AFLW 2021: Carlton v Collingwood clash, tribute to former AFLW player Jacinda Barclay

Collingwood and Carlton have come together to pay tribute to former Greater Western Sydney star Jacinda Barclay before doing battle in the AFLW’s season opener.

The two clubs joined the officiating umpires in a circle in the middle of Ikon Park before the match for a minute’s silence to honour Barclay.

Pies, Blues and umpires stand as one. Picture: Getty ImagesSource:Getty Images

A former Australian baseball representative who turned her hand to AFLW, Barclay passed away last October at the age of 29.

She kicked 11 goals from 23 games across four seasons for the Giants and was described by her family after her death as a “shining comet that soared through this world casting her radiant light of love on all she met”.

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Pies like Brittany Bonnici have led the Blues to the footy in almost every instance. Picture: AFL Photos/Getty ImagesSource:Getty Images

FIRST HALF: PREMIERSHIP HOPEFULS FIRE BLANKS

AFLW flag fancy Carlton has fallen flat in its season-opener, failing to register a single score in the first half against Collingwood.

On their home ground at Ikon Park, the Blues were shown up by the Magpies, who only hit the scoreboard themselves on the cusp of the main break.

Blue Madison Prespakis and Pie Brianna Davey bring back the biff. Picture: Getty ImagesSource:Getty Images

In a fierce battle between the bitter rivals, neither team kicked a goal in the opening term — the Pies managing the only score, a behind.

However, Collingwood got going in the second quarter and dominated possession to set up a 4.2 (26) to 0.0 (0) halftime advantage.

Eddie Everywhere in the house. Picture: AFL Photos/Getty ImagesSource:Getty Images

Blues’ star Tayla Harris was swamped early by the likes of Pie Ruby Schleicher. Picture: Michael KleinSource:News Corp Australia

AFLW chief executive Nicole Livingstone catches the first game of the new season. Picture: Getty ImagesSource:Getty Images

Collinwood and Carlton fans scan their QR tracking codes to enter the ground. Picture: Getty ImagesSource:Getty Images

Originally published asBlues, Pies come together for moving Jacinda Barclay tribute

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