Great game but I’m biased coming from Welly. Pulse just too good and game was pretty much decided after the first quarter. Really demonstrated to me the value of the 2 point shot they are running in the Suncorp which enables teams to keep in the game if they have good long shooters and catch up even if they are behind 10 or 12 goals.
Whole Pulse team impressed, particularly Gordon. Dunn showed her strength on the hold, Watson, one of the premium defenders in the NZ league, just went flying, a couple of times in encounters with Dunn. Would be so interesting to see how the Pulse team lined up against some of the Suncorp teams. I believe Dunn would be physically strong enough to compete in that league against the likes of Mentor, Weston, Jenner etc.
The NZ teams have to try and get some exposure in the Suncorp league, it’s just that much faster and more physical. NZ players are going to be disadvantaged if they do not get to play in that league. I really do believe we squeaked home in the World Cup on the back of Folau’s long shooting. Will be very interesting to see how the Ferns do without Folau if the trans tasman internationals are played.
