See ball, get ball.
Crows co-captain Chelsea Randall doesn’t always think before she acts on the football field.
Voted by her peers as the Most Courageous Player in the inaugural AFLW season, Randall’s blatant disregard for her own safety is displayed on a regular basis.
Playing in defence, the All Australian routinely throws herself into contests to help a teammate, or fill dangerous space in front of an opponent.
Her Mum, Lynda, jokes watching the fearless West Australian play has turned her hair grey.
For Randall, it’s simply about doing what she can to contribute to the side.
“(Crows midfielder) Ebony Marinoff and I were having a conversation about, ‘Do you actually think about going into these contests?’” she said.
“We both just kind of shook our heads and just (said), ‘See ball, get ball.’
“You’ve got to try and show some kind of courage and that can spark a bit of a lift in your team as well.
“I just try and get the footy.”
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Randall’s risk-taking and sense of adventure transcends to her personal life.
The 26-year-old, who left home in Perth to live and work in the remote mining town in Western Australia’s Pilbara region prior to joining the Crows and recently trekked Kokoda, loves being outdoors and exploring her surrounds.
She’s even customised a van, fitted with a bed and portable shower for regular camping trips across South Australia.
“My partner and I own a van and it’s a bit of a practical van,” she said.
“It’s got three seats at the front, a seat for both of us and a seat for my dog, Koda.
“It holds our kitesurfing gear and our mountain bikes.
“We’ve kind of decked out our little van for all our travelling adventures.”
Those adventures are on hold for the time being as Randall and her Crows teammates aim to defend their AFLW premiership.
The in-form utility, who is leading the AFL Coaches’ Association award, played in the first draw of her football career at Blacktown on Sunday.
The result leaves Adelaide in seventh spot on the AFLW ladder with three home and away games remaining.
“The message (to the playing group) is to just continue to stay positive,” Randall said.
“We’ve obviously got to rely on some other things to happen and work our way, but we’re really just working towards trying to win the rest of our games and putting (ourselves) in the best position we can moving forward.”
The Crows must beat Carlton at Norwood Oval on Saturday night to keep their season alive.
Entry is free for the match, which starts at 6:40pm.
It’s the Club’s last game in Adelaide this season and Randall said she’d love to see another big turnout.
“The support over the last couple of home games has really been amazing,” she said.
“I don’t think people truly understand, when we have fans and supporters come down and when they’re screaming and yelling in support for us Crows, it means so much.
“That’s why I love playing footy and love seeing young girls and boys cheering us all on.”