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lucy-268 · 4 years ago

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A/N - Wacky Drabbles - Prompt 55 - This is without a doubt the stupidest plan you've ever had. Of course I'm in. (the challenge will be in bold) Yes, this is silly, but I could totally see the boys doing this.

Disclaimer: Characters belong to PB

Warnings: none

Series/Pairing; other characters: The Nanny Affair - m!Sam x f!MC (Emma Schuyler); Mickey; Mason; Sofia Russo; mention of my Open Heart MC - Charley Valentine

Word count: 1,340~ish

“This is without a doubt the stupidest plan you've ever had. Of course I'm in.” Mickey said to his brother.

Mason grinned at him. “But you have to go with Sofia.”

Mickey frowned. “Why can’t I stay with Emma?”

Mason rolled his eyes. “Because it’s my plan and I can’t see without my glasses.” Mason handed Mickey his old pair of glasses that he had popped the lens out of.

Mickey took them and looked at them, frowning. “Don’t you think she’ll notice that there isn’t any glass in them?”

Mason shook his head.

Mickey was already having doubts. “Dad is going to be mad.”

Mason nodded. “At Sofia for not knowing she only has one kid.”

Mickey frowned. “As long as it isn’t at Emma. I don’t want Emma to get fired.”

“She won’t. Sofia’s going to tell her to watch me.”

There was a knock on the door to their room and Emma popped her head in. “Are you boys ready for your day with Sofia?” She looked between the two of them. “What’s going on?”

Mickey stammered. “Who, us ? Nothing! Honest!”

Emma cocked her eyebrow at them. “Hurry to the kitchen. Your dad ordered room service. There is bacon and you don’t want Sofia to toss it.”

“Why can’t we go explore Boston with you?”

“Because Sofia wants to spend the day taking you to Harvard so you can see where she got her MBA.”

She put an arm around each boy and led them through the hotel suite. Sam was just uncovering the dishes as they got to the small kitchen area and both boys loaded their plates.

Sam reached over them and fixed a plate for Emma. He stepped back and pulled her with him, handing her the plate and a fork. He leaned over her. “If you get bored with Charley, text me and I’ll try to get out of my meeting,” he whispered to her, his lips brushed the shell of her ear.

She smiled but didn’t get to answer before Sofia swept into the room. She frowned when she saw the scrambled eggs, waffles, and bacon. “Emma, consult me before you order room service again.”

Sam interrupted her. “Sofia, I ordered breakfast. I also ordered you an egg white omelet with soy yogurt and fresh fruit.” He handed her a plate before selecting his own breakfast.

Sam was the first to leave. Then Sofia corralled the twins. As they were walking out the door, Mason stopped. “I have to go to the bathroom.”

Sofia sighed. “Hurry.”

Mickey nodded to his brother and then turned to Sofia. “Can we go down to the lobby and look at the fountain.” He held up a handful of change. “I want to make a wish.”

Sofia agreed, calling to Mason not to be long.

Soon Mason was hurrying after the others, leaving Emma alone in the suite. She gathered up the dishes and left them outside the door for room service to pick up. She had a few hours before she needed to meet Charley.

Her phone buzzed with a text. It was from Sam. ‘Have a nice day. I’ll miss you. 💕’

A few seconds later another text. This one was from Charley. ‘Ems, I’m sorry. I just got called in to work. Can we have dinner tonight?’

She texted Charley back and said that she’s like that.

Maybe she should let Sam know she was free and if he wanted to try to get out of his meeting she’d be around.

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In the lobby Sofia turned on Mickey. “What is taking Mason so long?”

Mickey shrugged, “I was going to text him, but don’t have my phone. Can I borrow yours?”

Sofia reluctantly held it out and went to discuss something with the front desk.

********

Emma’s phone pinged with a text from Sofia. ‘Mason is sick. I’m sending him back upstairs to you. You need to watch him.’

Emma rolled her eyes and answered that she would be glad to watch Mason.

********

‘Mason’ popped up beside Sofia. “I’m here.”

