Review Preliminary Final, 2024 - Geelong vs. Brisbane Lions

[Lions Flag 2020]

Logan Morris forward pressure tackling was unreal!

 

[Nunez]

Logan Morris forward pressure tackling was unreal!

He somehow didn't register a tackle. Thought he had some big moments defensively in the forward line. I recall two leading to goals.

 

[Nathan Barley]

He somehow didn't register a tackle. Thought he had some big moments defensively in the forward line. I recall two leading to goals.

Pretty sure to register a tackle it has to lead to a stoppage or holding the ball free. Can't spill out

 

[Nunez]

Pretty sure to register a tackle it has to lead to a stoppage or holding the ball free. Can't spill out

Doesn't suit Logan's game which consists of 4D chess. Half completed tackle so it spills to Lohmann so he can score. He's transcended stats!

 

[dlanod]

Watching the replay outside the stress and emotion of watching the game live, he's instrumental in a number of important plays.

Yep. If he plays this weekend like he did in Saturday's but also avoids the couple of stuff-ups (no HTB, no easy misses), he could easily win the Norm Smith.

 

[M Malice]

Arrived back home late last night... that was an incredible experience to be at the ground, last 2 weeks have been the top 2 emotionally charged games I have been to, both just in front of the Demons MCG Semi Final win in 2022.

RESILIENCE, CHARACTER, BELIEF AND DARE are the bedrock of what this Lions side has become, 1 more step to glory.

 

[jonnobackpocket]

hippy is injured and played a very quiet game.....you wouldn't think of bringing in a full forward/ ruck?????

What you want to drop Hipwood and play Smith? - you either a troll or do not watch football.

 

[Nathan Barley]

Baileys second goal was an excellent play. He was in the middle when Zorko centred from the wing, then he pushed forward to receive the handball and have the shot

 

[M Malice]

Spine tingling moment when leaving the G, walking down the ramps in the Shane Warne stand there were thousands singing the Lions theme song, sounded like an English soccer crowd.... all part of the experience, loved it.

 

[Ad Astra]

After watching the replay had to change my votes. There’s no way I could leave Wilmot out. Same with Bez, particularly first half. Also Bails, he was two or three straight kicks and a caught in tackle from being best on ground

 

[Section 5]

Arrived back home late last night... that was an incredible experience to be at the ground, last 2 weeks have been the top 2 emotionally charged games I have been to, both just in front of the Demons MCG Semi Final win in 2022.

RESILIENCE, CHARACTER, BELIEF AND DARE are the bedrock of what this Lions side has become, 1 more step to glory.

How is the bank balance going

 

[M Malice]

How is the bank balance going

Fine S5, my philosophy is you can't take it with you.

As long as I have enough for the necessities like food, shelter, clothing, trekking holidays, yoga studio and Lions Membership life is good.

 

[FromOldFitzroy]

On Footy Furnace last night they said the front on by Stewart on Lohmann wasn’t a free kick, and was a very bad decision.
Well, Stewart wasn’t contesting the ball, he had eyes on Lohmann and was trying to injure him. Various posters in various forums have tried to work out what rule was broken. Perhaps it comes under the category of unduly rough play?
It reminds me of an incident from some years ago. Geelong were playing Richmond, the ball was deep in Geelong forward zone, and Selwood, along with a lot of other players were contesting a mark. Dustin Martin came from the side, not in the direction the ball was coming, so he had zero hope of marking. He jumped into Selwood, his sole intention to inflict an injury. No free was paid btw.

 

[Thomasno]

I can’t get over how good Buckley is in the media, seriously the most level headed person there at the moment.

I quite enjoyed him wondering out loud on SEN this morning why, when the media latches on to everything to generate stories; why did Stengle’s “incident” a couple months ago get completely swept under the rug?

With Geelong picking up Bailey Sniff this off season, maybe they should also pick up Joel Sniff - would let them keep supply for Baz and Stengle in house at least.

 

[Sanchez365]

On Footy Furnace last night they said the front on by Stewart on Lohmann wasn’t a free kick, and was a very bad decision.
Well, Stewart wasn’t contesting the ball, he had eyes on Lohmann and was trying to injure him. Various posters in various forums have tried to work out what rule was broken. Perhaps it comes under the category of unduly rough play?
It reminds me of an incident from some years ago. Geelong were playing Richmond, the ball was deep in Geelong forward zone, and Selwood, along with a lot of other players were contesting a mark. Dustin Martin came from the side, not in the direction the ball was coming, so he had zero hope of marking. He jumped into Selwood, his sole intention to inflict an injury. No free was paid btw.

