AFLW R8 - Richmond vs North Melbourne Saturday October 11, 7:15pm Ikon Park

[Phar Ace]

Well when all is said and done when you look at the footy records its just another steamrolling win to the Kangas and we are at one with our peers when it comes to this fixture.

And at Richmond more is said than done atm, sadly! That's right isn't it Kate Sheahan?!

 

[toenail63]

Line was 55 points. We won by 20

Always the optimist

 

[toenail63]

Not playing the role she is now.
Stay at home full forward probably.

Or just stay at home.

 

[Phar Ace]

Directive from Laura Kane.

Has she even given one?

 

[TigermanM2]

Compared to at least a dozen on our list - absolutely.

She’s missed marks this she would normally have taken blindfolded in the past.

Kicking for goal has deserted her.

Missing for large chunks of games.

34 now. Sometimes it catches up with you quick.

Not convinced either way. As I said, it’s a legit question and having other poor players shouldn't be the determining factor.

 

[toenail63]

Has she even given one?

I have one word for ya "quota"

 

[kozi]

Our dinosaur board members will get the result in the paper tomorrow

 

[TigermanM2]

She's had her worst season probably since she made her debit. Has been awful. Not sure if she has more, she had that shot from maybe 35m out in the 1st quarter that she handballed to Ellie. She would have made 35m easily every other season she's played, why didn't she feel comfortable kicking from there?

Between her and Paige Scott, it makes out forward line so poor at the moment. Paige is a frustrating one, could be anything, but is a bit lazy, constantly playing from behind which is why she gives so many frees away, gets caught out and then grabs or throws her arms high to spoil and gives away a free, her marking tonight was awful, but she has something that could make her so dangerous, I reckon isn't fit enough, needs to be told if really wants it, needs to get super fit.

Think you are right with Scott. Natural footballer. Has all the smarts. Can get a bit lazy. Can get sucked in at times. Just needs a real big preseason. Hope she makes the most of her talent.

Bonnie Toogood was a bit at the crossroads like Scott. Got super fit and now can be a real handful.

 

[toenail63]

34 now. Sometimes it catches up with you quick.

Not convinced either way. As I said, it’s a legit question and having other poor players shouldn't be the determining factor.

Yeah the body doesn't have a clock to when its over, its not an age thing past 30 in top level sport, when it hits it hits and the mind wants to write cheques the body can't cash.

 

[toenail63]

Our dinosaur board members will get the result in the paper tomorrow

that's if they're not too busy checking the obituaries to see if they're still alive.

 

[TigermanM2]

Surely we get a look at Cleary and Knoll now.

Cleary has a two year contract but if Knoll doesn’t play next week then the only conclusion you can make is that her cards are stamped.

 

[kozi]

that's if they're not too busy checking the obituaries to see if they're still alive.

Last game they watched was the 2020 granny like groupie

 

[Cdog71]

legit question.

Does Brennan have another year in her?

They’ve been playing like they know the answer to that

 

[Phar Ace]

She’s missed marks this she would normally have taken blindfolded in the past.

Kicking for goal has deserted her.

Missing for large chunks of games.

34 now. Sometimes it catches up with you quick.

Not convinced either way. As I said, it’s a legit question and having other poor players shouldn't be the determining factor.

Contract status? If she has another, you run with it, if not it may free up a Tier place, if that is still a thing?.

Still have her ahead of Greiser, Shevlin, Yassir, Lavey, Brazzale etc - but only for one more year

 

[Cdog71]

She’ll leave before her stats take too big a hit

 

[Phar Ace]

She’ll leave before her stats take too big a hit

Still looks a class above at times with the ball. She'll know better than anyone here.

 

[mrposhman]

Still looks a class above at times with the ball. She'll know better than anyone here.

She doesn't get any of the ball anymore though.

I'd probably consider playing her behind the ball if she goes on again next year, play loose in defence as an interceptor and leave our Graham, her ball use coming out of defence will be good and she'll find more of the ball in that type of role than what she's currently playing.

 

[TigermanM2]

She doesn't get any of the ball anymore though.

I'd probably consider playing her behind the ball if she goes on again next year, play loose in defence as an interceptor and leave our Graham, her ball use coming out of defence will be good and she'll find more of the ball in that type of role than what she's currently playing.

Well two things.

Playing loose in defence hasn’t really worked out for us this year.

Leave out Graham? Arguably sitting 3rd in our B & F right now. Crazy stuff.

 

[wegetpumped]

Well two things.

Playing loose in defence hasn’t really worked out for us this year.

Leave out Graham? Arguably sitting 3rd in our B & F right now. Crazy stuff.

Defence isn't the problem; the amount of time they have to defend, eventually, something gives. Our forward line is a shambles. Selection, also, what was Graham doing playing on that big girl kicking goals? Once Miller went on, she died poor to start Graham on her. Last quarter just ran out of legs. We're not far off it replace Brennan and find 3 good forwards from somewhere, and we'll be right. Trust in Shehan, we do lol. A good roaming ruck will be good also, Kelly is just a plodder.

 

[toenail63]

Defence isn't the problem; the amount of time they have to defend, eventually, something gives. Our forward line is a shambles. Selection, also, what was Graham doing playing on that big girl kicking goals? Once Miller went on, she died poor to start Graham on her. Last quarter just ran out of legs. We're not far off it replace Brennan and find 3 good forwards from somewhere, and we'll be right. Trust in Shehan, we do lol. A good roaming ruck will be good also, Kelly is just a plodder.

Defence is Ok. Our forward line is at is lowest point ever this year, we also need midfielders as least 2 more, McKinnon is that Ruck that we need in asap. We need to cut the list hard and replace with talent for at least half dozen positions.

 

[Blinger]

My question, who on our list would currently play for Nth Melbourne with there current list being the best in the AFLW. I would say on current form we would probably have 5-6, with probably only 2 in their starting line-up.

 

[TigermanM2]

Defence isn't the problem; the amount of time they have to defend, eventually, something gives. Our forward line is a shambles. Selection, also, what was Graham doing playing on that big girl kicking goals? Once Miller went on, she died poor to start Graham on her. Last quarter just ran out of legs. We're not far off it replace Brennan and find 3 good forwards from somewhere, and we'll be right. Trust in Shehan, we do lol. A good roaming ruck will be good also, Kelly is just a plodder.

Nth have several big girls on that forward line. Any of our defenders are eventually going to find themselves on them at some stage.

Randall, Bogue, Shierlaw, King, Wall

 

[toenail63]

My question, who on our list would currently play for Nth Melbourne with there current list being the best in the AFLW. I would say on current form we would probably have 5-6, with probably only 2 in their starting line-up.

Only the 3 players I reckon. Miller, Conti and McKenzie and everyone else on our list they cover our player with a better player even with their depth, but that's because Nth are stacked.

Other clubs would play those 3 + another 7 - 10. We would be lucky to have half of our list play regularly at other clubs. Doesn't help when you're a bottom team that has only won 1 game from your last 12.

 

[Phar Ace]

Only the 3 players I reckon. Miller, Conti and McKenzie and everyone else on our list they cover our player with a better player even with their depth, but that's because Nth are stacked.

Other clubs would play those 3 + another 7 - 10. We would be lucky to have half of our list play regularly at other clubs. Doesn't help when you're a bottom team that has only won 1 game from your last 12.

How ironic for a team that finished 7th last season!

 

[toenail63]

How ironic for a team that finished 7th last season!

And...only the 1 week outside of the 8 was after our opening loss to West Coast, when 9th.

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