Autopsy 2023 Preliminary Final Blues brave season comes to an end

[David Sylvian]

Going ok peeps, couldn’t give a rats banana, love youse all. 2024.

 

[Stiffler's Dad]

Should have played Dow.

 

[thebluenewdeal]

Hopefully Newman doesn’t leave his eye behind at the Gabba. Don’t even know how he stayed on lol

 

[The Coach]

yes, that's what happened........

He was leading AFL CB clearances for a player who is in 5 or more. Unbelievable to think the could not get a game

 

[rp84]

Not making excuses (Brissy just too good) but wanted to note they only had 4-5 players under 100 games. And one of those was in the high 90s. We had ~10.

They are a talented list, cherry ripe for success.

We aren't that young any more, but we aren't at our peak yet either.

I think we will get better over the next 2-3 years.

I expect 5 grannies appearances in the next 7 years

 

[ctwenty1]

Cripps two huge goals but barely sighted otherwise.

Hollands and Cottrell non existent

I swear some people watch the game that occurred in a parallel universe, not the one I just watched

 

[Blues177]

So proud of the boys efforts this year.
Gained valuable finals experience.
Looking forward to 2024.

 

[ferrisb]

I expect 5 grannies appearances in the next 7 years

I expect 8...

 

[Blues4lyfe]

Am gutted with the result right now, felt like the boys were out on there feet after quarter time. Always knew it was going too be a hard ask coming up against a team which had the week off and on there home deck especially after the 2 gruelling games of footy we have had over the past couple of weeks. I am super proud of the boys though it’s been a hell of a ride this year, especially considering where we came from. Am super excited for next year especially having the boys experience what finals footy is all about, will make them hungrier. Hopefully we can have a good pre season, work on a couple of our weaknesses and add a fresh Zac Williams back into our best 22. Feel like number 17 is around the corner! Go Baggers

 

[thylacine60]

He was leading AFL CB clearances for a player who is in 5 or more. Unbelievable to think the could not get a game

that's a different statement to "the mc refused to see it"..........

 

[rp84]

I swear some people watch the game that occurred in a parallel universe, not the one I just watched

Lol

Ok, back up your point of view objectively.

Good luck.

 

[Arr0w]

and faster (Can we keep Dow)

We won plenty of games without Dow as well as 2 finals, let's not try and rewrite history with a fringe player

 

[BlueTongue]

Also...

Hollands. Superstar in the making. Big ups to that little legend

...Indeed he is!

 

[InsufficientIntent]

What a wild ride the past 3 months have been as a supporter. Almost surreal to watch it unfold.

After watching tonight’s game, I’ve got a few observations.

Firstly, we absolutely need to shed a few one-paced midfielders. Need to re-invent hewett or kennedy’s roles or move on for trade capital imo. Fogarty already signed but he’s another. Dow already looks destined for the exit.

We absolutely need to throw the kitchen sink at some Zac Bailey

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Zac Bailey

Age

25

Ht

182cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.7

3star

K

6.9

3star

HB

5.9

4star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.2

4star

CL

0.9

3star

D

12.9

3star

K

7.3

3star

HB

5.6

3star

M

3.9

4star

T

2.4

3star

CL

0.7

3star

D

13.4

4star

K

6.6

3star

HB

6.8

5star

M

3.2

4star

T

2.8

5star

CL

0.6

3star

types. Inside/outside mid that can spread and break lines/tackles and has x-factor.

We also need a high level small forward who can be at the feet of the big boys. We also need another half decent ruckman (Pittonet is a trier but he ain’t the answer).

Get these right and we’re a realistic chance next year, 100%

 

[AB_Blue]

I’m as bad as anyone for highlighting weaknesses but the first order of business is to win enough games that we don’t have to travel interstate to win finals.

It’s simply too hard a task. Nobody was beating Brisbane in Brisbane today even though we looked likely at one point.

Brisbane have had 4-5 goes at prelims.
They have been here many times , both home and away and failed all of them prior to tonight…there not easy to win….we have some things we need to work on but we gave it a nudge


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[Blue Perth]

Annihilated across the centre line after quarter time, some very ordinary turnovers but I reckon we did alright, the boys looked very tired after two big games, buggered in fact, no complaints.

 

[StrongerTogether17]

I guess we couldn’t really win a GF with Silvagni on the list but not in the team so looks like next year it is.

Proud of the boys.


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[The Coach]

Am gutted with the result right now, Felt like the boys were out on there feet after quarter time. Always knew it was going too be a hard ask coming up against a team which had the week off and on there home deck, especially after the 2 gruelling games of footy we have have over the past couple of weeks. I am super proud of the boys though it’s been a hell of a ride this year, especially where we came from, am super excited for next year especially having the boys experience what finals footy is all about, will make them hungrier. Hopefully we can have a good pre season, work on a couple of our weaknesses and add a fresh Zac Williams back into our best 22. Feel like number 17 is around the corner! Go Baggers

We will need a good break with injuries again - we didn't have too many missing other than Zac and Jack

 

[katmanblue]

Yep, Pitt got monstered after quarter time and it changed the game

Pitto is big but the other bloke is huge.

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[AB_Blue]

I thought he was OK the last

Good in first. Poor second and third..last was slightly better


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[Benaly28]

Wonder why Charlie was so quiet all finals

Weight of expectation


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[The Coach]

that's a different statement to "the mc refused to see it"..........

So are you saying they saw his impressive CB work but didn't think we needed it - actually, they obviously did

 

[Stig O'Hara]

Both of our ruckmen taps the ball to no one - that's if they win the tap.

Pitt was slow covering the ground.

Big Oscar worked it out & got 2 crucial goals.

He was BOG in my book.

 

[Blues4lyfe]

We will need a good break with injuries again - we didn't have too many missing other than Zac and Jack

Yep definitely agree, but a fit and firing Zac Williams would make a hell of difference to our squad

 

[WyntersGame_]

We won plenty of games without Dow as well as 2 finals, let's not try and rewrite history with a fringe player

Don't disagree but you have to say he probably would have helped tonight

Being killed at the CB by clearance and pace, two things if nothing else we know he brings, was kind of insulting considering that's supposed to be our identity

Not saying he would have won us the game but we did look deadly with him in there and not so one paced