2024 Fast5 Netball World Series

I preferred it when teams chose what 1/4 they used their power play. Like when Maria shot lights out back in the day.

But Martina Salmon will be in the proper Ferns soon, another one that has come thru the Australia system.

I think the rule changes have created a more exciting tournament. The sending off feels a little negative due to how often it happens, and that it lead to a “by default” win. No one wants those types of outcomes. Perhaps a better way would be advancing to a penalty shot at goal, where a player can shoot undefended in either 3,2 or 1 (decided by the player)?

Would also like to see a 4th men’s team introduced to give the mens teams more games.

Another observation, Frew has cemented herself as a future Diamond and I don’t think it’s too far away.

I thought the tournament as a whole was good. I agree with some of the other comments about the umpiring – but I think all teams were equally affected by its poor standard. And a 4th mens team would be excellent. Their games were really exciting. Forcadilla is fast becoming one of my favourite players.

I’m not sure, it probably wasn’t as obvious this year as recent tournaments (eg Cholhok or Reed). I don’t think Australia would have won all their games without Letherbarrow or Austin. Or TOS, but defenders don’t get rewarded in this format!