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Title: AFLW thread
Post by: one-eyed on February 04, 2017, 01:30:11 AM
A full house last night at Princes Park for the first ever AFL Women's league match.

CARLTON                 3.0    4.1    6.1    7.4  (46)
COLLINGWOOD        1.2    1.4    1.5    1.5  (11)

GOALS
Carlton: Vescio 4, Arnell, Davey, Jakobsson
Collingwood: Garner

BEST
Carlton: Davey, Vescio, Exon, Jakobsson, Arnell, Keryk
Collingwood: D'Arcy, Chiocci, Barden, White

Official crowd: 24,568 at Ikon Park, Carlton

The AFL officially declared a lock out at 8pm, midway through the first quarter. League CEO Gillon McLachlan made an announcement to the crowd at quarter time to address the situation. McLachlan also ventured outside the ground to apologise to the 1000-2000 estimated people unable to get into the venue, based on the advice of Victoria Police. The AFL, of course, moved the historic first match of from Olympic Park Oval to Ikon Park due to concerns over the size of the Magpies' ground. McLachlan said; "It's an amazing turnout and clearly we're a little overwhelmed by the response."

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-02-03/blue-ribbon-day-for-aflw-as-carlton-downs-collingwood-in-inaugural-match
Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: Diocletian on February 04, 2017, 02:24:52 AM
Seven goals to one - sounds like a real cracker.... :clapping

Anyway, why would we give a stuff? Richmond isn't even involved in this competition.
Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: Damo on February 04, 2017, 08:33:19 AM
I watched bits and pieces of the game and won't watch again. Far worse than local park footy.
Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: 🏅Dooks on February 04, 2017, 09:16:54 AM
Set aside some time to watch it.

I wasnt entertained. Standard was alot poorer than i expected and my expectations were low. Others may disagree.

It has a place and should be kept but once the novelty wears off i suspect it will be near empty stands.
Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: WilliamPowell on February 04, 2017, 08:12:41 PM
Currently at the Whitten Oval.

Wish our blokes attacked contests and tackled like they are out here this evening
Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: (•))(©™ on February 04, 2017, 08:49:49 PM
Currently at the Whitten Oval.

Wish our blokes attacked contests and tackled like they are out here this evening

LMFAO.
Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on February 06, 2017, 12:24:58 AM
Currently at the Whitten Oval.

Wish our blokes attacked contests and tackled like they are out here this evening

LMFAO.

LMFAO
Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: Assange Tiger 😎 on February 06, 2017, 10:58:06 PM
The standard was horrendous
Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: 🏅Dooks on February 07, 2017, 05:54:37 PM
Currently at the Whitten Oval.

Wish our blokes attacked contests and tackled like they are out here this evening

In defence of WP that's probably the main positive evident thing about Aflw - the have a crack.

The standard of skill is pretty low atm but. Some can't even kick 25-30m let alone hit a target.
Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: WilliamPowell on February 07, 2017, 07:32:05 PM
Currently at the Whitten Oval.

Wish our blokes attacked contests and tackled like they are out here this evening

In defence of WP that's probably the main positive evident thing about Aflw - the have a crack.

The standard of skill is pretty low atm but. Some can't even kick 25-30m let alone hit a target.

Agree, never said the skill level was outstanding. Actually not surprised by that part of it TBBH

But their attack on the contest is superior to what alot of their male counterparts dish up each week

Having watched a game live I have to say it's alot better to watch live. Atmosphere is fantastic was just a really fun night.

If people can, would suggest they go and have a look
Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: Assange Tiger 😎 on February 07, 2017, 07:35:27 PM
Not sure.

The men would get crucified by 'experts' if they dropped some of the marks some of the girls are dropping under little to no physical pressure
Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: 🏅Dooks on February 07, 2017, 07:55:13 PM
Currently at the Whitten Oval.

Wish our blokes attacked contests and tackled like they are out here this evening

In defence of WP that's probably the main positive evident thing about Aflw - the have a crack.

The standard of skill is pretty low atm but. Some can't even kick 25-30m let alone hit a target.

