Luuuc
Years ago
Probably worth its own thread to discuss the matches.
In the mean time...
Rio test will give Opals an edge says Joyce
http://rio2016.olympics.com.au/news/rio-test-will-give-opals-an-edge-says-joyce
"I can tell you that we'll be doing different things. I'll be experimenting.
...
I've got 12 players and I'll be giving opportunities for all of them to play."
Luuuc
Years ago
I should have included...
"The Opals play Argentina early Saturday morning (AEDT), followed by Venezuela on Sunday and Brazil on Monday."
I thought Penny Taylor was replaced in China by Maya Moore, but the article says she's busy over there. Which team is she on now?
Solomun Tulum mix
Years ago
IMO Brazillian women should start as favs
Luuuc
Years ago
Anon, Penny was indeed replaced in China by Maya. She's currently hanging with Diana in Ekaterinburg. (She was in the stands during their last Euroleague game)
I too was hoping she would make it to this Rio event. The timing seemed perfect.
Sounds like Erin is playing. Seems like there is probably more to the not playing for seq story then what went to the media.
Dang, Taurasi has managed to hurt the Opals without even being on the bloody court.
Brazil is down some of their big girls with WNBA experience, but I reckon that game will be a good measure of our side.
finals995
Years ago
Anyone know what time the first game tips-off?
Brendan wanting to experiment and use all the roster should be good! He's got a wide variety of resources to use.
Luuuc
Years ago
@BasketballAus
"We are currently looking for a site with LiveStats and will let everyone know. Games are 7.30am Sat and Sun and 9.30am Mon morn"
"[Burton] is an important part of our side especially with her rebounding."
http://www.basketball.net.au/opals-impress-against-argentina-in-first-game-of-rio-test-event/
paul
Years ago
It sure seems like it!
Reporter: Brendan, talk to us about your stars like Penny Taylor and Liz Cambage.
Joyce: Look, Tess and Nat are so important to our group, and they do things most people don't see, that's why they're in the team.
C Batkovic 11 rbds in 18 mins
Pf/C Francis 9 rbds in 17 mins
Sf Allen 9 rbds in 13 mins
Sf Talbot 6 rbds in 24 mins
Pf/c Burton 6 rbds in 21 mins
Burton did ok,
Be interesting to see how she does against a much better and bigger Brazil.
finals995
Years ago
Yes those are OK stats for Burton, but its 23 mins against Argentina. The opponents on this tour aren't going to be giving her the problems she faces weekly in the WNBL.
Luuuc
Years ago
Opals 104, Venezuela 24.
Boxscore:
http://www.basketball.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Game-2-Box-Score.jpg
Brendan Joyce - "Nat Burton can win a game of Connect Four in only three moves."
Luuuc
Years ago
"Rachel Jarry and Nat Burton both played outstanding defence"
http://www.basketball.net.au/australia-complete-sweep-of-rio-test-event-with-win-over-brazil/
Is griffin still a possibility?
I'm still hoping for..
Phillips/Mitchell/lavey
Taylor/Allen
Talbot/jarry
Francis/penaluna/tolo
Cambage/batkovic
But it seems as though he wants burton in the squad and potentially madgen also.
Camel 31
Years ago
Saw a bit of the first game on sbs worldnews, saturday nite. The stadium cost $300,000,000 ,they mentioned
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