Autopsy AFL 2023 First Qualifying Final - Pies v Demons Thurs Sept 7th 7:20pm EST (MCG)

[branedotorg]

When Dangerfield retires I hope hes not a channel 7 regular.

You'd hate to dilute the sheer quality that's in the box now

 

[TW Sherrin]

Ziebell wasn't trying to smother a kick and put his knee into the head of a player standing still which is very different to Maynard's perfectly legitimate play.

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Carlton posters conveniently forgetting Cripps last year

 

[Northernsoul74]

Will Maynard get weeks?

No but Van Rooyen should.

 

[HTPunter]

Pies are just harder at the footy.

Interestingly they’ve had more “squib” moments so far - Bobby Hill who had one of the weakest moments this year for example when he put 1 frightened hand out over a loose ball - if he didn’t kick a goal 30 seconds later (and another another 30 seconds later) he’d have been far more roasted.

I’d say they are more well structured and more skilled. They are better tacklers too. But not necessarily harder at the footy yet.

 

[PerthBoy86]

It was a genuine accident but imo he should be sent off simply as some kind of equalisation method. How is it far one of the Dees most important players is off?

 

[HTPunter]

Too many pages!

I thought the game started 30mins later than it did...lol

Tuned in for the pregame and missed all the fun!!

I’m joking anyway, no one is agreeing at all. Anywhere from fantastic play, not great but 0 weeks, to 1-2-3-4-5 weeks!

 

[Foucault1989]

More complete player than Scarlett in his day!

I don't agree with this at all.

 

[Blackhawk42]

I'm not as convinced as everybody else that Melbourne have been soft or look rattled. McStay and Mitchell not covering themselves in glory as an example.

Dee's just have zero connection moving the ball inside 50. It's like watching Hawthorn play without Mitch Lewis. They need to correct it quick smart.

 

[CoastersFlag No.5]

Maynard shouldn't get rubbed out for that went to smother and unfortunately landed on Brayshaw.

 

[W.C. Fry]

Van Rooyen should be in more trouble than Maynard.

 

[HTPunter]

It was a genuine accident but imo he should be sent off simply as some kind of equalisation method. How is it far one of the Dees most important players is off?

Why does it have to be “fair”? The ball bounced the wrong way for Melbourne at one stage too.

 

[CobberRodgers]

Will Maynard get weeks?

I can see it being 0 or 3.

Dead set. It’s like a lottery.

Yeah he was attempting a smother and it’s unlucky, but on the other hand he bumped a bloke in the head that’s been subbed out.

 

[PerthBoy86]

Interestingly they’ve had more “squib” moments so far - Bobby Hill who had one of the weakest moments this year for example when he put 1 frightened hand out over a loose ball - if he didn’t kick a goal 30 seconds later (and another another 30 seconds later) he’d have been far more roasted.

I’d say they are more well structured and more skilled. They are better tacklers too. But not necessarily harder at the footy yet.

Cos they've had more of the ball. I think its partly the Pies style stands up better in the wet.

 

[Lach72]

I wouldn’t even look at Maynard.

Accidents happen.

Van Rooyen should get three weeks for that

 

[JM#1]

It was nothing more than a collision. Just unfortunate.

 

[mouncey2franklin]

Now Dunstall and Montagna going into bat for Maynard with the same bullshit rhetoric.

'What else could he do?'

How about not jump into the air in the direction of an oncoming opponent unable to defend himself?

What a bunch of tools.

 

[Chaisa]

The two late goals really hurt Melbourne I think. If they were even 20-6 down it would've been something to work with, but 20 points down is a fair bit.

Collingwood definitely look a class above. Melbourne seem to getting OK field position but they've struggled significantly in getting the ball in.

 

[ThatsjustDappa]

Quarter time Fox commentators playing Maynard as the victim nothing to worry about and then the McStay hit - oh he's definitely gone! pathetic....

 

[bzparkes]

He jumped into the air. The precedent was established over a decade ago, if you do that, it's on you, if you hit somebody head high it is your responsibility.

Really?

 

[tiger_tough]

Van Rooyens year is likely over. Silly.

 

[Coasters7]

Who cares if it’s a football act? People have been suspended all year for tackles based on outcome, not intent.

F*ck these commentators trying to set the narrative early

 

[SSwans2011]

Every single commentator with the most dimwitted view of the Maynard one, saying he couldn't move.

He could you nuffs. He specifically turned his body so his shoulder collected Brayshaw.

That's why it's reportable, even though I think he's stiff if he does get rubbed out.

 

[mick500]

I reckon McStay got himself injured by being gutless. Took his eyes off the ball, reached instead of commiting and flung his head back expecting contact. Would have been considered weak 10 years ago.

 

[Plugger35]

The Dees need the next goal or this could get away from them.

 

[MSB ROYS]

Nostradumbass BT predicting over 90K when we've know the last 2 weeks it was a sell out. FIRE THE MORON 7!

Also said it would be the biggest crowd for Melb vs Coll but obviously didn't check the records. Just looked up and saw that there were 115K at the 1956 GF... Going to be difficult to beat that!