News Media Thread, 2024: Insightful, Inciteful and Incomptent

[Keys]

Oscar was very clever. Meandered around aimlessly whilst Gaff was setting up so as not to attract attention and then bolted front & center with his back to Gaff as he was in the act of kicking. Timed it and played it perfectly.

Good game awareness from Allen knowing that Gaff didn’t have that distance in him and that the kick would fall short

Turns out he actually got it closer to goal than I thought it would meaning Allen was in a good position for a front and centre crumb rather than a mark

 

[MeltMan]

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A little joke for the over 40s

Im 34, and first thought was lemon thieves?
Haha im the age of the rule!

 

[MeltMan]

Hadn't heard coast to coast this week.
Gov and the boys reckon the single fans should hit up dewar....

 

[KERRPOW]

In case you folks haven't seen it, this from the shinboner might pique your interest. He's very good at what he does. https://theshinboner.com/2024/08/11...eback-north-melbourne-blundstone-arena/?amp=1

Thats brilliant. Thanks for the share.

 

[KERRPOW]

Good game awareness from Allen knowing that Gaff didn’t have that distance in him and that the kick would fall short

Turns out he actually got it closer to goal than I thought it would meaning Allen was in a good position for a front and centre crumb rather than a mark

Allen was probably in a good position for a mark of gaff played a full 4 quarters.

Everyone should have known gaff cant kick more than 40m these days.

 

[flyinghi64]

In case you folks haven't seen it, this from the shinboner might pique your interest. He's very good at what he does. https://theshinboner.com/2024/08/11...eback-north-melbourne-blundstone-arena/?amp=1

Good read and analysis but they main point that was being made that it was all Nths fault and all by their mistakes that Eagles won.
Cripps had to be smart enough to knock the ball to Ryan's advantage who had to be quick and skilfully enough to get the ball and chip it to Allen who had to be good enough to mark and kick a goal.
Then you had Gaff running with the flight to take a contested mark on the fifty and Allen once again had to do what he did.
Yes Nth may have made some bad decisions but we were good enough to make the right ones and kick 3 goals in 2-1/2 minutes.

 

[Tony_Clifton]

Good read and analysis but they main point that was being made that it was all Nths fault and all by their mistakes that Eagles won.
Cripps had to be smart enough to knock the ball to Ryan's advantage who had to be quick and skilfully enough to get the ball and chip it to Allen who had to be good enough to mark and kick a goal.
Then you had Gaff running with the flight to take a contested mark on the fifty and Allen once again had to do what he did.
Yes Nth may have made some bad decisions but we were good enough to make the right ones and kick 3 goals in 2-1/2 minutes.

My brother in Christ, are you complaining that an analysis by a North Supporter where he breaks down the heartbreaking two minutes isn't complimentary enough for you? Take the win, have a coke and a smile.

 

[wce4premiership]

Good read and analysis but they main point that was being made that it was all Nths fault and all by their mistakes that Eagles won.
Cripps had to be smart enough to knock the ball to Ryan's advantage who had to be quick and skilfully enough to get the ball and chip it to Allen who had to be good enough to mark and kick a goal.
Then you had Gaff running with the flight to take a contested mark on the fifty and Allen once again had to do what he did.
Yes Nth may have made some bad decisions but we were good enough to make the right ones and kick 3 goals in 2-1/2 minutes.

I think the evidence of what we did right was within the analysis, but it's a North Melbourne point of view.

By saying North let our players get goal side is also stating that our players (Duggan/Darling/Cripps/Ryan/Maric/Allen) knew to be goal side and pressuring the ball.

By saying that North shouldn't have knocked it into space is an admission that Hunt did well to hold his position and not be drawn into the congestion to get the knock out from Sheezel (or Hough later on from Simpkin's soccer).

By saying that North made poor choices in clearing the ball wide of congestion into unpredictability is also stating that Duggan did the right thing in holding the ball in when he got done HTB.

Just not in as many words.

