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. Chris Judd spoke to Carlton Media following his induction into the Carlton Hall of Fame. "My dad was a big influence on me. 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. She champions a larger conversation, whether it is teachers educating students or football clubs teaching it to their members. MADDY Prespakis is a name that has become synonymous with the Game Changers. Marissa Lordanic: There are undoubtedly benefits to doubleheaders. Prespakis won the AFLW Best and Fairest award in 2020 and was named in the All Australian team twice during her four seasons with Carlton. The amount of blood she had coming out, I thought she broke it! Some friendly fire with a teammate when Georgie went to tackle her older sister saw her leave the ground via the blood rule, with Maddy admitting that she thought it couldve been worse. She made the move to her childhood team, Essendon, when the side entered the competition for the 2022 season. Sign up for the Real Footy newsletter. Citing a desire to be close to her family, Prespakis ultimately nominated herself for the Melbourne metropolitan area, excluding herself from Geelong's grasp. As soon as I met her we got along like two peas in a pod. 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. Maddy Prespakis celebrates a goal during round three, season seven, 2022. I then worked in the NGA space at Carlton for a year and really enjoyed that. Carlton President Luke Sayers spoke to the crowd at last night's Hall of Fame event. 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. If thats this year thats awesome.. Prespakis will miss Geelong's following two games against the Western Bulldogs and Essendon, for whom sister Maddy plays. Super fan Ed had an EPIC day meeting some of his favourite players and visiting their HQ. Blues celebrate a special night at the Hall of Fame. ML: Fremantle has started the season poorly and not without reason. 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. 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. The case for and against AFLW doubleheaders with men's finals, The case for and against AFLW doubleheaders with men's finals (2:02), Round Table: Bombers nailed their offseason recruits, The enduring magnetism of Scott Pendlebury, AFL preseason: 2023 practice match results, Hawks confirm Lions flag pair as AFLW recruits, Fagan contract extension a show of faith from Lions, AFL goes from three to four field umpires in '23, Saints' Membrey no certainty for season opener, Cats dealt blow with Jack Henry to undergo foot surgery, Selwood to help Melbourne through stormy period, ESPN's 2023 crystal ball predictions for all major Australian codes, ESPN's biggest Australian headlines of 2022. JR: This may be tough but I'm putting the heat on Port Adelaide. SB: Richmond have lost both of their two games, the first to Geelong in the final minute by four points, and the second to Adelaide by nine points on Saturday at the Swinburne Centre. Marissa Lordanic: There are undoubtedly benefits to doubleheaders. If Richmond manage to get Katie Brennan back from injury this week, the Hawks will struggle. The young woman is inspiring others in AFLW. My preference is to keep moving AFLW games to bigger stadiums but as standalone events. She explained that for her, football was a big part of her life from the start. ", Debut 15 years in the making for AFLW's new breed of role model. The 10 big moments that defined the AFLW season. 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. They always encouraged us to play any sport we wanted at a young age - and I was always a sporty kid.. 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. The couple won't be on the same team. Maddie Prespakis and sister Georgie spoke to Fox Footy after a hard fought contest in Geelong. I think they're due to have a breakout against the Cats. 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. 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. Michael Voss wraps up the pre-season with the key learnings he's taken out of the blocks. Blues star Madison Prespakis is headed to Essendon. Big thank you to Hari Menon, Jayden Koulizakis and Jessica Otter for presenting to the team! 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. Im feeling pretty good. If its not getting tagged or tackled, I dont know what footy really is. Our AFLW experts tackle some of the burning questions ahead of Round 3, including which recruit has had the biggest impact for their new club, if doubleheaders with the men's games are worth persisting with, and more. Being only 21 and having a bit of that external noise around your name and stuff is pretty crazy, Prespakis said. Watch every match of the AFLW Season LIVE on Kayo. 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. 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. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. 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. She is a big reason that Essendon are hanging around and having such strong last quarters. The former Blue is a tough operator in midfield, averaging 20.4 disposals and kicking 15 goals across her 34 games for Carlton. 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. 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. She described to 7NEWS.com.au how it felt when she was drafted. Lucky they had a few more long sleeves on the bench to give it to her.. I just like to play my footy and enjoy it. Harvey Norman Jesse Robinson: In short, yes. Prespakis' family travelled to Hobart for her debut last week - decked in Carlton blue. The young Indigenous athlete is making waves in AFL Women's league - as both a player and champion of her culture. AFL 2023: ESPN's way-too-early predictions - Can the Cats go again? They'll have both Tamara Luke and Lou Stephenson out with injury which is a big blow to the experience in their side. Tori loves putting fun first and taking our participants on the best adventures in Melbourne! The AFL's next big stat revealed? Please try again later. Ive got really good people around me that keep me level headed all the time. Its like Oh yeah theyre expansion, you get a lot of leeway in your first year, Prespakis said. It had nothing to do with me moving to the club or anything. AFL 2023: ESPN's way-too-early predictions - Can the Cats go again? Part of the move was to push my boundaries and get out of my comfort zone and I feel like Ive been able to do that at Essendon. Round Table: What was the moment of the AFLW Grand Final? #WhatAbilityAthlete #HappinessComeFirst Having never beaten Carlton before, Richmond are on a roll having won five in a row. She's had an average of 23.5 disposals across the two rounds, 376 metres gained and 6.5 clearances. Away from the heat of battle, Prespakis is effusive in her praise of the reigning best and fairest. 