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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2020 13:14:21 GMT -5
I think it is entirely possible that she and Thompson will are BOTH staying AND we will see Megan Courtney and Stefana Veljković join the roster. Given that Megan Courtney has been playing Libero during the International season with USA...I can really see Terzić bringing her on as a Libero since the team really doesn't have any that are good at serve receive. I think this means the Vargas finally has her Turkish citizenship so that leaves them with 5 foreigners: Robinson, Courtney, Thompson, Mihajlovic and Veljkovic. Now since Terzic is head coach and I can see him going with many different possible line-ups during the domestic season depending on who isn't playing well. I think this sucks for Thompson who will likely start behind all three of Robinson, Mihajlovic and Vargas but only slightly behind and can come in for Vargas or Mihajlovic if either is struggling offensively or if Brankica is getting served off court. The competition will do his players some good too. Veljkovic might also ride the bench until Champions League being behind Erdem and Toksoy-Guidetti through the middle. Either way I would LOVE to be Naz Akyol with all those wonderful offensive options. We'll see how it pans out. I saw a rumor earlier that Robinson was headed to China. Any news on what team she might be talking to? I don't know. Maybe this is just me over analysing? 😂 Yeah...maybe just a smidgen. I doubt Karch cares that much about what other individuals are up to when they aren't with their NT's. Now having both Larson and Robinson (the starters for the NT) in the shorter league along with Drews being in Japan is probably a good thing. Though...with all of the primary NT setters being in Italy and Turkey this year...I don't really see the point since none of them will be back in the USA gym until late April or early May unless the European leagues are shorter or start earlier. Still I guess having extended down time/time to train post pro league is beneficial.
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Post by donut on Apr 25, 2020 14:03:25 GMT -5
Any news about krob, akinradewo? Krobs leaving fenerbahce is quiet interesting? I mean she is like the best player of fenerbahce because of her all around performance. I don't think fenerbahce let her go just like that? I am thinking 2 reasons. Either she decided to not renew and go ro different team or fenerbahce is looking for someone who can fit their "budget"? I don't know. I think it is entirely possible that she and Thompson will are BOTH staying AND we will see Megan Courtney and Stefana Veljković join the roster. Given that Megan Courtney has been playing Libero during the International season with USA...I can really see Terzić bringing her on as a Libero since the team really doesn't have any that are good at serve receive. I think this means the Vargas finally has her Turkish citizenship so that leaves them with 5 foreigners: Robinson, Courtney, Thompson, Mihajlovic and Veljkovic. Now since Terzic is head coach and I can see him going with many different possible line-ups during the domestic season depending on who isn't playing well. I think this sucks for Thompson who will likely start behind all three of Robinson, Mihajlovic and Vargas but only slightly behind and can come in for Vargas or Mihajlovic if either is struggling offensively or if Brankica is getting served off court. The competition will do his players some good too. Veljkovic might also ride the bench until Champions League being behind Erdem and Toksoy-Guidetti through the middle. Either way I would LOVE to be Naz Akyol with all those wonderful offensive options. We'll see how it pans out. I saw a rumor earlier that Robinson was headed to China. Any news on what team she might be talking to? I would be shocked if Courtney is going to Fener to play libero.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2020 15:35:14 GMT -5
I think it is entirely possible that she and Thompson will are BOTH staying AND we will see Megan Courtney and Stefana Veljković join the roster. Given that Megan Courtney has been playing Libero during the International season with USA...I can really see Terzić bringing her on as a Libero since the team really doesn't have any that are good at serve receive. I think this means the Vargas finally has her Turkish citizenship so that leaves them with 5 foreigners: Robinson, Courtney, Thompson, Mihajlovic and Veljkovic. Now since Terzic is head coach and I can see him going with many different possible line-ups during the domestic season depending on who isn't playing well. I think this sucks for Thompson who will likely start behind all three of Robinson, Mihajlovic and Vargas but only slightly behind and can come in for Vargas or Mihajlovic if either is struggling offensively or if Brankica is getting served off court. The competition will do his players some good too. Veljkovic might also ride the bench until Champions League being behind Erdem and Toksoy-Guidetti through the middle. Either way I would LOVE to be Naz Akyol with all those wonderful offensive options. We'll see how it pans out. I saw a rumor earlier that Robinson was headed to China. Any news on what team she might be talking to? I would be shocked if Courtney is going to Fener to play libero. Oh me too. It probably isn't the case. Was just a thought.
