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  On 22/11/2022 at 00:17, kev martin said:

I had a look at Gosch's last night, no one was training.

My guess is that they will be there tonight, Tuesday.  Start time could be anywhere between 5.30 to 6.30 pm.

Another guess would be for a Thursday night run, unless they are already in Brisbane.

 

  On 22/11/2022 at 02:02, kev martin said:

The W awards are on tonight from 7.30 pm. If they are training, my guess is they will start at the earlier time.

Idk about this evening, Kev. But defs Thursday at Gosch’s at 5:30pm

 
  On 21/11/2022 at 12:03, Docs Demons said:

Yep. Tried and missed out. Gil as the CEO is at fault here but like all good people in power/politicians you don't here from them when the poo hits the fan. Bit like the Premier up here in Qld. Gets out in front of cameras when a good news story is to be said but goes into hiding when it gets tough. Let's hope our girls get going not like the powers to be when it get's tough.

By the way where is the Women's CEO. Livingston or somebody like that I presume. Got no idea about footy.

That's it for me on the ranting. Enough said and nothing will change those idiots at AFL HQ. Just do it Ladies and give the Lions a horrible hiding in the heat up here on Sunday.

You’re entitled to rant, Docs D. This is a totally rant-worthy issue.

This is how ridiculous it is: there’s cheer squad members who’ve missed out on tickets despite having AFLW and Demon Army membership along with their MFC membership. These are people who are totally invested in the AFLW and haven’t missed a match to date.  The Club is currently trying to sort something out for them. But this shouldn’t be an issue, and wouldn’t be an issue had an appropriate venue been selected. 

  On 22/11/2022 at 03:26, WalkingCivilWar said:

You’re entitled to rant, Docs D. This is a totally rant-worthy issue.

This is how ridiculous it is: there’s cheer squad members who’ve missed out on tickets despite having AFLW and Demon Army membership along with their MFC membership. These are people who are totally invested in the AFLW and haven’t missed a match to date.  The Club is currently trying to sort something out for them. But this shouldn’t be an issue, and wouldn’t be an issue had an appropriate venue been selected. 

That's discraceful treatment of fans.....many Brisbane fans have missed out as well by the sounds of it.  

Like many I am shocked the game is being played in the heat of the day. I'm assuming this is because the ground doesn't have lights?

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      On 22/11/2022 at 06:14, HardBallGet said:

    That's discraceful treatment of fans.....many Brisbane fans have missed out as well by the sounds of it.  

    Like many I am shocked the game is being played in the heat of the day. I'm assuming this is because the ground doesn't have lights?

    Lights??? It’s lucky to have goalposts and interchange benches let alone lights. It was supposed to be declared open and ready for use in mid December. That’s still three weeks away, so maybe even having toilets etc. can be considered a luxury. 

      On 22/11/2022 at 06:20, WalkingCivilWar said:

    Lights??? It’s lucky to have goalposts and interchange benches let alone lights. It was supposed to be declared open and ready for use in mid December. That’s still three weeks away, so maybe even having toilets etc. can be considered a luxury. 

    Yeah. While I have an in principle support for the top teams right to pick a home ground. It shouldn't be at the expense of the fans and of the fairness and integrity of the game. 

    To my mind the fan lockout and the likely heat mean both have been compromised.

    Given we were separated on the ladder by 1 point in a year when the draw had no integrity, a gf at a neutral venue like Docklands would have made sense, when the 2 big qld venues were unavailable.

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    The women are  on Gosch's now.

    Tayla has goal kicking practice.

    I'm just in time for the simulations.  

    They have the cones parallel with the 50 square, forcing them to take the central corridor. 

    Those going to the W awards have split off. The rest separate into their lines.

    Forwards goal kicking, mids practicing stoppages and defenders are one on one marking.

     

    One of the volunteers tell me they are flying up Saturday. 

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    I really respect and admire Daisy, but wearing a Geelong sponsor's brand to an MFC media conference(21 Nov) is a BIG faux pas, despite us knowing you are off to the dark side (but wishing you well)!!

    Cotton off 😉

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      On 22/11/2022 at 08:09, DemonicFinalFantasy said:

    I really respect and admire Daisy, but wearing a Geelong sponsor's brand to an MFC media conference(21 Nov) is a BIG faux pas, despite us knowing you are off to the dark side (but wishing you well)!!

