VFLW VFLW 2022 Season mega-thread

[cats_09]

We're just a week away from the start of the season, and while the fixture isn't really known at this stage we do know who our first opponent will be




The good thing about the season being nearly upon us is the chance for those not selected in the AFLW to still run out in a competitive match - even if it's only for a half season cross over. Hopefully it'll present the opportunity for those currently on the fringes to push for selection later in the season



As more info about the season is known - such as the fixture, we'll update this post

 

[winty]

Full fixture is here....

AFL Fixtures and Results - AFL.com.au

AFL fixtures, results and scores from the Toyota AFL Premiership Season, NAB Women's and State Leagues seasons by round.

www.afl.com.au

 

[cats_09]

Can I laugh at the fixture - we start the season with 6 home matches & end the season with 6 away matches

Week 7 is our first away match & a week later we return home for our last home match; that seems a bit unbalanced

 

[winty]

Strange how every game's venue is to be confirmed too. I guess it's just a sign of the times. Either that or shows a lack of preparation and they'll just make it up as they go along.

 

[AnUltimateRessie]

Can I laugh at the fixture - we start the season with 6 home matches & end the season with 6 away matches

Week 7 is our first away match & a week later we return home for our last home match; that seems a bit unbalanced

No venues have been set. Those are not confirmed as Geelong's home or away games just randomised until they set venues.

 

[cats_09]

No venues have been set. Those are not confirmed as Geelong's home or away games just randomised until they set venues.

Based on this from the club, it seems they are confirmed as home games with only the venue & times of those matches to be confirmed:

Geelong's rebel VFL Women's season is set to kick off with a string of games on home turf.

While details are still being confirmed for matches, the Cats are set to host Carlton in their season-opener next weekend, beginning a run of six games at home to launch the season.

The run of home games gives the Cats a good chance to start the season strongly, but means they will be on the road for seven of their final eight matches.

Ground unavailability due to the overlap of VFLW and cricket seasons means many teams will be unable to play at their home ground in the early stages of the season.

VFLW: 2022 Fixture Released

It's home sweet home for the Cats in opening six rounds of the VFLW season

www.geelongcats.com.au

 

[winty]

Looks like the club haven't updated the list of players for the VFLW team on their website yet either.

 

[AnUltimateRessie]

Based on this from the club, it seems they are confirmed as home games with only the venue & times of those matches to be confirmed:

Geelong's rebel VFL Women's season is set to kick off with a string of games on home turf.

While details are still being confirmed for matches, the Cats are set to host Carlton in their season-opener next weekend, beginning a run of six games at home to launch the season.

The run of home games gives the Cats a good chance to start the season strongly, but means they will be on the road for seven of their final eight matches.

Ground unavailability due to the overlap of VFLW and cricket seasons means many teams will be unable to play at their home ground in the early stages of the season.

VFLW: 2022 Fixture Released

It's home sweet home for the Cats in opening six rounds of the VFLW season

www.geelongcats.com.au

Odd, I stand corrected

 

[winty]

 

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[cats_09]

 

[winty]

A few familiar names on this list...

PRIMARY LIST
Jamie Woollett – North Geelong
Breanna Pratt – Geelong West Giants
Emily Ramsay – Geelong Amateur
Mia Skinner – Geelong West Giants
Isabella Hill – Grovedale
Sachi Degiacomi – Geelong Amateur
Maddie Boyd – Geelong West Giants
Annie Haigh – St Marys
Tamara Smith – Geelong West Giants
Elise Coventry – Geelong Amateur
Sophie Dineen – Barwon Heads
Taylah Nelson – Grovedale
Chloe Leonardi – St Mary”s
Brooke Wells – Newtown & Chilwell
Paige Sheppard – Geelong West Giants
Breanna Beckley – St Mary’s
Lujeyn Al-Huneidi – Redan
Analea McKee- Geelong Amateur/Geelong Falcons

DEVELOPMENT LIST
Charlotte Simpson – St Joseph’s/Geelong Falcons
Melissa Bragg – TBC
Ava McKeegan – Geelong Amateur
Mia Featherston – Colac Imperials/Geelong Falcons
Ash van Loon – St Mary’s/Geelong Falcons
Mia van Dyke – St Mary’s/Geelong Falcons
Lizzie Dowling – St Mary’s/Geelong Falcons
Keeley Hardingham – Colac Imperials/Geelong Falcons
Kalania Scoullar – GWV Rebels

 

[cats_09]

For comparisons, here's our list from the 2021 season - 26 players below:

Geelong
- Breanna Beckley
- Sachi DeGiacomi
Michelle Fedele
Natalie French
- Claudia Gunjaca
Erin Hoare
Lucy Martin
Emma Oliver
Rebecca Pearce
- Breanna Pratt
Laura Ryan
Tanacha Saunders
- Tamara Smith
Tahlia Tatlock
- Jamie Woollett
Aily McAuliffe
- Olivia Fuller

Development List
Sarah Elsworthy
- Annabel Johnson
- Chloe Leonard(i)?
- Ava McKeegan
Theresia Meissner
- Paige Sheppard
Renee Tierney
Annie Lee
Tess Craven

• 3 of those players have subsequently found themselves on our AFLW list (bold red)
• 2 development players have been upgraded to the main VFLW list (bold black)
• 6 further players return for another year, including Ava McKeegan for a 2nd year on the development list (bold blue)
• And then there's another 2 development players were drafted to other AFLW teams (italics & underlined)

Feels like we're doing something right with our VFLW list - there's a bit of turn over, but it's good to see fresh names and not what seems to be as much of a focus on recruits from other sports as we saw in our earlier seasons. and

And can see it's also acting as a pathway for the local youngsters with opportunities to come through the development list and step up the VFLW list or hear your name called out on draft night.

