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. Maddy takes the four points in battle of the Prespakis sisters Hugh Maclean 15/01/2022 Maddy (R) and Georgie Prespakis. AT THE start of the week - even as late as Thursday morning - the game wasnt even meant to be taking place in the 2022 home-and-away season. The AFL itself called it arguably the greatest debut season of all time. Maddie Prespakis and sister Georgie spoke to Fox Footy after a hard fought contest in Geelong. Something like this! I first met Maddy Prespakis when we were both involved with the Calder Cannons in the formerly known TAC Cup. Were working to restore it. The couple won't be on the same team. Blue Abroad's Paul Sebastiani and Swoop Luke get amongst the fans following Carlton's 2023 practice match against Collingwood. Round Table: Can Maddy Prespakis win the AFLW best and fairest? My preference is to keep moving AFLW games to bigger stadiums but as standalone events. Maddy recalled fondly, telling the boys she wanted to play footy professionally just like they did when she was a child. Jesse Robinson: In short, yes. 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. Prespakis is among the competitions best young players, having won the 2019 rising star award in her first season before claiming the league best and fairest in just her second campaign. I see it as not just a game but something I love.. 43:16 Sep 7, 2022, 8:38 PM. Chris Judd spoke to Carlton Media following his induction into the Carlton Hall of Fame. 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. An historic club that went big in recruitment, signing Erin Phillips and Gemma Houghton and have looked dangerous in both their games but in a state where they are fighting for relevance against the well established Crows outfit, they need to give their fans something to cheer about soon. Just a bit of a hip and shoulder," says Carlton's No.3 draft pick, Maddy Prespakis, of her on-field greeting to North Melbourne captain Emma Kearney last weekend. Moren hennes er en urbefolkning fra australske stater fra Djadjawurrung.Prespakis har tre ssken: tvillingsster Annalea, Georgie og Jimmy. Earl Evans, NSW youre invited to our upcoming Morning Tea! She led from the front in an inexperienced team earning her third All Australian selection. Being only 21 and having a bit of that external noise around your name and stuff is pretty crazy, Prespakis said. AFLW 2023: ESPN's way-too-early predictions - North's time to shine? AFL 2023 fixture: Five must-watch games in the early rounds, How 'Demon spirit' brings out the best of Tayla Harris, AFL Draft - The top 10 prospects for 2023, AFL Draft 2022 - Every club's draft haul rated. It is very special and I definitely dont take any minute for granted. The Blues looked vulnerable against Essendon and could be one for the Power to knock off and stamp their mark in South Australian football. I then worked in the NGA space at Carlton for a year and really enjoyed that. They always encouraged us to play any sport we wanted at a young age - and I was always a sporty kid.. It doesnt really phase me to be honest.. At 21 and under, these athletes show extreme promise for the future of the AFLW and women's sport. AFL 2023 fixture: Five must-watch games in the early rounds, How 'Demon spirit' brings out the best of Tayla Harris, AFL Draft - The top 10 prospects for 2023, AFL Draft 2022 - Every club's draft haul rated. Reels. Michael Voss wraps up the pre-season with the key learnings he's taken out of the blocks. Blues celebrate a special night at the Hall of Fame. Prespakis er datter av Damien og Jody. My preference is to keep moving AFLW games to bigger stadiums but as standalone events. Meet our newest What Ability Athlete! 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 announcement will come during a press conference at 1:30 pm on Wednesday . It just changes the jumper were wearing. They were a little quiet against North but they should outclass the Saints all over the ground. ML: Fremantle has started the season poorly and not without reason. She is a big reason that Essendon are hanging around and having such strong last quarters. Those around me saw just how happy I was and how much it meant to me.. Please try again later. ", Debut 15 years in the making for AFLW's new breed of role model. Marissa Lordanic: There are undoubtedly benefits to doubleheaders. 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. They'll have both Tamara Luke and Lou Stephenson out with injury which is a big blow to the experience in their side. "I really admire watching her play footy, and the way she goes about things," Prespakis says. I was at the right age to make that transition as smooth as possible, she said. #WhatAbility #HappinessComesFirst Watch every match of the AFLW Season LIVE on Kayo. Is it Carlton's year? 