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Both of these sides look to be early contenders for the flag, so Richmond doesn't need to be too concerned just yet. Prespakis will miss Geelong's following two games against the Western Bulldogs and Essendon, for whom sister Maddy plays. Matt Guelfi) Perth's very own Prince Matt Guelfi joins hosts Darcy Parish, Andrew McGrath and Brynn O'Connor in his first-ever podcast appearance. She is a big reason that Essendon are hanging around and having such strong last quarters. Ive got really good people around me that keep me level headed all the time. Please try again later. While Prespakis is enjoying the "good vibe and culture" that new coach Harford has brought to Carlton, her own father will no doubt be watching attentively. 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. I first met Maddy Prespakis when we were both involved with the Calder Cannons in the formerly known TAC Cup. Im trying not to get emotional, but to play against my sister is something Ill be forever grateful for, Prespakis said. 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. Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars? Tori Tumeth - Melbourne City FC Is it Carlton's year? Tyrepower, Brisbane Lions Dee Heslop had the best day out in Queensland with George! All times AEDT (GMT +11). Im feeling pretty good. Super fan Ed had an EPIC day meeting some of his favourite players and visiting their HQ. Carlton President Luke Sayers spoke to the crowd at last night's Hall of Fame event. "For me, I wouldnt have cared if I went pick 100. JR: I'll try and go a bit left field here. 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. For me, I wouldnt have cared if I went pick 100. 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. Maddy is an inspiring athlete. But fans draw the short straw in doubleheaders despite them being marketed as a plus. 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. I had a lot to toss up, and it did come to the last day of nomination when I made up my mind," she says. However Prespakis admits she didnt know how to deal with the pressure that was built around her externally, and perhaps didnt get the best out of herself in 2021. 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. The 10 big moments that defined the AFLW season. For me, my main focus is to enjoy footy and bring others into the game and make sure my teammates are loving it just as much as me. ", Debut 15 years in the making for AFLW's new breed of role model. This led me to realising I wanted to help Indigenous boys and girls reach their dreams, she said. It was just something that we didn't plan for, and the start of the season didn't set us up for the second half, she said. However the reality is that some of the offers being made in regards to player movement this off-season are very significant. But fans draw the short straw in doubleheaders despite them being marketed as a plus. Something that I worked on and I know now is that I need to physically prepare myself really well but also mentally prepare myself.. She champions a larger conversation, whether it is teachers educating students or football clubs teaching it to their members. Lucky they had a few more long sleeves on the bench to give it to her.. Sign up for the Real Footy newsletter. 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. 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. Now, in 2019, as part of the NAB AFL and AFLW Rising Star Program, Prespakis has used her platform to inspire the girls of the future of women's footy, leading the AFLW Draft Combine Experience at Margaret Court Arena. 312 posts. They'll have both Tamara Luke and Lou Stephenson out with injury which is a big blow to the experience in their side. Essendon have landed a major coup as they prepare for their entry into the AFLW with star Carlton on-baller Madison Prespakis agreeing to join the Bombers as they enter the competition. 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. JR: It's hard to gauge with all the expansion clubs entering the league but Bonnie Toogood has stood out to me so far as a leader at Essendon. It's easy to see Maddy Prespakis' disposal numbers and her passion for the club, but Toogood's presence in the forward line and her work up the ground has been great to watch. This is an Indigenous and all nations squad, that she worked as a mentor to the children - aiming to make a difference in their lives. An emotional Chloe Molloy says telling Collingwood teammates about her bombshell defection to Sydney was the toughest part of a rollercoaster decision-making process. 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'. Maddy is a really bubbly, energetic character and we connected right away. 14k Followers, 1,352 Following, 312 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from MADDY PRESPAKIS (@maddy_prespakis) maddy_prespakis. The young woman is inspiring others in AFLW. I feel like when I enjoy footy I play really well. Ive got a really good leadership group here at Essendon that are very supportive of myself. I dont reckon I slept that night after the game. They won't even be in the same state. "She doesnt put herself out there for everybody to see," the teenager says. 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. Were working to restore it. Our What Ability Day at AAMI Park was absolutely awesome! The frenzied activity among clubs is happening against the backdrop of collective bargaining negotiations, with the league and the AFLPA keen to put a CBA in place as soon as possible as the competition is likely to enter an eighth season in August, which would mean players would return to pre-season training in June. The Bombers take on Carlton this week and Prespakis is expecting her old teammates to give her a hard time after some of them didnt take her departure from the Blues particularly well. Herself an Essendon fan, Prespakis' Collingwood-supporting father and Hawthorn-mad mother attended Prespakis' debut in Hobart decked head to toe in Carlton navy blue. Maddy went from the oldest girl in the under 18s to the youngest woman in Carlton. The Cats, granted picks one and two, had made overtures to the Sunbury teenager and would have almost certainly selected her second, if not first. It's a relatively neutral game at Ikon Park this weekend and they need to win to maintain any hope of making it into finals. ML: Every year the clubs step up their game and this season has been no exception. Someone wants to be a mini Maddy. 