Autopsy AFL 2024 Opening Round 0 - Swans v Demons Thurs March 7th 7:30pm AEDT (SCG)

[Arr0w]

Midfield is the problem. Langdon finished.

Petty has kicked 19 goals in his career, with 6 straight in 1 game, yet he’s crafted some reputation as being a great forward…

I didn't have them as a lock for the finals, lost some decent players and the off field situation in the preseason can either galvanise or fracture a group

Still plenty of talent on the list, but not sure the cohesion is strong

 

[Jibroni]

Midfield is the problem. Langdon finished.

Petty has kicked 19 goals in his career, with 6 straight in 1 game, yet he’s crafted some reputation as being a great forward…

I agree re: Langdon but in time Howes and Windsor will fill that void.

Jeremy Howe started as a forward and ended up a solid defender. If Petty can stop getting injured I believe he can do the same.

 

[Xtreme]

How do you go undefeated for most of the season ?

Win 12-18 matches in a row then lose a few before finals ?

 

[Wolfgang West]

Win 12-18 matches in a row then lose a few before finals ?

Post was in jest as I think your original post was. Swans are not winning 18 matches and going on some undefeated run.

 

[Xtreme]

going on some undefeated run.

Currently 1-0 and the future is bright.

 

[HBFlanker]

We'll regret taking Phillips over McDonald for years to come. I just hope it doesn't reach Tambling levels of LOL

Mcdonald got absolutely destroyed last night. And will be in Freo colours next year.

I'm comfortable with the call.

 

[JayJ20]

What a boring game.

Why did Melbourne play Oliver when he is clearly not match fit? Needs a spell in the twos until his fitness is back to AFL level.

 

[QuietB]

What’s wrong with the conditions

Nice dry night no wind

Match was played on an Auskick ground that clearly suffered a pre game oil spill.

 

[QuietB]

What a boring game.

Why did Melbourne play Oliver when he is clearly not match fit? Needs a spell in the twos until his fitness is back to AFL level.

Gotta get him match fit somehow. Who replaces Oliver? Dee's are not exactly stacked with depth in midfield.

 

[chaddy22]

He's like a White Rabbit in the headlights

when he takes off he might end up a starship.

 

[Doc1763]

when he takes off he might end up a starship.

Oh dear!!

 

[Tadpole]

when he takes off he might end up a starship.

How enterprising of him.

 

[RUNVS]

Swans premiership favourites. Will go undefeated for most of the season.

I like the cut of your jib

 

[danster168]

Midfield is the problem. Langdon finished.

Petty has kicked 19 goals in his career, with 6 straight in 1 game, yet he’s crafted some reputation as being a great forward…

lol bit harsh on Petty stating his career goal tally when he's played 99% of his career as a key defender. come on mate.

He's definitely our best key forward.

 

[WillHayward]

Calf injury. 2-3 away

You need him.
Fwd line is awful

 

[LordLucifer]

Billings bringing his 2 disposal mediocrity from Moorabbin.

Never been consistent or effective, better suited to the lower levels like the SANFL or VFL.

 

[Mofra]

So much for touching Angus's helmet.

Sentences like this are why context matters, people.

 

[StillAtLarge]

Dees will certainly improve once their injured/suspended forwards return but last night did look as though one side was playing modern day turnover footy + utilising the corridoor whenever they could whilst the other tried to rely on a triassic style of clearances and long dump kicks inside 50

 

[TheKanga]

Has there ever been a pair of blouse tearers like May and Lever in the same side?

They are funny to watch rip into their own blokes.

May always looks pissed off at everyone.

 

[dean33]

So much for touching Angus's helmet.

You’d think they need to ask Angus first before anyone touches his helmet.

 

[Bjo187]

Why the afl haven't got a wet weather ball like rugby to improve the spectacle when it's raining or humid is beyond me. It's like a cake of soap, I'm with Eddie on this one.

 

[scoman]

The Dees need to bring in Fullarton. Will tear the game apart. Trust me.

The Steph Martin story to repeat.

 

[VinnieB]

I agree re: Langdon but in time Howes and Windsor will fill that void.

Jeremy Howe started as a forward and ended up a solid defender. If Petty can stop getting injured I believe he can do the same.

I think it’s easier for forwards to play back. I’m not suggesting Petty can’t be a good forward, it’s just that alot of Melbourne fans think he is the big difference, yet he really apart from 1 game, he is unproven as a forward.

 

[VinnieB]

lol bit harsh on Petty stating his career goal tally when he's played 99% of his career as a key defender. come on mate.

He's definitely our best key forward.

Yeah that’s what I mean. He really hasn’t played forward long enough to suggest he will make a difference. His 6 goal straight game may have been an outlier.

 

[sammm]

I didn't have them as a lock for the finals, lost some decent players and the off field situation in the preseason can either galvanise or fracture a group

Still plenty of talent on the list, but not sure the cohesion is strong

youve always got Billings.