Still no idea what rule Stewart broke there, I thought it was a fair, although tough bump.

 

[Gadzorks]

hippy is injured and played a very quiet game.....you wouldn't think of bringing in a full forward/ ruck?????

When you post these comments do you text your friends and giggle cause you really think trolling is the height of 13yo boy fun?

 

[FeastOrFamine]

hippy is injured and played a very quiet game.....you wouldn't think of bringing in a full forward/ ruck?????

An injured Hipwood provides more in terms of team synergy and structure than any of our remaining tall forward options. Hipwood was also instrumental in setting up multiple goals and even kicked one himself so not sure where the "very quiet game" comment is coming from.

Only change will be Fort for Oscar imo.

 

[Nathan Barley]

Interesting votes

Geelong v Brisbane
9 Lachie Neale

9

Lachie Neale

Age

31

Ht

178cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

27.0

5star

K

11.5

4star

HB

15.5

5star

M

4.0

4star

T

3.7

5star

CL

5.9

5star

D

28.3

5star

K

13.9

5star

HB

14.4

5star

M

4.6

4star

T

4.0

5star

CL

5.9

5star

D

12.0

3star

K

4.6

2star

HB

7.4

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

1.0

3star

CL

0.4

3star

(BL)
5 Ryan Lester

35

Ryan Lester

Age

32

Ht

192cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.9

4star

K

7.9

3star

HB

7.0

4star

M

3.9

4star

T

2.7

4star

MG

170.4

3star

D

10.3

3star

K

5.8

2star

HB

4.5

3star

M

2.7

3star

T

1.5

2star

MG

140.7

3star

D

12.6

4star

K

6.8

3star

HB

5.8

4star

M

3.8

4star

T

0.6

3star

(BL)
4 Zac Bailey

33

Zac Bailey

Age

24

Ht

182cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.7

3star

K

6.9

3star

HB

5.9

4star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.2

4star

CL

0.9

3star

D

12.9

3star

K

7.3

3star

HB

5.6

3star

M

3.9

4star

T

2.4

3star

CL

0.7

3star

D

13.4

4star

K

6.6

3star

HB

6.8

5star

M

3.2

4star

T

2.8

5star

CL

0.6

3star

(BL)
4 Oliver Henry (GEEL)
3 Gryan Miers

32

Gryan Miers

Age

25

Ht

179cm

Wt

81kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

15.4

4star

K

9.1

4star

HB

6.3

4star

M

4.1

4star

T

1.8

4star

G

1.1

4star

D

15.3

4star

K

9.0

4star

HB

6.3

4star

M

4.6

4star

T

1.6

3star

G

0.9

4star

D

14.4

4star

K

8.4

4star

HB

6.0

4star

M

3.8

4star

T

2.2

4star

G

1.2

4star

(GEEL)
3 Josh Dunkley

5

Josh Dunkley

Age

27

Ht

191cm

Wt

87kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

21.8

5star

K

10.4

4star

HB

11.3

5star

M

4.3

4star

T

5.8

5star

CL

3.2

5star

D

20.7

5star

K

7.0

3star

HB

13.7

5star

M

2.3

2star

T

5.3

5star

CL

2.7

4star

D

14.2

4star

K

7.2

3star

HB

7.0

5star

M

4.8

5star

T

4.0

5star

CL

1.4

4star

(BL)
1 Hugh McCluggage

6

Hugh Mccluggage

Age

26

Ht

185cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

19.3

5star

K

11.4

4star

HB

7.9

5star

M

4.0

4star

T

3.0

5star

CL

2.2

4star

D

19.0

4star

K

12.0

5star

HB

7.0

4star

M

3.6

4star

T

2.9

4star

CL

2.0

4star

D

13.2

4star

K

7.8

3star

HB

5.4

4star

M

4.2

4star

T

1.8

4star

CL

0.6

3star

(BL)
1 Dayne Zorko

15

Dayne Zorko

Age

35

Ht

175cm

Wt

77kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

21.4

5star

K

13.2

5star

HB

8.2

5star

M

3.6

4star

T

6.0

5star

CL

3.6

5star

D

14.0

3star

K

9.0

4star

HB

5.0

3star

M

2.0

2star

T

5.0

5star

CL

2.0

4star

D

16.4

4star

K

9.8

4star

HB

6.6

4star

M

5.2

5star

T

6.6

5star

CL

1.2

4star

(BL)