Netherlands NT 2023

    A well deserved break for her, but we will miss her a lot and especially her offensive power. I am glad she didn't say goodbye for good, but I think her potential comeback depends on participation in Paris 2024. I am not very surprised by her decision since she gave some indications already after the world championships. I am curious who will be the new captain. Hoping it will be Dijkema, Bongaerts or Schoot

    I'm not suprised with her discision and I think she deserves the break! She gave it her all last few years:) On the other hand, she could have been real important for OQT. I think there is no option who can replace her immediately... If Daalderop was in good shape, I would have been worried a bit less, but we all know she isn't at her best?(


    For the new position as captain, Bongaerts is my clear choice! She is a good teamplayer and one of the most experience. If knip will play for NT again, she could be another good option. Dijkema and Schoot shouldn't be part of the team anymore IMO. Especially Dijkema, since she isn't playing well and van Aalen has a good season!

    Koslowski announced the longlist for this summer:

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    VoornaamAchternaamPositieClub 2022/2023

    Kirsten

    Knip

    		LiberoRote Raben Vilsbiburg (DUI)

    Fleur

    Savelkoel

    		Passer/loperSC Potsdam (DUI)

    Celeste

    Plak

    		Diagonaal & Passer/loperVictorina Himeji (JAP)

    Jolien

    Knollema

    		Passer/loperIl Bisonte Firenze (ITA)

    Juliet

    Lohuis

    		MiddenVBC Trasporti Pesanti (ITA)

    Demi

    Korevaar

    		MiddenSchwarz WeiB Erfurt (DUI)

    Myrthe

    Schoot

    		Liberogeen club

    Sarah

    van Aalen

    		SpelverdelerSC Potsdam (DUI)

    Britt

    Bongaerts

    		SpelverdelerMTV Stuttgart (DUI)

    Jolijn

    de Haan

    		Passer/loperSliedrecht Sport (NED)

    Laura

    Dijkema

    		Spelverdeler

    CBF Balducci HR Macerata (ITA)

    Indy

    Baijens

    		MiddenSSC Palmberg Schwerin (DUI)

    Marrit

    Jasper

    		Passer/loperVB Nantes (FRA)

    Nika

    Daalderop

    		Passer/loperVakifbank Istanbul (TUR)

    Tessa

    Polder

    		MiddenBartoccini Perugia (ITA)

    Britte

    Stuut

    		MiddenRote Raben Vilsbiburg (DUI)

    Eline

    Timmerman

    		MiddenMTV Stuttgart (DUI)

    Florien

    Reesink

    		LiberoSC Potsdam (DUI)

    Elles

    Dambrink

    		DiagonaalSSC Palmberg Schwerin (DUI)

    Iris

    Scholten

    		DiagonaalUSC Münster (DUI)

    Iris

    Vos

    		Passer/Loper, DiagonaalSliedrecht Sport (NED)

    Romy

    Brokking

    		LiberoSchwarz WeiB Erfurt (DUI)

    Kim

    Klein Lankhorst

    		SpelverdelerCuneo Granda Volley (ITA)

    Famke

    Boonstra

    		DiagonaalBrabo Antwerp (BEL)

    Hester

    Jasper

    		Passer/loperSC Potsdam (DUI)

    Nova

    Marring

    		DiagonaalAsterix AVO Beveren (BEL)

    Vera

    Mulder

    		DiagonaalSchwarz WeiB Erfurt (DUI)

    Fleur

    Meinders

    		SpelverdelerLadies in Black Aachen (DUI)

    I think netherlands have a lot of talent in oh,setter and specially MB fepartment but in opp and libero well

    Looks like the torn ACL diagnosis for Fleur Savelkoel has been confirmed now ;( Together with Buijs taking a break this will cause some trouble for Dutch NT.


    I think Koslowski should consider calling Annick Meijers instead, but rather as OPP. She has been doing quite well on that position in Dresden's recent matches, from my impression with more practise she can be a better OPP than Scholten and Mulder.

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    Looks like the torn ACL diagnosis for Fleur Savelkoel has been confirmed now ;( Together with Buijs taking a break this will cause some trouble for Dutch NT.


    I think Koslowski should consider calling Annick Meijers instead, but rather as OPP. She has been doing quite well on that position in Dresden's recent matches, from my impression with more practise she can be a better OPP than Scholten and Mulder.

    Nooooo

    Quote from Matthias

    Looks like the torn ACL diagnosis for Fleur Savelkoel has been confirmed now ;( Together with Buijs taking a break this will cause some trouble for Dutch NT.


    I think Koslowski should consider calling Annick Meijers instead, but rather as OPP. She has been doing quite well on that position in Dresden's recent matches, from my impression with more practise she can be a better OPP than Scholten and Mulder.

    After you mentioned Meijers I found out she isn't even on the longlist for the NT. I don't think she would be a serious contender for a starting spot, but not even on the longlist is also a a bit strange. Maybe with the injury Koslowski will add one more player. (But perhaps she isn't available for the NT at all)


    I am not familiar enough with Scholten/Mulder/Meijers to decide who would be the best option. But they are all the same age, so Koslowski could just invite them for a training week and pick the best 🤷‍♂️I do know however that Scholten was the best scorer many times this season, but I am not too sure if mid level Bundesliga is comparable with international level. She didn't really show it last year in VNL


    Anyway, how's Dambrink doing in Schwerin? She doesn't get to see the court a lot right? A bit worrying because I don't trust Plak to be the killer opposite we need

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    Felix probably doesn’t know she exists but he should consider calling Laura Jansen. She did well in the ncaa and will probably play in France next year

    Mullhouse or Venelles no? She isn't on the longlist but someone in the federation should know she exists


    Speaking about Dutch in the USA: is Van der Mark still playing? (Not that she should be called, just curious lol)

    Yvon Belien ends his volleyball career