Certified Legendary Thread 🏆 GF = PIES WIN PREMIERSHIP #16 🏆🥇

[jimmy35]

Awesome. Enjoy!

 

[Fat Jesus]

The morning after the night before. Does it feel as surreal and awesome as it did at the time? Ride the wave, and celebrate long and hard. The fighting spirit they showed throughout the finals series is highly commendable, and more so that they stood up and never said die when it mattered most. Go for #17 next year, and put the muppets from Essendon and Carlton back in their boxes. Almost makes me wish I were a Collingwood supporter. This team is really going places.

We will accept you if you decide to make the switch.
Come on, we know you want too.

 

[Capt Haddock]

AFL site assessment of players and my thoughts.

Darcy Cameron – 5
Played second ruck to Mason Cox, spending some time in attack as a marking target as well. Was pushed around a little bit by the Lions ruckmen, but took a few strong marks around the ground, including one in the fourth term when the game was on the line. Also finished with four clearances to go with his 19 hitouts.
Me: Can't comment objectively

Mason Cox – 5
Ran as first-choice ruck throughout and had a typically eventful Mason Cox game. Won a holding the ball free kick, but was promptly smothered by Zac Bailey, could be in trouble from the MRO for a bump (although Darcy Gardiner arguably led with his head). Gave away a free kick in the ruck to start the final term, but promptly ran into defence and intercepted the ball. Took a huge pack mark over Joe Daniher and Darcy Moore to lock the ball into attack in the final term.
Me: Some his ruck work was great.

Jack Crisp – 9
Crisp by name, and crisp by nature. Played arguably the most consistent four-quarter game of all the Magpies, whether that was out of the midfield, taking important intercept marks or pushing into attack. Landed a beautiful set shot from 50m on a sharp angle, before following up with a second after the half-time siren. Had nine disposals in the third term and finished with 25.
Me: Agree, a star and doesn't get enough credit in football world but we know.

Josh Daicos – 7
Played on the wing and ran really hard throughout the game. Disposal was a little off at times, but endeavour and creativity could not be questioned, and some of his braver choices came off perfectly. Had four inside 50s in his 17 touches.
Me: Agree

Nick Daicos – 9
His best was simply sublime. Set up De Goey's crucial late goal with the fastest hands seen on the MCG, while spinning in mid-air. Had eight to quarter-time, 19 at half-time and 29 for the game, and was a key linking player across the expanses of the MCG. Kicked the opening goal of the game and went close to another from the boundary line that was touched on the line.
Me: Agree

Jordan De Goey – 7
After dominating the preliminary final, had a very slow start to the game, with just one touch in the first 20 minutes. But his second was a set-shot goal from 55m after the quarter-time siren, and he showed plenty of deft touches to bring his teammates into the game. Kicked a crucial late goal, an immediate response after Brisbane had briefly hit the front.
Me: Agree, his goals? Just wow!

Jamie Elliott – 6
A patchy game from the silky forward, who was being well guarded by Brandon Starcevich for portions of the game. Had 14 and one behind, but took seven marks, the third most of his side, and had eight score involvements.
Me: Not the Jamie we know these finals.

Billy Frampton – 2
Had a big task coming into the side to play the deep forward role, but was well and truly beaten by Harris Andrews, although the Lion wasn't able to have complete free rein to do what he liked. Two touches, one behind and three metres gained.
Me: Not sure he was truly beaten, he had a role, think he hard some nervous moments.

Jack Ginnivan – 4
Tried really hard throughout the match, never dropped his head nor stopped running, but it wasn't quite the magic 'Ginny' game we've seen in the past. Had a set shot from 45m in the second term, but tried to kick it around the corner and was too far away. Seven disposals and three score involvements.
Me: Agree

Bobby Hill – 9
The 2023 Norm Smith medallist. Simply set the game alight in the first half with a career-high four goals. Took the mark of the day, sailing high over Starcevich before juggling it safely to the ground. Also set Scott Pendlebury up for an important goal in the third quarter. Had 18 touches and nine score involvements.
Me: Just did enough. (only kidding)

Will Hoskin-Elliott – 4
A quieter game for the new defender, who didn't quite find the space he usually enjoys. Worked his way into the game to finish with five marks to go with his 12 disposals, and also had five intercepts.
Me: Another who I think had a role well.

Jeremy Howe – 8
An incredibly important game from the veteran defender, who had to spend time on the last line of defence after Nathan Murphy's injury. Took some stunning intercept marks (and had seven intercepts for the game), with 24 disposals and nine marks.
Me: Had the most metres gained of Pies, didn't stop.

