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

[danster168]

Petracca spent plenty of time forward despite the injury.

It’s pure arrogance and frankly nonsense to be so confident that it would have altered the final result.

I know you’re searching for excuses, but blame your players who couldn’t get it done rather than the injury.



I don’t disagree with everything you say.

But when you shitpost you’ll be called out for it, and not just by me either.

Goodwin literally said in his press conference that losing Brayshaw meant petracca had to play less on the forward line and it screwed with our structure. I'll back in what the coach says thanks.

if you don't think Laurie over Angus Brayshaw in a qualifying final makes 'any difference' then I think you're disagreeing for the sake of it. Brayshaw is a big game player.

 

[Jeremias]

Goodwin literally said in his press conference that losing Brayshaw meant petracca had to play less on the forward line and it screwed with our structure. I'll back in what the coach says thanks.

No doubt it messed with your structure.

But you’re reaching for an excuse if you’re saying it cost you the win.

if you don't think Laurie over Angus Brayshaw in a qualifying final makes 'any difference' then I think you're disagreeing for the sake of it. Brayshaw is a big game player.

Not disagreeing for the sake of it. Just trying to balance your bias with a dose of reality.

It’s difficult though, given your posts generally are that far detached from reality.

 

[lilJeffyG]

Cheering a 20 year old who has been crucified by the media all of his career.

Why has he been crucified by the media, is he not responsible for his lowering of his body when tackled? Is he not responsible for being caught in a toilet cubicle doing illegal substances? Decisions hey?

 

[No SPIN]

Goodwin literally said in his press conference that losing Brayshaw meant petracca had to play less on the forward line and it screwed with our structure. I'll back in what the coach says thanks.

if you don't think Laurie over Angus Brayshaw in a qualifying final makes 'any difference' then I think you're disagreeing for the sake of it. Brayshaw is a big game player.

Petracca>>>>>>>>>Brayshaw.
Melb loses dominance at stoppage when Bradshaw replaces Petracca.
That means more stoppage wins to Coll and more scoring chains.
So there is absolutely no certainty that you win with Bradshaw playing.

 

[VinnieB]

was Goodwin wrong? No. Grundy wasn't valued at Collingwood and that's why they salary dumped. Now, Melbourne will look to do the same thing. I don't think Goodwin should've said what he said as it was inflammatory but it's not like you've got the perfect coach either.

Mcrae had the perfect opportunity to take the flopping out of Ginnivans game last year. Instead he embraced it with a stupid grin on his face and told the media that it was a skill and that opposition need to tackle better. As the coach he had the opportunity to create a teachable moment and mould him into a player that makes the ball his sole objective. He didn't. Fast forward 1 year, and with the rule changes, Ginnivans career is at the crossroads. He's basically just a permanent sub now because he has no other way to win the footy. Good job fly.

Coaches make mistakes. I've never been a fan of Goodwin. i question a lot of his decisions and I question his character off the field also.

$700k pa to play VFL. Great 'value'......

An ordinary bloke both on and off the field. He knows he is under pressure with another straight sets exit looming.

 

[danster168]

Petracca>>>>>>>>>Bradshaw.
Melb loses dominance at stoppage when Bradshaw replaces Petracca.
That means more stoppage wins to Coll and more scoring chains.
So there is absolutely no certainty that you win with Bradshaw playing.

History has shown that when we take petracca forward our midfield clearance numbers don't really change. Also, his name is Brayshaw not Bradshaw. Its like me saying Jordan De Glowy

 

[danster168]

$700k pa to play VFL. Great 'value'......

An ordinary bloke both on and off the field. He knows he is under pressure with another straight sets exit looming.

Goodwin just signed a contract extension. He's under no pressure....

 

[QuietB]

Goodwin literally said in his press conference that losing Brayshaw meant petracca had to play less on the forward line and it screwed with our structure. I'll back in what the coach says thanks.

if you don't think Laurie over Angus Brayshaw in a qualifying final makes 'any difference' then I think you're disagreeing for the sake of it. Brayshaw is a big game player.