Sofia looked down at him, she nodded, then turned her head just in time to see Mickey almost lose his balance. He had two phones in his hand. He handed Sofia’s back to her. “Mason brought my phone with him.”

“Let’s go boys.” Sofia said, pushing through the door.

Mickey followed after her, knowing he would be tired dancing from one side of her to the other, putting Mason’s old frames on and taking them off all day. This was a stupid plan. And he didn’t get to hang back with Emma.

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Mason walked back into the suite and gave Emma a hug.

“What’s wrong?”

Mason rubbed his stomach. “I just feel icky?”

Emma looked at him. “‘Icky’ huh?”

“Can I put on my pjs and watch TV?”

“Mm, put on your pjs.” Emma sat on the sofa and turned on the TV.

Soon, Mason was back and they decided to watch Iron Man.

Half-way through, the door opened and Sam came back. He was surprised to see Emma and Mason there. “What’s going on?”

“Mason didn’t feel well, so Sofia sent him back.”

Anger flashed in Sam’s eyes, just for a second. “You had plans today and Sofia was supposed to be with the boys. I’m going to call her.”

Emma stopped him. “Charley had to cancel, but she does want me to have dinner tonight, if that’s okay?”

Sam nodded.

“Why are you back so early?”

Mason sat up. “You can watch Iron Man with us.”

Sam sat down on the sofa, with Mason sandwiched between the two of them. “Robin is going to my last meeting today. Oh, someone gave him tickets to the opera tonight and I think he’s planning on asking you.”

“Too bad I have dinner plans, I love opera.”

Sam reached over Mason’s head and brushed her hair back. “I’ll remember that,” Sam said softly.

Sam’s phone dinged with an incoming text. It was a picture and he was just getting ready to hand the phone to Emma when the second picture came through. He did hand the phone over at that point. Emma smiled at the first photo and frowned at the second. Sam grabbed the remote out of Mason’s hand and clicked off the TV.

Emma shoved Sam’s phone in front of Mason's face. She showed him the selfie Sofia had sent of her and Mickey. Then the selfie she sent of her and ‘Mason.’ The next text read ‘The boys and I are having so much fun!’

Mason looked back and forth between his dad and Emma. “We wanted to see how long it would take for her to realize she only had one of us.” He focused on Sam. “Dad, seriously, Emma wouldn’t have walked out of the hotel with only one of us.”

“Go to your room.”

“But dad...”

“Go. To. Your. Room!”

Sam walked over to the kitchen, calling Sofia.

As soon as Sofia and Mickey walked through the door, Sam turned to his son. “Go to your room.” Mickey started in that direction, when Sam stopped him. “On second thought, go to my room! You and Mason need a time out from each other.”

That evening, Robin and Sofia went to a dinner meeting and then the opera, while Emma went out with Charley.

She returned to find Sam working on his laptop. He looked up surprised to see her so early.

She leaned down and wrapped her arms around him. “Be honored. Charley invited me to the opera with her and her boyfriend. Apparently he has box seats.” Emma stood up, and walked away, trailing her hand across his shoulders. “I just thought about you, all by yourself here, since the boys are restricted to their room tonight.” She pulled on the strap of her dress. “I’m going to go change.”

Sam slammed the top of his computer. “I can help you with that.” He said as he pulled her into her room and locked the door behind them.

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eddycurrents · 6 years ago

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For the week of 19 November 2018

Quick Bits:

Aquaman #42 is a tie-in to the “Drowned Earth” event, following on his skewering at the hands of Poseidon in Justice League #11. Navigating his way through a dead realm is kind of a weird way for Dan Abnett to close out his run on the series, but it’s still a satisfying issue. Great art from Lan Medina, Vicente Cifuentes, and Gabe Eltaeb.

| Published by DC Comics

Batman #59 continues the “Tyrant Wing” arc with Batman acting a little unhinged on Penguin’s tip that Bane is running Arkham from the shadows, continuing his criminal empire to kill throughout Gotham. It’s interesting to see Batman alienate his allies again in his pursuit for vengeance.

