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Aussie attack end looked a bit clunky at times – especially once Austin came off. Glad to see her have a good couple of games for Australia and show what she can truly do. Garbin needs to work on her shot, the shooting percentage is too low for this level. She does all this great work to take the ball, but doesn’t finish it off ( it’s frustrating to watch).
Fadoju should have been POTM- she was phenomenal. Player of the series really.
I swear I saw something about a possible quad series in January?
Yep shining light of this series was def Fadoju.
Key points are how underdone England have looked, a result of holding onto certain players for too long and not having the next lot of youngins coming through thatll stand up internationally.
Aussie have been solid enough but when you seriously look at what theyve done the last two series. They really only have Brazill maybe coming back in and they’ve looked shaky. Both England and NZ have seen and played against basically their NWC team and will learn how to combat it.
Attacking end is a big ? for Aussie. Garbin stood up but then has been a little down on finishing off goals, she seems a bit lax on the finish. Wallam doesn’t have what it takes to play an international tournament. She has been found wanting in this series and that’s without versing a Jamaica or NZ defence unit. She’s too one dimensional and I don’t really think she has the seasons or years (as she is 28) or athleticism to be any different. She’s very unsteady on her feet and landing imo. Austin is good when she’s good but can also clutter the space and try to help the middies too much. Wood is the same but also seems to not be able to run out a full game anymore. Dwyer might be a bit too green atm. Koenen was steady enough but needs another dimension than her baseline and jump.
Defence end its a toss up between RBD and Turner for the 4th defender spot. Midcourt I a bit tougher to decide on if they want an attacking or defensive midcourt. Goalers has to be Koenen, Garbin, Wood and Austin. Dark horse is Dwyer to slide in. Also is it a def that Bueta is unavailable for NWC?
Sorry for a lot of words lol
- This reply was modified 2 years, 3 months ago by Nate.
Yeah, I’m pretty sure there’s a Quad Series coming up.
Worked out the fantasy Netball scores for these tests, and Fadoju has tonight recorded the highest-ever score using this points system…
Test 1: Aus 55 v Eng 54
169 . Maddy Proud
121 . Sophie Garbin
111 . Paige Hadley
104 . Sarah Klau
91 . Courtney Bruce
68 . Jamie-Lee Price
64 . Jo Weston
50 . Kate Moloney
48 . Cara Koenen
39 . Kiera Austin
29 . Donnell Wallam130 . Francesca Williams
126 . Funmi Fadoju
110 . Jade Clarke
97 . Eleanor Cardwell
94 . Helen Housby
87 . Geva Mentor
49 . Laura Malcolm
48 . Hannah Joseph
48 . Imogen Allison
36 . Natalie Metcalf
25 . Sophie Drakeford-Lewis.
Test 2: Aus 56 v Eng 48
133 . Kiera Austin
130 . Jamie-Lee Price
122 . Amy Parmenter
114 . Jo Weston
108 . Sarah Klau
101 . Paige Hadley
73 . Cara Koenen
43 . Maddy Proud
40 . Sophie Dwyer108 . Helen Housby
98 . Funmi Fadoju
97 . Eleanor Cardwell
86 . Natalie Metcalf
76 . Layla Guscoth
59 . Hannah Joseph
58 . Imogen Allison
57 . Laura Malcolm
54 . Jade Clarke
54 . Francesca Williams
24 . Geva Mentor.
Test 3: Aus 57 v Eng 53
141 . Paige Hadley
123 . Kiera Austin
100 . Amy Parmenter
92 . Courtney Bruce
90 . Sophie Dwyer
73 . Jo Weston
69 . Donnell Wallam
63 . Maddy Turner
58 . Kate Moloney
55 . Sophie Garbin
41 . Jamie-Lee Price
37 . Sarah Klau220 . Funmi Fadoju
115 . Sophie Drakeford-Lewis
103 . Laura Malcolm
95 . Natalie Metcalf
82 . Eleanor Cardwell
66 . Jade Clarke
57 . Francesca Williams
55 . Layla Guscoth
32 . Geva Mentor
26 . Imogen Allison
20 . Helen HousbyDid Jo Harten not take the court at all during this series? I don’t recall hearing her mentioned on here.
No. A lot of criticism from English fans that they brought out two players who weren’t fit (Harten & Cobden), instead of giving someone else a go. And then two of the young players (Tchine & Harvey) who did come out here, weren’t given a chance.
I’m not too worried about where Australia is at right now. They may have played everyone except Braz, but not too often their strongest combos all on the court at once. Watson and Hadley didn’t play together at all, and they’re still my picks for starting C/WA. I think a starting 7 of Garbin, Wood, Watson, Hadley, Braz/Parmenter, Weston and Bruce, with Koenen, Austin, Price, Klau, Aryang (or Turner) all able to provide impact off the bench will be solid. Koenen, Austin and Price had a really nice connection in that second Test against England, which is a positive sign for Australia. My biggest concern is that Garbin’s accuracy is still lower than ideal and she may not get to play much GS in SSN. Also, I really want SM to stop starting Bruce in GD.
Without Bueta, I’m not sure Australia can beat Jamaica or a full strength NZ team in the World Cup, but they have the kind of depth and fitness you want for a tournament. Smart coaching will be important.
Diamonds coach justifies big gamble but World Cup headaches await — Talking Points
Any netball fans have Mondayitis?
I was doing some edits for LinkedIn and this one turned out way better than I was expecting, so thought some here might like it.
Thanks to the entire @fox_netball team for a terrific International season. pic.twitter.com/Af0ufswQEN
— Adam Hoskins (@hosko) November 7, 2022
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