Review Grand Final, 2023 - Collingwood vs. Brisbane Lions

[Ohitsthatguy]

Hipwood is just a gumby, always has been

 

[haystark]

Zorko needs to go.

Need to find upgrades on Berry and Hipwood.

 

[bato]

Issue was the last few moments of the quarters. Can’t be so defensively switched off each time.

Ball
Game.

 

[JB42]

Midfield were flogged all dn madeay. Was Neale's shoulder right?... not sure. If he was crook, he shouldn't have played..or sub should have been made earlier.

 

[western royboy]

Zorko is an interesting one - he still gets the ball, especially when we desperately need it most, but he's like Rich last year - trying kicks he just can't nail any more.

If he could play it safer I'll keep him in our best 22, because it's his possessions that are the big win. But I'm not sure he's got the mindset to do that.

He was ok today, but you’d have to think that it’s time to say goodbye - he’s not Pendlebury or Sidebottom

 

[MSB ROYS]

2021: lost semi
2022: won semi, lost prelim
2023: won prelim, lost gf
2024: ........

Past performance is not a reliable predictor of future performance. You should know this.

 

[dlanod]

Zorko needs to go.

Need to find upgrades on Berry and Hipwood.

You're not going to find an upgrade on Hipwood. A Daniher situation is lightning in a bottle, and that type of calibre doesn't waltz around unless their previous club ****s it up or you give them $1m+.

 

[Sully111]

Bad luck guys. Was cheering hard for you.

Reckon you should have played on a bit more in the second half. I just see you as a better team than the pies.

Daniher very good.

Atrocious advantage decision. Not even close to being right. It's insane.

 

[dlanod]

He was ok today, but you’d have to think that it’s time to say goodbye - he’s not Pendlebury or Sidebottom

Zorko isn't going to give it away willingly, he's always fought for everything - it's why he's played 250 games as a very late starter on a shit team. And I think we're better with him on the list next year, we're not going to find a ready made replacement anywhere.

 

[William C]

Congrats to the Pies. We just couldn't win the ball today and we just don't have a plan B in the coaches box.
The guys fought to the end and that's all you can ask for.

 

[Helicon1]

Issue was the last few moments of the quarters. Can’t be so defensively switched off each time.

Ball
Game.

This was with a Rayner behind the ball too. A lot of poor defensive lapses today unfortunately + getting panced in the middle. Sub needed to be called earlier.

 

[ZoBlitz]

Not sure it affected the result really but man the umps were inconsistent all day about what was ducking and what was legit high contact. Felt like a coin toss every time.

 

[JasRulz63]

Not sure it affected the result really but man the umps were inconsistent all day about what was ducking and what was legit high contact. Felt like a coin toss every time.

Unless your name was N. Daicos, then you got the free every time.

 

[western royboy]

Zorko isn't going to give it away willingly, he's always fought for everything - it's why he's played 250 games as a very late starter on a s**t team. And I think we're better with him on the list next year, we're not going to find a ready made replacement anywhere.

We need to be ruthless - it’s what we lack

 

[Gadzorks]

Ducking daicos. Must be proud.

 

[stormskye]

An epic game. Two best sides going at it. 2018 burnt hard for us. This will for you guys, but on paper you have arguably the most talented list. Ashcroft back next year. You will be back.

 

[Nathan Barley]

Zorko is an interesting one - he still gets the ball, especially when we desperately need it most, but he's like Rich last year - trying kicks he just can't nail any more.

If he could play it safer I'll keep him in our best 22, because it's his possessions that are the big win. But I'm not sure he's got the mindset to do that.

Plus he’s a liability in contested situations or if he has to move with any pace

 

[Sproj]

I wouldn't mind giving Zorks one more year and earmark him as the sub.

 

[GoTheSwannies]

Tough break guys, was definitely barracking for the lions and cheering you guys on.

The game would have been an absolute classic if you guys managed to snatch the win in the end.

Good luck next year, hopefully you guys can snag that elusive flag.

 

[Big Sauce 21]

Rayner busted no tackles, hipwood dropped everyhthing that went his way, berry no words for his performance, starc annihilated by hill

Kiddy sensational, but burnt out. Joe also very good. Probably his best ruck game. Harris good. Linc I thought good despite his numbers.

 

[haystark]

You're not going to find an upgrade on Hipwood. A Daniher situation is lightning in a bottle, and that type of calibre doesn't waltz around unless their previous club *s it up or you give them $1m+.

No one better so we just settle? Maybe he's just not up to being an AFL footballer, and that's okay. I just hope the club moves on him sooner rather than later.

 

[Nathan Barley]

Hipwood was poor but didn’t think he was that bad. We were definitely hurt by lack of contested markers

Rayner isn’t a third tall

 

[haystark]

Not sure it affected the result really but man the umps were inconsistent all day about what was ducking and what was legit high contact. Felt like a coin toss every time.

Pretty sure Nick Daicos spent the entire game on his knees playing for free kicks.

 

[BangyBangy]

Can raynor is not a big game player. He is good, and best 22 worthy but Dom fay is right - Bailey is a superstar.

Is that you Danster?

Cam was pretty good in the finals up until today. Onwards & upwards Gadzorks this club still has a lot of growth. We had overacheived up until this year IMO. Today stung, should have been better.

 

[dlanod]

No one better so we just settle? Maybe he's just not up to being an AFL footballer, and that's okay. I just hope the club moves on him sooner rather than later.

I have no doubt the club is pursuing everyone available. We've shown we're willing to do big deals time and again. I just think you're setting yourself to be disappointed when nothing happens.