| Published by DC Comics

Bettie Page #1 begins a new volume setting up an alien adventure in Britain, building upon the previous series but not requiring it as reading, from David Avallone, Julius Ohta, Ellie Wright, and Taylor Esposito. Bettie Page, paranormal investigator, is still a weird but entertaining remit and this opening issue does a good job of continuing in that vein as Bettie travels to England to investigate the Queen having been abducted by aliens. Ohta’s art also just keeps getting better and better.

| Published by Dynamite

Black Badge #4 employs a unique approach to flashbacks, with a solid spot colour in otherwise black and white image from Tyler and Hilary Jenkins. It’s a neat technique that really makes the scenes stand out.

| Published by BOOM! Studios

Bloodborne #7 continues to question the realities and relationship of religion and science, even as the city’s fate becomes bleaker and the disease threatens more and more citizens. While I think I preferred the existential terror of the first arc more, this is still highly enjoyable.

| Published by Titan

Cold Spots #4 delivers a little bit of explanation as to what Grace has been brought to the island to do. I say a little bit, since there’s still a lot left unanswered in this penultimate issue. Gorgeous artwork from Mark Torres. You can almost feel the coldness coming off the pages.

| Published by Image

Cover #3 is some amazing storytelling. Somehow Brian Michael Bendis, David Mack, Zu Orzu, and Carlos M. Mangual are layering more and more into the narrative with each subsequent issue in such a brilliant way that you barely notice how many disparate pieces are being presented. It’s like an intricate tapestry being woven before us. This issue even has a special sequence illustrated by Bill Sienkiewicz of a fantasy story I desperately want to read the rest of.

| Published by DC Comics / Jinxworld

Crimson Lotus #1 begins a new series from John Arcudi, Mindy Lee, Michelle Madsen, and Clem Robins giving an origin story to Yumiko Daimio, one of Lobster Johnson’s enemies and grandmother to the BPRD’s favourite jaguar. It’s good, and an appearance early on from Rasputin just further shows some of the intricacies of the Hellboy universe.

| Published by Dark Horse

Devil Within #2 keeps the creepy factor up as Samantha and Michelle try to get help for Michelle’s possible possession. Excellent moody atmosphere provided by the art from Maan House and Dee Cunniffe.

| Published by Black Mask

Doctor Strange #8 begins “The Price” but it’s really just a continuation of the “Two Doctors” arc, building off the corruption of Strange’s former student. Mark Waid gives us some very interesting developments here regarding who is targeting him, along with Kamma finding out something Stephen wishes she wouldn’t, and the revelation of the location of one of the other gems from Cyttorak that were revealed to exist in X-Men Black.

| Published by Marvel

Evolution #12 ends the second arc with some lies, half-truths, and compelling confessions. The theme of change and mutation that has been evident since the first issue really comes to the fore this issue as some huge changes occur for the cast.

| Published by Image / Skybound

Exorsisters #2 gives more background to how the sisters came about through a deal with infernal powers by their mother. The art from Gisèle Lagacé and Pete Pantazis really is a huge draw.

| Published by Image

High Heaven #3 spends some time with Heather as she deals, kind of, with the loss of both David and Ben. Very weird things continue to go on in heaven with the usual great art from Greg Scott and Andy Troy. The Hashtag: Danger back-up remains funny with the lengths that the team goes to in order to save one of their own, only to have her kill herself again. And the prose pieces nicely round out the entire package.

| Published by Ahoy

Hot Lunch Special #4 delivers the penultimate chapter to not just one of the best crime stories I’ve read in years, but also just one of the best stories I’ve read in years period. Eliot Rahal, Jorge Fornés, and Taylor Esposito have really got something special here, with intriguing characters, an ever twisting plot, and some incredible visual. The layouts for this issue, breaking down the pacing, are just wonderful.

| Published by AfterShock

Immortal Hulk #9 is another staggeringly good issue, with a change for the Absorbing Man as he’s tapped to go up against the Hulk. While I am a little sad he didn’t stay legitimate following his redemption arc in Black Bolt, his development here from Al Ewing is pretty intriguing. Also love the art as the regular team of Joe Bennett, Ruy José, and Paul Mounts trade off pages with guest artist Martin Simmonds. The former illustrating the Hulk and the latter Creel before alternating in the battle between the two.

