It’s very hard to just turn the page and pretend things are rosy and perfect and I won’t do that BUT my mental health needs a short break from going two footed at that manager until the collective voices are heard and not just the few that remain quiet, but that’s neither here nor there.
The Australian tour, as well as the USA tour, are a set of games that set my anxiety through the roof, and even though I completely understand the symbolism of it all, the overarching thoughts, at least for me, is with the health of the players. This is an opportunity for that manager to give minutes, tons if possible, to players that aren’t named Little, Catley, McCabe and Pelova, among a couple of others.
Those things aside, post World Cup, this must be such an incredible homecoming for Steph, Caitlin and KCC. I’m very happy for them as this is one of those things that can mean so very much and potentially fundamentally change a person in many ways and I’m here for it. And to Caitlin, I truly hope you get a breather after this, because old boy has been playing you to the ground.
Specially chuffed for KCC because she deserved more minutes during the season and every minute she gets it’s an opportunity to grow and it’s very clear that, even though she doesn’t play with it, that she is very young and everything is smiles and stuffed koalas but the sooner she becomes a killer and an assassin the better.
I’m also happy for so many Australian fans that live so damn far away and moreover, the time difference makes it so very challenging for them to watch matches, they absolutely deserve it.
You would have to assume that that manager will use this opportunity to also try some things tactically, and specially sort out some set piece situations that clearly were not addressed during the season and boy I’m so glad he waited til the end of the season to make a change, what a responsible manager!!!
Ok that didn’t that lost.
Now, if we focus on the players and they are happy and healthy I’m all for it. Judging by the social media posts I have to say they all seem so very happy and there’s a very “informal” vibe which I love and of course there are no stakes at all. It’s an exhibition and this has to feel good after a very long, stressful season.
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