Autopsy AFL 2024 Round 16 - Swans v Freo Sat June 29th 1:45pm AEST (SCG)

[Mr Cheese]

Two proud non-Victorian fanbases who whinge incessantly about the lack of coverage they receive from the Melbourne media

What a way to celebrate a good win!!!

It's the only way we know. We need the validation of our captors, full blown Stockholm Syndrome

Just tell us you're proud of us and we'll be fine.

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[cactuscall]

Two proud non-Victorian fanbases who whinge incessantly about the lack of coverage they receive from the Melbourne media

What a way to celebrate a good win!!!

Is it only one discussion topic per club per day or something?

 

[Dockerjonz]

Haha Warner on wing with bout 1min to go had approximately 25 steps n no htb -i guess the rule is 15m in a straight line you need to bounce

 

[thistimeforsure]

God knows what to make of us , gutsy 1pt win against top team away , bit stiff in another couple against good teams flogged by the 16th team , belted a top 4 contender by near 100 and got smashed by a team near us on the ladder by 70 and been reasonable for most of the rest of the games

Bloody weirdo team

Funny no-ones really picked up how we are a genuine top 4 team in dry daytime footy but pretty crap under lights or if it’s slippery in any way




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[Countryfooty1]

Great game. Both sides hard at it, umpires were pretty much rolling D20s to give out free kicks, both benefitted and were shafted in relatively even measure. Both sides missed some sitters, and also played some scintillating football. Don't think Sydney are losing much sleep at 13-2 after a 1 point loss to a finals sides.

I will say that if we meet you in finals, I hope it's at the SCG. It suits our clearance/pressure game (that 5m each way makes a difference). I feel the Swans are borderline unbeatable if they've got a paddock to run in, still theirs to lose for mine.

As for our two proud fanbases engaging in unseemingly back-and-forth, come on, we're not Victorians

Forgot to add, what's the over/under on the number of minutes the footy shows will give to the 1st/3rd place game vs the rest of the weekend?

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Great post. I thought umpiring for the 1st half was best I'd seen all season, second half not so good although I do agree it balanced out with neither side getting much of an advantage out of it overall. Agree re the 13-2 and not losing much sleep. If you keep giving sides 5 goal starts it's going to lose you a game eventually and rather it now than later in the season. Lot of positives for both sides with some of their younger players especially Draper.

 

[cactuscall]

Would rather Freo in the mix for finals as they've got a draw, makes our percentage relevant against Freo & Essendon.

Keep going you heave ho'ers.

Strange comment. You wouldn't rather Freo have lost and you'd be above them on the ladder right now?

 

[72 years a slave]

Bloods were dominated most of the day and only lost by one point. Perspective

 

[revo333]

Nothing more sure of a Sydney collapse in September on the big stage yet again. They look so vulnerable for such large periods in so many games.

On that's on the SCG.

Just wait until they get to the MCG in september, if they do

 

[cactuscall]

Bloods were dominated most of the day and only lost by one point. Perspective

Another Perspective: an undermanned Freo were outscored for 3 quarters and still won, holding off a manic Sydney on their home deck.

 

[Toffee Lion]

Strange comment. You wouldn't rather Freo have lost and you'd be above them on the ladder right now?

Right now doesn't really matter, in the long run if Freo were to have dropped out of the 8 that's one less team we can use our percentage against.

Admittedly we aren't catching Sydney, so that wasn't ideal for us but meh, was cool to see Freo win.

 

[SBD Gonzalez]

Nothing more sure of a Sydney collapse in September on the big stage yet again. They look so vulnerable for such large periods in so many games.

And yet… we’re still well on top of the ladder with a massive percentage and the best record of any top eight team against the rest of the top eight.

Which suggests that though we’re looking “vulnerable” in so many games, we’re still winning those games, which is the object, surely?

 

[The King!]

Haha Warner on wing with bout 1min to go had approximately 25 steps n no htb -i guess the rule is 15m in a straight line you need to bounce

didn't he do that bullshit bounce he does no reason on the first couple of steps? Not rewatching to check

 

[The King!]