| Published by Marvel

Infinity 8 #7 begins the third loop “The Gospel According to Emma” from Lewis Trondheim, Fabien Vehlmann, and Olivier Balez. This reboot of the timeline starts off incredibly wrong as the Marshal approached to assist this time turns on the crew and effectively strands them in this timeline. There’s some interesting bits of grave robbers stealing treasure and overtones of the Marshal’s religion.

| Published by Lion Forge / Magnetic Collection

Infinity Wars: Ghost Panther #1 begins the final of these two-issue “Infinity Warps” mash-ups. Like the rest, it is incredibly well done. Jed MacKay, Jefte Palo, Jim Campbell, and Joe Sabino craft a tale merging Ghost Rider and Black Panther, seamlessly blending the two into something magical. The art from Palo and Campbell may well be the best of any of these minis and the art on all of them has been very impressive. Love the design for Zarathos.

| Published by Marvel

Judge Dredd: Toxic #2 has the violence and toxicity spillover as the explosion at one of the waste facilities causes increased fear and tension amongst the scrubbers hired to keep Mega-City One functioning. Paul Jenkins is crafting a tale full of the problems that come with xenophobia and the art from Marco Castiello, Vincenzo Acunzo, and Jason Millet just makes it visceral.

| Published by IDW

Justice League #12 has some really nice art from Frazer Irving for this penultimate chapter of the “Drowned Earth” event. Also, a very interesting revelation from Poseidon when it comes to the invading sea gods.

| Published by DC Comics

Justice League Dark #5 kicks off a new arc dealing with the ramifications of the first one, “The Witching Hour” crossover, and previous unrevealed tales of what happened with Detective Chimp after inheriting the Oblivion Bar. James Tynion IV gives some nice nods to the original Shadowpact series aided by beautiful art from Daniel Sampere, Juan Albarran, and Adriano Lucas.

| Published by DC Comics

The Last Space Race #2 introduces us to another member of the team, giving us a bit of his backstory, and largely making us want to drop him into a deep dark hole and forget that he’s there. Peter Calloway does a wonderful job of making Roger Freeman thoroughly unlikable, it’s kind of astonishing.

| Published by AfterShock

Lightstep #1 is a very different kind of sci-fi tale, mixing almost the feel of the decadence of Rome under Nero or Caligula and the high concept science fiction of a society that measures the class of its citizens by genetic similarity to their progenitor, and thereby assigns how “fast” they live. As I say, different from Miloš Slavković, Mirko Topalski, and Andrej Bunjac. Slavković’s art reminds me a bit Pasqual Ferry mixed with John Watkiss. The story itself somewhat reminds me of Watkiss’ work on John Jakes’ Mulkon Empire. On top of that, it’s part of a broader video game/media franchise from Eipix Entertainment, of which this looks like only the first volley (a novel and video game are forthcoming).

| Published by Dark Horse

The Lollipop Kids #2 continues to be a fantastic and fabulous comic from Adam & Aidan Glass, Diego Yapur, DC Alonso, and Sal Cipriano. The art alone from Yapur and Alonso would be worth the price of admission, but the characters, setting, and overall plot just elevate this beyond a typical kids fantasy type deal.

| Published by AfterShock

Low Road West #3 gets significantly stranger and much more surreal as reality seems to be growing thinner. We’re still not any closer to really understanding what’s truly going on, but it doesn’t really matter. Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Flaviano, Miquel Muerto, and Jim Campbell are telling one hell of a compelling story.

| Published by BOOM! Studios

Mae #10 has Mae deal with some stuff in our world before stocking up and returning back to Cimrterén to resume her search for her father. Gorgeous artwork as always from Gene Ha and Wes Hartman.

| Published by Lion Forge / Roar

Marvel Knights #2 sees Matthew Rosenberg and Nico Henrichon join Donny Cates for this chapter, giving a bit of back story on how Banner roped in Castle into searching out the various heroes and leads to a confrontation with Elektra. Still no closer to understanding what happened here, but it does get weirder with a hallucinatory Karen Page. Henrichon’s art is just perfect for telling this story.

