AFLW Team Selection Round 1 By Cats Media on A total of 12 players will make their AFLW debuts, including number one draft pick Nina Morrison and fellow Geelong Falcons 2018 TAC Cup Premiership teammates Denby Taylor and Olivia Purcell. Jenna McCormick of the Crows celebrates during the 2019 AFLW Grand Final match between the Adelaide Crows and Carlton. Saints winger Georgia Patrikios is going to be a star of the competition for years to come. – Saints coach Peta Searle.With the game in the balance late in the final quarter, Gould took a pack mark in the goalsquare to tie the scores before fellow newcomer Newman nailed a set shot on the run to the roars of the 6433-strong crowd.The Saints were extremely close to breaking through for the expansion club's inaugural NAB AFLW victory with a much-improved performance on last weekend's first-up loss to the Western Bulldogs.Both teams struggled to convert their opportunities early before it was the Saints who struck first blood, speedster Kate McCarthy capitalising on a Crows turnover and unleashing a burst of pace to kick the only goal in a tight first quarter.Adelaide Crows hit the lead late in the match thanks to a goal from Madison NewmanWatch the full replay of the second quarterStevie-Lee Thompson kicks an exciting goal for the CrowsThe only injury concern for the Saints was defender Clara Fitzpatrick, who was stretchered off with concussion in the last quarter after courageously going back with the flight of the ball.Eloise Jones kicked a goal as the siren sounded as the Crows got home 6.4 (40) to 4.3 (27), bouncing back after last weekend's opening round loss to Brisbane.Played opened up after the break as the game developed into an entertaining end-to-end contest with four goals shared evenly among the sides in a gripping second term, with the Saints leading by seven points at half-time.Watch the full replay of the first quarterKate McCarthy steals the ball to kick a late goal for the SaintsCopyright © 2020 AFL. Tarni White, Georgia Patrikios and Tilly Lucas-Rodd were outstanding for the Saints.Key Crows Ebony Marinoff and Anne Hatchard dominated the midfield, veteran Courtney Gum was influential when moved around the ball, Sarah Allan was a rock in defence and ruck Jess Foley took vital intercept marks.Clara Fitzpatrick displays amazing courage for the SaintsWatch the full replay of the fourth quarterWatch the full replay of the third quarter"Disappointed, but proud. Frampton and Himmelberg are the likely options, with the Crows looking to improve on aerial contests in the forward half after conceding 18 intercept marks in Round Three.
AFLW team selection: Round 5 By Marni Olsson-Young, Carlton Media on CARLTON will take the consistency of a winning line-up into Saturday’s Carlton Respects Game against St Kilda. Player profiles, news and video from the Adelaide Crows' AFLW team. All Rights Reserved.Danielle Ponter says there's no routine behind her incredible accuracyGet behind your team, AFLW and all things Women’s FootyWatch the full replay of the second quarterCoaching South Australia's under-15 girls team has given Adelaide forward Eloise Jones a different perspective on the gameBig wins, controversial finishes and a QClash draw - it was all happening in the AFLWWatch the full replay of the fourth quarterWatch the full replay of the third quarterAdelaide will be without superstar Erin Phillips for a third straight week, but experienced defender Courtney Cramey could return for Sunday's NAB AFLW clash with Geelong at GMHBA StadiumGet the latest AFLW news & offersAdelaide coach Matthew Clarke won't be pressured into hurrying champion Erin Phillips back into his side Jacqueline Guldon brings you all the team selection news ahead of our AFL Women's match against Western Bulldogs. The fifth overall pick in last year's NAB AFLW Draft, Patrikios was dynamic through the midfield for the Saints, finding plenty of the ball and using it well. Adelaide has made a statement at selection by dropping much-loved veteran Eddie Betts but the Crows aren’t the only team to drop a selection bombshell. Last week, I was disappointed and flat, because I knew we were a better side than what we produced.
The Crows were unable to contain her run and carry. I said to the girls we've got to raise the bar from last week, and they certainly did that."