I had a look at the AFLW team train on Gosch's. 

The temperature was increasing, and the wind a bit gusty.

Pisano and Colvin both in full training mode.

Paxman, was not running at all, though lingering around the area. My guess is that they will test her tomorrow.

Beasley was hobbling around, Johnson rehabbing with short change of direction runs.

Hore left training early, no obvious hindrances.

At one stage, Colvin ran off the blind spot of Gall when the ball went over the back, head collision occurred. Colvin came off worse. I heard the assistant say she caught it on the shoulder and head. Both stopped training. I think they should be OK.

Rigoni was training well.

Ben Brown was working with the forwards, at the ball up situations and participating in the sims..

Goldy has only one speed at training as well.

B.Mackin was getting to the majority of ground ball contests.

Zanker's marking was sharp, with hard running to create links down the wing.

Forwards running patterns caused space to open up.

Plenty of focus, support, teamwork, and professionalism on display.

Heath was doing some great outside running and connections.

Pearce dominated the ruck and consistently tapping to the advantage of the mids.

Some transition from the full back and defensive wing simulations were clean and fast.

They were looking good.

Edited October 22, 20241 yr by kev martin

Colvin has only just recovered from a concussion, I hope she's okay

16 minutes ago, Katrina Dee Fan said:

Colvin has only just recovered from a concussion, I hope she's okay

Colvin was lying on her back for a few minutes as the assistant assessed her. She stood up and rested on the fence, she was teary, the collision must have hurt. Had a slow walk around the boundary (the long way) as she chatted to the assistant. I'm sure they will asses further as she had some distress. Hoping that the shoulder involvement in the collision may have lessened the blow to the head. I didn't see her lose consciousness. 

Edited October 22, 20241 yr by kev martin

She was teary after the first concussion in the Adelaide game.  Poor thing, she's my sponsored player, I chose her coz she gives the best hugs.  I wish I was there to give her a big hug....

Good on you @Katrina Dee Fan (and you, @kev martin) Insightful and thorough - as well as dedicated!

These reports are much appreciated - and a welcome distraction from the current dominant fare here on 'Land 😉

9 minutes ago, Katrina Dee Fan said:

She was teary after the first concussion in the Adelaide game.  Poor thing, she's my sponsored player, I chose her coz she gives the best hugs.  I wish I was there to give her a big hug....

Gall gave Colvin a big hug when she came back to the shed.

Edited October 22, 20241 yr by kev martin

Thank you, Timothy.  I actuallly got a signed guernsey in the mail yesterday, as well as the most beautifully written card.  I love this team, and these girls.  

3 minutes ago, Katrina Dee Fan said:

Thank you, Timothy.  I actuallly got a signed guernsey in the mail yesterday, as well as the most beautifully written card.  I love this team, and these girls.  

Me, too, Kat.

I think we might need to make the most of it, though. When, as we all should hope, they get to the same level of professional and competition recognition as the boys (or even remotely near it) I guess access, and their personas, will be affected in inverse proportion, like the boys.

Or we could hope our women, and the comp generally, manage to vive la difference?

AFLW

Cairns

Wednesday, Oct 23

3:30-4:30pm

Cazalys Stadium, Cairns

Entry via the Tills Street gate entrance (northern end of the ground)

 

Are there any D/L's having a look.

Is Colvin training?

Is Hore training?

Has Rigoni got a chance for selection?