By: carol_anderson@xtra.co.nz
17/11/2007
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| I think its about time we have a new coach its a bit unfair to not let the other new ones play how are we to teach the new ones |
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By: slipper63
17/11/2007
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| you did us proud silver ferns it wasn't to be but what a final..........Proud Kiwi |
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By: rkarah
17/11/2007
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| Irene, Te Huna and Ruth Aitken have a lot to answer for! They lost the game! |
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By: rkarah
16/11/2007
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Grrrrrrrr,
Mate the ferns made hard work of that aye! I actually think that Jamaica deserved that win! that was a terrible game for the supposed number 1 team in the world! I have never seen Williams get ugly but mate she was fair getting stuck into Aitken! GOOD ON HER!!!!
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By: sebastianturner@xtra.co.nz
16/11/2007
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| Aussie netballers dont get paid anything aside from a daily incidental allowance while they are on tour and a training allowance. Do some research and you will see this is the case. They all have full time jobs, study and some own businesses... |
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By: ernest_the_sheep
16/11/2007
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| Really, the Kiwi girls are paid more than the Aussies? I'd always thought it was the other way around! The Aussies all being millionairesses playing the game professionally and training at their institute of sport, while the poor, noble, humble poverty stricken Kiwi girls had to make ends meet by working a 9-5 job, training only after work and in the weekends. Now are you really trying to tell me that isn't the case? Because my precious world view would be shattered if what you say is really true. |
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By: kellyslatersfriend
16/11/2007
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| yes definitely - they made the huge mistake (aitken) off letting the proverbial foot off the throat of the aussies mid way through last year when in an arrogant move played tutaia ahead of irene and got behind, aussies got a sniff, george pulled her stomach muscle and the psychological advantage was lost, reversed and we need to win the next 2 matches to regain - so play the top line up - play hard and aggressive like the nail biter in the last series when they cocked up the time keeping at the end!!!!! crikey talk about stress |
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By: rkarah
16/11/2007
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Hi Paratene,
I agree with you about Tutaia. I have always maintained that Tutaia and from what i have seen Griffin as well really need to work on there defensive game in the mid court. Both are really tall girls but are both just so relaxed about it! They kind of through their arms in the air but don't have any conviction to the game. As an avid supporter of the game i want to see hunger, thirst, absolute savagery to get the ball!
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By: rkarah
16/11/2007
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Hi deydey,
I agree with you about poor Paula. To me, i'm sorry but i don;t think she should have been selected. If you look at the Ozzie line up every single one of them would be capable to start the game! In the NZ team Griffin, de Bruin, Bowden, Tutaia i don't think are starters at all! we just don't have a lot of depth on our bench and that is a real concern! Not sure who i would have taken instead of Griffin though! I would not have changed the line up at all last night! i would have stayed with my strongest line up from start to finish! It aleterd the flow of the team and it took them a long time to settle NOT GOOD!
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By: deydey07
16/11/2007
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Casey Williams is the mantis, she has easily been the best player in the Ferns. Also agree with the Seymour comment, sheesh does she have some fitness.
The starting 7 against SA is the best 7, they just need to keep the intensity up for the whole game which is where the mental/killer instinct comes in, go for the throat and dont stop till long after they dead, cause you know once Aussie has the throat they arent going to let go.
Fair enough giving players game time just wears a little thin with me when you see a player like Griffin getting sweet F all game time when everyone else is getting a run, I mean why pick a player just to have her in the enviroment, if you pick 12 players then you pick them to play or why bother. Just a pet peeve.
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By: paratene1@xtra.co.nz
16/11/2007
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I must say I was very disappointed with Tutaia's performance last night versus SA. She took nearly seven minutes to even attempt a shot, and before that she did two bad passes resulting in a change of possession. She and Bowden did two (each) terrible feeds into the circle. And I HATE how Tutaia drops her bottom lip every time a call doesn't go her way and she just glares at the umpire. GET ON WITH IT WOMAN, put your hands up and start defending! Don't sulk!
