2023 AFLW Final Series

[Teen Wolf]

And it's Bohanna who's actually playing well for the Suns. Weird game. Some interesting defensive tactics going on.

 

[DEVO]

I don't know if it's a record but the Swans have just reached 100 tackles.

 

[Saints2001]

Gowans really has done well. Swans have a well deserved win.

 

[GC2015]

1/1 so far. Let's see if the Suns can make it double delight for Queensland later tonight.

1/2 now. Both upsets today.

Wonder if we'll see an upset or two tomorrow as well.

 

[Teen Wolf]

Pathetic if not comical performance from the Suns. Wouldn't even say effort was the issue (unlike their R1 loss to Carlton). Just too many dumb players, and a coach to match. Summed up best by the 50m penalty given away on the wing at an important stage by Brancatisano (who also messed up one of the better GC passages of the night), worth keeping in mind if Yorston comes knocking.

Congratulations to the Swans. Expansion team winning a final in their second season? That's rare air. They've actually achieved something.

 

[DEVO]

The Swans have been fun to watch this season, their run and willingness to take on their opponents makes for an open, exciting game.

They will lose to Adelaide next week, but they will put up one hell of fight, especially if they bring the manic tackle pressure they brought tonight. Out tackled the Suns 105-65.

 

[Ticky009]

Thrilled for our first AFLW Finals win. Midfield were great and our defence in the last quarter when Suns were coming hard was fantastic.
But overall our pressure on the ball was just so impressive tonight.

 

[TubbsFarquhar]

The Swans have been fun to watch this season, their run and willingness to take on their opponents makes for an open, exciting game.

They will lose to Adelaide next week, but they will put up one hell of fight, especially if they bring the manic tackle pressure they brought tonight. Out tackled the Suns 105-65.

If the Swans bring their run and pressure next week, they're a good shout for a boiliver, especially with the wave of momentum they're riding.

 

[DEVO]

If the Swans bring their run and pressure next week, they're a good shout for a boiliver, especially with the wave of momentum they're riding.

True, I think it could be a very close game, but they need a lot of things to go right, starting with Privitelli being okay to play.

 

[GC2015]

I guess we should expect crowds this weekend to at least be:

Adelaide: 5k
Gold Coast: 2.5k
Geelong: 6k
Melbourne: 4k

Overestimated the Crows and underestimated the Suns. Pretty close to accurate though.

Adelaide v Brisbane
Norwood Oval: 4209

Gold Coast v Sydney
Heritage Bank Stadium: 2710

 

[robbieando]

Great win. The weather, short turnaround and playing without a key player (and losing another early) did not bother us in the slightest.

That's a win in each of the 5 mainland states this year and 6 wins from the last 8 matches.

Great chance to see where we are at as a team against Adelaide.

Certainly didn't expect to be winning finals so soon.

 

[Ticky009]

True, I think it could be a very close game, but they need a lot of things to go right, starting with Privitelli being okay to play.

It doesn't look good. And we need her up forward she's been so good for us.

 

[GC2015]

Great win. The weather, short turnaround and playing without a key player (and losing another early) did not bother us in the slightest.

That's a win in each of the 5 mainland states this year and 6 wins from the last 8 matches.

Great chance to see where we are at as a team against Adelaide.

Certainly didn't expect to be winning finals so soon.

Fair play to the Swans. Made the most of almost every opportunity they had going forward and just suffocated the Suns players whenever it looked like they were about to go on a run. One team played finals footy tonight and the other didn't.

 

[Teen Wolf]

When I floated the 5k attendance figure for Adelaide, it was like an "anything under that is a major wtf" number. And yet it still looked good on TV, so the AFL should be happy with that.

Compare the lively surrounds of Norwood Oval to a sea of empty seats. Will I again be shaking my head tomorrow at the lack of effort to bring atmosphere to the broadcast? Probably. Fox did move the camera to the other side of GMHBA Stadium for R5 Geel v Melb, but moved it back for the games since then.

 

[Arwib]

Sydney have been visibly improving, learning, growing in confidence and maturity all across this year. The team over the last month is well ahead of the team who snuck past GWS in round 1, love to see it.

Presumably get taught some new lessons by Adelaide next week, but what a great chance to get tested against the best ahead of an attack on next season.

 

[Teen Wolf]

Yyyyyep another final with the main camera directed at nothin' but empty seats. That's that AFL hypocrite s**t.

 

[DEVO]

Well, this match looks over less than ten minutes in.

 

[BallaratBulldog]

Well, this match looks over less than ten minutes in.

You never know.

 

[Teen Wolf]

3.3 up and should be 6.0.

 

[DEVO]

You never know.

Geelong are one of the better defensive teams, they don't give up three goal leads, especially against a team that is probably a level below them.

 

[Teen Wolf]

Geelong did lead by 14 before losing by 12 when these teams met a month ago. It's not much but it's something for Essendon to cling onto.

Yikes, big injuries early.

 

[Teen Wolf]

Oh and of course, a bit earlier in the season, the Cats also led by 18 midway through Q2 against NM before losing by 9. So they might have a bit of self doubt to deal with in closing this one out.

"Please miss a lot of easy shots and have Scheer sit out the rest of the match" is probably not far from what the Bombers were hoping for 10 mins ago.

 

[DEVO]

The Essendon game wasn't at Kardinia Park.

And Essendon isn't North Melbourne, two teams at different points in their development.

 

[DEVO]

What was that 50 for?

Essendon get a goal from a BS 50.

 

[Teen Wolf]

Yeah nah, clearly hitting a mental barrier. Could've already absolutely put this to bed by converting 2 of those 4 missed shots. Didn't and have let them back in with a sniff.