Picture: AFL Photos . SB: The Hawks will likely remain winless, against a much-improved Richmond who will be desperate for their first win. The AFL's next big stat revealed? My preference is to keep moving AFLW games to bigger stadiums but as standalone events. Its like Oh yeah theyre expansion, you get a lot of leeway in your first year, Prespakis said. 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. The 10 big moments that defined the AFLW season. I want to use my platform to create real change . Chris Judd spoke to Carlton Media following his induction into the Carlton Hall of Fame. 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. Maddy is an inspiring athlete. 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. SB: Maddy Prespakis moved from Carlton to Essendon and hasn't disappointed the Dons. Im trying not to get emotional, but to play against my sister is something Ill be forever grateful for, Prespakis said. That has its positives for the AFLW competition as a whole, but for existing clubs, it places you in an unavoidably tough situation in terms of being able to compete with those offers.. The Blues having lost to GWS (15th on the ladder) and drawing with Port Adelaide and the Dockers (16th and 17th on the ladder respectively) they should be performing better, and will be hard pressed to defeat a side like Richmond, who are almost a sure bet for a finals birth. Insight Sport guest editor Sharni Norder explains the dilemmas players face and why codes need to stop living in a box. 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. I know hes always there by my side," she says. Todd Liubinskas The other issue of course, is that many of the players work outside of footy to subsidise the salary they get from playing AFLW, so it's a hurdle for them to get there in time, too. Now with the unwanted record of the lowest ever AFLW score attached to them, Freo must bounce back against the Dogs. Maddy Prespakis was a cut above the rest in the 2020 AFLW season. Ive loved it and embraced the new challenge thats ahead. The announcement will come during a press conference at 1:30 pm on Wednesday . Jesse Robinson: I think she can, but I don't think she will. 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. The other issue of course, is that many of the players work outside of footy to subsidise the salary they get from playing AFLW, so it's a hurdle for them to get there in time, too. AFL 2023: ESPN's way-too-early predictions - Can the Cats go again? It just adds that bit of special feeling to it in a way that I do get to pull on the jersey (of the club) I barrack for. Our What Ability Day at AAMI Park was absolutely awesome! The move has disappointed the Blues, who said existing clubs cant compete with expansion teams as they enter the competition and added the offers being made to players put Carlton in an unavoidably tough situation. There wouldnt have been two more excited people when the fixture announcement came through that Carlton would head down the highway to take on Geelong, instead of clashes with Brisbane and the Western Bulldogs respectively. Her dad also played the sport as well as several other family members. Why St Kilda's second appointment of Ross Lyon is a massive gamble, Every AFL club's trade and free agency period graded. Earl Evans, Athlete at AFLW Carlton FC | What Ability Support Worker, AFLW Player at the Brisbane Lions & Support Worker at What Ability, Former NRL Athlete (Gold Coast Titans and Parramatta Eels) | What Ability Account manager, We hosted our very first TikTok workshop and it was EPIC! She's averaging 24 disposals a game this season, with the next highest in the side Steph Cain at 14, There's also the comparison of who in the league would overtake her, but after the second highest number of possessions in AFLW history this weekend, it will be hard to look past her if she continues on this trajectory. Meet our newest What Ability Athlete! Maddy Prespakis reveals how she was physically targeted by opposition players in 2021. The introduction of four new expansion clubs was always going to create a significant challenge in terms of being able to retain your players, Munro said. Our AFLW experts tackle some of the burning questions ahead of Round 8, including whether Maddy Prespakis can win the league's best and fairest and which Pride jersey is best. Carlton coach Michael Voss is confident a summer of high-intensity training will pay off in the long run. 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. I just like to play my footy and enjoy it. There's just one problem. The 19-year-old also spoke about her teammates, explaining how in awe she is of their hard work on and off the field. #WhatAbility #HappinessComesFirst AFLW Captain Kerryn Harrington spoke with Fox Footy after the Round 2 win over Geelong, AFLW Senior Coach Daniel Harford spoke with the media following the Round 2 win over the Cats. If thats this year thats awesome.. 16:24. SB: The Hawks will likely remain winless, against a much-improved Richmond who will be desperate for their first win. Follow. Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. One issue is the doubleheaders being forced to start so early on a weeknight. Its definitely put that kind of fresh start in my mind in terms of being able to create new friends, new teammates having to earn the respect of those around you, she said. But fans draw the short straw in doubleheaders despite them being marketed as a plus. Were working to restore it. Keep up to date with the best AFL coverage in the country. AFLW star Maddy Prespakis says some of her former Carlton teammates gave her the cold shoulder after she told them she was moving clubs. The other positive is that if it's the exact same two clubs, they're appealing to fans who support AFL or AFLW and allowing them to experience the other for their chosen club. The young woman didnt think it would be possible - but then the AFLW came into place, so she put her best foot forward. RSVP essential: https://lnkd.in/gKyc-bRT 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. Tyrepower, Brisbane Lions Dee Heslop had the best day out in Queensland