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. Maddie Prespakis and sister Georgie spoke to Fox Footy after a hard fought contest in Geelong. 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. Not many people get to play for the team they barrack for. Patrick Cripps and Harry McKay have been rested for the final 2023 pre-season practice match. Prespakis isn't interested in talk of which number she was picked in the 2018 draft.Credit:Justin McManus. The teenager already seems an important cog for the Blues, who face Adelaide in a must-win game at Ikon Park on Sunday afternoon. 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. 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. AFLW 2023: ESPN's way-too-early predictions - North's time to shine? (1:30). Have the Tigers over-achieved? Now with the unwanted record of the lowest ever AFLW score attached to them, Freo must bounce back against the Dogs. Historically the best and fairest comes from a stronger performing team and I don't think Essendon are going to have the numbers this season for her to get across the line. As a proud Indigenous woman, she also is passionate about celebrating diversity and her culture within AFL and AFLW. 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. SB: Maddy Prespakis moved from Carlton to Essendon and hasn't disappointed the Dons. #WhatAbilityAthletes, This is what a disability inclusive event looks like! You may have spotted her providing support in Melbourne and going on the best adventures with our participants! Catch all the goals from the Round 2 clash against Geelong at GMHBA Stadium. However, a career-high tally for disposals for Maddy proved to be crucial in Carltons 14-point win. Jesse Robinson: I think she can, but I don't think she will. From fun times at the park, stand up paddle boarding on the river, to lunch at sushi train to top it off! Shake their hand? 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. Unlike the men's game, in the Women's game there is more contested ball and stoppages which means winning margins are generally lower and don't have the same sway on the distribution of votes as we see in the men's games. Picture: AFL Photos . I thought Fremantle would fall off last season, but it looks like this year may be the tipping point in Freo. At just 19, she has kicked some serious goals. Have the Tigers over-achieved? But the 21-year-old has swapped the navy blue for the red . 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. #WhatAbilityAthlete #HappinessComeFirst 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. You have come to the ESPN Africa edition, for other ESPN editions, click above. Its definitely put that kind of fresh start in my mind in terms of being able to create new friends, new teammates having to earn the respect of those around you, she said. Earl Evans, NSW youre invited to our upcoming Morning Tea! Maddy Prespakis felt the external pressure affected her game in 2021. 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. Maddy Prespakis - Essendon FC To champion the trans community in such a deliberate way is a massive deal and a huge statement of support. "I think playing with the boys growing up, that was probably the best thing I ever did. She was pick No.3 in the 2018 AFLW national draft. Although its not great not to get the win, Maddy wasnt lying when she said she was going to go out and tackle me as hard as she could, Georgie said. After a torrid 36-point loss against the Kangaroos where Carlton coach Daniel Harford said his side was "comprehensively mauled", debuting midfielder Prespakis was a shining light for the Blues with 13 disposals and subsequent selection in round one's AFLW team of the week. I dont pay attention to what people think in terms of if I played well or anything. Optus What they said: Harford happy with Round 2 response. At just 19 years old, Maddy Prespakis has had a career most people can only dream about. Melbourne & Olympic Parks, Meet our newest What Ability Athlete! So many people love learning about it, including myself, and I think its an amazing culture to learn about - they were the first Australians.. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. Round Table: What was the moment of the AFLW Grand Final? 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. 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'. JR: I'll try and go a bit left field here. Maddy is an inspiring athlete. 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. Carlton President Luke Sayers spoke to the crowd at last night's Hall of Fame event. With epic activities and local athletes, this day truly had it all. The Blues looked vulnerable against Essendon and could be one for the Power to knock off and stamp their mark in South Australian football. Maddy Prespakis could well have been the league's number one draft pick, but chose to stay in Melbourne.Credit:Justin McManus. Star in tears addressing bombshell Swans trade, Sell drama or hide the truth? I still talk to a fair few of them everyday and they still keep in contact with me and see me as the same person I was before I left. They are all smashing that glass ceiling with their inspiring achievements and relentlessly positive attitudes. We walked away with a lot of key learnings and we go forward knowing exactly what we want to do.. SB: Melbourne's. 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. 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. 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. 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