Credit:Few doubt that Davey, 26, once a goalkeeper who was capped 17 times for the Matildas between 2012 and 2015, could have been playing for a Chelsea, Arsenal or Lyon this week if she’d remained on her path.
This AFLW season, the fifth, has built impressively following a strong start over the first four seasons.But Australian rules can’t compare with the scope and size of European soccer, nor can it offer a World Cup. TheIt’s why AFLW two-time premiership player Jenna McCormick quit Adelaide and chose to focus on soccer, now playing for Melbourne City and the Matildas.
“I don’t take back my decision whatsoever. I absolutely love playing footy and for me, when I made the swap, it was with the lifestyle, playing soccer and travelling the world, in mind.Brianna Davey, on her decision to choose the AFLW over soccer “Steph [Catley of Arsenal and the Matildas] is one of my best friends. We played all our juniors together and essentially grew up together.
Who cares what an insignificant sportswoman says...