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7NEWS
20-06-2025
- Sport
- 7NEWS
New coach names Matildas squad for upcoming games as quartet of stars unavailable
New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has given Australia's next generation of football talent the nod as he plots a path to the 2026 Asian Cup. Montemurro has cast a wide net for his first Matildas team and named 14 A-League Women players in a 33-strong squad for upcoming games against Slovenia and Panama. Matildas captain Steph Catley, forward Caitlin Foord and midfielder Katrina Gorry will not feature in the four-game window, with the trio taking leave. Montemurro, well familiar with the domestic league after stints with Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City, says the four-game window in Western Australia presents the perfect opportunity to experiment with personnel. Reigning Julie Dolan medallist Alex Chidiac and Victory striker Emily Gielnik return to the national team after being overlooked regularly by Tony Gustavsson and Tom Sermanni. 'It's a good opportunity to roll out some new ideas and obviously the focus is the Asian Cup,' former Lyon coach Montemurro said. 'This camp is really an identification process. It's a process for the players to understand where we're heading. 'It's really, really important that we give every player an opportunity.' Cortnee Vine remains on leave after Montemurro flagged reaching out to the North Carolina Courage winger. Vine, who shot to stardom when she scored the winning spot-kick in the Matildas' epic quarter-final penalty shootout at the Women's World Cup, hasn't played for the national team since the Paris Olympics. Brisbane Roar midfielder Tameka Yallop remains sidelined with a leg injury, while recent debutant Kahli Johnson has been ruled out with a thigh injury. In their place, Montemurro has handed Roar forward Grace Kuilamu and Western United's Adriana Taranto their first call-up. Meanwhile, vice-captain Ellie Carpenter returns from personal leave, while Mackenzie Arnold, Hayley Raso and Sharn Freier will make their comebacks from injury. Midfielder Jacynta Galabadaarachchi, who has yet to find a new home after her time at Portuguese club Sporting CP came to an end, returns to the Matildas for the first time since June 2022. The Matildas face Slovenia on June 26 and 29, then Panama on July 5 and 8, in WA. Australia's 33-player squad Goalkeepers: Mackenzie Arnold*, Chloe Lincoln**, Sally James**, Teagan Micah, Jada Whyman* Defenders: Ellie Carpenter, Charlotte Grant, Clare Hunt, Alanna Kennedy*, Winonah Heatley*, Alexia Apostolakis*, Jessika Nash**, Courtney Nevin, Natasha Prior, Jamilla Rankin Midfielders: Kyra Cooney-Cross*, Alex Chidiac, Emily Van Egmond, Clare Wheeler*, Chloe Berryhill**, Amy Sayer, Jacynta Galabadaarachchi**, Alana Murphy, Adriana Taranto** Forwards: Emily Gielnik, Michelle Heyman, Holly McNamara, Hayley Raso, Kaitlyn Torpey*, Sharn Freier*, Bryleeh Henry**, Grace Kuilamu**, Remy Siemsen* * Participating in Slovenia series only. ** Participating in Panama series only.
