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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      Agree @Wewood I was exactly the same, couldn’t understand why she was selected. But became a fan after those 2 games, where she played a big part in winning.

      I don’t see her as an impact player. Crampton would be a better impact player, she has a steady hand and experience in the big games. Toeava has that x-factor, and is a master at feeding Nweke. She was sending that ball over both Bruce and Klau heads. I know it’ll be a different story against Sterling, but I’d like to see her take on that challenge.

      silverferns1
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        I really hope Noeline is bold with her selections!! 3 shooters, Peta and MSB included pls!

        Flb
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          I am a bit confused. Isn’t taking 3 shooters a massive risk. Sure you can have one in the reserves, but I presume that teams will have their game day 12 so if mid match you have an injury you cannot bring in an additional player, rather if there’s an injury and a player cannot play a subsequent match they can be a permanent replacement in the game day 12.
          I guess I am trying to point out that if you were in a major match and Nweke went down, then with only 3 shooters you may not have a suitable replacement in the moment it is required.
          Can someone clarify this?

          Maryann
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            Squad of 12 + 3 additional is exactly that. Bringing one of the ‘additional three players’ into the 12 means that strict requirements must be met and once it happens the player that has been replaced can’t return to the 12 at any time during the tournament. I’m assuming game day will be 10 players of the 12 named.

            Netballfan1
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              I really don’t think they’ll risk taking 3 shooters in the 12, it will be too much load on the 3 chosen through the week

              mcleod
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                Why would they take 3 shooters, the WC is 8 games in 10 days. Do you want to see Ekenasio, Nweke and whoever else flogged to a standstill. Ferns only have 2 easy games. We all know Maia is not a GA option.

                Maryann
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                  I wouldn’t take only three personally. I remember a tournament where both Folau and Tuavaiti were injured and Brown and Halpenny had to carry the team through a number of qualifying games. They were exhausted. That was with four shooters. Taking only 3 plus a reserve is a massive risk.

                  Kerryn
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                    I believe as per all internationals, it will still be 12 for every game, no idea why the ANZ/SSN/VNSL dropped it to 10

                    WeWood
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                      Money related wasn’t it?

                      Maryann
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                        @Kerryn oh awesome. I just assumed it was 10 from ANZ

                        silverferns1
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                          my silver ferns starting 7:
                          GS
                          – Grace Nweke
                          GA – Ameliaranne Ekenasio
                          WA
                          – Gina Crampton
                          C – Kate Heffernan
                          WD
                          – Michaela Sokolich-Beatson
                          GD – Karin Burger
                          GK
                          – Kelly Jury

                          Baller
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                            Loving what MSB is doing this season. Possibly the starting WD if Burger is in GD.

                            Small nod to Jennie Wyllie too. You know why!

                            cookiesnjam
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                              This would be my squad:
                              Nweke
                              Ekanasio
                              Wilson
                              Metuarau
                              Heffernan
                              Crampton
                              Souness
                              Sokolich-beatson
                              Burger
                              Watson
                              Karaka
                              Jury

                              Reserves:
                              Selby-Ricket
                              Toeava
                              Fitzpatrick

                              Probably controversial that I’d take Metuarau over Selby-Ricket but I feel like Wilson’s form in GS this season has been really good and I personally feel the Ferns need to give a chance to Metuarau to see how she performs at a pinnacle event. I wouldn’t have 2 specialist WA in the squad too which is Metuarau has the edge for me as she can also play WA. IMO Souness hasn’t had the best season but still think Noeline will still pick her anyways. Surely Sokolich-Beatson also has to be included too as her game this year has definitely elevated to another level.

                              I would start:
                              GS: Nweke
                              GA: Ekanasio
                              WA: Crampton
                              C: Heffernan
                              WD: Sokolich-Beatson
                              GD: Burger
                              GK: Watson

                              Kerryn
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                                I quite like that team @coookiesnjam I would possibly only change the reserves to Gordon (because she cover all mid court) and don’t think I would take Sulu solely based on carrying an injury – but not quite sure who I would put in – as you want someone who can hit the ground running – maybe with MSB in the team you could afford to take an extra middie?

                                silverferns1
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                                  shooters – Grace – Ameliaranne – Maia – Te Paea

                                  Middies – Gina – Kate – Whitney – Peta/Michaela

                                  Defenders – Karin – Kelly – Jane – Phoenix

                                  reserves – Peta/Michaela – Sammy Winders – Sulu

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