Thread for the volleyball punters (if interested) as we head into the knockout stage. I've had a ball watching this everyday. (I'm far from an expert)
MENS
Poland - Current favs and world champs in serious form. Look the team to beat. Leon (#9) is a gun, absolutely dominates also watch Kurek (#6)
Brazil - World #1 and reigning Olympic champs at home in Rio. Great players all over the court including Lucarelli (#18). Should medal and challenge Poland.
ROC - Playing very well with a win over Brazil already. Big Russian blockers led by Mikhaylovic (#17) who is a beast of a man. Big chance to medal.
France - Classy team coming up against Poland in the QF will need to step up now, don't like their chances. Patry (#4) stands out for them, good player.
Italy - Did well in weaker group, only loss to Poland. They are in a good position and could see them winning a medal. Must watch Juantorena (#5).
Argentina - Good all round team, but probably not up to the level of the best teams. Lima (#12) looks a skilful player. Maybe a chance for bronze.
Japan - Have done what they need to get through the group but will need to upset from here. Can Nishida (#11) and Ishikawa (#14) lift the home team.
Canada - Look to be making up the numbers. Coming up against the Russians next.
WOMENS
Brazil - Undefeated and looking the team to beat so far, good players in every position. My favourite player Gabi (#10), great all round player, she's cute but savage.
Serbia - Current world champs, and looking dangerous. Seem very reliant on Boskovic (#18), a weapon who likes like she kills people in her spare time.
USA - Favourites and should be amongst the medals but look shaky to me. Look out if Thompson (#12) comes back from injury otherwise watch Drews (#11).
Italy - A fun bunch who look to be having a blast. Could do anything in the knockouts. Egonu (#18) is an absolute beast and could take them all the way.
ROC - Will need to do it the hard way coming from 4th in their group. Goncharova (#8) the standout player and looks like a supermodel. Need to lift.
Turkey - Could be dark horse for a medal, can upset anyone but seems unlikely. Impressive blocking team led by Gunes (#18).
Dom. R. - Probably not a chance, keep an eye on the Martinez sisters to cause an upset.
Korea - Making up the numbers.
MENS
Poland - Current favs and world champs in serious form. Look the team to beat. Leon (#9) is a gun, absolutely dominates also watch Kurek (#6)
Brazil - World #1 and reigning Olympic champs at home in Rio. Great players all over the court including Lucarelli (#18). Should medal and challenge Poland.
ROC - Playing very well with a win over Brazil already. Big Russian blockers led by Mikhaylovic (#17) who is a beast of a man. Big chance to medal.
France - Classy team coming up against Poland in the QF will need to step up now, don't like their chances. Patry (#4) stands out for them, good player.
Italy - Did well in weaker group, only loss to Poland. They are in a good position and could see them winning a medal. Must watch Juantorena (#5).
Argentina - Good all round team, but probably not up to the level of the best teams. Lima (#12) looks a skilful player. Maybe a chance for bronze.
Japan - Have done what they need to get through the group but will need to upset from here. Can Nishida (#11) and Ishikawa (#14) lift the home team.
Canada - Look to be making up the numbers. Coming up against the Russians next.
WOMENS
Brazil - Undefeated and looking the team to beat so far, good players in every position. My favourite player Gabi (#10), great all round player, she's cute but savage.
Serbia - Current world champs, and looking dangerous. Seem very reliant on Boskovic (#18), a weapon who likes like she kills people in her spare time.
USA - Favourites and should be amongst the medals but look shaky to me. Look out if Thompson (#12) comes back from injury otherwise watch Drews (#11).
Italy - A fun bunch who look to be having a blast. Could do anything in the knockouts. Egonu (#18) is an absolute beast and could take them all the way.
ROC - Will need to do it the hard way coming from 4th in their group. Goncharova (#8) the standout player and looks like a supermodel. Need to lift.
Turkey - Could be dark horse for a medal, can upset anyone but seems unlikely. Impressive blocking team led by Gunes (#18).
Dom. R. - Probably not a chance, keep an eye on the Martinez sisters to cause an upset.
Korea - Making up the numbers.
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