(02-04-2018, 04:00 AM)Jack Burton link Wrote:It is what it is. It isn't AFLv2.0, and I don't expect it to be, so I enjoy it (especially when Carlton win). It's a different version of the same game, with lots of differences, particularly in terms of size and power. I enjoy it the same way as I have enjoyed watching my boy play junior footy over the past 8 or 9 years. I don't expect super skills, what's enjoyable is watching the team compete and do the beat they can, and watching the players develop and improve. I've enjoyed watching junior footy MUCH more than watching Carlton's AFL team over the past 8 or 9 years

(02-04-2018, 01:25 AM)Baggers link Wrote:I wonder if the AFL took the ALFW seriously enough when planning. Some humble thoughts.

1. Free entry spanks of fear that there will be little interest. Many knew it would be popular. There should be a gold coin donation as entry, which goes to a reputable breast cancer research organisation/domestic violence support organisation. A magnificent opportunity to do some real good re women's issues, missed. But it's not too late. There is a dynamic opportunity here for the league to buddy up with women's issues organisations and for the players to become mentors etc. AFL marketing dept must be one of the most unimaginative and impotent in modern business.

2. Last touch free kick (boundary line) worked a treat, eh! : They just don't get it, do they. The differences between male and female physiology is well said by others. But the AFL failed to take this into account. To speed up the game and get more scoring you only need to factor in the different body structures... so, tackling modifications to better suit women - for a start, no shirt-fronts, breasts don't do well with repeated blows. Like the head and genitals, harsh contact to the boozies should be penalised.

3. Get tougher on incorrect disposal. The number of free kicks that didn't happen in all 3 games was embarrassing. This should also apply in the men's competition. Look at replays of games a couple of decades ago or longer, if you were caught with the aggot whether you had prior opportunity or not, you were penalised. This will speed up both games. Once you take possesion, you'd better dispose of it by foot or handball... or else.

4. Absolutely the skills will improve in time. But it'll take some time as more funding goes to girls (up to 12 years) and teens and more teams and leagues are established.

5. Ball size is still not right. Confidence for the women / teens / girls will come when they can have more control over the ball in their hands - this will also improve skills (obviously).

(02-04-2018, 05:33 AM)flyboy77 link Wrote:Anyway, enjoy it folks. Each to their own....

(02-04-2018, 05:33 AM)flyboy77 link Wrote:I was never expecting them to kick goals from 50, not even 35- 40m tbh.

But 25m, bloody oath. And to hit up a target over that distance more often than not....

Suggesting a 18yo girl is physically weaker than a 12yo boy (in general) is pure balderdash.

Suggesting executing a decent drop punt is more about strength than anything else is equally problematic - try ball drop, timing and technique.....

And sure, I don't want the girls to start shirt fronting or doing Dusty's 'don't argue' but I do expect them to be able to execute a reasonable handball to a team mate over 2-3 metres.....

Anyway, enjoy it folks. Each to their own....

(02-04-2018, 09:48 AM)flyboy77 link Wrote:You miss the point.

(02-04-2018, 01:25 AM)Baggers link Wrote:I wonder if the AFL took the ALFW seriously enough when planning. Some humble thoughts.

1. Free entry spanks of fear that there will be little interest. Many knew it would be popular. There should be a gold coin donation as entry, which goes to a reputable breast cancer research organisation/domestic violence support organisation. A magnificent opportunity to do some real good re women's issues, missed. But it's not too late. There is a dynamic opportunity here for the league to buddy up with women's issues organisations and for the players to become mentors etc. AFL marketing dept must be one of the most unimaginative and impotent in modern business.

2. Last touch free kick (boundary line) worked a treat, eh! : They just don't get it, do they. The differences between male and female physiology is well said by others. But the AFL failed to take this into account. To speed up the game and get more scoring you only need to factor in the different body structures... so, tackling modifications to better suit women - for a start, no shirt-fronts, breasts don't do well with repeated blows. Like the head and genitals, harsh contact to the boozies should be penalised.

3. Get tougher on incorrect disposal. The number of free kicks that didn't happen in all 3 games was embarrassing. This should also apply in the men's competition. Look at replays of games a couple of decades ago or longer, if you were caught with the aggot whether you had prior opportunity or not, you were penalised. This will speed up both games. Once you take possesion, you'd better dispose of it by foot or handball... or else.

4. Absolutely the skills will improve in time. But it'll take some time as more funding goes to girls (up to 12 years) and teens and more teams and leagues are established.

5. Ball size is still not right. Confidence for the women / teens / girls will come when they can have more control over the ball in their hands - this will also improve skills (obviously).