Regarding Walmsley, McCausland Durie should have pulled her off earlier in the game when it was obvious she was finding going tough and given her time to reset (think Grace). Walmsley needs work on her core strength and mental strength and thats only going to come with more time at top level. The lack of core strength is obvious when she falls mostly out of court as defenders get in front of her but don’t necessarily hit her hard. Her agility will only improve with more time as at 19 she’s still learning to work all those long limbs of her. I can see her as a Fern of the future, possibly better than Nweke.
Wonder what the issue with Watsons ankle is, I know the original was a clean out and re-stabilising, then a further small clean out just before the season proper started. Maybe arthritis? Bone fragments in the way? Nothing worse than two bones rubbing against each other – I need knee replacements and man its painful.