Daisy Pearce calls time on a stellar career

[Redleg 40,777]

There is a press conference at 10.30 this morning and one could guess it’s a retirement announcement.

If she does retire, well done on a great footy career, as a pioneer of the AFLW and in the game of women’s footy.

The cherry on top of the cake would have to be the Dees first AFLW flag as Captain.

Edited January 18, 2023 by Grapeviney

[Lord Nev 13,512]

Watch it LIVE: Daisy Pearce announcement from 10.30am AEDT

 

[Grapeviney 9,699]

Not just an MFC legend, but one of the most significant figures in the modern era of the game.  

We were lucky to have her in the red + blue.  

[binman 42,496]

Presser streaming live anywhere do we know?

 

[Colm 2,051]

2 minutes ago, binman said:

Presser streaming live anywhere do we know?

 

Via the AFL app

[binman 42,496]

2 minutes ago, Colm said:

Via the AFL app

ta

 

[Redleg 40,777]

Yep.

[BDA 22,693]

She's holding it together well so far. I'll be surprised if there are no tears at all.

[BDA 22,693]

Bowing out as the captain of the reigning premiers. Very fitting.

What a champion she is.

[DeelightfulPlay 2,543]

 

[Antioch 232]

What a great way to go out: as Captain of the Premiership team. A great player, commentator and leader. Well done Daisy!

[roy11 3,825]

What a champion of our club, so glad she got to win a flag with us.

Hopefully she doesn't spend too long at Geelong!

[Satan 2,870]

well done Daisy , our first legend in the womens league 

[Davos 836]

Build her a statue at Casey.

[BDA 22,693]

3 minutes ago, Satan said:

well done Daisy , our first legend in the womens league 

Our second legend is / will be Karen Paxman.

[whatwhat say what 22,590]

a genuine game changer

[dimmy 1,307]

Should be the first AFLW Legend !!

Having said that her press Conference showed a lot of respect for her as a person.

Well done on a great career Mk1.

[Lord Travis 10,685]

She’s an icon. A fantastic footballer who played a key role in getting women’s footy on the map. In the early years she was such a clear level above everyone else out on the field. Watching her was inspiring. She’s a great role model and leader, and you can see her drive and the strength of the relationships she builds. It’s no surprise she found success.

She’s also been brilliant in the media helping to raise the profile of women not just in AFL but sport in general, even standing up to some big names at times. Great footy brain and one of the best commentators going round.

All the best for the next chapter Daisy. You’re an MFC legend now.

Edited January 18, 2023 by Lord Travis

[dl4e 5,851]

A true club champion. We should all be proud of what she gave to the club and womens football. Will be sorely missed.

[DeeSpencer 25,385]

The right call.

Just an awful shame she’s off to the evil taxpayer funded empire. 
 

55 games drastically undersells her massive impact on the game 

Edited January 18, 2023 by DeeSpencer

[TRIGON 4,783]

"A legacy unmatched"...says it all.

[Bates Mate 4,462]

Along with Barassi a true icon and legend of our  club and sport

[Left Foot Snap 2,384]

42 minutes ago, BDA said:

Our second legend is / will be Karen Paxman.

Next captain perhaps?

[Orion 332]

The Daisy Pearce Medal

[BDA 22,693]

8 minutes ago, Left Foot Snap said:

Next captain perhaps?

Possibly. Libby Birch or Maddy Gay I reckon.