Morrison back on the list next year actually, so only taking 1 pick to the draft?
Women's Footy AFLW season 2023 - Season 8
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please let mikayla be lucky this season
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What can Brazill give us towards a flag? Good player, but how long realistically can she stick around?
Welp, pessimism over,
WE *IN NAILED IT!!
Welp, pessimism over,
WE *IN NAILED IT!!
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Been out for the last 3 hours. Come back to this shitshow. * me.
No-namers who get scraped from the bottom of the barrel and get given a chance with us, come good, then piss off to Collingwood. WTF is with that???
No-namers who get scraped from the bottom of the barrel and get given a chance with us, come good, then piss off to Collingwood. WTF is with that???
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I am going to assume the three new recruits slot straight into our starting lineup, given we have given up 2 players and our first 4 picks to bring them in! Anyone got a B22 for our women’s team?
Great observation.
Cats attitude since Cook started was give the team every chance to win a flag.
Makes them stay competitive all the time.
Because of the nature of the WA draft, would be looking for Irish players, code hoppers especially college basketball, and trade in players.
even further,
what we have done has not worked. (that covid year we were robbed)
so let's do something different that we have seen others succeed with.
Next target: Jess Schleisher (unsure or spelling) ex- Willetton girl
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It feels a little “all in” on that premiership by 2025, before Turbo, Antonio and Tighe all hang up the boots.
To be fair
McCarthy is 28 so not super old
Newton is young
Brazill was simply right place, right time, she was moving back home and had to find a club
McCarthy is 28 so not super old
Newton is young
Brazill was simply right place, right time, she was moving back home and had to find a club
Unfortunately she aint ever coming home
Is setting herself up for life after footy over there, will be a media personality post footy
She took a risk to go over and start something fresh over there and it is paying dividends
UncleChipsy
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I'll give it a shot
FB Philipa Seth,Emma O'Driscoll
HB Sarah Verrier,Laura Pugh, Madeleine Scanlon
C Gabby Newton, Kiara Bowers,Orlagh Lally
HF Hayley Miller, Makaela Tuhakaraina, Aisling McCarthy
FF Mikayla Morrison ,Aine Tighe
FOL Mim Strom, Dana East, Angelique Stannett
INT Ash Brazill, Gabby O’Sullivan, Megan Kauffman, Jae Flynn, Jessica Low,
I plugged in all the new recruits. Missing back up ruck and arguably a little slow in the midfield. i think its either Kauffman or Brazill. I doubt we will play both
UncleChipsy
Debutant
I forgot Ebs! argggh
Are we playing brazill forward I wonder?
Need another tall forward with wielstra and roux leaving
Need another tall forward with wielstra and roux leaving
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Gibs is 178cm, we brought her in last year.
UncleChipsy
Debutant
Take two
F Jae Flynn, Emma O'Driscoll
HB Sarah Verrier, Laura Pugh, Madeleine Scanlon
C Gabby Newton, Kiara Bowers,Orlagh Lally
HF Hayley Miller, Serena Gibbs, Aisling McCarthy
FF Mikayla Morrison ,Aine Tighe
FOL Mim Strom, Dana East, Angelique Stannett
INT Makaela Tuhakaraina, Gabby O’Sullivan, Megan Kauffman, , Jessica Low, Ebony Antonio
She was kind of our 4th string though, maybe we liked what we saw but she got a game after aine, EPs, wielstra and probably even Hetherington iirc
UncleChipsy
Debutant
She didn't show a lot but shes young and may feel more settled next year?
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Newton is fu.cking good. How the fu.ck did we pull this off?
Notice all our recruits are big bodied that can take a contested mark. FINALLY.
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Notice all our recruits are big bodied that can take a contested mark. FINALLY.
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Lisa Webb connection I reckon
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AFLW star Aisling McCarthy opens up on Fremantle trade after tough season for West Coast Eagles
Aisling McCarthy has revealed that her move from West Coast to Fremantle was more than a year in the making. After first turning down the Dockers, one big factor changed her mind, writes ELIZA REILLY.4 min read
December 15, 2023 - 9:00AM
Aisling McCarthy has opened up on joining the Dockers, revealing the move from West Coast to Fremantle has been more than one year in the making. Picture: Getty Images
Aisling McCarthy’s move from West Coast to Fremantle has been more than one year in the making.
