They'll have both Tamara Luke and Lou Stephenson out with injury which is a big blow to the experience in their side. Maddie Prespakis and sister Georgie spoke to Fox Footy after a hard fought contest in Geelong. AFLW star Maddy Prespakis has opened up on her move from Carlton to Essendon, revealing she needed to make a fresh start away from the Blues. This is what it means to Turn Up! #WhatAbilityAthlete #HappinessComeFirst 7NEWS.com.au has spoken to some of the nations most formidable females on International Womens Day. AFL 2023: ESPN's way-too-early predictions - Can the Cats go again? At just 19, she has kicked some serious goals. She took her game to new heights in her second year, winning her second Carlton Best and Fairest award, her second All Australian selection and the League Best and Fairest as the best player in the game before backing it up with her third club best and fairest in four years. I want to use my platform to create real change . At the moment Im enjoying it and loving every bit of it. Poor. In that she season, she earned All Australian honours, Carltons Best and Fairest award, the AFLW Best First Year Player and the AFLW Rising Star award for a standout 20 disposal, seven clearance, one-goal performance. AFLW 2023: ESPN's way-too-early predictions - North's time to shine? ", Debut 15 years in the making for AFLW's new breed of role model. I felt as soon as I got the ball I was getting smashed left right and centre, she said. 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. 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. Prespakis isn't interested in talk of which number she was picked in the 2018 draft.Credit:Justin McManus. The announcement will come during a press conference at 1:30 pm on Wednesday . This led me to realising I wanted to help Indigenous boys and girls reach their dreams, she said. If only she'd held that grab in the dying seconds against the Blues. I feel like when I enjoy footy I play really well. Were working to restore it. Follow us on socials:Twitter - https://twitter.com/CarltonFCBluesFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Carlton-Blues-Fans-102613464439423Instagram - https://ww. 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. I dont really pay attention to maybe who people think I am and all that stuff and the profile I might have. Madison Prespakis, Carlton's reigning best and fairest winner, will now be joined by her partner Serene Watson in the AFLW. Prespakis er datter av Damien og Jody. 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. But fans draw the short straw in doubleheaders despite them being marketed as a plus. For the last two years before she was drafted, she had a lot to do with the Kickstart program in the under 18s space. 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. 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. The clubs are taking advantage of the expansion signing rules to lure talent to their club with Hawthorn in the race for Brisbane Lions premiership player Emily Bates, who won the AFLWs best and fairest and MVP awards last week. 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. She is a big reason that Essendon are hanging around and having such strong last quarters. 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. Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. SB: Maddy Prespakis moved from Carlton to Essendon and hasn't disappointed the Dons. MADDY Prespakis is a name that has become synonymous with the Game Changers. I know hes always there by my side," she says. The young Indigenous athlete is making waves in AFL Womens league - as both a player and champion of her culture. 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. From fun times at the park, stand up paddle boarding on the river, to lunch at sushi train to top it off! 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 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. "I really admire watching her play footy, and the way she goes about things," Prespakis says. As a female athlete, Maddy also gave some insightful advice on International Womens Day - encouraging people to be proud of who they are. 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. MADDY Prespakis has been charged with Striking Daisy D'Arcy, Gold Coast Suns, during the third quarter of the Round 9 match between Carlton and the Gold Coast Suns. Dylan Buckley is joined by Luke Ball to discuss being an early draft pick, moving from St Kilda to Collingwood, and much more. "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. 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. "For me, I wouldnt have cared if I went pick 100. Welcome to the team Maddy! The 19-year-old also spoke about her teammates, explaining how in awe she is of their hard work on and off the field. 1,352 following. Keep your eyes pealed for incoming content Adelaide Crows But the way that it was implemented for Friday night couldn't have been poorer. So many people love learning about it, including myself, and I think its an amazing culture to learn about - they were the first Australians.. 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. 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. A roughly $90 ticket to get into a men's match that you likely don't care about if you're a Kangaroos member, at 5pm on a Friday? 