News Welcome to the Collingwood Women's Team!

[TradeDraft]

So we will find out Tommorow IF the AFL does the Right thing and give us 1 of the Licenses

 

[Kappa]

Will the club be releasing a financial model of the team?

How much is this costing us and what do we expect to get back?

 

[MightyPies2010]

Will the club be releasing a financial model of the team?

How much is this costing us and what do we expect to get back?

We are hoping to develop talent for our AFL team...

(Sorry, couldn't resist )

 

[jmac70]

It only took three posts for the most obvious joke to appear.

 

[unplugged]

Hopefully at least one of our hundred-gamers is on their game.

 

[CFC2010]

At least we will get to hear from our CEO again.........haven't heard from him since our Netball license.

Should be a riveting Press Conference......

 

[unplugged]

Does anyone know how this will actually work, with regards to who gets access to what players?

I'm assuming there'll be a draft to pick up the currently non-listed players around the country, but what about the ones already playing for the Dees/Dogs (Daisy Pearce, etc.)? I'm sure that those 2 teams won't keep all their players... if we are to assume that those 2 clubs will get a license.

 

[CFC2010]

Does anyone know how this will actually work, with regards to who gets access to what players?

I'm assuming there'll be a draft to pick up the currently non-listed players around the country, but what about the ones already playing for the Dees/Dogs (Daisy Pearce, etc.)? I'm sure that those 2 teams won't keep all their players... if we are to assume that those 2 clubs will get a license.

I am guessing it will be similar to the following.......The poaching wars: Collingwood v Richmond

Refer below

http://forever.collingwoodfc.com.au/the-poaching-wars-collingwood-v-richmond/

 

[FireKrakouer]

Anyone know when this gets announced?

Edit, according to Collingwood FB it's announced at 11am. Let's get the pitchforks ready for if we're denied a licence.

 

[Baltimore Jack]

So is today one of those days that this a good thing for Collingwood or is it one of those days that this is a stupid idea and a waste?

Dave can you start a Facebook Group so we can tell?

 

[mattys123]

Does anyone know how this will actually work, with regards to who gets access to what players?

I'm assuming there'll be a draft to pick up the currently non-listed players around the country, but what about the ones already playing for the Dees/Dogs (Daisy Pearce, etc.)? I'm sure that those 2 teams won't keep all their players... if we are to assume that those 2 clubs will get a license.

There's going to be some sort of structure to each team.

I believe it's similar to this;

2 elite players per team (free agents)
A group of 5-6 next level players (through a draft)
The rest of the list made up of the "others".

The 2 elite players are said to be earning over 100k a year, so full time professionals that can sustain themselves through football alone.

We will find out the real details after 11 though.

It's as much a marketing tool as anything, to get more women/girls involved with the club at both a playing and membership level.

Long overdue.

 

[Aucklander]

This page has some good info and the thread is a good read for those interested.

 

[76woodenspooners]

I can see the press conference now ...

Ed: "Today is a very proud day for the Collingwood Football Club, and for women's sport in Australia ..."

Reporter: "Does Nathan Buckley's role remain tenable? ..."

 

[unplugged]

There's going to be some sort of structure to each team.

I believe it's similar to this;

2 elite players per team (free agents)
A group of 5-6 next level players (through a draft)
The rest of the list made up of the "others".

The 2 elite players are said to be earning over 100k a year, so full time professionals that can sustain themselves through football alone.

We will find out the real details after 11 though.

It's as much a marketing tool as anything, to get more women/girls involved with the club at both a playing and membership level.

Long overdue.

I just saw the marquee players arrangement. Interesting that the one we picked is 34 years old.

No idea if she can play, coach, or whatever, but interesting nonetheless.

I think we'll need some early success if we really want current Collingwood supporters to have much interest.

 

[jefffff34]

Adelaide
Brisbane
Carlton
Collingwood
Fremantle
Greater Western Sydney
Melbourne
Western Bulldogs

 

[mattys123]

I just saw the marquee players arrangement. Interesting that the one we picked is 34 years old.

No idea if she can play, coach, or whatever, but interesting nonetheless.

I think we'll need some early success if we really want current Collingwood supporters to have much interest.

I haven't seen the marquees yet, but am guessing that the 34 year old is Meg Hutchins, our womens football manager (as unveiled a month or so back).

And yeah it will be important for any team to start with a strong team to gather support.

 

[FireKrakouer]

You beauty!! Also EAD Richmond and Geelong

http://m.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news...augural-eightteam-season-20160614-gpj7yv.html

 

[WatsamattaU]

Does anyone know how this will actually work, with regards to who gets access to what players?

I'm assuming there'll be a draft to pick up the currently non-listed players around the country, but what about the ones already playing for the Dees/Dogs (Daisy Pearce, etc.)? I'm sure that those 2 teams won't keep all their players... if we are to assume that those 2 clubs will get a license.

I've been told that they get to choose 7 so players that they want to keep, and the rest go into the draft.

 

[ChubbyGallon]

At least the womens team are a lock to make the top 8 next year..

 

[TradeDraft]

I can see the press conference now ...

Ed: "Today is a very proud day for the Collingwood Football Club, and for women's sport in Australia ..."

Reporter: "Does Nathan Buckley's role remain tenable? ..."

Shows how little the Media care about them
Womens League.

That pretty Pathetic

 

[CFC2010]

Shows how little the Media care about them
Womens League.

That pretty Pathetic

He was joking Dave!

 

[JB1975]

Lots of unknowns about the women's comp, not least for our club, and there'll be some teething problems. But the spirit is there, and the skills and competitiveness of the competition will only get better as the competition cements itself. This is a fantastic day for the game.

 

[TradeDraft]

He was joking Dave!

Gotta Ya

 

[Smoky]

Will watch, will support.

Great news.

Go Pies!

 

[Mkcaptain]

I can see the press conference now ...

Ed: "Today is a very proud day for the Collingwood Football Club, and for women's sport in Australia ..."

Reporter: "Does Nathan Buckley's role remain tenable? ..."

You weren't too far off the mark. The last question was "Ed, we can't let you go without asking you about your men's team. Um... its not... it hasn't been the best of years..."