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Diamonds have a mental block playing in NZ. They have lost 7 of their last 8 they have played
Not really sure why that is. I predict Ferns to win game one.I predict the NZ A’s to beat the Ferns in training.
I think a few people are writing off the Ferns prematurely. I think the midcourt was still getting used to certain combinations against Eng, so with some extra time together maybe they have ironed out some of the kinks. I do agree that Mason should be given the start – her and Jackson worked so well together against Eng. If they put some doubt in the mind of the Aus GS early, they’ll be dangerous.
SILVER FERNS TEAM FOR CONSTELLATION CUP
Karin Burger
Ameliaranne Ekenasio
Maddy Gordon
Kate Heffernan
Kelly Jackson
Phoenix Karaka
Parris Mason (subject to medical clearance)
Erena Mikaere
Grace Nweke
Claire O’Brien
Kimiora Poi
Amelia Walmsley
Maia WilsonNZA TEAM
Whitney Souness
Kate Burley
Carys Stythe
Catherine Hall
Michaela Sokolich-Beatson
Paris Lokotui
Peta Toeava
Georgie Edgecombe
Tayla Earle
Tiana Metuarau
Mila Reuelu-Buchanan (non-playing)
Martina Salmon
Saviour TuiI feel like GA is becoming the most important position on court for every country. It seems like the position countries are least likely to risk a change in. Austin, Housby and Eke basically played every minute of the recent games there and it was noticeable when they were off
Didn’t know where to put this – podcast with Phoenix Karaka on “PlayOn Sports Show”
I didn’t like at all. Says a lot about the Ferns environment in my opinion.Firstly, she said Kelly Jackson, oh wait, Kelly Johnson – she got married.
Then was talking about COB and said “COB – what’s her name” and had to think about it before she said “Claire OBrien”
Then they asked her about players in the squad for CC and she couldn’t answer the question. I’m not sure if this is poor memory, perhaps squad was just announced, or lack of connection with the squad.
I thought about it if it was an Aussie player being interviewed and don’t think we’d see the same answers.Then there was mention of the Ferns washing their own dresses and only getting two dresses per season (Ferns). I wonder how this compares to Aussie’s?
Lastly she made comment about how Australia is bigger and bigger and better facilities hence being better. I understand, but what is NNZ doing to improve.
Sorry if I’m coming across negative or bagging the Ferns, but all things that first came to my mind upon listening.
I wouldn’t accuse PK of being a charming or insightful interviewee.
Unsure if its rudeness or low acuity 🤷🏽♂️
I do remember Cat Latu/T….. saying that Karaka didn’t have much up top once.
Pretty crap that she doesn’t even know who the stating Ferns WA is.
Congratulations England on moving to 2nd on the world rankings. Ferns only move down to 3rd which should be fourth, lucky Jamaica can’t afford to play any games.
Just listened to the podcast Karaka was on, and yes it seems like she’s not the sharpest tool in the shed.
Even Shaun Johnson was asking if Peta was in the team yet! Hahaha. Phoenix then asked not to talk about the Peta situation in a sad voice. I feel like even amongst the players they want Peta in the squad.
Oh yes that was another point I forgot to mention.
I was surprised that Karaka had been a Ferns captain as well as Mystics with the way she spoke.
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