But after initially turning down the Dockers to dedicate herself to developing the Eagles’ next generation of midfielders, the Irishwoman admitted that the added leadership took its toll on her own game.
So, for the first time in her career, McCarthy decided to be selfish. And that meant requesting a trade to Fremantle after four seasons and 31 games at West Coast.
“I really grew as a player at the Eagles and developed some leadership qualities being in the leadership group and helping those young players develop,” she said. “But I think I still have a lot of growth in my own footy.
“I think being on a list that’s more mature and gives me the opportunity to bring my strengths means I might not have as much of a load to carry. Maybe I can concentrate on my own performance and getting the best out of myself a little bit more than if I was on West Coast’s list.
“I learnt a lot from the Eagles and developed as a person and a player. But going forward, I’ll have more time to focus on myself and develop the areas of my game I want to work on.”
The Irish, especially in the AFLW, are known to be loyal. It’s why McCarthy initially decided to stay at the Eagles after crossing paths with former Fremantle coach Trent Cooper while back home in Ireland.
“When Trent Cooper was involved, I definitely had conversations but I thought I was in a good position at the Eagles and really wanted to help develop a young side,” she said. “But I struggled a lot personally this year.
“It was a hard year on the park for us. And I thought something different would help me get the best out of myself.
“It’s not an easy decision. When the season was unfolding, I was fully committed to the Eagles and putting my best foot forward for them.
“When I started reflecting on my career and my footy, I thought a change might be something that could invigorate my footy and help me get the best out of myself going forward.”
McCarthy met with Fremantle coach Lisa Webb and former Head of AFLW Bob Murphy at the end of the year and the two parties aligned on one key goal.
“I started to have those conversations with Fremantle and they had a clear vision of where they want to go and how they’re going to get there,” she said. “They don’t shy away from wanting to improve on the last couple of seasons and get back into finals.
“I haven’t played finals throughout my career and that’s a big goal of mine. If I bring my strengths, hopefully I can help get the club back into finals footy and that’s something that motivated me and helped make up my mind.”
Fremantle is also in need of a player like McCarthy given that only one Dockers midfielder, Dana East, ranked in the top 50 for contested possessions in the AFLW this year.
“One thing they mentioned was the way I play my footy,” she said. “Being a bigger body, I’m a point of difference to what they already have on their list.
“They had several players go through that inside midfield position this year but there’s obviously something I can bring.
“My inside midfield craft, I think I can continue to develop that. I’ll learn a lot from Turbo (Kiara Bowers) and Hayley (Miller) in that regard. I also want to get a bit more footy on the outside and link up with the forwards. Also my power and speed, I want to continue developing that.
“I’ll be putting my hand up to play midfield minutes but I can play forward as well.”
Moving to a new club can be daunting but McCarthy jokes she knows “half of the list already.” The 27-year-old played Gaelic Football with now teammates Aine Tighe and Joanne Cregg at the University of Limerick before moving to Australia.
She played against Orlagh Lally. McCarthy also counts Amy Mulholland as one of her closest friends after the pair met in Perth through mutual connection Parris Laurie.
The only thing McCarthy has to prepare for is the prospect of facing her former side in next year’s derby.
“I suppose that was something that played a bit on my mind throughout the process,” she said. “But at the end of the day, it’s a career and you need to do what’s best.
“Letting the Eagles know was quite difficult because I’m obviously grateful for everything they’ve done for me across four years at the club. Once it was all confirmed on Friday, it was definitely a weight off my shoulders.
“When I reached out to the Eagles girls, they understood my position and I got a somewhat blessing. I’ll still always be friends with them but that put my mind at ease.”
DESTINATION CLUB!AFLW star Aisling McCarthy opens up on Fremantle trade after tough season for West Coast Eagles
Aisling McCarthy has revealed that her move from West Coast to Fremantle was more than a year in the making. After first turning down the Dockers, one big factor changed her mind, writes ELIZA REILLY.
