So we could only pick from our state/NT?
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Just had a thought watching the opening of Outsiders - I can't think of a female team game on the planet where women play with such physicality without protective gear. Yes I know netball and hockey (my game) can be rough and physical but IMO this AFLW takes womens physicality to a whole new level. I can easily imagine the rest of the world looking on in amazement at this - and this a good thing. 
Each team had a draft zone which accommodated players who wanted to live at home and yes we could only pick from that zone. Some players put their names in every zone to be drafted and some just stuck to their home town.
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It was a strategic decision by the Crows to amalgamate Sth Aust and NT to support its case for entry to the AFLW ......somewhat driven by the perception that Sth Aust talent was a bit thin
That said the GWS decision to admit them into the AFLW was purely AFL driven and not on merit of any submission by the club
The alliance with NT was always going to kill off Ports proposal and given SA wasn't initially likely to get a team, it probably was the key factor in SA getting a team full stop. I think it's also a strong move for the club in general as it promotes our brand in a footy wrong area that has no team of its own.
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Agree .....certainly causes the Crows to be the favored team in the Northern Territory, both Men and Womens
Recorded the game and just watched it and I loved it! can't wait for the next game
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On my 3rd full watching of the Crows replay .....it actually gets better with each viewing 
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How good was that mark by Chelsea Randall in the 3rd qtr ......she is some player
Pretty good day out by the crows.
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Next Friday against the Bulldogs in Melbourne will tell us more ......i'll certainly be there
Lots to tidy up. Thats a big big game.
I say we should get behind Sarah Perkins for cult hero. Not only is she a gun footballer but she epitomizes grit and determination to succeed against all odds. She also shows women of all shapes and sizes can play football. Great role model for all young girls. Well done Sarah! The haters can go f@#k themselves. She is my favorite.
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Think she may end up being the surprise packet next season ......this may spur her on to get even fitter to match her footy skills
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Watch the Game Live and the replay, and it did remind me of early SANFL games before they became more professional,
I believe given a few years and Once the women players become full-time, the skill levels from all the players will increase 10 fold.
ie- Give the current players full-time men like preseason and the skills level will jump out, Stronger legs = longer kicks,
One thing after watching you could not fault the endeavour, Football players going hard at it, putting body and soul on the line which separates our game from others.
I Like the Crows style of play they seem to play a quicker running type game, learning towards moving the ball forward at all cost.
I do have a concern with the fade out in the last, but that could be put done to expending too much nervous energy early.
I believe given a few years and Once the women players become full-time, the skill levels from all the players will increase 10 fold.
ie- Give the current players full-time men like preseason and the skills level will jump out, Stronger legs = longer kicks,
One thing after watching you could not fault the endeavour, Football players going hard at it, putting body and soul on the line which separates our game from others.
I Like the Crows style of play they seem to play a quicker running type game, learning towards moving the ball forward at all cost.
I do have a concern with the fade out in the last, but that could be put done to expending too much nervous energy early.
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Just watched the game on youtube. Really entertaining. Can't wait to see the next game on a nice dry sunny day. Reckon it will take the whole thing up a notch.
I think they could reduce the match time a little bit more at least while these girls have to hold down full time jobs on the side. I reckon 10 minute quarters is about right.
I think they could reduce the match time a little bit more at least while these girls have to hold down full time jobs on the side. I reckon 10 minute quarters is about right.
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