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That's hilarious. I had her on the list of players we should draft last year. She'll look a lot better in a team with the scoring power of Freo.
Half of West Coasts Derby score just signed with us.
I thought she was pretty good in the Derby.That's hilarious. I had her on the list of players we should draft last year. She'll look a lot better in a team with the scoring power of Freo.
Those are some great comments from TC. Mim Strom playing well probably the highlight in all that for me.WAFLW Watch: Cooper’s comments Rd 5
Senior coach Trent Cooper runs through his thoughts on the 10 Fremantle players in action in the WAFLW in round fivewww.fremantlefc.com.au
WAFL Women's weekend wrap: Sharks hold on in one-point thriller
EAST Fremantle has picked up a win in the nick of time, downing Claremont by a point in a hotly contested game yesterday to get the Sharks season back on track. The 3.6 (24) to 3.5 (23) win snapped a three-game losing streak since East Fremantle’s opening round thumping of newcomers, South...afl.draftcentral.com.au
I haven't watched the whole game online yet but agree with everything you've said re EF so far. O'Sullivan is a class above.I went down to see East Freo vs Claremont and it was a real pleasure to watch Seth and O'Sullivan play. Compared with the rest of the players on field O'Sullivan really worked hard to try and create good attacking options and looked to play on at all opportunities. Philipa Seth was all class, when the game was on the line she stepped up her efforts and really willed the team to success. The other player for Easts I quite liked watching play was Ruby Shleicher who either does or has played for Collingwood.
I found it quite a bit harder to distinguish the Claremont women as I am less familiar with them.
Pugh a class above imop.I haven't watched the whole game online yet but agree with everything you've said re EF so far. O'Sullivan is a class above.
But Laura Pugh (who looks nothing like an athlete) was clear BOG in what I've seen so far. Just everywhere and so clean and composed.
Seen enough of Walsh to think she's a bit slow and lumbering for AFLW. Chloe Reilly still my biggest want from this game (have to wait a while to she is eligible though) - Pugh taking her out in q1 wasn't ideal but she was fine after being patched up.
I've loved watching her turn into an excellent player. Seems to have a very good footy brain.Pugh a class above imop.
On tomorrow. Would love to see footage of this, many names I have never seen play.I've loved watching her turn into an excellent player. Seems to have a very good footy brain.
So if Dowrick and Davison are picks 1 (WC) and 2 (Freo), who you thinking for pick 3 (WC)? Morrison?
On tomorrow. Would love to see footage of this, many names I have never seen play.
I like Franklin as a pick for the Eagles (perhaps because I have actually seen her play), but I dont think she is actually ready to have an impact yet she is very raw. But Eagles seem to be willing to put Rosie Deegan in the back pocket for later, so maybe they do the same with Franklin? I dont think Freo need her, but who knows. Dowrick isnt playing in this, and seemed to disappear for much of last year, so, is she even nominating?
But, here is the fundamental problem with picking the draft. Peel just lost to Subi by 9 points. Subi had 9 current or former AFLW players playing. Peel had a 15 year old, two 16 year olds, three 18s, two 19s and three 20s. So, 11 players 20 or under, and they almost beat the top team. And most of them I have never seen play.
Yep, which is why I was stoked Freo invested a lot in 18-19yos last draft. Anyone following even remotely closely can see the youngsters will be upgrades (overall) on the older players in time because they'll have had better development paths available to them. Suspect this year (and onwards) both clubs will invest heavily in drafting and developing youngsters because there are some really talented players coming through.But, here is the fundamental problem with picking the draft. Peel just lost to Subi by 9 points. Subi had 9 current or former AFLW players playing. Peel had a 15 year old, two 16 year olds, three 18s, two 19s and three 20s. So, 11 players 20 or under, and they almost beat the top team. And most of them I have never seen play.
