AFLW AFLW 2023 - Geelong & the greater league

[AnUltimateRessie]

Yeah, Annabel is gone. That's s**t.

 

[Geminicatz01]

 

[cats_09]

Meg's reaction to the first question from Kearns is a classic

 

[cats_09]

 

[cats_09]

I'm not too upset with this trade - I'd agree with the club that we've improved our draft hand

 

[winty]

Yeah, Annabel is gone. That's s**t.

This softens the blow somewhat - we've strengthened our draft hand as well...

Cats Farewell Johnson, Welcome Smith and Strengthen Draft Hand

In a three-way trade, the Cats have welcome Bella Smith to the Cattery

www.geelongcats.com.au

 

[Frederico_WA]

 

[Frederico_WA]

Oops, your comments hadn't loaded when I posted that

 

[cats_09]

Oops, your comments hadn't loaded when I posted that

All good
I like that image as it gives a clear breakdown

 

[Frederico_WA]

All good
I like that image as it gives a clear breakdown

We've had alot of time to fine-tune our social media the last few seasons

 

[OzeSparky]

So the draft is Monday?

What is everyone hoping for?

Im hoping we get a player with speed with our first pick. Maybe Jess Rentsch.

 

[cats_09]

So the draft is Monday?

What is everyone hoping for?

Im hoping we get a player with speed with our first pick. Maybe Jess Rentsch.

Our first pick could also be dependent on when/if O'Rourke is bidded on - from last month:

Only four players are destined for AFLW clubs under father-daughter rules ahead of December's draft, with O'Rourke – projected by recruiters to be a potential top-15 pick in an open pool – among the most talented.

Talented mid heading to Geelong under father-daughter rules

The list of father-daughter prospects has been named ahead of December's AFLW draft

www.afl.com.au

 

[jim boy]

Only four players are destined for AFLW clubs under father-daughter rules ahead of December's draft, with O'Rourke – projected by recruiters to be a potential top-15 pick in an open pool – among the most talented.

Dad Ray had a 75% win rate - impressive when you consider he only played two matches.

Seemingly holds the record for least number of disposals (2) for players having played 2 or more games.

 

[rocker_oz33]

Who's Bella Smith .

 

[cats_09]

Who's Bella Smith .

There's more than a few posts on the previous page that discuss Bella & the type of player she is

 

[cats_09]

 

[terry_bright]

Dad Ray had a 75% win rate - impressive when you consider he only played two matches.

Seemingly holds the record for least number of disposals (2) for players having played 2 or more games.

 

[Frederico_WA]

I heard from old mate he only came on later in the 4th. One of the games first ever super subs. Then he did his ACL in the first minute of game 2. Won the lotto, then retired.

 

[FredLeDeux]

1 win, 1 draw.

 

[terry_bright]

1 win, 1 draw.

Still a 50% win ratio.
0% loss ratio.
50% draw ratio.

 

[Wellsy35]

Still a 50% win ratio.
0% loss ratio.
50% draw ratio.

Earned 6/8 possible premiership points over his career.

75%

 

[Cursed Cat]

Our first pick could also be dependent on when/if O'Rourke is bidded on - from last month:

Only four players are destined for AFLW clubs under father-daughter rules ahead of December's draft, with O'Rourke – projected by recruiters to be a potential top-15 pick in an open pool – among the most talented.

Talented mid heading to Geelong under father-daughter rules

The list of father-daughter prospects has been named ahead of December's AFLW draft

www.afl.com.au

She could be absolutely anything, really.

Looks quite rangy, confident overhead, sound kick, moves well. Highlights packages always confirm our biases but she definitely has the tools, both athletically and skill-wise. That's a good start; lots to work with.

 

[Johnny Cattery]

She could be absolutely anything, really.

Looks quite rangy, confident overhead, sound kick, moves well. Highlights packages always confirm our biases but she definitely has the tools, both athletically and skill-wise. That's a good start; lots to work with.

Thank you. Able to kick on both feet, nice balance in contests ... great to see.

 

[cats_09]

More on O'Rourke

Bryde O’Rourke​

Position: Midfielder
Height: 174cm
State: Victoria, Bendigo Pioneers/Strathfieldsaye
Nomination: Victoria

A tall, strong midfielder (similar height to Bri Davey) who impressed at the Combine. She's quick to burst from the contest and reads the play at a similar pace, meaning she's in the right spots at the right time. Still has some development to go, but is a very promising midfielder.

Where could she go?

Geelong has had a father-daughter selection fall into its lap, after the late discovery that O'Rourke's father, Ray, played two games for the club (for a combined two disposals) in 1969.

Sarah Black's Draft late mail: Who will your club pick?

AFLW expert Sarah Black looks at some of the top prospects ahead of the AFLW Draft on Monday night

www.afl.com.au

 

[Johnny Cattery]

And a bit more on Simpson, from the Age

"Simpson, also the sister of former Cat Sam Simpson

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Sam Simpson

Age

25

Ht

183cm

Wt

75kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.7

3star

K

6.2

2star

HB

6.4

4star

M

2.8

3star

T

2.2

4star

CL

0.8

3star

D

17.0

4star

K

9.0

4star

HB

8.0

4star

M

3.3

3star

T

4.3

5star

CL

1.7

4star

D

11.2

3star

K

5.2

2star

HB

6.0

4star

M

2.4

3star

T

1.0

3star

CL

0.4

3star

, was not taken in last year’s draft, but shone with Geelong’s VFLW team this year as an inside, ball-winning midfielder."

"Simpson, 19, was a joint-winner of the Lambert-Pearce Medal with Jordan Mifsud and Akayla Peterson, as the VFLW’s best and fairest. She also won the Debbie Lee Rising Star as best young player."