The Advertiser
20-06-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Fresh faces: Montemurro unveils new-look Matildas squad
New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has given Australia's next generation of football talent the nod as he plots a path to the 2026 Asian Cup. Montemurro has cast a wide net for his first Matildas team and named 14 A-League Women players in a 33-strong squad for upcoming games against Slovenia and Panama. Matildas captain Steph Catley, forward Caitlin Foord and midfielder Katrina Gorry will not feature in the four-game window, with the trio taking leave. Montemurro, well familiar with the domestic league after stints with Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City, says the four-game window in Western Australia presents the perfect opportunity to experiment with personnel. Reigning Julie Dolan Medallist Alex Chidiac and Victory striker Emily Gielnik return to the national team after being overlooked regularly by Tony Gustavsson and Tom Sermanni. "It's a good opportunity to roll out some new ideas and obviously the focus is the Asian Cup," former Lyon coach Montemurro said. "This camp is really an identification process. It's a process for the players to understand where we're heading. "It's really, really important that we give every player an opportunity." Cortnee Vine remains on leave after Montemurro flagged reaching out to the North Carolina Courage winger. Vine, who shot to stardom when she scored the winning spot-kick in the Matildas' epic quarter-final penalty shootout at the Women's World Cup, hasn't played for the national team since the Paris Olympics. Brisbane Roar midfielder Tameka Yallop remains sidelined with a leg injury, while recent debutant Kahli Johnson has been ruled out with a thigh injury. In their place, Montemurro has handed Roar forward Grace Kuilamu and Western United's Adriana Taranto their first call-up. Meanwhile, vice-captain Ellie Carpenter returns from personal leave, while Mackenzie Arnold, Hayley Raso and Sharn Freier will make their comebacks from injury. Midfielder Jacynta Galabadaarachchi, who has yet to find a new home after her time at Portuguese club Sporting CP came to an end, returns to the Matildas for the first time since June 2022. The Matildas face Slovenia on June 26 and 29, then Panama on July 5 and 8, in WA. AUSTRALIA'S 33-PLAYER SQUAD: Goalkeepers: Mackenzie Arnold*, Chloe Lincoln**, Sally James**, Teagan Micah, Jada Whyman* Defenders: Ellie Carpenter, Charlotte Grant, Clare Hunt, Alanna Kennedy*, Winonah Heatley*, Alexia Apostolakis*, Jessika Nash**, Courtney Nevin, Natasha Prior, Jamilla Rankin Midfielders: Kyra Cooney-Cross*, Alex Chidiac, Emily Van Egmond, Clare Wheeler*, Chloe Berryhill**, Amy Sayer, Jacynta Galabadaarachchi**, Alana Murphy, Adriana Taranto** Forwards: Emily Gielnik, Michelle Heyman, Holly McNamara, Hayley Raso, Kaitlyn Torpey*, Sharn Freier*, Bryleeh Henry**, Grace Kuilamu**, Remy Siemsen* * Participating in Slovenia series only. ** Participating in Panama series only. New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has given Australia's next generation of football talent the nod as he plots a path to the 2026 Asian Cup. Montemurro has cast a wide net for his first Matildas team and named 14 A-League Women players in a 33-strong squad for upcoming games against Slovenia and Panama. Matildas captain Steph Catley, forward Caitlin Foord and midfielder Katrina Gorry will not feature in the four-game window, with the trio taking leave. Montemurro, well familiar with the domestic league after stints with Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City, says the four-game window in Western Australia presents the perfect opportunity to experiment with personnel. Reigning Julie Dolan Medallist Alex Chidiac and Victory striker Emily Gielnik return to the national team after being overlooked regularly by Tony Gustavsson and Tom Sermanni. "It's a good opportunity to roll out some new ideas and obviously the focus is the Asian Cup," former Lyon coach Montemurro said. "This camp is really an identification process. It's a process for the players to understand where we're heading. "It's really, really important that we give every player an opportunity." Cortnee Vine remains on leave after Montemurro flagged reaching out to the North Carolina Courage winger. Vine, who shot to stardom when she scored the winning spot-kick in the Matildas' epic