 

[MrWoollie]

In case you folks haven't seen it, this from the shinboner might pique your interest. He's very good at what he does. https://theshinboner.com/2024/08/11...eback-north-melbourne-blundstone-arena/?amp=1

Thanks for sharing that Tony.

A very good analysis.
Boy were we lucky. Everything had to go right for us and North had to make mistake after mistake. Yes we did everything right, but we still did need more than that.

And as was said in the analysis, the last time Gaff kicked it 50m was pre Covid. At the time my best hope was actually a rushed behind for the draw.

You could reset/replay that 2:18 another 100 times and we'd lose it every time.

 

[Tony_Clifton]

Thanks for sharing that Tony.

A very good analysis.
Boy were we lucky. Everything had to go right for us and North had to make mistake after mistake. Yes we did everything right, but we still did need more than that.

And as was said in the analysis, the last time Gaff kicked it 50m was pre Covid. At the time my best hope was actually a rushed behind for the draw.

You could reset/replay that 2:18 another 100 times and we'd lose it every time.

That was a freaking clutch set shot. Tight angle, had to take it quickly and on fatigued legs.

Also, very nice for Gaff to have a massive highlight after being the sub*.

*After all you blokes have been whipping him for 24 months

 

[Mulldogg]

Incompetence 101

 

[UseR2006]

Incompetence 101

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178cm is a tall now?

 

[wce4premiership]

Incompetence 101

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The reporter is only 8 years old though so everyone is a tall to him.

On the Eagles website 5 things we learned article they have misspelt Harvey Johnston and Ryan Maric.

 

[oak79]

Something that really bugs me - Google still uses the Tri-panel as WC logo, so both colours and design are wrong. It's been like 8 year since we wore that.

Just google AFL ladder to see it. I've left feedback, but I'm sure I have previously and nothing happened.

Every other club is right.

 

[MKMatty]

Something that really bugs me - Google still uses the Tri-panel as WC logo, so both colours and design are wrong. It's been like 8 year since we wore that.

Just google AFL ladder to see it. I've left feedback, but I'm sure I have previously and nothing happened.

Every other club is right.

It’s a bugbear of mine too. Just reported it, hopefully if we get enough groundswell around it they’ll fix it up.

 

[JackOutback]

178cm is a tall now?

That’s what I’ve been telling the ladies for years.

 

[flyinghi64]

My brother in Christ, are you complaining that an analysis by a North Supporter where he breaks down the heartbreaking two minutes isn't complimentary enough for you? Take the win, have a coke and a smile.

No, not a complaint just an analysis of the analysis.
And coke? No thanks that shit will rot you.
But the win, damn right will take that. 2 in a row.

 

[Tugga27]

I know we stole the win, but a C+ plus for a win seems harsh.
Same score as Melbourne who lost.

Fair enough......

WEST COAST EAGLES

Eagles fans may be celebrating just their second back-to-back win in three years but the reality is the victory was a “big steal”. West Coast were outgunned in the opening half but made the most of a North side that ran out of steam. The Eagles still managed just 42 inside 50s for the match – below their lowly 45.8 average for 2024. But in positive signs for caretaker coach Jarrad Schofield

Jarrad Schofield

Age

49

Ht

178cm

Wt

80kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

16.0

4star

K

10.5

4star

HB

5.5

4star

M

3.4

3star

T

1.4

3star

No current season stats available

D

6.0

2star

K

3.4

2star

HB

2.6

3star

M

1.6

2star

T

0.8

3star

, it was West Coast’s deadly 73.8% efficiency inside 50 – up from their season average of just 48% - that saw the side come away with the four points. The result is the side’s first win at the venue in more than a decade to now move two wins clear of the bottom two.

