Daisy Pearce, Brittany Gibson and Erin Philips, AFLW. The club and her teammates chipped in too. Returning superstar Daisy Pearce has described an AFLW premiership as the “missing piece” in her glittering career but insists she won’t feel empty if she retires without a national league flag. Or how to take the best photos when you're by yourself.If you've ever thought you might want to travel on your own this is an episode not to miss...CREDITSHost: Holly WainwrightWith thanks to: Monique Wise. “I think more understanding on both teams and awareness of game style and I just put that down to more time and more access to the resources that we’ve got now to learn the game.“(There was) certainly a change in the amount of chatter about structure and positioning and all that thing going on,” she said.Demons defender Libby Birch starred, while Kate Hore (two goals) shone in attack in front of 3500 fans.A full 693 days since last lacing up her boots at AFLW level, Daisy Pearce relished a new role in her return to the stage.“All things aside, just to start off round one like that with a pretty gritty win on a tough day with some challenges throughout our pre-season - to come away with a win against North who we knew were going to be quality opposition - perfect start.”“Obviously, we’re going to focus on next week now but you’re not chasing a win and that’s not your focus.Kangaroos midfielders Jasmine Garner (18 disposals), Emma Kearney (20 touches) and Ashleigh Riddell (also 20) were superb, while Melbourne on-ballers Karen Paxman and Elise O’Dea (15 disposals apiece) were excellent.Pearce, who made her name as an on-baller, had 12 disposals and was cool-headed across half-back.Coach Mick Stinear said the 31-year-old might return to the midfield, but her cool head under pressure made her a defensive asset.“That was probably the biggest thing.”Pearce highlighted an increase in game awareness as a major change since her last game.Young forward Eden Zanker booted one goal and created another to spark the Demons’ come-from-behind win.Pearce took the 2019 season off to have twins Sylvie and Roy, but skippered the Demons to Saturday’s opening-round win over North Melbourne.“It allows you just to keep focusing on improvement without that pressure building up because, previously when we’ve lost, that pressure just continues to build.”“I’ve had a lot to learn, learning a new position and I think that’s one of the things I’ve enjoyed most about the preparation and looking forward to this season is the challenge of learning a new position,” Pearce said.Melbourne had won just one of three previous season openers and coach Mick Stinear emphasised the importance of four early points.“It gives the group a bit of belief and this takes a little bit of pressure off,” he said.“(It was) awesome, just good to be back out there,” Pearce said.
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