quarter-final penalty shootout at the Women's World Cup, hasn't played for the national team since the Paris Olympics. Brisbane Roar midfielder Tameka Yallop remains sidelined with a leg injury, while recent debutant Kahli Johnson has been ruled out with a thigh injury. In their place, Montemurro has handed Roar forward Grace Kuilamu and Western United's Adriana Taranto their first call-up. Meanwhile, vice-captain Ellie Carpenter returns from personal leave, while Mackenzie Arnold, Hayley Raso and Sharn Freier will make their comebacks from injury. Midfielder Jacynta Galabadaarachchi, who has yet to find a new home after her time at Portuguese club Sporting CP came to an end, returns to the Matildas for the first time since June 2022. The Matildas face Slovenia on June 26 and 29, then Panama on July 5 and 8, in WA. AUSTRALIA'S 33-PLAYER SQUAD: Goalkeepers: Mackenzie Arnold*, Chloe Lincoln**, Sally James**, Teagan Micah, Jada Whyman* Defenders: Ellie Carpenter, Charlotte Grant, Clare Hunt, Alanna Kennedy*, Winonah Heatley*, Alexia Apostolakis*, Jessika Nash**, Courtney Nevin, Natasha Prior, Jamilla Rankin Midfielders: Kyra Cooney-Cross*, Alex Chidiac, Emily Van Egmond, Clare Wheeler*, Chloe Berryhill**, Amy Sayer, Jacynta Galabadaarachchi**, Alana Murphy, Adriana Taranto** Forwards: Emily Gielnik, Michelle Heyman, Holly McNamara, Hayley Raso, Kaitlyn Torpey*, Sharn Freier*, Bryleeh Henry**, Grace Kuilamu**, Remy Siemsen* * Participating in Slovenia series only. ** Participating in Panama series only. New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has given Australia's next generation of football talent the nod as he plots a path to the 2026 Asian Cup. Montemurro has cast a wide net for his first Matildas team and named 14 A-League Women players in a 33-strong squad for upcoming games against Slovenia and Panama. Matildas captain Steph Catley, forward Caitlin Foord and midfielder Katrina Gorry will not feature in the four-game window, with the trio taking leave. Montemurro, well familiar with the domestic league after stints with Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City, says the four-game window in Western Australia presents the perfect opportunity to experiment with personnel. Reigning Julie Dolan Medallist Alex Chidiac and Victory striker Emily Gielnik return to the national team after being overlooked regularly by Tony Gustavsson and Tom Sermanni. "It's a good opportunity to roll out some new ideas and obviously the focus is the Asian Cup," former Lyon coach Montemurro said. "This camp is really an identification process. It's a process for the players to understand where we're heading. "It's really, really important that we give every player an opportunity." Cortnee Vine remains on leave after Montemurro flagged reaching out to the North Carolina Courage winger. Vine, who shot to stardom when she scored the winning spot-kick in the Matildas' epic quarter-final penalty shootout at the Women's World Cup, hasn't played for the national team since the Paris Olympics. Brisbane Roar midfielder Tameka Yallop remains sidelined with a leg injury, while recent debutant Kahli Johnson has been ruled out with a thigh injury. In their place, Montemurro has handed Roar forward Grace Kuilamu and Western United's Adriana Taranto their first call-up. Meanwhile, vice-captain Ellie Carpenter returns from personal leave, while Mackenzie Arnold, Hayley Raso and Sharn Freier will make their comebacks from injury. Midfielder Jacynta Galabadaarachchi, who has yet to find a new home after her time at Portuguese club Sporting CP came to an end, returns to the Matildas for the first time since June 2022. The Matildas face Slovenia on June 26 and 29, then Panama on July 5 and 8, in WA. AUSTRALIA'S 33-PLAYER SQUAD: Goalkeepers: Mackenzie Arnold*, Chloe Lincoln**, Sally James**, Teagan Micah, Jada Whyman* Defenders: Ellie Carpenter, Charlotte Grant, Clare Hunt, Alanna Kennedy*, Winonah Heatley*, Alexia Apostolakis*, Jessika Nash**, Courtney Nevin, Natasha Prior, Jamilla Rankin Midfielders: Kyra Cooney-Cross*, Alex Chidiac, Emily Van Egmond, Clare Wheeler*, Chloe Berryhill**, Amy Sayer, Jacynta Galabadaarachchi**, Alana Murphy, Adriana Taranto** Forwards: Emily Gielnik, Michelle Heyman, Holly McNamara, Hayley Raso, Kaitlyn Torpey*, Sharn Freier*, Bryleeh Henry**, Grace Kuilamu**, Remy Siemsen* * Participating in Slovenia series only. ** Participating in Panama series only.
