AFLW North Melbourne Football Club AFLW - Season 2024

[The Brady Bunch]

Models remain my favourite Aussie band from the 80's, I still like and listen to their albums, even their final two with James Valentine. I don't think they released a poor album, but their first two with Mark Ferrie on Bass are the two I listen to the most.

As for Camilleri, I never really liked him, although I didn't mind the Black Sorrows for a period when Vika and Linda Bull joined the group. Men At Work are not a favourite either.

Re saxophone, Greg Ham's playing on tracks like Down By The Sea and Overkill is pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty... pretty good.

 

[Del191229]

So we play in the hottest part of the day and the other PF at night? I think the problem was the AFL did know what the forecast was.

Brisbane and Adelaide will still play in warm humid conditions. That takes it out of you.

The girls will probably lose a ton of weight and find it hard to recover for next week.

I'm very reliably informed the girls are very happy with the heat - they back their fitness and they view it as a major competitive advantage this week.

 

[The Nostradamus]

would start kearney off the bench today, get her on after the first 5 mins when the tempo has settled down a bit so it is easier to pick up where she left off

 

[Del191229]

Yep, just read the article about this.

Seems to be setting a dangerously high bar as in theory a game played in very high temperatures (40-46 deg) but with low humidity(23-33%) would be considered ‘safe’ by this policy.

This is true.

Humidity is the real drainer and danger - wet bulb temp

With adequate hydration and cool, hot dry temps are fine for athletes at this level.

 

[hsquid]

ChatGPT says we shouldn't be disadvantaged next week based on the expected humidity and temperature for both games, assuming heat mitigation measures and good recovery.

Yay!

Conclusion:

Both scenarios would result in minimal performance reduction a week later (<1–2%) with good mitigation and recovery. Scenario 1 (NM) may slightly favour recovery and subsequent performance due to lower humidity and better sweat evaporation, but the differences are minor, and individual variability (e.g., acclimation) could tilt the balance either way.

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Comparison of Likely 1-Week-Later Performance in Two Scenarios:​

Scenario 1: 37°C with 16% Humidity​

• Conditions:
  • High air temperature with low humidity allows for better evaporative cooling, reducing heat stress compared to higher humidity.
  • Wet-bulb temperature is approximately 23–25°C, below the critical threshold for extreme physiological stress.
• Physiological Effects:
  • Sweat evaporates efficiently due to low humidity, keeping the core body temperature from rising excessively during exercise.
  • Dehydration risk remains moderate but manageable with regular hydration during breaks.
  • Thermal recovery during breaks with ice vests and post-exercise cooling is effective in limiting residual inflammation and oxidative stress.
• Performance Impact:
  • With mitigation and recovery measures, the likely performance reduction a week later would be minimal (<1–2%), as the body's thermoregulatory systems aren't overwhelmed.

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Scenario 2: 23°C with 70% Humidity​

• Conditions:
  • Moderate air temperature with high humidity results in limited sweat evaporation, making it harder for the body to cool itself.
  • Wet-bulb temperature is approximately 19.1°C, much lower than Scenario 1, but the higher relative humidity reduces the efficiency of cooling mechanisms.
• Physiological Effects:
  • Although the air temperature is cooler, the high humidity increases the perceived effort and heat stress during intense aerobic exercise.
  • Core body temperature may rise more quickly than expected, requiring additional cooling during breaks to prevent overheating.
  • Dehydration risk is lower than in Scenario 1, but discomfort and thermal strain may still be significant.
• Performance Impact:
  • With good mitigation and recovery, the likely performance reduction a week later would also be minimal (<1–2%), although central fatigue from humidity might linger slightly longer for some athletes.

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Key Differences and Insights:​

1. Heat Stress vs. Humidity Stress:
   • In Scenario 1 (37°C, 16% humidity), heat is the primary stressor, but low humidity allows efficient sweat evaporation, mitigating heat buildup.
   • In Scenario 2 (23°C, 70% humidity), while heat stress is lower, high humidity reduces cooling efficiency, potentially increasing perceived effort.
2. Post-Exercise Recovery:
   • Scenario 1 athletes may face slightly higher dehydration risk and require aggressive rehydration.
   • Scenario 2 athletes might experience higher cardiovascular strain during exercise but recover more easily due to cooler conditions.
3. One-Week-Later Performance:
   • Scenario 1 (37°C, 16% humidity): Performance recovery would likely be slightly better due to efficient cooling during exercise, provided hydration is managed effectively.
   • Scenario 2 (23°C, 70% humidity): Slightly greater residual fatigue may persist due to the compounding effects of cardiovascular strain and humidity, but the difference would be negligible with excellent mitigation.

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Conclusion:​

Both scenarios would result in minimal performance reduction a week later (<1–2%) with good mitigation and recovery. Scenario 1 may slightly favour recovery and subsequent performance due to lower humidity and better sweat evaporation, but the differences are minor, and individual variability (e.g., acclimation) could tilt the balance either way.

 

[X_box_X]

Alice O'Loughlin is Roogirl.

Come on girls. Get the job done.

 

[Luke72]

I’m in bay 13!

 

[Del191229]

Change coming through. It'll be 19 degrees at half time imo

 

[DarwinRoo]

The AFL don’t want to change the game because they want us to play in the heat in the hope that it ****s us for the GF.

They want a Crows or Lions flag.

 

[speedy]

Turned on fox footy, talked about port for 10 minutes straight. Bad timing or is this going to be the theme of the day (again)?

 

[speedy]

If this game is close I’m gonna have to turn the volume off again.

 

[datakid]

ABC gloating about how amazing PA's 8 game winning streak was, NMFC's biggest weakness is...they haven't had the 'necessary loss'?!? Absolute word salad with no dressing. 0 stars, would not eat again.

 

[Hearts to hearts]

Here, on the fence. Breeze is cooling things down a bit at the moment.

 

[datakid]

ABC gloating about how amazing PA's 8 game winning streak was, NMFC's biggest weakness is...they haven't had the 'necessary loss'?!? Absolute word salad with no dressing. 0 stars, would not eat again.

To be fair, it was not out of Bastiani's mouth. She knows better.

 

[CURVE]

Meghan McDonald is a fairly quiet speaker, but she speaks very well, and her analysis/insights have been very good and very fair.

 

[The Nostradamus]

Oh god wright on Houghton

 

[Samsquanch]

Magnificent!!!!!!!

 

[CURVE]

Good start. Gatt is a great kick on the run

 

[CURVE]

Good start becomes a very good start.

 

[Chadwiko]

What a goal

We are all sorts of on here.

 

[Disco Dew]

dream start

 

[The Nostradamus]

Looks like we will be able to rest a few players in the second half

 

[Samsquanch]

Go North!!!!!

 

[giantroo]

Brilliant start!

 

[Disco Dew]

Looks like we will be able to rest a few players in the second half

Of the first quarter?

This is huge!