AFLW: 2022 GRAND FINAL

[binman 44,856]

11 minutes ago, Dees_In_October said:

On the membership numbers, obviously a lot of our attention is elsewhere at the moment, but it's one of several topics about our team & club's future with AFLW that I'd really like to hear others' thoughts on, especially since this site is the main hub of men's members. I suspect that's an area where we're perhaps not getting as much conversion as other clubs. Will try to remember to re-visit this after we've all finished celebrating/commiserating!!

This time in 48 hours...

I've already got butterflies 😬

What's your tip DIO?

[Dees2014 2,377]

I’m tipping Demon by 20+ points going away in the Grannie  with Bannon and Harris both playing blinders. The perfect introduction for the men’s 2023 season where they will be unstoppable with their elite All Australian ruck combination……..

[Guest]

Last banner-making sesh for the year. 😭

Anyone interested in seeing how we roll watch the ABC news tonight. Film crew just left so now we’re all back to our feral selves. 😁
 

Some squadders take their love for the Dees to a whole new level…

Edited November 25, 2022 by WalkingCivilWar

[Brownie 6,086]

2 hours ago, Dees2014 said:

I’m tipping Demon by 20+ points going away in the Grannie  with Bannon and Harris both playing blinders. The perfect introduction for the men’s 2023 season where they will be unstoppable with their elite All Australian ruck combination……..

After watching Paxy last week, I'm tipping her for BOG. She's looking so fierce. I hope she rocks the friendly fire head gear one more time.

Dees by 3 points.

I assume considering they didn't have goal posts a week or two ago the penultimate showcase AFLW game of the season will not have VTR goal line review technology in place.

[Nicko 1,390]

5 minutes ago, Brownie said:

After watching Paxy last week, I'm tipping her for BOG. She's looking so fierce.

Paxy has been brilliant this season, I’ve loved watching her play

[binman 44,856]

Apologies if this has been posted already. Brilliant article.

Daisy Pearce: the face of a generation intent on breaking AFLW premiership duck

[Demonland 74,462]

 

[Brownie 6,086]

23 hours ago, binman said:

Apologies if this has been posted already. Brilliant article.

Daisy Pearce: the face of a generation intent on breaking AFLW premiership duck

Nice write up.

There's a link through this article to a podcast interview with Daisy as well.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/so-much-more-than-that-daisy-pearce-on-finding-fulfilment-outside-flag-dream-20221115-p5byi3.html

[Redleg 42,181]

3 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Last banner-making sesh for the year. 😭

Anyone interested in seeing how we roll watch the ABC news tonight. Film crew just left so now we’re all back to our feral selves. 😁
 

Some squadders take their love for the Dees to a whole new level…

Is that you in the middle?

[Guest]

1 minute ago, Redleg said:

Is that you in the middle?

No, that’s Sophie our esteemed leader. She told me she’s had randoms approach her at matches, training sessions etc. asking her, “are you WCW?” 😁

 

[Redleg 42,181]

2 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

No, that’s Sophie our esteemed leader. She told me she’s had randoms approach her at matches, training sessions etc. asking her, “are you WCW?” 😁

 

So now I am a random!

Edited November 25, 2022 by Redleg

[Demonland 74,462]

 

[Bates Mate 4,520]

9 hours ago, Demonland said:

 

The FAQs include "can I bring my dog to the Grand final" haha

[Diamond_Jim 12,778]

35 predicted for game time at Ipswich.

Great timing Gil

[Brownie 6,086]

2 hours ago, Diamond_Jim said:

35 predicted for game time at Ipswich.

Great timing Gil

He'll be in a corporate box so no need to worry

[BDA 23,048]

9 minutes ago, Brownie said:

He'll be in a corporate box so no need to worry

an air-conditioned corporate box no doubt

[Guest]

2 hours ago, Diamond_Jim said:

35 predicted for game time at Ipswich.

Great timing Gil

Probs a good thing I can’t be there tomorrow. There’s not a sunscreen in the world strong enough to stop me from being burned to a crisp in 35 degree weather.

That’s what I’m telling myself, anyways 😢

#RangaLife

 

 

 

Edited November 26, 2022 by WalkingCivilWar

[Redleg 42,181]

33 minutes ago, Brownie said:

He'll be in a corporate box so no need to worry

He is apparently not attending the GF.

[Guest]

11 minutes ago, Redleg said:

He is apparently not attending the GF.

No surprise. Clearly the AFLW is not high on his list of priorities. 

[Redleg 42,181]

4 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

No surprise. Clearly the AFLW is not high on his list of priorities. 

He is doing a walk through of his new $13m home.

[Brownie 6,086]

7 hours ago, Bates Mate said:

The FAQs include "can I bring my dog to the Grand final" haha

Probably fits in with the age old Ipswich tradition of betting on dog fights.

We're pumped for tomorrow. Just been to Logan and bought a tricked up twin turbo Hyundai excel. We've fitted a brand new set of retreads to the rear. We'll be lighting her up with some victory donughts in the Springfield shopping centre car park after we win.

Booked in for a southern cross neck tatt this arvo.

Go Dees

[Left Foot Snap 2,611]

2 hours ago, Redleg said:

He is apparently not attending the GF.

Probably doesn't know how to find the place.

[Anti-Saint 246]

when are the teams announced?

 

it's Satdee noight before the Big Dance - no teams?

[Left Foot Snap 2,611]

9 minutes ago, Anti-Saint said:

when are the teams announced?

 

it's Satdee noight before the Big Dance - no teams?

From the AFL website 

MELBOURNE

B: L.Birch 9 T.Gillard 17  
HB: S.Heath 30 M.Gay 3 S.Goldrick 23
C: S.Lampard 8 T.Hanks 5 B.Mackin 31
HF: A.Bannan 16 K.Paxman 4 K.Hore 10
F: D.Pearce - C 6 T.Harris 7
Foll: L.Pearce 15 O.Purcell 2 E.West 11
I/C: M.Chaplin 13 C.Sherriff 18 L.Mithen 14 E.Zanker 29 M.Fitzsimon 24  

Emerg: C.Wilson 20 J.Ivey 19 M.Caris 21  

In: None
Out: None

[Kev 10,930]

Great we go in with no changes.

I saw some vision of the Springfield venue, the surface is looking good. Amazing job by the curators. Earlier in the week I saw some vision, where the waves between the slabs were obvious. Looked like they rolled the area where the slabs join, and have now rolled the entire surface. Lots of sun, has probably also helped. Would have hated to see the surface effect the game.

Enjoy the game everybody. 

I think we are a well balanced team and have what it takes to create a good game.

Go Dees.