Although I suspect The Thunderbirds already know who they are targeting, I would love to see Austin promoted and perhaps Fawns (GA/GS) (one of her or Singlton will need to go if Wallace returns). I would retain Dawn. She had an outstanding season with the Firebirds when Bueta was out and still holds the netpoints record (no mean feat) and was strong in many of her games with the Firebirds- the potential is there. Hourjos (apologies if spelt wrong) would be WA and a possible GA slide. This would mean dropping MacDonald. Although this means a potentially another year not making finals if this team ‘stuck’ they could become potent.
Although I prefer not to have another international shooter Cardwell would have to be the target if they go that way.
The big issue this year is obviously the attack – transverse and shooting third. The shooter needs to be prepared to shoot (anyone who wears a GS bib needs to back themselves to do that)- although it was better this year the ball was lost too many times with the passes in and out of the circle). Fawns has shown she is prepared to do that (and I suspect would have done so more without Housby) and Austin just did it.
I am not meaning to dismiss Potgeiter but feel she needs to play with a ‘dominant shooting GA’ ie a Housby so the defenders are split.
I think Taylor is a great prospect – only her first year but the centre court actually looked the most stable when she was in that position. Nankivell is obviously a talent across all 3 centre court positions so hope she stays.
