AFLW Round 2 - Melbourne V Collingwood

[Little Goffy 14,645]

Did anyone need a refreshing new reason to hate Collingwood?

Good news that Downie is ok.

Great stuff with the comeback, and a really dramatically improved performance in the second half, much cleaner and bolder.

 

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

3 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

There is always something sweet about winning against Collingwood !!!

Keeping them scoreless in the second half is a great achievement.

[daisycutter 29,743]

nothing like beating the filth

[Return to Glory 8,448]

Never in doubt

[daisycutter 29,743]

i hope someone taped what the coach said at 1/2 time and passes it on to goodie

[Demon Dynasty 17,109]

Nice win. Numbers at the ball and cleaner quicker disposal, quicker across the ground. Clearance work rate slowly improved as the game went on also.

The Pies will be lucky to win a match I reckon.

Apart from one or 2 players they are horribly top heavy and slow across the ground and apart from that first half, with significant umpiring assistance from No.5, they were terribly scrappy/unco and fumbled too often with ball in hand. Similar to last week but this week managed to put a quarter of footy together early, as well as finding Mo one on one a few times.

Edited February 11, 2017 by Rusty Nails

[Return to Glory 8,448]

I've got to say, if the AFL is going to televise and promote the game, ensure the fundamental rules of the game are enforced .i.e illegal disposal and caught in possession.  I'm sure the top women don't appreciate the 'go soft on the rules' approach adopted tonight. Go Dees

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

1 minute ago, Return to Glory said:

I've got to say, if the AFL is going to televise and promote the game, ensure the fundamental rules of the game are enforced .i.e illegal disposal and caught in possession.  I'm sure the top women don't appreciate the 'go soft on the rules' approach adopted tonight. Go Dees

It was just umpire number 5, worst I've ever seen.

One thing the women do need to improve is bending down to pick up the ball, far too often they just didn't get low enough or go hard enough to collect a loose ball.

[Return to Glory 8,448]

1 minute ago, Clint Bizkit said:

It was just umpire number 5, worst I've ever seen.

One thing the women do need to improve is bending down to pick up the ball, far too often they just didn't get low enough or go hard enough to collect a loose ball.

CB, it had to go beyond one umpire. There were just too many non - decisions. A win's a win but...

[#11-TonyAnderson 822]

Great effort by the women. Loved  Odea, Paxman, Duryea, Cat Phillips and number 24 looked really composed. Daisy turns the ball over more than I expected.

[Vogon Poetry 2,095]

Any additional news on Meg. Personal friend of my son who was at the game. 

 

Would appreciate ate any news. 

[#11-TonyAnderson 822]

Said on TV Meg woke up in change room

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

Just now, Vogon Poetry said:

Any additional news on Meg. Personal friend of my son who was at the game. 

 

Would appreciate ate any news. 

They mentioned that she was awake and talking, but that's all I've heard.

[Axis of Bob 11,853]

O'Dea was really important using her size and power in the contests. Collingwood were dominant inside, but we really got on top in the game when she started bullying the midfield.

There are some good young players who look like they can play, but need games. Berry is one of them who does some great things, but not often. She could be a dominant player with her power and skills, but isn't involved enough yet.

We broke them open with our pace and dare in the second half. That will be good as the years go on.

[#11-TonyAnderson 822]

Got my tickets for the double header next week already

[beelzebub 23,383]

22 minutes ago, nedariks said:

Umpire number 5 should be investigated

I undertook that investigation. It was actually Nathan Buckley in disguise but that #5 was a dead give away. 

Asked him why ? Said he had no understanding of the rules ( something we don't know ! )  , just wanted to garner some first hand tips for the lads .

As he turned and left he tapped his nose in that knowing way

Got QB in the bag 

[Vogon Poetry 2,095]

Just now, Clint Bizkit said:

They mentioned that she was awake and talking, but that's all I've heard.

Thanks. I've passed that on. Just wondering if anyone has more news. 

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

Just now, Vogon Poetry said:

Thanks. I've passed that on. Just wondering if anyone has more news. 

The coach just said she has been cleared of serious damage, just a heavy concussion, taken to hospital but it's only precautionary.

[Vogon Poetry 2,095]

Many thanks Clint. 

[beelzebub 23,383]

Quite appropriate our 1st win ..... Against the Filth.....

We own them now

Boys and Girls can do no wrong.

Pass the kleenex to Eddie 

[hardtack 10,627]

1 minute ago, beelzebub said:

Quite appropriate our 1st win ..... Against the Filth.....

We own them now

Boys and Girls can do no wrong.

Pass the kleenex to Eddie 

Was great to see Eddie's smug look at half time wiped off his face.

Edited February 11, 2017 by hardtack

[Return to Glory 8,448]

There's no doubt in my mind that the Collingwood team we saw tonight is crying out for a coaching succession plan

[Dees_In_October 3,495]

Would love to know what was said at half time (actually said, not just what they told the media). Completely shifted the mindset and approach.

Best comeback so far in the league- sets a good standard for us in the future. Go Dees!

[Wiseblood 24,637]

Won't be the last time we crush the Pies in 2017.

[DemonDave 1,092]

The lighting there tonight was worse than the Casey night games!

Was great to be there to see their first official win, and sing the song with a bit of gusto.

The ball movement was quicker in the second half, we took more overhead marks than them and Phillips kicked a couple of great goals.  

O'dea and Paxman the best for mine

Always great to beat collingwood!