Watch the Blues celebrate their Round 2 victory over the Cats, Courtney Jones kicks a goal after a Geelong turnover deep in defence, Nicola Stevens receives the perfect pass from Courtney Jones and finishes off with a running goal, Elise O'Dea makes use of a rare opportunity. If its not getting tagged or tackled, I dont know what footy really is. Being able to wear it for the first time on the weekend was just amazing and I couldnt wipe the smile off my face. Carltons head of womens football Brett Munro said the club tried hard to keep the pair but would have compromised their list strategy too much if they matched Essendons offer. ML: Fremantle has started the season poorly and not without reason. The young Indigenous athlete is making waves in AFL Womens league - as both a player and champion of her culture. Its the kids you meet along the way and the difference you can make to someones life or day - whether it is driving them to training or coaching them, I think its what made me feel like a role model to them and give them someone to look up to and learn about their culture more.. SB: Richmond to beat Carlton. Exposing AFL men's fans to the AFLW competition is a fantastic idea but the AFL finals ticket pricing is far higher than the average AFLW ticket price, the AFL might need to look at ticketing the games individually. Our What Ability Day at AAMI Park was absolutely awesome! To get our first win but even better running out in the Essendon jersey for the first time I put my arm around one of my best friends Georgia Gee and we kind of just smiled at each other and said How goods this. She is undoubtedly one to watch, as she looks to lead Essendon to their debut finals series. SB: The Hawks will likely remain winless, against a much-improved Richmond who will be desperate for their first win. Im sure theyre still a little bit disappointed but Ive still got massive lifelong friends at that club and I cant wait to see them. The Lions will remain undefeated after annihilating both the Dockers and GWS by 49 and 47 respectively, and if they don't beat the Gold Coast Suns I'll eat my hat. It's hard to see the Dockers notching their first win of the season against a Bulldogs side that were limited only by their own inaccuracy in Adelaide. AFL 2023: ESPN's way-too-early predictions - Can the Cats go again? star on-baller Erin Phillips weighing up her future after the win against Melbourne on Saturday. My preference is to keep moving AFLW games to bigger stadiums but as standalone events. Both of these sides look to be early contenders for the flag, so Richmond doesn't need to be too concerned just yet. From fun times at the park, stand up paddle boarding on the river, to lunch at sushi train to top it off! Optus I thought Fremantle would fall off last season, but it looks like this year may be the tipping point in Freo. The Hawks were riddled by injury last week and have lost to the Bombers and more recently, St Kilda by 53 points, and as a new expansion side, are likely to take some time to assimilate into the competition. Its like Oh yeah theyre expansion, you get a lot of leeway in your first year, Prespakis said. Paige Scott) AFLW young gun Paige Scott joins the first ever episode of the Bonnie T & Maddy P podcast. Maddy was taken as pick three by Carlton in her debut season. Brisbane have had two huge wins and their side is looking as dominant as ever with the likes of Emily Bates and Orla O'Dwyer. And yet on Sunday morning, older sister Maddy woke up with the bragging rights in the Prespakis household after her first game against younger sister, Georgie. Conversely, Fremantle look unlikely to nab their first win of the season, while Hawthorn and the Swans will both have fantastic opportunities to create a bit of history and earn their first wins when they take on the also winless Richmond and GWS respectively. From the age of four, I havent looked back.. Last week's 5pm start for the Demons and the Kangaroos allowed the women to play at the MCG prior to the men, but realistically isn't conducive to getting fans there after work. I just keep enjoying my footy. She was pick No.3 in the 2018 AFLW national draft. Have the Tigers over-achieved? One issue is the doubleheaders being forced to start so early on a weeknight. ", Debut 15 years in the making for AFLW's new breed of role model. Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. The 2020 AFLW Best & Fairest winner entered the AFLW with a splash. AFL - Australian Football League. Carlton coach Michael Voss is confident a summer of high-intensity training will pay off in the long run. The clubs are taking advantage of the expansion signing rules to lure talent to their club with Hawthorn in the race for Brisbane Lions premiership player Emily Bates, who won the AFLWs best and fairest and MVP awards last week. Essendon is one of four new expansion sides to join the AFLW and the Bombers started their campaign in style with a 36-point win over Hawthorn last weekend. Achieving his dream and still wanting to accomplish more, Bo found passion for support work and endeavours to break down existing stigmas around disability and build a country that celebrates all abilities. The Bombers take on Carlton this week and Prespakis is expecting her old teammates to give her a hard time after some of them didnt take her departure from the Blues particularly well. However, even when the cards are stacked against you, a showing like the one they dished up against the Cats won't be one they are proud of. Throw in the fact that it looks pretty cool and it's a massive winner. When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current selection. There's just one problem. Brisbane Lions Fresh off of last weeks NAB AFLW Rising Star nomination, Georgie Prespakis was one of her sides best, finishing with 15 disposals and four clearances. Prespakis begynte spille fotball i fire r gammel gjennom Auskick-programmet i Romsey, nord-vest for Melbourne. If Richmond beat the Hawks they'll prove they can stand up against the lower to mid-tier teams. Gold Coast currently sit 9th on the ladder after a 26 point loss to the Kangaroos, and a 33 point win against the West Coast Eagles. Christian Joly from Champion Data discusses the stats that AFL clubs are keen to measure more, a new one being ubbed 'intercept returns from stoppages'. