AFLW Round 5 - 2024 AFLW season (Tues 24th - Sun 29th, Sep.)

[Teen Wolf]

All the makings of a 4 goal to 0 game, best case scenario.

Randall predictably timid approaching the contest and comes off second best, not that I was expecting her to do anything in these conditions (but I wouldn't have selected like 12 8-footers either).

 

[JuniorWatch]

Just plain rude how clean Mon is in the wet

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[Teen Wolf]

Passage right at the end of the half was a textbook example of the star players needing to show more discretion.

Conti great gather in traffic but then gives it to Seymour who fails to get boot to ball. Riddell then picks it up clean and has time to wheel around to kick it long... instead gives it to Rennie 2 metres away who immediately drops it.

Don't handpass to blonks who can't even hold onto the ball!

 

[Teen Wolf]

That miss by Garner... any other player, and I'd be tearing them apart.

 

[Teen Wolf]

But there ya go. Reputations actually do mean something, because they're built over seasons not seconds!

 

[Liam Boy]

Just plain rude how clean Mon is in the wet

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made some costly turnovers as the game went on

 

[Teen Wolf]

Kearney "does a hamstring" during 3rd in game in <9 days...

Brennan doesn't get up in time for the match either...

Even if these are super mild and precautionary, two more of the biggest names in the league not out there purely because of the AFL's fixturing.

 

[Teen Wolf]

Tassie definitely needs a stadium with a roof for AFLW to not play at, btw.

 

[Teen Wolf]

Adelaide forward structure a dog's breakfast. Urgent changes needed for the Crows.

Dawes very threatening when she gets it at HF up the other end, but some nice passages haven't quite been finished off. A win today and I'd say it locks in the million-dollar cheque for the Lions.

 

[Mitchell Madness]

Gotta be 3 weeks for that brissie player. Consistency and protecting the head and all that

 

[Teen Wolf]

A bemusing high up-and-under kick by Gould to a 1-on-3 I50, but Hatchard still marks it and goals lol. Hope Danielle Ponter took notice: front position and actually attacking the ball does wonders!

 

[Teen Wolf]

Chekhov the siren sounder is having trouble sounding the siren at Springfield. Can't see that popping up as an issue again at the end of this small-margin game...

 

[mookieb]

When less is more: Why low scores aren't as dire as they appear

Goalless teams are having more shots at goal than before, with accuracy now becoming the main issue to low scoring

www.afl.com.au

Not really a great selling point trying to sell something as "less dire".

Would have expected a step up in scoring and skills as the league becomes more professional but it seems like a lot of games are marred by horrific decision making and poor skills. Condensed schedule and weather doesn't help, but there is a monstrous gap between watching games like Geel vs Hawks then tuning into to some of the games the next day.

Players like Ella Roberts are clean near 100% of the time yet some players struggle to pick the ball up the 1st time.

Has the quality of the game improved from last year?

 

[Mitchell Madness]

When less is more: Why low scores aren't as dire as they appear

Goalless teams are having more shots at goal than before, with accuracy now becoming the main issue to low scoring

www.afl.com.au

Not reading it, but the standard is a lot better than previous years. Most games the ball movement is getting the ball to half forward. It's the last disposal I side 50 breaking down. Different from a few seasons ago where it was a grind, take no risks type of feel

 

[Teen Wolf]

Usually hate the "they need composure" talking point but, yikes, the chances missed at both ends that quarter were a little mental.

 

[mookieb]

Not reading it, but the standard is a lot better than previous years. Most games the ball movement is getting the ball to half forward. It's the last disposal I side 50 breaking down. Different from a few seasons ago where it was a grind, take no risks type of feel

I literally can't remember how the standard was last year but this year has been a bit disappointing for me this year. Should be getting past basic errors like kicking into the man on the mark 10 metres out or losing games by basic skill errors in the last minute of games. Missing from 10 or 15m out shouldn't be a regular occurrence.

Hawks were pretty poor last year and now their skills are outstanding. Can't say that for many teams.

 

[Mitchell Madness]

I literally can't remember how the standard was last year but this year has been a bit disappointing for me this year. Should be getting past basic errors like kicking into the man on the mark 10 metres out or losing games by basic skill errors in the last minute of games. Missing from 10 or 15m out shouldn't be a regular occurrence.

Hawks were pretty poor last year and now their skills are outstanding. Can't say that for many teams.

Do you have the same opinion of the mens?
The skills there are just as bad. Only difference is the male players react quicker to miskicks

 

[mookieb]

Do you have the same opinion of the mens?
The skills there are just as bad. Only difference is the male players react quicker to miskicks

Virtually no AFL players regularly fumble the ball or can't hit targets. Handball disposal effectiveness is near 100% under no pressure. AFL skills are unbelievable in hitting targets.

There are aspects of AFL that a lot of games have which I don't like though which makes it a bit of a keepings off game at times.

Players like Harry McKay rightfully copped it in previous years for being unable to kick simple goals.

I don't think comparing AFL to AFLW is necessarily beneficial but I also think AFLW shouldn't be immune to criticism.

 

[Teen Wolf]

Virtually no AFL players regularly fumble the ball or can't hit targets.

^^^Didn't watch yesterday

 

[mookieb]

^^^Didn't watch yesterday

The GF with a game total of 180 points?

 

[Teen Wolf]

Horror loss by the Crows. Lots of mistakes they'll rue. But yes that was a far more enjoyable game of football for a neutral to watch than the shit served up yesterday which was far less worthy of its bloated 2h 40min+ runtime.

 

[The Victorian]

What a great crowd at Brighton Home Arena

 

[mookieb]

Horror loss by the Crows. Lots of mistakes they'll rue. But yes that was a far more enjoyable game of football for a neutral to watch than the shit served up yesterday which was far less worthy of its bloated 2h 40min+ runtime.

#notsureifserious

 

[jatz14]

When less is more: Why low scores aren't as dire as they appear

Goalless teams are having more shots at goal than before, with accuracy now becoming the main issue to low scoring

www.afl.com.au

Not really a great selling point trying to sell something as "less dire".

Would have expected a step up in scoring and skills as the league becomes more professional but it seems like a lot of games are marred by horrific decision making and poor skills. Condensed schedule and weather doesn't help, but there is a monstrous gap between watching games like Geel vs Hawks then tuning into to some of the games the next day.

Players like Ella Roberts are clean near 100% of the time yet some players struggle to pick the ball up the 1st time.

Has the quality of the game improved from last year?

They should be selling that its not mens football, and expecting scores to be the same as in mens is dumb. So, it isn't low scoring, its normal scoring, for womens football.

 

[JuniorWatch]

Not reading it, but the standard is a lot better than previous years. Most games the ball movement is getting the ball to half forward. It's the last disposal I side 50 breaking down. Different from a few seasons ago where it was a grind, take no risks type of feel

Should be illegal to put up tables without adjusting for changes in quarter length