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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

 

 

  • Demonland changed the title to AFLW: Rd 02 vs GWS
 

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!

 

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

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


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 by Deeoldfart

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.

 
25 minutes ago, BDA said:

What happened to paxy. 

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


Great start Kate hore. Having The captaincy suits her.


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 


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!

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

Banning runs too far streaming inside 5p towards goal.

No dramas Makin goals a few sec later. 😀

Edited by gs77

 

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

Looked a htb against Harris there. We got lucky 

Edited by BDA


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