Georgia Gee has transitioned into a dangerous presence in Carlton’s forward line.
Gee has become a key aspect of the Game Changers’ game plan, using her versatility to adapt to each opponent.
That was never more evident than on Saturday afternoon, where she produced the best performance of her career in the win over the Western Bulldogs.
“It’s been really good [transition forward], obviously having the stars around me like Tay and ‘Darc’ and even Nic pushing up forward now,” Gee said.
“It has been really easy and I think that transition from the wing to forward is fairly easy anyway.
“You’ve just got to try and kick goals and be as dangerous as you can down there and apply a lot of pressure to the opposition.”
After last weekend’s loss to Collingwood, the Blues were out to prove themselves from the first bounce, securing three unanswered goals early in the first quarter in enemy territory.
Saturday’s win against the Western Bulldogs displayed the Blues determination to consistently compete at each opportunity, with Gee reaping full reward with three goals.
The photos are always so much better after a win. ??
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Check out the gallery from yesterday's game against the Dogs. #BoundByBlue
“Harf’s main message was just to hunt and apply that pressure again: obviously they are going to get on top of you at some stages and you’re going to feel like you’re losing or you’re on the ground but you’ve got to get back up and keep going,” she said.
“I think he really drilled that into us, that we needed to apply that pressure and hunt the footy, hunt the opposition and no doubt we came out on top when we did.”
Round 3 saw both teams unite for a greater purpose celebrating the Pride game at Whitten Oval.
The ability of the football community to reach out and spread messages of inclusiveness resonated with Gee.
“It means a lot to me, it was a really big game and it’s really big for the community and I think us two teams obviously putting it out there and showing everyone what it means to every player and the community,” she said.
“I think it’s a really big thing and if we can show everyone how big the moment actually is, hopefully everyone else can get involved and support that.”
A win in the west, and doesn't it sound good. ??#BoundByBlue pic.twitter.com/BqyB0d5XRe
— Carlton Womens (@carltonfc_w) February 22, 2020
Although Gee has proven herself to be a star in the making, she remains focussed on continual improvement and always putting the team first.
“I think there’s a lot to improve on. I think moving forward, just doing what the team needs me to do and playing my role [is the focus],” she said.
“Hopefully winning a few more games and just putting in whatever ‘Harf’ needs me to put in. If that’s on the wing or playing down forward, whatever the team needs.
“I think that’s the biggest thing, if we can get a few more wins on the board then that can be really good for us going forward.”
This Sunday, the Blues travel to South Australia for their first interstate game of the season.
Gee said the Game Changers weren’t shying away from the challenge of the Grand Final rematch.
“Applying that pressure down forward and hunting for the footy, I think that’s a really big thing,” she said.
“It’s something that ‘Harf’ has really drilled into us that we need to go there, hunt the footy and put pressure on the opposition so they kind of feel off their game.
“They are a tough opponent, they beat us in the Grand Final. The biggest thing will be to show them what we are made of and we are bigger and stronger this year — I think we can really do that.”