Melbourne's structure should not be that tight.

 

[VinnieB]

Goodwin just signed a contract extension. He's under no pressure....

ouch!

 

[danster168]

Melbourne's structure should not be that tight.

probably more depth than anything else. we've got 2 first rounders this year though. So we need to nail them

 

[TW Sherrin]

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[StillAtLarge]

Melbourne had the opportunity to knuckle down and win the hard footy when Brayshaw went down but instead old mate square jaw Viney lost the plot and tried to manufacture some bs faux passion. It cost them big time and they were chasing the game from that moment on

 

[LordLucifer]

Protect himself from what? Brayshaw was practically stationary. Could easily have put his arms out and tried to ride it out with a push to the face or chest. Instead he bumped. 3 weeks…see you later

He is in mid-air, he has to make a snap judgement on how and where he is going to land.

A player is allowed to protect themselves from injury you know.



Way too many 'new generation' footy fans have drunk too much of the AFL's kool-aid and are now brainwashed into accepting every ****ing ridiculous mantra they trot out now.

We have players being reported for just playing the game now !!

FMD .... its an embarrassment.

 

[LordLucifer]

Surely Lever would win the dumbest footballer in the league award

Has a poony walk, a ****-suckers moustache plus he carries on like Rudolph Nureyev when he gives away a free kick.

 

[LordLucifer]

Richo says he turns sideways.
I’d take Richo’s expert opinion over a bias Pie fan’s

Richo ..... a paid commentator on CH&, the AFL's only FTA broadcaster is now the oracle of everythng that's right ??


Palleasse Shane, stop drinking the kool-aid.

 

[melbun]

Maimard was head hunting. Let him off and it will set a precedent for the GF. Shades of Balme/Southby.

 

[LordLucifer]

None anywhere near as bad as the Tom Mitchell one...

I'd just about suspend Mitchell for that Greg Louganis dive, the AFL have gone looking for Lee Harvey Oswald as the cause.

 

[LordLucifer]

Maimard was head hunting. Let him off and it will set a precedent for the GF. Shades of Balme/Southby.

Oh for ****s sake ................................... talk about sooky-la-la sensationalism.


Let's just ask Carl Ditterich what he thinks of that idea.

 

[LordLucifer]

JVR's cheap shot in season probably gets a week but probably just a fine because it's finals.

Why should he get compensation because it is a final ??

Selective application of the rules is what is completely ****ing up this game !!

 

[ChristianBoy]

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Completely different. Duncan at least tried to limit the impact.

 

[Reg Grundy35]

Goodwin just signed a contract extension. He's under no pressure....

want a bet? back to back straight sets is a shit stain for any coach.

 

[LordLucifer]

Saw absolutely nothing to be concerned about from either side.

Melbourne forward line is bottom 4 material.

Outside of Darcy Moore there's nothing going on at Collingwood.

I bet we end up playing Port in the GF.

How about you focus on winning tonight's game first ??

Muppet !!!

 

[LordLucifer]

Melb was first to the ball a lot. Coll fans were just yelling out 'ballll' with no concept of prior opportunity. it was quite annoying at the game.

Womder what you may have heard if you sat in the old Smoker's Stand amongst the Melbourne members ??

 

[Reg Grundy35]

History has shown that when we take petracca forward our midfield clearance numbers don't really change. Also, his name is Brayshaw not Bradshaw. Its like me saying Jordan De Glowy

Couldn't help noticing that Petracca wasn't quite as talkative last night as during KB game? front runner.

 

[No SPIN]

History has shown that when we take petracca forward our midfield clearance numbers don't really change. Also, his name is Brayshaw not Bradshaw. Its like me saying Jordan De Glowy

Please - numbers don’t change - spare me.
Petracca is a mid beast.
Brayshaw has no where near the power of Petracca out of stoppage.