THE Blues' VFLW team comprehensively downed an old foe on Saturday, defeating the Tigers at Ikon Park by 41 points.
Captain Kristi Harvey and forward Darcy Vescio capitalised around goals, while defender Gab Pound amassed 27 touches and Sarah Hosking racked up 21 disposals and booted a goal.
VFLW senior coach Shannon McFerran assesses the performances of the Blues' AFLW-listed players.
Georgia Gee
Stats: 12 disposals, 3 tackles
From the coach: Building off the back of last week’s game, Georgia was again able to impact the contest. Spending time in the midfield, Georgia found ample amounts of the football. She also spent time in the forward line and made a generous contribution in attack.
Sarah Hosking
Stats: 21 disposals, 1 goal
From the coach: It was one of Sarah’s most consistent games this year. She provided an outlet and drive from stoppages each quarter and continued to attack the football. She has improved in her ability to use the football under pressure.
Sarah Hosking was influential against Richmond. (Photo: Tim Murdoch)
Kerryn Harrington
Stats: 17 disposals, 6 tackles
From the coach: Started in the midfield and provided strength and maturity around the contest. Kerryn used the ball to our advantage and pushed deep into defence when needed. Kerryn has significantly improved in her transitional running and will continue to develop this for the remainder of the season.
Bridie Kennedy
Stats: 4 disposals, 2 kicks
From the coach: Another quiet day for Bridie. Her work off the ball was good at times in limiting her opponent. However, Bridie needs to have more impact on the game. She will continue to work on her intensity at the football, as well as more consistent four-quarter performances.
Tilly Lucas-Rodd
Stats: 15 disposals, eight kicks
From the coach: Tilly again provided run on the wing and was able to work hard defensively. Tilly provided a number of options on the wing and her work-rate was high for most of the game.
Nat Plane
Stats: 16 disposals, 5 tackles
From the coach: Nat started the day down back and provided some run off the half-back line. She linked in well with the others in defence and was able to provide an option to run and carry the football. Nat also moved into the midfield where she continues to develop her work-rate at stoppages and confidence in clearing the football to our advantage.
Gab Pound
Stats: 27 disposals, 14 kicks
From the coach: Gab spent most of the day down back and was able to take a number of marks. She provided her teammates with a running option and linked in well with the midfield. Gab moved into the midfield in the last quarter and provided plenty of run and won a number of clearances that created opportunities inside.
Gab Pound was always in the thick of the action against Richmond. (Photo: Tim Murdoch)
Darcy Vescio
Stats: 12 disposals, 2 goals
From the coach: Darcy hit the scoreboard early and created an option up forward. She spent most of the day at full-forward before moving up the ground and providing an option across the half-forward line. She made an impact when she had her opportunities and was competitive all game.
Darcy Vescio took her opportunities against the Tigers. (Photo: Tim Murdoch)