    Cotton off 😉

    You do realise Cotton On do all the apparel for all AFLW teams including media tops, playing guernsey, shorts, training gear, etc, don't you?

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    Just had a quick scour through the AFLW's social media.  On the last 2 days on their Facebook, they posted 12 articles about Brisbane, 2 about Melbourne.  In fact if you look at the most recent backwards, you have to scroll through 10 articles about Brisbane before you see any mention of Melbourne whatsoever. Of the two articles about Mebourne, one was whether Daisy Pearce will retire after the grand final, the other is about Tayla Harris' shoulder.  Yet it's article after article about how Brisbane will be unbeatable.

     

    Clearly Brisbane is the AFLW's preferred premiers.  

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      On 23/11/2022 at 22:26, Katrina Dee Fan said:

    Just had a quick scour through the AFLW's social media.  On the last 2 days on their Facebook, they posted 12 articles about Brisbane, 2 about Melbourne.  In fact if you look at the most recent backwards, you have to scroll through 10 articles about Brisbane before you see any mention of Melbourne whatsoever. Of the two articles about Mebourne, one was whether Daisy Pearce will retire after the grand final, the other is about Tayla Harris' shoulder.  Yet it's article after article about how Brisbane will be unbeatable.

     

    Clearly Brisbane is the AFLW's preferred premiers.  

    I really save my loathing for the likes of the pies and the cats but the lions are quickly catching up.

    A victory would be so bloody sweet.

    Apart from Macca being out all season, this is probably the fittest squad we've taken into a finals series. 

    Can't wait.

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      On 23/11/2022 at 22:26, Katrina Dee Fan said:

    Just had a quick scour through the AFLW's social media.  On the last 2 days on their Facebook, they posted 12 articles about Brisbane, 2 about Melbourne.  In fact if you look at the most recent backwards, you have to scroll through 10 articles about Brisbane before you see any mention of Melbourne whatsoever. Of the two articles about Mebourne, one was whether Daisy Pearce will retire after the grand final, the other is about Tayla Harris' shoulder.  Yet it's article after article about how Brisbane will be unbeatable.

     

    Clearly Brisbane is the AFLW's preferred premiers.  

    Agree. But also playing a Grand Final in Ash Bartys backyard I think also shows a bias.

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      On 23/11/2022 at 22:26, Katrina Dee Fan said:

    Just had a quick scour through the AFLW's social media.  On the last 2 days on their Facebook, they posted 12 articles about Brisbane, 2 about Melbourne.  In fact if you look at the most recent backwards, you have to scroll through 10 articles about Brisbane before you see any mention of Melbourne whatsoever. Of the two articles about Mebourne, one was whether Daisy Pearce will retire after the grand final, the other is about Tayla Harris' shoulder.  Yet it's article after article about how Brisbane will be unbeatable.

     

    Clearly Brisbane is the AFLW's preferred premiers.  

    In the eyes of the bookies too! I don't bet of football matches but the odds are ridiculously skewed Brisbane's way. The results of both Melbourne and Brisbane against the other finalists over the year are eerily similar. Even in our only loss for the year (against Brisbane) we were in front at 3/4 time. 

    This is going to be a cracking GF and make no mistake, we are a HUGE chance.

    Can't wait!

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    Gee I'd love to see the team win the big one. It's going to be a hard game but hope the girls rise to the occasion. 

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      On 23/11/2022 at 22:26, Katrina Dee Fan said:

    Just had a quick scour through the AFLW's social media.  On the last 2 days on their Facebook, they posted 12 articles about Brisbane, 2 about Melbourne.  In fact if you look at the most recent backwards, you have to scroll through 10 articles about Brisbane before you see any mention of Melbourne whatsoever. Of the two articles about Mebourne, one was whether Daisy Pearce will retire after the grand final, the other is about Tayla Harris' shoulder.  Yet it's article after article about how Brisbane will be unbeatable.

     

    Clearly Brisbane is the AFLW's preferred premiers.  

    To me it seems there has been a consistent media bias all year toward talking up our opponents no matter who they are.  Would even say they barrack against us!

    It carries over from the print media during the week to commentators before and during a game.

    It really does my head in!

    We certainly go in massive underdogs even tho Harris is playing this week which she wasn't when we lost to the Lions earlier this year. 