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. Unsurprisingly, it was a night which the two of them - particularly Maddy, given the result - wouldnt change for the world. ML: The Saints will stop the rot and upset the Dogs to heap even more pressure on the team as they push for finals. She's had an average of 23.5 disposals across the two rounds, 376 metres gained and 6.5 clearances. But the 21-year-old has swapped the navy blue for the red sash, joining the Bombers in their inaugural season in the league. I can't go past the Bulldogs jumper though. The young Indigenous athlete is making waves in AFL Women's league - as both a player and champion of her culture. She is undoubtedly one to watch, as she looks to lead Essendon to their debut finals series. 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. 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. Poor. Prespakis knows being a club's first draft pick from 2018 brings pressure, but is clear in picking out her favourite of idol Kearney's traits. One issue is the doubleheaders being forced to start so early on a weeknight. [3] Prespakis began playing football at four years old through the Auskick program in Romsey, north-west of Melbourne. It's hard to see the Dockers notching their first win of the season against a Bulldogs side that were limited only by their own inaccuracy in Adelaide. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Fresno Police Department is set to announce the arrest of a serial bombing suspect. (2:02). "For me, I wouldnt have cared if I went pick 100. Its awesome. The other positive is that if it's the exact same two clubs, they're appealing to fans who support AFL or AFLW and allowing them to experience the other for their chosen club. An emotional Chloe Molloy says telling Collingwood teammates about her bombshell defection to Sydney was the toughest part of a rollercoaster decision-making process. She is a big reason that Essendon are hanging around and having such strong last quarters. 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. I just wanted to get drafted, that was my main focus. Big thank you to Hari Menon, Jayden Koulizakis and Jessica Otter for presenting to the team! We've still got Elise ODea and Brea Moody and players like that that have been in there for so long, she said. 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. I think they're due to have a breakout against the Cats. 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. Bonnie Toogood and Maddy Prespakis preview a historic AFLW season as Rish & Rath handover the baton to the Bombers' newest podcasters. Super fan Ed had an EPIC day meeting some of his favourite players and visiting their HQ. While she believes the AFLs Indigenous Round is a special time for people, she hopes one day that Indigenous culture can be celebrated all year round. "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. Posts. Sarah Burt: There's a lot of positives to doubleheaders, but the current timing's may not be conducive to helping the AFLW get more spectators as is the hope. After Auskick, Maddy played with the boys for seven years - from the age of seven to 14. Maddy Prespakis reveals how she was physically targeted by opposition players in 2021. For the last two years before she was drafted, she had a lot to do with the Kickstart program in the under 18s space. Something that I worked on and I know now is that I need to physically prepare myself really well but also mentally prepare myself.. From the age of four, I havent looked back.. "She doesnt put herself out there for everybody to see," the teenager says. Follow us on socials:Twitter - https://twitter.com/CarltonFCBluesFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Carlton-Blues-Fans-102613464439423Instagram - https://ww. Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars? Sign up for the Real Footy newsletter. One issue is the doubleheaders being forced to start so early on a weeknight. GEORGIE Prespakis' two-match ban for a dangerous tackle on St Kilda ruck Erin McKinnon has been upheld after a lengthy tribunal hearing on Tuesday night. Photos have poured fuel on the burning rumours reality TV queen Angie Kent is dating an AFLW star and former Big Brother contestant. ESPN/Getty Images. Madison Prespakis, Carlton's reigning best and fairest winner, will now be joined by her partner Serene Watson in the AFLW. At the moment Im enjoying it and loving every bit of it. AFLW star Maddy Prespakis says some of her former Carlton teammates gave her the cold shoulder after she told them she was moving clubs. Merrett spoke the words Prespakis had wanted to hear. ML: It's hard to go past Maddy Prespakis' immediate impact for the Bombers. 