Meggs

Yes, @DeeZone bringing in two highly rated players with elite foot skills is fantastic news. I think the knock on Jemma may be her kicking and footy smarts, despite her natural speed and size. She should enjoy good opportunities at the Pies and will reunite with her one-time Casey Demons teammate, Charlotte Brewer (granddaughter of former Melbourne and Collingwood player Ross Brewer).

Jemma Bastiani is an AFL stats guru and her comments on the Dees makes for exciting reading: afl.com.au/aflwBolters, sliders, steals: How did your club go in the AFL...Who did your club pick up at Monday night's Telstra AFLW Draft? Gemma Bastiani takes a look at the comp's newest players Players selected: Jordyn Allen (pick No.16), Chloe Baker-West (pick No.22) With their first pick the Demons opted for neat rebounding defender Jordyn Allen, which will be ideal for their hard-running, slingshot style of footy. Her kicking is among the best of the draft class, perfect for setting up that transition footy, and will help to cover players like Maeve Chaplin and Shelley Heath when they are increasingly needed up around the footy. Making out like bandits, Melbourne also managed to nab Chloe Baker-West with pick No.22. One of the most skilful players in the draft class, her footskills and capacity to open up the play is very Tyla Hanks-esque, and she will suit Melbourne to a tee.

Thanks Jack. It was an entertaining and enjoyable season to write about. Meggs is asking whether there was a nearest the pin prize in the draft lottery? 🤣 He named three suitable draftees (out of 650 nominations) in his report and the Dees selected two of them. More importantly, the Club appears to have addressed needs, with a tall forward (Mia Austin), Irish speed and flair (Aoife Horisk), a fast, skilled defender Jordyn Allen and a determined, inside midfielder (Chloe Baker-West). Now with Liv Purcell, Grace Beasley, and Jacinta Hose fully recovered from injury, there are certainly reasons for optimism in 2026. But we’ll get a real tough draw, that’s for certain.

From demonwiki.org At the end of the season, Paxman signed a contract extension to the end of 2026, and played all 15 matches of Melbourne's 2025 campaign. DemonwikiPaxy Paxman | DemonwikiDemonwiki

Yes, it's looking that way. If so, then maybe back to Casey VFLW to upskill. There's a lot to like. With 19 teams set for 2028 there will be second opportunities if she's serious about footy.

But flabbergasted that the AA selectors chose Brisbane Irish import Liv Dunne. Meggs is confounded they could even consider her, there are numerous alternative better defenders. Have never rated Dunne who averages less than 10 disposals a game. Meggs does not understand the love. But very happy for someone to jump on and explain.

Love the recognition for Maevo, Hanksy and Kate. Deserved nominees and Kate as VC. They were stars for Dees this year having outstanding seasons. 🌟🌟🌟

Gillard Chaplin Hore Hanks Goldrick Taylor

WEST Coast coach Daisy Pearce has pointed to Carlton's physicality and intensity as the difference in Saturday's elimination final. Dees, we have to bring the heat, no excuses. C’mon. Let’s put the Lions back in their cage …

afl.com.au/aflwHuge Dees blow with important defender set to miss qualif...Melbourne is set to be without one of its important defenders for Sunday's qualifying final

Good thoughts @Timothy Reddan-A'Blew Meggs is quietly confident for Sunday. Two check sides from Sophie Conway and a fluke from Ruby S last time are unlikely to be repeated. On Rigoni, Mick gave her run-with roles on Fish in R10 and Ellenger in R11. Rested in R12, could he recall Jemma for a role on Hodder this week? 🤔 Everyone is rooting for Maevo’s hamstring to be chipper for Sunday, she is so important to our chances.

afl.com.au/aflwHoughton creates history as Power sink Giants to finish s...Gemma Houghton etched her name into the history books on a big day for Port Adelaide

@Dees_In_October Meggs has been sleuthing for us. Mick has missed only one game, 2021 R8 when Jane Lange stepped in (Mick chose not to travel to Fremantle awaiting the arrival of his second child, Jack). So he is coaching his 98th game this week and with the double-chance locked in Mick will hit the ton this season. Very exciting.

Thanks @Ghostwriter , I checked the aflwstats.com website Meggs uses and it added the St Kilda game where Lampy must have been a late withdrawal. There are 22 names on AFLW match website: afl.com.au/aflwAFLW Match CentreThe home of the NAB AFL Women's. Who are you supporting in the 2023 NAB AFLW S8 competition? Our Stories, GenW, Women of AFLW, The People

Lampy has played 75 games according to https://aflwstats.com/player/Sarah_Lampard