Autopsy 2023 Rd 2 Blues hold on to beat the reigning premier

[SBYM]

Can't say that was easy watching, but boy o boy wowee it feels sweet.

Watch out for that day when we get to five goals up and then keep going!

 

[Accidental genius]

tdk with the knee into stanley's ribs!!

I don’t condone violence but that was good…

 

[thylacine60]

"Durdin takes down Ratugolea" Let that sink in.

F-luv-it!

what a goal he snagged!!

 

[StaggerLee]

Disposal efficiency aside, how good is it to see Ed back to his usual after a year out?

It looks like the brothers are absolutely loving playing together

 

[Magical_EddieBetts]

What makes it that much sweeter was we learnt from last week and we executed in the final moments!!! Lewy and Harry were huge in the final minutes!!

Cez, Crippa and Saady were great and Charlie was sensational!!

Beautiful blues, on to next week!!

Up the baggers!!!!

 

[HereComesJuddy]

It got hairy but there were some delicious patches throughout the game. I think bringing Brad in late was big but sensible. He will be better for the run.

A lot to work on but undefeated in 2023

 

[thylacine60]

I don’t condone violence but that was good…

**** em

 

[Accidental genius]

It was the goal assist that did if for me

I missed some of the game…what’d he do?

 

[SOSforPM]

Few more clubs in the bag this year team!!! We’re building, enjoy the weekend lads and ladies

 

[gab213]

Still work to do, undefeated after the first two rounds, happily taking that start to the year. Lots to like about the rookies, good to see them playing because they deserve to be there rather than them being there because we have no choice but to play them as has happened in the past.

 

[The Sultan]

Whatever Geelonk are paying Jezza Cameron it’s a bargain

 

[smashbox gill]

Yeah agreed. It's makes Silvagni's spot in the team in doubt which is sad

I actually think Martin spot is in doubt. Both play same role and I’m picking sos as a perm forward every time

 

[Bearded Carpenter]

Can’t keep a good team down.
Love this club.

 

[gab213]

2022 is still fresh in my mind. And round 1 certainly didn't help. I hope this a turning point.

My memory goes beyond 2022, year after year, season over after a month, sitting at 0-4, I'll take this any day.

 

[Carnage00]

Good win boys .. particularly without walsh and hewett saad played well .. bloody Cameron played very well


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[juzza316]

So proud of them, what a win!

 

[TENACIOUS]

Young and Hollands you make an oldish man very happy…

* the umpires and specially that blond flog 23…

 

[ctwenty1]

Quick caveat that Geelong were clearly not firing on all cylinders tonight, but glad we fought it out. Best game I've seen Kennedy play, and McKay put up midfielder numbers covering the ground tonight.

Charlie, Durdin and Motlop bringing the attacking power tonight, with Owies getting on the end a bit to finish. Still have my concerns with his mobility, but you can see that he's making good decisions.

Two rucks clicked into place for us late as a screen for McKay to take a few grabs, but otherwise it's going to require TDK picking up a lot of forward craft to account for the heavy legs he's have after centre bounce work. Pittonet was more mobile than I've seen for a while, but he was also far more selective. Balance isn't right there.

Docherty's fitness is a little bit of a worry to me, and it immediately drags down his disposal by foot. Hope he can iron it out. Newman still probably the first defender I'd replace, but like Owies still making good decisions... just rarely hurts the opposition when he does so.

Grain of salt with this result, but happy we got the win.

And we weren’t firing on all cylinders either

 

[thylacine60]

* em

dangerfield ****ed murphy's seasons twice - for 2 different clubs! right in front of me!!

 

[JyeDye]

Thought Durdin added a lot without getting many touches. Geelong weren't able to run it out of defence at will like last week. Added a lot of pace at ground floor.

 

[ItsAllAboutMe]

Everyone played their part, don’t think there was any passengers tonight

 

[AndyWalkersGirl]

Gives me a heart attack, watching our blues… BUT what a game in the end.

How good is Ollie Hollands!?!

Still a few rusty patches but I’ll take that win over the cats anyway we can.

 

[blue89]

Lachie Cowan's attack on the ball for a first year, 2nd gamer is great to see. Did it last week and followed it up again this week. Everyone is vocal (and rightfully so) about Hollands, but gee wizz I like the look of Cowan.

 

[Foucault1989]

Quick caveat that Geelong were clearly not firing on all cylinders tonight, but glad we fought it out. Best game I've seen Kennedy play, and McKay put up midfielder numbers covering the ground tonight.

Charlie, Durdin and Motlop bringing the attacking power tonight, with Owies getting on the end a bit to finish. Still have my concerns with his mobility, but you can see that he's making good decisions.

Two rucks clicked into place for us late as a screen for McKay to take a few grabs, but otherwise it's going to require TDK picking up a lot of forward craft to account for the heavy legs he's have after centre bounce work. Pittonet was more mobile than I've seen for a while, but he was also far more selective. Balance isn't right there.

Docherty's fitness is a little bit of a worry to me, and it immediately drags down his disposal by foot. Hope he can iron it out. Newman still probably the first defender I'd replace, but like Owies still making good decisions... just rarely hurts the opposition when he does so.

Grain of salt with this result, but happy we got the win.

Oh Jim. Poor Newman. He will be devastated reading another one of your critiques of him. Kennedy happy he is in the good books. Pitt satisfied he's been indirectly praised. Docherty really worried. He'll go for a run tomorrow to build his fitness.

 

[F_therest]

Ollie Hollands was sublime, not just a great first year player but one of our best tonight.

Ed held Guthrie in the first half, then spread and earned plenty in the second half. 26 touches and a goal for a 33 year old is a great return. Anyone know why he was drenched right before he came back on in the last couple minutes? Hahahahahahahahah

Ed huge...strong and one of our best runners. Gave us a good midfield rotation when we needed it.

Love that he and Charlie get to play and win together!