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AFLW: Rd 06 vs West Coast

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Good effort. I just worry that if we want to seriously contend this year, we can't let quarters like that last one happen. I think a team like North would just steamroll us.

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    2 hours ago, Diamond_Jim said:

    Z cars is back on TV

    ...and ZZ(ZZZ) Top back in the charts?

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    3 hours ago, Diamond_Jim said:

    Looking at the ladder I'm not sure percentage will be a big determinant for us but not running out the game is not great.

    All we need is for north to drop one and their percentage will crash and we'll be level on points. So I think it's worth trying to stay in touch with them.

    I also think it's absolutely worth making sure we don't accidentally drop to 4th and play them in week one of finals.

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    Great effort today. Everyone who needed to step up did so. Big games from EMac and L.Pearce (guess I’ll bring back the clarifying L for this game!).

    Why do people plan important life events when the Dees are playing? Anyway, not being in attendance, I did witness the all-important rock-paper-scissors on the broadcast @Timothy Reddan-A'Blew Though not sure who won!

    Even though the scoreboard was almost as lopsided as in other games we’ve played against the Eagles—and maybe this is the Daisy halo effect at work—but they looked more cohesive. And based on their record, I knew they wouldn’t drop their heads in the last quarter. Please come home one day, Daisy.

    I liked that Mick tried Chaplin in the middle. We may as well try everything. I'd like to see O'Hehir have a go, but probably need to be patient on that.

    When Zanks kicked that first one, I was so glad, because an early goal for Eden is generally a sign of at least one more to follow – huge confidence player and also benefits when we play direct so she can time her body work. Good to see a bit of crumb from the likes of Pisano, Wotherspoon and Mahoney (the latter needs to take the first option; it’s all learning).

    Favourite moment: Goldrick second-effort run-down tackle. Always hungry.

    How does any of this stack up against better quality? I guess we’ll find out.

    Quick turnaround to next week against the Gold Coast on the GF Public Holiday Friday.

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    Also (away from my wall of text), I'd like to recommend people have a listen to the DeeBrief podcast's interview with Saraid Taylor. Some interesting reflections on where the competition is at, in particular in terms of what's expected beyond contracted hours and in the pre-pre-season. She also speaks very humbly about her season so far.

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    3 minutes ago, Dees_In_October said:

    Also (away from my wall of text), I'd like to recommend people have a listen to the DeeBrief podcast's interview with Saraid Taylor. Some interesting reflections on where the competition is at, in particular in terms of what's expected beyond contracted hours and in the pre-pre-season. She also speaks very humbly about her season so far.

    … and a discussion about one of my favourite topics… nicknames 😃

    The W DeeBrief with guest Saraid Taylor

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    1 minute ago, Ghostwriter said:

    … and a discussion about one of my favourite topics… nicknames 😃

    The W DeeBrief with guest Saraid Taylor

    Haha yes. I actually think the W team is kind of lacking in inventive nicknames. "Oats" for Ebert was good, but I doubt many would get the reference from Big Brother a decade ago!

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    Haha yes. I actually think the W team is kind of lacking in inventive nicknames. "Oats" for Ebert was good, but I doubt many would get the reference from Big Brother a decade ago!

    Sadly I got the reference immediately 😅

    Today I trialled “Oats” for Layla. It didn’t take off because maybe I’m the only one who remembers it. But I’m with Radar on this, she wants to persist with making it stick, so we’ll make it happen 👊🏼

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    13 minutes ago, Ghostwriter said:

    Sadly I got the reference immediately 😅

    Today I trialled “Oats” for Layla. It didn’t take off because maybe I’m the only one who remembers it. But I’m with Radar on this, she wants to persist with making it stick, so we’ll make it happen 👊🏼

    So did I, ridiculously. I blame it on the tune being extremely catchy and coming into my head every time I've read the word "oats" since then. Hopefully the nickname will stick despite being quite niche, those are the best ones!

    Better than all the other boring "-o" and "-y" ones! Hanksy, Edo, Kate-o, Paxy, Goldie, Fitzy, etc. I do like "Heater" just because it's so fitting. I hear Saraid as "Raider" but "Radar" also works for a defender!

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