Fresh off of last week's NAB AFLW Rising Star nomination, Georgie Prespakis was one of her side's best, finishing with 15 disposals and four clearances. They lost to Carlton by 5 points last season, and 34 in season 5, and despite the game being at Ikon Park, Richmond look likely to take the four points with the depth in their side. Shake their hand? I thought Fremantle would fall off last season, but it looks like this year may be the tipping point in Freo. ML: Brisbane face Gold Coast in a Q Clash and despite an impressive showing from the Suns against the Eagles, the Lions look too irresistible at the moment and should end the round with three wins from three games. Videos Tagged. Being only 21 and having a bit of that external noise around your name and stuff is pretty crazy, Prespakis said. New fans are exposed to the women's game, the players are often in world-class facilities and playing on the biggest stages, and it makes a lot of sense from media and broadcasting perspectives as well. Maddy was taken as pick three by Carlton in her debut season. 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. She is a big reason that Essendon are hanging around and having such strong last quarters. She made the move to her childhood team, Essendon, when the side entered the competition for the 2022 season. Join us on Saturday, 11 March for a morning tea and What Ability update at our Drummoyne office. So many people love learning about it, including myself, and I think its an amazing culture to learn about - they were the first Australians.. With the Carlton side touted as premiership favourites at the beginning of 2021, missing finals left the Club confused and in disbelief according to the star midfielder. But the way that it was implemented for Friday night couldn't have been poorer. From fun times at the park, stand up paddle boarding on the river, to lunch at sushi train to top it off! This button displays the currently selected search type. Mitch Cleary Photo: @catswomens Twitter Older sister Maddy took the chocolates in the inaugural Prespakis Cup, but Georgie again showed her immense potential in a thrilling match-up. Bonnie Toogood and Maddy Prespakis preview a historic AFLW season as Rish & Rath handover the baton to the Bombers' newest podcasters. Round Table: What was the moment of the AFLW Grand Final? They are all smashing that glass ceiling with their inspiring achievements and relentlessly positive attitudes. MADDY Prespakis has been charged with Striking Daisy D'Arcy, Gold Coast Suns, during the third quarter of the Round 9 match between Carlton and the Gold Coast Suns. Maddy Prespakis - Essendon FC We are SO excited to announce AFLW midfielder Maddy Prespakis has signed on as The young woman is inspiring others in AFLW. Maddy takes the four points in battle of the Prespakis sisters Hugh Maclean 15/01/2022 Maddy (R) and Georgie Prespakis. Risk of speaking out in womens sport, Angie Kents quiet romance with AFLW star. 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. Photos have poured fuel on the burning rumours reality TV queen Angie Kent is dating an AFLW star and former Big Brother contestant. 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. At the moment Im enjoying it and loving every bit of it. Blue Abroad's Paul Sebastiani and Swoop Luke get amongst the fans following Carlton's 2023 practice match against Collingwood. This led me to realising I wanted to help Indigenous boys and girls reach their dreams, she said. Lucky they had a few more long sleeves on the bench to give it to her.. If Richmond beat the Hawks they'll prove they can stand up against the lower to mid-tier teams. AFLW player contract manager Georgia Harvey said the Bombers were excited by the potential of Prespakis and Gee. Blues celebrate a special night at the Hall of Fame. Its like Oh yeah theyre expansion, you get a lot of leeway in your first year, Prespakis said. Round Table: What was the moment of the AFLW Grand Final? 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. To get our first win but even better running out in the Essendon jersey for the first time I put my arm around one of my best friends Georgia Gee and we kind of just smiled at each other and said How goods this. RSVP essential: https://lnkd.in/gKyc-bRT Sarah Burt and Marissa Lordanic debate whether scheduling AFLW matches before men's matches is worthwhile given the high ticket prices, poor scheduling and other factors. Super fan Ed had an EPIC day meeting some of his favourite players and visiting their HQ. AFL - Australian Football League. 