And yet… we’re still well on top of the ladder with a massive percentage and the best record of any top eight team against the rest of the top eight.

Which suggests that though we’re looking “vulnerable” in so many games, we’re still winning those games, which is the object, surely?

which teams aren't looking vulnerable at times I wonder?

 

[The King!]

Do Freo go undefeated the rest of the year? Hawks in Tassie is tough but they look a fair shot

 

[danster168]

Haha Warner on wing with bout 1min to go had approximately 25 steps n no htb -i guess the rule is 15m in a straight line you need to bounce

This is why the Logan McDonald miss was justice. An absolute disgrace that they didn't call that. If that was an inexperienced freo player, that's called every time.

 

[Confucius]

Do Freo go undefeated the rest of the year? Hawks in Tassie is tough but they look a fair shot

Our best is very good, but you won't get it every week. We're still young and inconsistent. Particularly in the forward line. And now with Pearce and Cox out the backline could struggle to deliver week in week out. Draper for example was immense yesterday, but was dropped a couple weeks ago because of form.

 

[The King!]

Our best is very good, but you won't get it every week. We're still young and inconsistent. Particularly in the forward line. And now with Pearce and Cox out the backline could struggle to deliver week in week out. Draper for example was immense yesterday, but was dropped a couple weeks ago because of form.

Very true , any side on their day can win .

Freo should at least win 6 of their last 8 but who knows .

 

[Serongnthnks4allthefish]

Do Freo go undefeated the rest of the year? Hawks in Tassie is tough but they look a fair shot

 

[The King!]

Being sincere sorry

 

[Waterhouzin]

Do Freo go undefeated the rest of the year? Hawks in Tassie is tough but they look a fair shot

Love the optimism !!!
We also have Bombers in Melbourne and GWS in Sydney, neither of those will be easy games but I reckon you’re spot on, Hawks in Tassie probably the biggest threat.
Although it’s more our style to win those and drop a game like next week’s Richmond at home though.
The joys of being a Dockets supporter - always living on the edge !


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[The King!]

Love the optimism !!!
We also have Bombers in Melbourne and GWS in Sydney, neither of those will be easy games but I reckon you’re spot on, Hawks in Tassie probably the biggest threat.
Although it’s more our style to win those and drop a game like next week’s Richmond at home though.
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Most fans see their own fixture as more challenging .

I am nervous about the Saints and Roos next two. The idea that you are even worried about the Tigers next week is baffling to me as an outsider, you will win that easily.

The tassie one is just such a long trip for the Dockers , but GWS look rubbish too.

Oh well who knows, the Dockers ruckmen looked particularly great yesterday , that alone sets them up well.

 

[Countryfooty1]

didn't he do that bullshit bounce he does no reason on the first couple of steps? Not rewatching to check

Reason for that is to allow time for him to build up momentum. It's used as a tactic as Warner is that powerful through the legs that if he gets momentum up he's going to break most tackles or cause them to slip low where he's going to get a free for a trip. Also optically makes it less likely for the umpire to ping him for running too far as the mind records that he's had a bounce but not necessarily when. I agree it's risky, but not the worst tactic I've seen.

 

[The King!]

Reason for that is to allow time for him to build up momentum. It's used as a tactic as Warner is that powerful through the legs that if he gets momentum up he's going to break most tackles or cause them to slip low where he's going to get a free for a trip. Also optically makes it less likely for the umpire to ping him for running too far as the mind records that he's had a bounce but not necessarily when. I agree it's risky, but not the worst tactic I've seen.

Yeah either way pretty sure he did it, but also burning the game tape, so not checking .

 

[Dockernut]

Do Freo go undefeated the rest of the year? Hawks in Tassie is tough but they look a fair shot

Yeah kiss of death stuff right there mate.

 

[The King!]

Yeah kiss of death stuff right there mate.

If I had that power I would use it


Essendon to go undefeated the rest of the year......waits