AFLW North Melbourne Football Club AFLW - Season 2024

[The Nostradamus]

Only one change, Shannon makes way for Shierlaw.

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That's probably as close to best 21 we will see until Kearney returns.

And we are coming up against an injury depleted Swans team, this could get ugly.

Pullar over smith

other than that agree

 

[Sillygit]

Pullar over smith

other than that agree

So what you're saying is that you think smith should be dropped?

 

[The Nostradamus]

So what you're saying is that you think smith should be dropped?

we can call it managed if you want

managed for the rest of the season unless there is an injury to the others

 

[CURVE]

Pullar over smith

other than that agree

Pullar's not going to replace Smith, unless she is injured.

Just think, in a couple of month's time the name Amy Smith could be immortalized in NMFC history as one of the 21 players to win North's first AFLW premiership.

She'll be remembered forever.

 

[The Nostradamus]

Pullar's not going to replace Smith, unless she is injured.

Just think, in a couple of month's time the name Amy Smith could be immortalized in NMFC history as one of the 21 players to win North's first AFLW premiership.

She'll be remembered forever.

There is nothing smith does better than Pullar

Unless you count being second to the footy

 

[Sillygit]

we can call it managed if you want

managed for the rest of the season unless there is an injury to the others

Nah i was just clarifying cause you've been so cryptic about this.

 

[Gumble Frankieton]

Shannon is a bit stiff. I thought she was pretty good last week.
On the other hand it shows how much depth we have which is a good thing.

 

[The Nostradamus]

Nah i was just clarifying cause you've been so cryptic about this.

nah that’s fair sometimes the obvious goes over our head

 

[shinboner magic]

Did smith get dropped

 

[The Nostradamus]

Did smith get dropped

Unfortunately not :/

Must have been happy with her sub par game as usual

Crock the loyal mate to Shaun

 

[shinboner magic]

Unfortunately not :/

Must have been happy with her sub par game as usual

Crock the loyal mate to Shaun

You rate Curtis Taylor - your opinion belongs in the bin

 

[The Nostradamus]

You rate Curtis Taylor - your opinion belongs in the bin

lol you rate amy smith

Your opinion is too shit to even go in the bin

 

[Sillygit]

I domt even know which team of bulldogs or bombers that the commentary was referring to when they jst said "not quite the level of north melbourne but well on their way there", but either way they ****en dumb.

 

[Lomas]

I domt even know which team of bulldogs or bombers that the commentary was referring to when they jst said "not quite the level of north melbourne but well on their way there", but either way they ****en dumb.

Maybe they were referring to the NMFC men's team?

 

[CURVE]

There is nothing smith does better than Pullar

Unless you count being second to the footy

I can't see Crocks replacing Smith with Pullar because despite her limitations Smith beats Pullar in a majority of statistical categories including Disposal Efficiency (63% to 58%), averages less turnovers (2tpg to 2.4tpg) and is better at some of the defensive aspects such as tackles (5.3 to 2.3) and pressure acts (12.9 to 7.7). She also averages more clearances, contest possessions and score involvements than Pullar. Having said that, neither are elite and in fact in some categories both are below average. Also, Smith has been a part of the team for four years, she works well within the team structure and does a lot of the defensive stuff that some of the other players can't do.

I was hoping that Slocombe or Kavanagh may have worked their way into the team, but that isn't happening, so I suspect Smith will be part of the team for at least the rest of the season, and probably a few seasons to come.

 

[The Nostradamus]

I can't see Crocks replacing Smith with Pullar because despite her limitations Smith beats Pullar in a majority of statistical categories including Disposal Efficiency (63% to 58%), averages less turnovers (2tpg to 2.4tpg) and is better at some of the defensive aspects such as tackles (5.3 to 2.3) and pressure acts (12.9 to 7.7). She also averages more clearances, contest possessions and score involvements than Pullar. Having said that, neither are elite and in fact in some categories both are below average. Also, Smith has been a part of the team for four years, she works well within the team structure and does a lot of the defensive stuff that some of the other players can't do.

I was hoping that Slocombe or Kavanagh may have worked their way into the team, but that isn't happening, so I suspect Smith will be part of the team for at least the rest of the season, and probably a few seasons to come.

Pullar is a much more well rounded player

You only have to look at her first game back 14 touches and a goal

Just imagine her when she gets back into a rhythm

Pullar was very important last year and our best winger in the finals

Smith does nothing with the ball and is constantly second to it, averaging 10 touches

 

[Colby Cheer Squad]

I domt even know which team of bulldogs or bombers that the commentary was referring to when they jst said "not quite the level of north melbourne but well on their way there", but either way they ****en dumb.

Two weeks in a row now, I wonder where the Bulldogs' next goal is coming from.

 

[CURVE]

Pullar is a much more well rounded player

You only have to look at her first game back 14 touches and a goal

Just imagine her when she gets back into a rhythm

Pullar was very important last year and our best winger in the finals

Smith does nothing with the ball and is constantly second to it, averaging 10 touches

I like Pullar, but I don't think she is as capable as Smith in playing the defensive mid/wing role. I'd be disappointed if Crocks replaced Smith with Pullar.

 

[datakid]

I'm pretty happy that with only one player sidelined we can still argue over those jostling to get it. Having Shannon and Pullar not included speaks to the quality and depth of the club. Eventually we will start losing some to opportunities at other clubs, but until then...it's exciting