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. They'll have both Tamara Luke and Lou Stephenson out with injury which is a big blow to the experience in their side. Have the Tigers over-achieved? 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. I know hes always there by my side," she says. #WhatAbility #HappinessComesFirst ESPN/Getty Images. This is what it means to Turn Up! 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. She explained that for her, football was a big part of her life from the start. It shows how much the game means to us women.. The midfielder is getting used to the scrutiny that comes with being one of the AFLWs biggest stars but prefers to block out commentary and just focus on her footy. asn ivot. In a way it was weird, when you see people saying you couldve gone number one, or top three or whatever it was," Prespakis says. "My dad was a big influence on me. "Weve waited since I was four-years old to do this seeing them rock up in their Carlton gear, knowing theyre on the sidelines, really helped," she says. This led her through the VIC metro pathways, NAB Academy, under 18 pathways and right through to being drafted for Carlton. Essendon take on Carlton at 11:10am AEST on Sunday. Maddy Prespakis - Essendon FC We are SO excited to announce AFLW midfielder Maddy Prespakis has signed on as ML: It's hard to go past Maddy Prespakis' immediate impact for the Bombers. Watch the latest sport on Channel 7 or stream for free on 7plus >>. She led from the front in an inexperienced team earning her third All Australian selection. With epic activities and local athletes, this day truly had it all. SB: The Hawks will likely remain winless, against a much-improved Richmond who will be desperate for their first win. If Richmond beat the Hawks they'll prove they can stand up against the lower to mid-tier teams. I thought Fremantle would fall off last season, but it looks like this year may be the tipping point in Freo. AFLW player contract manager Georgia Harvey said the Bombers were excited by the potential of Prespakis and Gee. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. As a female athlete, Maddy also gave some insightful advice on International Womens Day - encouraging people to be proud of who they are. But the team thats gone through and put the list together has been really bullish about wanting to make an impact from the start and being able to do that with some experience and some good kids coming through. Ranking every AFL after-the-siren winning goal since 2000, AFLW as a side hustle: How work, life and everything is impacted, Round 2 Rewind: Injuries continue to detract from the footy. Its awesome. They didn't treat me like a girl playing footy, they just treated me like a footballer," she says. There's just one problem. Sarah Burt: Yes.Unlike the men's game, in the Women's game there is more contested ball and stoppages which means . When I got told Maddy youre getting a NAB Mini Legend, I had a few tears in my eyes because I was like, What the hell? Maddie Prespakis and sister Georgie spoke to Fox Footy after a hard fought contest in Geelong. 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. The colours on the back of the guernsey represent the transgender flag and people of colour, which is a wonderful acknowledgement of the general sense of inclusion in AFLW, not just sexual orientation, and an acknowledgement that inclusion comes in all different forms. 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. 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. My preference is to keep moving AFLW games to bigger stadiums but as standalone events. Insight Sport guest editor Sharni Norder explains the dilemmas players face and why codes need to stop living in a box. Weve never done it before, so to live our dream playing AFLW and run out against her it was the best experience ever. Catch all the goals from the Round 2 clash against Geelong at GMHBA Stadium. If Rowley and Thomas can give more support to superstars like Emma Swanson and Aish McCarthy they've got every chance. Prespakis said she needed a change and the move to Essendon has been refreshing. Prespakis isn't interested in talk of which number she was picked in the 2018 draft. Mitch Cleary 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. Sarah Burt: Yes. It's easy to see Maddy Prespakis' disposal numbers and her passion for the club, but Toogood's presence in the forward line and her work up the ground has been great to watch. 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. I never thought this would happen, she said. 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. If Richmond manage to get Katie Brennan back from injury this week, the Hawks will struggle. Much like their Indigenous Round guernsey it's super clean and tells a great story centred around fingerprints and individuality. Watch every match of the AFLW Season LIVE on Kayo. She is a big reason that Essendon are hanging around and having such strong last quarters. But the 21-year-old has swapped the navy blue for the red . #WhatAbilityAthletes, This is what a disability inclusive event looks like! 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. For me, its just growing as a person and a leader on and off the field. #WhatAbility #HappinessComesFirst, Here it is Episode Five of our Athlete series powered by Shaw and Partners, featuring our What Ability Athlete, Bo Abra. 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