Posts by sitenoise

  • Japan Women's NT 2026

    So Serbia clobbered NED :huh: Does this mean JPN gets BRA in the QF? (sadly, Gabi not being there?

    )Always a tough match but it would be the sweetest team to beat and send home because of the whole history thing

  • Japan Women's NT 2026

    Quote from voly

    Is it her knees? I think it may have something to do with her body type she has the same body type as Nagaoka and we all know how that turned out. I think that could be figured out once she joins but yeah she's a total mystery whether or not she can transition properly in the NT.

    It's a mystery. I've never seen her over-taped up anywhere, or wearing one of those Airi things. She just disappears from the bench for weeks at a time

  • Japan Women's NT 2026

    Quote from Phoenix

    She's definitely peaking. A combination of prime Nagaoka + Ebata with her strength. I'm so glad she's going to Italy. It can only get better from here on out

    Any concern that Wada in Europe will make her more "known", more data on her? Maybe never being a V.League ace has helped her remain a mystery? It's not like she is a 195cm super athlete where it doesn't matter how much you know about her

  • Japan Women's NT 2026

    Quote from Phoenix

    I've always had an issue with Sakae. I remember constantly complaining about her ages ago lmao BUT I think it's only normal? I would say that she isn't used to this system and isn't very clever on adjusting her tempos given how this is her first time actually playing for the A team. I think she was in some U squad wayyyy back I can't remember but never with the main team. I'm actually surprised she was even given a chance given her age.

    I thought Sakae's "experience" was going to be a plus. I believe you are the one who mentioned Sakae's lack of connection with Nagaoka. she just doesn't seem to be able to set p-2 very well?

    For me, just seeing everybody end up tipping the ball over the net says the sets aren't there. I don't watch Seki in Europe, maybe she has grown beyond my complaints. I think the battle with Sakae this VNL has helped Seki. The way she used Shimamura yesterday seemed to reflect that. I dunno. Maybe just heaving watermelons Cansu-style to Wada is all it takes

  • Japan Women's NT 2026

    Quote from voly

    What do you think about Valdes in case she does officially join them next year? it would at least take some load off Wada and she can start against mid to weaker teams except maybe Ukraine lol

    Even if it might be Akimoto playing OP, I've always felt Wada was at risk. I'm even on record saying Wada "can't" play full time :lol: oops


    I think Valdes is a better passer than most give her credit for. Not serve reception passing but 2-passing. I've been pleasantly surprised by her growth from being just a hitter. I like seeing her at the end of matches sitting with the team. But I don't think she's going to step in and be Egonu-like. Can she even be as good as Wada is now? Melissa is also secretly a little injury prone, or something

    Wada has improved in floor defense but it might not matter. Either way, great to have 2 or 3 OPs to choose from, rotate about. If only Japan had the same option with OH

  • Japan Women's NT 2026

    I know it's been said before but it's just crazy to me that Wada is performing like this when she's never been a full time player in V.League. She was maybe halvses the year Lorrayna was there with NEC

  • Japan Women's NT 2026

    Now I understand why the SAGA cultists don't like Sakae. I thought she started out the VNL pretty well but she should step aside now. Seki has some issues but the course is clear


    (Yoshino needs Tsukasa but that's not likely gonna happen)

  • Japan Women's NT 2026

    Seki and Sakae have done this dance all VNL. One plays a shit game with the middles and the other one comes in and says "I'll show you". It's not just Wada. Shimamura has sprung into action