No Oppo Supporters 2025 General Discussion

[Ticky009]

We've got one of the youngest playing lists in the comp I hear.

 

[joeykanga]

We've got one of the youngest playing lists in the comp I hear.

Its hard to believe how young we are.
Zippy Fish. 19
Brenna Tarrant. 23
Laura Hausegger. 20
Alice Mitchell. 24
Jasmine Grierson. 27 Debut
Lucy McEvoy. 24
Montana Ham. 21
Julie O'Sullivan. 23
Chloe Molloy. 26
Bec Privitelli. 30
Sofa Hurley (star) 21
Holly Cooper. 20
Ally Morphett. 21
Laura Gardiner. 22
Tanya Kennedy. 32 will play into her late 30s...super fit.
Ash Van Loon. 20
Caitlin Reid. 28. Debut
Darcy Maloney 22
Lulu Pullar. 27 Debut
Cynthia Hamilton. 21
Amelia Martin. 18
Lexie Hamilton. 24
Maddy Collier. 29
Giselle Davies. 22
Kiara Hillier. 20
Sarah Steele-Park. 29
Imogen Brown. 20
Ruby Sargent-Wilson 22

We have bought in greater depth of quality in our older players

 

[Callipygian]

Re the HTB interpretation, I thought it hurt Ally Morphett in our game. Twice she was tackled and HTB was paid even though she proceeded to use her power to legitimately dispose of the ball. Also seemed inconsistent because they weren't paying HTB that quick against mids at stoppages at times. I reckon Scotty Gowans should consider talking to the umps about Ally in particular because using her power and strength to fight off a tackler is a big part of her game and why should she have to put it away?

 

[Ticky009]

I went looking but I couldn't find it - what's the Coleman Medal equivalent in AFLW?

 

[liz]

Re the HTB interpretation, I thought it hurt Ally Morphett in our game. Twice she was tackled and HTB was paid even though she proceeded to use her power to legitimately dispose of the ball. Also seemed inconsistent because they weren't paying HTB that quick against mids at stoppages at times. I reckon Scotty Gowans should consider talking to the umps about Ally in particular because using her power and strength to fight off a tackler is a big part of her game and why should she have to put it away?

I think the whole re-interpretation is misguided. Or at least as far as they've taken it.

They say it's to keep the ball moving more. To have fewer stoppages. But when the opportunity to move the ball is just given to the person second to the ball, that seems against the spirit of the game.

But also, if you want teams to be able to actually move the ball and put together chains of possession, they need a second or two to actually dispose of the ball in a constructive fashion. If they're just obliged to get rid of it immediately, I think some games will just become grassy pocket pinball, where the ball never really moves anywhere.

 

[joeykanga]

I went looking but I couldn't find it - what's the Coleman Medal equivalent in AFLW?

Maybe its too early to name it after someone. There isn't really a long AFLW history. It took quite a few years after Coleman played for the medal to be introduced and I guess he stood out as being the best till then.
I took a look at the all time leading AFLw goalkickers in all seasons total and its around the 80 mark. Most of the kickers on that list have averaged one goal a game. The best season tally is around the 20 mark amd thats been achieved only the last few seasons. Chloe is definitely setting new early benchmarks with 11 in 2 games in line for best season goals and to make her average goals per game one of if not the highest.
Maybe in the future but there are so many good young players and much more attacking play and great goals. Who knows where Harris, Painter, Contra and many other even more polished and skilful players coming through will take this goalkicking to a new level of benchmark

 

[Ticky009]

Maybe its too early to name it after someone. There isn't really a long AFLW history. It took quite a few years after Coleman played for the medal to be introduced and I guess he stood out as being the best till then.
I took a look at the all time leading AFLw goalkickers in all seasons total and its around the 80 mark. Most of the kickers on that list have averaged one goal a game. The best season tally is around the 20 mark amd thats been achieved only the last few seasons. Chloe is definitely setting new early benchmarks with 11 in 2 games in line for best season goals and to make her average goals per game one of if not the highest.
Maybe in the future but there are so many good young players and much more attacking play and great goals. Who knows where Harris, Painter, Contra and many other even more polished and skilful players coming through will take this goalkicking to a new level of benchmark

That's what I figured. They should at least have Leading Goal Kicker as medal and then retrospectively name it rather than have nothing.

 

[liz]

I don’t think the AFLW B&F has a name yet, either.

Not sure about the Norm Smith equivalent. Was that named after Phillips last season?

 

[Callipygian]

I think the whole re-interpretation is misguided. Or at least as far as they've taken it.

They say it's to keep the ball moving more. To have fewer stoppages. But when the opportunity to move the ball is just given to the person second to the ball, that seems against the spirit of the game.

But also, if you want teams to be able to actually move the ball and put together chains of possession, they need a second or two to actually dispose of the ball in a constructive fashion. If they're just obliged to get rid of it immediately, I think some games will just become grassy pocket pinball, where the ball never really moves anywhere.