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. (1:30). Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. Risk of speaking out in womens sport, Angie Kents quiet romance with AFLW star. Yet up until the day of last year's 2018 draft, there was every chance Prespakis would don the hoops of Geelong rather than the blue of Carlton. If only she'd held that grab in the dying seconds against the Blues. An historic club that went big in recruitment, signing Erin Phillips and Gemma Houghton and have looked dangerous in both their games but in a state where they are fighting for relevance against the well established Crows outfit, they need to give their fans something to cheer about soon. Maddie Prespakis and sister Georgie spoke to Fox Footy after a hard fought contest in Geelong. AFLW 2023: ESPN's way-too-early predictions - North's time to shine? If Richmond manage to get Katie Brennan back from injury this week, the Hawks will struggle. SB: Maddy Prespakis moved from Carlton to Essendon and hasn't disappointed the Dons. Maddy Prespakis could well have been the league's number one draft pick, but chose to stay in Melbourne.Credit:Justin McManus. Their guernsey gives a nod to the traditional "V" of the Demons but with the pride colours clearly displayed at the top. Prespakis said she needed a change and the move to Essendon has been refreshing. Round Table: What was the moment of the AFLW Grand Final? However, even when the cards are stacked against you, a showing like the one they dished up against the Cats won't be one they are proud of. Blues recruit Jess Dal Pos speaks about leaving GWS and settling into new club Carlton. She is undoubtedly one to watch, as she looks to lead Essendon to their debut finals series. AFL 2023: ESPN's way-too-early predictions - Can the Cats go again? Round Table: What was the moment of the AFLW Grand Final? Writing a new chapter (feat. Madison Prespakis. Essendon is one of four new expansion sides to join the AFLW and the Bombers started their campaign in style with a 36-point win over Hawthorn last weekend. Tidlig liv. Just a bit of a hip and shoulder," says Carlton's No.3 draft pick, Maddy Prespakis, of her on-field greeting to North Melbourne captain Emma Kearney last weekend. 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. We knew early on Maddy was going to do great things! In summary, Prespakis can accept a reprimand with an early plea. Prespakis has an impressive resume, including . She explained that for her, football was a big part of her life from the start. This day had it all! 16:24. Maddy is an inspiring athlete. SB: Melbourne's. New to Kayo? Poor. Someone wants to be a mini Maddy. It shows how much the game means to us women.. , VFL (VFLW) . Gold Coast currently sit 9th on the ladder after a 26 point loss to the Kangaroos, and a 33 point win against the West Coast Eagles. 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. 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. Ultimately however I do think Essendon's results will leave her a few votes short of a second medal especially when players like Jas Garner and Mon Conti are playing just as well and getting the wins with their teams. Maddy Prespakis - Essendon FC Paige Scott) AFLW young gun Paige Scott joins the first ever episode of the Bonnie T & Maddy P podcast. Both of these sides look to be early contenders for the flag, so Richmond doesn't need to be too concerned just yet. star on-baller Erin Phillips weighing up her future after the win against Melbourne on Saturday. They didn't treat me like a girl playing footy, they just treated me like a footballer," she says. ML: It's hard to go past Maddy Prespakis' immediate impact for the Bombers. But the 21-year-old has swapped the navy blue for the red . 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. Dylan Buckley is joined by Luke Ball to discuss being an early draft pick, moving from St Kilda to Collingwood, and much more. "I think playing with the boys growing up, that was probably the best thing I ever did. Gee was the Blues' first selection in the 2019 AFLW draft. If thats this year thats awesome.. ML: It's hard to go past Maddy Prespakis' immediate impact for the Bombers. But fans draw the short straw in doubleheaders despite them being marketed as a plus. 