 

[AnUltimateRessie]

A few familiar names on this list...

PRIMARY LIST
Jamie Woollett – North Geelong
Breanna Pratt – Geelong West Giants
Emily Ramsay – Geelong Amateur
Mia Skinner – Geelong West Giants
Isabella Hill – Grovedale
Sachi Degiacomi – Geelong Amateur
Maddie Boyd – Geelong West Giants
Annie Haigh – St Marys
Tamara Smith – Geelong West Giants
Elise Coventry – Geelong Amateur
Sophie Dineen – Barwon Heads
Taylah Nelson – Grovedale
Chloe Leonardi – St Mary”s
Brooke Wells – Newtown & Chilwell
Paige Sheppard – Geelong West Giants
Breanna Beckley – St Mary’s
Lujeyn Al-Huneidi – Redan
Analea McKee- Geelong Amateur/Geelong Falcons

DEVELOPMENT LIST
Charlotte Simpson – St Joseph’s/Geelong Falcons
Melissa Bragg – TBC
Ava McKeegan – Geelong Amateur
Mia Featherston – Colac Imperials/Geelong Falcons
Ash van Loon – St Mary’s/Geelong Falcons
Mia van Dyke – St Mary’s/Geelong Falcons
Lizzie Dowling – St Mary’s/Geelong Falcons
Keeley Hardingham – Colac Imperials/Geelong Falcons
Kalania Scoullar – GWV Rebels

Very solid list!

 

[cats_09]

Development player one season & vice-captain the next - our leadership group this season

 

[winty]

 

[winty]

VFLW ROUND 1 TEAM​

B: 42. Elise Coventry, 38. Maddie Boyd

HB: 25. Stephanie Williams, 29. Carly Remmos, 58. Breanna Beckley

C: 35. Isabella Hill, 37. Chloe Leonard, 33. Emily Ramsay

HF: 2. Danielle Higgins, 26. Claudia Gunjaca, 34. Mia Skinner

F: 17. Georgia Clarke, 15. Olivia Barber

R: 46. Taylah Nelson, 55. Paige Sheppard, 40. Tamara Smith

IC: 36. Sachi DeGiacomi, 44. Melissa Bragg, 39. Annie Haigh, 43. Sophie Dineen, Breanna Pratt

Emergencies: 49. Ava McKeegan, 54. Brooke Wells, 50. Laura Ryan, 62. Lujeyn Al-Huneidi

 

[cats_09]

Seeing Boyd named in defence, isn't that something we tried in the VFLW with some success last year also? Kinda curious why at didn't try it AFLW level

Also good to see Barber, Williams & Remmos all named having not seen them in the top level yet this season - we knew Barber was returning from injury, but wasn't sure the situation with the other two, so curious to see how the trio go

The other player I'm looking forward to getting a good run at things is Skinner - a couple of injury interrupted years on our AFLW list, fingers crossed for a smoother run this year

 

[winty]

Will be interesting to see how Williams goes off the half back flank after she played most the season up forward last year to the best of my knowledge.

 

[dazbroncos]

Seeing Boyd named in defence, isn't that something we tried in the VFLW with some success last year also? Kinda curious why at didn't try it AFLW level

Also good to see Barber, Williams & Remmos all named having not seen them in the top level yet this season - we knew Barber was returning from injury, but wasn't sure the situation with the other two, so curious to see how the trio go

The other player I'm looking forward to getting a good run at things is Skinner - a couple of injury interrupted years on our AFLW list, fingers crossed for a smoother run this year

GO Catters

 

[winty]

It seems Liv Purcell was playing for Casey in the VFLW today and finished with 20 touches.

Good to see.

On CPH1701 using BigFooty.com mobile app

 

[winty]

Liv Barber with 8 possessions, 10 hitouts and 2 goals to half time. Get her in the AFLW team now!

On CPH1701 using BigFooty.com mobile app

 

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[cats_09]

Liv Barber with 8 possessions, 10 hitouts and 2 goals to half time. Get her in the AFLW team now!

On CPH1701 using BigFooty.com mobile app

In place of Caris, McWilliams or Darby?

Can we play Fuller, Darby & Barber in the same team?

 

[PzBlinky]

In place of Caris, McWilliams or Darby?

Can we play Fuller, Darby & Barber in the same team?

The obvious choice would be McWilliams, right? Closest like-for-like match, since Phoebe doesn't do much rucking.

We'll see if Caris keeps her spot next week (it wasn't her worst game - but her obvious replacement is Fuller if they're just resting her) and Darby's been in good form this year.

To keep this more on track with VFLW, Gunjaca seems to have been pretty quiet? I've only seen patches and she's applying pressure like she always does, but not many touches or goals? (Maybe I missed them.)