Post Game Passion: AFL 2019 Rd 15: Carlton vs. Freo

[bratblue]

I liked the commentry about SPS's big tackle: He put a saddle on him and rode him like a bull.

[ElwoodBlues1]

I liked Setterfields game, steady and mature.....Jack was excellent and his goal was a ripper and really gave the team hope.
SPS also used the ball well and was composed, just needs to play four quarters, when he goes missing he really is a non event but when he is on he is excellent.
The other bloke who needs a mention is a whipping boy of mine in Marchbank, thought he played very well, took some good marks and played 4 quarters, couple of average kicks, but in those conditions you accept that will happen but played the best game I have seen from him.
Walsh was sloppy with the ball but he is like the Duracell bunny and just keeps on keeping on,Brad Hill vs LOB was a nil all draw so I'll give that a win to LOB on points even though I remain unconvinced about him but credit where its due to LOB as Hill is a decent opponent and keeping him to an average day really helped.
I thought Murphy was our best player for 4 quarters, good when it was tough early and sealed the deal at the end, cant ask for much more especially with Cripps out.

[Thryleon]

Well....

   
Prediction:

We'll go much better than expected.  Someone to really announce their afl credentials in cripps absence, a gallant 3.5 quarter effort where we lose by 4 goals at the death.

Cripps emerged after Judd went down with his knee.

Now it's time for one of Kennedy, setterfield or jsos to give us an eye opener.

If we win this weekend I reckon locking in Teague as our next senior coach. 

Everything but the result and the scoreline.

For those saying Charlie is playing differently his collision occured in the centre square.

Must of started getting creative with interpretation or something...

[RiverRat]

As an aside, I know everyone really put in tonight but I really liked the look of Kennedy's game and maybe he's going to make it after all. And that's aside from his 2 goals.

I don't think that I called him a spud although I definitely feared that he might be one.  :-X

But credit where credit is due - he finally showed something today, albeit as a forward, rather than as a midfielder. Good move by Teaguey.

[LoveNavy]

It's late, but I wanted to acknowledge how wrong I was before the day's done. I had to leave to attend to my daughter's health, missed last 3 q's :-\

I'm very happy to eat my words????
Freo didn't win by 5 goals. Although that's exactly the score before I left.

What a gutsy show of trust, determination, and perserverence. Looks like the old boys led the way.
So pleased for all concerned.

The big difference between Bolts and Teague on game day. Teague is quick to respond and confident to make changes.

Happy Monday Bluebaggers
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[PaulP]

The game was won on heart, effort, will, desperation and luck. Once again, behind on the scoreboard most of the night, and just got in our noses in front when the final siren sounds, topped off by some vintage Murphy Magic™. The best thing for me was the reaction from the players when they won - their elation was palpable, and I was so happy for them, having put in plenty of work under Bolts and Teague. And to do it without the stars was a bonus.

But let's face it, the game was mostly devoid of skill, and system or method seemed to disappear in large parts. This "hack it forward at all costs" idea, which seemed to increase as the game wore on, is not a platform for future success. We won't be troubling too many teams with that.

[Micky0]

What I loved and what I loved about our Dogs game the other week, was that it is enjoyable to watch - the push forward is what I enjoy, not this sideways, backwards - they did the backwards a few times but just to do the switch and the few times they did it, it worked.

I was wanting them to set up plays and was frustrated with the bombing into F50 and hoping, but Gov was way off the boil and the ground, mentally under 4th Q and we had no one else really. 

Was just so really pleasing for them to get a win, when Freo got that last goal my heart broke for the boys, again.  So good to see them push forward and deliver  )

[laj]

The game was won on heart, effort, will, desperation and luck. Once again, behind on the scoreboard most of the night, and just got in our noses in front when the final siren sounds, topped off by some vintage Murphy Magic™. The best thing for me was the reaction from the players when they won - their elation was palpable, and I was so happy for them, having put in plenty of work under Bolts and Teague. And to do it without the stars was a bonus.

But let's face it, the game was mostly devoid of skill, and system or method seemed to disappear in large parts. This "hack it forward at all costs" idea, which seemed to increase as the game wore on, is not a platform for future success. We won't be troubling too many teams with that.

Actually, that was the Richmond way in 2017. Scrub it in there the best way you can then fight like crap to keep it there with enough pressure eventually forcing the defence to break. F50 pressure is obviously very important. Like Richmond back then it eventually broke down the opposition in the last qtr where we kicked 5 goals. Interesting we went that way once our forward line lost Charlie. If we couldn't get it in cleanly we knocked it on, kicked it off the ground etc, anything to keep the ball going forward.

[DJC]

What a great win and how good is it to win a close one 

The positives for me are that Jones picked up where he left off, Kennedy played like he belonged (and I’m expecting improvement), Jack did a great job on Fyfe in the second half, O’Brien kept Hill quiet (but should have made more of his scoring opportunities), Casboult continued his good form in a different role and, most importantly, we managed win a nail-biter!

The umpiring was confusing (what’s new?).  Kreuzer was robbed of at least a dozen free kicks for blatant pushes in the back in ruck contests.  Fortunately, our mids were able to intercept or neutralise most of Darcy’s hitouts.

It was interesting to hear the commentators state that Teague had said that we wouldn’t be tagging then immediately call hard tags on Fyfe and Hill.  The full forward staying within 50m (or was it 30m) of goal tactic was clearly abandoned - if it ever existed  :-\

Finally, it was fitting for Murphy to cap off his game with the winning goal and it was great to see the boys get around him and the obvious pleasure he displayed in his post game interview.

We’re off the bottom! Go Blues 

[keogh]

Having Cripps out was a blessing .
The team had to step up and did

Good moves by Teague to play SOJ on Fyfe in the second half
and O’Brien on Hill

Jones is fearless in the air. Has really tightened up and we walk taller with him out there. Courageous after his concussion issues

We looked better with a smaller forward line. We were able to lock it in the forward line better.

The last 10 minutes was off the charts.
Great to be there and let’s hope we continue to improve in the latter part of the year