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The first ever AFLW trade period has officially kicked off today, with many interesting moves sure to be made in the next 12 days.…
After starting the season in spectacular form, sitting equal first on the ladder after Round 5, Geelong’s sudden fall from grace has left many…
Match Result: The Adelaide Crows and the Port Adelaide Power paid tribute to Phil Walsh with a thrilling Showdown on Sunday, ending in a…
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That’s the game Roarers.
Thoughts?
[VIDEO] Port Adelaide Power vs Adelaide Crows: AFL Showdown scores, blog
A minutes applause for Phil Walsh, a final salute.
[VIDEO] Port Adelaide Power vs Adelaide Crows: AFL Showdown scores, blog
Walker accepts the Showdown Trophy and pays his respects.
[VIDEO] Port Adelaide Power vs Adelaide Crows: AFL Showdown scores, blog
Walsh’s daughter has broken down in tears whilst presenting the Phil Walsh medal.
RIP
[VIDEO] Port Adelaide Power vs Adelaide Crows: AFL Showdown scores, blog
The Phillip Walsh medal goes to… Scott Thompson
[VIDEO] Port Adelaide Power vs Adelaide Crows: AFL Showdown scores, blog
What a game!
The Crows pulled away for much of the game but with a massive last quarter the Power managed to pull it back and create a really tight contest at the end.
[VIDEO] Port Adelaide Power vs Adelaide Crows: AFL Showdown scores, blog
That’s the closest Showdown in history!
RIP Walshy, the boys did you proud.
[VIDEO] Port Adelaide Power vs Adelaide Crows: AFL Showdown scores, blog
FULL TIME:
Power: 17.11.113
Crows: 18.8.116
[VIDEO] Port Adelaide Power vs Adelaide Crows: AFL Showdown scores, blog
GOAL POWER:
Gray scores a snap around the body. One minute remaining, 3 point margin!
Power: 17.11.113
Crows: 18.8.116
[VIDEO] Port Adelaide Power vs Adelaide Crows: AFL Showdown scores, blog
Ball up. 50 metres out from Power goal.
[VIDEO] Port Adelaide Power vs Adelaide Crows: AFL Showdown scores, blog
2 minutes remaining!
[VIDEO] Port Adelaide Power vs Adelaide Crows: AFL Showdown scores, blog
Port are streaming forward now!
[VIDEO] Port Adelaide Power vs Adelaide Crows: AFL Showdown scores, blog
3 minutes remaining!
[VIDEO] Port Adelaide Power vs Adelaide Crows: AFL Showdown scores, blog
This is Showdown footy!
[VIDEO] Port Adelaide Power vs Adelaide Crows: AFL Showdown scores, blog
GOAL POWER:
Boak scores from outside 50 to get the Power within 9 points!
Power: 16.11.107
Crows: 18.8.116
[VIDEO] Port Adelaide Power vs Adelaide Crows: AFL Showdown scores, blog
GOAL POWER:
Lobbe scores with a drop punt from right on the boundary. Power are still in this, down by 15!
Power: 15.11.101
Crows: 18.8.116
[VIDEO] Port Adelaide Power vs Adelaide Crows: AFL Showdown scores, blog
BEHIND POWER:
Monfries misses from distance.
Power: 14.10.94
Crows: 18.8.116
[VIDEO] Port Adelaide Power vs Adelaide Crows: AFL Showdown scores, blog
BEHIND POWER:
Monfries misses from a distance.
Power: 14.10.94
Crows: 18.8.116
[VIDEO] Port Adelaide Power vs Adelaide Crows: AFL Showdown scores, blog
BEHIND CROWS:
Lynch misses to the right.
Power: 14.9.93
Crows: 18.8.116
[VIDEO] Port Adelaide Power vs Adelaide Crows: AFL Showdown scores, blog
BEHIND POWER:
Westhoff misses to the left.
Power: 14.9.93
Crows: 18.7.115
[VIDEO] Port Adelaide Power vs Adelaide Crows: AFL Showdown scores, blog
BEHIND POWER:
Westhoff misses to the left, something he can’t afford to do.
Power: 14.9.93
Crows: 18.7.115
[VIDEO] Port Adelaide Power vs Adelaide Crows: AFL Showdown scores, blog
Power down by 23 with 12 minutes remaining.
[VIDEO] Port Adelaide Power vs Adelaide Crows: AFL Showdown scores, blog
GOAL POWER:
Wingard scores a massive goal from just on 50 to keep the Power alive.
Power: 14.8.92
Crows: 18.7.115
[VIDEO] Port Adelaide Power vs Adelaide Crows: AFL Showdown scores, blog
I think it was the right decision by the AFL to put expansion on hold for a year. While the quality of play was satisfactory for hard core fans, the high turnover rates were off putting for the average viewer. Hopefully with another year of young talent and training, the skill level can improve again, as we saw it do throughout the season.
When we do get around to expansion in 2018, it will be interesting to see which clubs are granted licences. Presumably just two clubs will be added, out of the five that already have provisional licences.
At the moment, Geelong are looking most likely to make it into the league with their extensive investment at VFL level. This puts Richmond, North and St Kilda in an unlucky positioin as it is unlikely that the AFL will introduce another two Victorian teams. Consequently, West Coast, the only other team with a provisional licence, will most likely be the second team to be added to the AFLW in 2018.
Women's sport weekly wrap: AFLW set for expansion