4 min read
December 15, 2023 - 9:00AM
Aisling McCarthy has opened up on joining the Dockers, revealing the move from West Coast to Fremantle has been more than one year in the making. Picture: Getty Images
Aisling McCarthy’s move from West Coast to Fremantle has been more than one year in the making.
But after initially turning down the Dockers to dedicate herself to developing the Eagles’ next generation of midfielders, the Irishwoman admitted that the added leadership took its toll on her own game.
So, for the first time in her career, McCarthy decided to be selfish. And that meant requesting a trade to Fremantle after four seasons and 31 games at West Coast.
“I really grew as a player at the Eagles and developed some leadership qualities being in the leadership group and helping those young players develop,” she said. “But I think I still have a lot of growth in my own footy.
“I think being on a list that’s more mature and gives me the opportunity to bring my strengths means I might not have as much of a load to carry. Maybe I can concentrate on my own performance and getting the best out of myself a little bit more than if I was on West Coast’s list.
“I learnt a lot from the Eagles and developed as a person and a player. But going forward, I’ll have more time to focus on myself and develop the areas of my game I want to work on.”
The Irish, especially in the AFLW, are known to be loyal. It’s why McCarthy initially decided to stay at the Eagles after crossing paths with former Fremantle coach Trent Cooper while back home in Ireland.
“When Trent Cooper was involved, I definitely had conversations but I thought I was in a good position at the Eagles and really wanted to help develop a young side,” she said. “But I struggled a lot personally this year.
“It was a hard year on the park for us. And I thought something different would help me get the best out of myself.
“It’s not an easy decision. When the season was unfolding, I was fully committed to the Eagles and putting my best foot forward for them.
“When I started reflecting on my career and my footy, I thought a change might be something that could invigorate my footy and help me get the best out of myself going forward.”
McCarthy met with Fremantle coach Lisa Webb and former Head of AFLW Bob Murphy at the end of the year and the two parties aligned on one key goal.
“I started to have those conversations with Fremantle and they had a clear vision of where they want to go and how they’re going to get there,” she said. “They don’t shy away from wanting to improve on the last couple of seasons and get back into finals.
“I haven’t played finals throughout my career and that’s a big goal of mine. If I bring my strengths, hopefully I can help get the club back into finals footy and that’s something that motivated me and helped make up my mind.”
Fremantle is also in need of a player like McCarthy given that only one Dockers midfielder, Dana East, ranked in the top 50 for contested possessions in the AFLW this year.
“One thing they mentioned was the way I play my footy,” she said. “Being a bigger body, I’m a point of difference to what they already have on their list.
“They had several players go through that inside midfield position this year but there’s obviously something I can bring.
“My inside midfield craft, I think I can continue to develop that. I’ll learn a lot from Turbo (Kiara Bowers) and Hayley (Miller) in that regard. I also want to get a bit more footy on the outside and link up with the forwards. Also my power and speed, I want to continue developing that.
“I’ll be putting my hand up to play midfield minutes but I can play forward as well.”
Moving to a new club can be daunting but McCarthy jokes she knows “half of the list already.” The 27-year-old played Gaelic Football with now teammates Aine Tighe and Joanne Cregg at the University of Limerick before moving to Australia.
She played against Orlagh Lally. McCarthy also counts Amy Mulholland as one of her closest friends after the pair met in Perth through mutual connection Parris Laurie.
The only thing McCarthy has to prepare for is the prospect of facing her former side in next year’s derby.
“I suppose that was something that played a bit on my mind throughout the process,” she said. “But at the end of the day, it’s a career and you need to do what’s best.
“Letting the Eagles know was quite difficult because I’m obviously grateful for everything they’ve done for me across four years at the club. Once it was all confirmed on Friday, it was definitely a weight off my shoulders.
“When I reached out to the Eagles girls, they understood my position and I got a somewhat blessing. I’ll still always be friends with them but that put my mind at ease.”
