The team

B: S.Taylor, Gillard

HB: Mackin, Lampard, O'Hehir

C: McNamara, Hore, Paxman

HF: Fitzsimon, Harris, Wotherspoon

F: Bannan, Zanker

FOLL: Pearce, Hanks, Heath

IC: Rigoni, Campbell, Gall, D.Taylor, Mahony

Unfortunately I can't make it to the game. I thought I could get time off but I wasn't allowed so I have to work. Hopefully next week or the week after will be on a friday or saturday when I'm off.

I believe Gus is studying at Oxford University ATM

Edited November 7, 2025Nov 7 by Dee in a Kilt

So important that we win this week, beyond the obvious, We want to avoid the roos as long as possible.

4 hours ago, Dee in a Kilt said:

I believe Gus is studying at Oxford University ATM

Yes, he’s doing an MBA. He was back in WA for his brother’s wedding though.

5 hours ago, Dee in a Kilt said:

I believe Gus is studying at Oxford University ATM

He came back to Aus last week for his brother’s wedding in Perth.

What godees said ⬆️😁

Edited November 7, 2025Nov 7 by Ghostwriter

Yesterday I found out why we were denied a home final at Casey. Quite simply… channel Seven said No.  We pushed very hard but to no avail. 

On 06/11/2025 at 18:24, Ghostwriter said:

Maevo’s right to play!!!!

Except she so isn’t right to play 😫

Well this keeps us rolling with the theme of the season in delivering against the odds as we lose one good player after another to injury.

Geez we're well and truly underdogs now. Hopefully the lions will be overconfident now and we hit them hard early.

I'd never back this team out.

Demon Spirit

Need to win this to make GF, as otherwise no rest and have to get past Roos in a PF.

52 minutes ago, Ghostwriter said:

Yesterday I found out why we were denied a home final at Casey. Quite simply… channel Seven said No.  We pushed very hard but to no avail. 

Good to know equality and fairness only apply if a broadcaster agrees.

1 hour ago, Redleg said:

Good to know equality and fairness only apply if a broadcaster agrees.

This is what happens in the AFL men’s it’s a corrupt fixture with integrity last on the list!

Let’s hope the game isn’t a repeat of blistering goals by hawks in their final, reality the women’s comp has serious issues when a top 4 team in a final can’t kick a goal

16 minutes ago, Demonsone said:

This is what happens in the AFL men’s it’s a corrupt fixture with integrity last on the list!

Let’s hope the game isn’t a repeat of blistering goals by hawks in their final, reality the women’s comp has serious issues when a top 4 team in a final can’t kick a goal

I would be quite happy for us to win with Lions not kicking a goal.

Would be very happy with a boring easy win.

For many years, Brisbane and the Adelaide Crows had the benefit of taking all the best talent from their respective states. Meanwhile, the Dees had to fight for talent in the crowded Victorian club market.

Essentially, it was the Dees v All-State Queensland and South Australian teams.

The advent of Port Adelaide and Gold Coast is bringing more equality to the competition. Adelaide has come back to the field as Port boasts a proud 155 year history with 36 SANFL championships. This attracted significant talent, diluting the Crows power.

However, Gold Coast has no history or special place in the hearts of Queenslanders, enabling the lions to keep much of their talent.

That the Dees have been highly competitive despite the dilution of Victorian state talent reflects strongly on Stinear, Daisy, Kate and the women’s team leadership.

This qualifying final should be a beauty.

4 hours ago, Redleg said:

I would be quite happy for us to win with Lions not kicking a goal.

Would be very happy with a boring easy win.

To each their own but for the sake of the AFLW it’s a poor optics and questions the talent pool, it’s been 8 seasons yet we have a scoreless team in a qualifying final.

Edited November 8, 2025Nov 8 by Demonsone

1 hour ago, Dee in a Kilt said:

For many years, Brisbane and the Adelaide Crows had the benefit of taking all the best talent from their respective states. Meanwhile, the Dees had to fight for talent in the crowded Victorian club market.

Essentially, it was the Dees v All-State Queensland and South Australian teams.

The advent of Port Adelaide and Gold Coast is bringing more equality to the competition. Adelaide has come back to the field as Port boasts a proud 155 year history with 36 SANFL championships. This attracted significant talent, diluting the Crows power.

However, Gold Coast has no history or special place in the hearts of Queenslanders, enabling the lions to keep much of their talent.

That the Dees have been highly competitive despite the dilution of Victorian state talent reflects strongly on Stinear, Daisy, Kate and the women’s team leadership.

This qualifying final should be a beauty.

Don't forget Todd Patterson - List Manager extraordinaire - now with the Tassie Devils.

Why is a qualifying final on a Sunday? Seems rather odd.

1 hour ago, ANG13 said:

Why is a qualifying final on a Sunday? Seems rather odd.

Should’ve been tonight.

4 hours ago, Ghostwriter said:

Should’ve been tonight.

At Casey.

💙💙GAMEDAY❤️❤️

A win today is so crucial. The last final we won was the 2022 premiership. This point is not lost on our young players who’ve clearly been made aware of this. I got the same vibes talking about this with Dingo as I did with Paxy.

One of Mick’s very many talents is the focus leading up to each match. He has a theme and it’s never generic.

Anyways, it doesn’t need to be pretty, it doesn’t need to be by a big margin, it just needs to be a WIN!

And no injuries, of course 🤞

I’m not a fan of finals campaign slogans (still getting over the whole “Possessed” thing in the men’s in 2023) but we have one this year. It’s…

BRING THE HEAT!

But it’s way better than North’s which is NOT DONE YET 🥱

14 hours ago, ANG13 said:

Why is a qualifying final on a Sunday? Seems rather odd.

Brisbane's request - they played last Sunday and had to travel to both games....

How's the weather down there today?

1 hour ago, Harvey Wallbanger said:

Brisbane's request - they played last Sunday and had to travel to both games....

Which is rubbish. When has the lower placed side ever got the benefit?

Best of luck today girls

tough assignment, particularly without chaplin, but hopefully we can make home advantage count

go dees

25 minutes ago, Brownie said:

How's the weather down there today?

A good day for footy.

A sprinkling of rain this morning after yesterday's drenching. Now, no showers. It is cold and we have a slight breeze. The sun is breaking through.

Edited November 9, 2025Nov 9 by Kev

Good luck girls your best is well and truely good enough to get this very important win.

Go Dees.👍💕