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 probably dont thrive on it. It is great to celebrate for a week but it needs to be about greater awareness, she said. At just 19 years old, Maddy Prespakis has had a career most people can only dream about. She made the move to her childhood team, Essendon, when the side entered the competition for the 2022 season. The Cats went on to select Geelong local Nina Morrison first, who delivered a best-on-ground performance against Collingwood in the season opener but was ruled out for the rest of the season after rupturing an ACL on Thursday night, while Carlton snapped up Prespakis as the first metropolitan pick. Her dad also played the sport as well as several other family members. The 10 big moments that defined the AFLW season. 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. 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. 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 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. One issue is the doubleheaders being forced to start so early on a weeknight. I just keep enjoying my footy. I felt pretty bad, she said. Star in tears addressing bombshell Swans trade, Sell drama or hide the truth? 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? Chris Judd spoke to Carlton Media following his induction into the Carlton Hall of Fame. It absolutely makes sense to play doubleheaders, especially if we can line up the men's and women's clubs to give members the full experience and get the AFLW into stadiums like the 'G, but this was such a poor execution from the league. Fresh off of last week's NAB AFLW Rising Star nomination, Georgie Prespakis was one of her side's best, finishing with 15 disposals and four clearances. 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, its hard not to focus on Prespakis already illustrious career. With 2021, I walked away, not disappointed but unsatisfied, Prespakis said. Exposing AFL men's fans to the AFLW competition is a fantastic idea but the AFL finals ticket pricing is far higher than the average AFLW ticket price, the AFL might need to look at ticketing the games individually. Both stationed in the midfield, it was only a matter of time before the paths of the two sisters crossed. It is amazing. Poor. Patrick Cripps and Harry McKay have been rested for the final 2023 pre-season practice match. Tyrepower, Brisbane Lions Dee Heslop had the best day out in Queensland with George! ML: Every year the clubs step up their game and this season has been no exception. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. (2:02). 312 posts. When the game was announced on Thursday, Maddy forecast that she wouldnt be taking it easy on her younger sister, but thats not to say there wasnt a scare in the final term. 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. 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. 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. [3] Prespakis began playing football at four years old through the Auskick program in Romsey, north-west of Melbourne. Whether youre an existing member of the What Ability community or simply want to find out more, we would love to see you there! 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. Please try again later. 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. 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. 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. #WhatAbilityAthlete #HappinessComeFirst 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. I lived with both my parents, twin sister, little sister, and brother - so there was quite a full house, with six of us, she said. Madison Prespakis. I also need to mention the Bulldogs, who have taken a really strong stand by listening to their supporters and making the transgender flag the theme of the entire jersey and prompting an important conversation in the football community. 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. 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. To champion the trans community in such a deliberate way is a massive deal and a huge statement of support. 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. Have the Tigers over-achieved? 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. Finals is definitely on our radar. 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. Blues recruit Jess Dal Pos speaks about leaving GWS and settling into new club Carlton. If Richmond manage to get Katie Brennan back from injury this week, the Hawks will struggle. Watch every match of the AFLW Season LIVE on Kayo. Optus Shake their hand? She is undoubtedly one to watch, as she looks to lead Essendon to their debut finals series. 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. Prespakis begynte spille fotball i fire r gammel gjennom Auskick-programmet i Romsey, nord-vest for Melbourne. Start your free trial now >. This led her through the VIC metro pathways, NAB Academy, under 18 pathways and right through to being drafted for Carlton. Maddy Prespakis reveals how she was physically targeted by opposition players in 2021. Following this, she moved into girls footy which she previously hadnt known existed. 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. The contest didn't disappoint. Why St Kilda's second appointment of Ross Lyon is a massive gamble, Every AFL club's trade and free agency period graded. We are so thrilled to announce superstar defender Tori Tumeth has signed on as one of our #WhatAbilityAthletes powered by Shaw and Partners. You have come to the ESPN Africa edition, for other ESPN editions, click above. Ive got a really good leadership group here at Essendon that are very supportive of myself. Challenge those gender stereotypes, football has always been a male-dominated sport, but challenge those stereotypes and make what you are doing your own, she said. 43:16 Sep 7, 2022, 8:38 PM. 14K followers. However, a career-high tally for disposals for Maddy proved . 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