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Luuuc

Years ago

Who will make the Rio Opals team?

"Joyce told Fairfax Media his current advice was Mitchell was counted as a naturalised player as she was first an American citizen then gained an Australia passport through her mother, who was Australian.
Mitchell plays in the WNBL as a local player and Griffin will be able to do the same but FIBA rules allow national teams to select only one naturalised player."

http://www.theage.com.au/sport/basketball/australian-opals-coach-brendan-joyce-faces-tough-call-on-naturalised-stars-20151118-gl2n9i.html

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Luuuc

Years ago

I don't actually think she's a shoo-in for a spot in the final 12, but I'm very happy to have her as an option.

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Luuuc

Years ago

She has already had PR for a while. Citizenship is the final stage to becoming a fair dinkum true blue Aussie sheila.

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Luuuc

Years ago

Too soon for Mansfield IMO.
Have said it a few times in recent weeks that I regard her very highly and think she should be considered for international experience ASAP, but from where she is now, to Rio, in 9 months, is too much. Wouldn't be doing her or the team any favours.
Ditto Tupaea.

Guard spots are still up for grabs, but I can't see anyone new to the program getting one.
Therefore Wilson, Madgen, and Ebzery still in with a chance IMO, along with the incumbents in Phillips, Mitchell & Lavey.
It's silly/pointless to be making final calls this soon anyway, but on current form and also based on what attributes Joyce seems to value most in players, I think Ebzery is in with a real shot.

Can't discount the possibility that Erin won't be healthy for Rio either. All the more important to keep an open mind about the backcourt.

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Luuuc

Years ago

No, Batgirl has not retired from international play. She took a break from it but as far as I know plans to be in the mix for Rio.

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very old

Years ago

Has batgirl retired from international play ?

If we could medal with Graf we can medal with (almost) anyone.

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Luuuc

Years ago

Who *will* make the team, or who *should* make the team?

Coach clearly has his favourites.

I would love to see Ebzery, Talbot & Penaluna in the team. Not holding my breath though.

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