MSB ROYS
Brownlow Medallist
I agree that there were some strange decisions but not too different to an average AFLW game really. Problem with most supporters is that they watch players for their team and see the most minor infringements. On the flipside, this means they are not watching the opposition as closely. Adelaide did try to break a lot of tackles and/or fend, which gives the umpires an reason to penalise them. Also, the umpires didn't cause Adelaide's structure to fall apart in the second half or cause the Lions to kick and handball straight to the Crows' defenders moving forward in the first half.
Bidell's problem was that she didn't go back far enough off the mark, but still took a step and changed her mind. Sometimes they are let go and should have at least tried to kick it. Mistakes deep in defence are also magnified.
Bidell's problem was that she didn't go back far enough off the mark, but still took a step and changed her mind. Sometimes they are let go and should have at least tried to kick it. Mistakes deep in defence are also magnified.