In the votes

Oscar Allen

12

Oscar Allen

Age

25

Ht

196cm

Wt

96kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.8

2star

K

6.6

3star

HB

3.2

3star

M

3.8

4star

T

2.4

4star

G

1.1

4star

No current season stats available

D

8.6

3star

K

5.8

3star

HB

2.8

3star

M

3.8

4star

T

2.0

4star

G

1.2

4star

may have had the yips early, but found his radar in a stunning second half that included kicking the match winner with seconds to play. He finished with five goals from his 14 disposals and 10 score involvements, and found excellent support from Jamie Cripps

15

Jamie Cripps

Age

32

Ht

184cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.7

3star

K

7.9

3star

HB

4.8

3star

M

3.6

4star

T

3.9

5star

G

1.3

5star

D

10.3

3star

K

6.3

3star

HB

4.0

3star

M

2.4

3star

T

2.4

3star

G

0.4

3star

D

6.4

2star

K

4.2

2star

HB

2.2

2star

M

1.0

1star

T

2.4

4star

G

1.4

5star

(three goals from 10 touches). Jeremy McGovern

20

Jeremy Mcgovern

Age

32

Ht

197cm

Wt

97kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.7

4star

K

10.1

4star

HB

4.6

3star

M

6.8

5star

T

1.5

3star

MG

238.7

4star

D

12.4

3star

K

8.6

3star

HB

3.8

3star

M

6.4

5star

T

2.0

3star

MG

183.4

3star

D

11.0

3star

K

8.8

4star

HB

2.2

2star

M

7.2

5star

T

1.4

4star

was a wall in defence as he blanketed Nick Larkey

20

Nick Larkey

Age

26

Ht

198cm

Wt

96kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

8.5

2star

K

4.6

2star

HB

3.9

3star

M

3.3

3star

T

1.5

3star

G

1.4

5star

D

7.0

1star

K

4.0

1star

HB

3.0

2star

M

2.0

2star

T

1.0

2star

G

1.0

4star

D

8.8

3star

K

4.2

2star

HB

4.6

4star

M

3.2

4star

T

1.4

4star

G

0.8

4star

. He finished his team’s highest possession getter with 25 – including 13 intercepts which is more than double the next best Eagle.

Room for improvement

Jake Waterman

2

Jake Waterman

Age

26

Ht

192cm

Wt

92kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.3

3star

K

7.9

3star

HB

3.4

3star

M

5.2

5star

T

1.2

3star

G

1.0

4star

D

9.8

2star

K

7.8

3star

HB

2.0

1star

M

5.8

5star

T

0.3

1star

G

1.5

5star

D

12.2

3star

K

7.6

3star

HB

4.6

4star

M

4.6

5star

T

1.6

4star

G

0.8

4star

couldn’t overcome his accuracy woes to finish with 1.4 – despite taking a team-high nine marks. Liam Ryan

1

Liam Ryan

Age

28

Ht

181cm

Wt

76kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.3

3star

K

8.6

3star

HB

2.7

2star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.0

4star

G

1.3

5star

D

9.9

3star

K

8.0

3star

HB

1.9

1star

M

3.3

3star

T

1.6

3star

G

1.3

5star

D

11.4

3star

K

9.0

4star

HB

2.4

3star

M

3.8

4star

T

1.8

4star

G

1.6

5star

had a rough day and was singled out for a moment in the third term where he opted to let his opponent fly and mark uncontested. “He’s too good to just play like that,” AFL great Dermott Brereton said of Ryan. “You’ve got to dig in for your team.” Ryan was goalless from his 10 disposals.


Grade

C+

 

[bzparkes]

I know we stole the win, but a C+ plus for a win seems harsh.
Same score as Melbourne who lost.

Fair enough......

WEST COAST EAGLES

Eagles fans may be celebrating just their second back-to-back win in three years but the reality is the victory was a “big steal”. West Coast were outgunned in the opening half but made the most of a North side that ran out of steam. The Eagles still managed just 42 inside 50s for the match – below their lowly 45.8 average for 2024. But in positive signs for caretaker coach Jarrad Schofield, it was West Coast’s deadly 73.8% efficiency inside 50 – up from their season average of just 48% - that saw the side come away with the four points. The result is the side’s first win at the venue in more than a decade to now move two wins clear of the bottom two.