They dealt with this issue a bit on 'The Wrap' on afl.com.au too. First they show Hawthorn coach Webster explaining how the interpretation is too far in favour of the tackler and you're rewarding the player that gets to the ball first and creating a disincentive to take possession (so neatly put!) and then Kate McCarthy joins in and backs him 100%. I was persuaded.

The Wrap: Roos' big win comes at a cost, the most exciting team in the comp

Kate McCarthy and Sarah Olle wrap up all the AFLW action following round two

www.afl.com.au

 

[joeykanga]

That's a lot of Irish players...they've really brought excitement and loads of skill.
And toughness

Record number of Irish women to feature in TG4’s AFLW coverage

Armagh’s Blaithin Mackin, Monaghan’s Muireann Atkinson and Donegal’s Amy Boyle-Carr are amongst 39 Irish in the league.

www.irishnews.com

 

[Ticky009]

I'm not sure how an asst coach in the AFLW can survive. They clearly must have other jobs because that is ridiculous.

 

[joeykanga]

Nice to see Stringer getting involved with the GWS AFLW team another indication of the great interactions that are happening.
Gun forward set to face Hawks as he embraces AFLW role - https://www.afl.com.au/news/1405797

 

[Kiama Chris]

Just watched the Tigers-Bombers game. Bombers will not be easy. Took a while to shake the Tigers off but looked pretty solid.

 

[joeykanga]

Just watched the Tigers-Bombers game. Bombers will not be easy. Took a while to shake the Tigers off but looked pretty solid.

They handled the tigers really well. And had a bit more class in finishing. They look like a solid well drilled team and less wasteful.
For Richmond watching Mon Conti and her sleek movement and hands and even the physique makes me imagine how Zippy would look through the midfield when she gets some time in there. She got a bit of time last few minutes against the Gold Coast. They do have a similarity in that beautiful way of moving and time

 

[SwansProudly]

 

[Kiama Chris]

During the PA vs GC game at 3/4 time they listened in to Rhyce talking to his troops. Praising his kids for their efforts and doing everything to lift their spirits. I wish he was back at the Swans.

 

[joeykanga]

During the PA vs GC game at 3/4 time they listened in to Rhyce talking to his troops. Praising his kids for their efforts and doing everything to lift their spirits. I wish he was back at the Swans.

That really was a great little speech...and they hugged and went out and competed for a big part of that fourth quarter. It was really nice mindful coaching.

 

[Callipygian]

It was a pretty short-lived record for the power. Has just been broken by the Kangas less than 24 hours later.

Might not be long before it's broken again. Somebody recently was making the point that while the competition is in its infancy records are going to be broken regularly all the time. And that trend will increase if they increase the number of players, number of teams, lengths of quarters etc.

 

[Kiama Chris]

Five teams are undefeated. Our next three games are vs Freo (1-2, 39.1%) at home, Pies (1-2, 81.3%) away and GWS (0-3, 44.2%) at home.
Pies just had a very good game against Naarm (Melbourne) at home and have been competitive so will be a decent match up despite their ladder position but the other two home games should be marked as wins as long as we stay focused.
Helluva chance to be 6-0.

 

[Day_night_honourer]

Big win by Carlton just then..looks like they have gone up a level this year too.

btw, Lions guernsey design a shocker! Looks like all the girls had plumbers crack

 

[Callipygian]

Amazing to see that three of five currently unbeaten teams are from the last 4 teams to join the W competition. Hard to explain also. I don't think it was because we got ridiculous amounts of draft concessions. Could it be because we are younger and the younger talent is not just younger but also more talented (on average)? Of course the top 2 teams are well established, more experienced teams and I don't necessarily expect the ladder to look the same way at season's end. Partly I think it's a fluky anomaly but I don't think that entirely explains it.

I didn't watch the Brisbane-Carlton game but what does it mean that Brisbane have lost two out of three? Surely that was an upset? Aren't we expecting them to finish top 4? Perhaps that's now in question?

 

[Ticky009]

It was a pretty short-lived record for the power. Has just been broken by the Kangas less than 24 hours later.

Might not be long before it's broken again. Somebody recently was making the point that while the competition is in its infancy records are going to be broken regularly all the time. And that trend will increase if they increase the number of players, number of teams, lengths of quarters etc.

North smashing Freo was a surprise. Freo played finals last year and I was expecting a closer contest. Expect Freo to come out with guns blazing next week after that thrashing.

 

[Ticky009]

I don't where I've been, maybe living under a rock?- but I had no clue GWS also play at Henson Park.

 

[joeykanga]

I don't where I've been, maybe living under a rock?- but I had no clue GWS also play at Henson Park.

They had a decent smattering of supporters around the outer hill areas from the looks of the coverage.

 

[joeykanga]

North smashing Freo was a surprise. Freo played finals last year and I was expecting a closer contest. Expect Freo to come out with guns blazing next week after that thrashing.

Freo are also going to be weakened by who I think was their standout in the first quarter..O'Driscoll. She at least provided some decent kicking to targets. I think she might be out under the concussion protocol. They looked slow.