2024 SSN SIGNING AND TEAM NEWS

Could Charlie Bell make a return to the Firebirds if Wallam leaves? Wonder what Emily Moore is doing, and if she’s not returning, how the Firebirds shooting circle will look, assuming that Gretel won’t return. Is Tippah likely to return?

If Cardwell is going to Mavericks, then who will the Thunderbirds get to replace her or will Austin step up to that starting position? Regardless, they’ll still need a replacement in the shooting circle? Lauren Frew maybe?

Interested to see where Miller ends up. What do we think the chances are of her returning to the Giants?

Also very interested to see how Fever’s defensive line shape up. Anyone got any thoughts? Dehaney to replace Bruce?

Wonder if Jo Harten will play another season and if not, who will replace her? I’m also curious to see what the Giants do with their defence end, given the retirement of April Brandley!

Rumour is giants have Ward to replace Brandley. Ward is a brilliant gain but they lose more height with that change and height (or lack thereof) is a problem for them so will be interesting to see the remainder of their defensive lineup.

I rate Miller but she never really settled into SCL. Was outstanding as a TP for Giants. I don’t think leaving SCL is bad for her as she never really thrived there. But hopefully she gets a spot somewhere. She would balance out the Giants midcourt so I hope they pick her up. From all reports Swifts are promoting LGB to replace Fraser.

Personally I think Horjus is a better GA than Dwan. But TBirds had no other WA options so were forced to have Horjus in WA permanently. They could pick up Miller to allow Horjus into GA.

I think Dehaney will be at Fever or Firebirds.

As for Dwan I heard she was going to FBs but Code are saying it isn’t decided yet. I trust their sources.

Mavericks is a very “meh” name, I could take it or leave it. It doesn’t seem like a strong brand, noting there’s already other sport teams with that name. Would have rathered they go for something original, like the JackJumpers in the NBL.

Tbirds need another option at GA apart from Horjus. I agree she’s a natural in that position, but she is so short that good defence over her shot can really cause issues. Her future is at WA.

For some reason I thought they were aligning themselves with the southeast more? Like South East Melbourne Phoenix does in the NBL? I don’t know where I got that impression from. But it would have been a good differentiator and geographic tie.

I’m a fan of Horjus at GA. Agree that she was their best option at WA this season.
I feel her and Austin can form a very strong combination, if they could recruit a good WA.

Whilst I agree Horjus is a great WA and it will be her stronger position long term. It’d be short sighted to not play her at GA at all. There is. I reason she can not play both.

If TBirds had a strong alternate WA then they could use Horjus in GA. I do agree they need a second option in GA though if Dwan leaves, there are some available.

Anyone who thinks clubs don’t have their lists sorted needs to listen to Neville on the IG story of Mavericks. Talks about the players having connections from Aussie underage or clubs etc and that the my have connected off court. She knows exactly who her 10 are.

Glasgow may want to play more GS? Switch up between both GA and GsmS rather than just GA like the last few years. May have been part of the team’s recruitment strategy for her?

Really until the last few years Glasgow was more of a GS anyway and pretty sure she is about 185.

So if Leesa Mi Mi is going to SCl then surely Veve got the last midcourt spot at FBs? I hope so, so overdue for a contract. Now just to get Palavi one. Please WCF pick her up! (I’d prefer TBirds brought Nyah Allen home but would still be happy with Palavi at TBirds).