AFLW: Rd 10 vs West Coast

[Grapeviney 9,578]

Watching footy for 40+ years and never been so nervous during a 12-goal thumping. 

Oh well, no point ruing what might have been, we’ve clearly got the talent to win the thing.

Funny to think that had they been able to do it, the women, like the men, would have snatched the minor premiership right at the death, albeit by vastly different margins. 

Edited October 29, 2022 by Grapeviney

[Ungarieboy 413]

I actually think 2nd spot has some pluses.  There are 3 top sides in the comp and we meet one when there's a second chance, win and we likely avoid the other in the prelim!

 

[WERRIDEE 5,362]

Is anyone worried about our easy draw? Adelaide will be a different proposition. Great win by the girls but gee have we had some easy games recently.

[kev martin 9,514]

49 minutes ago, WERRIDEE said:

Is anyone worried about our easy draw? Adelaide will be a different proposition. Great win by the girls but gee have we had some easy games recently.

We really have had most of the games our way. No score board pressure and our tackling have forced the errors in our opposition. We have been playing freely. It will be interesting if the opposition start scoring well and they don't panic when we come at them.

The yips could easily take over if we start panicking. 

Hoping winning form gets our confidence high and we continue the fast, hard and attacking game. Would hate to see us drop the bundle. Though we possibly will need to try some tempo footy if we start losing control. 

We also have been playing in poor environmental conditions. It will be interesting to see how we go when skilled play is easier to do.

They say finals are won by pressure and the backline. In this we have been doing very well.

I think we are on a mission, we will be too, disciplined, resistant, hardened and strong willed.

[BDA 22,402]

7 hours ago, WERRIDEE said:

Is anyone worried about our easy draw? Adelaide will be a different proposition. Great win by the girls but gee have we had some easy games recently.

It wasn't a disadvantage for the Geelong mens team this year. We've had hard draws to complete recent seasons and it took its toll. I much prefer the easier run home

[BDA 22,402]

8 hours ago, Ungarieboy said:

I actually think 2nd spot has some pluses.  There are 3 top sides in the comp and we meet one when there's a second chance, win and we likely avoid the other in the prelim!

 

Tend to agree.

Us and the Lions are the standout teams. I don't fear the Crows this year. I don't think we should fear playing an inter-state granny if it comes to it the only disappointment is I won't be able to go to Brisbane to attend.

[FarNorthernD 5,861]

8 hours ago, WERRIDEE said:

Is anyone worried about our easy draw? Adelaide will be a different proposition. Great win by the girls but gee have we had some easy games recently.

Didn’t hurt the Geelong AFL side this year!!

[FarNorthernD 5,861]

1 hour ago, BDA said:

Us and the Lions are the standout teams. I don't fear the Crows this year. I don't think we should fear playing an inter-state granny if it comes to it the only disappointment is I won't be able to go to Brisbane to attend.

I will go to Brisbane if we make the GF (it’s difficult to see Brisbane not winning through). Anyone other Demonlanders thinking of going? 

[WalkingCivilWar 39,266]

43 minutes ago, FarNorthernD said:

I will go to Brisbane if we make the GF (it’s difficult to see Brisbane not winning through). Anyone other Demonlanders thinking of going? 

I’ll definitely go. ❤️💙

[Brownie 5,921]

48 minutes ago, FarNorthernD said:

I will go to Brisbane if we make the GF (it’s difficult to see Brisbane not winning through). Anyone other Demonlanders thinking of going? 

We're in the northern Rivers NSW. We'll be there

[Slartibartfast 16,937]

I’ve just read The Age summary of the game. They didn’t have Libby Birch in the best. Can you believe it? She was outstanding. 

[deejammin' 2,211]

Just another reason to hate Collingwood. 
Great win girls! Bring on Adelaide!

 

 

[WalkingCivilWar 39,266]

1 hour ago, FarNorthernD said:

I will go to Brisbane if we make the GF (it’s difficult to see Brisbane not winning through). Anyone other Demonlanders thinking of going? 