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Christian Joly from Champion Data discusses the stats that AFL clubs are keen to measure more, a new one being ubbed 'intercept returns from stoppages'. Meet our newest What Ability Athlete! For the last two years before she was drafted, she had a lot to do with the Kickstart program in the under 18s space. We've still got Elise ODea and Brea Moody and players like that that have been in there for so long, she said. AAMI Why St Kilda's second appointment of Ross Lyon is a massive gamble, Every AFL club's trade and free agency period graded. Prespakis has an impressive resume, including . The onballing midfielder's football progression has been archetypal: she began with Auskick as a 4-year-old, and, long before facing up against the likes of Kearney, Prespakis was matching her male counterparts with her local side in Romsey, in Melbourne's north-west. Hn pelasi aluksi poikien joukkueissa, ennen kuin edusti alle 15-vuotiaita Sunbury-tyttj. Whether youre an existing member of the What Ability community or simply want to find out more, we would love to see you there! Brisbane Lions Ranking every AFL after-the-siren winning goal since 2000, AFLW as a side hustle: How work, life and everything is impacted, Round 7 Rewind: Pies cling to top four spot for now. To find out more about Maddy, click here. On the flip side I'm tipping another win for Melbourne to stay undefeated this weekend. My preference is to keep moving AFLW games to bigger stadiums but as standalone events. I just keep enjoying my footy. All times AEDT (GMT +11). Maddy went from the oldest girl in the under 18s to the youngest woman in Carlton. Watch the latest sport on Channel 7 or stream for free on 7plus >>. If only she'd held that grab in the dying seconds against the Blues. Boasting a Rising-Star award, an All-Australian selection, two Club Best and Fairest awards and a league Best and Fairest award all at the age of 21, it's hard not to focus on Prespakis' already illustrious career. Adelaide Crows I dont really pay attention to maybe who people think I am and all that stuff and the profile I might have. JR: This may be tough but I'm putting the heat on Port Adelaide. 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. 312 posts. Marissa Lordanic: There are undoubtedly benefits to doubleheaders. Probably going to expect a few boos and maybe a few of them are going to want to tackle me a bit harder but thats part of footy and I embrace every part of it, every challenge that comes with any game. From a pure looks perspective, Collingwood's effort has elevated their jumper from last season and looks simple but stunning. 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. Jej matka je domorod Australanka z kmene Djadjawurrung.Prespakis m ti sourozence: dvoje Annalea, Georgie a Jimmy. Im sure theyre still a little bit disappointed but Ive still got massive lifelong friends at that club and I cant wait to see them. "She doesnt put herself out there for everybody to see," the teenager says. SB: The Hawks will likely remain winless, against a much-improved Richmond who will be desperate for their first win. Guelfi delves into the painful . Maddy also said the whole experience has allowed her to also learn more about Indigenous culture. "For me, I wouldnt have cared if I went pick 100. 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. Maddy Prespakis felt the external pressure affected her game in 2021. Following this, she moved into girls footy which she previously hadnt known existed. Harvey Norman ML: It's hard to go past Maddy Prespakis' immediate impact for the Bombers. Shaw and Partners Someone wants to be a mini Maddy. If Richmond manage to get Katie Brennan back from injury this week, the Hawks will struggle. The 21-year-old will also be joined at the Bombers by Blues teammate Georgia Gee as clubs take an aggressive approach to landing new talent with Essendon joining Hawthorn, Port Adelaide and Sydney in entering the competition. Watch every AFLW game LIVE on Fox Footy and Kayo. 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 #Queensland, What does a day out at Parramatta Eels National Rugby League Club look like? 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 young Indigenous athlete is making waves in AFL Women's league - as both a player and champion of her culture. We are so thrilled to announce superstar defender Tori Tumeth has signed on as one of our #WhatAbilityAthletes powered by Shaw and Partners. 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. She made the move to her childhood team, Essendon, when the side entered the competition for the 2022 season. Prespakis earned All Australian honours, Carltons Best and Fairest award, the AFLW Best First Year Player and the AFLW Rising Star award capping off what is arguably the greatest debut season of all time. The couple won't be on the same team. By scheduling the games prior to the men's clashes it means there is likely to be more incidental fans, who may come early and watch the women's game or simply catch the end of it while they wait. 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