Opals and Boomers at the Paris Olympics

[ElwoodBlues1]

I don’t think the Opals were expecting such a physical game … although after Liz Cambage’s work, the Nigerians will always have a decent crack.

Good point on Cambage, probably a bit of extra motivation to beat us..

[dodge]

I like the idea of breakfasting as an Olympic sport - is it judged or raced?  Fastest to make and eat quinoa porridge and not throw up?

[ElwoodBlues1]

Canada too good for us 93-83...good start but once they got going it was clear they were way superior and showed why the FIBA rankings don't mean much as they are clearly the best team behind the USA and if you look at their team it's easy to see why as it's stacked with NBA talent.
Paid for not picking Thybulle and going with too many oldies.
Need other results to go out way now to progress..

[DJC]

Our scoring just dried up and I don’t think Canada’s D had all that much to do with it; perceived pressure rather than actual pressure?

Canada, on the other hand, absorbed our D and just kept rolling along.

[ElwoodBlues1]

Our scoring just dried up and I don’t think Canada’s D had all that much to do with it; perceived pressure rather than actual pressure?

Canada, on the other hand, absorbed our D and just kept rolling along.

Canada had to bench ShaiGA after getting into foul trouble but when he came back on the game changed and we couldn't handle him and Barrett who was knocking everything down and no one really playing any defense on him.
Next is Greece with Giannis...

[DJC]

The Opals managed a win over Canada but made hard work of it.

France is undefeated and gave both Canada and Nigeria a touch up.  We have to beat France and hope that Canada beats Nigeria.

[DJC]

The Boomers are through to the second round despite a lacklustre performance against Greece.  Canada held on to defeat Spain 88-85 and that got the job done for us 

We will have to lift our game if we are to progress.

[ElwoodBlues1]

The Boomers are through to the second round despite a lacklustre performance against Greece.  Canada held on to defeat Spain 88-85 and that got the job done for us 

We will have to lift our game if we are to progress.

Got lucky but dont see us progressing, there is some talk of players unhappy with the coach and leaving Thybulle out didnt impress some players if you believe the rumours.
Cant see Brian Goorjian being retained as coach....

[DJC]

Got lucky but dont see us progressing, there is some talk of players unhappy with the coach and leaving Thybulle out didnt impress some players if you believe the rumours.
Cant see Brian Goorjian being retained as coach....

Goorj has said that this is it for him.

[DJC]

Convincing win by the Opals over France to progress to the next round.  Well done ladies!