AFLW: Rd 02 vs GWS

[poita 3,902]

Surprised not to see a thread on this, but clearly AFL finals have taken precedence this week. Hopefully the AFLW side can have a big win against a pretty underwhelming GWS side to keep us comfortably inside the top 4.

Greater Western Sydney v Melbourne at Manuka Oval, Sunday September 10, 5.05pm AEST

MELBOURNE
Backs L.Birch 9 T.Gillard 17

Half Backs S.Goldrick 23 M.Gay 3 S.Heath 30

Centreline S.Lampard 8 T.Hanks 5 E.McNamara 22

Half Forwards T.Harris 7 L.Mithen 14 A.Bannan 16

Forwards E.Zanker 29 K.Hore - C 10

Followers L.Pearce 15 E.West 11 P.Paxman 4

Interchange M.Chaplin 13 G.Campbell 1 O.Purcell 2 B.Mackin 31 G.Colvin 32 C.Wilson 20 R.Watt 26

In: - M.Chaplin, G.Colvin, C.Wilson, R.WattOut: - M.Fitzsimon

GIANTS
Backs J.Hicks 29 P.Randall 21

Half Backs C.Dalton 11 G.Hill 19 T.Evans 18

Centreline J.Doyle 5 N.Barr 8 M.Brazendale 23

Half Forwards Z.Goldsworthy 7 H.Zreika 24 A.Parker 3

Forwards G.Garnett 17 B.Mowbray 31

Followers F.Davies 20 A.Lister 14 A.Eva - C 2

Interchange C.McCormick 25 K.Smith 4 A.Dallaway 30 C.Miller 9 J.Grierson 10 T.Germech 15 T.Cattle 40

In: - C.Miller, J.Grierson, T.Cattle Out: - None

 

 

[Dees_In_October 3,495]

A little background:

Melbourne's Manuka win-loss record: First game at Manuka
GWS's Manuka win-loss record: 2-4
Melbourne's win-loss record against GWS: 4-1 (Melbourne last played GWS in R6 2022A, a 37-point win)
GWS's 2023 formline: 0-1 (a 5-point loss to Sydney)

Will be interesting to see who comes in for Fitzsimon, in a classic 'mystery injury of the week' scenario!

[Dees_In_October 3,495]

IN: Chaplin

OUT: Fitzsimon (back)

[BDA 22,891]

Very impressive performance last time out after been challenged in the first half. Now that we've blown the cobwebs off i think you'll see a slicker Dees this weekend.

Looking forward to seeing Chaplin run out for the first time this year. Loved her attack on the footy last year.

AFLW is a nice diversion from the finals. Will help take my mind off last night's shemozzle. 

Dees by 35 points

[dl4e 5,851]

I think the biggest problem here is going off into noddy land and forgetting about footy,

[FarNorthernD 5,861]

Is this going to be our first game that Melbourne has played without Paxman in red and blue?

[Deeoldfart 8,065]

I’m expecting another powerful win to stamp our authority on the competition.  Dees by 30+ points at chilly Manuka Oval (which has MCG dimensions).  
PS.  I need a decent win to overcome my ongoing ‘Thursday Night Blues’.

Edited September 10, 2023 by Deeoldfart

[The heart beats true 18,145]

Paxy is a big out, but I loved the last half last week. We looked so dynamic. Excited to see if we can keep that form going.

[BDA 22,891]

What happened to paxy. 

[Guest]

25 minutes ago, BDA said:

What happened to paxy. 

Quad strain. This is the first match she’s ever missed!

[whatwhat say what 22,948]

what is if with mfc and slow starts?!??

[whatwhat say what 22,948]

2 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

what is if with mfc and slow starts?!??

i take this back! 😈

[BDA 22,891]

Great start Kate hore. Having The captaincy suits her.

[BDA 22,891]

Giants playing well here. Even first quarter 

[whatwhat say what 22,948]

helluva start for kate hore

11 disposals, 5 marks, 3 goals

winning the footy forward, middle, and back

[deanox 9,989]

Just now, whatwhat say what said:

helluva start for kate hore

11 disposals, 5 marks, 3 goals

winning the footy forward, middle, and back

Give her the 3 votes already 

[The heart beats true 18,145]

Kate Hore is a natural leader.

[whatwhat say what 22,948]

make that 12 disposals, 5 marks, 3 tackles, 3 goals, 1 shanked shot after the siren

Edited September 10, 2023 by whatwhat say what

[BDA 22,891]

Kate hore with the best quarter of her career. 

[FritschyBusiness 1,478]

This team is so fun to watch. 

[Little Goffy 14,645]

3 minutes ago, BDA said:

Kate hore with the best quarter of her career. 

Would have to be one of the best quarters of anyone's career in AFLW!

[BDA 22,891]

Goldie won’t die wondering. Always takes the game on.

[gs77 4,445]

Banning runs too far streaming inside 5p towards goal.

No dramas Makin goals a few sec later. 😀

Edited September 10, 2023 by gs77

[BDA 22,891]

Bannan got caught in 2 minds there. Should have slotted it herself

[BDA 22,891]

Looked a htb against Harris there. We got lucky 

Edited September 10, 2023 by BDA