with George! Navtvovala stedn kolu v Gisborne a podporovala Essendonovo dospvn. Special mention here to Nic Stevens who seems to be pushing the Saints to a new level this season. Poor. I just keep enjoying my footy. The Carlton list has lost significant age and experience over the off-season, but Prespakis is excited to step up as a leader and join the likes of her experienced teammates in guiding the Club forward. The 10 big moments that defined the AFLW season. All these girls would come to training from a full days work, so for me it was a big eye-opener, she said. ESPN/Getty Images. But the 21-year-old has swapped the navy blue for the red sash, joining the Bombers in their inaugural season in the league. They didn't treat me like a girl playing footy, they just treated me like a footballer," she says. But I look at that as an honour.". Vuonna 2017 Prespakis pelasi Premier-voittajana Calder Cannons-puolella TAC Cup Girls-kisoissa. #WhatAbility #Queensland, What does a day out at Parramatta Eels National Rugby League Club look like? Optus Have the Tigers over-achieved? Marissa Lordanic: There are undoubtedly benefits to doubleheaders. give up Aussie rules as children because of a lack of female pathways. 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. I dont pay attention to what people think in terms of if I played well or anything. The Blues looked vulnerable against Essendon and could be one for the Power to knock off and stamp their mark in South Australian football. She then found herself in the TAC cup which is now the NAB league. In a league where masses of players had to give up Aussie rules as children because of a lack of female pathways, Prespakis is the new breed of role model one of the first products of an increasingly inclusive and well-oiled female development program. Tayla Harris may be the big name right now, but Prespakis is coming. Writing a new chapter (feat. In her second year, she again won the Carlton Best and Fairest award, All Australian selection and the League Best and Fairest as the best player in the game. We walked away with a lot of key learnings and we go forward knowing exactly what we want to do.. ML: Fremantle has started the season poorly and not without reason. Guess what? In summary, Prespakis can accept a reprimand with an early plea. Maddie Prespakis and sister Georgie spoke to Fox Footy after a hard fought contest in Geelong. Blue Abroad's Paul Sebastiani and Swoop Luke get amongst the fans following Carlton's 2023 practice match against Collingwood. AFL Senior Coach Michael Voss spoke to the crowd at the Carlton Hall of Fame event about the progress of pre-season and the importance of acknowledging the past. Teams. I suppose theres still a few girls that I did speak to on the phone in terms of my move who were probably disappointed and didnt really want to speak to me after that, she revealed. AFL Senior Coach Michael Voss spoke to the crowd at the Carlton Hall of Fame event about the progress of pre-season and the importance of acknowledging the past. This is the question I've been pondering about Mon Conti for her whole Richmond tenure, in such a short season the losses really stack up against you. I was saying to my younger sister, who hopefully gets drafted at the end of the year, that hearing your name being called out on the draft day is the best moment ever, she said. It had nothing to do with me moving to the club or anything. AFL. Maddy Prespakis could well have been the league's number one draft pick, but chose to stay in Melbourne.Credit:Justin McManus. (2:02). Prespakis starred for the Bombers and passionately tugged at her jersey after kicking her first goal for the club she grew up supporting. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Fresno Police Department is set to announce the arrest of a serial bombing suspect. 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. [3] Prespakis began playing football at four years old through the Auskick program in Romsey, north-west of Melbourne. Michael Voss wraps up the pre-season with the key learnings he's taken out of the blocks. Much like their Indigenous Round guernsey it's super clean and tells a great story centred around fingerprints and individuality. Someone wants to be a mini Maddy. Is it Carlton's year? She led from the front in an inexperienced team earning her third All Australian selection. Carlton coach Michael Voss is confident a summer of high-intensity training will pay off in the long run. I still talk to a fair few of them everyday and they still keep in contact with me and see me as the same person I was before I left. Away from the heat of battle, Prespakis is effusive in her praise of the reigning best and fairest. To think that women do a nine to five job, five days a week then still fit in their high-performance training at Cartlon was pretty eye-opening. She is a big reason that Essendon are hanging around and having such strong last quarters. Sarah Burt: There's a lot of positives to doubleheaders, but the current timing's may not be conducive to helping the AFLW get more spectators as is the hope. However the reality is that some of the offers being made in regards to player movement this off-season are very significant. 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Patrick Cripps and Harry McKay have been rested for the final 2023 pre-season practice match. From the age of four, I havent looked back.. 1,352 following. She's had an average of 23.5 disposals across the two rounds, 376 metres gained and 6.5 clearances. Being only 21 and having a bit of that external noise around your name and stuff is pretty crazy, Prespakis said. 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. AFL - Australian Football League. In that she season, she earned All Australian honours, Carltons Best and Fairest award, the AFLW Best First Year Player and the AFLW Rising Star award for a standout 20 disposal, seven clearance, one-goal performance. AFL 2023: ESPN's way-too-early predictions - Can the Cats go again? Maddy Prespakis celebrates a goal during round three, season seven, 2022. 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