VFLW teams: Vice Captain to celebrate 50 straight games

VFLW Blue to celebrate milestone game.

By Angelique Ross, LaTrobe University

May 12, 2023, 4:20 pm

 
Tomorrow’s game will also mark the occasion of vice-captain Bryannan Gurr’s 50th straight game for the Blues and in the VFLW.
 
After a stellar 2022 season, Gurr took home the coaches’ award and fourth place in the Carlton VFLW best and fairest with 74 votes.
 
Gurr has been outstanding on and off the field and will look to take some strong marks in tomorrow’s clash.
 
Some changes for the Round 8 team will see the inclusion of Kasey Lennox, Gabriella Pound, Taylor Ortlepp, Ahlani Eddy, and Mia Austin.
 
Madeline Hendrie, Libby Hosking, and Emily Hurley will miss the game with injuries and Georgia Tait and Ruby Watts will also be sidelined.

Fans can catch all the action from 11am (AEST) at IKON Park or stream it live via the AFL website and app. 

Gurr: It’s a double-edged sword

Carlton came within a goal of top team Port Melbourne on Sunday.

By Emily Patterson, Carlton Media

Apr 21, 2021, 4:00 pm

THE valiant VFLW Blues produced a stirring performance against the top-of-the-table Port Melbourne on Sunday afternoon, despite a late surge from the Borough seeing the Blues fall by six points.

Playing the undefeated Borough for the second time this season, it was clear the Blues have seen major improvements in their structures and game plan since the 44-point defeat to their opponent back in Round 2.

Speaking to Carlton Media post-match, midfielder Bry Gurr described the physical battle as a double-edged sword. 

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“It’s a tough one: we’re proud to have pushed the top team,” Gurr said.

“But it’s hard because we had them for most of the game, and to just let it slip in the last quarter is a bit hard to swallow.”

Getting off to a fast start, Carlton dominated the opening quarter, scoring three majors to none. 

The Blues were then able to hold their lead for the majority of the game, until an onslaught of Port Melbourne goals bumped the Borough to a one-point lead late in the third quarter.

While the bulk of last quarter play occurred in Carlton’s forward 50, Port Melbourne fought hard to prevent the Blues from winning meaningful possession and taking their opportunities in front of goal.

Addressing the players post-match, Gurr recalled senior coach Luke O’Shannessy’s message was to use the disappointment of the tight loss as motivation.

“It should hurt, so let it hurt, but take it as fuel for next week,” she said.

“We can beat those top teams when we play our own game. We just need to not give in to the way that they want us to play, let ourselves dictate what we want to do and bring that into every game.”