Autopsy 2023 Round 13 – North Melbourne vs GWS Giants, Sunday June 11, 3.20PM AEST, Blundstone Arena

[Giant Strides]

Gameday in Tassie. Looks like the weather for Hobart is expected to be cloudy, around 14 degrees for our game, and the winds moderating to minimal.

This is a "must win" game for GWS. Not to "keep finals hopes alive", as they're realistically not (even with a win here), but to actually be able to take some positives from this season. Despite our "brave" showings and (except for the Collingwood game) not losing by too much, ongoing losses would be detrimental to our developmental. And it's not a lay down misere that we'll win. Despite being second last on the ladder, Norths have actually improved under caretaker coach Ratten, and have played pretty decent football the last two outings. If we're not actually playing at our best and converting chances to goals (arguably our problem against Tigers last week), then there's a good chance that we'll get rolled. Hopefully not.

Go Giants!

 

[Battlepants]

Would be pretty concerning if we can't win this one. No LDU, Simpkin, Cunnington or Greenwood for North. No excuse for us not being able to dominate contested ball and the midfield battle.

 

[BarryAglett]

If Bedford can replicate Binga's role and Riccardi stands up, we can kick a winning score.

 

[MelbourneGWS]

This is a game we must win to keep our flickering final challenge alive given the even nature of the competition. The market has us as firm favourites at $1.49 (Norths are $2.57). Whilst the loss of Daniels is an undoubted blow, the return of Haynes, Keeffe’s milestone game as well as our narrow loss to Richmond will hopefully motivate our lads to a win today.

 

[Land of the Giants]

A lot of "ifs" and "shoulds" with this game.

 

[Simmofreo]

If Bedford can replicate Binga's role and Riccardi stands up, we can kick a winning score.

I have a feeling Bedford is ready to have a stand out game


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[MelbourneGWS]

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[Del208273]

Got a bad feeling Nth Melb is going to score a goal very early and it's going to be a struggle all game.

GWS by not many at the end of it.

 

[MAXIMUM GRUNDAGE]

Pardon the intrusion guys, but where would I get a #34 long sleeve Giants guernsey?
Couldn't find any adult sized long sleeve guernseys in the online club shop.

 

[Land of the Giants]

Got a bad feeling Nth Melb is going to score a goal very early and it's going to be a struggle all game.

GWS by not many at the end of it.

Prophetic about the early goal.

Hope the rest is right.

 

[Simmofreo]

The boys look flat. Not good. Need to get hungry and pressure


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[DowJone23]

Yeah we can’t lose this. North are a basket case and we’re way more talented.

 

[MelbourneGWS]

The boys look flat. Not good. Need to get hungry and pressure


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Not sure why this is happening? We are a professional elite AFL team (one of just 18 in the planet) and should be motivated and hungry before a game

 

[sydney_gws]

The boys look flat. Not good. Need to get hungry and pressure


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We are not playing well.

 

[Del208273]

Not a fan of Perryman in the backline.

Whole team looks lethargic.

 

[sydney_gws]

Not sure why this is happening? We are a professional elite AFL team (one of just 18 in the planet) and should be motivated and hungry before a game

Players are maybe know we probably can't make finals. Maybe some are missing Taranto.
I don't know.

 

[DowJone23]

Riccardi had to grab that. So much potential but needs to realise it

 

[DowJone23]

Riccardi had to grab that. So much potential but needs to realise it

Love when that happens

 

[BarryAglett]

Nice work Riccardi - About time.

 

[fridgeman]

No pressure
Dumb decisions
Loss coming

 

[MelbourneGWS]

Toby Bedford

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Toby Bedford

Age

24

Ht

179cm

Wt

75kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

8.0

2star

K

2.0

1star

HB

6.0

4star

M

1.0

1star

T

2.0

4star

G

0.0

1star

D

8.0

2star

K

2.0

1star

HB

6.0

3star

M

1.0

1star

T

2.0

3star

G

0.0

1star

D

8.0

2star

K

2.0

1star

HB

6.0

4star

M

1.0

1star

T

2.0

4star

G

0.0

1star

has been a great pickup this season for us ..good small forward

 

[Land of the Giants]

Nice goal from Bedford.

 

[Del208273]

Nice work Bedford.

Takes a contested mark at the D50, bolts upfield and kicks a goal from 20m out.

That's more like it.

 

[BarryAglett]

Good finish Brown.
We have finally raised our level.

 

[Del208273]

Damn Callum Brown is a good kick.

Most players from Ireland kick like mules.

And accurately.