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. 14k Followers, 1,352 Following, 312 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from MADDY PRESPAKIS (@maddy_prespakis) maddy_prespakis. "She doesnt put herself out there for everybody to see," the teenager says. We knew early on Maddy was going to do great things! 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. I feel like when I enjoy footy I play really well. She acknowledged that it was a disappointing outcome, but also has given the side a place to start for the 2022 season. Clubs remain concerned about the player pool with 18 clubs in the competition for the first time, with players with long-term injuries unavailable and emerging talent completing year 12. 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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. Paige Scott) AFLW young gun Paige Scott joins the first ever episode of the Bonnie T & Maddy P podcast. MADDY PRESPAKIS Hey @essendonfcw @Nike Athlete @yoproau Alex@morethanmgmt.com.au. 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. 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. Michael Voss wraps up the pre-season with the key learnings he's taken out of the blocks. 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. I want to use my platform to create real change . Blues star Madison Prespakis is headed to Essendon. On the flip side I'm tipping another win for Melbourne to stay undefeated this weekend. Its like Oh yeah theyre expansion, you get a lot of leeway in your first year, Prespakis said. Im trying not to get emotional, but to play against my sister is something Ill be forever grateful for, Prespakis said. The young woman is inspiring others in AFLW. "I really admire watching her play footy, and the way she goes about things," Prespakis says. It just changes the jumper were wearing. Gee was the Blues' first selection in the 2019 AFLW draft. Blues celebrate a special night at the Hall of Fame. 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. Its awesome. For the last two years before she was drafted, she had a lot to do with the Kickstart program in the under 18s space. If its not getting tagged or tackled, I dont know what footy really is. Parramatta Eels National Rugby League Club. This is the question I've been pondering about Mon Conti for her whole Richmond tenure, in such a short season the losses really stack up against you. Posts. The young woman didnt think it would be possible - but then the AFLW came into place, so she put her best foot forward. 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. Merrett spoke the words Prespakis had wanted to hear. The 10 big moments that defined the AFLW season. Tidlig liv. I didnt achieve what I wanted to individually and I feel I didnt contribute as best I could.. The former Blue is a tough operator in midfield, averaging 20.4 disposals and kicking 15 goals across her 34 games for Carlton. 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. Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars? New to Kayo? Special mention here to Nic Stevens who seems to be pushing the Saints to a new level this season. 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. JR: I'll try and go a bit left field here. The first game was just unreal, Prespakis told news.com.au. The Bombers take on Carlton this week and Prespakis is expecting her old teammates to give her a hard time after some of them didnt take her departure from the Blues particularly well. I just wanted to get drafted, that was my main focus. Conti shares her first impressions of Prespakis in an exclusive column for AFLPlayers.com.au. Have the Tigers over-achieved? 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. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. To find out more about Maddy, click here. 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. SB: Maddy Prespakis moved from Carlton to Essendon and hasn't disappointed the Dons. ML: It's hard to go past Maddy Prespakis' immediate impact for the Bombers. It just adds that bit of special feeling to it in a way that I do get to pull on the jersey (of the club) I barrack for. 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. Round Table: What was the moment of the AFLW Grand Final? She's had an average of 23.5 disposals across the two rounds, 376 metres gained and 6.5 clearances. SB: Richmond to beat Carlton. 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. ESPN/Getty Images. I can't go past the Bulldogs jumper though. Sarah Burt: Yes.Unlike the men's game, in the Women's game there is more contested ball and stoppages which means . When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current selection. They didn't treat me like a girl playing footy, they just treated me like a footballer," she says. Carlton coach Michael Voss is confident a summer of high-intensity training will pay off in the long run. 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. She's had an average of 23.5 disposals across the two rounds, 376 metres gained and 6.5 clearances. 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. 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. 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. Maddy Prespakis reveals how she was physically targeted by opposition players in 2021. Guelfi delves into the painful . 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. AFLW 2023: ESPN's way-too-early predictions - North's time to shine? Round Table: What was the moment of the AFLW Grand Final? 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. You may have spotted her providing support in Melbourne and going on the best adventures with our participants! 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. To champion the trans community in such a deliberate way is a massive deal and a huge statement of support. #WhatAbility #HappinessComesFirst I felt pretty bad, she said. Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars? Start your free trial now >. 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. Finals is definitely on our radar. I dont really pay attention to maybe who people think I am and all that stuff and the profile I might have. JR: Purely on design, I think Port Adelaide have nailed it. 14K followers. I just like to play my footy and enjoy it. RSVP essential: https://lnkd.in/gKyc-bRT #WhatAbilityAthlete #HappinessComeFirst Have the Tigers over-achieved? 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. Optus I love the simplicity and how it highlights the pride section at the top, it lets the colours speak for themselves. Bonnie Toogood and Maddy Prespakis preview a historic AFLW season as Rish & Rath handover the baton to the Bombers' newest podcasters. The teenager already seems an important cog for the Blues, who face Adelaide in a must-win game at Ikon Park on Sunday afternoon. 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. 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. I think they're due to have a breakout against the Cats. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. (1:30). AFL - Australian Football League. Now with the unwanted record of the lowest ever AFLW score attached to them, Freo must bounce back against the Dogs. 16:24. 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. Were having a morning tea and youre invited! Its the kids you meet along the way and the difference you can make to someones life or day - whether it is driving them to training or coaching them, I think its what made me feel like a role model to them and give them someone to look up to and learn about their culture more.. If Richmond beat the Hawks they'll prove they can stand up against the lower to mid-tier teams. Have the Tigers over-achieved? You have come to the ESPN Africa edition, for other ESPN editions, click above. 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. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. They'll have both Tamara Luke and Lou Stephenson out with injury which is a big blow to the experience in their side. 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. Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars? RSVP essential: https://lnkd.in/g4J3JEkK 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. 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. Writing a new chapter (feat. Patrick Cripps and Harry McKay have been rested for the final 2023 pre-season practice match. They were a little quiet against North but they should outclass the Saints all over the ground. Having never beaten Carlton before, Richmond are on a roll having won five in a row. ML: The Saints will stop the rot and upset the Dogs to heap even more pressure on the team as they push for finals. 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. 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 transitioned from local boys footy to another local team in girls footy which put her in the eyes of the TAC cup. #WhatAbility #NewSouthWales, SPOTTED Todd Liubinskas I know hes always there by my side," she says. #WhatAbility #HappinessComesFirst, Hey QLD Her dad also played the sport as well as several other family members. The 10 big moments that defined the AFLW season. 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. SB: Melbourne's. She made the move to her childhood team, Essendon, when the side entered the competition for the 2022 season. Lucky they had a few more long sleeves on the bench to give it to her.. She led from the front in an inexperienced team earning her third All Australian selection. One issue is the doubleheaders being forced to start so early on a weeknight. Maddy Prespakis could well have been the league's number one draft pick, but chose to stay in Melbourne.Credit:Justin McManus. JR: This may be tough but I'm putting the heat on Port Adelaide. I never thought this would happen, she said. Watch every AFLW game LIVE on Fox Footy and Kayo. "Oh, not really. JR: This may be tough but I'm putting the heat on Port Adelaide. I just wanted to get drafted, that was my main focus.". Jesse Robinson: I think she can, but I don't think she will. She champions a larger conversation, whether it is teachers educating students or football clubs teaching it to their members. - , Carlton AFL (AFLW). Maddy also said the whole experience has allowed her to also learn more about Indigenous culture. 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. 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. Maddy and Georgie Prespakis hail from the Gisborne/Sunbury region but played their representative footy with Vic Metro and Calder Cannons. Unsurprisingly, it was a night which the two of them - particularly Maddy, given the result - wouldnt change for the world. At the moment Im enjoying it and loving every bit of it. We do have that leadership around us and I think if anything, it gives the young girls an opportunity to step up and make their mark. Would you be tempted to mention how excited, or nervous, you are to play against them? 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. This is what it means to Turn Up! Insight Sport guest editor Sharni Norder explains the dilemmas players face and why codes need to stop living in a box. 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. There's just one problem. But the 21-year-old has swapped the navy blue for the red . Ive got really good people around me that keep me level headed all the time. 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. Credit: Supplied. Super fan Ed had an EPIC day meeting some of his favourite players and visiting their HQ. It had nothing to do with me moving to the club or anything. 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. 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. We are SO excited to announce AFLW midfielder Maddy Prespakis has signed on as one of our #WhatAbilityAthletes powered by Shaw and Partners. Something else to consider is who within Essendon would take votes from her. AAMI The introduction of four new expansion clubs was always going to create a significant challenge in terms of being able to retain your players, Munro said. But the way that it was implemented for Friday night couldn't have been poorer. Michael Voss wraps up the pre-season with the key learnings he's taken out of the blocks. 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 aloitti jalkapallon nelj vuotias kautta Auskick ohjelman Romsey, luoteeseen Melbourne. It may not be a win but a little bit of fight will go a long way. The young Indigenous athlete is making waves in AFL Women's league - as both a player and champion of her culture. Prespakis isn't interested in talk of which number she was picked in the 2018 draft.Credit:Justin McManus. 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. For me, I wouldnt have cared if I went pick 100. 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. 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. "My dad was a big influence on me. Can Maddy Prespakis win the AFLW best and fairest despite Essendon's record? Quiver from nerves? My preference is to keep moving AFLW games to bigger stadiums but as standalone events. I probably dont thrive on it. The Cats, granted picks one and two, had made overtures to the Sunbury teenager and would have almost certainly selected her second, if not first. But fans draw the short straw in doubleheaders despite them being marketed as a plus. Achieving his dream and still wanting to accomplish more, Bo found passion for support work and endeavours to break down existing stigmas around disability and build a country that celebrates all abilities. It was clear the occasion of playing against her younger sister got to Maddy Prespakis. Follow us on socials:Twitter - https://twitter.com/CarltonFCBluesFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Carlton-Blues-Fans-102613464439423Instagram - https://ww. Maddy Prespakis was a cut above the rest in the 2020 AFLW season. Following this, she moved into girls footy which she previously hadnt known existed. Maddie Prespakis and sister Georgie spoke to Fox Footy after a hard fought contest in Geelong. 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. 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