Paul
Years ago
The Opals had a good win last night and have an impressive line up on paper. When you think that Jackson, Snell, Taylor, Bevilaqua, Bishop, Batkovic & Lacey are not part of the current series things are very healthy.
There will be some very talented players not going to the worlds.
LC
Years ago
Totally agree. Australia, like the USA could probably filed two world class lineups at the WC's.
aussieboomer4eva
Years ago
What is the likelihood that, at the WCs, they start Cambage at C and bump LJ to PF? Inquiring minds want to know.
LC
Years ago
It would probably depend on who the Opals are playing if that were to happen. Hopefully Snell is fit in time to be in contention for the WC's.
Well considering LJ rarely plays as a Centre for Australia I'd say there's a chance.
What about Batkovic-Brown? Especially now that she's in Canberra.
aussieboomers4eva
Years ago
Batkovic-Brown is clearly an excellent option at C. Cambage is clealy the future, I'm just wondering what people's opinions are regarding whether the future is now or if her role at this WCs will be as support player in this early juncture in her career.
LC
Years ago
My starting lineup would look like this given everyone is healthy.
Batkovic-Brown
Jackson
Taylor
Snell
Harrower
And the locks for the team and perhaps coming off the bench behind the above 5 for mine include:
Cambage
O'Hea
Cox
Bevilacqua
And the remaining 3 players to be selected from:
Phillips
Grima
Summerton
Bishop
Screen
Smith
Obviously this means a great many good players miss out from not just the above, but also from:
Wilson
Richards
Penaluna
MacLeod
Hurst
Tolo
Flanagan
To name just a few...
Have our women's player stocks ever been any deeper or better???
Liz and suzy will both play. We will have a great team with a target on our back - team usa want that title back. Taylor has been in form for the merc.
Astor
Years ago
Cambage definitely no more then 15-20 minutes a game, if only for the fact that her fitness (while vastly improved) is probably still not up to the level required to be successful in international basketball.
After the stinkbomb Batkovic-Brown put up in the Olympic gold medal game, I'm hoping she won't be starting anymore - at least against quality. Either shift LJ across and go small, or start Cambage, and play her in bursts.
The Champ
Years ago
LC - Cox withdrew for personal reasons so won't be on the team. At 28 I wouldn't think she would be included again.
Paul - Lacey isn't part of the current squad, and I'm not sure if she'll be part of the future plans either.
I think Summerton would be close to being a lock and MacLeod and/or Phillips will be in the team as the other 2 established pgs are mid to late 30s, so they'll need to start thinking towards London.
It sure is looking like a tough team, with many strong players missing out.
MAD
Years ago
Watched them play Japan last night in Geelong, and it's clear Cambridge's still needs to work on her tank. The word last night is there is major doubt on Baktovic-Brown to get up for the champs and Snell is just 50/50.
My team would be
Starting 5
Cambridge
Jackson
O'Hea
Taylor
Harrower
Bench
Baktovic-Brown
Snell
Bevilacqua
Phillips
Grima
Summerton
Bishop
With Tolo & Smith to come in if Baktovic or Snell don't come up.
Saying that Screen will most likely be in the team as Graf loves her defence.
Camel 31
Years ago
Powerful,raw stuff from Cambage .- levels completely untapped. - Most likely MVP - if you were picking one for this 3 game series.
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