Pat Lipinski – 4
The starting substitute, Lipinski came into the game early in the second quarter after Nathan Murphy suffered a concussion. Recorded 16 disposals as an inside midfielder, providing plenty of grunt around the stoppages and three clearances, but his disposal was poor at times.
Me: Agree

Oleg Markov – 4
An eventful game for Markov, who very nearly signed with Carlton over the pre-season. Provided plenty of run off half-back, but was occasionally caught out the other way when Charlie Cameron burst free. Gave away an arguably soft 50m penalty to Hugh McCluggage, which resulted in a goal, but laid a very strong tackle on Jaspa Fletcher halfway through the last.
Me: Agree

Brayden Maynard – 6
Was forced to play very deep alongside Howe after Murphy's injury, and unable to provide his usual drive out of defence. Shut down Charlie Cameron after half time, until Cameron broke free on the goal-line, dancing clear to kick what appeared to be the winner at the time.
Me: Agree

Beau McCreery – 7
Was buzzing in his typical fashion early, setting Bobby Hill up for his first goal. Had an almost day in front of the sticks himself, with three behinds just sliding through on the wrong side of the post, but his pressure in attack was key to the win.
Me: Agree

Brody Mihocek – 4
Struggled to have a dominant day in attack, with Darcy Gardiner really locking down well on the Pies tall. Did kick a stunning curling goal from the boundary, in general play, to take back the lead in the final minutes of the first term. Had four score involvements.
Me: Agree

Tom Mitchell – 9
When all around were losing their heads, Mitchell's cool and calm disposal helped settle the Pies. A real workman's performance in the best way possible, put his head down and just did the work in the stoppages. Finished with 24 disposals, 13 tackles and seven clearances, and more than justified his signing over the off-season.
Me: Arguably one of his best games. He was in and under, did everything to keep the ball moving. Loved his game.

Darcy Moore – 5
Had a tough first half against Joe Daniher, particularly after Murphy went down, and he didn't have the freedom to peel off and intercept. Started to work his way on top of Daniher by the last quarter, but had just seven disposals and two marks.
Me: Agree. Wasn't one of his better games.

Nathan Murphy – 2
Subbed off at quarter-time after suffering another concussion, Lincoln McCarthy's shoulder accidentally collecting Murphy's head as the two contested the footy. In the first term, had played as the deepest defender out of the square, and worked hard to be the third man across when required.
Me:

Scott Pendlebury – 9
As the heat began to wear down plenty of players around the ground, Pendlebury stood tall, dishing off perfect kicks, finding space where there had previously been none and providing a layer of calm to a frantic finish. His 23 disposals and six clearances were absolutely vital to the win.
Me:

Steele Sidebottom – 7
Provided plenty of drive on the wing, and excellent tackle pressure, if a little overexuberant. Nearly conceded a goal when he lost the bouncing footy in the sun, but it just drifted clear. Summoned all remaining energy in his legs to convert a 50m penalty with 4.40 left on the clock, kicking truly from 55m.
Me:

Isaac Quaynor – 6
Wasn't really sighted in the first half, with his hands full with a variety of lively Brisbane forwards like McCarthy and Zac Bailey. Started to work his way to prominence in the second half, finding some room and some run to keep driving the Pies into attack, and featured in a few nice disposal chains in the fourth term.
Me: Agree

Cox was much better than a 5. His work in the 4th was a huge part of the win.

 

[FAIRANDBALANCED]

Yes. Well done you passed the maths test.

This is where normal people would input the reasons why and wouldn't just be so dismissive. But who gives a shit, we won the flag.

 

[vindaloo]

There's only one answer now to the Who Won The Henry and Grundy Trade? question. Pies did, as we got a flag

We weakened a rival (Melbourne) while we were at it.

 

[Fat Jesus]

Check out Oleg.

 

[Roogene]

I saw this and its funny. I will get a ban but its worth it, enjoy and download before it goes:

 

[Magnanimous]

The only criticism of him is he is too unselfish and tries to be too cute and pass the ball around when he should have gone for goal. He is a good shot for goal on the run and should back himself more often.

Yep, he still has loads of upside and can be part of the new wave to step up and replace Pendles, Sidey and Howe.
A matter of these guys going to the next level along with AJ, Ginni, Bobby, Lippa, Reef and Macrae.

Sure we may need to bring in a tailor made around the 25-26 range to chop out Daicos and JDG for future tilts.

from my Delorean

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

I saw this and its funny. I will get a ban but its worth it, enjoy and download before it goes:

Who cares about port Adelaide?