I’m confident we’ll make it to the GF and just as confident we’ll win (anyone, anywhere, anytime) even if up against Brisbane, and even if it’s played in Brisbane. 

What I’m worried about is the crowd size and in particular that we’d be so outnumbered.

I intend on going to Brisbane if we play there (even if it means selling a kidney - pretty sure I’ve still got one left 🤔) but understandably not many Victorians will be able to attend. Therefore I’m hoping that the GF is staged at Marvel or Ikon. Soz, interstate sides, not Soz. 😁

[mauriesy 7,184]

1 hour ago, Slartibartfast said:

I’ve just read The Age summary of the game. They didn’t have Libby Birch in the best. Can you believe it? She was outstanding. 

Agree. The lot of backline players unfortunately.

Realistically you'd need to put all 18 in the best yesterday.

[WalkingCivilWar 39,266]

16 hours ago, Deemented Are Go! said:

Did anyone else hear the rumour mentioned on this week’s AFLW Dee Brief poddy that the GF will be played at Docklands regardless of who makes it? 

 

I asked Mitch and Mandy (the pod hosts) about that and they said it will be played at Marvel, it’s just that it’s not official yet.
 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

[Timothy Reddan-A'Blew 4,834]

1 hour ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

I asked Mitch and Mandy (the pod hosts) about that and they said it will be played at Marvel, it’s just that it’s not official yet.
 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

What about the prelim?

If the GF is to be at the Gabba(?) it'd be good for the girls to experience a 'stadium' final in the lead-up.

[WalkingCivilWar 39,266]

1 hour ago, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

What about the prelim?

If the GF is to be at the Gabba(?) it'd be good for the girls to experience a 'stadium' final in the lead-up.

True. But I doubt very much the GF would be at the Gabba.

And not the end of the world if it’s at Metricon. We’ve won our last three matches there. 

Edited October 30, 2022 by WalkingCivilWar

[Timothy Reddan-A'Blew 4,834]

35 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

True. But I doubt very much the GF would be at the Gabba. 

Ah, that's right, they have a 'suburban' ground, too?

p.s. Noticed Zede put her 'tail up yesterday. Waddayareckon? (I had wondered when someone would start to be concerned about putting an eye out!)

[WalkingCivilWar 39,266]

11 minutes ago, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

Ah, that's right, they have a 'suburban' ground, too?

p.s. Noticed Zede put her 'tail up yesterday. Waddayareckon? (I had wondered when someone would start to be concerned about putting an eye out!)

I love Edo, tail up or down! I’ll even forgive her for tucking her guernsey into her shorts. 
There’s a lady in the DA, around 80yo and Eden is her favourite player. I asked her why Eden? She said, “She has fabulous hair!” 🤣 

[WalkingCivilWar 39,266]

I’m hearing we play Adelaide at Ikon on Friday night. 

[Docs Demons 1,755]

2 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

True. But I doubt very much the GF would be at the Gabba.

And not the end of the world if it’s at Metricon. We’ve won our last three matches there. 

Won't be at the Gabba. It's booked for cricket. If Lions host it will be on the Gold Coast

[BDA 22,402]

So the one point doesn’t matter anyway. From the lions perspective if they do win through they’ll probably get more fans to marvel than the Gold Coast. 

[WalkingCivilWar 39,266]

Friday night, 7.10pm at Ikon confirmed. 
 

Edited October 30, 2022 by WalkingCivilWar

[Docs Demons 1,755]

3 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Friday night, 7.10pm at Ikon confirmed. 
 

Go you good things.

[WalkingCivilWar 39,266]

6 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

I love Edo, tail up or down! I’ll even forgive her for tucking her guernsey into her shorts. 
There’s a lady in the DA, around 80yo and Eden is her favourite player. I asked her why Eden? She said, “She has fabulous hair!” 🤣 

Even in the team photo it’s visible!!!