    Hope we can show everyone up on Sunday and bring home the 🏆

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      On 23/11/2022 at 23:27, Palace Dees said:

    In the eyes of the bookies too! I don't bet of football matches but the odds are ridiculously skewed Brisbane's way. The results of both Melbourne and Brisbane against the other finalists over the year are eerily similar. Even in our only loss for the year (against Brisbane) we were in front at 3/4 time. 

    This is going to be a cracking GF and make no mistake, we are a HUGE chance.

    Can't wait!

    Are Brisbane favourites because they're a better team, or because the reportage of the media and the AFL been skewed so acutely against us?

     

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      On 23/11/2022 at 23:35, Lucifers Hero said:

    To me it seems there has been a consistent media bias all year toward talking up our opponents no matter who they are.  Would even say they barrack against us!

    It carries over from the print media during the week to commentators before and during a game.

    It really does my head in!

    We certainly go in massive underdogs even tho Harris is playing this week which she wasn't when we lost to the Lions earlier this year. 

    Hope we can show everyone up on Sunday and bring home the 🏆

    I don't know if I'm being thin skinned or not, but I find it aggravating.

      On 23/11/2022 at 23:59, Katrina Dee Fan said:

    Are Brisbane favourites because they're a better team, or because the reportage of the media and the AFL been skewed so acutely against us?

     

    I guess they have the result against us earlier in the season but we didn't have Harris or Goldy and think it was Mackin's first game...and she has come a long way since then.

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      On 24/11/2022 at 00:04, rjay said:

    I don't know if I'm being thin skinned or not, but I find it aggravating.

    I guess they have the result against us earlier in the season but we didn't have Harris or Goldy and think it was Mackin's first game...and she has come a long way since then.

      On 23/11/2022 at 23:27, Palace Dees said:

    In the eyes of the bookies too! I don't bet of football matches but the odds are ridiculously skewed Brisbane's way. The results of both Melbourne and Brisbane against the other finalists over the year are eerily similar. Even in our only loss for the year (against Brisbane) we were in front at 3/4 time. 

    This is going to be a cracking GF and make no mistake, we are a HUGE chance.

    Can't wait!

     

    If you're thin skinned then we all are.  It's certainly been noticeable. In fact it's blatantly obvious.

     

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    Let the media talk up the lions all they want. Hopefully it’s goes to the lions heads, they get complacent and take us for granted on the day. Coming in under the radar with low expectations eases the pressure on us. Perfect set up for an ambush

    go dees 

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    Delta to do the match entertainment. That's cool. Gone from performing with Robbie on the G to performing at Brighton homes arena

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      On 24/11/2022 at 01:23, dees189227 said:

    Delta to do the match entertainment. That's cool. Gone from performing with Robbie on the G to performing at Brighton homes arena

    Maybe, when she agreed to do the gig, she thought it was in some muti million-dollar mansion in Brighton?

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    We are building, over the past games our opponents have been getting better and so we are starting to peak (would have preferred a longer season). We would have got plenty of learnings from the game against North, who strangled our fast ball movement. Get that style back and play confidently, without fumbling or failing at the simple stuff, then we are, IMO stronger than the Lions.

    We have some very strong willed players, Purcell, Paxman, Daisy, Birch, they should be able to read the moment.

    Our hunt and tackling has been great. Keep the work ethic, be in sync with each other and take the goal scoring opportunities. 

    Hoping it is our day. They are the most entertaining of teams.

    Go Dees.

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      On 24/11/2022 at 02:14, kev martin said:

    We are building, over the past games our opponents have been getting better and so we are starting to peak (would have preferred a longer season). We would have got plenty of learnings from the game against North, who strangled our fast ball movement. Get that style back and play confidently, without fumbling or failing at the simple stuff, then we are, IMO stronger than the Lions.

    We have some very strong willed players, Purcell, Paxman, Daisy, Birch, they should be able to read the moment.

    Our hunt and tackling has been great. Keep the work ethic, be in sync with each other and take the goal scoring opportunities. 

    Hoping it is our day. They are the most entertaining of teams.

    Go Dees.

    Harris has been down on form lately and Purcell, Bannan and a few others weren’t great in the PF, so a lot of room for improvement in the GF.

    We have been tough all year, and are very well coached and we are a big chance in this.

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      On 24/11/2022 at 01:38, binman said:

    Maybe, when she agreed to do the gig, she thought it was in some muti million-dollar mansion in Brighton?

    That's beautiful 'bin'...first big laugh of the day.

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