After what seems like an eternity of hype, the trials for the WA shield team are FINALLY here
From word around the bowls, looks like there is going to be about the same amount as last year trying out for the teams. But hopefully we see at least 10 girls put their name down, and then over the next few years see the nomination rate incline to over 15 girls, as what it was in 2000 - made it a lot harder to make the team, rather than the walk-in it seems to be now. Sad but unfortunately true
Anyway, there should be mostly familiar faces in the guys team this year, with Gaz, the 2 Mitch's (Macho and Edom), and Matt - wouldn't be surprised if this was top 4. "Little Macho" to scrape in too
For the girls, Alli defintely top qualifier, Naomi (if she is trying out). Last years State Master's winner Simone should be up there too for the top 3. And Alli, that bet is still on
Should be a great, if not interesting, 3 days. Only 2 weeks to go boys and girls