2022 ANZP ROUND 9

I’d be taking Dunn regardless of the fitness test. Let’s go on shooting stats and consistency for shooters. I’ve never seen Dunn get benched for the Pulse except in garbage time when they put some of the development players on for a run.
I mean what re they going to do – take Ekenasio, Wilson, Mes and Nweke?? That would be interesting if that happens if there’s a clutch game against aussie. Those players would definitely not be selected based on consistency and current form then.
With regards to Nweke and the manhandling, it would have been real but maybe Fitzpatrick and Karaka can put her through some training drills. They are two of the most physical defenders we have in the NZ league.

• This reply was modified 2 years, 4 months ago by Kwkiwi.

How does the captaincy work? Is it each new competition a new one is selected? In the past when they’ve gone away & come back they generally haven’t had the captain title back

There’s an article today on Ameliaranne and how she didn’t appreciate how difficult coming back was going to be with two children, commuting Wellington to Tauranga (sometimes with one or both with her) and on to games, a husband working full time etc etc.
From what is said she is realistic that she may not reach the required standard for CG.

I think if we are going to try and select the squad or travelling teams ourselves we really need to look outside the square as I am certain there will be surprises.

Looks like Lokotui just did her knee

Lokotui was replaced by Elliot after 5mins in first quarter.

Pulse changes for second quarter – Pederson on at C (heavily bandaged kneed), Gordon to WD.

For Steel Tui was replaced by G Heffernan after about 10 in the first quarter.