![](https://images.bigfootymedia.com/icons/mobile-bullets/hawthorn.png)
Jai's goal had a lot of Breust 2013 GF about it
Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers.
LIVE: GWS Giants v Brisbane Lions - 7:30PM Sat
Squiggle tips Lions at 65% chance -- What's your tip? -- Team line-ups »
AFLW 2024 - Round 3 - Chat, game threads, injury lists, team lineups and more.
I'm confused by this 'outplayed' and 'probably didn't deserve to win' narrative.
First quarter was pretty 50/50.
We had a stronger second quarter.
They had a dominant third quarter but we still managed to put scoreboard pressure on.
We won the final quarter.
Go and look at the stat graphic right before the incredible Newcombe goal. Scores from all sources were basically even for the entire game to that point.
The Dockers only had 5 players with 20 or more disposals. The most being 23.
We had 4 with 2 players having 24.
Aside from them doing the classic Freo 'chip it around in D50 to get Luke Ryan some Supercoach points' game style, there was no real statistical outlier that would suggest they were the better team aside from the scoreboard.
We were better for longer when it mattered, in the final quarter. We have the 4 points to prove it.
Not sure about that. We controlled the last quarter and a good portion of the 2nd quarter. Even early in the game I thought we were on top, Moore hits Mackenzie at the top of the square we have the first 2 goalsThey outplayed us for most of the game
And PerrymanAlso earlier, where he put Weddle forward was quite good, then during the last stages putting Weddle in the ruck. He really wants the players versatile. Can understand the huge interest in Battle
I kept saying just STFU and commentate you’re not Farkn funny or interesting. **** meYeah, couldn't watch the game so listened to the biggest pack of idiots imaginable yell and scream their way through.
Makes the win all that more special. Can't wait to watch the replay.
What stats? We won contested possessions, clearances. Inside 50s was 42-45. Game felt pretty even to me.That was a steal. Let’s be honest about it. We were chasing the ball all afternoon with the exception of two bursts in the second and last quarters. If you looked at the stats you would think we got rolled by 30-40. They had 27 more marks than we did. It was won through smart coaching, some fortune and the inability of Freo to capitalise on their dominance. You don’t complain about wins but I hope we also don’t think that we played to a high standard today. They need to keep working on the game plan and pressure intensity if we are going to improve.
Some people are just Uber-negative sooks who aren’t happy unless they’re whining about something…I'm confused by this 'outplayed' and 'probably didn't deserve to win' narrative.
First quarter was pretty 50/50.
We had a stronger second quarter.
They had a dominant third quarter but we still managed to put scoreboard pressure on.
We won the final quarter.
Go and look at the stat graphic right before the incredible Newcombe goal. Scores from all sources were basically even for the entire game to that point.
The Dockers only had 5 players with 20 or more disposals. The most being 23.
We had 4 with 2 players having 24.
Aside from them doing the classic Freo 'chip it around in D50 to get Luke Ryan some Supercoach points' game style, there was no real statistical outlier that would suggest they were the better team aside from the scoreboard.
We were better for longer when it mattered, in the final quarter. We have the 4 points to prove it.
Jai's goal had a lot of Breust 2013 GF about it
Meek did not have his colours lowered. He won the ruck battle, go to the Freo board and they are lamenting how much Meek brutalised Jackson in the ruck. Definitely one of the big reasons we won.That's the thing with Meek, even when he gets his colours lowered (marginal but I think Jackson was better today) he still contributes to the side winning. He's not pretty but like a sledgehammer he is effective.
For me having Meek as our number 1 ruck has been one of the biggest factors in our turn around from last year.
D+Last quarter was exceptional. Still finding his way and I think the coaches are still working out where he best works for us, but he is a helluva talent.
The only loss Port. Where he had been subbed off for that infamous last term.8-1 with Calsher Dear.
Oh it was close for sure but Freo seemed to have ascendency in the air and were just marking it so much more easily than us and their forwards were excellent. In a tight game I thought they definitely had the edge. Their mids were also doing better I thoughtI'm confused by this 'outplayed' and 'probably didn't deserve to win' narrative.
First quarter was pretty 50/50.
We had a stronger second quarter.
They had a dominant third quarter but we still managed to put scoreboard pressure on.
We won the final quarter.
Go and look at the stat graphic right before the incredible Newcombe goal. Scores from all sources were basically even for the entire game to that point.
The Dockers only had 5 players with 20 or more disposals. The most being 23.
We had 4 with 2 players having 24.
Aside from them doing the classic Freo 'chip it around in D50 to get Luke Ryan some Supercoach points' game style, there was no real statistical outlier that would suggest they were the better team aside from the scoreboard.
We were better for longer when it mattered, in the final quarter. We have the 4 points to prove it.
They were in front for the majority and controlled general play. It was a good win from us but it was theirs to lose until pretty much the last quarter where we were the clear better side.Not sure about that. We controlled the last quarter and a good portion of the 2nd quarter. Even early in the game I thought we were on top, Moore hits Mackenzie at the top of the square we have the first 2 goals
And belief. The middle tier lifted.We won that on guts and attitude. Individually few of our players were at their best. So many skills errors and poor decisions. Lots to work with.
Beat the Pies and we will sneak into 8th.
That's the thing with Meek, even when he gets his colours lowered (marginal but I think Jackson was better today) he still contributes to the side winning. He's not pretty but like a sledgehammer he is effective.
For me having Meek as our number 1 ruck has been one of the biggest factors in our turn around from last year.
Ditto - defenders to get some others forward of the ball.Also earlier, where he put Weddle forward was quite good, then during the last stages putting Weddle in the ruck. He really wants the players versatile. Can understand the huge interest in Battle
I did think this at times to be honest. We made a lot of mistakes throughout the game, they set up their D50 really well and we consistently gave it straight to them. They looked like a team loaded with weapons who were often afraid to take the game on, strange tactics by them at times.Hopefully this sinks the narrative of "hawks can't beat a team in the top 8". We actually did - they just fell out of it afterwards.
Can't wait for the now-standard "Freo just didn't play up to their usual standard" bleating from the usual suspects in the media
Bloody hell I'm proud of this team! Thanks for all the updates on BF everyone, I'll be watching the replay later tonight!
edit... don't worry you mentioned the pies and lionsOh and btw , that was out first top 4 scalp since downing the pies and lions in 23 . Cant wait to see how we look when McCabe is holding down a spot. We couldnt get any relief “down the line” marks at all