Shouldn't Jaja take the opposite spot? She shouldn't be made to receive. I think the OH spot should be given to someone who is more balanced like Galang, Valdez and Pablo.
Jaja played well as OH during the Asian Games and personally, Dindin is better at OPP. Maybe Pons/Valdez can sub in for Jaja to receive at the backrow. Valdez has a decent pipe they can use for that.
OH: Santiago, Mau
OPP: Manabat
S: Robins-Hardy
MB: Madayag, Baron
L: Arado (R), Macandili (D)
SS/DS: Valdez
The Philippine fed is saying that they want to avoid being scouted, but the reality is (or so a good source said) is that the head failed to get sponsors on time. This makes sense because towards the end of 2018, they announced with full confidence that they'd be participating in at least three AVC competitions. Come early 2019, all of a sudden they "miss the deadline" set by AVC.
I don't think Kalei Mau and Alohi Robins-Hardy are secret players. Nobody said anything about this. Besides, videos of them can be easily found on YouTube. Jaja's case, though, can't be just blamed solely on the fed. Ageo Medics simply refused to give her enough time to play. As for her sister, I actually thought she would play (LOL). She hasn't issued any statement that she isn't playing (or has she?). It is clear, though, that she's going back to Japan to play.
It's purely just incompetence on the part of LVPI (the governing body of VB in the PH). If they had been doing their job in securing the best possible schedule and logistics for the team, then they could have joined AVC tournaments. I don't think sponsorship is the issue as REBISCO (PH's sponsor) has been with the team since last year.
As for Jaja, nothing else is to be said. Obviously JVL > Grand Prix and SEA Games especially since the management for PHI Volleyball has been super messy. This squad just started training as a unit like 2/3 weeks ago. That's insane. Dindin has been quiet as of late. She could have joined this leg and played as OPP since she is still in the country and no news/confirmation if and when she'll head to Japan.
I don't think Kalei and Alohi are secret players too lol. Had they just decided to join tournaments to build chemistry and the right rotations, then it would have been better.
No solid system, no good results. Every year is just another rebuilding year.
FIVB Dream Team for 1st RD:
OH: Ishii, KYK
OPP: Goncha
MB: Koreleva, Fabiana
S: Poulter
L: Larysmer
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Replace Goncha w Bjelica and im good
I am quite sure the teams would have been different teams and the federations would have taken this tournament more serious if they had known this ranking points would be counted for years. I hate FIVB's lack of planning. They come up with brand new system every year.
and also the new Olympic Qual changes sucks.
They use vnl 2017 because it was the tournament that teams grab their spots through a qualification tournament. However,2018 onwards the teams play there are chosen by 'invitation'. That's why it is like a private tournament such as Montreux and they can't give world ranking points.
How do they plan to mitigate this though? Put WGP 2017 as the default tournament score forever? lol
Are any of the USWNVT players lesbians?
Is this a round-robin format? Molina choked
We are going to a 5th and final set!
Like this?
OH: Mau and Santiago
MB: Baron and Madayag
OPP: Santiago-Manabat
Yes. All above 6'+
Madayag and Baron running the middle so well. When Jaja returns, maybe she should stick to OH for NT.
Molina is wack.
Baron, Mau, Paat and Alohi doing well for PH. Too much error for the other OH.
Wow! I can't believe I got it right
Sincere question: What or how would freeing up 4 change the situation?
I think freeing up the 4 opens up a lot of possible attacking options in that zone (drop, tip, other spiking techniques). It’s so weird since Japan employs this receiving OPP system. Why not allow the opp to be ready for the pipe instead? Or is their opp not a potent attacker? Ishii doesnt pass well enough considering she’s an OH.
I think it is one tournament per year in a four-year cycle, and WGP 2017 is being used for a 2017. After VNL 2021, WGP 2017 it's going to be replaced.
Makes sense. Thanks!
It will use WGP 2017 points until end of the world...
for real? Lol
Display MoreWait. Where are you getting your schedule from? ... unless my tiny flag recognition is wrong
Isn't it:
3 - 0
3 - 0
I feel like a third-grader. I had to look up the flags
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USA's bench is going to beat Japan?
Seems cruel
With how Japan has been playing right now, it looks like USA is just a level above them. 2nd unit can win vs. japan in 3 sets.
Also why doesn’t Ishii do passing duties?
Hmm, I'm convinced that USA is saving Carlini for China.
I also think Charles is putting Poulter out there all the way. But let’s see. The obvious move is to put Carlini in the important CHN match but who knows...
I think USA will use their bench for USAvJPN then use Ogbogu, Washington, Drews, Krob, Larson, Poulter and Courtney vs. china
Can someone confirm this?
from wiki.....
Four national teams featured in the 2019 ASEAN Grand Prix.[2] Indonesia decided not to participate in the Philippine-leg of the tournament with a selection team from the Philippine Super Liga participating instead.[3]
Indonesia (excluding Philippine-leg)
This is confirmed. It’s so weird tbh
