Women's Footy Brisbane Lions Women's Team - Official Discussion

[MacMum]

Sort of related:

This womens footy is not a new thing.....we have a photo of mum (who is 85 now) in her footy gear playing in the Mallee league when she was a young just married. She was wearing dads jumper.

Apparently the WAGS of dads team wanted to play too, so they arranged to have a game with the WAGS of an opposition team.

I don't have the photo here with me, it's in mums album up home, but if I could I'd love to show you, she was right into it!

 

[Pancho Gonzales]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-12-27/im-quicker-now-lions-speedster-set-to-scorch-aflw

 

[Back2Back2Back]

Oh would you look at that - an AFL.com.au article on Women's footy that wasn't about a Collingwood or Western Bulldog player!

 

[MSB ROYS]

Announcement of Lion's captain and vice-captains.

 

[Dalions]

Announcement of Lion's captain and vice-captains.

Wow, no Tayla Harris in the leadership group.
I was thinking she would be a lock.

 

[Mayestro]

Wow, no Tayla Harris in the leadership group.
I was thinking she would be a lock.

I thought that too last night, but not knowing the personalities involved I guess there's a difference between being marketable and being a leader. See Buddy Franklin.

 

[Hollow Knight]

Wow, no Tayla Harris in the leadership group.
I was thinking she would be a lock.

She's very young - only 19. Even the great Michael Voss wasn't captain until 21. She'll get her chance down the line.

In the meantime she can settle for being the most recognisable and well-paid player on our list courtesy of her marquee status and marketing bonuses.

 

[Pancho Gonzales]

My understanding is that the players were asked to nominate to be either the captain or in the leadership group. Perhaps Tayla didn't put her hand up?

 

[Dalions]

She's very young - only 19. Even the great Michael Voss wasn't captain until 21. She'll get her chance down the line.

In the meantime she can settle for being the most recognisable and well-paid player on our list courtesy of her marquee status and marketing bonuses.

True!

 

[Mr Ripper]

The girls are playing a scratchy against GWS at Coorparoo on... ah, I've for gotten the date... Two or three weeks away, anyway. Soz.

 

[SizeMatters]

Honestly, have no idea why Harris is apparently the most marketable. Would have thought someone like Zielke would be given the accolades she was received plus her longevity in the game promoting womens football long before Harris was on the scene. Anyway, I can't wait for some footy at least not going to expect a premiership but at least have the team give it their all.

 

[Hollow Knight]

Wouldn't have thought "time spent playing/promoting the game" directly translates to marketability.

Tayla takes big speccies and roosts big goals. Imposing presence on games. Seems to have a pretty vibrant personality too. Wouldn't have to be too cynical to suggest being tall and blonde adds to the image either.

I'm surprised that her marketability isn't obvious.

 

[The_Wookie]

Wouldn't have thought "time spent playing/promoting the game" directly translates to marketability.

Tayla takes big speccies and roosts big goals. Imposing presence on games. Seems to have a pretty vibrant personality too. Wouldn't have to be too cynical to suggest being tall and blonde adds to the image either.

I'm surprised that her marketability isn't obvious.

Spectacular AND attractive AND outgoing is what makes her very marketable. Plus a flawless kicking technique that makes her an automatic poster. Seriously how many times have you seen this or a variant thereof.

Pity she didnt do better in the Fox Long kicking comp before the granny, id have loved her to beat some of the guys there.

 

[MacMum]

Have to say I'm surprised and disappointed that Tayla didn't get the captaincy....after all, she has basically been the face of our girls team from day one.

 

[Hollow Knight]

Have to say I'm surprised and disappointed that Tayla didn't get the captaincy....after all, she has basically been the face of our girls team from day one.

Again though, she's 19. It would be like making Schache captain. She might be the most high profile player to us fans who have very limited exposure to women's football let alone the personal dynamics of the team, but captaincy is so much more than that.

Zielke is a mature and experienced premiership captain for Coorparoo FC and is a two time AFLQ women's best and fairest winner. By far the most accomplished and credentialed Queensland footballer on our list. She is clearly the standout option.

Tayla is a star of the future but why would more experienced and wiser female footballers see her as a natural leader at this stage? It would be roughly comparable to players voting for a 19 year old Jonathan Brown over a 26 year old Michael Voss.

 

[MacMum]

I see your point, so I'll take your word for that.

I guess I was surprised as I hadn't really seen anyone else except Tayla, who I thought was lovely and seemed to be a great ambassador for their team. I don't/haven't got to know the others yet.

Am hoping to go to Casey fields to see them play..

 

[Chezzalenko Reborn]

The girls are playing a scratchy against GWS at Coorparoo on... ah, I've for gotten the date... Two or three weeks away, anyway. Soz.

I'll be there. I'm in a serious mood to boo some umpires.

 

[Skoob]

I'll be there. I'm in a serious mood to boo some umpires.

So not on official duties then?

 

[Chezzalenko Reborn]

So not on official duties then?

Not this year. Indefinite break until footy is fun again

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[James North]

The girls are playing a scratchy against GWS at Coorparoo on... ah, I've for gotten the date... Two or three weeks away, anyway. Soz.

Yes - this will be *next* weekend.

 

[Mr Ripper]

So not on official duties then?

Yes. They're encouraging honest input from all participants.

 

[Skoob]

Yes. They're encouraging honest input from all participants.

I'm not a supporter of "Bring back the biff" but if the umps are going to start on each other, I could be persuaded to get behind it.

 

[jatz14]

The girls are playing a scratchy against GWS at Coorparoo on... ah, I've for gotten the date... Two or three weeks away, anyway. Soz.

They are playing GWS in less than 2 weeks.

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[Chezzalenko Reborn]

I'm not a supporter of "Bring back the biff" but if the umps are going to start on each other, I could be persuaded to get behind it.

Oh I have stories...... stories I will share on the day.... until I get thrown out for pouring beer on a goal umpire and removing my pants!

 

[M Malice]