understand both sides of the decision. Her main thing is how are these girls not hitting the bench mark? She did question the S&C coaches at franchise level, asking are they doing enough? And that they also (or do they) need to be held more accountable?
IMO 16.2 (although on the podcast they said 16.8) is not that high. I am somewhat baffled that there’s players in the ANZP that can’t hit that 🤷♂️
Adine feels there’s more behind-the-scenes to it. I listened to an old podcast with Rob Wright (Coco & CBass hosts). He was asked to name the best player he’s coached in each position. The WA he couldn’t split between Kim Green and Peta Toeava. He said she has one of the best brains in the business. I do wonder if that clashes with DNT, cause that’s also what she’s known for too?
DNT was interviewed and asked the same question. Her choice was Gina Crampton. She likes and rates safe.
