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2 years. Alison would also have to gain Swedish citizenship, which will take some time to get anyways. But I expect to see Ali on a team somewhere along the way.

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Wow. Big shocker. I know there was some speculation that Weagle might be leaving the team - so an interesting twist here. I've been impressed with Joanne Courtney; she's a great addition.

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2 years. Alison would also have to gain Swedish citizenship, which will take some time to get anyways. But I expect to see Ali on a team somewhere along the way.

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So Laing to Alberta is some huge deal but Courtney to Ontario is no problemo?

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??? I'd say they're both a huge deal. What's your point, exactly?

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That's not even fair. Could team Homan possibly have found a better player to replace Ali?
Courtney has the perfect toolbox to become the Marc Kennedy of womens curling: fairly accurate big weight, terrific conditioning, and unparalleled sweeping technique.

Once Homan & co. smooth off some of the rough edges (no one doubts they will be pushing themselves harder than ever now), they will have themselves a HELL of a player and maybe an even stronger team (no offense to Ali, who is also a terrific player).

Good luck to the other ladies teams....

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The point is that everyone jumped all over Liang for switching provinces. There has yet to be any backlash over Courtney.

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That's not even fair. Could team Homan possibly have found a better player to replace Ali?
Courtney has the perfect toolbox to become the Marc Kennedy of womens curling: fairly accurate big weight, terrific conditioning, and unparalleled sweeping technique.

Once Homan & co. smooth off some of the rough edges (no one doubts they will be pushing themselves harder than ever now), they will have themselves a HELL of a player and maybe an even stronger team (no offense to Ali, who is also a terrific player).

Good luck to the other ladies teams....

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Sure Courtney is a great sweeper, but I did not find her shooting ability impressive at all when she was throwing third stones for Sweeting. Maybe moving down to second will be a better fit for her.

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as well as being a better touch curler.

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I will miss Ali on Team Homan. No wonder she won the Sportsmanship Award in Saint John. What a lovely lady and a fantastic curler to watch. She was first team all star in all the big events she played in, including both Scotties, and both Worlds. Good luck Ali.

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The more I think about it though the more I'm now convinced Sweeting has to invite Chelsea Carey aboard. She simply won't be able to confront Homan with Dana Ferguson at vice.

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"changes' of curlers changing "hats' well it should make for a interesting 2015 curling season

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news break....fresh on the unrestricted list is josh barry out of NB.....could be a good pick up for an up and coming team.

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news break....fresh on the unrestricted list is josh barry out of NB.....could be a good pick up for an up and coming team.

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news break....fresh on the unrestricted list is josh barry out of NB.....could be a good pick up for an up and coming team.

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really? I thought he fit in well with james team and they did well at the brier and on the cash tour

wonder if he'll stay in new Brunswick or look elsewhere

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The point is that everyone jumped all over Liang for switching provinces. There has yet to be any backlash over Courtney.

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Gotta love this guy. Carey literally just moved to AB to form a new team, and ML's got her as an absolute must have on another team. I'd love to have you in my hockey pool, bud. The trades we could pull over on you are endless.

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Although the situations are completely different, it must be very weird for Courtney, and previously Kaitlyn Lawes, to wear a Team Canada uniform without having won the national playdown. For Lawes it was even more extreme, as she hadn't even competed in the women's provincial playdowns in Manitoba before. She had played one year in Alberta with Cathy King, but they lost the 1/2 game and the semi final that year. Courtney at least has won her province before.

I think this is a very good move for both Courtney, and Team Homan. I wish them much luck.

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I for one hope that the curlers who are making these big changes find what they are looking for. Not everyone will represent Canada in the next Olympics, but I hope the moves, the new jobs, friends and experiences add goodness to their lives. [/B]

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I can only speak for myself, but Laing has kids East of Alberta, so the move is confusing as I think the expectation was Jen would move East, or he would move to Winnipeg. Alberta was not even in the mix. Courtney does not have "family" and is free to move just as Chelsey Carey will be. Ali's departure is not a real surprise tho, she was off to Sweden every chance she had but it is still shocking to think Team Homan will be different next year.

I for one hope that the curlers who are making these big changes find what they are looking for. Not everyone will represent Canada in the next Olympics, but I hope the moves, the new jobs, friends and experiences add goodness to their lives.

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Wacky and wild times foh sure.

I was at the Scotties this year and was very impressed with Courtney. That said it's hard to justify the conclusion that Team Homan is stronger as a result. Ali curled 90% for the week at the Scotties. And let us not forget that stunning Page 1 game where she made jaw dropping Marc like shots. (Kennedy or Nichols take your pick...lol...)

It seems a stretch to imagine someone could top that. Match it perhaps.

As to her sweeping. I have never seen a better sweeper in the women's game. How much of a difference will that make for Team Homan? Marginal I would think as Alison was young and fit though obviously not as strong. Did Kevin make a lot more shots than Glenn because of his front end? Likely a few. Though I am skeptical that the difference between very good and exceptional translates to much difference in terms of percentage of shots made at the top level.

There is however one very important aspect to the Courtney pick-up. I.e. Even if there is a drop off it will in all likelihood be slight. That is a major accomplishment for Team Homan. Losing a player of Ali's quality is generally very difficult to replace. Team Howard can vouch for that I'm sure.

And who knows, three of the girls have been curling together since bantams. A new perspective might be just the thing to launch them over the hurdles that tripped them up at the Trials and the World's.

As ever, time will tell.

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At this point Weagle has to remain w/ Homan to retain their suto-berth at next year's STOH.

Why would she quit curling just because she is getting married?

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