[Ian Harkin]

#1324648

https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2021/05/netball-dame-noeline-taurua-plants-seed-for-former-silver-ferns-defender-ann-harrison-s-international-return.html

[Baller]

#1324691

Play of the season when Harrison jumped and reached over Bassett to deflect Williams shot.

Usually I detect some sarcasm from NT but not this time…

[mcleod]

#1324695

NZ is a bit low on fit defenders.
Karaka not back yet, MSB out for a while yet, Holly Fowler back playing but taking it slowly.
Temalisi is half the player she was in 2018.
Jury is getting there, but still some way of being a GD option.

So that leaves Watson, Burger and Fitzpatrick.
I can understand why Noels would like Harrison, and I be happy to have her in the Ferns

[Baller]

#1324730

Harrison can successfully play WD, GD and GK.

I would add Rore not back yet either. Rate her or not she is an experienced, senior player.

[mcleod]

#1324731

Agree Baller, and I’m sure she won’t take just 3 circle defenders into a big comp again.
Jane Watson looked totally shattered after the final Con cup game.
And I’m sure that is a reason Noels wants Harrison, even if just for the rest of 2021.
Looks like England coming in September and then Ferns go to Aus in October.

[Baller]

#1324732

Yip, that’s exactly how I would use Harrison also. Impact and rotation. Temu lifts her game under Harrison’s instructions.

[Montyandpoppy]

#1324733

It was the successful move in her 2019 World Cup win wasn’t it? Taurua’s I mean. Having a strong but experienced “spine” of Folau, Langman and Kopua. I bet she’s remembering their value in experience and play making and wondering about how to recreate. Harrison would be my pick for sure. She’s always been a favourite player of mine and I’d love to see her out there again.

[TB]

#1324742

If they did add her, it could be a battle between her and Jury (if they don’t drop another defender).
Or they take the both of them, and push Burger up into the midcourt – which I hope doesn’t happen. I prefer Burger at GD.

[al_ex]

#1324743

I wouldn’t take her unless she can commit to CWG. Having experienced players at NWC was key to NZL’s success but I’m not sure if it’s worth taking up a spot for Constellation Cup. Jury could do with the international exposure. But if she is committed to the Ferns longer term her form merits a call up.

[TB]

#1324745

I also think that if Harrison gets selected, she would be pushing really hard to be in that starting 7. She’s a player that can combine with anyone.

[Ian Harkin]

#1324755

Anna Harrison has ruled out a return to the @SilverFernsNZ. @newstalkzbsport

— Kate Wells (@katewellsnz) May 27, 2021

[Baller]

#1324759

Hardly surprising. Your body just doesn’t recover enough between games after a certain age. Also too much time away from her young family.

[Ian Harkin]

#1324766

Silver Ferns: Stars defender Anna Harrison rules out international netball comeback https://t.co/kqMuUiBU5j pic.twitter.com/0comULxHtN

— Stuff.co.nz Sport (@NZStuffSport) May 28, 2021

[JR]

#1324768

Oh that was fun while it lasted…..

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