Not as well publicized as the Men's, but very important for the 2019 season. It is on at the moment.
Pick 3: Carlton: Madison Prespakis
Was pretty much as predicted, we are lucky the AFLW draftees can nominate zones which let her slip to pick #3 otherwise she would have been pick #1.
I wonder if they will ever bring the equivalent to the AFL draft? :o
Despite the institutionalised hatred, sometimes the system cannot stop us profiting! ;D
Was pretty much as predicted, we are lucky the AFLW draftees can nominate zones which let her slip to pick #3 otherwise she would have been pick #1.
Despite the institutionalised hatred, sometimes the system cannot stop us profiting!
Not disappointed, but the zonal system has some really irrational results.
Pick 16: Carlton: Abby McKay
Another of our VFL lasses, Brancatisano, was stolen by Melbourne with pick 15. :'(
Pick 21: Carlton: Jayde van Dyke
This year's VFL Rising Star, Jayde played for Hawthorn in the VFL.
Pick 27: Carlton: Charlotte Wilson
A reasonably tall and very athletic defender, Charlotte was the Eastern Ranges' co Captain. She played 5 games for the Southern Saints in the VFL this year.
Not disappointed, but the zonal system has some really irrational results.
I'm glad to hear.
A mate describes Prespakis as a female Diesel, gets leather poisoning and not a long kick but hits targets with both feet out to 30m.
Looks like we're going a balanced approach. Good mix of mids and defenders which we need both of.
Standing vertical jump
Charlotte Wilson (Vic Metro): 56cm
Rebecca Webster (Vic Country): 54
Sophie Van De Hueval (VC): 54
Georgia Clarke (VC): 52
Emerson Woods (VM): 50
Nina Morrison (VC): 50
Rene Caris (VC): 50
Rene Caris played some footy as a ruck for Carlton VFLW in 2018.
Running vertical jump (right):
Rebecca Webster (VC): 63cm
Charlotte Wilson (VC): 62
Rene Caris (VC): 61
Lauren Bella (Qld): 59
Nina Morrison (VC): 59
Running vertical jump (left):
Sophie Van De Hueval (VC): 70cm
Charlotte Wilson (VM): 68
Nina Morrison (VC): 66
Lauren Bella (Qld): 65
Rebecca Webster (VC): 65
20-metre sprint:
Emerson Woods (VM): 3.129 seconds
Sophie Van De Hueval (VC): 3.232
Charlotte Wilson (VM): 3.242
Madeline Brancatisano (VM): 3.290
Libby Haines (Tas): 3.299
Maddy Brancatisano also played well for Carlton VFLW this season.
Agility:
Tyla Hanks (VC): 8.788
Olivia Purcell (VC): 8.809
Emerson Woods (VM): 8.859
Nina Morrison (VC): 8.878
Jordyn Allen (VC): 8.891
YoYo:
Nina Morrison (VC): 18.1
Emerson Woods (VM): 16.7
Charlotte Wilson (VM): 16.5
Lauren Butler (VC): 16.3
Tyla Hanks (VC): 16.2
2km time trial:
Nina Morrison (VC): 7:14
Eleanor Brown (VM): 7:29
Emerson Woods (VM): 7:39
Libby Haines (Tas): 7:51
Lauren Butler (VC): 7:52
Charlotte Wilson was one of the standouts at the Draft Camp. These numbers suggest she has real athleticism and a huge tank.
Rene Caris, another of the young VFL Blues, was stolen by Geelong. :'(
Pick 21: Carlton: Jayde van Dyke
This year's VFL Rising Star, Jayde played for Hawthorn in the VFL.
Bit surprised to see her slip this late, but as you point out this may be a curiosity of the nomination zones.
Bit surprised to see her slip this late, but as you point out this may be a curiosity of the nomination zones.
It has allowed some pretty impressive players appear in odd places, that is for certain.
38, 40, 42, 49
4 more picks to come!
If I am correct this year's draftees are the first class of the AFLW Draft Camp / Academy, so we should be seeing players with tests results that are more relevant than ever before.
Looks like we're going a balanced approach. Good mix of mids and defenders which we need both of.
Indeed. With our midfield disaster this year and 2 of our best defenders leaving, we needed to address both of those areas. I am much happier in that respect this time.
If I am correct this year's draftees are the first class of the AFLW Draft Camp / Academy, so we should be seeing players with tests results that are more relevant than ever before.
Indeed, and I, for one, have missed having this sort of data.
