That is why i wonder why we don't do it like the USA by doing it that way anyone who wishes to try out can and even if you do not make the cut you still gain valuable experience from just doing it so the next year who knows you might get past the finish line and make it.Bowling shouldn't have exclusivity when it comes to opportunity. Not everyone can afford to be involved in ranked events wether it's money, time or both . There are many good bowlers who play in sports series, travelling leagues , tournaments, etc that arent involved in rankings that could handle themselves on various patterns. Open it up to those wanting a crack, look at the unknowns that performed well at the US trials.
The USA do not have a training squad i dont believe. So it would be good to see everyone who wants to bowl for the country rock up and bowl on a few patterns and the 1st 6 past the post go away
Interesting opinions on this topic.
For Loose Cannon The Weber Cup team is hand picked by the organising committee with the chosen team captains assistance.
I think if you employ a National Coach he/she should be allowed to choose the players that they want. At the end of the day the coach will be judged on the results at these championships and I think its right that they choose the team.
Nobody is telling Postecoglou which players he can put in his team.
98% of Asian/Arab countries bowling teams are selected by their respective coaches.
Look at the Aussie guys averages after the trios event in the Worlds Champs. 3rd best bowler averaging 203? Australia didn't really have a chance on paper to make the top 4 in the teams. They finished 23 pins behind Team USA after the 6 games. AMAZING effort. 2 guys that many thought didn't 'deserve' to be in the team possibly making the difference in making that top 4? I didn't see any mention of that performance anywhere in the social media circles, kind of went unnoticed.
I am probably biased but, Andrew has been chosen to be the Australian coach and he should choose his own team. He rarely gets things wrong at championships.