Note: this is the first part of a VFLW/VFL double-header.
B: 20. J. Anwyl, 17. T. Hetherington, 27. A. Morcom
HB: 25. R. Neaves, 7. K. Hicks, 41. M. Warburton
C: 1. J. Trend, 46. C. Ugle, 9. L. Williams
HF: 35. V. Moreau, 16. L. Morecroft, 28. C. Portlock
F: 49. E. Bult, 3. M. DeMatteo, 6. A. Quigley
R: 30. S. Nalder, 8. H. Bullas, 44. M. Collier
Int: 15. L. Caruso, 22. N. MacDonald, 37. I. Malliaras, 39. C. Rendelmann
23P: 10. E. Cornish
Emg: 4. N. Hardy, 18. K. Heil, 29. C. Laan, 36. J. Wallace
In: C. Laan, E. Bult, C. Portlock, J. Wallace, A. Quigley
AFL Victoria’s Match Review Panel charged player Madden for engaging in rough conduct against Collingwood player Jaimee Lambert during the first quarter of the VFLW Round 13 match between Essendon and Collingwood on Sunday 5thAugust 2018 at RAMS Arena, Craigieburn.
Based on the available video evidence and medical report, the incident was assessed as careless conduct with low impact and high contact. The incident was classified as a one match base sanction. An early guilty plea enables the player to accept a Reprimand.
B: 26. R. Pearce, 44. R. Goring, 40. A. Teague
HB: 25. E. Coventry, 1. J. Woollett, 34. A. McDonald
C: 4. C. Blakeway, 45. M. Keryk, 3. H. Burchell
HF: 7. M. Clifford, 2. D. Orr, 5. J. Ivey
F: 8. K. Darby, 6. M. Boyd, 33. H. Trevean
R: 49. Z. Inei, 13. M. Fogas, 30. R. Cranston
Int: 11. M. Klingbeil , 17. H. Mangan, 20. N. Morrison, 10. L. Taylor
23P: 16. O. Purcell
Emg: 23. I. Currenti, 28. M. Fedele, 15. M. Janssen, 41. C. Stevens
In: L. Taylor, N. Morrison, C. Stevens, I. Currenti, M. Fedele, M. Janssen, O. Purcell
The Cats (4th, 8-2-1) posted their largest winning margin last week, defeating Richmond by 59 points to make it three victories in a row. On the other side, Essendon (13th, 1-10) has lost its last three games, defeated by 26 points by league leader Collingwood last round.
KEY QUESTION
Can the Bombers get off to a better start against Geelong? Essendon conceded four first-quarter goals to the Magpies last week, and while the Bombers were able to respond to win both the second and fourth terms, the damage had already been done. They will need to be careful about giving any leeway to the Cats, who last week got the fast start over the Tigers by kicking four unanswered first-half goals – and had 10 on the board before Richmond could score its first.
EDIT: the author of this text has apparently never heard of this thing called wind. Peril of writing stuff based on stats and scores only.
KEY STAT
It was a consummate team performance for Geelong in their win over the Tigers last week. Jordan Ivey was back to her best after returning from an ACL injury with a match-high 23 disposals. Mia-Rae Clifford excited with four goals, while Maddie Boyd proved a strong target up forward with eight marks and two goals. Hayley Trevean applied the pressure with her 10 tackles, supported by Richelle Cranston (eight) and Madeline Keryk (nine).