Play Nice AFL Womens - General Discussion

[jatz14]

It depends on how quickly Ports pickups adapt to AFLW.

They got a crazy influx of talent.

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[Teen Wolf]

With a bit of luck, one of Port Adelaide's 2023 draftees will average 15+ disposals across 11 games in their first season. So to even bring them up as a potential premiership contender next year is indeed crazy.

 

[jatz14]

With a bit of luck, one of Port Adelaide's 2023 draftees will average 15+ disposals across 11 games in their first season. So to even bring them up as a potential premiership contender next year is indeed crazy.

It is. Who did that?

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[Teen Wolf]

I feel like the Bulldogs could win one or more games next year. The exact number of wins will heavily depend on how well they perform. They had 4 of the first 11 picks in the draft, in case anybody didn't know.

I also suspect West Coast might improve next year. The degree to which they improve should be largely determined by the quality of football they play. Daisy Pearce is their new coach, for those who are unaware.

 

[Cdog71]

I feel like the Bulldogs could win one or more games next year. The exact number of wins will heavily depend on how well they perform. They had 4 of the first 11 picks in the draft, in case anybody didn't know.

I also suspect West Coast might improve next year. The degree to which they improve should be largely determined by the quality of football they play. Daisy Pearce is their new coach, for those who are unaware.

Going out on a limb there I see.

West Coast to get knocked out first week of Finals by the Saints.
Tiges to make second week of Finals.

Bulldogs to beat Port.

 

[Tandy]

Whatever happened to Kellie Gibson. Used to play for Adelaide and was really exciting to watch. Probably my fav player early days. Went home to Freo and have literally not heard about her once! Obv I can look into it and see what she's up to on wiki but just in general, is it because she's over West or just not that good anymore as the competition has improved? That can probably be said for alot of players

 

[jatz14]

Whatever happened to Kellie Gibson. Used to play for Adelaide and was really exciting to watch. Probably my fav player early days. Went home to Freo and have literally not heard about her once! Obv I can look into it and see what she's up to on wiki but just in general, is it because she's over West or just not that good anymore as the competition has improved? That can probably be said for alot of players

This season was her best at West Coast, and probably better than any season at Freo.

She was flashy, but in consistent, and didn't get that much of the ball.

Not as much impact as her talent would suggest.

Was frequently being mentioned as a delist option at WC a couple of years ago.

But gained a bit of consistency and impact, was our leading goal scorer this year, and just signed a new deal.

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[footyknut]

This season was her best at West Coast, and probably better than any season at Freo.

She was flashy, but in consistent, and didn't get that much of the ball.

Not as much impact as her talent would suggest.

Was frequently being mentioned as a delist option at WC a couple of years ago.

But gained a bit of consistency and impact, was our leading goal scorer this year, and just signed a new deal.

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She was in the All-Australian squad for Fremantle in 2019 and had been a major disappointment at West Coast but had a good season this year.
If West Coast can improve under Daisy, she could finally live up to her potential.

 

[BallaratBulldog]

I take it no one has heard a whisper of who the Dogs are considering as coach? Kept pretty quiet but then again we aren’t attention drawers right now.

 

[Demon in Hell]

I take it no one has heard a whisper of who the Dogs are considering as coach? Kept pretty quiet but then again we aren’t attention drawers right now.

Laidley

 

[BallaratBulldog]

Laidley

That would certainly get people’s attention.

 

[MYOB]

I take it no one has heard a whisper of who the Dogs are considering as coach? Kept pretty quiet but then again we aren’t attention drawers right now.

Just my guess, but I think Mel Hickey

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[Bombermania]

I take it no one has heard a whisper of who the Dogs are considering as coach? Kept pretty quiet but then again we aren’t attention drawers right now.

They can have Natalie Wood, but Brendon Major did a great job of developing the Essendon VFLW side.

 

[Tandy]

Just my guess, but I think Mel Hickey

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One of the better (pre AFLW) VFLW players. Has been coaching since retirement and apparently is very good. All for her taking the step up. Definitely wouldn't be a token appointment.

 

[Aardvark]

It was interesting to read the online comments following the first round of the new Pro Womens Ice Hockey League in Canada over the weekend. A certain sub species of the Male population couldn't wait to get online and run it down. Seems it's not confined to AFLW.

 

[Mitchell Madness]

It was interesting to read the online comments following the first round of the new Pro Womens Ice Hockey League in Canada over the weekend. A certain sub species of the Male population couldn't wait to get online and run it down. Seems it's not confined to AFLW.

It isn't just men. It is bias from a section of society

 

[petits]

It was interesting to read the online comments following the first round of the new Pro Womens Ice Hockey League in Canada over the weekend. A certain sub species of the Male population couldn't wait to get online and run it down. Seems it's not confined to AFLW.

That sucks, the stuff that came across my facebook (FB has obviously decided I like women's sport in general) was very positive and I was feeling happy that they didn't have to deal with as much bullshit!

I guess the targeting works both ways - there are probably (a certain type of) men getting this news because their social media knows they like ice hockey in general. Same reason there are still people commenting on the AFL Women's specific pages who hate it, because they get served to people who aren't actually followers.

 

[Quivorir]

It isn't just men. It is bias from a section of society

I don't think that's fair. Whilst there is more men doing it I see quite a lot of women also shitting on womens sports just because its women.

 

[Saints2001]

Hmm - dunno about 'a lot of women'...in my experience it's been about 95% men and a very small number of women.

 

[Mitchell Madness]

I don't think that's fair. Whilst there is more men doing it I see quite a lot of women also shitting on womens sports just because its women.

Which is what I said...

 

[Quivorir]

Which is what I said...

Yeah my apologies...Quoted the wrong post.

A certain sub species of the Male population couldn't wait to get online and run it down. Seems it's not confined to AFLW.

^^^ was what I was meant to reply too.

 

[jatz14]

Hmm - dunno about 'a lot of women'...in my experience it's been about 95% men and a very small number of women.

Its a lot of women, but only older women, I don't think its much of the younger women.

 

[mblack42]

Its a lot of women, but only older women, I don't think its much of the younger women.

I notice, especially on Twitter it's the RWNJ types. Always moaning about some imagined grievance. Pixelated profile photo, possibly a bot. Definitely a troll.

Speaking of, it's somewhat bizarre seeing how much traction Joey Barton seems to be getting with his frankly pathetic crusade about women on EPL coverage. Like I get people have opinions and are entitled to them, but is there a more pathetic hill to die on than this? Like how sad must some (mainly men) be if this is the thing that 'ruins watching sport' for you.

 

[petits]

Speaking of, it's somewhat bizarre seeing how much traction Joey Barton seems to be getting with his frankly pathetic crusade about women on EPL coverage. Like I get people have opinions and are entitled to them, but is there a more pathetic hill to die on than this? Like how sad must some (mainly men) be if this is the thing that 'ruins watching sport' for you.

He seems like a general purpose nutter, twitter full of anti medical shite as well.

On the positive soccer side, I hate the Sam Kerr ACL news but love that I'm being bombarded with it... newspapers writing up every little detail and having it all shoot to the top stories, really feels like a new era.

 

[BallaratBulldog]

On the positive soccer side, I hate the Sam Kerr ACL news but love that I'm being bombarded with it... newspapers writing up every little detail and having it all shoot to the top stories, really feels like a new era.

True, but it would be nice to hear more of the Matilda's rather than just the latest on Kerr.