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The facilities would be built in the southeast corner of the complex. It would be a 2min walk to the main oval, not 10. We know this because of the plans the CRRT first unveiled 3-4 years ago, well before MFC got involved, which indicates what space they're willing to transform and where they...

Yep, the winner of Melb v NM will now be in the box seat after today's upset.

In terms of the seeding for the prelim, indeed it would be Melbourne (assuming they win on Sunday) having a home PF against Adelaide if the Crows lose this weekend (and then win their SF). Certainly that would be the best way of controlling one's fate. But it's not the most likely scenario to...

Nah if Adelaide makes the GF, it'll be in Adelaide, no matter what finals path they take.

The quirk of it all is that the winner of this match likely loses any chance of determining the grand final venue. Whereas the loser is thrust into a "control your destiny" situation, assigned with beating Adelaide in a PF which would guarantee a Vic GF.

Further: Ikon has proper lights, whereas Casey is reliant on the temp stuff. And you'll notice the 2 Ikon games are at night, whereas the 3 Casey games are afternoon slots. It appears to be the one unequivocal improvement to the fixture this year, noting St Kilda don't have games under their...

It was specifically aimed at Carlton, particularly obvious in the context of the sentence which was about getting the best out of players. But all clubs have outside-the-cap arrangements in place, which fall entirely within the rules. And even the rules can be blurred, cf. the case of Daisy's...

I believe Ikon Park's lights, rather than relying on temporary ones at Casey Fields, were the number one factor. But I guess that will be put to the test next week, because by the same logic Richmond's home semi should definitely also be Friday night at Ikon Park.

Adelaide and Brisbane still have to play each other in round 8. So even if % doesn't improve, top 2 is still very much for the taking for Melbourne. Another reason why % might not matter too much: If the Lions finish first and get grand final hosting rights, but there's no available/suitable...

https://www.the42.ie/blaithin-mackin-5789936-Jun2022/?utm_source=shortlink 23 years old, and I would guess decently tall at around 175cm. Named at centre half back in that 2020 All-Star team, next to Goldrick at left half back. Her older sister, by 2 years, was named Player of the Year for...

Mumma Pearce the featured article on wikipedia today.

I get what you're saying. I'm just pointing out that before planning for 2023, plans for 2022 part II need to be made first.

Jumping the gun there, since the next season will almost certainly start in the last week of August 2022. Very quick turnaround by AFLW standards, probably the silver lining from today's result.

Not that it makes any difference but just for the record... Daisy Pearce, Lauren Pearce, Paxman and Harris are the current Dees to have played at the G in the exhibition games. For the Lions there is Bates, Anderson and Koenen (plus the injured Lutkins and unavailable Wuetschner). Tyla Hanks...

I'd say Ikon Park would have an even better chance, as was the case in 2018. Point being nobody seems to be pushing to play home games there, even though it would theoretically help them prepare for a grand final by getting somewhat accustomed to the ground.

Apparently Indian players don't! But, if we go along with that premise: it's also worth asking where an AFLW grand final, featuring Melbourne as the home team, would be played. 0% chance of it being at Casey.

Plus lots of wind, very little shade and seating, and not a train station for 5 kms. The seasons are overlapping more and more each year, and double-headers have already been scheduled for other clubs on a number of occasions (including this year). It could have very easily been done for...

I'm not sure I do. I remember the boutique venue proposal for E-Gate 10-15 years ago, and I know of the monster stadium proposal for the Showgrounds about 25 years ago. But the biggest downside about Casey Fields being in the middle of nowhere is the consequent lack of historical connection to...

Better question: would supporters care more if Melbourne didn't play games in the middle of nowhere? (answer is yes) For a variety of reasons, the Round 2 game against Richmond should be played at the MCG. But it can't because the ground is scheduled to host a couple Sheffield Shield matches in...

They are still going to have to use their 4th, 5th and 6th picks (7th too, I think) which have all been significantly downgraded purely to elevate their first pick in this year's draft from a Zanker type (likely to eventually develop into a consistent high-level performer) to a Conti type ("Norm...

Clubs clearly don't believe in the women's footy myth of "new talent > old hacks". The best teenagers come in and have an immediate impact, which is no different to the men's game, but otherwise it's a hard slog to replace established players. Hence why Melbourne would've preferred to keep O'Dea...

Just to back this up with the cold hard numbers, below is a breakdown of all the scores kicked in every AFLW game so far (except for drawn matches, because they're annoying). 0-19: 1 win, 16 losses 20-29: 6 wins, 18 losses 30-39: 12 wins, 9 losses 40-49: 18 wins, 3 losses 50+: 9 wins, 0 losses

Interested to hear thoughts on 3-2-1 votes for any of the AFLW matches over the weekend in this thread: https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/bigfooty-womens-board-poty-round-6.1159708/ Still time to vote!