Sunday 15th October, 5.05PM AEDT, Mineral Resources Park.

Broadcast: Fox Footy, Kayo or live & free on the AFLW website

It's a big chance to bounce back from the first loss of the season and the end of a 14-game winning streak. It's our first game at Mineral Resources Park, where West Coast have a 4-10 win-loss record. This is only our third encounter with the Eagles (we last played WC in R10 2022B, a 78-point win that we wish had been just 1 point more). The Eagles' only win for the 2023 season so far was against Port (14th) in R5. Their losses have come against 13th, 5th, 6th, 12th and 16th.

Player spotlight: After Round 6, Tyla Hanks is 16th in league avg. disposals (23.2). The notable part is that she has a higher disposal efficiency (72.7%) than any player averaging more than 21.0. All other players in the 21+ category are around 65% or less, the only exception being A.McDonald (Geelong) on 24.2 at 70.3%. In R6, Hanks' DE dropped to a season-low 50%. How the team's ball use stacks up against the better pressure of top teams will have a big say going forward. We'll see what the Eagles can bring and expect a big lift from a lot of our players.

Also congrats to Zanker who became the third Demon to kick 5 in an AFLW game, which rocketed her to the top of the league goal kickers and already past her S7 total tally of 14 goals.

Injury list:

I reckon there's a big chance we leave Pearce at home and give Campbell the main ruck duties - perhaps this was always the plan hence her week off for R6. Paxy misses again as she's still under concussion protocols after the incident with her dog (who has a lot to answer for and better be very cute!). Perhaps we spare A.Mackin the 30+ degree heat or give Chaplin a go if Goldrick's not 100%.

This week is the first of two Indigenous Rounds and once again we'll be Narrm. You can read more about our 2023 indigenous jumper (also worn during the men's season) designed by proud Nyul Nyul Saltwater man, Lowell Hunter, here:

https://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/1449670/narrm-football-club-returns-for-aflw-indigenous-rounds

 

3 hours ago, Dees_In_October said:

 

 

I reckon there's a big chance we leave Pearce at home and give Campbell the main ruck duties - perhaps this was always the plan hence her week off for R6. Paxy misses again as she's still under concussion protocols after the incident with her dog (who has a lot to answer for and better be very cute!)

Earlier this week Loz told one of our members that she’ll not be playing on Sunday and that she wants Georgia to replace her. I guess that’s what’ll happen.

As for Paxy’s dog, I don’t know the breed but her name’s Poppy and by all accounts she’s very cute. 

Paxy's dog should be sent to the pound.

We'll get back on track after last week's disappointment. The Eagles women's team are as bad as their men's.

Dees by 40+

Dees by at least 60 points.

Hore and Zanker to combine for at least 8 goals.

TAYLA ?? 
PAXY??

Team should be ok to beat the weagles this week 

But injuries… 🤮🤮… we need to be fully fit to win it 🏆

Edited October 13, 20231 yr by Dees_In_October

Rhi Watt with her club debut and first game for 595 days, you love to see it!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CyU8gnbhfEO/

45 minutes ago, Dees_In_October said:

Rhi Watt with her club debut and first game for 595 days, you love to see it!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CyU8gnbhfEO/

Rhi is a very much-loved member of our Club. At last year’s B&F she was honoured with a special award for all she does at the Club, a thoroughly deserving recipient. The younger players in particular have greatly benefited from having her there. That was the first time I met her and I could instantly see why she is held in such high esteem.

Wishing Rhi the very best for Sunday! ❤️💙🤞🏼

Edited October 13, 20231 yr by WalkingCivilWar

On 13/10/2023 at 07:16, spirit of norm smith said:

TAYLA ?? 
PAXY??

Team should be ok to beat the weagles this week 

But injuries… 🤮🤮… we need to be fully fit to win it 🏆

Any goss on the Harri-string @WalkingCivilWar or anyone else? It's starting to seem a bit Oliveresque?😬

I don’t think TAYLA was 100% last week v crows. Maybe only played because of crucial match. Definitely needs this week and next week off.  Don’t want to risk her imv.  

I believe the whole squad has travelled. Long flights not great for injuries. But the players are expertly managed.

1 hour ago, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

Any goss on the Harri-string @WalkingCivilWar or anyone else? It's starting to seem a bit Oliveresque?😬

I think she’s fine but since we’re playing WCE why not wait until next week when we play North. Makes sense. 

5 hours ago, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

I believe the whole squad has travelled. Long flights not great for injuries. But the players are expertly managed.

Tayla is in Melbourne at least - just seen on the broadcast of the Dons v Tigers.

Crows were a whisker too tough when it counted last weekend, but that won’t happen against the mediocre Eaglets.  We just have too much class.  Dees by 8 - 10 goals in the West.

1 hour ago, Dees_In_October said:

Tayla is in Melbourne at least - just seen on the broadcast of the Dons v Tigers.

Something I recently discovered: when injured and/or omitted players travel interstate with the playing group they have to pay their own way, ie. flights and accommodation. 

Reckon Zanker could kick 10 tomorrow.

59 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Something I recently discovered: when injured and/or omitted players travel interstate with the playing group they have to pay their own way, ie. flights and accommodation. 

Well that is really disappointing 

We might need the percentage at the end. Looking for a big win. 

Go Naarm

Who does relief ruck when Campbell is resting? As she surely won't have the stamina to go it alone all day.  Would hate it to have to be Edo but can't see too many other candidates

https://streamable.com/9p56s2

Not too shabby considering there’s only a small group of the DA who made the trip. ❤️💙

18 minutes ago, DemonDave said:

Who does relief ruck when Campbell is resting? As she surely won't have the stamina to go it alone all day.  Would hate it to have to be Edo but can't see too many other candidates

I’d say that’d be Rhi Watt.

 

16 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

 

Not too shabby considering there’s only a small group of the DA who made the trip. ❤️💙

Wish I could be there. I'm about 4 hours north and was planning to come down for the day but decided to get sick instead.

Edited October 15, 20231 yr by deva5610

4 minutes ago, deva5610 said:

Wish I could be there. I'm about 4 hours north and was planning to come down for the day but decided to get sick instead.

Hope you’re feeling better soon. 💕

I too really wish I could be there. It sucks having to watch it on TV. Especially when it’s a W match because even one less person there make a difference when there’s not many people to begin with. 

really missing tayla as a forward lead up target already

I hope Hanksy’s ok