Review Round 16, 2024 - Brisbane Lions vs. Melbourne

Who were your five best players against Melbourne?

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Grasshopper17 said:
Tell us you haven't actually watched any footy this season without telling us you haven't watched any footy this season.
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Answerth’s kicking has been much improved but he’s also not biting off more than he can chew which has been terrific for his game.

It works when he plays the lockdown role but I don’t think it would work if he plays and is being expected to be dangerous with his disposal which McKenna definitely is being asked to do.
 

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Brett C said:
For once you had a post that wasn’t 1000 words long and got to the point quickly and in fact had a point.

Unusual for you but incorrect as usual

👍
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I think answerths disposal definitely looked better in 2024. Maybe I was grading on a curve though.
 
DreadBat5701894 said:
Most games will be like that for the next few rounds, not just for us, but for teams around us on the ladder.
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If we can just maintain our composure and play to our ability, we will be be 10-6-1 after the next two rounds and that would surely have us well and truly cemented in the top 5 or 6 with a huge home game against the Swans to follow.

Or we can suffer a horrible upset loss to either the Crows or the Eagles and kiss our season goodbye.
 
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2) Hugh McCluggage is worth every cent​

Entering this season, Hugh McCluggage was one of the hottest free agents on the market, and he again reminded everyone on Friday night just why. Recently locked away by the Lions for seven years on a hefty annual salary, McCluggage was a prime mover in Brisbane's come-from-behind win over Melbourne. He helped turn the tide in the second half with 19 of his 28 disposals, using the ball superbly to help set up numerous scoring chains. Then, with 75 seconds remaining and scores level, the 26-year-old delivered four premiership points for the Lions with an exquisite set shot from the boundary line. When McCluggage plays well, good things happen for Brisbane and he's well on the way to justifying his price tag. – Michael Whiting
 
Dalions said:
https://www.afl.com.au/news/1157877


2) Hugh McCluggage is worth every cent​

Entering this season, Hugh McCluggage was one of the hottest free agents on the market, and he again reminded everyone on Friday night just why. Recently locked away by the Lions for seven years on a hefty annual salary, McCluggage was a prime mover in Brisbane's come-from-behind win over Melbourne. He helped turn the tide in the second half with 19 of his 28 disposals, using the ball superbly to help set up numerous scoring chains. Then, with 75 seconds remaining and scores level, the 26-year-old delivered four premiership points for the Lions with an exquisite set shot from the boundary line. When McCluggage plays well, good things happen for Brisbane and he's well on the way to justifying his price tag. – Michael Whiting
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In his draft year, Hugh was known a classy goal kicking midfielder.

he was almost universally considered to be the #! Draft pick

The class has always been there but the goal kicking has until recently, been a disappointment.

He appears to have turned the corner. He's kicked some absolute beauties this season, including that gem the other night

Irrespective, he was a steal at Pick 3 and would anyone here seriously have preferred Andy McGrath ( who Essendon took at Pick 1) or Taranto (who GWS fell over themselves to get at Pick 2 and in the process gave us 3 which was Hugh and 17 which ended up being Berry)?

I think we laughed all the way to the bank with those Pick swaps
 
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luthor said:
In his draft year, Hugh was known a classy goal kicking midfielder.

he was almost universally considered to be the #! Draft pick

The class has always been there but the goal kicking has until recently, been a disappointment.

He appears to have turned the corner. He's kicked some absolute beauties this season, including that gem the other night

Irrespective, he was a steal at Pick 3 and would anyone here seriously have preferred Andy McGrath ( who Essendon took at Pick 1) or Taranto (who GWS fell over themselves to get at Pick 2 and in the process gave us 3 which was Hugh and 17 which ended up being Berry)?

I think we laughed all the way to the bank with those Pick swaps
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Hugh ranks elite for goals kicked as a midfielder this season. Has well and truly found his groove in that regard.
 
luthor said:
Irrespective, he was a steal at Pick 3 and would anyone here seriously have preferred Andy McGrath ( who Essendon took at Pick 1) or Taranto (who GWS fell over themselves to get at Pick 2 and in the process gave us 3 which was Hugh and 17 which ended up being Berry)?

