Display MoreRobin did not even play at the WCH and they still finished 4th. They had Belien and Lohuis did a good job, and she`s still young which means she will just get better.
I don`t think you have been watching NED during VNL, they are playing with new players and putting up on a fight against the top teams. They have a couple of promising players besides Daalderop....Jaspers sisters, Baijes, Luttikhuis, Polder, Meijers,Van Aalen, Timmernan.
To replace Dijkema they have Bongaerts and Femke.
Plak-Buijis-Daalderop trio?? They still have Maret.
Belien and Lohuis did a good job for sure but Belien did not have an outstanding season in Turkey, she was actually suffering from injuries most of the season. Robin-Lohuis duo can do a good job, lets hope Koolhaas will be useful when she comes in when needed.
To be honest, none of the names you mentioned really impressed me during this VNL. Jasper sisters were the closest ones but that is not enough either and being young does not mean they will develop in a good way.
Femke replacing Dijkema is a joke, I am surprised she is still around. Bongaerts was expected to take her place for 2-3 seasons now, I wonder if this will happen eventually.
Plak-Buijs-Daalderop trio? I did not say this trio will play. I think Netherlands will play with Slöetjes as opposite and Maret's place is guaranteed since she is the only one who can receive decently. The last spot will be among these three.