Now I’ve recovered from the shock…I can see the decision is probably based more on what the team needs. Garbin looks ready for a huge season and will anchor the attack. They need a player more comfortable in GA and feeding even though that isn’t what Kumwenda was. Graham didn’t quite show that in Ballarat but maybe she did in NZ or closed practice matches. Maybe Garbin’s run at GA on the weekend contributed as it’s obvious they need to leave her in GS where she stars. Austin’s 5 minutes at GS on the weekend weren’t great but she has performed in GS well in the past so they probably have confidence in that. Graham definitely has more natural range on her shot (although Andrew shot the super shot well on the weekend) and movement. I’d compare her game to Glasgow.
Andrew and Graham play for the same VNL club. Graham didn’t play last night…that should have been a give away! Andrew shot 45/50 including out at GA, she does play GA like a GS so hopefully Vixens work with her to grow this area of her game.
I agree hopefully Andrew gets the rookie spot. She definitely deserves it.
I just hope it isn’t too early for Graham who is still only 18 and her debut season goes like Mundy’s not Barkmeyer’s. Graham does have a little more experience than they both had as they came off no netball the year prior due to covid.
I like both Andrew and Graham as players so I can’t really lose.
