Mega Thread Non-Freo AFL Discussion 2023

[Joao]

Whilst the Lions getting pumped is funny, its round 1. Tad early to put the fork in them.

 

[wakojako]

Brisbane have lost their last 2 games by a combined total of over 100 points I think they are well off it. That team is not capable of going to Melbourne in sept and beating the likes of Collingwood or Geelong

It's round one mate. It doesn't look good but way too early to tell.

 

[FreoRicci]

Bulldogs backline looks okay. If they can make that line work, it ll be a tough team to beat. The small forwards probably their issue

 

[mike91]

Premierships does bring in more fans and attraction, but sometimes it is what it is. Melbourne and Bulldogs simply can't pull decent crowds like the other big Melbourne clubs

 

[FreoRicci]

Rory Lobb

7

Rory Lobb

Age

31

Ht

207cm

Wt

106kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.0

3star

K

6.7

3star

HB

4.4

3star

M

4.0

4star

T

2.4

4star

G

0.9

4star

D

11.3

3star

K

8.0

3star

HB

3.3

2star

M

4.6

4star

T

1.4

2star

G

1.0

4star

D

7.0

2star

K

4.0

2star

HB

3.0

3star

M

2.6

3star

T

2.8

5star

G

0.6

3star

with the famous 7. That's pretty disrespectful

 

[FreoRicci]

Pickett in the middle.. That's actually a bloody brilliant move

 

[CakeEater]

2 bad contests from rory so far

 

[FreoRicci]

Bulldogs' plan is just to pump the ball long, fast and indirectly. Teams will work that out

 

[fnerd]

Yes, this is the kind of loss that can derail a season early.

Edit: and set up Port for a strong year.

Yea after watching that and remembering they got hammered by Geelong last finals plus tough start to the year combined with so many pundits calling them premiership fav (due to offseason acquisitions)you just wonder whether they could be the top team to implode this year?.
Certainly considering their defensive flaws and mental fragility, if they do indeed start 0-5/1-4 it could all go pear shaped quickly

 

[FreoRicci]

Bayley Smith is so overrated

 

[Deathly]

What's Baily Smith a champion of? Instagram?

 

[FreoRicci]

Yea after watching that and remembering they got hammered by Geelong last finals plus tough start to the year combined with so many pundits calling them premiership fav (due to offseason acquisitions)you just wonder whether they could be the top team to implode this year?.
Certainly considering their defensive flaws and mental fragility, if they do indeed start 0-5/1-4 it could all go pear shaped quickly

And a smiling Fagan to resign? Yes please.

 

[Joao]

Yea after watching that and remembering they got hammered by Geelong last finals plus tough start to the year combined with so many pundits calling them premiership fav (due to offseason acquisitions)you just wonder whether they could be the top team to implode this year?.
Certainly considering their defensive flaws and mental fragility, if they do indeed start 0-5/1-4 it could all go pear shaped quickly

Brisbane being dog**** would be great for us since we have them twice. I think smart money is on them still being a top 6 side though.

 

[DQ 4EVER]

Ratogolea is the best Fijian in the AFL

Correction
Second best


























Rodan is a good goal umpire

 

[FreoRicci]

Gee, that's lazy Naughton

 

[FreoRicci]

Wait. That wasn't advantage? That's horrible umpiring

 

[FreoRicci]

Bulldogs' defence running around like headless chooks just then

 

[ilikepotatoes]

So I guess the way to coach Rory correctly is have him chasing Kozzie Pickett in defence?

 

[FreoRicci]

So I guess the way to coach Rory correctly is have him chasing Kozzie Pickett in defence?

Very amused at that. The fact he was the defensive man having to cover

 

[Bastyy]

So I guess the way to coach Rory correctly is have him chasing Kozzie Pickett in defence?

"Thanks Bevo, this is so much better than having to take marks and kick goals!"

 

[FreoRicci]

Lobb having to be second ruck v Grundy. Must love that move hey Rory

 

[ImperialPurple]

Hahaha Ruckman Rory

 

[greatgatsby]

Port's performance puts our pre-season game in decent perspective. They are clearly up and about early.

 

[ilikepotatoes]

Reckon the Demons will run over the top of the Dogs in the second half.

 

[FreoRicci]

Reckon the Demons will run over the top of the Dogs in the second half.

Very wel set up. Clearly know Bulldogs want to play one on one. So there’s 1 or 2 behind the ball. Gawn or Grundy floating