WalkingCivilWar

Sadly, you’re spot on. ☹️

So now Springfield is back in the mix. Was ruled out a fortnight ago because it wasn’t expected to be ready in time. The turf wasn’t good, the change-rooms still weren’t complete. Even now, there’s currently no interchange benches. That’s a lot of work to be done in 10 or so days.

My limited knowledge probably would’ve barely sufficed. So I called my go-to on all things W. There’s nothing this guy doesn’t know about the comp. His answers: GC - she's progressing well, played against Carlton in PreSeason and did well. Came in against BL when Tayla was out. Conditions didn't suit her. Hard for her to get a shot in forward line due to players like Tayla, Banno, Daisy, Kate. The #1 isn't really a big deal these days in AFL, doesn't hold any value (except at Port Adelaide) and with Tegan Cunningham retiring, the #1 was an open jumper MC - similar story with Georgia. Would also be stuck behind a few if tried forward. And if thrown back would still be stuck behind Birch, Gillard etc. yes it would be sad to lose her due to lack of opportunities but this shows our depth currently TG - most improved by far in season 7. Looked out of place in first few games but now is one of the best defenders in the game. Amazingly, she was drafted as a forward/Ruck. With the way that AFLW only have 5 in the forward/Defence, there isn't really any set positions like CHF, FP it's more just about getting the match ups right. One week she could be playing deep (with Birch higher up) another week it could be the opposite and the next could have both up or both back

But also the weather in Cairns suits them as much as it doesn’t suit us. 🥵

Got any tickets left to sell?

Nothing happens without AFL approval. If this goes ahead, it’s with their blessing. And the lack of respect for the comp started long before this particular issue.

I suspect the Lions are opting for venues that least suit Us/North. They may care more about an advantage that would help them win a flag than they do about how many fans attend. Someone on here said that Richmond being allowed to host North at the Punt Road Oval last weekend was opening the door to this ‘the higher-finishing team gets to choose the venue’ attitude. And that’s sadly the case. As you said Luci, it’s no longer about a home ground advantage.

Agree with all of this, and well said! Probably what irks me most is the copious self-adulation by the AFL. Go ahead and pat yourselves on the back if you must. But while doing so, how about helping to grow the comp. Or at the very least, stop making it so difficult for the ones who genuinely are.

Are you going to Saturday’s game, OD? You’d like to think that mid-November means it won’t be freezing but here we are! This is currently my suburb… The VFL GF was memorable for the great win, but also for the arctic blasts and sideways rain. Instead of being directly behind the goals as usual, we elected to be in the stand behind the goals but still got just as wet despite being under a roof. Good times. I wouldn’t rule out snow at this point. 😂

It’s really sad that there’s a core group of W devotees (you included, Kat) who, despite being there week in week out and never missing a match, amongst the many other things they do tirelessly, might have to watch the GF on TV. To hear them say with an air of resignation that they just have to accept that they can’t be there is heartbreaking. These people are a huge part of the reason the W comp is growing, albeit slowly. The success of this comp is not because of the AFL, it’s despite the AFL, who sometimes seem to go outta their way to alienate fans. And in case anyone is wondering: no, cheer squad members don’t have any expenses paid. As individuals we pay for everything ourselves (even our DA clothing and membership). edit: Soz I’m cranky af. Been up since 5am packing coz moving house this weekend and nowhere near packed up enough. My house looks like a bomb’s hit it and I can’t find my cigarettes anywhere. 🤬

Definitely. Just waiting on the fixture so as I know which day.

It’d be great to be able to book now but only if you’re planning on going for the entire weekend. Many people fly there and back on GameDay or stay only one night and only if necessary. And the way the AFL have stalled on releasing the fixture (was initially gonna be released in early Oct., then changed to late Oct. then changed to early Nov. and now we’re hearing early Dec.) who knows how soon we’ll be able to book. On top of that, this round falls during school holidays so there’s a further increase right there.

No way I’d be able to attend. I’ve run outta kidneys to sell, and my teenage son can only go without food for so long. (The boy eats the equivalent of the population of a small to medium village, livestock included.) I’m sure Gil couldn’t care less about none of us being able to attend. In fact, he’d likely prefer more bums on couches watching it on TV.

BBB rocked the man bun at the B&F. He also wears it coaching the girls.

LOL at the fashionable “just piled up in a hurry messy bun” that girls rock. It takes no less than an hour, two cans of hairspray and the patience of a saint to get it even half decent. But when you’re going for the totes classy Princess Mary of Denmark type bun, messy is the usual outcome.

Have either of you worn one? A bun or a ponytail? With both, It’s how you fashion it that makes the difference. When I go bun or ponytail or any ‘do for that matter, I take it on like it’s a commissioned art installation. 😁

Lions pushing hard for this. Townsville also in the mix. Related: airfares to Cairns are such that many of us who have worked so hard this season won’t be able to attend. Thanks heaps, AFL!!!

Last year’s in particular was pretty ordinary. I love this one. As you said, it’s the simplicity of it. Also, it reminds me of the great man…

Again, it’s the AFL springing a second season in a calendar year (with insufficient notice) that’s the problem. Brisbane would obviously need more than a few weeks to sort out a venue. It’s the same reason that prevented us from playing our first final at Casey. Things likes renovations, concerts, the cricket etc. are planned early in the year or sometime last year or even further back in time, things that clash with an entire footy season being staged. As for whose responsibility it is to manage ground availability… again those three letters: AFL. Any and every aspect of a W season hinges on AFL approval.

The AFLW have to go with what the AFL decide. Therefore it’s the AFL who’ll be labelled the laughing stock. Water off a duck’s back though. Clearly the potentiality of being labelled the laughing stock doesn’t factor into the AFL decision making process. That said, it’d be great if Nicole Livingstone could grow a pair and at least appear to be putting up some semblance of resistance.

LOL which season? We’ve had two this year. 🙄 For all the backslapping and own trumpet blowing, the AFL have made things so difficult for the W comp. That it’s experiencing any success at all is due in small measure to the AFL. Imagine how much bigger it’d be if the AFL could get its [censored] together. End of whinge. For now, anyways.

That’s just the pic, it’s actually a true red colour. For mine, the blue is too dark. I don’t relish the thought of another season of wanting to punch ppl in the throat for yelling out, ‘Go Bombers!’ Heads up @rpfc the debate is afoot.

Allow me!

Only ever lost to them once (from five encounters). That was in 2019 at Casey Fields, a 4-point loss. Always tight matches. Winning margins of 4, 2, 9, 10, 2.