Pick 38: Carlton: Emerson Woods
Another whose athleticism stood out at the Draft Camp.
Emerson still sounds like a strange name for a girl (or a boy, for that matter). Good luck to the lass and a long career with the Blues!
A winger with real speed.
I think if they look at the AFLW for 2019 with unbiased open eyes fans will find some significant improvements.
A big one is going to be lateral movement, shrugging tackles, hitting targets, the game will become faster and cleaner. Most of the girls now have 2 or 3 years of high level coaching.
One thing is fans should not expect the girls to kick further, it's just not going to happen, so my advice is to let it go!
I'm hoping the AFLW stops trying to be a carbon copy of AFL and becomes it's own game using the girls own strengths.
Downside, the stupid AFL turned the AFLW season into a joke!
I think if they look at the AFLW for 2019 with unbiased open eyes fans will find some significant improvements.
A big one is going to be lateral movement, shrugging tackles, hitting targets, the game will become faster and cleaner. Most of the girls now have 2 or 3 years of high level coaching.
One thing is fans should not expect the girls to kick further, it's just not going to happen, so my advice is to let it go!
I'm hoping the AFLW stops trying to be a carbon copy of AFL and becomes it's own game using the girls own strengths.
Downside, the stupid AFL turned the season into a joke!
The AFL seem to like playing with things when they don't need to. They did a reasonable job in the 1st 2 seasons, but they didn't plan for the expansion or the success of AFLW at all. As a result, they were caught with their pants down and we have to live with the consequences.
Pick 40: Carlton: Rhiannon Watt
Pick 42: Carlton: Jessica Edwards
One more pick to come: 49
We did something surprising: we passed(!) with our last pick. We must have some plans for it. However, I have no idea what they may be.
We did something surprising: we passed(!) with our last pick. We must have some plans for it. However, I have no idea what they may be.
Is there another avenue into the AFLW system for that spot, maybe an international rookie?
Is there another avenue into the AFLW system for that spot, maybe an international rookie?
Apparently we can use this pick on a free agent: someone from interstate or elsewhere who is willing to play in Victoria and not named today. I look forward to seeing who and from where this player may come.
Apparently we can use this pick on a free agent: someone from interstate or elsewhere who is willing to play in Victoria and not named today. I look forward to seeing who and from where this player may come.
So does that include International Code Hoppers?
So does that include International Code Hoppers?
Good question. Every team is allowed 2 code swappers each year to be pre-listed. But there was an international lass chosen in the draft, so I don't see a problem in getting another of some form.
Good question. Every team is allowed 2 code swappers each year to be pre-listed. But there was an international lass chosen in the draft, so I don't see a problem in getting another of some form.
There were rumors about a young Fijian Rugby player who is apparently coming to Melbourne to study while living with relatives. I haven't heard any more details but it was associated with the Bulldogs not us, however we may be interested who knows!
I think our draft picks are astute given who we have lost, the players we've picked up are all generally consider above average agility, which can be agility or being good in traffic, or just quick.
I'm glad our girl wasn't the #1 pick, off field she looks a quiet type and I think pick #1 is a poison chalice.
re AFLW draft....
Yes, its a bit of a balls up at present.
1 team in each non-vic state (+ Geelong) means that half of the draft is pointless. You nominate a club, if they want you, they take you.
Its only the melbourne clubs that have to fight over players.
....but i'm sure if/when the AFLW gets big enough, that will disappear somewhat if not all together.
Saw the interview with Daniel Harford, gee he talks well and is very knowledgeable.
Could listen to him talk for a while.
Sounds like we got some good picks, well he was excited at least.
Saw the interview with Daniel Harford, gee he talks well and is very knowledgeable.
Could listen to him talk for a while.
Sounds like we got some good picks, well he was excited at least.
Harford is a very good communicator; the only competent host SEN has ever had ...
Harford is a very good communicator; the only competent host SEN has ever had ...
Yes, and not prepared to fake it to make it like Hunchy and Barrett.
Unless I overhear that someone is doing an interview I'm interested in I won't voluntarily turn to SEN anymore, SEN has become CheatsFC and Bullcrap central!
Me too LP, I used to listen to SEN a lot, but now I can't stand the biases that they don't even bother trying to hide any more
Whateley has been the biggest disappointment. Ridiculously pro Geelong, and when he's not dribbling over them he's either politicizing a sporting issue or slagging off Australian cricket.
None of what I want to listen to on a 24 hour sports channel.