AFLW- Round 1 Carlton V Collingwod-Match thread.

[crashlander]

Great review Crash - thanks for the effort.

Just on the skills I think the thing that the detractors also need to remember is that this the very first time they have actually played together, many of the players have played very little football [eg Davey], and they don't train anywhere near as much as the guys. They are coming from a long way back, but I think it will improve quickly as they train more and play more.

It was also apparent that there was a very big gap between the top and bottom 6 in terms of skills. I reckon this gap will close up within a year or two and the overall effect will be significant on how the game is played. More talented athletes will also be attracted to the sport for sure based on the early popularity and commercial opportunity. The better players will also improve significantly with more games and experience.

The timing of the comp is also really interesting. Playing games through February / March might just be a master stroke as there are a lot of footy starved supporters out there desperate for a footy fix. By not going head to head with the men, and playing at family friendly times and venues could provide a real point of difference for the league. It's also much easier to get media interest as there is not much else to talk about. This strategy has worked a treat for the BBL. 

One thing you can't question is their intensity and attack on the footy.

No worries.
And you are 100% correct: you cannot question the intensity of the players nor their attack on the ball and the player with the ball.