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I think she's only just starting to gradually return to proper training after having shoulder surgery nine months ago.

Rafflesia is quite a choice for a mascot! 😮

Deviation from a straight direction is a deduction I take on floor not frequently but definitely regularly when judging non-elite gymnastics, but it seems to peak in about level 5 (the first level with connected tumbling in Australia). I can’t imagine there’s too much call for it on elite...

They’re harder to tell apart when they’re not together now that they’ve both had extensive dental work done.

Australia has been sending some of its emerging talent to world cups, university games etc this year (Lucy Stewart, Annabelle Burrows etc), but as per the above post, there's simply nothing for a fourth Australian WAG to do at worlds except compete a couple of non world-class vaults. And...

OK I still hate the high necklines, and this is unusual for me because I usually don’t like WCC Leo’s, but those leotards are great. They’re flattering on everyone, have no stupid cutouts and they photograph so well.

I assume they're automatically operating in NCAA hype mode.

Yeah I thought it was respectful of the feed to stick with Stassi. Although instead of the fast cut to the second half of Josc's floor they should just give us a full replay during rotation.

I just really dislike the choker-neckline leotards. They never look comfortable or sporty and I always think that any of the leotards with that neckline would look better without it. So many of those leotards are so horrible that I barely know where to start. Except that Pacific Reign's might...

And an international feed on YouTube.

I really hate that they want gymnastics to be viewed as a serious sport but have also codified ways in which athletes are required to emote. It’s a bridge too far for me. And even if you do somehow think facial expressions should play a role in sport, right and wrong matching of emotion to...

Wow, I did not see this coming so soon after her hard-fought comeback from injury. But she has had an amazing career - Olympic gold, two world's golds, a fistful of Euros golds. Good for her, for finishing on a high note. She's sounding excited about starting the next stage of her life.

All I could think on both days of the Aus champs is that Kate needs a vault. She could have done a neat level 8 vault and scored herself an AA medal at this year’s Nats. (Although this exposes the current lack of depth in the program, as only two gymnasts managed to crack 50). Ruby has teased...

The Event Notes on page seven of the selection policy show what selectors are prioritising for any specific event. https://media-cdn.incrowdsports.com/e38674f1-b710-4a46-9f2a-d78d1e66c780.pdf

Euros has long been my favourite non Olympic competition on the calendar. I just watched Ruby Evans’ Olympics then Euros floor routines back to back and she has really levelled up her artistry. I think she’s shaping up to be the Alice Kinsella of this quad - the hardworking, generally reliable...