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Post by BigDigEnergy on May 2, 2024 9:52:51 GMT -5
Looks like both Možič (Slovenia) and A. Nikolov (Bulgaria) are out for this VNL due to injury and surgery that they need to have.
Možič might be able to come back and play for the Olympics if his team can secure a spot.
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Post by mnbadger on May 2, 2024 10:17:30 GMT -5
The Canadian in me is excited to see many returning and some new names for Team Canada. Hope to see some action for Varga although the OH spots seem to be locked for Maar, Loeppky, and Hoag (this is probably the spot that is up for grabs) Excited to see Kofi back because we need him in the middle, although I’m not sure if his break has affected his form. Have also always wanted to see Keturakis get the start for this team as his physicality is miles ahead of Herr and Walsh imo Canada is probably still not a medal contender but I’m excited to see the wide roster, hope Samuelvo changes things up! Hasn't Barnes been doing pretty well? Related: I'll never forget VNL a year or two ago where his jersey had him as Barncat and the commentator kept calling him that. |
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Post by mnbadger on May 2, 2024 10:20:01 GMT -5
Looks like both Možič (Slovenia) and A. Nikolov (Bulgaria) are out for this VNL due to injury and surgery that they need to have. Možič might be able to come back and play for the Olympics if his team can secure a spot. I don't know what wild swings in rankings are possible this tournament, but Slovenia being over 70 points up on Cuba seems a little warm, but cautiously safe. |
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Post by BigDigEnergy on May 2, 2024 10:40:10 GMT -5
Looks like both Možič (Slovenia) and A. Nikolov (Bulgaria) are out for this VNL due to injury and surgery that they need to have. Možič might be able to come back and play for the Olympics if his team can secure a spot. I don't know what wild swings in rankings are possible this tournament, but Slovenia being over 70 points up on Cuba seems a little warm, but cautiously safe. Right that is my thinking too so it is better for Mozic to get the surgery now than later. Also even without him, I think they still have two very solid starting OHs. |
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Post by Disc808 on May 2, 2024 12:24:59 GMT -5
Kofi better start every match lol
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Post by myhouse911 on May 2, 2024 16:53:12 GMT -5
The Canadian in me is excited to see many returning and some new names for Team Canada. Hope to see some action for Varga although the OH spots seem to be locked for Maar, Loeppky, and Hoag (this is probably the spot that is up for grabs) Excited to see Kofi back because we need him in the middle, although I’m not sure if his break has affected his form. Have also always wanted to see Keturakis get the start for this team as his physicality is miles ahead of Herr and Walsh imo Canada is probably still not a medal contender but I’m excited to see the wide roster, hope Samuelvo changes things up! Just to add to your post This is their 18 players that seem to be in contention for the 12(13) Olympic spots. volleyball.ca/en/news/2024-senior-men-s-indoor-team |
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Post by bruinsgold on May 2, 2024 17:00:28 GMT -5
I don't know what wild swings in rankings are possible this tournament, but Slovenia being over 70 points up on Cuba seems a little warm, but cautiously safe. Right that is my thinking too so it is better for Mozic to get the surgery now than later. Also even without him, I think they still have two very solid starting OHs. And with Štern back this summer, they don't have to run their 3-OH offense (though I preferred it) in VNL. |
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Post by BigDigEnergy on May 2, 2024 17:24:38 GMT -5
Right that is my thinking too so it is better for Mozic to get the surgery now than later. Also even without him, I think they still have two very solid starting OHs. And with Štern back this summer, they don't have to run their 3-OH offense (though I preferred it) in VNL. yes that 3 OH offense was interesting but I am not a big fan of it 😂 |
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2024 17:26:00 GMT -5
Bennie Tuinstra isn't eligible for the Dutch because they quite literally forgot to check the box next to his name. Yikes. Is he their setter?! |
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Post by bruinsgold on May 2, 2024 17:26:17 GMT -5
Everyone voting for Poland, tell me: is it because of Bieniek's serve or Śliwka's flawlessly groomed facial hair?? 🤨
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Post by bruinsgold on May 2, 2024 17:27:36 GMT -5
Bennie Tuinstra isn't eligible for the Dutch because they quite literally forgot to check the box next to his name. Yikes. Is he their setter?! Nope. Their young OH. But probably their best offensive weapon outside of Nimir. |
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2024 17:28:49 GMT -5
Nope. Their young OH. But probably their best offensive weapon outside of Nimir. Dang. Can Nimir haul this team to an olympic qualification with out him? |
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Post by bruinsgold on May 2, 2024 17:33:26 GMT -5
Nope. Their young OH. But probably their best offensive weapon outside of Nimir. Dang. Can Nimir haul this team to an olympic qualification with out him? Hell no. LOL. That team is doomed. |
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Post by ddbb on May 2, 2024 18:09:30 GMT -5
Everyone voting for Poland, tell me: is it because of Bieniek's serve or Śliwka's flawlessly groomed facial hair?? 🤨 i’m quite the opposite. i want poland to be knocked down a bit. they’re too far ahead in the rankings lol. |
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Post by momorabbit on May 2, 2024 18:30:40 GMT -5
And with Štern back this summer, they don't have to run their 3-OH offense (though I preferred it) in VNL. yes that 3 OH offense was interesting but I am not a big fan of it 😂 i think Cebulij becomes the opposite at VNL but Mozic becomes the opposite at olympics qualification? Feel like they are both pretty good and comfortable at these positions. This gives Slovenia more choices, which is good. They should be able to secure Olympic spot based on the rankings system, if not losing to too low-ranked teams. |
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