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Re: AFLW- Round 1 Carlton V Collingwod-Match thread. - stevie-poo - 02-03-2017
To be fair guys, the Men have over 100 years on the women. It will take time. But one things for sure, We have a great game, and no matter whether its Aus kick, Under 12's, country, Local, VFL, Women's / Mens AFL - FOOTY IS FOOTY! AFL is by far the greatest game on the planet! I Live in the US now and to see Clips of OUR team beating the FILTH at OUR HOME in front 25,000 was sensational! Imagine if we lost? Im proud as punch!
CARNA BLUE BAGGERS!!!!!
Re: AFLW- Round 1 Carlton V Collingwod-Match thread. - shadesy - 02-03-2017
Enjoyed it. Talent pool is a bit low, the good players are good, but big gap. That will only improve.
Sung the song at the end and good work to all involved.
Jacokbsen... are we allowed to say the women are cute? Number 35 never looked so good.
Re: AFLW- Round 1 Carlton V Collingwod-Match thread. - yobbarella - 02-03-2017
Wow. Went to the game. Princess Park looked magnificent under lights.
Very happy I went. Stood for the entire match - like about a third of the crowd. Long time since I have done that at the footy. The atmosphere was electric - the crowd was really enjoying the experience.
The crowd was different than for a regular match - lots of families, lots of couples, lots of groups of friends. Lots of folks picking a team to support on the night. Lots of cheering - No boo-ing - except when a bunch who wanted to start a mexican wave could not get the next bay along to keep it going.
No grumpy guys braying like a donkey for the whole match - that was nice.
Our team took a little time to settle down. The team tacked hard, and attached the ball with intensity. They went in hard, with a run-up. Agree on the smart recruiting, our women hit hard, but can also run fast.
The defence was _really_ well organised. When ever the pies went forward there were at least three defenders between the pies players and the goal - with midfield support coming back to defend the half forward line.
Our No 22 had the Magpie forwards s**t scared. Felt sorry for their full forward, reminded me of when Fev was one out and double or triple teamed, with very limited support, and not much ball making it from the centre square into the forward line.
Our full forward was really good - ran rings, bangles and necklaces around the pies defenders. Just faster, smarter, and better supported by her team mates.
The photo was taken at the Legend's stand end when the first Carlton goal was kicked.
Re: AFLW- Round 1 Carlton V Collingwod-Match thread. - Navy Maven - 02-03-2017
Being at the game tonight was one of the best footy experiences of my life. Having played women's footy (albeit really poorly) for a number of years before my body had enough, I've seen a lot of these women come through the ranks. I was so proud at what they were able to achieve in terms of attendance and pure atmosphere at the game. Princes Park was well and truly alive.
The skill level wasn't elite, but I've seen poorer efforts at time in the AFL. Keep in mind these women were playing in front of the biggest crowd most of them would have ever played in front of. Nerves would have been a factor. This is also the infancy of this comp. it's going to take time to grow. But the sheer excitement of the game is going to generate interest and increased participation, which will only increase the talent pool.
I know first hand how hard these women have worked to get to this point, but it's still only the beginning. Instead of being critical and trying to compare apples with oranges, let's celebrate what is growing here. Let's support it so that soon there won't even be anything to comment on, it'll just be another game of footy we can all watch...which is never a bad thing!
Re: AFLW- Round 1 Carlton V Collingwod-Match thread. - Amers - 02-03-2017
A 5 goal shellacking over the old foe Collingwood, in front of a full house at PP. Does it get any better than that?!!
Welcome to womens footy, I reckon for the 1st game of AFLW this was a huge success, and for Carlton to come out winners on the field, will do wonders for the club off it as well. Tonight is only 1 step, but it will do wonders for helping get Carlton back to where it belongs.
Who said we'd never see AFL(W) played at Princes Park ever again?!!