In the votes

Oscar Allen may have had the yips early, but found his radar in a stunning second half that included kicking the match winner with seconds to play. He finished with five goals from his 14 disposals and 10 score involvements, and found excellent support from Jamie Cripps (three goals from 10 touches). Jeremy McGovern was a wall in defence as he blanketed Nick Larkey. He finished his team’s highest possession getter with 25 – including 13 intercepts which is more than double the next best Eagle.

Room for improvement

Jake Waterman couldn’t overcome his accuracy woes to finish with 1.4 – despite taking a team-high nine marks. Liam Ryan had a rough day and was singled out for a moment in the third term where he opted to let his opponent fly and mark uncontested. “He’s too good to just play like that,” AFL great Dermott Brereton said of Ryan. “You’ve got to dig in for your team.” Ryan was goalless from his 10 disposals.


Grade

C+

It's because we got smashed in all stats except the one that matters: The final score.

Also shows how having high possession counts are useless if your efficient inside 50 is poor.

 

[Tugga27]

It's because we got smashed in all stats except the one that matters: The final score.

Also shows how having high possession counts are useless if your efficient inside 50 is poor.

I know that's the reason, but at the end of the day it's a win.
Surely that counts for something.

We're away from home and get the same rating as Melbourne who are at home and lost.

 

[THE A5]

I know we stole the win, but a C+ plus for a win seems harsh.
Same score as Melbourne who lost.

Fair enough......

WEST COAST EAGLES

Eagles fans may be celebrating just their second back-to-back win in three years but the reality is the victory was a “big steal”. West Coast were outgunned in the opening half but made the most of a North side that ran out of steam. The Eagles still managed just 42 inside 50s for the match – below their lowly 45.8 average for 2024. But in positive signs for caretaker coach Jarrad Schofield, it was West Coast’s deadly 73.8% efficiency inside 50 – up from their season average of just 48% - that saw the side come away with the four points. The result is the side’s first win at the venue in more than a decade to now move two wins clear of the bottom two.

In the votes

Oscar Allen may have had the yips early, but found his radar in a stunning second half that included kicking the match winner with seconds to play. He finished with five goals from his 14 disposals and 10 score involvements, and found excellent support from Jamie Cripps (three goals from 10 touches). Jeremy McGovern was a wall in defence as he blanketed Nick Larkey. He finished his team’s highest possession getter with 25 – including 13 intercepts which is more than double the next best Eagle.

Room for improvement

Jake Waterman couldn’t overcome his accuracy woes to finish with 1.4 – despite taking a team-high nine marks. Liam Ryan had a rough day and was singled out for a moment in the third term where he opted to let his opponent fly and mark uncontested. “He’s too good to just play like that,” AFL great Dermott Brereton said of Ryan. “You’ve got to dig in for your team.” Ryan was goalless from his 10 disposals.


Grade

C+

Did Will Schoefield write this?

 

[Tugga27]

Good to see the Vics are taking it well

Worst finals ever? Why crumbling Vics may make September history

https://archive.ph/lDtuD

 

[BeornJ]

Two weeks in a row with no mention of the Eagles game in AAA.

Some mention of Schofield but that's it.

 

[bzparkes]

Good to see the Vics are taking it well

Worst finals ever? Why crumbling Vics may make September history

https://archive.ph/lDtuD

Sam Edmund started complaining about it being bad this morning on radio and David King just says 'Why?".

He was complaining about it the other day as well and King gave him a similar response.

 

[Lia]

Sam Edmund started complaining about it being bad this morning on radio and David King just says 'Why?".

He was complaining about it the other day as well and King gave him a similar response.

A whole one season without assured pricktorian dominance, might be time for another one of these.

Interstate AFL dominance leads to investigation

The AFL has launched an investigation into the recent failure of Victorian clubs to win a grand final.

www.abc.net.au