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Post by alohavball on Apr 25, 2020 19:44:09 GMT -5
I saw that Lonneke Sloetjes might be headed to Tianjin to reunite with her former Vakifbank teammate Zhu Ting. Guess that means Hooker is either transferred or retired? Tianjin made an offer to Sloetjes, but in an interview after it was released it sounded like she doesn't want to play there. She said she wants to be closer to home/family which means she be playing somewhere in Europe or maybe even take a break. There's a rumor that Zhu is leaving Tianjin and joining Ding Xia/Yan Ni in Liaoning. If this is true, I would love to see Robinson there.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2020 19:45:25 GMT -5
I saw that Lonneke Sloetjes might be headed to Tianjin to reunite with her former Vakifbank teammate Zhu Ting. Guess that means Hooker is either transferred or retired? Tianjin made an offer to Sloetjes, but in an interview after it was released it sounded like she doesn't want to play there. She said she wants to be closer to home/family which means she be playing somewhere in Europe or maybe even take a break. There's a rumor that Zhu is leaving Tianjin and joining Ding Xia/Yan Ni in Liaoning. If this is true, I would love to see Robinson there. You always have the inside scoop. I appreciate you!
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Post by alohavball on Apr 25, 2020 20:36:30 GMT -5
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Post by alohavball on Apr 26, 2020 3:12:33 GMT -5
I saw that Lonneke Sloetjes might be headed to Tianjin to reunite with her former Vakifbank teammate Zhu Ting. Guess that means Hooker is either transferred or retired? There's a rumor that Zhu is leaving Tianjin and joining Ding Xia/Yan Ni in Liaoning. If this is true, I would love to see Robinson there. Rumor of Liaoning making an offer to Akinradewo. Yan Ni expected to take the season off to rest for Tokyo. k.sina.com.cn/article_6436228314_17fa10cda00100qoif.html?from=sports&subch=vollyball
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2020 16:31:27 GMT -5
Oh snap! Also good for Yan....she and that massively taped right arm will likely be retired after Tokyo. She is huge for China right now. Who will step into her shoes next quad?
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Post by werka on Apr 27, 2020 0:40:46 GMT -5
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Post by alohavball on Apr 27, 2020 2:32:50 GMT -5
Oh snap! Also good for Yan....she and that massively taped right arm will likely be retired after Tokyo. She is huge for China right now. Who will step into her shoes next quad? Right now nobody that I can think of.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2020 14:25:18 GMT -5
Might be a good move for her. She would definitely play OH there since Bosković is there.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2020 16:35:58 GMT -5
Just announced on IG Live with Mary Wise, Rhamat Alhassan will remain in ITALY. Transferring to Chieri!
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Post by werka on Apr 28, 2020 1:19:10 GMT -5
Just announced on IG Live with Mary Wise, Rhamat Alhassan will remain in ITALY. Transferring to Chieri! I wish she went to UYBA to be with Poulter and play Champions League. Would be great for her development.
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Post by ericleo on Apr 28, 2020 8:23:34 GMT -5
Just announced on IG Live with Mary Wise, Rhamat Alhassan will remain in ITALY. Transferring to Chieri! I wish she went to UYBA to be with Poulter and play Champions League. Would be great for her development. IMO she has not reached the level of UYBA or CL yet. Playing at a lower-level club is great for her.
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Post by ironhammer on Apr 28, 2020 13:48:12 GMT -5
I wish she went to UYBA to be with Poulter and play Champions League. Would be great for her development. IMO she has not reached the level of UYBA or CL yet. Playing at a lower-level club is great for her. For now...but what about the future, hmmm.
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