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2009 Freedom Tour
August 20, 2009 | posted by Kathryn Hogg
Published in Bendigo Weekly on 20/08/2009
The push to establish a women’s football team in this city has gained momentum following the hugely successful clash between Bendigo and the touring USA Freedom.
Hundreds of football followers were at Fulton Hogan Oval in Kangaroo Flat to watch the international match with the visitors coming off losses to NSW in Sydney and then Queensland in Cairns.
Bendigo captain Andrea Walsh was clearly the best player afield as she banged home three goals to lead her side to a triumphant victory over the Americans who were best served by Suzy Thomas from the Milwaukee Bombers.
August 18, 2009 | posted by Denise Lafaver
Cairns seemed to loosen the Freedom ladies up. After stepping off the plane and getting our gear into the hotel rooms, we headed to the field to play our hosts the Cairns AFL Womens team. As you read from Nikki’s report it was a tough loss. But, we played well and we kept improving as the clock ticked on.
August 17, 2009 | posted by Kathryn Hogg
Cheryl Critchley | From: Herald Sun | August 17, 2009
THESE Yanks definitely don't tank, taking it up to the Aussies in the first tour by an international women's Australian rules football team.
Despite losing their four games they edged closer each time, finishing with a two-point nail-biter against a combined VWFL team on Saturday.
US Freedom is mostly Americans and one expat Australian, and boasts the Statue of Liberty on its jumper.
August 14, 2009 | posted by Denise Lafaver
Game 2 was like taking our first couple of steps. We played an even tougher team than the Sydney Shamrocks, called the Cairns Bombers, but after some adjustments by the coaches and some post-game/pre-game pep talks, we certainly began to capitalize on our strengths and exploit the weaknesses of our Aussie counterparts.
August 14, 2009 | posted by Denise Lafaver
As with most things in life, one must crawl before walking. Game 1 of the tour was a testimony to this. The first quarter was quite staggering, and the Sydney Women’s football team (the Shamrocks) not only gave us a wonderful introduction to how footy is truly played [where the sport originated], but they also broke many of the preconceived notions about what it takes to be a quality footballer.
August 14, 2009 | posted by Kathryn Hogg
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