Netball
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Worth posting to acknowledge a legend of NZ netball.
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Langman developed into one of my favourite players, despite me being frustrated with her early in her career. She was an exceptional WD who was moved into centre early on. She was not a natural passing centre, but she improved that part of her game immensely.
A true legend on fitness alone.
On a side note, it's a pity they can't play the NZ netball comp and the Aussie Comp at different times to allow some players to earn a living through both competitions and remain eligible for national selection.
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Ooh yeah they've been showing the ANZ over here.
Fucken eh Pulse! Ekenasio is on another planet eh, I think I'm in love.
Poi (sp?) from the tactix is bloody handy for a midget, reminds me of that other short centre we had about a decade ago who was a bit of a hottie.
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@Bovidae that's the one!
She was pretty much the same height as Aaron Smith.
Silver Ferns 2020-21 national squad:
Shooters: Ameliaranne Ekenasio, Bailey Mes, Te Paea Selby-Rickit, Maia Wilson.
Midcourters: Gina Crampton, Maddy Gordon, Claire Kersten, Kimiora Poi, Shannon Saunders, Whitney Souness.
Defenders: Jane Watson, Karin Burger, Sulu Fitzpatrick, Kelly Jury, Katrina Rore, Michaela Sokolich-Beatson.Silver Ferns 2020-21 development squad:
Ellie Bird, Aliyah Dunn, Tayla Earle, Temalisi Fakahokotau, Monica Falkner, Kate Heffernan, Jamie Hume, Erena Mikaere, Grace Nweke, Samantha Winders. -
@Bovidae Haha a bit of a kick in the guts for Bird, Nweke and Dunn when Mes gets picked after missing the whole season along with Sokolich-Beatson. Fakahokotau also a bit unlucky to miss out on the top squad.
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@African-Monkey said in Netball:
@Bovidae Haha a bit of a kick in the guts for Bird, Nweke and Dunn when Mes gets picked after missing the whole season along with Sokolich-Beatson. Fakahokotau also a bit unlucky to miss out on the top squad.
I will admit being on Aus I don't see any local NZ netball, but when I see Mes play for the Ferns I wonder what she is doing there. Might be an 'athlete' yet she isn't much of a shooter. Doesn't seem to be able to hold the goal keep like a traditional shooter and is not reliable on the shot. Maybe her not being traditional is her appeal. I would hate to be feeding the circle with her there.
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@African-Monkey They have definitely been loyal to those that played in 2019. I would have chosen Fakahokotau over Sokolich-Beatson too.
Falkner has been out injured all season as well.
The squad of 16 will become 12 I would assume.
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@Bovidae Yeah I'm usually a big Sokolich-Beatson fan, but she is lucky to be there. Being a genuine WD seems to have helped her. It's funny how 2 of the 3 Mystics players that got picked didn't play a game between them all season.
@Crazy-Horse Yeah, she got forced out of GS from the Mystics and put into GA last season with the rise of Nweke and with her shooting so poorly at GS. To be fair to her she went better there last season but still think she was lucky to get picked for this season.
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Yay us!
Silver Ferns stun Australia with incredible final quarter
The Silver Ferns are one step closer to claiming the Constellation Cup.
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