Blues v Doggies - R4

[DJC]

There are usually a couple of 'ladies' threads each week. Every thread without fail someone comes on and spouts a 'who cares' post. If you don't care, don't read.

Spot on!

[PaulP]

Not sure where to put this, but apart from that, what's not to love ?

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-02-22/af...s-physical

[kruddler]

Not sure where to put this, but apart from that, what's not to love ?

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-02-22/af...s-physical

The only thing i don't love is her age. I'd love for her to be a 10 year player for us, but thats not going to happen. :-\

[kruddler]

Teams are in....

In: N.Plane, C.Webb, L.Arnell, M.Keryk
Out: L.Brazzale (shoulder), T.Harris (suspension), G.Gee (rested), K.Grieve

I actually liked KJG's game, i thought she had plenty of fight and tenacity. Its a shame about the other 3, all would be picked if they were 100%.

Good to see Arnell back. Very good to see Keryk in for her first game for the year. Not so fussed on the other 2, but we'll see.


As for the dogs...
In: K.McLeod, K.Rennie, L.Bailey
Out: K.Brennan (ankle), J.Anderson, D.Berry

We've been handed a huge win with KB not playing. That makes it 2 years in a row she's missed against us.

This round will have a big bearing on the ladder.
Currently 5 teams share 1st spot with a 2-1 record with us 1 spot behind the dogs (3rd and 4th).
Lions (1st) vs Freo (5th) will ensure its a 3-way tie for 1st after this week.

[PaulP]

The only thing i don't love is her age. I'd love for her to be a 10 year player for us, but thats not going to happen. :-\

Yes, 32 means another few years only, if she's lucky.

[Thryleon]

Yes, 32 means another few years only, if she's lucky.

In a fledgling competition with such a short season like this one, its conceivable that the older ladies will play well into their 30's.

Think about it this way.

These girls are playing their second season, and most of them are doing a lot of work doing other things in between.  In a couple of years time, the only thing the older ladies will want/need to do to play a summer ladies series, is maintain fitness and possibly just kick the footy around.

Sure, the youngsters will have speed to burn, but if history has shown us anything, thats the less you train as you get older the longer your career can last provided you dont have to rely too heavily on athleticism and agility (which the ladies are naturally better at anyway).

[kruddler]

Katie Loynes a late out.

Ouch.

[PaulP]

Katie Loynes a late out.

Ouch.

Damn - another loss looking likely.

[Jack Burton]

Wow. This reminds me of watching our mens team. Lots of effort and desire, but outgunned in terms of skill and class, and I have no idea where our next goal is coming from

[Lods]

Totally out gunned.
...and with the outs, not much we can do about it.

Too much gap between our top players and the rest.