Posts by Playmaker

    Yes I think Koput and maybe even Piasecka

    How are you gonna overanalyze Erdem’s performance after 2 games as a backup and then decide to blame her for Turkey’s possible “downfall” later on😂

    Yeah Hande made zero points that one time and is still a starter and Saliha is just a neposister of Elif :lol:

    Germany was much better in VNL a month ago, they even beat Brazil and almost Türkiye too. I wonder whats the problem now. Maybe Eurovolley has overall better Quality teams in terms of physical abilities than VNL teams

    But they also lost to Ukraine and now Ukraine is completely faded


    They did better when Pogany was around and during the time grozer wasn't a starter week 2 i think it was, when she was out of the squad. Also Orthmann's addition is kind of always weird but it doesn't have any impact since WCH.

    But what about Roberta and Macris who don't want to make way for younger setters? they're not even giving any chances during a tournament where you're supposed to test out players like in VNL. There should be a time limit for those 2 they're getting worse and worse.

    I would classify that as a coaching issue. I think those 2 would continue to say yes as long as they feel they are needed and Ze could choose have other options instead he sticks to those 2 so it's more his fault

    Someone said Zhu Ting's case is political because she has beef with their organization which is directly linked to the government

    Oh... ok I don't know anything about that. But in which case she's also at an age where she can be independent of the NT which was my point.

    Very bad take, and opinions like that only hurt entire point of NT. Yes life is not just a volleyball, but at the same time, volleyball career is not a long, especially the one in NT. So yes, only injury and personal problems are good reason for a decline of invitation.

    Age should also count. For example veterans like Zhu Ting or Thaisa can decline to make way for younger players in their respective position. I mean I get why some players like KYK had to retire 500 times out of desperation but at the same time they shouldn't be held the responsibility just because the new generation isn't ready.

    Is Tolok's choice to play in 4.


    And the coach is there.

    Dont worry

    Yeah right if he's there they would've announced it already.



    It doesn't make sense for Tolok to play opp in the NT where it's more important and totally flop as an OH for an already doomed club like Novara. It won't also be good for her physically because she's already suffered so many injuries and switching positions will only make that worse. She said she wanted to play OH since 2023 but she's already become one of the toptier opps of the league.

    Anyone know what Alsmeier and Grozer did at Kienbaum yesterday? was it just the 2 of them?


    Orthmann still isn't confirmed where she will play next season

    We have to wait for further information/confirmation. Some of you are just jumping to conclusions. Of course this won't be as straightforward for Russia, they can't just skip the process, it will be a negative chain effect to the rest below them in the rankings.

    I read on polish twitter that Russia lost VNL spot and they have to start from European League level. But exception is if VNL will be extended to 20 teams… and something is going on.

    I do believe that Russia's return isn't going to be as simple as some may think especially as to what level they can restart.


    The rankings are only proof that they're being acknowledged again, it's in FIVB's official statement.

    Matthias to be fair when one of the Dutch forum members here pointed out that Pia Kastner was out of shape or in terrible shape I can't remember the exact words but basically that, you didn't get mad. The ones who follow Germany already knew that Orthmann is not good condition, that's not in any way bashing her because some don't know why she's MIA. Dunno why you got worked up about that one.

    Meanwhile Saliha does nothing and she's still out of shape... doing oh ABSOLUTELY nothing for Turkey. Oh no what about those who invested in her?