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Post by ReggaeDragon on Nov 17, 2021 9:31:02 GMT -5
On the men's side: I just saw Sam Schachter is now committed to playing with Dan Dearing for Canada. I figured that Pedlow and Schachter were going to split after that collapse against Mexico up 18-12 and then losing before the olympics.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2021 11:19:56 GMT -5
kantor/rudol
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Post by larabeach on Nov 17, 2021 13:14:46 GMT -5
So, it looks like the pairing of Losiak/Bryl was not a temporary thing.
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Post by tamz on Nov 17, 2021 13:51:39 GMT -5
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Post by larabeach on Nov 17, 2021 15:21:39 GMT -5
Has anybody seen Kira in the German tour? Does she look like she could return to compete like her old self? If so, it would be interesting, Anna Grüne looks promising, but I don't think she's ready yet. That said, some years training with the likes of Kira, Ludwig and so on could do wonders for her.
Anyway, I usually like this kind of veteran/youngster pairs, so best of luck for them.
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Post by rw30 on Nov 17, 2021 17:51:38 GMT -5
first rumors from Poland: * Kantor / Losiak staying together. That's sort of surprising even here in PL, many ppl expected Losiak will pair with Bryl (especially with Kantor's health being constant concern. It's said Bryl only playing with Losiak in couple of summer tournaments bcoz Kantor unable to play at the moment) that rumor was just a rumor. It's semi-official at the moment, but Kantor shared @ his FB he will join Rudol.... so Bryl will be playing with Łosiak. I believe not only Polish fans will miss that unbelievable couple Kantor / Łosiak and their playing style. But in the same time coupling Bryl & Łosiak makes 100% sense if Polish beach volley wants to push for best result in incoming years. Beware Vikings, beware Qatar, beware anybody else.
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Post by sandybvb on Nov 18, 2021 4:14:43 GMT -5
Has anybody seen Kira in the German tour? Does she look like she could return to compete like her old self? If so, it would be interesting, Anna Grüne looks promising, but I don't think she's ready yet. That said, some years training with the likes of Kira, Ludwig and so on could do wonders for her. Anyway, I usually like this kind of veteran/youngster pairs, so best of luck for them. Perhaps, Tillman would be a better option to compete top level, but Kira needs matchs to win confidence... Good luck!! Nice comeback
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Post by larabeach on Nov 18, 2021 5:08:13 GMT -5
Has anybody seen Kira in the German tour? Does she look like she could return to compete like her old self? If so, it would be interesting, Anna Grüne looks promising, but I don't think she's ready yet. That said, some years training with the likes of Kira, Ludwig and so on could do wonders for her. Anyway, I usually like this kind of veteran/youngster pairs, so best of luck for them. Perhaps, Tillman would be a better option to compete top level, but Kira needs matchs to win confidence... Good luck!! Nice comeback She will need confidence and points, I doubt she has any left, even with her injury there's a time limit for those injury points. It's going to be weird, Kira playing in al those entry level tournaments. Or perhaps someone is willing to give former Olympic and WC champion a wildcard. Anyway, I hope she can compete againg at the top.
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Post by acrossthepond on Nov 18, 2021 7:27:20 GMT -5
To be more specific: They will play FIVB events near Germany. So no full World Tour commitment.
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Post by acrossthepond on Nov 18, 2021 7:30:23 GMT -5
first rumors from Poland: * Kantor / Losiak staying together. That's sort of surprising even here in PL, many ppl expected Losiak will pair with Bryl (especially with Kantor's health being constant concern. It's said Bryl only playing with Losiak in couple of summer tournaments bcoz Kantor unable to play at the moment) that rumor was just a rumor. It's semi-official at the moment, but Kantor shared @ his FB he will join Rudol.... so Bryl will be playing with Łosiak. I believe not only Polish fans will miss that unbelievable couple Kantor / Łosiak and their playing style. But in the same time coupling Bryl & Łosiak makes 100% sense if Polish beach volley wants to push for best result in incoming years. Beware Vikings, beware Qatar, beware anybody else. I've always liked Losiak. He has all the tools and is one of my favourite players. A bit cocky, a bit arrogant, but he backs it up. Losiak/Bryl means that the best Polish defender and blocker will pair up. I guess Losiak will be served because Bryl is the worse setter. Let's see how they'll play as a team.
