AFLW Rd 1: Carlton vs Collingwood at Ikon Park

[kruddler]

On Tuesday AFL chief Gillon McLachlan hinted he was concerned by Friday night’s fixture that saw neither side kick a goal in the second half.

I watched every second of the game, and thought it was a good contest that could've gone either way. It was entertaining.

I didn't even realise that nobody kicked a goal after half time until i read that just now.

Goals does not necessarily make for an entertaining game.

[Navy Maven]

Despite it being introduced to speed up the game and create more scoring, I find the last touch rule to be more counterproductive than any defensive tactics by the teams.

While skill levels are still being honed, there is obviously going to be a lot more missed targets than usual. What I found was a team would work incredibly hard to get the ball into their forward line, only to have a missed kick result in a turnover, whereas before there would obviously be a throw in and another chance to score. I think the rule should be scrapped personally.

[kruddler]

Despite it being introduced to speed up the game and create more scoring, I find the last touch rule to be more counterproductive than any defensive tactics by the teams.

While skill levels are still being honed, there is obviously going to be a lot more missed targets than usual. What I found was a team would work incredibly hard to get the ball into their forward line, only to have a missed kick result in a turnover, whereas before there would obviously be a throw in and another chance to score. I think the rule should be scrapped personally.

Only having 16 girls on the field, on what is probably bigger grounds than they are used too, is probably increasing fatigue levels too. Of course that would detract from both a highly skilled game, and a fast paced one.

The majority of the AFLs rules actually hurt the style it hopes the game will be played in. Typical.

[Navy Maven]

Only having 16 girls on the field, on what is probably bigger grounds than they are used too, is probably increasing fatigue levels too. Of course that would detract from both a highly skilled game, and a fast paced one.

The majority of the AFLs rules actually hurt the style it hopes the game will be played in. Typical.

Spot on!

[LP]

I watched every second of the game, and thought it was a good contest that could've gone either way. It was entertaining.

I didn't even realise that nobody kicked a goal after half time until i read that just now.

Goals does not necessarily make for an entertaining game.

Both sides had set shots they forked up, the pressure was getting to them, jelly legs and little voices in their head.

The girls will get better the more games they play.

[kruddler]

Both sides had set shots they forked up, the pressure was getting to them, jelly legs and little voices in their head.

The girls will get better the more games they play.

Of course they will.

And if there was only 10 girls on the field, the same would be true. However, what i said would be more true.

Its not just 1 thing, but you can't deny less girls+bigger grounds = greater fatigue levels = less skillful performances

[DJC]

Apparently the AFL has sent a note to all AFLW clubs asking them to play more attractive footy  :

Getting rid of the "last touch" rule and instructing the umpires to pay all free kicks would help.

I understand the logic behind 16 a side but, with the relatively short kicking and lack of positive handpassing, it may be contributing to fatigue and, hence, a drop off in skills later in the game.

[kruddler]

Apparently the AFL has sent a note to all AFLW clubs asking them to play more attractive footy  :

Getting rid of the "last touch" rule and instructing the umpires to pay all free kicks would help.

I understand the logic behind 16 a side but, with the relatively short kicking and lack of positive handpassing, it may be contributing to fatigue and, hence, a drop off in skills later in the game.

How's that time machine working for ya? Got the hang of it yet?
Welcome to back a page or 2.

[DJC]

How's that time machine working for ya? Got the hang of it yet?
Welcome to back a page or 2.

It's going in for a service Kruddler 

Wasn't the earlier discussion in reference to the AFL's concerns about our tactics?  The last news bulletin on the wireless mentioned a note to ALL clubs.  That's either an escalation or an attempt to avoid the impression that we're being singled out.  The player response to the AFL's note was along the lines of playing to win regardless of the look.

[Thryleon]

I watched every second of the game, and thought it was a good contest that could've gone either way. It was entertaining.

I didn't even realise that nobody kicked a goal after half time until i read that just now.

Goals does not necessarily make for an entertaining game.

Sorry for taking this chat off topic a little bit, but the soccer/european football supporter in me cannot help but find a sense of irony in this comment.

Particularly when all ive been hearing about was soccer being too low scoring.

Sometimes high scoring games are boring too.  One way traffic is only good for the team scoring goals.