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Anyone know any names of prominent qld players who might be in the team if we get one? Is there like an experienced local legend type player who might be inaugural captain? Just curious...
 
DashinD said:
Anyone know any names of prominent qld players who might be in the team if we get one? Is there like an experienced local legend type player who might be inaugural captain? Just curious...
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Michelle Voss...
 

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DashinD said:
Anyone know any names of prominent qld players who might be in the team if we get one? Is there like an experienced local legend type player who might be inaugural captain? Just curious...
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Tayla Harris (Zillmere) ...only 17 ...but arguably the most highly rated Qlder.
Was drafted at #17 (as a 16yo) in the 2014 Women's Draft, and was one of the retained players for Melbourne for the 2015 matches.

See for yourself
http://www.afl.com.au/video/2014-06-30/highflying-harris

(We could have done with someone like that up front last year)
 
Ironmonger said:
http://www.theroar.com.au/2015/12/18/queensland-australias-dominant-womens-afl-state/

An article from The Wookie on women's footy in QLD. Interesting stuff.
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Great to see our state's talent but this must have been a ripper of a game ...
"Queenslands state women’s side this year comfortably accounted for both Tasmania (17.18.120 def 0.1.1) and NSW/ACT (11.9.75 def 4.4.28). Hopefully next year we’ll see what they can do against Western Australia and Victoria."
 

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Applications open for the first AFL women's league

AFL clubs have until the end of next month to convince the AFL they should be awarded one of up to eight licences in the inaugural national women's league to be played early next year. The league hopes to have the make-up of the competition set by the middle of the year, and has asked for feedback on proposed initial list-build rules that could allow each club to sign two "marquee" players.

Clubs were sent a discussion paper about the new competition on Monday, and advised of the five areas in which they must prove their suitability for one of the initial licences. While the AFL will fund player payments and operational expenses for at least the first year of the competition, at an estimated cost of around $500,000 a team, clubs who have worked to establish their own corporate support will have an advantage.

To be granted a licence, they must also prove their strength in governance and administration, business development, football operations and strategic relevance. Clubs that have demonstrated a broader commitment to female football and provided career paths for women will also have a strong case.

Four teams are expected to be based in Victoria, where the Western Bulldogs and Melbourne have not been guaranteed licences but lead the way, having proven their commitment to the concept in recent years.

Collingwood, Geelong and Carlton are also understood to have made strong early cases to the league, with Richmond also interested in becoming one of the foundation clubs.

Adelaide and Brisbane appear likely to be two of the four non-Victorian teams, with the two other teams expected to come from New South Wales and Western Australia. Players from Tasmania are expected to link up with the Sydney-based side, while Adelaide has already expressed its desire to involve players from the Northern Territory.

The unsuccessful clubs are expected to still play a strong part in growing the women's game at state league and community level, with the league open to future expansion.

The AFL will use this year's nine remaining exhibition games to tinker with various rules, with the aim of creating a high-scoring, exciting competition and inspiring participation at junior level. The league plans to look at how 16-player teams work, as well as shorter quarters and a rule requiring two players to be positioned in the forward line at all stoppages.

The six-eight-week season will include a final or finals and is expected to run in February-March as a collection of stand-alone games and NAB Challenge curtain-raisers or closers. The final could potentially be played ahead of an early-season AFL game.

The discussion paper sent to clubs also outlines the league's idea for each club's initial list builds, with players likely to be given one-year contracts at first. This would be to ensure flexibility as participation numbers grow and the available talent pool grows, with around 700 girls aged 15-18 currently taking part in the youth academies.

Clubs could have access to two "marquee" players, who could potentially be signed to longer deals and would also work as ambassadors for the game. Clubs could also use a pre-signing period to secure their next five players, with the league to initially favour state-based drafts for the remaining 18 players. A father-daughter rule is likely to also be put in place.

The AFL hopes for a minimum of one game a week to be aired live on television, and will stream all matches on its website. It has had positive discussions with radio networks about future coverage. Clubs must lodge their licence applications with the AFL by April 29.
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The article seems to imply the Lions will be granted a licence, however, satisfying the criteria that we must prove our strength in governance and administration, business development, football operations and strategic relevance will be interesting, particularly the strategic relevance component.

On the rules, I will be quite interested in seeing how the rule requiring two players to be positioned in the forward line at all stoppages goes. Certainly a pet hate of mine seeing 36 players forward of centre in many AFL games these days.
 
Dylan12 said:
Applications open for the first AFL women's league



The article seems to imply the Lions will be granted a licence, however, satisfying the criteria that we must prove our strength in governance and administration, business development, football operations and strategic relevance will be interesting, particularly the strategic relevance component.

On the rules, I will be quite interested in seeing how the rule requiring two players to be positioned in the forward line at all stoppages goes. Certainly a pet hate of mine seeing 36 players forward of centre in many AFL games these days.
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I would say any issues with our strength of administration are probably offset by the fact that we'd probably have the strongest team on-field (if we get all our local talent).
 
Of all those strategic relevance would be the easiest. They'll want a national comp, and its either us or the GC. Given the strength of the local womens league as well i'd find it hard to see how we wouldn't tick this box. Not sure on the other parts though but with the recent setting up of the women of the pride we're certainly on the front foot in engaging female fans and members.
 
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The current AFL Queensland Women's academy is being split in two for an exhibition match at the Gabba on Saturday 16 April after the upcoming Q-Clash: http://www.aflq.com.au/womens-exhibition-squads-named/

The girls playing in this game would be the front-runners to score a spot on the initial Brisbane Lions list for 2017, so it could be worth hanging around if you are interested in finding out who the key players are likely to be. First bounce at 8pm.
 
spooner21 said:
The current AFL Queensland Women's academy is being split in two for an exhibition match at the Gabba on Saturday 16 April after the upcoming Q-Clash: http://www.aflq.com.au/womens-exhibition-squads-named/

The girls playing in this game would be the front-runners to score a spot on the initial Brisbane Lions list for 2017, so it could be worth hanging around if you are interested in finding out who the key players are likely to be. First bounce at 8pm.
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Bet Gus hangs around for this'un!
 
From the Match Preview email:

The curtain-closer kicks off at the Gabba at 8:00pm, after kick-to-kick (AEST).

Far out, they're really not doing much to help it succeed are they? Will public transport still be running after the curtain closer? Will they have (overpriced and overcooked) food and drinks still available at the ground that late?
 
Back2Back2Back said:
From the Match Preview email:

The curtain-closer kicks off at the Gabba at 8:00pm, after kick-to-kick (AEST).

Far out, they're really not doing much to help it succeed are they? Will public transport still be running after the curtain closer? Will they have (overpriced and overcooked) food and drinks still available at the ground that late?
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Doubt it. Certainly not the shuttle buses. Same story with Ressie games after the main game. Think they'd find more people happy to turn up early for a curtain raiser, than hang around afterwards. They just don't want activity on the ground before games.
 
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