Thank the Lord Te Huna has put her hand up and started playing some netball, I hope she can hold her own against Gerrard.
Langman and Seymour have been impressing me, surprising considering my earlier criticism of them both. I still admire Henry over Seymour though, I think. But boy, does Seymour have some stamina and guts!
Player of the match last night? Undoubtedly Casey Williams. She is superwoman!
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By: kath_roly@xtra.co.nz
15/11/2007
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| Taesha please sing our national anthem all the time. You are an amazing singer. Why don't we see you more on t.v.? You go girl. Ohhhhh that's right, netball. SILVER FERNS you know what you gotta do, stay hard physically, mentally and on the day, it will all come together. Good luck to you all. |
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14/11/2007
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By: rkarah
14/11/2007
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Hi hflch,
Please do not be offended by comments made on this particular message board as the title says its for 'Serious Netball Critiques'. So get over yourself and get a grip while you are at it! If you don't like the comments its simple don't log in to this message board then!
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By: deydey07
14/11/2007
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Are the Silver Ferns falling into the same trap as the ABs by rotating players?? I mean if they put their best team on court all the time and blow teams away then that would be a huge psychological blow for other teams. NZ teams have never really been any good at the psychological warfare side of things. But I must admit they are looking pretty sharp.
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By: hflch
14/11/2007
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| If you think you can do a better job than Adine Wilson then maybe you should lead the NZ team...I bet you will be wearing high heels over your head...and the uniform wouldn't fit you... |
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By: hflch
14/11/2007
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| I think everyone should look out for Malawi, they will win this tournament...Watch out the top 4...The Malawi team is coming to rip your dresses off... |
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By: sweetheart_yes_u
13/11/2007
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| NZ netballers are actually paid more than Aussie netballers. |
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| NZ netballers are actually paid more than Aussie netballers. |
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By: alet@xtra.co.nz
13/11/2007
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| Don't forget the Williams de Bruin combination. Worked well last night - their timing was great and they worked the GA and GS to their advantage. Go Leanna!!!! |
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By: willy1styles
13/11/2007
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You have every right to feel troubled, the Aussie sports machine has deep financial pockets so the girls are conditioned to win at all costs, they are mentally tough and that beating us is not just a matter of life and death but more serious than that....they feel it is their right and duty to own us and beat us as they have been doing it to us regularly since the beginning of time.
We need to be resilient, mentally centered and not accept that it is our place in life to fold to them or anyone else in any sport, hopefully will give a good account of ourselves and will rise above the coach and TG's fall out to win again and retain our crown, no excuses and just do it. |
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By: rkarah
12/11/2007
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Hi there,
Can you believe its day 3 of the Championships! So far so good no unexpected upset losses at this stage all though there have been some very impressive patches in games though. I have just finished watching the ferns and Wales game great to see that Paula Griffin finally got some court time. At this stage of the game i think the only thing that the ferns can take away from both games played thus far is that they have won them both quite convincingly it was a bit of a surprise that the Malawi score was marginally better the Wales. Malawi was 85-26, Wales was like 86-24 or soemthing like that. Started the game with a hiss and a roar awesome! BUT.....i am troubled! Aussie are an well oiled machine and can make changes to the line up which brings another dynamic but the transition is so much smoother than NZ! They have so much depth on their bench unlike NZ! England to some extent have the same luxury in the shooting circle! i was and am very impressed by that young shooter (Harten) shes very tall and moves the circle well and not a bad shooter! I'm not losing faith at all but the girls have a mammoth job ahead of them i hope they can do it!
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By: nicoley666
12/11/2007
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| Shit England are looking good! so are OZ watch out Kiwis |
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By: tobes95
12/11/2007
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| Yep England look awesome,Oz too anyones at this stage. |
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By: rkarah
12/11/2007
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I agree,
Taesha is an amazing singer, she also sings for the dancing for the stars show! I saw Aussie and England yesterday they are in mean form actually ferns are gonna have to be more than good but bloddy exceptional to beat them! both of them too are looking really good!
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