Autopsy So so so close (Please read OP)

[Alexander323bc]

Ruck infringements. Absolute momentum killers and a few goals were scored from them.

True but we’re they there. At the ground they looked like a 50-50 call that went eagles way.

 

[1980GFVideo]

the win underneath the loss is the big Membership increase before the opening bounce of 2019 and massive crowds during the season.

Look forward to some BIG Richmond Collingwood clashes next year. We will need to get better.

 

[JB1975]

it decided the game unfortunately...re: maynard / rioli shepherd for the Sheed mark & subsequent goal ... watch the last 2 mins see the reaction from maynard..cam ling etc etc and the fans on that side of the play...

I'm not really sure why you're so keen to convince us that one umpiring non-decision cost us the game. It seems to be a rather narrow view of what happened. The Eagles played better across the 4 quarters, they were clearly on top for at least 3 quarters, and it is therefore unsurprising that they won the game.

Credit to the Eagles. No credit to the umpires.

 

[ihavenoname]

Congratulations on the season you guys had. It feels awkward being a Blues supporter saying that I actually wanted you guys to win, not sure what you are up to, but keep it up... and hopefully we'll see you guys in a final real soon.

 

[jonbe54]

the win underneath the loss is the big Membership increase before the opening bounce of 2019 and massive crowds during the season.

Look forward to some BIG Richmond Collingwood clashes next year. We will need to get better.

Yep it's about time some of the big Melbourne clubs stopped laying down for the AFL and their constant efforts to make the path easier for the expansion teams.

 

[toxic]

it decided the game unfortunately...re: maynard / rioli shepherd for the Sheed mark & subsequent goal ... watch the last 2 mins see the reaction from maynard..cam ling etc etc and the fans on that side of the play...

You've no idea if you truly believe that

 

[jonbe54]

Congratulations on the season you guys had. It feels awkward being a Blues supporter saying that I actually wanted you guys to win, not sure what you are up to, but keep it up... and hopefully we'll see you guys in a final real soon.

Thx and also hope we meet you guys in a GF soon - your mob owes us a few and my time is running out.

 

[Vassp]

Yep Westies blocked up Coxies leading space.

Too many talls out of the team sadly, Moore and Reid were physically recovered and fit from their injuries but had zero match practice.

With our lynch pin Dunn out until next year, the cupboard was actually bare. Sadly our mids were beaten on the day and that forced us to play outside of our game plan.

Yeah spot on, l don’t know why you guys had the fumbles in the 3rd quarter....it came down to a few critical moments that could’ve swung your way but didn’t. You have some serious talent that’s for sure.

 

[Black_White]

Still the most appearances and losses out of all the clubs in history of this game.

Yes.
Club certainly gives you value for money. 43 finals campaigns in 126 years.
No club can boast that.

 

[TheGreatGrundy]

I appreciate your perspective, but let's be honest. If the 6 down back today, who had proven themselves to be solid across this finals series, could not hold back the contested marking monsters in West Coasts forward half, then an injury prone Darcy Moore wouldn't have stood a chance.

That was the best we could run against them today and they beat us. Dunn might have made a difference, but there was nobody better than those selected in my opinion.

Moore did well on Kennedy when he played on him in the H&A. But I guess we have to accept the club version that Moore failed to satisfy a medical assessment. Which leaves Reid. Would he have made a difference? Maybe.

 

[cowgirl_99]

I'm not really sure why you're so keen to convince us that one umpiring non-decision cost us the game. It seems to be a rather narrow view of what happened. The Eagles played better across the 4 quarters, they were clearly on top for at least 3 quarters, and it is therefore unsurprising that they won the game.

Credit to the Eagles. No credit to the umpires.

watch the tape....watch maynard impeded... it was a bad call.. the outcome of that play was the winning goal..im not trying to convince anybody..its just an opinion....nothing more...

 

[surfer1]

I was lucky enough to be in the 200 game players section thanks to my neighbor Craig Bolton. For me the game was from start to finish raw emotion
Well done to West Coast next year Pies sooo close

 

[MayneSpudHunter]

Lost this game at selection.

