Autopsy AFL 2024 Preliminary Final - Cats v Lions Sat Sept 21st 5:15pm EST (MCG)

[PhatBoy]

I find that a bit hard to believe

I’m disappointed, any team’s fans are when they lose, but I’m not going to tear my hair out over it. We were never expected to get this far, we gave it a great crack, and were beaten by a better side, and dozens of neutrals seem to be celebrating like their own teams have just won a flag

 

[Ocha905]

This is the AFL’s dream Grand Final. Massive ratings in QLD and NSW and the footy states will watch regardless

Both cities need 70k stadiums so they can host the Grand Final. Even still this Grand Final's going to do wonders for footy.

 

[Atomboy]

Excellent result, great win Lions.

 

[Downhill Skier]

Port cop it but Big O went down in the first qtr and Geelong got completely overrun in the second half against the 5th place team and a team that has not beaten them in 20 years Melb .

 

[Supercoach Bargain]

Big Joe D not copping much bs the last few weeks.

 

[CakeEater]

First uncompromised GF since 2021. What a great week coming up.

Efa.

 

[Aaron Reed]

Dangerfield definitely getting a week now.

 

[Pancakes]

Epic choke by the Cats, embarrassing to be honest.

 

[JasRulz63]

Who comes in for Big O? Do Brisbane even have a second ruck

Henry Smith who's play four games. But probably Darcy Fort.

 

[coastalpipeline]

Who will replace O

He'll make a miraculous recovery

 

[rdhopkins2]

Brisbane medical team will be there working 24/7 for the next week. Plenty of sore bodies.

What a speeecial finish for Brisbane.
Is 2024 the year of the QLD Lion?

 

[dean33]

Who comes in for Big O? Do Brisbane even have a second ruck

I wonder if he’s a chance to get up? Let it settle down, tape it, inject it, maybe he gets up?

 

[SSSSSS]

Should be easy to get a GF ticket next week.

 

[Astro35]

Feel for Stanley, the guy could barely stand and he was getting the rush on.

 

[Corn Cobbers]

It’s hilarious seeing how much happier neutrals are, than disappointed Cats fans are

I find that a bit hard to believe

 

[XhazzafootyX]

Oh dear.

The old reverse jynx

 

[Kram]

Rayner had his Tom Boyd moment

Did think surely the only Rayner reaming we will ever see.

 

[Rod Stroker]

Who comes in for Big O? Do Brisbane even have a second ruck

Fort

 

[Cleansweep17]

Geelong lost it at the selection table

Hawkins should have played and he would have kicked 6+ goals

Geelong lost it at the draft, but I guess they are still “ReBuiLdInG oN tHe RuN”

 

[dean33]

Brisbane medical team will be there working 24/7 for the next week. Plenty of sore bodies.

What a speeecial finish for Brisbane.
Is 2024 the year of the QLD Lion?

They do have a bit of destiny feel about them.

 

[Corkintheocean]

Big fan of Kai Lohman.

Nearly as big a fan as Lohman himself.

(tbf I think he's excellent too)

 

[HairyO]

Both cities need 70k stadiums so they can host the Grand Final. Even still this Grand Final's going to do wonders for footy.

Sydney has one but noone liked it.

I much preferted it to the SCG.

Brisbane were huge in the 2nd half. Every chance to beat the Swans next week.

 

[Dazza the Viking]

Feel for Holmes, Cats fell apart without him. Far too reliant on him.

Holmes is the Cats best player

Going for the Lions, but I think Swans will win

 

[Black Saab]

Go Lions make it count next Saturday

Cats lucky to be in top 4 with the ridiculous soft draw they were given and the fact AFL doesnt worry about them cheating the cap.

Watch Geelong get the 13th hardest draw next season too.

 

[FreoRicci]

You have the best fixture/venues of any side in it, very hard to miss the top 4 in such an even comp with the advantages you have

A Victorian team with better than interstate privileges.
Play all intestate teams there.
Collingwood, Richmond hardly ever go there.

 

[PhatBoy]

Geelong is a quality organisation. Such a tough team to play against. What a great prelim.

Well deserved mate. Great game tonight, good luck next weekend