Eagles Prepare for AFLW Final with ‘No Surprises’ Approach
West Coast coach Daisy Pearce is preparing her team for their first-ever AFLW final against Carlton at Ikon Park on Saturday by fostering a “no surprises” mindset.
Training Focus and Experience
During a training session on Wednesday, crowd noise was played through loudspeakers to simulate the final’s atmosphere. Pearce, drawing from her premiership experience with Melbourne, is teaching the squad how to handle the pressures of finals week.
“We know it’s the first time for a lot of people, so things like a bigger crowd, a national anthem, little nuances that finals bring. We’re talking about them so that there’s no surprises on the day,” Pearce said.
Game Plan and Mental Preparation
Pearce emphasized focusing on the fundamentals that brought the team success this season rather than overthinking final-specific pressures.
“The main thing is just stick to what got you there and playing the moment. We’re going to be playing against a very good opposition, who we got a taste of on last Friday night.”
She acknowledged that the team must expect challenging moments and be ready to navigate them effectively.
“It’s important to go into the game not hoping that challenges don’t come, or pressure moments don’t come. It’s accepting that they’re going to happen and be ready to sort of negotiate our way through them.”
According to Pearce, a well-set season reduces the need for major adjustments in the final.
“If you set the season right, you sort of don’t have to change a lot when you get to this point.”
Rematch and Key Players
The Eagles face the challenge of reversing a 20-point loss to Carlton from round 12 just eight days prior. That game saw standout performances from Carlton’s midfielders Abbie McKay and Mimi Hill, and defensive leader Harriet Cordner, who recorded 11 intercept possessions, including 10 in the first half.
Summary: Coach Daisy Pearce instills confidence in the Eagles by preparing them mentally for finals intensity, focusing on maintaining composure and embracing challenges without surprises.
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