Silver Ferns WC squad predictions

Silver Ferns WC squad predictions2023-05-09T22:49:09+10:00
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  • TB
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      I think we need to remember, Burger has never had a standout game @ GD for the Ferns. Her strongest position IMO is WD (for the Ferns), where she’s had some really strong performances and dominated.

      So I think it may be a big gamble/mistake to take MSB, just so that Burger can have the GD bib. I think Karaka is very important to have in this team, and definitely the more suitable option. Her and Burger offer different styles in both GD & WD, which will be very beneficial for the Ferns.

      WeWood
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        I’ve always thought Karin has only played well in GD, in front of Jane. I don’t think she pairs well with either Jury or Karaka.

        silverferns1
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          defence against a holding shooter = Heffernan C, karin WD, Jane GD, Jury GK
          defence against moving circle = Heffernan/Souness C, Karaka/Heffernan WD, Karin GD, Jane GK

          Baller
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            Someone drop some panadol around to DNT and crew. I can only imagine the conversations being had and hard phone calls that will need to be made.
            Are Watson and Fitzpatrick a go regarding injury?
            Do you take a 5th shooter?
            Do you take two specialists WA?
            How do you use your reserves (experience or bolter)?

            WeWood
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              That and the coffee. I imagine discussions have been round the clock since Sunday afternoon.

              mcleod
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                MSB deserves a place in the 12, she has been in super form this ANZ, unlike a couple players who will get in the team because there isn’t anyone else.

                Netballfan1
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                  Final prediction
                  Nweke, Ekanasio, TPSR, Wilson
                  Crampton, Gordon, Heffernan, Souness
                  Burger, Watson, Jury, Karaka

                  Reserves:
                  MSB
                  MRB
                  Toeava

                  thunder123
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                    Just to throw something out there…
                    Greer Sinclair won an award at Tactix presentations and was photographed. Poi, TPSR, Burger also won awards but not photographed

                    silverferns1
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                      im pretty sure I can see TPSR in a video sitting down on their story…

                      WeWood
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                        In the final IG story, Poi is standing next to MDH as they watch her reel. Then as the camera pans to the rest of the crowd TPSR is sitting down with Burger standing next to her.

                        But you’re right – unusual that they post a picture of Sinclair and not the others.

                        WeWood
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                          Battle for final midcourt spots in Silver Ferns’ World Cup squad went down to wire

                          *This article has just gone live as of 5am this morning.

                          Possible Silver Ferns’ Netball World Cup squad:

                          Shooters: Grace Nweke, Ameliaranne Ekenasio (c), Maia Wilson, Te Paea Selby-Rickit

                          Midcourt: Gina Crampton, Kate Heffernan, Whitney Souness, Maddy Gordon

                          Defenders: Karin Burger, Jane Watson, Kelly Jury, Phoenix Karaka

                          Travelling reserves: Tiana Metuarau, Peta Toeava, Sulu Fitzpatrick

                          Netfan212
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                            That’s the most likely and safest choice for Noel’s.

                            I just think Peta is the key to unlocking Grace… so I’d still put her in ahead of Whitney. BUT Noel’s has invested too much time in Souness to not have her their.. so this is looking like the team to defend the title.

                            The reserves will be the interest takeaways for me

                            • This reply was modified 1 year, 8 months ago by Netfan212.
                            Baller
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                              I feel like the midcourt has options especially at C. 3 WA 3C 3 WD. The midcourt needs challenging and competition to earn the starting bib.

                              MSB unlucky to find her form perhaps a season too late.

                              xanadudenz
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                                Whilst I’d love Dame Noels to be brave and drop Maia to reserves and take MSB instead, I’d take:
                                Nweke
                                Ekenasio
                                Selby-rickett
                                Wilson
                                Crampton
                                Toeava
                                Gordon
                                Heffernan
                                Burger
                                Karaka
                                Watson
                                Jury

                                Reserves:
                                Souness
                                MSB/metaurau (if a 5th shooter is a must)
                                Fitzpatrick

                                silverferns1
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