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

This is where normal people would input the reasons why and wouldn't just be so dismissive. But who gives a s**t, we won the flag.

I’m not interested in bagging out the perceived worst on ground. I also have previously posted that I thought Ginni had an almost game with 3-4 kicks that could have all resulted in goals.

My original post on the AFL article was that they severely underscored 5-6 players.

 

[Scud2]

Yeah, let’s do this again next year.

 

[Do_Beta_Rapport]

Anyone seen the premiers T-shirts they are all wearing today on sale anywhere?

These are Nike ones. Don’t seem to be on sale on the website etc

 

[Hazz]

As what Paul Keating said, this was the sweetest premiership of all. Sweet 16 in an epic Grand Final for the ages

Thought it was going to be keatings “the premiership we had to have”?

 

[Exambolor]

Anyone seen the premiers T-shirts they are all wearing today on sale anywhere?

These are Nike ones. Don’t seem to be on sale on the website etc

Yeah they look mint, would love to get one

 

[Geeky Grub]

Congrats Pies! Amazing year and well deserved premiership! Hope this is allowed here and apologies to admins if its not but I just wanted to share my artwork for the 2023 Premiers! I have been creating premiership artwork for the past 10 years as an 'alternative' version to the Herald Sun poster. I really enjoyed illustrating this one!

These prints are designed (by myself) printed in Melbourne and are available for Pre-Order now. They're limited to 100 and usually sell out pretty quickly.

If anyone is keen on buying a print I have added a special BigFooty 10% discount with coupon code: BIGFOOTY10

Purchase here: www.timmcfarlin.com

 

[CasuallyDressed]

Yeah, let’s do this again next year.

Better yet let's make it a yearly tradition

 

[Hazz]

As he said in his interview last night. He was 22 when we won in 2010 and thought he would win others, which didn't happen. After 2021 he didnt think it would happen. Now he and Sidey have wives and children who understand the significance of it. An interesting tidbit he said was his son Jax and Naicos are closer in age than he and Naicos are so he hoped Naicos and his son would play in a Premiership

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*Naicos and his six sons play in Premierships

 

[Hazz]

If anyone wants a radio replay, ABC are replaying the game today at 3:30

Don’t mind if I farking do! Time to get out and potter in the farking shed. Maybe even a celebratory bevo as well!

 

[Chrispiesssss]

 

[franjon]

Is the club doing anything today at all in terms of an unveiling?

My guess is they're just getting pissed.

 

[Fat Jesus]

We've all had our differences this year amongst ourselves.
Time we all become friends.

 

[PIEWITHSAUCE]

Thought it was going to be keatings “the premiership we had to have”?

Much to the detriment of our heart health on the day we did them slowly.

 

[PIEWITHSAUCE]

Fly in a white top - almost looks photoshopped

 

[Hazz]

Got through the replay by about 2am, then up with Haz jnr early this morning, farking wrecked! Daylight savings to boot…

What a game, you’d hope the neutrals would just be entertained and walk away happy, try not to get too tied up in their jealousy!

Brisbane threw their ABSOLUTE best punch at us yesterday. Helped along by some poor umpiring and ridiculous finishing they managed to keep it close. They also had the advantage of us having Murph subbed early and us missing a stack of chances..
All the players they wanted to do well did well.

And we still won!

Those long range goals, Crisp, JDG, my boy Sidey! Grand final folklore! So pleased for the boys to get their redemption from 2018. In the pregame thread I did list a few of the boys who’d be burning to make every post a winner, and they mostly did. So pleased for them all.

My heart sank for Bruz when Charlie beat him in that 1:1 late on, for a second it was a near exact copy of the grapple pose that he was tangled in in 2018. I certainly had some immediate flashbacks. For JDG and Sidey to counterpunch so decisively gave me a couple of minutes to think we may have it. Of course, fate tried to intervene (as it likes to do with Collingwood in GFs), but our boys put a don’t argue on fate and said no, not today and banished that arseh*le to oblivion!

It’s extra delicious that the thoroughly unlikeable Zorko, Daniher, McCarthy, Bailey, Hipwood have all missed out. Not his fault about the Brownlow, but Neale is on that list too now. Also, I had a grudging admiration for Cameron, but after the cheap shot on Howe he can eat a bag if dicks too.

*I’d have Bailey, the rest can get farked!

Up the pies!!!

 

[Hazz]

Much to the detriment of our heart health on the day we did them slowly.

Farking brilliant. Well played.