AFL 1st Semi Final Carlton vs Melbourne Post Game Prognostications

[Sub-Zero]

Incredible! From here on in, there's no pressure on us. At all. The expectations, starting last night, were on Melbourne, who most tipped to win. Now a first preliminary final since 2000! OMG!
To some comments on some players now. Walsh, you legend. How your absence has been noticed this year. Splendid to have you back champ. Stood up and stood out in only his second final, set the ground on fire. Next captain in waiting material.
Acres, thank you mate. An absolute keeper, not just recycled junkyard trash filling in a spot. Runs hard everywhere and once again, won the match! One thing I'll say is, breathe mate, don't rush the thing in the dying stages. The game could still have been stolen back off us. Perhaps he was more comfortable with instinct and not overthinking set shot goals. Hmm.
Docherty. Heart and soul champion. Courageous stuff to play on with that shoulder. So unlucky with those injury problems. Provided dash and long, direct kicking and metres gained play.
Motlop. You little beauty mate. Tackling, chasing and two very important, clever goals. He belongs in the 22. Growth still to come. What a time to play that sort of a game.
Newman. The everywhere man. A finals-hardened player. Has been a little bit off with some clangers this finals series, but can't fault his effort and ability to find and win the ball, both in the clinches and in the spaces.
McGovern. I don't recall who he was on, but won more than his share of the ball and had an overwhelming kick-to-handball ratio. Why not either? A trusty kicker, kicked out almost entirely after their 17 behinds and seemed faultless at it. He was also in the contest when Acres took the match winning mark and goal. He will get his turn too, he knows where the goals are.
TDK. Good lord. What a player he is becoming. When he hangs on to his marks, he can fly and take some speccies. Took them all around the ground. He was an excellent and important presence forward. Those two marks and two goals from set shots, he provided a foil for the Melbourne defence and took pressure off Charlie, who was soundly beaten by May. He was a forward as a junior too and I reckon this is the start of a presence we'll see down there. He'll improve as a forward, just as much as a ruck. More to come. Very well done to nail those set shots.
Pittonet. Gave Gawn a real headache as a defensive ruck running with him.

(This was the review I wrote, I found it in my draft post section)!

[DJC]

It's worth reliving the last two minutes as seen by different commentators:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVqFmbHWCbw

[Thryleon]

Pleased to see Luke Darcy actually chuffed by the way that unfolded.  I get the idea he was just happy with the way that played out and would have the same look on his face irrespective of what happened.

We know he isnt a blues fan generally, so perhaps he just dislikes Melbourne more.

Reckon Dunstall is a bit harsh on Jack Viney there.  Its not as if that play was wide open and he had plenty of options, and he scrubbed the kick.  Talking about inches, from what I saw, all he had to do was get it over Weiters, and they probably would have gone on to win the game from there.

[DJC]

Pleased to see Luke Darcy actually chuffed by the way that unfolded.  I get the idea he was just happy with the way that played out and would have the same look on his face irrespective of what happened.

We know he isnt a blues fan generally, so perhaps he just dislikes Melbourne more.

Reckon Dunstall is a bit harsh on Jack Viney there.  Its not as if that play was wide open and he had plenty of options, and he scrubbed the kick.  Talking about inches, from what I saw, all he had to do was get it over Weiters, and they probably would have gone on to win the game from there.

I think that the anti-Carlton bias attributed to Darcy and other commentators is largely a supporters’ concoction.  Most commentators love the game and appreciate good footy regardless of which teams are involved.

For example:

"Channel 7 commentator Luke Darcy has irked some neutral AFL fans after being accused of hyping up Carlton during commentary amid the Lions' remarkable comeback win. The Blues kicked the preliminary final's opening five goals to shock the Gabba faithful in the first quarter but managed just four more in an 11.13 (79) to 9.9 (63) Lions win.

Collingwood await the Lions at the MCG next Saturday in a battle of the regular season's top two teams. However, viewers watching the Channel 7 broadcast became incensed after accusing commentator Darcy of 'barracking' for the Melbourne-based club."

[Lods]

I think that the anti-Carlton bias attributed to Darcy and other commentators is largely a supporters’ concoction.  Most commentators love the game and appreciate good footy regardless of which teams are involved.

Tend to agree.
Except BT
But the feeling is mutual.

Cornes just does it to get a rise.

[DJC]

Tend to agree.
Except BT
But the feeling is mutual.

Cornes just does it to get a rise.

Cornes is OK when he’s serious.  I think it depends on who he’s working with.

BT adopts another persona when he picks up a microphone; Mr Hyde!

There is a compilation of different broadcasters describing the last two minutes but I can’t find it.  Andy Maher was hysterical - literally.  Daisy’s reaction was uninhabited too ?

[LP]

I'm not sure if it's safe to attribute the behaviour in the moment with other agendas, one set of events are based on reflex while the other behaviours are a long term tactic.

It's a bit like claiming the AFL do not view Soccer as a competitor just because there is footage of Gloc going ape watching the Matildas!

[DJC]

Worth reliving ... again 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sjFBx93vfo