Agree, never said the skill level was outstanding. Actually not surprised by that part of it TBBH

But their attack on the contest is superior to what alot of their male counterparts dish up each week

Having watched a game live I have to say it's alot better to watch live. Atmosphere is fantastic was just a really fun night.

If people can, would suggest they go and have a look

I think the statement thats its a better live game is taking it a bit far due to poor skills. And no i havent been to a game but watched them on tv.
Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: WilliamPowell on February 07, 2017, 08:17:09 PM
Currently at the Whitten Oval.

Wish our blokes attacked contests and tackled like they are out here this evening

In defence of WP that's probably the main positive evident thing about Aflw - the have a crack.

The standard of skill is pretty low atm but. Some can't even kick 25-30m let alone hit a target.

Agree, never said the skill level was outstanding. Actually not surprised by that part of it TBBH

But their attack on the contest is superior to what alot of their male counterparts dish up each week

Having watched a game live I have to say it's alot better to watch live. Atmosphere is fantastic was just a really fun night.

If people can, would suggest they go and have a look

I think the statement thats its a better live game is taking it a bit far due to poor skills. And no i havent been to a game but watched them on tv.

I mean watching it live as opposed to watching it on TV; it's a better spectacle.
Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: 🏅Dooks on February 07, 2017, 08:20:07 PM
Currently at the Whitten Oval.

Wish our blokes attacked contests and tackled like they are out here this evening

In defence of WP that's probably the main positive evident thing about Aflw - the have a crack.

The standard of skill is pretty low atm but. Some can't even kick 25-30m let alone hit a target.

Agree, never said the skill level was outstanding. Actually not surprised by that part of it TBBH

But their attack on the contest is superior to what alot of their male counterparts dish up each week

Having watched a game live I have to say it's alot better to watch live. Atmosphere is fantastic was just a really fun night.

If people can, would suggest they go and have a look

I think the statement thats its a better live game is taking it a bit far due to poor skills. And no i havent been to a game but watched them on tv.

I mean watching it live as opposed to watching it on TV; it's a better spectacle.

Ok yep.
Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: mightytiges on February 08, 2017, 01:52:12 AM
The noticeable tactical difference is the switch of play across HB. Unless you have a teammate free then it's a very risky in the women's version as their kicking lacks the power and speed through the air to make a clean transition (having said that plenty of our boys love the slow up and under kick across HB  :P ). I felt the use of hands and handball receives to runners splitting the lines worked better for a quick transition in the women's game. Carlton appeared to use tactic well whereas Collingwood just went the aimless bomb forward 1960s style which was easily picked off.
Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: tdy on February 09, 2017, 06:10:50 PM
It's early days. They ought to play it mid week then they'd get a TV audience if it's mid afl season
Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: one-eyed on March 01, 2017, 06:20:09 PM
Forget about seeing a Richmond team in the AFLW for a few years.

NO AFLW EXPANSION IN 2018

THERE will be no new teams in the AFLW next season after chief executive Gillon McLachlan today reiterated new licenses wouldn't be available until 2019 at the earliest.

The success of the women's league has surpassed expectations and clubs without a team are keen to get involved as soon as possible.

"Pretty much off the table (expansion in 2018)," he said at a Melbourne Press Club lunch today.

"I believe we need to consolidate for the year … and then expand again in the 2019 season.

"We continue to discuss that, but that’s where we are today.

"I said to the clubs who made a submission for a licence in the first instance – there was 13 submissions, five clubs who missed who will be the first cab off the rank.

"We need to make sure we are running at speed and we maintain the right standard and deal with that.

"There’s a lot of clubs who really want licences and I accept that, and of course you’re always having discussions but we’re pretty keen to also consolidate."

