2020 SSN ROUND 7 – THUNDERBIRDS v VIXENS

Potgieter is not setting up for the rebound when Horjus shoots, she is wayyyy out. Not a good sign

If Kumwenda gets the ball out of the circle she doesn’t even look to the post for her fellow shooter. Tries to pass out to a midcourter and set herself up. Doesn’t work with her GA.

Doubt the stats would show it but It Eaton is having a great game. Makes her opponent make errors and sets Mannix up for the intercepts.

Pitman has schooled Eddy. Nankivell bearing Moloney. As brilliant as the Thunderbirds defence is I think it’s their midcourt that is laying the foundation for the win.

I feel like Eddy’s game has been alright, she’s forced Pitman into a lot of errors. Same can be said for Weston. I’d take Moloney off and have Watson/Honey in the midcourt, far more speed and two players who actually demand the ball.

Thwaites and Kumwenda are awkward but more effective. I think it’s good that it slows them down, when Philip’s on the midcourt makes too many brain snap errors.

Shamera Sterling 4 intercepts, 2 deflections and 2 rebounds. Emily Mannix 3 intercepts, 4 deflections and 1 rebound.

What I noticed with the stats was that both WA’s and both C’s have about the same GPTs and penalties…looks like pinballs out there in the centre court.

In recent times Watson has often been demanding, and receiving the ball very close to her team mate passing it; especially in the goal third. It avoids the 3 second call, but is it effective?

• This reply was modified 2 years, 7 months ago by JR.

Looks like Glasgow is coming in at GA to help with the attacking movement for the Thunderbirds, and the height may be helpful too