Predictions for this years Shield Teams hey, what a very interesting topic I say!
It's a bit sad to see that you guys are only putting up the guys team, there are girls too you know!
Not that I know too many of the younger girls myself, being out of juniors for awhile now, but I see a fair few boys around the traps and certainly quite a few of you have the talent and ability to be in the 2003 Shield Team. But will your attitudes allow you to get there?....
A few boys that I believe will be there are...
Paul Gifford, Matt Kanafa, Jason Turai and Matt Johnson. Providing you guys keep your head screwded on and not worry about how many boards you can get the ball across. Other definate contenders for these postions would have to be; Michael Cole-Rix - bowl his own game and he'll be there again for sure. But stop trying to cover too many boards. Steve Rawson - after seeing him bowl at Under 25's over the last 2 weeks, he'd have to be a favourite starter, has the ability but has to stay focused. Chris Prosser - keeping his eyes focused on whats at hand he'll defiantely go close. Ashley Warren - again, stop trying to cover 30 boards and hit the same target more than twice in one game, he'll be knocking on the door. Dion Alexander - from what I have seen of him lately, again, stay focused and a real chance. Paul Streatfield - definately has the chance, but he has to be consistant.
All of these 7 positions are up for grabs! There are NO DEFINATE starters for the 2003 team. Anyone who bowls well on the day is able to get in there. Sorry about the girls team, I hardly know of anyone who is bowling. But Lauren Mooney for sure... Who else is bowling??
Hope that everyone has taken my opinions lite heartly and not too serious, they are just my views and how I think peoples games are effected! No hard feelings
Best of Luck to ALL that bowl in the Trials, hope you all bowl in that Warm Up for Shield Tourny too. If only it was around back in my day.. Long, long time ago now... Good luck everyone.
Martina