| Published by Marvel

Middlewest #1 is a magical debut of this new series from Skottie Young, Jorge Corona, Jean-Francois Beaulieu, and Nate Piekos. It’s a fantasy grounded in the reality of growing up hard in Middle America, with Abel dealing with an abusive father, while just trying to be a kid. But there’s a talking fox and devastating sentient storms. Rather inventive stuff all around. I’m also getting the impression that Jorge Corona should really be a household name. Between No. 1 with a Bullet, Old Man Jack, and now this, he’s been killing it recently.

| Published by Image

Night Moves #1 is a pretty great debut from VJ Boyd, Jordan Boyd, Clay McCormack, Mike Spicer, and Shawn DePasquale. It’s a gritty crime drama with occult overtones, but most of the weirdness is just simmering under the surface so far as the protagonists work to find out what kind of mess they’re in. McCormack and Spicer’s art really capture the feel of the seediness of the story well.

| Published by IDW

Optimus Prime #25 brings it all to a close, with a flashback through Optimus’ life and little vignettes of the various Transformers from John Barber, Kei Zama, Josh Burcham, and Tom B. Long. I’m really going to miss this world.

| Published by IDW

Pearl #4 is probably the most stereotypical Bendis issue to date, but the dialogue doesn’t tip over into the ridiculous territory. Most of this issue is a conversation between Pearl and tattoo boy, but at least it’s interesting conversation and not random pop culture references repeated as questions.

| Published by DC Comics / Jinxworld

Pestilence: A Story of Satan #5 gives a bittersweet end to this story, filled with loss and sacrifice. It’s kind of fitting considering how bleak both this and the first series have been. Wonderful art from Oleg Okunev, Guy Major, Michael Garland, and Marko Lesko.

| Published by AfterShock

The Punisher #4 may well be one of the bloodiest, most violent mainline 616 Marvel Universe Punisher issues yet as Jigsaw and an assortment of Hydra goons attempt to kidnap Frank from prison. Matthew Rosenberg and Szymon Kudranski are continuing to keep this book moving at a breakneck pace, like an action movie that barely takes any moments to breathe.

| Published by Marvel

Quantum & Woody! #12 brings this volume to a close, with an interesting character study of the brothers at the hands of GATE and X-O Manowar.

| Published by Valiant

Rumble #9 brings “Things Remote” to an end with an epic battle between the Esu and Rathraq’s friends, leading to an interesting realization for Rathraq and what he wants out of life. Stunningly beautiful art from David Rubín and Dave Stewart.

| Published by Image

Shadowman #9 continues the “Rag and Bone” arc as Alyssa and Jack confront Sandria Darque. Gorgeous artwork from Renato Guedes, Eric Battle, and Ulises Arreola.

| Published by Valiant

Shuri #2 continues the search for Black Panther, while back on Earth the women of Wakanda form a council to figure out how to maintain and administer the nation while he’s missing. Definitely some interesting concepts and character points from Nnedi Okorafor. Phenomenal artwork and layouts from Leonardo Romero and Jordie Bellaire.

| Published by Marvel

Spider-Force #2 is probably one of the bleakest, mean-spirited stories I’ve read in a while. This isn’t a bad thing, but the story’s a bit of a downer as the nature of an irradiated world without hope seems to permeate everything, including characters like Jessica Drew who are normally at least a bit more level-headed. Priest is writing a very dark story, with some complicated characters like Peter’s granddaughter who grew up in the Old Man Logan universe and a Peter Parker who looks like he was abused by Uncle Ben.

| Published by Marvel

Spider-Geddon #4 kind of spoils the need to read Spider-Force #3 out in three weeks, which just kind of adds to the downer feel of that series. This issue turns darker itself with a bevy of betrayals. Christos Gage has kind of stacked the deck against the spiders, I wonder how they’re going to get out of it in the finale.

| Published by Marvel

Stellar #6 concludes the series and it is incredibly messed up. The conflict between Zenith and Stellar is bizarre and perverse, but I don’t really want to go into it more because spoilers would ruin its impact. Joe Keatinge, Bret Blevins, and Rus Wooton have done an amazing job with this series. Highly recommended.

