02-03-2018, 08:27 PM
(02-03-2018, 12:01 PM)DJC link Wrote:I'm reminded of a conversation I heard on SEN (I think) some time back. A caller explained that he was responsible for developing the physical exercise regime for female recruits when the Australian Army decided to allow female soldiers to join most corps and services rather than being restricted to the WRAAC and nursing. After a couple of weeks, he realised that basing the physical exercise regime on that of male recruits was a huge mistake. Females obviously have significantly different musculoskeletal systems to males and were being injured trying to replicate the male recruits' exercise regime.
No matter how many seasons of AFLW there may be, most female players will never be able to perform anywhere near the level of male players. The NBL and WNBL comparisons have a much longer history and they are virtually different games. However, I don't mind watching WNBL (perhaps because they play like I did).
Anyone who expects AFLW to be the same as AFL will be sadly disappointed. Anyone who enjoys Australian footy, and can appreciate less power and more subtlety, will happily watch AFLW.
While much of that holds true for strength and power (doubtful we'll see any 60-70 metre kicks) the skill aspect should definitely improve as years go by. Holding on to marks, disposal,skills under pressure.... all those things.