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VFLW SEASON PREVIEW: WESTERN BULLDOGS
New Western Bulldogs VFLW senior coach Sean Kavanagh gives his thoughts on the club’s upcoming Swisse Wellness VFL Women’s season.
2018 FINISH: 6th (7-7 record)
2018 BEST AND FAIREST: 1. Naomi Ferres / 2. Ashleigh Guest / 3. Libby Birch
2018 TEAM OF THE YEAR SELECTIONS: Libby Birch
2018 AFL WOMEN’S DRAFTEES: Lauren Butler (Collingwood), Jessie Davies (Western Bulldogs)
OTHER CURRENT AFL WOMEN’S DRAFTEES FROM CLUB (as VU Western Spurs):
* CLICK HERE for information on purchasing a 2019 membership for Western Bulldogs and other VFL Women’s clubs.
KEY RECRUITS (non-AFLW-listed)
Ellie Gavalas (23yo in 2019, from Marcellin OC): “Ellie is an inside midfielder with explosive speed. She loves a goal and her attack on the footy has been a real highlight this pre-season.”
Katelyn Betts (21yo in 2019, from Mount Evelyn): “Caitlin is a similar player to Ellie. Coming through half back, her ability to find the footy and hit up targets with her foot skills is very good. She’s also displayed a really high footy IQ.”
Jessica Crundall (21yo in 2019, from Donvale): “Jess will play as a mid-sized half forward. Her marking skills and athleticism as well as her ability to win the ball at ground level have made her a standout through our practice matches.”
PRE-SEASON PERFORMERS
Mickayla Ward (33yo in 2019, nine VFLW games): “Mickayla is coming back from a serious shoulder injury and has progressed slowly through the pre-season. She’ll play as a key forward and hopefully move her way into the midfield as the season goes on.”
Mary Sandral (20yo in 2019, one VFLW game) and Simone Ruedin (27yo in 2019, five VFLW games): “We’re looking for continued progress from Mary and Simone this year. Both will play in key positions after having injury-free pre-seasons. They’re super fit and ready to make an impact.”
AFLW DRAFT PROSPECTS
“I’d be hoping any of those six players I’ve mentioned could become genuine AFLW Draft prospects this year.”
LEADERSHIP MATERIAL
“We’ll be looking to have our leadership group sorted in the week before our first match (Round 2).
“There are some natural leaders in the group, like Mickayla Ward (see above), and they’ll work in combination with some of our returning AFLW players as well.”
TEAM STRENGTHS
“We’ve had a fairly substantial turnover of our list; we had a talent ID day late last year which saw an influx of new players. Their energy around our playing group and their willingness to take on new ideas, new structures and new game plans over the summer has been fantastic.
“Our whole focus is our ability to put pressure on the opposition and make the opposition turn the ball over. We want to be really tough to play against.”
ASSISTANT COACHING PANEL
HEADLINE YOU WANT TO SEE
“‘Western Bulldogs VFLW girls a new breed’. There’ll be new beginnings and opportunities in our second year at VFLW level since coming over from the VU Western Spurs. The program is only getting bigger and better.”
New Western Bulldogs VFLW senior coach Sean Kavanagh gives his thoughts on the club’s upcoming Swisse Wellness VFL Women’s season.
2018 FINISH: 6th (7-7 record)
2018 BEST AND FAIREST: 1. Naomi Ferres / 2. Ashleigh Guest / 3. Libby Birch
2018 TEAM OF THE YEAR SELECTIONS: Libby Birch
2018 AFL WOMEN’S DRAFTEES: Lauren Butler (Collingwood), Jessie Davies (Western Bulldogs)
OTHER CURRENT AFL WOMEN’S DRAFTEES FROM CLUB (as VU Western Spurs):
- Selected in 2016: Ashleigh Guest (GWS/Melbourne), Ainslie Kemp (Melbourne), Sarah Lampard (Melbourne), Shelley Scott (Melbourne)
- 2017: Naomi Ferres* (Western Bulldogs)
https://twitter.com/BulldogsW* CLICK HERE for information on purchasing a 2019 membership for Western Bulldogs and other VFL Women’s clubs.
KEY RECRUITS (non-AFLW-listed)
Ellie Gavalas (23yo in 2019, from Marcellin OC): “Ellie is an inside midfielder with explosive speed. She loves a goal and her attack on the footy has been a real highlight this pre-season.”
Katelyn Betts (21yo in 2019, from Mount Evelyn): “Caitlin is a similar player to Ellie. Coming through half back, her ability to find the footy and hit up targets with her foot skills is very good. She’s also displayed a really high footy IQ.”
Jessica Crundall (21yo in 2019, from Donvale): “Jess will play as a mid-sized half forward. Her marking skills and athleticism as well as her ability to win the ball at ground level have made her a standout through our practice matches.”
PRE-SEASON PERFORMERS
Mickayla Ward (33yo in 2019, nine VFLW games): “Mickayla is coming back from a serious shoulder injury and has progressed slowly through the pre-season. She’ll play as a key forward and hopefully move her way into the midfield as the season goes on.”
Mary Sandral (20yo in 2019, one VFLW game) and Simone Ruedin (27yo in 2019, five VFLW games): “We’re looking for continued progress from Mary and Simone this year. Both will play in key positions after having injury-free pre-seasons. They’re super fit and ready to make an impact.”
AFLW DRAFT PROSPECTS
“I’d be hoping any of those six players I’ve mentioned could become genuine AFLW Draft prospects this year.”
LEADERSHIP MATERIAL
“We’ll be looking to have our leadership group sorted in the week before our first match (Round 2).
“There are some natural leaders in the group, like Mickayla Ward (see above), and they’ll work in combination with some of our returning AFLW players as well.”
TEAM STRENGTHS
“We’ve had a fairly substantial turnover of our list; we had a talent ID day late last year which saw an influx of new players. Their energy around our playing group and their willingness to take on new ideas, new structures and new game plans over the summer has been fantastic.
“Our whole focus is our ability to put pressure on the opposition and make the opposition turn the ball over. We want to be really tough to play against.”
ASSISTANT COACHING PANEL
- Rohenna Young (from Old Xaverians)
- Other positions still TBC
HEADLINE YOU WANT TO SEE
“‘Western Bulldogs VFLW girls a new breed’. There’ll be new beginnings and opportunities in our second year at VFLW level since coming over from the VU Western Spurs. The program is only getting bigger and better.”