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/more-news/afl-daily-live-rolling-footy-news-from-around-australia/news-story/f8294d43a5da57d5385629486a7cd0c3
Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: Yeahright on March 01, 2017, 10:44:53 PM
The dude with the weird username that has brackets will be happy with that.
Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: mightytiges on March 25, 2017, 11:43:12 PM
Good hard fought down to the wire inaugural Women's Grand Final in front of a crowd of 15k. The AFL will be rapt.   
Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: Diocletian on March 26, 2017, 12:30:22 PM
Will fold in 5 years....
Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: Yeahright on March 26, 2017, 09:39:49 PM
Didn't even know the final was on. No one gives a shyte since the real stuff has started
Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: Chuck17 on March 26, 2017, 09:42:03 PM
Would be double the interest rate if they played in lingerie
Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: Diocletian on March 26, 2017, 10:59:50 PM
....only if they started mainly recruiting from outside the sport, Chucky.... :shh
Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: Yeahright on March 26, 2017, 11:48:07 PM
Sarah Perkins :wub :wub
Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: tony_montana on March 27, 2017, 12:06:54 PM
Good hard fought down to the wire inaugural Women's Grand Final in front of a crowd of 15k. The AFL will be rapt.

Did anyone pay to get in?
Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: mightytiges on March 27, 2017, 09:15:45 PM
Good hard fought down to the wire inaugural Women's Grand Final in front of a crowd of 15k. The AFL will be rapt.

Did anyone pay to get in?
The late shift to Metricon meant it was free entry. Still the crowd was 25% higher than what the men's derby got later that night.

Will fold in 5 years....
Highly unlikely given the AFL would've originally budgeted to pay for everything and not banked on the publicity and interest the AFLW actually got.  In the battle for sporting media attention all year round, the AFLW provides the AFL with more content to promote during February/March before the men's comp. starts. In time, it will also boost participation numbers in the game as more and more girls take up footy at lower levels now there's a pathway to playing professionally. Numbers speak to sponsors, governments, etc = more $$$ into the sport. 
Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: tony_montana on March 28, 2017, 10:28:00 PM
surprise surprise it was free entry..

tbh I just cant ever see it becoming strong in junior participation - reckon netball, soccer and basketball will always be the pick of the sports by the parents
Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: Francois Jackson on March 29, 2017, 06:59:53 PM
So glad to see aflw leading the way in "equality" with a shot of 2 descent looking girls passing on the herald sun

Blobbo the best journo going around
Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: Penelope on March 30, 2017, 11:50:37 AM
surprise surprise it was free entry..

tbh I just cant ever see it becoming strong in junior participation - reckon netball, soccer and basketball will always be the pick of the sports by the parents
It's quickly becoming the pick of the sport for the girls though.

Participation is growing at a phenomenal rate.

Interest may wane in the top level comp as the novelty value wears off, but from a participation point of view at lower levers it is growing exponentially, and clubs that don't embrace it do so at their own risk.

Talking to someone from an eastern suburbs club on the weekend that has recently started up a netball and womens team. The two dont seem to be conflicting with each other at all, and many women are playing in both for the club.
Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: mightytiges on April 02, 2017, 06:03:16 PM
surprise surprise it was free entry..

tbh I just cant ever see it becoming strong in junior participation - reckon netball, soccer and basketball will always be the pick of the sports by the parents
It's quickly becoming the pick of the sport for the girls though.

Participation is growing at a phenomenal rate.

Interest may wane in the top level comp as the novelty value wears off, but from a participation point of view at lower levers it is growing exponentially, and clubs that don't embrace it do so at their own risk.

Talking to someone from an eastern suburbs club on the weekend that has recently started up a netball and womens team. The two dont seem to be conflicting with each other at all, and many women are playing in both for the club.
Yep. This is from the local paper:

Women’s football booming

Jon Andrews,
Bayside Leader
2 April, 2017


MORE than 1200 women have registered to play in the first female Victorian Amateur Football Association competition, highlighting the soaring success of grassroots girls footy.

VAFA board member and former Bayside Mayor Felicity Frederico said the strong numbers meant it was the largest female football competition in Australia.