Re: AFLW- Round 1 Carlton V Collingwod-Match thread. - Gointocarlton - 02-03-2017
(02-03-2017, 01:36 PM)shadesy link Wrote:Enjoyed it. Talent pool is a bit low, the good players are good, but big gap. That will only improve.Shades I know lots of woman who go to the mens footy for a perv at the physiques, I'm sure its ok if we reciprocate as long as its done with respect (which you have).
Sung the song at the end and good work to all involved.
Jacokbsen... are we allowed to say the women are cute? Number 35 never looked so good.
Re: AFLW- Round 1 Carlton V Collingwod-Match thread. - Gointocarlton - 02-03-2017
3 Votes Davey - Starred all around the ground, stopped opo attacks and create scoring opportunities for us.
2 Votes Vescio - Excitement machine pure and simple
1 Vote Arnell - Tried hard all night, led from the front, very vocal.
Special mention to me ol' mate SEC, tried her guts out and was BOG for the oppo by a country mile.
Although it wasnt pretty early mainly due to nerves, it got better as the game went on with the endeavour and attack on the footy was as good as I have seen in any game I have watched (male or female). Daisy Pearce made a poignant comment after the game about how the girls now have access to elite facilities, access to video straight after to training for reviews etc etc. You will see skills and standards improve dramatically and even 12 mths from now, will look very different IMO.
Well done AFLW and CFC for putting on that show. It seems they learnt something about putting on a game at PP from the NAB game v CheatsFC last year which was a debacle for the crowd. The atmosphere appeared electric (on TV) and if that wasn't an advert for getting games back to PP, I dont know what is.
Go Blues.
Re: AFLW- Round 1 Carlton V Collingwod-Match thread. - PaulP - 02-03-2017
(02-03-2017, 01:39 PM)yobbarella link Wrote:Wow. Went to the game. Princess Park looked magnificent under lights.
Very happy I went. Stood for the entire match - like about a third of the crowd. Long time since I have done that at the footy. The atmosphere was electric - the crowd was really enjoying the experience.
The crowd was different than for a regular match - lots of families, lots of couples, lots of groups of friends. Lots of folks picking a team to support on the night. Lots of cheering - No boo-ing - except when a bunch who wanted to start a mexican wave could not get the next bay along to keep it going.
No grumpy guys braying like a donkey for the whole match - that was nice.
Our team took a little time to settle down. The team tacked hard, and attached the ball with intensity. They went in hard, with a run-up. Agree on the smart recruiting, our women hit hard, but can also run fast.
The defence was _really_ well organised. When ever the pies went forward there were at least three defenders between the pies players and the goal - with midfield support coming back to defend the half forward line.
Our No 22 had the Magpie forwards s**t scared. Felt sorry for their full forward, reminded me of when Fev was one out and double or triple teamed, with very limited support, and not much ball making it from the centre square into the forward line.
Our full forward was really good - ran rings, bangles and necklaces around the pies defenders. Just faster, smarter, and better supported by her team mates.
The photo was taken at the Legend's stand end when the first Carlton goal was kicked.
Great post. Thanks for that matey.
Re: AFLW- Round 1 Carlton V Collingwod-Match thread. - Vivian - 02-03-2017
Bit relieved not to take my two little ones at the last minute. Dragging a 4 and 5 year old through a crush would have been a bad way to spend friday.
The standard was pretty mixed and with the nerves and high intensity early, the skills dropped away. A good spectacle, and who can argue with carlton flogging collingwood at PP?
Look forward to the comp just settling down and developing well with a bit less media hot air.
Carlton appeared better coached, with an emphasis on getting back in defence and maintaining shape across half back. Credit to the team to maintain discipline and work hard for each other as it allowed them to make better use of the forwards.
Often preferred 16 a side in footy. It encourages the best aspects of our game and lessens the congestion.
Will get to a later game at PP
Re: AFLW- Round 1 Carlton V Collingwod-Match thread. - BluePhantom - 02-03-2017
I know it was for free but did the club get to keep any of the catering takings? I'm sure we would've made a bit there.
Maybe now the AFL will send a bit of money our way to help bring PPark back up to scratch. Would be the perfect stadium for a North v GWS game. (Any North home game come to think of it).