AFLW 2019 GF: Carlton vs Adelaide

[crashlander]

Not the only issue but so many of our victories in the run to the GF revolved around Al Downie's ruckwork and the clearances that followed.

She was well beaten against Nth Melb and again today and we were well beaten as well.

A lot of our turn-around can be placed on Alison Downie's shoulders. She was good in the 1st season, but terrible last year. We so missed her influence and her smarts in 2018, Breann Moody did her best, but she is not a smart ruck yet. Downie really is.
I might have given Moody more time in the middle this time, as she jumps in hard and would not be as expected. But hindsight is ...

If Alison Downie can play like that again and Moody can develop, then our ruck options look good, even though Downie is well into her 30's.
The Adelaide ruck was a revelation this year and was a major reason in their victory. They have 3 good rucks on their list when some clubs don't have one. The luck of being South Australian.