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Agree on both counts Gillard can mark, use the ball well, great composure and is always in the right position. I think we've found a real player

We've managed to absorb the Crows pressure tonight whereas previously we've wilted. Outstanding work from Purcell and West in particular. If we can continue to match up to the Crows physically we should win

Superb goal Tayla Harris. She been putting herself about tonight

Lampard very good so far

Zanker needs to get into this game

Ropey first 5 mins or so but we've settled. Need to be more efficient though. Missed a couple of gettable goals

Not sure about Harris in the ruck.

West has started well

Doesn't look like the Crows have got smaller in the offseason

I thought I had to go the weekend without footy until I realised the women were playing! This AFLW season has really snuck up on me. Hopefully the men's finals don't overshadow the early rounds too much

Other than Erin Phillips the crows have kept their core group of players together. They’ll be favourites again this year. and I know it’s an early call but having to play the crows away, again, puts us at a disadvantage. Not in conceivable both teams win all the remaining games which will put us in second again and a likely granny in Adelaide, again. This game tonight is massive.

Have a soft spot for Bernie Vince. Our first proper trade in yonks and won a B&F.

Huge game first up The Crows are a very tough proposition over there and despite losing Erin Phillips (absolute gun) they still have plenty of skill and experience Around the ball they are just so tough. Marinoff and Hatchard are beasts. They've monstered us in the past This is Daisy's last crack at it, would love if we could bring home the prize this year As ever, we won't lose through lack of heart or endeavour, this girls as always give their best Hard to see a win here. My heart says Dees but head say Crows by 10 points

IF any of their better players do decide to leave he will put in a good word for us

Handy depth Train Joel as a forward and the Weid and a backman. You never know. Might work

Great idea for a thread DS. I love bagging Geelong

Hawkins deserves his spot in the team. He’s been a great forward and to still be doing it as his age is phenomenal. Naming him captain is just weird though.

Some effort Maxy Gawn. Head and shoulders best ruck in the land. And captain. He’ll add more jackets too. Will he make it to 10 I wonder?

Hawkins as captain completely devalues the notion of AA captain. It 100% should be Maxy

WTF

Fritsch unlucky. Had put together back to back excellent seasons. Will hopefully have another premiership medallion to make up for it

West Coast loitering in the long grass. I'm sure there is nothing they would like more than to gazump their cross town rivals Good for us as it creates an auction I still want dogga to stay though

Huge call bringing him back for the QF. Very difficult to be match sharp after such a long layoff. And the most likely to make way is melksham you would think and he’s been very good. Unlikely I reckon

Great site. Thanks to Andy and the team for keeping the show on the road. And thanks to all the great contributors whose insights and knowledge of the game make the professionals in the media look like muppets

Raynor should hire Paddy Cripps' QC. Worth every cent apparently