2023 Constellation Cup (Oct)

I am happy the ferns won the 4th game but gosh it was painful watching the mid court trying to get the ball down to the goal third. The diamonds did it a whole lot easier. I am not sure what/where the problem is exactly. Is is inexperience with ‘young players’ who’d is mentioned a lot and is true or ? Maybe toeava would bring a bit of fresh air into the stagnant play that seems to occur. Even coming out for the centre pass, either there was no one or else 4 options all bunching up close. Looking forward to the January games !!

Toeava has let herself down between WC and now by not staying fit that is her fault no one else’s.

@silverferns1 I’m on the Toeava bandwagon too. But you seem to be taking this personally :scratch:

@kerryn you say Toeava only performed well cause she was up against Parmenter. And you think JLP and Aryang will have it all over her, but we are yet to see it.
It’s just as easy to say that Parmenter could have it over MRB or Souness, cause she’s just as fast as them. But we can’t say that, cause they haven’t played on each other yet.

:wacko: :negative: jeepers creepers some of you need to sit, relax, breathe a bit, people are allowed their opinions, and don’t need other people ramming theirs down others throats – and @silverferns1 there is zero reason to be rude and say we’ve said things that we haven’t…now I know why I took a break from here – some people are just so obsessive about things and can’t just have a regular conversation with out getting their knickers in a twist — again I say – sit, relax, breathe

I was wondering the same thing. It seems Watson is either out of favour, carrying an injury or there for some kind of transition purpose? It is really odd.

I really feel for Wilson. Walmsley and Nweke are similar, so perhaps if she can get her form back she does give them more of a point of difference at GS.

@McLeod, I also wonder. Watson hasn’t imo shown her pre-surgery/pregnancy form since returning. I’m aware she had further small surgery pre ANZ season and then of course she had that further stress injury. Not sure if that’s still lingering. However with her locating to Wellington yet playing for Tactix and only training with them once during the week I can’t help feeling that she might be calling time to her International career. I can’t see this benefitting her game.
Wilson I really don’t know. I think she would benefit from 12 months away from netball. I can’t see her future as GS and if she’s no longer prepared to turn and go to the post GA won’t be for her either. Maybe a change of ANZ team might be good.

• This reply was modified 1 year, 6 months ago by Maryann.

@al_ex probably not a silly idea – she would fit in at tbirds pretty well, and stars would be fine without her – have Samason and Malesala, and can pick up someome like Autagivia (sp) as GS/GA backup

Hadn’t thought about that re Watson. If she were to step away from the Ferns, that’s an opening for either Burley or Stythe.

Re Wilson, I have also thought a year away from the game could be good. A move to Australia is interesting as well. Missed the boat completely? I think a new ANZP franchise could also be a good shout but no change before 2025.