| Published by Image / Skybound

Sukeban Turbo #1 is another series originally published by Glénat Editions in France, translated into English for North American markets. It’s a mix of teenage rebellion, crime, and following a boy band from Sylvain Runberg, Victor Santos, and Shawn Lee. The art from Santos is worth it on its own, very impressive layouts and storytelling.

| Published by IDW

Summit #10 kicks off the third arc for the series and like most of the Catalyst Prime series recently it undergoes a bit of a change in status quo. Val finds out that she hasn’t been hallucinating, but hearing the voice of another of her team that was essentially vaporized during the event, before having her life turned upside down as the government starts hunting her. Amy Chu continues writing the series, while she’s joined by Marika Cresta fully for the art here.

| Published by Lion Forge / Catalyst Prime

Tony Stark: Iron Man #6 begins “Stark Realities” and the launch of Tony’s eScape virtual reality game. Dan Slott, with a script assist from Jeremy Whitley, does a great job of making it feel chaotic at launch, with some ordinary and extraordinary problems occurring. The pissed off griefer is hilarious.

| Published by Marvel

Web of Venom: Carnage Born #1 is an interesting reinterpretation of Carnage’s origin to fit within the new mythology being crafted in the current Venom series, also building off the recent two-part arc there with the Maker, from Donny Cates, Danilo S. Beyruth, Cris Peter, and Clayton Cowles. This is more very entertaining outgrowth of the Marvel Universe from Cates and gives us a quite possibly deadlier Carnage.

| Published by Marvel

West Coast Avengers #4 concludes the first arc in fairly straightforward fashion as the team deals with BRODOK and the women transformed into giant monsters. Some nice little character moments from Kelly Thompson and great art from Stefano Caselli and Tríona Farrell.

| Published by Marvel

The Whispering Dark #2 continues its existential and moral crisis as the squad commits war crimes as they struggle to survive. There’s something off about how everything is happening, in how Christofer Emgård is writing the narration, but I’m not sure if it’s just the in-story reason of the go-pills. It feels like the squad is already in Hell and being judged.

| Published by Dark Horse

Other Highlights: American Carnage #1, Archie #700, Black AF: Widows & Orphans #4, Black Hammer: Age of Doom #7, Burnouts #3, Days of Hate #10, Dejah Thoris #10, Dick Tracy: Dead or Alive #2, East of West #40, Encounter #8, GI Joe: A Real American Hero - Silent Option #2, Go-Bots #1, Jughead: The Hunger #10, The Long Con #5, Love & Rockets #6, Lucifer #2, Lumberjanes #56, Mars Attacks #2, The New World #5, Olivia Twist #3, Project Superpowers #4, Rick & Morty Presents Pickle Rick #1, Smooth Criminals #1, Star Wars #57, Star Wars: Solo #2, TMNT: Urban Legends #7, Underwinter: Queen of Spirits, Xena: Warrior Princess #10

Recommended Collections: 24 Panels, Accell - Volume 3: Turf Battles, Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows - Volume 4: Are You Okay, Annie?, Crude - Volume 1, Dark Souls Omnibus, Delta 13, Dungeons & Dragons: Evil at Baldur’s Gate, Flavor, Immortal Hulk - Volume 1: Or is he Both?, Justice League - Volume 1: The Totality, Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man - Volume 4: Coming Home, Resident Alien - Volume 5: An Alien in New York, Spidey: School’s Out, Stray Bullets: Sunshine & Roses - Volume 3, Unnatural - Volume 1: Awakening, Venom - Volume 1: Rex, The X-Files: Case Files - Volume 1

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AFLW: Western Bulldogs get off to flying start with win against Fremantle

WESTERN BULLDOGS 2.0 3.0 5.6 6.8 (44) FREMANTLE 1.0 1.5 1.5 1.6 (12) GOALS – Western Bulldogs: K.Brennan 2, A.O’Connor, E.Blackburn, J.Lambert, K.McLeod. Fremantle: M Caulfield. BEST – Western Bulldogs: E.Kearney, K.Brennan, E.Blackburn, K.McLeod, T.Ernst, A.O’Connor Fremantle: D. Hooker, G.Houghton, K.Donnellan, B.Smith, E.Antonio

