Game Day AFLW R5: Crows vs Blues @ Norwood

[GreyCrow]

Rubbish nothing. Watching two teams struggle for a quarter is boring footy. Dress it up how you like, but low scoring defensive football is boring. If you enjoy it, that’s fine, but majority don’t.

They didn't struggle though. Good contested footy that was an arm wrestle

 

[John Who]

Spoke too soon, without her in the forward line it fell apart that quarter, almost has become a psychological factor with the team when they see Phillips isn’t there.

I disagree, it was an arm wrestle. We didn't fold, we kept it congested which is what we needed. In the past we probably would have lost that quarter by 2-3 goals without Phillips, when the heat is turned up.

 

[Vooligan]

Then don’t watch it and leave us that can appreciate it for what it is to comment.

???

I make one negative comment about a single quarter and you tell me not to watch it? Everyone is entitled to their opinion Jenny, and it’s fine that we don’t agree, but don’t overreact and tell me not to watch it. And at the end of the day, this format needs all the viewers/spectators it can get. It has a long way to go, and I’m willing to be patient.

 

[Vooligan]

They didn't struggle though. Good contested footy that was an arm wrestle

I was meaning struggling to score (by either side)

 

[mistylake]

Meaningless without score.

Do you mean like a soccer game?

 

[jenny61_99]

???

I make one negative comment about a single quarter and you tell me not to watch it? Everyone is entitled to their opinion Jenny, and it’s fine that we don’t agree, but don’t overreact and tell me not to watch it. And at the end of the day, this format needs all the viewers/spectators it can get. It has a long way to go, and I’m willing to be patient.

Just fed up with the constant sniping (not aimed at you specifically). We all know what the standard of the game will be - particularly second halves when their fitness wanes (given they are not full time professional athletes).

 

[GreyCrow]

I was meaning struggling to score (by either side)

True but that's a consequence of the effort. Some games are error ridden, that quarter was about effort

 

[Deaneus!]

Van Hagen oy vay

Every time i hear her name i think

 

[jenny61_99]

Umpire lets it go too long sometimes! Great goal by Ruth then!

 

[mistylake]

That’s the nail in the coffin.
Nice joe the goose.

 

[Deaneus!]

Very nice of Metcalfe to not follow through on that kick-off-the-ground... the Adelaide player on the ground would have lost her head

 

[Vooligan]

Just fed up with the constant sniping (not aimed at you specifically). We all know what the standard of the game will be - particularly second halves when their fitness wanes (given they are not full time professional athletes).

This was probably my first negative comment at the format tbh. I’ve been patient, and I’ve generally enjoyed it, but I guess I get a little frustrated by the simple skill errors and lack of scoring. But you’re right - they’re only part time footballers so we can’t expect them to be perfect. It’ll take time but it’ll get there eventually.

 

[rocket18]

The game has gone past Tex.

 

[Deaneus!]

Jesus, that was a nice passage of play

What's happening with Tex ATM?

 

[Firewalker]

Like I always say just leave Wallace in the 50 and let her do her work


The fall of Sarah Perkins has been as dramatic as it was sadly predictable, coupled with the key injuries has turned out to be the biggest problem this season.

 

[Vooligan]

Do you mean like a soccer game?

Yeah I guess. I find soccer horrendously boring, mainly for the lack of action. I find the low scoring games of AFLW to be along the same lines. Like I said though, give time and it’ll get there eventually.

 

[the universal]

Bloody hell, Wallace is so incredibly good!

 

[mistylake]

McCormick has had a good game.
Liking the pink bow in the Blues players hair.

 

[jenny61_99]

Peppering!

 

[mistylake]

Yeah I guess. I find soccer horrendously boring, mainly for the lack of action. I find the low scoring games of AFLW to be along the same lines. Like I said though, give time and it’ll get there eventually.

Well when you see a highlights reel. It’s usually the goals they show.
Bathurst is the crashes.

 

[jenny61_99]

Like I always say just leave Wallace in the 50 and let her do her work


The fall of Sarah Perkins has been as dramatic as it was sadly predictable, coupled with the key injuries has turned out to be the biggest problem this season.

She’s playing a much different role this year.

 

[jenny61_99]

8-7-55 to 2-8-20. Good win girls!

 

[rocket18]

Well done, backline huge under constant pressure.

Kicking straight certainly helps too.

 

[rocket18]

She’s playing a much different role this year.

She's playing alot higher up the ground, she just doesn't make it to enough marking contests.

Unless she is playing the ole Treadrea decoy centre half forward position.

 

[spexau]

Few really nice pieces of play in that game that they should draw confidence from. Keeps us in the hunt!