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. Keep pushing those boundaries, make what you do yours and always stand up for who you are., The one thing I want to push for is to celebrate being Indigenous every day and not just tick the box., Meet Tanya Hosch - the executive championing social inclusion and cultural diversity. You may have spotted her providing support in Melbourne and going on the best adventures with our participants! Watch the latest sport on Channel 7 or stream for free on 7plus >>. However, this week will prove to be a barometer for the Tigers, who will need to beat the winless Hawks to prove their strength. As soon as I met her we got along like two peas in a pod. The late announcement caused a few adjustments in the Prespakis household: namely, parents Damien and Jodie venturing from Echuca to Geelong. The teenager already seems an important cog for the Blues, who face Adelaide in a must-win game at Ikon Park on Sunday afternoon. It's hard to see the Dockers notching their first win of the season against a Bulldogs side that were limited only by their own inaccuracy in Adelaide. Prespakis isn't interested in talk of which number she was picked in the 2018 draft. ML: Fremantle has started the season poorly and not without reason. 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. The Lions will remain undefeated after annihilating both the Dockers and GWS by 49 and 47 respectively, and if they don't beat the Gold Coast Suns I'll eat my hat. 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. AFL 2023 fixture: Five must-watch games in the early rounds, How 'Demon spirit' brings out the best of Tayla Harris, AFL Draft - The top 10 prospects for 2023, AFL Draft 2022 - Every club's draft haul rated. 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. Watch every AFLW game LIVE on Fox Footy and Kayo. Maddy and Georgie Prespakis hail from the Gisborne/Sunbury region but played their representative footy with Vic Metro and Calder Cannons. Meet Megan Ford - the woman championing some of Australias most important COVID research, Abhorrent: Senior cop slams men who allegedly punched teenage girls in vicious brawl, NRL wrecking ball given green light to pursue surprise career change, Cricket chief addresses curious Mark Waugh absence from Indian commentary, Rising Origin star ruptures ACL in heartbreaking blow on eve of season, Rottnest swimmers tracked for days in extreme privacy blunder, Latrell Mitchell has one special wish for his magical milestone match. SB: Maddy Prespakis moved from Carlton to Essendon and hasn't disappointed the Dons. It is great to celebrate for a week but it needs to be about greater awareness, she said. Prespakis starred for the Bombers and passionately tugged at her jersey after kicking her first goal for the club she grew up supporting. 14k Followers, 1,352 Following, 312 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from MADDY PRESPAKIS (@maddy_prespakis) maddy_prespakis. Round Table: What was the moment of the AFLW Grand Final? Chris Judd spoke to Carlton Media following his induction into the Carlton Hall of Fame. 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. Maddy spoke to 7NEWS.com.au about her upbringing and successful career as well as her work with Indigenous youth and push to challenge gender stereotypes. She then found herself in the TAC cup which is now the NAB league. Tori loves putting fun first and taking our participants on the best adventures in Melbourne! I thought Fremantle would fall off last season, but it looks like this year may be the tipping point in Freo. I was a sook thats for sure, I cried a lot and thats because I played footy from age four to being drafted at 18 - it meant so much to me, she said. You have come to the ESPN Africa edition, for other ESPN editions, click above. Maddy is a really bubbly, energetic character and we connected right away. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. At just 19 years old, Maddy Prespakis has had a career most people can only dream about. AFLW Captain Kerryn Harrington spoke with Fox Footy after the Round 2 win over Geelong, AFLW Senior Coach Daniel Harford spoke with the media following the Round 2 win over the Cats. I transitioned from local boys footy to another local team in girls footy which put her in the eyes of the TAC cup. Following this, she moved into girls footy which she previously hadnt known existed. This led me to realising I wanted to help Indigenous boys and girls reach their dreams, she said. Brisbane have had two huge wins and their side is looking as dominant as ever with the likes of Emily Bates and Orla O'Dwyer. Its pretty crazy that these little kids look up to people like us and Im a role model in someones life, which is bizarre.. View All Partners. Im feeling pretty good. Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. 