She said with the recent achievements of the national AFLW season, the hunger for women to get involved was inspiring.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/inner-south/campaigns/more-than-1200-girls-register-to-take-the-field-in-first-womens-vafa-season/news-story/19d003ec25bf78ac44e36fcbffb7e603
Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: tony_montana on April 06, 2017, 07:25:27 AM
Instead of heresay and a broad statement in the news, I'd like to see see some cold hard facts and figures. 18 months ago they were way behind. There would be a spike now bc of the novelty factor, but once that wears off I stand by my statement that i cant ever see football getting anywhere near, soccer, netball and basketball in junior girls participation numbers
Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: mightytiges on April 07, 2017, 11:21:17 PM
Instead of heresay and a broad statement in the news, I'd like to see see some cold hard facts and figures. 18 months ago they were way behind. There would be a spike now bc of the novelty factor, but once that wears off I stand by my statement that i cant ever see football getting anywhere near, soccer, netball and basketball in junior girls participation numbers
Girl participation numbers aren't that high compared to boys (except for netball). Soccer's huge growth has been more with boys.

The participation numbers for girls (organised sport outside of school hours) - Jan 2016:

Swimming      710k
Netball           324k
Dancing (rec) 308k
Gymnastics   264k
Soccer          136k
Athletics        112k
Basketball     111k
Tennis           108k
Dance Sport    86k
Aussie Rules    45k

Children in total out of interest:

Swimming    1,379k
Soccer            674k
Aussie Rules    366k 

(ahead of Netball, Basketball, Cricket)

https://www.clearinghouseforsport.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/735239/34648_AusPlay_summary_report_accessible2.pdf


So if the AFLW can lead to more girls joining clubs and playing Aussie Rules then it may push girl participation numbers to not far behind sports like Soccer and Basketball. Netball is far ahead the No.1 girls team sport but more girls playing Aussie Rules should mean Aussie Rules will continue to have higher total (boys+girls) numbers than Netball.

ps. The main thing is kids play sport btw and IMHO try playing as many different sports as possible. I know I played Cricket (summer) & Soccer (winter) on Saturday morning before heading off to watch the footy (all games were 2pm start in the 80s :oldguy ). That was followed by kick-to-kick on the ground and a kick in the backyard or local park on Sunday. The good thing about the AFLW is it doesn't necessarily prevent even professional sportswomen from playing professional soccer, basketball, netball, cricket, etc as well.     
Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: one-eyed on April 14, 2017, 05:55:57 PM
'AFLW a hit with fans, corporates - but real test begins in season two'

By Arvind Hickman
adspace.com.au
11 April 2017


The inaugural AFLW season has exceeded the expectations of sports sponsorship agents and the competition's official broadcaster, but the real test will now be sustaining first season momentum to grow the game.

The competition produced average crowds of 7,000 and free-to-air viewership on par with the bigger WBBL games.

In the first weekend, the four games broadcast had a national reach of 2.6 million viewers, with the match between Carlton and Collingwood attracting an average metro audience of 593,000. The first game of the season was so popular that fans were locked out after the 24,000 seat Ikon Park reached capacity well before kick off.

Ratings on Seven's coverage fell away in subsequent weeks but still maintained a metro average of just above 270,000 over eight games, fuelled by strong interest in Melbourne (accounting for an average of 211,000).

Fox Sports attracted an average of 64,040 across its 25 games. The grand final between eventual champions Adelaide and Brisbane attracted a metro audience of 360,000.

Seven's network director of sports sales Patrick Moloughney recently told AdNews interest in the women’s game has even given the code more talkability and a longer lead in period to engage the corporate sector in the lead up to the men's footy season.

Moloughney adds that the women's game has not only attracted new fans, but also brought new brands to the sport.

Exceeded expectations


Gemba Goup head of strategy for Asia-Pacific, Craig Roberts, tells AdNews the level of interest, media coverage and positivity around the AFLW certainly exceeded his expectations.

“Whether or not it’s bringing significant new sponsorship money into the industry just yet, brands have certainly been willing to align with the AFLW at both League and club level,” he says

“For a new competition, it’s difficult to know what success really looks like and the real test will be sustaining momentum into future seasons. But overall, the attendances and ratings have been similar to the WBBL in its launch season.”

That said, Roberts points out that in reality the AFLW is not a mass reach proposition in the way the traditional, established sports properties are.

“But it’s an opportunity for some brands that might not typically be associated with sport, or men’s sport in particular, to align their brands with sport and tap into the passionate audiences that sport brings,” he adds.

