AFLW 2024 AFLW season - Geelong & the greater league...

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But none of Moloney's efforts made the final 3 nominations for goal of the year




Seriously - how did this not make the top 3 goals this season

 

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Could Moloney win our B&F in just her second season of AFLW?

THE CONTENDERS​

Aishling Moloney
Moloney's record breaking season should see her poll well on Saturday night, with a number of incredible performances throughout her 2024 campaign.

Kicking 21 goals for the year, Moloney booted two majors or more on six different occasions including a six-goal haul against West Coast (Week 9), and four goals against Gold Coast (Week 4).

The star forward also averaged over 14 disposals and five score involvements per game, having a big impact on Geelong's season.


Becky Webster
Perhaps Geelong's most consistent player for the year, Becky Webster put together another great season off half back.

Averaging a career high 20 disposals per game, Webster also collected 5.5 intercept possessions per game while leading the Cats in metres gained.

With her run and carry a feature and the ability to break a game open, expect to see Webster contend on Best and Fairest night.


Georgie Prespakis
The reigning best and fairest winner was solid once again in 2024, with Prespakis leading the way through the midfield each time she stepped on the field.

In nine appearances this season Prespakis averaged over 20 disposals, five tackles and five clearances per game.

After winning her inaugural best and fairest award last year, expect to see Geelong's star midfielder near the top of the leaderboard again in 2024.


Nina Morrison
Morrison put together a sensational 2024 season, asserting herself as one of the most dominant on-ballers in the competition.

The star midfielder averaged over 20 disposals, seven tackles and four clearances per game, while also adding 10 contested possessions and four score involvements each match.

It was a terrific campaign from Morrison, so expect to see her poll strongly on Saturday night.

LAST YEAR’S RESULTS​

1. Georgie Prespakis – 188 votes
2. Nina Morrison – 163 votes
3. Amy McDonald – 82 votes
4. Claudia Gunjaca – 69 votes
5. Becky Webster – 53 votes
6. Jackie Parry – 50 votes
7. Aishling Moloney – 34 votes
8. Chloe Scheer – 23 votes
9. Chantel Emonson – 21 votes
10. Meghan McDonald – 19 votes

THE VOTING SYSTEM​

At the completion of each AFLW match, the senior coach awarded a 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 rating for the five best players by his estimation. The three AFLW line coaches were also required to award a 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 rating each to the best five players by their estimation. These ratings are then combined, with 20 votes being the maximum number any player can receive for an AFLW Round.

AFLW Best and Fairest Preview

Who is expected to feature on Geelong's AFLW Best and Fairest night this Saturday

www.geelongcats.com.au

 

[AnUltimateRessie]

Could Moloney win our B&F in just her second season of AFLW?

My bet -

1. Morrison
2. Moloney
3. Webster
4. Prespakis
5. McDonald

 

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My bet -

1. Morrison
2. Moloney
3. Webster
4. Prespakis
5. McDonald

Yeah, I reckon a 1. Morrison 2. Moloney would be fair. Nina's had to carry the midfield at times this year, with Prez and AMac out or carrying niggles, and she did a fantastic job. Moloney had some super games, but others where she didn't have the impact she (or we) would've liked.

 

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I'm going my top 5 B&F as:

1. Morrison
2. A. Moloney
3. Webster
4. Prespakis
5. JCG

 

[PzBlinky]

I'm going my top 5 B&F as:

1. Morrison
2. A. Moloney
3. Webster
4. Prespakis
5. JCG

Well-deserved in JCG gets a top 5. She really stepped up this year when we were missing a few. I kind of see her as a Tom Atkins type - not flashy but gives 100% and every so often has a huge game.

 

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So I assume the BnF isn't being streamed, even for members?

 

[AnUltimateRessie]

So I assume the BnF isn't being streamed, even for members?

It was streamed last year

 

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It was streamed last year

Well I don't have anything in my inbox from the club, nor is there anything obvious about a stream on the website.... that I can see.

 

[AnUltimateRessie]

Well I don't have anything in my inbox from the club, nor is there anything obvious about a stream on the website.... that I can see.

yeah weird, must not have had many watching last year

 

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[AnUltimateRessie]

wow. a smashing lead early, especially since Amy McDonald gets injured soon after

 

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wow. a smashing lead early, especially since Amy McDonald gets injured soon after

Pretty sure there'll be no stopping her after round 7

 

[AnUltimateRessie]

Pretty sure there'll be no stopping her after round 7

yeah, lock in the win by the looks!

 

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Off the topic of our B&F for a moment, but WTF just happened

The score at 3/4 time


Full-time

 

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A strong last 3 weeks propelled Pres into third - showed how much her injury issues impacted her earlier in the season

 

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Don't think our runner up will surprise anyone

 

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And a well deserved honour for our former #1 pick - imagine what may have been achieved before now if not for 2 ACLs

 

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More on Darby's Community Championship win:

The 33-year-old continues as an ambassador to support the Peace of Mind Foundation, which works to give support, courage and create a community for people with brain cancer and their families and loved ones.

Darby has been a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, and has been involved in a range of Cats Community programs and partnerships including football clinics, Auskick Graduation, the Dulux Community Bay, Coles Health Kicks and more.

Darby Claims Extraordinary Fourth Community Champion award

Kate Darby’s incredible commitment to the community has been recognised with a fourth Geelong Cats AFLW Carter Family Community Champion award

www.geelongcats.com.au

 

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And here's our top 10

2024 Geelong Cats AFLW Best and Fairest Top 10

1. Nina Morrison – 138 votes
   2. Aishling Moloney – 98 votes
   3. Georgie Prespakis – 74 votes
   4. Rebecca Webster – 59 votes
   5. Rachel Kearns – 48 votes
   6. Jackie Parry – 42 votes
   7. Amy McDonald – 40 votes
   8. Mikayla Bowen – 38 votes
   9. Julia Crockett-Grills – 37 votes
   10. Anna-Rose Kennedy – 22 votes

Voting system

At the completion of each AFLW match, the senior coach awarded a 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 rating for the five best players by his estimation. The three AFLW line coaches were also required to award a 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 rating each to the best five players by their estimation. These ratings are then combined, with 20 votes being the maximum number any player can receive for an AFLW Round.