When AFLW first began, I watched a couple of matches and it wasn't for me. I thought the skills were sub par at the time, and the overall look of the game wasn't that appealing.
This week's game drew me in.
I enjoyed the game overall, and think the quality of the teams has improved dramatically in a short period of time. The skills are respectable and enjoyable to watch. They defend really well. And the way our midfielders found space and handballed to each other was nice to watch.
Most of all, the game just looks like a Richmond game. There was something about the way the players work as a team, support each other, tap the ball to someone nearby, their general positioning, etc. that was very familiar, so it feels like I'm watching a team that's clearly reflective of the club's culture.
It's a big improvement compared to the last time I watched.
Last but not least - they even got screwed over by umpires favouring Geelong with dodgy free kicks just like in the men's competition, so overall it's a much more familiar game now, and I'll watch them more often as the season unfolds.