“There’s also positive sentiment around being early backers and supporters of elite women’s sport, so for brands like NAB who took a bit of a risk in sponsoring a new property, they can use AFLW to help position themselves as innovators and active supporters of female athletes and competitions. This in turn helps to build their corporate social responsibility footprint as underwriters of a new national competition.”


A 'watershed' year


In a comment piece for AdNews today, The Bastion Collective CEO Jack Watts believes the past year has been a watershed moment for women's sport and “savvy sponsors” are now expanding their remit to include women's teams as well as men.

Aside from NAB, Holden sponsors both Collingwood teams and Visy and Hyundai sponsor both Carlton teams.

“Women’s sport is also attracting new sponsors, including blue-chip companies such as Priceline (AFL), Nissan (grassroots netball league), and Suncorp (Suncorp Super Netball league),” Watts adds.

Then there's the likes of global insurer Aon, which has signed on as a shirt sponsor of women's rugby and as a naming sponsor of a new universities competition while Rebel has heavily backed women's Big Bash League.

“Over the next three years, we will see the industry consolidate as it continues its upward trajectory,” adds Watts, who's firm helps brands plan and execute sports sponsorship.

“With major sponsors on board and multi-year broadcasting deals in place, women’s sport will go from strength to strength. My tip for big brands wanting to invest is women’s sport grassroots leagues – this is the major growth opportunity for 2017-18.”


An 'arms race'


Although the AFLW had a great opening season, the code won't have it its own way. More than 100,000 attended the second season of the Women’s Big Bash League, with another 1.5 million watching online.

While for the first round of the Suncorp Super Netball, 19,559 spectators were in attendance and 850,000 watched all four games at peak viewership.

“Our research shows that interest in the AFLW overall is in line with the other major national women’s competitions – netball and cricket. Interest in AFLW is higher than in the W-League soccer and the WNBL basketball league,” Roberts points out.

“Among AFL fanatics, about 38% are very interested in the AFLW. and I’m sure the AFL will be hoping that more of their core fan base convert their interest across to the women’s competition next year.

The real test will come in the second season to see if the AFLW can maintain or broaden interest levels or whether it will drop away as the novelty factor wears off.

This will require an investment in female talent pathways to improve the depth and quality of the game.

“It’s created a bit of an arms race and a battle for talent for elite female athletes. And it’s brought a lot of attention to women’s sport more broadly which can only help to grow the category.”

http://www.adnews.com.au/news/aflw-a-hit-with-fans-corporates-but-real-test-begins-in-season-two#jWZCuMgh7dCV3u2q.99
Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: one-eyed on February 02, 2018, 03:59:54 PM
THE PRIZE at stake in the NAB AFLW is more than a cup; it's the hearts and minds of the code's newest fan base – five to 12-year-old girls.

And that's why so many are keen to breath in the fresh AFLW air.

One of those waiting in the wings is Richmond. The Tigers have got a license, but have to bide their time until 2020.

President Peggy O'Neal concedes there's been a lot of jostling among clubs.

"We wanted a women's team from the start," O'Neal told AFL.com.au.

"The mood around the table was, we all want a team right now," she added when reflecting on the conversation among club presidents.

"It was very competitive and we were all thinking why not us?"

And for O'Neal, forced to deal with premiership player Nathan Broad's social media antics in the wake of the Grand Final, having more woman at the club can only help the Tigers' culture evolve.

"Having more woman around the place makes it a better place to come to work," she said.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-02-02/aflw-prize-more-than-the-premiership-cup
Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: Chuck17 on February 02, 2018, 04:47:14 PM
Just quietly i wish there was a filter button on the AFL site and media sites that could be pressed to filter out the AFLW articles.
Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: Diocletian on February 02, 2018, 11:30:17 PM
22-14 in dry conditions, wow wee must have been an amazing defensive effort by both sides...... :clapping

Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: Chuck17 on February 03, 2018, 09:23:28 PM
22-14 in dry conditions, wow wee must have been an amazing defensive effort by both sides...... :clapping

Well the free flowing scoring picked up in the Lions Crows game 31-19
Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on February 04, 2018, 11:31:28 PM
 :yawn
Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: (•))(©™ on February 05, 2018, 12:23:46 AM
It's early days. They ought to play it mid week then they'd get a TV audience if it's mid afl season

Because people enjoy watching awkward bodies, cumbersomely lumbering after a competitive ball at local division, under 14 level?