1 Maddy Prespakis Now that the season has come to an unfortunate early end, we can look back on the young stars that truly found their place on the field this season. Keep up to date with the best AFL coverage in the country. To find out more about Maddy, click here. She made the move to her childhood team, Essendon, when the side entered the competition for the 2022 season. However the reality is that some of the offers being made in regards to player movement this off-season are very significant. It is obviously disappointing to lose Maddy and Georgia, there is no shying away from that, given our significant investment in both of them to date over the last four years and five years respectively. Lucky they had a few more long sleeves on the bench to give it to her.. 312 posts. 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. Enquire Now. 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. Major Partners. 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. Prespakis by no means had an underwhelming 2021 season, averaging 21 disposals and four tackles a game, but getting time and space on the ball was definitely an obstacle with a new-found target on her back for the opposition. The one thing I want to push for is to celebrate being Indigenous every day and not just tick the box, she said. I felt pretty bad, she said. Sarah Burt: Yes.Unlike the men's game, in the Women's game there is more contested ball and stoppages which means . All times AEDT (GMT +11). SB: The Hawks will likely remain winless, against a much-improved Richmond who will be desperate for their first win. Watch the Blues celebrate their Round 2 victory over the Cats, Courtney Jones kicks a goal after a Geelong turnover deep in defence, Nicola Stevens receives the perfect pass from Courtney Jones and finishes off with a running goal, Elise O'Dea makes use of a rare opportunity. 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? It was clear the occasion of playing against her younger sister got to Maddy Prespakis. JR: I'll try and go a bit left field here. But fans draw the short straw in doubleheaders despite them being marketed as a plus. "Oh, not really. I felt as soon as I got the ball I was getting smashed left right and centre, she said. Have the Tigers over-achieved? "Once I saw girls that I knew and had played with be drafted in that first year, thats when I knew I could really have a chance.". At the age of four, she started playing Auskick - for the fun, social reasons that people join team sports as a child. If your professional sporting debut was against one of your idols, just months after your 18th birthday, what would you do? A shift to girls' football coincided with growing momentum both personally and across the country as a 15-year-old Prespakis, representing the Sunbury girls youth team, began to formulate a dream. They are all smashing that glass ceiling with their inspiring achievements and relentlessly positive attitudes. (2:02). It may not be a win but a little bit of fight will go a long way. I know hes always there by my side," she says. 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. 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. I just like to play my footy and enjoy it. Prespakis begynte spille fotball i fire r gammel gjennom Auskick-programmet i Romsey, nord-vest for Melbourne. The Bombers may be in their first AFLW campaign but they are eager to make finals and wont be using the expansion tag as an excuse. 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. #WhatAbility #NewSouthWales, SPOTTED I love the simplicity and how it highlights the pride section at the top, it lets the colours speak for themselves. All the highlights from the 14-point win against Geelong. It may not be a win but a little bit of fight will go a long way. "I know that when she lined up on me a few times on the weekend, it did make me a bit nervous that the best player in the competition was lining up on me. On the flip side I'm tipping another win for Melbourne to stay undefeated this weekend. Tori Tumeth - Melbourne City FC She was invited to the under-18s academy and took part in some training with the Western Bulldogs and Collingwood over the past two years, culminating in her drafting in October. Were having a morning tea and youre invited! Having agreed to take a meeting with Bombers officials ahead of the last AFLW sign and trade period, Prespakis was greeted by a contingent led by Merrett and football boss Josh Mahoney, determined to convince the young midfielder to make the high-profile move to Tullamarine. This is Maddy Prespakis. Its something we would love to be apart of very soon. From fun times at the park, stand up paddle boarding on the river, to lunch at sushi train to top it off! 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