Autopsy AFL 2024 Opening Round 0 - Lions v Blues Friday March 8th 7:40pm AEDT (Gabba)

[Scritchyscroony]

Low quality game.
Massive choke by Brisbane. Massive.

I like what I saw from both teams.

 

[Captivating]

Super effort by the Blues. Hard enough to win at the Gabba, let alone win from 40+ down.

Definitely in a premiership window.

 

[Thrawn]

Not a bad win for a ‘mid table’ side.

Isn’t that right Grand Uncle Horace

He's definitely no Grand Admiral.

 

[Algorithmic Hot Takes]

My tipping is as expected, Demons and Lions lost. I wouldn't blame either team for holding me responsible for tipping them, contributing to their loss. I need to tip whomever plays the Bombers, every week this year and the premiership is a fait-a-compli.

 

[Psi-Roos]

Blues we're the better team in the correct half of the game. 3rd term rattled Bris hard and they never recovered. Was rooting super hard for the draw though

 

[The Edukator]

Seriously though, I am not trolling... Is there a big Jewish community in Carlton?

Carlton is the Jewish communities most supported team

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[Mesc]

Carlton is the Jewish communities most supported team

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Well there ya go, Ive learned something today. My Mrs is Jewish, but she doesnt go for Carlton. haha

 

[jwint43]

I believe that is 11th biggest comeback in AFL history (The AFL era)

 

[carlton_99]

I believe that is 11th biggest comeback in AFL history (The AFL era)

Was our second biggest comeback in history

 

[DirtyLeeds]

An era defining moment, cannot be underestimated

 

[juss]

I know it's only one game, but it's hard not to draw conclusions from it. Brisbane had everything in their favour, at home, opponent missing several star and key players, favourable conditions to what they're used to, big things expected and the statement game having just lost a close GF, 46 points up early on, and still lost.

Again, this is an overreaction but there's also years and years of evidence to suggest that Fagan is just NOT a winner when it gets tough, he doesn't have the answers.

For the Blues, that's as good a win they've had under Voss. It's the game that already stamps them as a contender.

 

[RedFury]

Coleman off at HT has really turned the game, he was the quarterback

I have to admit, it was certainly a factor (amongst other things.)

He absolutely destroyed us in the prelim last year - BOG and was on the way tonight too. Hope his injury isn't too bad.

 

[Elixuh]

We have tried both strategies now. I think letting Carton get out to an early lead works best. Good that we tried both out tho.

 

[DirtyLeeds]

We have tried both strategies now. I think letting Carton get out to an early lead works best. Good that we tried both out tho.

Normally beating Fitzroy was par for the course, but doing that at the Gabbortoir is one for the ages, how does humble pie taste by the way??

 

[Elixuh]

Normally beating Fitzroy was par for the course, but doing that at the Gabbortoir is one for the ages, how does humble pie taste by the way??

Making calls after the fact is a bit pedestrian, isn't it. The game is played before the first bounce

 

[DirtyLeeds]

Fair dinkum brother how do you play a game, any game before the first bounce? You squawked it up pregame, 46 point comeback is historical, not hysterical!

 

[Thrawn]

Making calls after the fact is a bit pedestrian, isn't it. The game is played before the first bounce

There was no jaywalking at least.

 

[JasRulz63]

I know it's only one game, but it's hard not to draw conclusions from it. Brisbane had everything in their favour, at home, opponent missing several star and key players, favourable conditions to what they're used to, big things expected and the statement game having just lost a close GF, 46 points up early on, and still lost.

Again, this is an overreaction but there's also years and years of evidence to suggest that Fagan is just NOT a winner when it gets tough, he doesn't have the answers.

For the Blues, that's as good a win they've had under Voss. It's the game that already stamps them as a contender.

Not sure I'm ready to completely write the season off based on a round 1 loss; we got belted by Port last year (who didn't make top 8 the year prior) and managed to turn it around somewhat.

Bigger hit to our chances from tonight is that Coleman has probably done his ACL. We don't really have a replacement for him.

Also feels incredibly unlucky that he adds to our list of promising young players that have had relatively early career ACLs - Ashcroft, Rayner, Hipwood and now potentially Coleman. Even Rich injured his ACL at 23.

 

[HereComesJuddy]

Massive win with no Walsh or Jacob.

No Weitering, Walsh, Martin, Motlop, Marchbank and EHollands, at least 4 best 22 if not more imo. Plus Doc only played a half

 

[Defabs]

He will. And at the same time he will be making sure they don't give up a 7 goal lead. Even Voss knows that will bite his side on the backside.

All AFL coaches would have the exact same thinking. They would all be going "We let them put 7 on us early. How do we prevent that"

Not this weekend. That will be a Monday conversation.

 

[Defabs]

I believe that is 11th biggest comeback in AFL history (The AFL era)

On top of my head I can only think of 4 to 6 other games in the AFL era that beat that.
ESS v Nth
Haw v StK
Bris v Gee
Stk v WB
(maybe bris v Haw, that shade game and Stk v Syd, crazy Lockett)

 

[carlton_99]

On top of my head I can only think of 4 to 6 other games in the AFL era that beat that.
ESS v Nth
Haw v StK
Bris v Gee
Stk v WB
(maybe bris v Haw, that shade game and Stk v Syd, crazy Lockett)

Carlton Essendon think 2007 - Carlton came back from 48 from memory (Fev kicked 8)

 

[Brezsa]

If you said at the start of the match, one team would win by a point, I’d believe it

If you said at the start of the match, one team would lead by 46 at one point, I’d believe it.

If you suggested both those things where going to happen, I would have had you committed.

Footy is back & it crazy love it

 

[PCORF]

One of the great wins by Carlton and this win really may launch them into a superb season where they finish high on the ladder and get the advantage of home finals. It was the Lions first loss at home in 18 months.

 

[JeffreyCC]

Poor Brisbane, they will start out 0-2 once they're sent down below.