Review Semi Final, 2022 - Melbourne vs. Brisbane Lions

[martinson]

Without sounding too presumptuous I thought we'd win at half time.

Melbourne have coughed it up like this a few times this year. They didn't bury us when they had the chance and that was it.

But without Berry and Neale who were both supreme in the last half we couldn't have done it.

I was amazed at how Fort was able to take Gawn on and keep going . Is Oscar better ?

 

[luthor]

How insanely loud were the Lions supporters, especially in the second half?

Bloody great stuff from all of you

I don't know what %age of the crowd we had but it almost sounded like a Gabba home game at times.

Do it again next week.

The G against Geelong will practically be a neutral venue.

Let's see how that mob go for a second game away from the safety and security of Alphabet Soup Stadium.

No easy road kills anymore Cats

 

[WheildonTheAxe]

I was in the cheer squad behind the goals which is really hard to get a read of the game. Could someone please clarify who won because I'm not sure.


By the way. I was being sarcastic.

 

[Gibbo_88]

Except the handful that resulted in turnovers to Melbourne defenders

I saw it differently. There were shocking turnovers tonight from so many of our players, especially in the 1st half. Mcstay and Starcevich had some shockers. The whole 2nd half it seemed like we controlled the ball when we wanted and when it was time to hack it forward, everyone was ready for it.

 

[NotQuiteJezza]

Yep no edge shown. Not sure why. Lever one was fantastic stuff.

Probably because the umpire was touching the post and they could get accurate audio.

 

[Toffee Lion]

How insanely loud were the Lions supporters, especially in the second half?

Bloody great stuff from all of you

I don't know what %age of the crowd we had but it almost sounded like a Gabba home game at times.

Do it again next week.

The G against Geelong will practically be a neutral venue.

Let's see how that mob go for a second game away from the safety and security of Alphabet Soup Stadium.

Heaps of young Lions about. I think recent success + generational Roy’s will continue to contribute to a healthy Melbourne supporter base.

I reckon we’ll get even more fans at the ground next week. Can’t bloody wait.

 

[POBT]

Yep no edge shown. Not sure why. Lever one was fantastic stuff.

I assume Edge doesn't work when the umpire has his back against the post. Would have to create interference.

 

[Lions Flag 2020]

The day we took the phone call that lachie Neale

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Lachie Neale

Age

32

Ht

177cm

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

wanted to come to the lions was the best thing to happen to the Lions for the previous 15 years. Without him we don’t even make finals I recon.

 

[Brizzys Squizzy]

MIGHTY LIONS

 

[Fatcat08]

Because the umpire asked the arc to check which side of the post the ball through. He didn’t ask to check if it hit the post.

No idea why the arc said it was inconclusive if it hit the post or not.

To be fair if you don't know which side of the post it went then all scenarios between those two wide references are possible

 

[Happy_Neale]

I assume Edge doesn't work when the umpire has his back against the post. Would have to create interference.

I'm just glad they flew the ARC guy from last week down for us again.

 

[Fatcat08]

So I've finally sat down since the 6 min to go mark and now I can't get back up. Done

 

[iBeng]

The day we took the phone call that lachie Neale wanted to come to the lions was the best thing to happen to the Lions for the previous 15 years. Without him we don’t even make finals I recon.

That and the Charlie Cameron phone call!

 

[Ceebee]

Childish booing by sections of the crowd backfired

Every time they did it , he seemed to lift his game.

Great game by the Captain

Petty got booed just as much from our fans .
Was so good

 

[Bastyy]

I've been a big Berry fan for a while but tonight he was brilliant, well done lads and hope to see you in the grand final in a couple of weeks

 

[luthor]

Zorko was very level headed tonight. That leader we need. He wanted to headlock campaigners but he did the happy gilmore and restrained himself.

Two clear frees to him that the Umpires just ignored

Just about got decapitated once and on another occasion was blatantly roughed up whilst on his back .

Felt like the umps were mentally joining in the puerile booing.

Despite that, he kept his composure and refused to be drawn into any silly stuff

Well played captain.

 

[Warwick]

A mature professional win ... never in doubt once we started playing

If.course if we had lost I would have held Warwick and his fat lady gif completely responsible

Yeah I apologise. She’s retired for another decade. I thought we’d be safe 20 points up with 4 mins left but the power of the fat lady curse is strong

 

[BRAB]

Coached to hack kick to the opposition multiple times and show no composure?

Doesn’t sound like that’s what he’d be coached to do

Best win for the club since 2003 and you're still being contrarian and negative. Never change

 

[Lockie]

Wow was at the game and sat with the two bays of lions supporters at the punt road end - what a game. Was really worried that first quarter And incredibly nervous that last 5 minutes of the last quarter. How good was Berry and Hipwood. Was one of the best half’s for Berry. Thought Zorko handled the pressure really well and the stupid booing. Loved being amongst the supporters and being part of us all going nuts at the end of the game. Live in the eastern suburbs which is Demon territory so had the best train journey home in many a long time post mcg game and cannot wipe the smile off my face.

Prelim final week is one of the best weeks of footy. It’s the peoples matches before the corporates and hanger ons take up the final tickets and we get to be a part of it and hopefully I get a ticket, Can’t wait! Hope all goes well for Joe and he is back but how good was Eric! Yeh lions!

 

[NotQuiteJezza]

Looking my crystal ball.
The media will talk all week how Melbourne lost and not about Brisbane winning.
The media will try to crucify Berry.
I really hope The Collywobbles strike tomorrow and no Melbourne based make it thru.

 

[KissKiss]

Just got home. I dont think I'll have a voice tomorrow. Oh so proud

 

[coffee table]

Without sounding too presumptuous I thought we'd win at half time.

Melbourne have coughed it up like this a few times this year. They didn't bury us when they had the chance and that was it.

But without Berry and Neale who were both supreme in the last half we couldn't have done it.

I was amazed at how Fort was able to take Gawn on and keep going . Is Oscar better ?

Are you joking Oscar is so much better than fort!!!!!!!

 

[Warwick]

Did they play a lion’s roar after our goals? That, plus the noise from our supporters really made it seem like a home game. Was just missing John Denver.

 

[BRAB]

I've been a big Berry fan for a while but tonight he was brilliant, well done lads and hope to see you in the grand final in a couple of weeks

I'm riding the flagmantle train hard. Mainly for CakeEater

Smash the pies tomorrow

 

[Lazza16]

In the past two weeks we have eliminated the past two Premiers and the two teams that have monstered us in recent years. I fear no one left like I did those two, therefore…

Should have used the cone of silence Chief.