06-15-2016, 08:02 AM
(05-20-2016, 08:30 AM)kruddler link Wrote:Had Daisy Pearce on Triple M this afternoon and she gave quite a few details about the setup.
Basically the league is supposed to be 8 teams....although there is a possibility of it getting 10 as there has been a lot of interest so far.
In fact 13 AFL clubs have applied for a womens team. She didn't say who did (or didn't) though.
She said of the 8 teams, 4 of them will be from other states with QLD, NSW, SA and WA all getting 1 team each.
So that means only 4 vic teams (unless the afl expand from 8 to 10).
Of the 4 spots available, it is strongly suggested that the Dees and Dogs will get one each as they have been the pioneers of the whole thing.
That leaves 2 spots available for 8 vic teams!
Worst part about the whole thing is that Daisy, widely regarded as the best female player out there, was a mad Blues supporter growing up and still loves them, however, she is basically playing for the dees now and is currently undertaking a 2 year 'internship' at the dees as Paul Jackson (?) Dees President is looking after her and letting her go through any and all roles within the club over that period before she gets to choose something she wants to do for the club. From admin, to football department and everything else. They got her good. We missed our window.
Seems Daisy Pearce was on the mark.
Absolutely wrapped that we, along with the pies, were essentially able to beat out...
Richmond
St. Kilda
Geelong
and North Melbourne
for a team in vic. (hawks/bombers didnt apply for a license)
Along with the eagles who were pipped by freo, they will all be eligible for a team in 2018 when a possible expansiontakes place.
I'm not sure how much, if any, i'll ever watch, but it is a huge win for the club that we got a license! I suspect that 'navy nina' was a bit of a masterstroke it getting us across the line. Apart from her, i think i've only ever seen 1 other 'female equivalent' and that was for the pies. Magpie in a skirt. Coincedence?