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Post by swift on Nov 18, 2021 11:09:08 GMT -5
first rumors from Poland: * Kantor / Losiak staying together. That's sort of surprising even here in PL, many ppl expected Losiak will pair with Bryl (especially with Kantor's health being constant concern. It's said Bryl only playing with Losiak in couple of summer tournaments bcoz Kantor unable to play at the moment) that rumor was just a rumor. It's semi-official at the moment, but Kantor shared @ his FB he will join Rudol.... so Bryl will be playing with Łosiak. I believe not only Polish fans will miss that unbelievable couple Kantor / Łosiak and their playing style. But in the same time coupling Bryl & Łosiak makes 100% sense if Polish beach volley wants to push for best result in incoming years. Beware Vikings, beware Qatar, beware anybody else. To be honest a few years ago I would have missed the team of Losiak/Kantor but lately they haven't played as inspiring as they used to. A few years ago they played a very entertaining style of volleyball but lately they seemed to have settled for a more traditional approach. I can understand why but it was just not as fun to watch anymore. I guess they spoiled us with their innovative playing style in their early years. Anyway, I'm looking forward to seeing what Kantor and Bryl can do. I'm not sure though if they are going to be a real threat to the Vikings, Qatar etc.
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Post by tamz on Dec 6, 2021 16:21:37 GMT -5
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Post by moderndaycoach on Dec 6, 2021 18:15:15 GMT -5
I believe in second chances, but there is just something unthinkably harder about trying to keep an open mindset about a man who raped a 12 year old and didn't even serve the full sentencing of ONLY 4 YEARS!
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Post by moderndaycoach on Dec 6, 2021 18:23:07 GMT -5
Honestly, f*ck him - it's too bad more players on tour don't try to publicly humiliate him incessantly. She was f*cking 12 and he acts as if this was a college hookup gone wrong. www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/dutch-volleyball-star-who-raped-10035342"He has defended his actions, saying he is "not a sex monster" for raping the girl known only as Miss A. to protect her identity. Van de Velde said: "I do want to correct all nonsense which has been written about me when I was locked up. I did not read anything of it, on purpose. But I understand that it was quite bad, that I have been branded as a sex monster, as a paedophile. "That I am not, really not. "Everyone can have an opinion about me, but it is only fair if they also know my side of the story." "Van de Velde said: "It is all my fault. Even if I had her permission, I should have known better. "We both had our problems, that gave a sort of mutual affection. For the rest, I do not understand why I let it come to this point." Van de Velde admitted three counts of rape against a child in court and was sentenced to four years in prison on 21st March 2016." "Van de Velde said: "In England the punishments are a lot higher, they were laughing about my four years. "'Baby sentence' is what they called it." Despite his early release, Van de Velde still feels sorry for himself, explaining how he wept in an Amsterdam prison while watching the fireworks on New Year's Eve."
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Post by larabeach on Dec 6, 2021 19:53:05 GMT -5
Honestly, f*ck him - it's too bad more players on tour don't try to publicly humiliate him incessantly. She was f*cking 12 and he acts as if this was a college hookup gone wrong. www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/dutch-volleyball-star-who-raped-10035342"He has defended his actions, saying he is "not a sex monster" for raping the girl known only as Miss A. to protect her identity. Van de Velde said: "I do want to correct all nonsense which has been written about me when I was locked up. I did not read anything of it, on purpose. But I understand that it was quite bad, that I have been branded as a sex monster, as a paedophile. "That I am not, really not. "Everyone can have an opinion about me, but it is only fair if they also know my side of the story." "Van de Velde said: "It is all my fault. Even if I had her permission, I should have known better. "We both had our problems, that gave a sort of mutual affection. For the rest, I do not understand why I let it come to this point." Van de Velde admitted three counts of rape against a child in court and was sentenced to four years in prison on 21st March 2016." "Van de Velde said: "In England the punishments are a lot higher, they were laughing about my four years. "'Baby sentence' is what they called it." Despite his early release, Van de Velde still feels sorry for himself, explaining how he wept in an Amsterdam prison while watching the fireworks on New Year's Eve." Ugh. He is DISGUSTING. That said, I don't consider The Mirror a reliable source.
I kind of try to ignore him. I also think that everyone involved should give him a much colder treatment. I'm sorry for Kim. Wasn't she a policewoman? Is she still?
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