Freo have put a fair bit of work into Sarah Verrier and Nyra Anderson so I won't be surprised if we draft either or both of them. But with only 3 picks available there are no guarantees. I personally think Abbey Dowrick, Shanae Davison, Mikayla Morrison and Verrier are the best four this draft so I don't think Freo would hesitate grabbing any of them if they are still on the board but expect WC to get two of them. The pool seems a bit devoid of quality talls (most seem way too lumbering) but the top names are all great aerially (a bit like Roxy). I think players like Isabella Lewis and the Hyde sisters are talented but seem so tiny for AFLW. Looking forward to seeing someone not on the radar being drafted.No idea who pick 3 might be this year, since so many of them are so physically similar. Morrison's as good a bet as any. Then Kara Antonio was saying on the WAFLW telecast that Freo really liked Verrier... haven't seen her this year since WAFLW refuse to telecast Peel games, so maybe she's even a shot for Eagles second pick.
Also a bloody great character. Humble as. Love catching up with her at WP Rogers games and chatting about her game the week prior. Has kicked a goal almost every week from memory?There aren't many fast, strong six-footers running around, and she'll be a lot better in a year's time, hard to see her not going first.
My daughter is the same height as these two (she has a far better vertical and sprint speed but lacks a tank & still learning the craft) so I’ve already told her that to standout she’ll need to focus on training (endurance, cor, strength) outside of club times now...not sure she understands that she’s 17 in Dec 2022 and that her time to focus is now.I think players like Isabella Lewis and the Hyde sisters are talented but seem so tiny for AFLW.
Loving that the WAFL clubs aren't afraid to throw their youngsters in at WAFLW level. Peel and Swans seem to be playing with very young sides and aren't getting blown away in games.
Freo have put a fair bit of work into Sarah Verrier and Nyra Anderson so I won't be surprised if we draft either or both of them. But with only 3 picks available there are no guarantees. I personally think Abbey Dowrick, Shanae Davison, Mikayla Morrison and Verrier are the best four this draft so I don't think Freo would hesitate grabbing any of them if they are still on the board but expect WC to get two of them. The pool seems a bit devoid of quality talls (most seem way too lumbering) but the top names are all great aerially (a bit like Roxy). I think players like Isabella Lewis and the Hyde sisters are talented but seem so tiny for AFLW. Looking forward to seeing someone not on the radar being drafted.
Amy Franklin as WC's first pick next year is a good bet - she's huge and is relatively agile unlike many other talls playing WAFLW. Freo is all over Courtney Rowley - absolute gun. Think those two are definitely looking #1 and #2 next year atm. Chloe Reilly is my pick for 2022 - booming kick and just often seems to be involved in scores for East Freo.
Loving that the WAFL clubs aren't afraid to throw their youngsters in at WAFLW level. Peel and Swans seem to be playing with very young sides and aren't getting blown away in games.
Please don’t stay away.My daughter is the same height as these two (she has a far better vertical and sprint speed but lacks a tank & still learning the craft) so I’ve already told her that to standout she’ll need to focus on training (endurance, cor, strength) outside of club times now...not sure she understands that she’s 17 in Dec 2022 and that her time to focus is now.
Yep, a few of Biggie Jnrs academy mates are playing WAFLW. I’ve done all I can, it’s up to her now. WP reserves need to finish top 2 in 2020 to help bring a senior side to the WAFLW in 2021....then you’ll see our young falcons - and the players we’ve sent Claremont (Amy Franklin, Em Bennett,) Swans (Isabel Strover)
Our WP Rogers Cup group have only 3 players that cannot play for us next year due to age. We’ve blooded 18 new girls over the year - including a 14 yr old who (15 in Dec) very much gave Poppy Stockwell (SF) a bloody hard time. 3 of poppys 4 goals v us were against others as she was getting her knees tended too.
Futures bright in the northern corridor
Apologies I’ll disappear now....till next post lol
Would be nice if you could do a mock WA draft?The WA AFLW Combine is 30 September. The AFLW Draft is 6 October. We have picks 2, 4 & 6 (in the WA pool).
Want either Abbey Dowrick or Shanae Davison with our 1st pick (assume WC will grab Dowrick).
Want either Mikayla Morrison or Sarah Verrier with 2nd pick.
Want either Bella Lewis, Mikayla Hyde or Nyra Anderson with 3rd pick.
We are guaranteed of getting 3 decent players imo. Some require more development than others (the first two names could play round 1 and impact).
Glad we are not looking for talls this year.
(editted - had the wrong date originally sorry)