2023 ANZP ROUND 3

Match of the round: Stars vs Pulse. I have the two teams middle of the pack vying for third place.

Based on last week the other two games should be walkovers. I hope they aren’t.

If you just focus on the goal circle you can see some pretty blatant body hits/arm wrapping around the body.

In saying that, Walmsley is trying to run away/reposition rather than take the hits – which means she’s not clearly showing where her space is, and she’s also pulling off the hold too soon.

This game reinforces why Gordon is a fringe Fern. She looks explosive and exciting, but she’s the first one to give up on feeding Walmsley.

Pulse got within 2 but then Stars got 2 quick goals just before half time.

GPTs for the Pulse feeders – Metuarau 4, Gordon 2, Souness 2. And only 2/3rd success on their centre passes, the Stars are near 80% on that stat.

I’d put Mvula on.

Reckless play by a few Stars players.

Mvula on.