I think we laughed all the way to the bank with those Pick swaps
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GWS did prefer Taranto (eh) but they also got a bunch of points out of the swap that gave us Berry which let them grab a heap of academy talent.

Pretty impressive draft nonetheless, with all the top three (actually, four) about to hit 150 games which is unusual in itself. Usually there's at least one bust up there (Boyd, Schache, Dow, Pickett, etc).
 

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Bruce has had some nice moments to start his career, but personally I wasn't sold on him being best 22 atm. He was wonderful in the fourth quarter on Friday night.

9 disposals @ 89% with 6 score involvements and 2 intercepts. Only Dunkley had more touches in the last quarter.
 
Dalions said:
https://www.afl.com.au/news/1157877


2) Hugh McCluggage is worth every cent​

Entering this season, Hugh McCluggage was one of the hottest free agents on the market, and he again reminded everyone on Friday night just why. Recently locked away by the Lions for seven years on a hefty annual salary, McCluggage was a prime mover in Brisbane's come-from-behind win over Melbourne. He helped turn the tide in the second half with 19 of his 28 disposals, using the ball superbly to help set up numerous scoring chains. Then, with 75 seconds remaining and scores level, the 26-year-old delivered four premiership points for the Lions with an exquisite set shot from the boundary line. When McCluggage plays well, good things happen for Brisbane and he's well on the way to justifying his price tag. – Michael Whiting
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Incredible how many on here were willing to let he and Berry walk for academy points. One of the best goal kicking mids in the comp and IMO compliments Dunkley particularly well who is a premier two way mid in the comp but more defensively minded.
 
bungalow_bill said:
Rayner's two goals were superb. The massive pack mark to give us the opener and his Jackie Chan part 2 which helped spark our comeback. A confident Rayner is a huge weapon.
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They were great but to be honest I love the defensive efforts more. The spoil of the kick-in was more special.

Similarly I loved Charlies sprint with and after the ball at the end of the game more than his goals.

When those two are putting in the desperate hard yards we are such a better team
 
Coaches votes:

9
Josh Dunkley (BL)
9
Kysaiah Pickett (MELB)
6
Hugh McCluggage (BL)
4
Jack Viney (MELB)
2
Dayne Zorko (BL)
 
KissKiss said:
They were great but to be honest I love the defensive efforts more. The spoil of the kick-in was more special.

Similarly I loved Charlies sprint with and after the ball at the end of the game more than his goals.

When those two are putting in the desperate hard yards we are such a better team
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Just watched the last two minutes again- Charlie busting a gut down back was crucial to the scoring chain that ended with Hugh's goal. As was Will "smooth mover" Ashcroft.
 
western royboy said:
Thought Viney was worth a few more
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In a close match, votes invariably favour the winners.

If Hugh kicks that last tough shot at goal OOB and Melbourne go down the other end and score the winning goal/behind, Viney almost certainly gets 2 or 3 more votes and Hugh gets 2 or 3 less.

The reality is that Hugh basically won the match with a clutch goal for the ages.

He deserved those votes
 
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luthor said:
In a close match, votes invariably favour the winners.

If Hugh kicks that last tough shot at goal OOB and Melbourne go down the other end and score the winning goal/behind, Viney almost certainly gets 2 or 3 more votes and Hugh gets 2 or 3 less.

The reality is that Hugh basically won the match with a clutch goal for the ages.

He deserved those votes
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Not downgrading the effort of Hugh to kick that goal under pressure but don't think I ever saw Browny or Bradshaw miss from that pocket.

It's the easiest hard shot in the AFL. Even Lynchy laughs about how much he loved getting hold of it on that angle. Something to do with how the posts are positioned and the wind . You just aim left of the near goalpost and it drifts straight through the middle

Of course you still have to execute and not shank it.
 
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