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. Adelaide are expecting to lose several players from their premiership-winning team after dominating the competition, winning three of the first five premierships decided, with their star on-baller Erin Phillips weighing up her future after the win against Melbourne on Saturday. Ranking every AFL after-the-siren winning goal since 2000, AFLW as a side hustle: How work, life and everything is impacted, Round 2 Rewind: Injuries continue to detract from the footy. Itll be awesome to see some of them. Our AFLW experts tackle some of the burning questions ahead of Round 3, including which recruit has had the biggest impact for their new club, if doubleheaders with the men's games are worth persisting with, and more. Credit: Supplied. To find out more about Maddy, click here. Matt Guelfi) Perth's very own Prince Matt Guelfi joins hosts Darcy Parish, Andrew McGrath and Brynn O'Connor in his first-ever podcast appearance. Teams. Marissa Lordanic: There are undoubtedly benefits to doubleheaders. Blues star Madison Prespakis is headed to Essendon.AFL Photos The 21-year-old will also be joined at the Bombers by Blues teammate Georgia Gee as clubs take an aggressive approach to landing new talent with Essendon joining Hawthorn, Port Adelaide and Sydney in entering the competition. Tyrepower, Brisbane Lions Dee Heslop had the best day out in Queensland with George! Would you be tempted to mention how excited, or nervous, you are to play against them? She's had an average of 23.5 disposals across the two rounds, 376 metres gained and 6.5 clearances. Patrick Cripps and Harry McKay have been rested for the final 2023 pre-season practice match. If youre looking for disability support in your community or want to find out more about What Ability, we would love to see you there! On the flip side I'm tipping another win for Melbourne to stay undefeated this weekend. Patrick Cripps and Harry McKay have been rested for the final 2023 pre-season practice match. "I know that when she lined up on me a few times on the weekend, it did make me a bit nervous that the best player in the competition was lining up on me. She's had an average of 23.5 disposals across the two rounds, 376 metres gained and 6.5 clearances. The AFL's next big stat revealed? It had nothing to do with me moving to the club or anything. It is obviously disappointing to lose Maddy and Georgia, there is no shying away from that, given our significant investment in both of them to date over the last four years and five years respectively. Carlton coach Michael Voss is confident a summer of high-intensity training will pay off in the long run. If Richmond beat the Hawks they'll prove they can stand up against the lower to mid-tier teams. Away from the heat of battle, Prespakis is effusive in her praise of the reigning best and fairest. (1:30). Luke Ball on departing St Kilda for Collingwood, the 2001 'Superdraft'. At just 19 years old, Maddy Prespakis has had a career most people can only dream about. At least. "I think playing with the boys growing up, that was probably the best thing I ever did. The combination of supreme talent plus the undeniable pride she has spoken about when it comes to playing for her childhood club has coalesced into sensational footy. It is amazing. The 10 big moments that defined the AFLW season. What they said: Harford happy with Round 2 response. We do have that leadership around us and I think if anything, it gives the young girls an opportunity to step up and make their mark. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Fresno Police Department is set to announce the arrest of a serial bombing suspect. Carlton President Luke Sayers spoke to the crowd at last night's Hall of Fame event. Adelaide Crows 1 Maddy Prespakis Now that the season has come to an unfortunate early end, we can look back on the young stars that truly found their place on the field this season. #WhatAbility #HappinessComesFirst #QLD Gee was the Blues first selection in the 2019 AFLW draft. Something that I worked on and I know now is that I need to physically prepare myself really well but also mentally prepare myself.. SB: The Hawks will likely remain winless, against a much-improved Richmond who will be desperate for their first win. Melbourne & Olympic Parks AFLW Young Guns Countdown: No. Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars? Why St Kilda's second appointment of Ross Lyon is a massive gamble, Every AFL club's trade and free agency period graded. While Prespakis is enjoying the "good vibe and culture" that new coach Harford has brought to Carlton, her own father will no doubt be watching attentively. "Maddy, who is a lifelong Bombers supporter, is a young inside midfielder who has already achieved a lot in her short career, but with our support, we are certain she can take her game to the next level, " Harvey said. Prespakis will miss Geelong's following two games against the Western Bulldogs and Essendon, for whom sister Maddy plays. Follow us on socials:Twitter - https://twitter.com/CarltonFCBluesFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Carlton-Blues-Fans-102613464439423Instagram - https://ww. #WhatAbilityAthlete #HappinessComeFirst The 10 big moments that defined the AFLW season. This day had it all! ML: The Saints will stop the rot and upset the Dogs to heap even more pressure on the team as they push for finals. A roughly $90 ticket to get into a men's match that you likely don't care about if you're a Kangaroos member, at 5pm on a Friday? 7NEWS.com.au has spoken to some of the nations most formidable females on International Womens Day. After a stellar performance against her old side over the weekend, the West Coast Eagles will need to find a way to stop her dominance on field. Jesse Robinson: In short, yes. Meet our newest What Ability Athlete! Existing clubs cant compete: Blues lose stars to expansion side Essendon. Hun gikk p Gisborne Secondary College og stttet Essendon som vokste opp. She then found herself in the TAC cup which is now the NAB league. By scheduling the games prior to the men's clashes it means there is likely to be more incidental fans, who may come early and watch the women's game or simply catch the end of it while they wait. They'll have both Tamara Luke and Lou Stephenson out with injury which is a big blow to the experience in their side. So many people love learning about it, including myself, and I think its an amazing culture to learn about - they were the first Australians.. Someone wants to be a mini Maddy. 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