AFLW Round 5: Carlton vs Adelaide at Norwood

[crashlander]

This game is on TV. Adelaide are struggling, no doubt. They were lucky not to lose to GWS.
I won't be getting to Norwood, but Sophie Li will know the ground well.

Coming into the side should be Tayla Harris, who will straighten up our forwards somewhat. Also Danielle Hardiman, our usual key defender, who we missed badly against the Dogs, and probably Katie Loynes, who has been one of our better players.

Adelaide will be depending on Phillips, who is often the person to drag them over the line. We need to keep her under control, or we are toast.

[kruddler]

We might also get Brazzale and Gee back as well.

[crashlander]

We might also get Brazzale and Gee back as well.

That will help us considerably!

[kruddler]

Well we got everyone back that we wanted....but that meant we lost a few we probably didn't want to.

IN:
Harris
Loynes
Hardiman
Brazzale
Gee

OUT:
J. Hosking  :o
Keryk
Shierlaw
Last
Plane

[kruddler]

Here is says J. Hosking is rested.  ???

B: G.Pound 6, D.Hardiman 31, R.Hicks 24
HB: K.Loynes 2, A.Downie 30, K.Gillespie-Jones 5
C:                    S.Audley 26               
HF: N.Stevens 21, D.Vescio 3, K.Harrington 9
F: S.Hosking 10, T.Harris 22, B.Kennedy 23
Foll: B.Moody  16, T.Lucas-Rodd 18, S.Li 35
I/C: C.Webb 17, G.Gee 19, L.Arnell 13, L.Brazzale 12, M.Gay 8                   

Emerg: M.Keryk 4, J.Hosking 11                   

In: D.Hardiman, K.Loynes, T.Harris, G.Gee, L.Brazzale
Out: K.Shierlaw, J.Hosking (rested), N.Plane, M.Keryk, S.Last

Personally, i probably would've dropped Webb or Hicks and kept Jess.

But that is about as strong a side as we've ever fielded, and we'll need it against the Erin Phillips lead premiers.

ADELAIDE

B: S.Thompson 14, A.Hatchard 33, J.Hewett 20
HB: A.Foley 3, C.Randall 26, D.Cox 31
C:                    E.Phillips 13               
HF: D.Varnhagen 9, S.Allan 39, J.McCormick 5
F: R.Wallace 15, S.Perkins 28, E.Jones 2
Foll: R.Metcalfe 11, C.Cramey 22, E.Marinoff 10
I/C: M.Rajcic 32, J.Sedunary 17, R.Lugg 45, J.Mules 23, S.Armitstead 16

Emerg: G.Bevan 4, T.Radan 6           

In: A.Hatchard, D.Cox, R.Lugg, S.Armitstead
Out: R.Killian, A.Holmes, J.Allan, G.Bevan

[LP]

We seem to be light on for rucks, I'm assuming Harris will be doing the ruck duty in the forward zone.

But that still a lot of ground for Moody to cover, unless GJ takes some of the backline work.

[Lods]

We seem to be light on for rucks, I'm assuming Harris will be doing the ruck duty in the forward zone.

But that still a lot of ground for Moody to cover, unless GJ takes some of the backline work.

Downie can ruck...she takes quite a few taps

[LP]

Downie can ruck...she takes quite a few taps

Sorry, I thought she was out, my bad!

[Thryleon]

Maybe we are setting up to play to a losing ruck???  I would have thought the tactics men use at centre clearances would be much more effective in the women's game given the lack of ability to break clear of contests.

[LP]

Anyway, it's on TV so we get to watch Saturday night.

I hope Arnell proves me wrong, that the game isn't passing her by, and she can string two or more good games together.

I think it's time for Harris to get hold of the opposition, no more promises and failing to deliver. I hope the girls took a look at the JLT and will use their run and carry to advantage. Our team has plenty of quick agile players who should be clocking up the kilometers Saturday night. Which makes me think of about an interesting question;

Can girls gut run, do they have the abdominal muscle structure that allows them to throw their dead legs around and keep running?