Perth Now
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Fresh faces: Montemurro unveils new-look Matildas squad
New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has given Australia's next generation of football talent the nod as he plots a path to the 2026 Asian Cup. Montemurro has cast a wide net for his first Matildas team and named 14 A-League Women players in a 33-strong squad for upcoming games against Slovenia and Panama. Matildas captain Steph Catley, forward Caitlin Foord and midfielder Katrina Gorry will not feature in the four-game window, with the trio taking leave. Montemurro, well familiar with the domestic league after stints with Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City, says the four-game window in Western Australia presents the perfect opportunity to experiment with personnel. Reigning Julie Dolan Medallist Alex Chidiac and Victory striker Emily Gielnik return to the national team after being overlooked regularly by Tony Gustavsson and Tom Sermanni. "It's a good opportunity to roll out some new ideas and obviously the focus is the Asian Cup," former Lyon coach Montemurro said. "This camp is really an identification process. It's a process for the players to understand where we're heading. "It's really, really important that we give every player an opportunity." Cortnee Vine remains on leave after Montemurro flagged reaching out to the North Carolina Courage winger. Vine, who shot to stardom when she scored the winning spot-kick in the Matildas' epic quarter-final penalty shootout at the Women's World Cup, hasn't played for the national team since the Paris Olympics. Brisbane Roar midfielder Tameka Yallop remains sidelined with a leg injury, while recent debutant Kahli Johnson has been ruled out with a thigh injury. In their place, Montemurro has handed Roar forward Grace Kuilamu and Western United's Adriana Taranto their first call-up. Meanwhile, vice-captain Ellie Carpenter returns from personal leave, while Mackenzie Arnold, Hayley Raso and Sharn Freier will make their comebacks from injury. Midfielder Jacynta Galabadaarachchi, who has yet to find a new home after her time at Portuguese club Sporting CP came to an end, returns to the Matildas for the first time since June 2022. The Matildas face Slovenia on June 26 and 29, then Panama on July 5 and 8, in WA. AUSTRALIA'S 33-PLAYER SQUAD: Goalkeepers: Mackenzie Arnold*, Chloe Lincoln**, Sally James**, Teagan Micah, Jada Whyman* Defenders: Ellie Carpenter, Charlotte Grant, Clare Hunt, Alanna Kennedy*, Winonah Heatley*, Alexia Apostolakis*, Jessika Nash**, Courtney Nevin, Natasha Prior, Jamilla Rankin Midfielders: Kyra Cooney-Cross*, Alex Chidiac, Emily Van Egmond, Clare Wheeler*, Chloe Berryhill**, Amy Sayer, Jacynta Galabadaarachchi**, Alana Murphy, Adriana Taranto** Forwards: Emily Gielnik, Michelle Heyman, Holly McNamara, Hayley Raso, Kaitlyn Torpey*, Sharn Freier*, Bryleeh Henry**, Grace Kuilamu**, Remy Siemsen* * Participating in Slovenia series only. ** Participating in Panama series only.
The Advertiser
03-06-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Kerr on track, with eyes on Asian Cup: Matildas coach
New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro is optimistic after more surgery, Sam Kerr is finally on track in her prolonged return from injury, with her sights set on performing at the Asian Cup. Kerr hasn't played for club or country for 17 months, since tearing her anterior cruciate ligament at a training camp with Chelsea in January 2024. She has had some complications and setbacks with her rehabilitation, which has gone well beyond the usual 12-month return period. In comparison, fellow Matildas attacker Amy Sayer, who tore her ACL last May, is back playing and scored two goals against Argentina on Monday night. Kerr had additional surgery in recent weeks, while Football Australia have ramped up their involvement in her rehabilitation, in conjunction with Chelsea, after the English club initially took charge. AAP understands her recent trip to Melbourne, where Kerr was spotted at the A-League Women grand final, alongside Matildas chief physiotherapist and ACL specialist Matt Whalan, on May 18, was related to her surgery. On Monday, Montemurro confirmed to Network Ten Kerr had an "intervention" but her knee was fine. When asked whether the surgery was a soft-tissue issue, Montemurro, told AAP: "No, I think it was just some scenario which happened a few weeks ago, or a couple of weeks ago. "But she's running and she's back and we're working closely with Chelsea to make sure that her progress is done right. "By all signs, everything's positive and we're all on the same page. But yeah, I don't see any issues. "To be honest, I just got some very vague reports. It was all very precautionary. "There's nothing to worry about, she's on track." Kerr, 31, has never played under Montemurro for club or country. He coached against her with Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City, when she starred for Perth Glory, then later led Arsenal and Juventus against her Chelsea team. Being able to deploy the superstar striker alongside Caitlin Foord is an exciting prospect for Montemurro. "By all reports she's focused on getting back and she's focused on being back at