Having shed the tag of the AFL’s “lovable losers” four months ago at the MCG, the Western Bulldogs keep winning. This time it was their women, who broke clear of Fremantle with a dominant third quarter to record a comfortable 32-point victory at home on Saturday night and stamp themselves as early AFLW flag contenders. While there was no repeat of Friday night’s Ikon Park lockout, the crowd of 10,100 meant Whitten Oval was close to capacity and made for a great night out west.

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Four goals from Darcy Vescio helped the Blues to victory over Collingwood after a lock out at Princes Park for the first ever AFLW match.

Living two lives

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Tiana Ernst delivers babies by day and plays footy by night. Hailing from far north Queensland and moving south for the game she loves, Tiana is set to play a season of footy alongside her current life as a doctor.

James Hird’s father speaks out

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James Hird’s father Allan talks to 3AW about his view on his son’s overdose and the Essendon doping saga.

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Following a suspected overdose, players showed up to training and kept mum about their distressed coach. Vision courtesy Seven News, Melbourne.

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Isaac Heeney makes his message clear about where he wants to play in 2017.

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Sam Mitchell and Trent Cotchin are presented with their Brownlow Medals after more than four years in a special ceremony in Melbourne.

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Players Association representative and reigning Brownlow medalist Patrick Dangerfield talks tough on the AFL’s discussions with the PA over contract talks.

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Four goals from Darcy Vescio helped the Blues to victory over Collingwood after a lock out at Princes Park for the first ever AFLW match.

Why the Western Bulldogs won the game

The Dockers’ first win in the men’s league came 22 years ago at this venue against Fitzroy, but their women’s chance to repeat that history was thwarted by poor kicking for goal, as they could muster just 1.5 to half-time. Ultimately though the Bulldogs were easily the better side, comfortably winning all the key statistical categories. Melbourne Stars cricketer Emma Kearney was outstanding with 21 disposals, but she had plenty of help from skipper Katie Brennan, who kicked two goals to go with 15 disposals.

Kara Donnellan of the Dockers is tackled. Photo: Adam Trafford/AFL Media

The play of the game

Kirsten McLeod kicked the first of the game for the Dogs, but Fremantle hit back minutes later. Tiah Haynes’ kick from just beyond the 50-metre arc fell to a pack at full forward. The ball fell to ground where Dockers skipper Kara Donnellan gathered cleanly, slipped an attempted Laura Bailey tackle, and handballed to Melissa Caulfield, who calmly slotted Fremantle’s first from 25 metres. It would be the visitors’ only goal of the night.

The moment that people will talk about

This has been a special weekend for many pioneering football women who helped make this competition a reality, but few have done more for the cause than Susan Alberti, who stood down as Bulldogs vice-president late last year. Alberti’s contribution was recognised by the Bulldogs faithful on Saturday night. As she went to take her seat minutes before the game, Alberti received a standing ovation from those hundreds nearby in the grandstand.

Ellie Blackburn of the Bulldogs celebrates a goal. Photo: AFL Media/Getty Images

What the win/loss means for the teams

These two sides were among the pre-season premiership fancies, and the standard of play appeared to be marginally better than that on display 24 hours earlier at Carlton. An opening round win will be a great launching pad for the Bulldogs, and they are at home again next weekend in a Friday night clash against Adelaide – who also started with a victory. The pressure on the Dockers suddenly increases, but they should be warm favourites at home to the Brisbane Lions next Sunday.

What they said afterwards

Western Bulldogs coach Paul Groves: “We understand that now a little bit of notice will come on us that we’re a good team and we’re playing good footy.

“But we’ll still go out there hunting the opposition and treating ourselves as the underdog, which we did tonight.”

Fremantle coach Michelle Cowan: “We certainly can bring better effort. Initially just a bit disappointed and look forward to reviewing the game.”

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