导出博客文章Sky Sports Netball expert Anita Navin selects her players to watch during this
seasons Netball Superleague from home and abroad. Homegrown playersAmy Clinton,
Manchester ThunderEarly observations of Amy indicate she is agile and able to
use a range of attacking moves to outwit opponents. She shows a lot of composure
for an 18-year-old and is likely to make her debut given her successful
pre-season campaign. Amy has the capacity to select the right option at the
right time whilst under pressure and she has the vision to find the gaps as she
seeks to take the ball leading towards the post. She takes a high percentage of
shots and early signs show her accuracy is fitting for Superleague. Amy is
easily found by midcourters and will no doubt benefit from the first time ball
and excellent vision of Natalie Haythornthwaite and Sara Bayman around the
circle edge. Georgina Fisher of Hertfordshire Mavericks Georgina Fisher,
Hertfordshire MavericksGeorgina is another shooting newcomer with immense talent
who is widely being tipped by pundits to excel in her first season on court. She
is exciting to watch, versatile and already demonstrating a capacity to outwit
some of the top defenders in the Superleague. Georgina demonstrates maturity in
the shooting role and is not afraid to take the shot from range. Shes likely to
get her chance in the new look Mavericks line-up. Look out for her ability to
distribute the ball around the circle edge and also her strong hold against a
tight one-on-one defender. Under pressure there appears to be no anxiety for the
17-year-old and with her dedication and hard work she could take Mavericks to
the final stages of this Superleague campaign. Possessing the court craft all
shooters strive for, she will lead out of the circle, use her out-and-in ball to
progress close to the post. Gabby Marshall of Manchester Thunder Gabby
Marshall, Manchester ThunderGabby has an intensity about her game and works
incredibly hard in the C/WD role. She mirrors aspects we would connect with the
performance of Sara Bayman in that she is safe, supportive and demonstrates a
real capacity to stick to a game plan.Gabby will offer and re-offer and work
tirelessly through the court whilst showing a very strong commitment to her
defensive game. She will be viewed more as a defensive centre and we may see her
on at WD.Its a big ask to follow in the footsteps of Laura Malcolm and Sara
Bayman however, expect to see this young talent on court. Gabby will hunt for
the intercept and could get a breakthrough to demonstrate her true potential at
this level. Beth Sutherland will play for Hertfordshire Mavericks this season
Bethany Sutherland - Hertfordshire MavericksOne of the youngest players
representing Scotland at the World Cup in Sydney, Beth is no stranger to netball
at the top level. Her mother was an England International and well known within
the Mavericks vicinity.Beth has a great international future ahead and is
relentless in the WD position. Useful with her double plays on attack and
destructive when she applies a tight one-on-one defence, Beth will no doubt be
connecting with Joline Johansson (nee Henry) in training and what a great
opportunity to develop under the wing of the retired Silver Fern. Vicky Oyesola
of Hertfordshire Mavericks Vicky Oyesola - Hertfordshire MavericksMavericks have
a superb blend of youth and experience and Vicky is a strong up and coming
defensive individual who has potential to emerge as a key impact player. An
instinctive defender, who tracks incredibly well also committing fully to delay
and deny her opponent any space on the court, Vicky will perform to good
principles showing a strong ability to read the game. She is fast on the ground
and can play an effective aerial game both on attack and defence. Look out for
Vicky and her speed on and off the ball. Lenize Potgieter will star for Team
Bath Overseas playersLenize Potgieter - Team BathLenize emerged as a key shooter
for South Africa at the World Cup this year and responded so well to the
coaching and tactical mind of Norma Plummer the ex-Diamonds coach. Lenize is
likely to contest for the GS position at Team Bath with Chelsea Lewis however,
as a combination the pair could be quite special and distinctive this season
should either be tested in the GA position.Lenize is not afraid to shoot from
long range and equally exit the circle to involve herself in circle edge play.
A confident athlete, who will no doubt continue to add a range of shooting court
craft throughout the season. Liana Leota will play for Manchester Thunder Liana
Leota - Manchester ThunderLiana is fast, agile, creative and most of all can
find the gaps in and around the circle edge as a WA. She can outwit with her
subtle changes of direction and also use sudden and effective injections of
speed. Shes experienced and can sight the first time ball given the speed at
which she turns in the air to face goal. And shes a real team player who will
be a superb addition to the Thunder line upThere is no doubt she will tally a
large number of goal assists as we progress through the Superleague season.
Everyone should look out for the Leota-Helen Housby connection in 2016. Samantha
Wallace of Hertfordshire Mavericks Samantha Wallace - Hertfordshire MavericksAt
times during her World Cup campaign with Trinidad and Tobago Samantha was the
silent threat to the opposition. Shes an athlete who quietly goes about her
role but has the talent to secure a perfect and faultless 100% accuracy in
competition.Wallace is a talented national basketballer who can outwit her
opponents with her one step moves and agility within the circle. When supported
with a quality feed from the circle edge she has the composure to shoot the ball
from almost any spot. Expect to see a focused and consistent set of
performances from Wallace if serviced well by the midcourt. Shanice Beckford
will play for Team Northumbria Shanice Beckford - Team NorthumbriaMaking her
national debut with the Sunshine Girls at the age of 18 and known in Jamaica as
the mighty midget standing at 5ft 8in - Shanice does not go unnoticed on
court. Another World Cup wonder for Jamaica, who is at times is quiet and shy,
however put her on the court and she excels to perform at the highest
level. Shanice has the resilience to withstand all the pressure of a tight
defender and is equally not phased by the height of most world class defensive
pairings. Like all of her teammates in the Jamaican squad, Shanice has
incredible ball handling skills and will use a range of tricks to distribute the
ball to a holding shooter. She is a popular member of the national side and was
voted top player of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow during 2014 by her fellow
teammates. Jo Trip makes her debut for Loughborough Lightning Jo Trip -
Loughborough LightningJo joins Lightning with an extensive playing CV and
experience of the ANZ competition. A former U21 New Zealand squad member she is
known for her range in terms of disrupting and forcing the error as GK or
GD. Having played for Magic and Tactix in the ANZ for a total of four seasons Jo
will no doubt bring an offline defensive style and be a driving force with Jade
Clarke in terms of through court play as a GD. Jo is very versatile and will no
doubt find herself in both roles as coach Karen Atkinson looks at all the circle
pairings available.There is no doubt that Trip will bring a subtle determination
and skill level to this defensive line up at Lightning. With Clarke, Ama Agbeze
and the Corbin sisters this might just be Lightnings time to strike at the top.
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