her best, knowing that there's an exciting tournament (the Asian Cup) coming up," he said. "So with that attitude, I expect to see a fantastic Sam Kerr." Montemurro has already made it clear he won't have discussions over bigger-picture issues, like whether Kerr will continue as captain, until she is fully fit. He is yet to speak to Kerr, who returned to the Matildas fold in March and April, with Chelsea's blessing, to work on her rehabilitation. That will happen over the next two weeks, along with his conversations with other players. Fowler, Ellie Carpenter, Mackenzie Arnold, Katrina Gorry and Hayley Raso also weren't in camp when Montemurro addressed the group for the first time on Monday. "I haven't had the opportunity," he said of chatting with Kerr. "I actually spoke to the players yesterday and basically said that we'll be touching base over the next couple of weeks and putting in some plans from an individual perspective, leading into the next camp, to give them some understanding on what we want to do." New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro is optimistic after more surgery, Sam Kerr is finally on track in her prolonged return from injury, with her sights set on performing at the Asian Cup. Kerr hasn't played for club or country for 17 months, since tearing her anterior cruciate ligament at a training camp with Chelsea in January 2024. She has had some complications and setbacks with her rehabilitation, which has gone well beyond the usual 12-month return period. In comparison, fellow Matildas attacker Amy Sayer, who tore her ACL last May, is back playing and scored two goals against Argentina on Monday night. Kerr had additional surgery in recent weeks, while Football Australia have ramped up their involvement in her rehabilitation, in conjunction with Chelsea, after the English club initially took charge. AAP understands her recent trip to Melbourne, where Kerr was spotted at the A-League Women grand final, alongside Matildas chief physiotherapist and ACL specialist Matt Whalan, on May 18, was related to her surgery. On Monday, Montemurro confirmed to Network Ten Kerr had an "intervention" but her knee was fine. When asked whether the surgery was a soft-tissue issue, Montemurro, told AAP: "No, I think it was just some scenario which happened a few weeks ago, or a couple of weeks ago. "But she's running and she's back and we're working closely with Chelsea to make sure that her progress is done right. "By all signs, everything's positive and we're all on the same page. But yeah, I don't see any issues. "To be honest, I just got some very vague reports. It was all very precautionary. "There's nothing to worry about, she's on track." Kerr, 31, has never played under Montemurro for club or country. He coached against her with Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City, when she starred for Perth Glory, then later led Arsenal and Juventus against her Chelsea team. Being able to deploy the superstar striker alongside Caitlin Foord is an exciting prospect for Montemurro. "By all reports she's focused on getting back and she's focused on being back at her best, knowing that there's an exciting tournament (the Asian Cup) coming up," he said. "So with that attitude, I expect to see a fantastic Sam Kerr." Montemurro has already made it clear he won't have discussions over bigger-picture issues, like whether Kerr will continue as captain, until she is fully fit. He is yet to speak to Kerr, who returned to the Matildas fold in March and April, with Chelsea's blessing, to work on her rehabilitation. That will happen over the next two weeks, along with his conversations with other players. Fowler, Ellie Carpenter, Mackenzie Arnold, Katrina Gorry and Hayley Raso also weren't in camp when Montemurro addressed the group for the first time on Monday. "I haven't had the opportunity," he said of chatting with Kerr. "I actually spoke to the players yesterday and basically said that we'll be touching base over the next couple of weeks and putting in some plans from an individual perspective, leading into the next camp, to give them some understanding on what we want to do." New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro is optimistic after more surgery, Sam Kerr is finally on track in her prolonged return from injury, with her sights set on performing at the Asian Cup. Kerr hasn't played for club or country for 17 months, since tearing her anterior cruciate ligament at a training camp with Chelsea in January 2024. She has had some complications and setbacks with her rehabilitation, which has gone well beyond the usual 12-month return period. In comparison, fellow Matildas attacker Amy Sayer, who tore her ACL last May, is back playing and scored two goals against Argentina on Monday night. Kerr had additional surgery in recent weeks, while Football Australia have ramped up their involvement in her rehabilitation, in conjunction with Chelsea, after the English club initially took charge. AAP understands her recent trip to Melbourne, where Kerr was spotted at the A-League Women grand final, alongside Matildas chief physiotherapist and ACL specialist Matt Whalan, on May 18, was related to her surgery. On Monday, Montemurro confirmed to Network Ten Kerr had an "intervention" but her knee was fine. When asked whether the surgery was a soft-tissue issue, Montemurro, told AAP: "No, I think it was just some scenario which happened a few weeks ago, or a couple of weeks ago. "But she's running and she's back and we're working closely with Chelsea to make sure that her progress is done right. "By all signs, everything's positive and we're all on the same page. But yeah, I don't see any issues. "To be honest, I just got some very vague reports. It was all very precautionary. "There's nothing to worry about, she's on track." Kerr, 31, has never played under Montemurro for club or country. He coached against her with Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City, when she starred for Perth Glory, then later led Arsenal and Juventus against her Chelsea team. Being able to deploy the superstar striker alongside Caitlin Foord is an exciting prospect for Montemurro. "By all reports she's focused on getting back and she's focused on being back at her best, knowing that there's an exciting tournament (the Asian Cup) coming up," he said. "So with that attitude, I expect to see a fantastic Sam Kerr." Montemurro has already made it clear he won't have discussions over bigger-picture issues, like whether Kerr will continue as captain, until she is fully fit. He is yet to speak to Kerr, who returned to the Matildas fold in March and April, with Chelsea's blessing, to work on her rehabilitation. That will happen over the next two weeks, along with his conversations with other players. Fowler, Ellie Carpenter, Mackenzie Arnold, Katrina Gorry and Hayley Raso also weren't in camp when Montemurro addressed the group for the first time on Monday. "I haven't had the opportunity," he said of chatting with Kerr. "I actually spoke to the players yesterday and basically said that we'll be touching base over the next couple of weeks and putting in some plans from an individual perspective, leading into the next camp, to give them some understanding on what we want to do."
Perth Now
03-06-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Kerr on track, with eyes on Asian Cup: Matildas coach
New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro is optimistic after more surgery, Sam Kerr is finally on track in her prolonged return from injury, with her sights set on performing at the Asian Cup. Kerr hasn't played for club or country for 17 months, since tearing her anterior cruciate ligament at a training camp with Chelsea in January 2024. She has had some complications and setbacks with her rehabilitation, which has gone well beyond the usual 12-month return period. In comparison, fellow Matildas attacker Amy Sayer, who tore her ACL last May, is back playing and scored two goals against Argentina on Monday night. Kerr had additional surgery in recent weeks, while Football Australia have ramped up their involvement in her rehabilitation, in conjunction with Chelsea, after the English club initially took charge. AAP understands her recent trip to Melbourne, where Kerr was spotted at the A-League Women grand final, alongside Matildas chief physiotherapist and ACL specialist Matt Whalan, on May 18, was related to her surgery. On Monday, Montemurro confirmed to Network Ten Kerr had an "intervention" but her knee was fine. When asked whether the surgery was a soft-tissue issue, Montemurro, told AAP: "No, I think it was just some scenario which happened a few weeks ago, or a couple of weeks ago. "But she's running and she's back and we're working closely with Chelsea to make sure that her progress is done right. "By all signs, everything's positive and we're all on the same page. But yeah, I don't see any issues. "To be honest, I just got some very vague reports. It was all very precautionary. "There's nothing to worry about, she's on track." Kerr, 31, has never played under Montemurro for club or country. He coached against her with Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City, when she starred for Perth Glory, then later led Arsenal and Juventus against her Chelsea team. Being able to deploy the superstar striker alongside Caitlin Foord is an exciting prospect for Montemurro. "By all reports she's focused on getting back and she's focused on being back at her best, knowing that there's an exciting tournament (the Asian Cup) coming up," he said. "So with that attitude, I expect to see a fantastic Sam Kerr." Montemurro has already made it clear he won't have discussions over bigger-picture issues, like whether Kerr will continue as captain, until she is fully fit. He is yet to speak to Kerr, who returned to the Matildas fold in March and April, with Chelsea's blessing, to work on her rehabilitation. That will happen over the next two weeks, along with his conversations with other players. Fowler, Ellie Carpenter, Mackenzie Arnold, Katrina Gorry and Hayley Raso also weren't in camp when Montemurro addressed the group for the first time on Monday. "I haven't had the opportunity," he said of chatting with Kerr. "I actually spoke to the players yesterday and basically said that we'll be touching base over the next couple of weeks and putting in some plans from an individual perspective, leading into the next camp, to give them some understanding on what we want to do."