Throw in identity politics as the catalyst and to detract from the lack of talent and natural ability and they won't be able to denounce the concept in any way, shape or manner.

It's hilarious. 😂
Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: cub on February 05, 2018, 07:22:01 AM
Just quietly i wish there was a filter button on the AFL site and media sites that could be pressed to filter out the AFLW articles.
This
Never seen something so lame get so much exposure
Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: one-eyed on February 07, 2018, 07:05:54 PM
THE AFL has sent an extraordinary memo, calling for AFLW coaches to adjust their tactics this weekend in order to reduce congestion.

Foxfooty.com.au has obtained the memo, which was sent by AFL football operations boss Steve Hocking to the eight clubs with AFLW teams, that asks for coaches to instruct less players to surround stoppages in Round 2.

(https://cdn.newsapi.com.au/image/v1/043f28fae09e82cc9fd1c6b1d6c01970)
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/jess-wuetschner-slams-afl-memo-calling-for-aflw-coaches-to-adjust-tactics-to-reduce-congestion/news-story/4bce24d5624c10bf0b99d34062f10ab0
Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: Diocletian on February 18, 2018, 04:37:30 PM
Heh...

(https://cdndata.bigfooty.com/2018/02/459488_08befc4877fc388fdb0454f68cc183a6.png)

Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: one-eyed on February 19, 2018, 07:33:21 PM
Tigers AFLW football boss Kate Sheahan heaps pressure on Pies coach.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/afl/tigers-aflw-football-boss-kate-sheahan-heaps-pressure-on-pies-coach-20180219-p4z0vr.html
Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: Chuck17 on April 11, 2022, 02:08:22 PM
After a studious and careful review of the scoring levels in the AFLW I believe they need to take the goal posts out and put them halfway between where the goal posts use to be and the point posts.
Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: Francois Jackson on September 10, 2022, 09:47:22 PM
Leigh Matthews goes BANG

https://twitter.com/simonsperling/status/1568437754048188416?s=46&t=0lUejhOVEXZfhw-VQPwsxA
Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: Damo on September 10, 2022, 10:42:49 PM
Leigh Matthews goes BANG

https://twitter.com/simonsperling/status/1568437754048188416?s=46&t=0lUejhOVEXZfhw-VQPwsxA

He was too nice
Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: Andyy on September 11, 2022, 12:51:12 AM
I watched about half the Cats / Pies game and jeez what a snorefest.
Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: Damo on September 11, 2022, 10:53:31 AM
I watched about half the Cats / Pies game and jeez what a snorefest.

The sport isn’t ready and will take time
Diluting it with too many teams too early was a big BIG mistake
Truly , as a spectacle it’s a lower quality than a reserves game in the outback
Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: Francois Jackson on September 11, 2022, 11:37:21 AM
It is so boring it’s not funny. I’ve tried, but it’s as bad as what the a league is now.

Would rather watch paint dry to be fair.
Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: Andyy on September 11, 2022, 12:41:56 PM
I watched about half the Cats / Pies game and jeez what a snorefest.

The sport isn’t ready and will take time
Diluting it with too many teams too early was a big BIG mistake
Truly , as a spectacle it’s a lower quality than a reserves game in the outback

Yep I agree and have said it myself. They're expanding too quick. Would be a better game to watch with half the teams.

I don't even think we should have 18 mens teams ffs
Title: Re: AFLW thread
Post by: one-eyed on September 20, 2023, 08:34:27 PM
The soon-to-be-confirmed length of future AFLW seasons:

2024: 11 home & away games (potentially 12, pending 2023 crowds) + finals

2025: 12 H & A games + finals

2026-28: Min 12 H & A games, max 14. Dependent on key metrics (crowds, broadcast audience etc) + finals.

@1116sen

https://twitter.com/tommorris32/status/1704368423005049256