Moore needed to be picked. Goldsack was an arrogant selection for against Kennedy, he needed to be on Darling.

Darling took bloody 7 marks in one Q...... Selection in defense cost us.

i was surprised we got this far with Goldie and Howe as our two main guys down back. shows how by loosing the game in the middle, our defense is super exposed to pressure, simply cannot match.

May will be a huge addition to the list if we get him and we should go hard if we want to challenge next year. dunn, although serivcable, wont be around for too much longer and we all want to see the boys in sepetember again

 

[cowgirl_99]

You've no idea if you truly believe that

I'm right amongst it mate more than you'll ever be or even dream of..i have plenty of idea..i call it it as i see it..WATCH the goddam tape... watch the single play break it down..if you think that Maynard WASN'T impeded..then I'm heading off to spec savers for a new pair of glasses...

 

[jonbe54]

Yeah spot on, l don’t know why you guys had the fumbles in the 3rd quarter....it came down to a few critical moments that could’ve swung your way but didn’t. You have some serious talent that’s for sure.

Thx it's one of those things really - sometimes the ball bounces your way and other times it won't. It seemed every time the ball shot out of a pack or ricocheted of of a block or knock on it seemed to land right in the lap of a Westie - that's the way it goes sometimes.

 

[Moore of the Same]

Moore did well on Kennedy when he played on him in the H&A. But I guess we have to accept the club version that Moore failed to satisfy a medical assessment. Which leaves Reid. Would he have made a difference? Maybe.

Ahh man that's so hard to say. What was the last good job Reid pulled for us down back? It was either a while ago or my recent memory is poorer than I thought.

 

[dajesmac]

Congrats on an outstanding season. Late in the game I was bracing myself for the heart ache, so can imagine how you must be all feeling. You will be back though.

 

[CFC2010]

the win underneath the loss is the big Membership increase before the opening bounce of 2019 and massive crowds during the season.

Look forward to some BIG Richmond Collingwood clashes next year. We will need to get better.

With all due respect who gives a shit about Membership increase.

 

[jackcass]

Turning out to be one of the worst days ever for me. Just got news my pop is in critical condition so have to drive up to albury to go see him. This is just so unfair

Hope he's okay, thoughts are with you.

 

[JM#1]

In all 3 games against the Eagles this year, we had them on the ropes at some stage but lost all 3. Hopefully this year makes the group stronger and we don't see a fall away.

 

[ihavenoname]

Thx and also hope we meet you guys in a GF soon - your mob owes us a few and my time is running out.

Not sure how they'd fit more than 100,000 into the G but they'd have to... As shit as we are at the moment we still have 50k members. A Carlton Collingwood GF would break all the records. Let's hope you and I see one soon mate

 

[jonbe54]

Not sure how they'd fit more than 100,000 into the G but they'd have to... As shit as we are at the moment we still have 50k members. A Carlton Collingwood GF would break all the records. Let's hope you and I see one soon mate

No argument there - when the Pies / Baggers rivalry is strong in the finals it means footy is healthy.

 

[_RT_]

Excuse the intrusion, but I thought WHE effort today was fantastic. Had the arm band on as a close friend who he idolised while growing up passed away overnight. Couldn't have been easy to play in such a massive game after that.

 

[The Plowking]

the win underneath the loss is the big Membership increase before the opening bounce of 2019 and massive crowds during the season.

Look forward to some BIG Richmond Collingwood clashes next year. We will need to get better.

Cheers. There are a few nice opposition supporters around.

Now can you pull a few tiger supporters heads in on your board!
West Coast won the premiership beating Collingwood. It's not about Richmond....

 

[CFC2010]

During the week I said the game will be won in the middle.

It’s exactly what happened.

Just convinced my boys to go to family day tomorrow..........tried to explain “closure” to them.

2 f kn minutes.........Collingwood will be the death of me.