[slickbackblondebun]

#1378888

Why didn’t Wallam make the squad?

[TB]

#1378889

I think Wallam doesn’t suite SM style of play. She prefers a moving circle, or the ability to have it.

When she was a coach at State league level in Perth, her success came from having a moving circle. She then gets the Fever gig, and has to work with a target shooter in JFN. Although they made finals etc, they never got over-the-line.

Diamonds set up, all her success (which they hold every trophy there is) has come from a very versatile shooting circle. If something was to happen to Koenan or Garbin, Wallam would definitely be straight in there.

[NB12]

#1378892

I think we will see Wallam in the 15 for the NZ series. Horjus has been included as a shooter so there wasn’t room for 6 shooters, nor was there any point and I don’t think Australia can afford to leave Garbin or Koenen out.

I think if Bruce and Weston are fit, we will see them come in for Ellis and Garrett and Mundy and Parmenter will swap.

[schmeetle]

#1378893

Not sure that defensive line-up without Bruce and Weston is going to scare England.

[Montyandpoppy]

#1378894

I love Garret as a sort of “backpack” replacement for Jo though. And she works hard out front for any of the three GKs

[Ian Harkin]

#1378937

Origin Diamonds head coach Stacey Marinkovich has opened up about her 'big picture' focus as a new performance cycle begins.

✍️ @LindaCPearce

👉 https://t.co/rEGBSA9kZN pic.twitter.com/shCKqxohly

— Origin Australian Diamonds (@AussieDiamonds) September 2, 2024

[Ian Harkin]

#1378994

NS EXCLUSIVE: After a stellar 4 year cycle, Stacey Marinkovich & her Diamonds' squad are setting out on a new adventure as they build into the Sydney 2027 Netball World Cup.

Read: https://t.co/iDuc7Es3Wl

📸 Netball Australia pic.twitter.com/xHmPQSaA1H

— Netball Scoop (@NetballScoop) September 3, 2024

[Ian Harkin]

#1379145

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[thunder123]

#1379146

Didn’t see Wallam in any of the photos, yet all the invitees made an appearance.

[Ian Harkin]

#1379148

Yes, I noticed that. Absolutely everybody was there except for Wallam.

[slickbackblondebun]

#1379153

I don’t think Ruby is there either. Yet Lucy Austin is and she wasn’t named in the squad like Ellis was.

[Kerryn]

#1379154

Rudi Ellis is center bottom in the first IG photo

Whoops Ruby (totally misread your post sorry!), forgot she had been added,

• This reply was modified 3 weeks, 2 days ago by Kerryn.

[schmeetle]

#1379157

I’m sure Ruby was in some of the informal shots posted today from individuals IG?

[slickbackblondebun]

#1379158

Yes! Update: Ruby was there, just not in the major group shot.

So is Lucy Austin that close to being a Diamond debut with no Wallam? Crazy. I’ve never rated her, and this coming from a Tbirds fan.

[D-fencr]

#1379160

Ruby and Donnell both there in the videos from today. Odd that they weren’t in the main photo.

I think Lucy Austin is a future Diamond but would be surprised if she debuted in the near future.

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