Game Day Round 9, 2017 - Geelong V Western Bulldogs

[Grantysghost]

I saw it as a definite in the back. Given Selwood didn't dispose of the ball properly Cloke didn't need to get into his back at all, but did, because he's not very smart.

That was definitely holding the ball first.

[bulldogtragic]

ahh Clay Smith. Ive had enough of us kicking it long to him over the top. It doesn't work surely the players have worked that out by now. Actually surely the coaches have work it out too?

We lack leadership in the big moments there is no doubt about that.

Smith has a turning circle of a Boeing 777, why put it on his head or over it? He can't turn around quick enough.

[kruder]

Bevo had a stinker!

Stop Dangerwood, stop Geelong... but we just let them run free.

So disappointing, the lack of intensity and smarts in the last qtr was disturbing.

He has had a poor year in the box Bevo. We lack on field leadership also there is no doubt about that.

[bulldogtragic]

That was definitely holding the ball first.

That's my view too. Except it was Selwood, so the rules don't apply.

[jeemak]

That was definitely holding the ball first.

It can't be, if the tackle is in the back.

If Cloke didn't get in his back the umpire doesn't blow the whistle. Should have, but wouldn't have because it was Selwood. The only call the umpire making in that situation was one for an illegal tackle.

[Nuggety Back Pocket]

He has had a poor year in the box Bevo. We lack on field leadership also there is no doubt about that.

This was a poorly selected team without any height on the backline. Roberts and Cordy should have played. We played Taylor back into form as a forward.

[Grantysghost]

It's a good point, but my initial reaction without seeing a replay was there was a clear tackle/incorrect disposal which should've been whistled before Selwood milked the contact. They gave him a lot of time. Doesn't excuse the 50.

[bornadog]

It can't be, if the tackle is in the back.

If Cloke didn't get in his back the umpire doesn't blow the whistle. Should have, but wouldn't have because it was Selwood. The only call the umpire making in that situation was one for an illegal tackle.

Selwood went to kick the ball and had a fresh air, the in the back happened after that when Selwood dived forward and taking Cloke with him.

[G-Mo77]

This was a poorly selected team without any height on the backline. Roberts and Cordy should have played. We played Taylor back into form as a forward.

Why was Roberts dropped anyway?

[Mantis]

This was a poorly selected team without any height on the backline. Roberts and Cordy should have played. We played Taylor back into form as a forward.

Only one of them needed to play... Probably Cordy.

[anfo27]

I saw it as a definite in the back. Given Selwood didn't dispose of the ball properly Cloke didn't need to get into his back at all, but did, because he's not very smart.

Can't agree with that. Cloke hung onto the tackle too long but it was holding the ball way before it was in the back. You pay the first free kick first everyday of the week.

[jeemak]

Selwood went to kick the ball and had a fresh air, the in the back happened after that when Selwood dived forward and taking Cloke with him.

They just showed it, suggest you watch it again.

[jeemak]

Can't agree with that. Cloke hung onto the tackle too long but it was holding the ball way before it was in the back. You pay the first free kick first everyday of the week.

I'm sorry but you can't if it's an illegal tackle.

What's so hard to understand about that?

[G-Mo77]

They just showed it, suggest you watch it again.

You're better than me mate. Couldn't stand listening to the cheer squad anymore. Switched it off

[anfo27]

I'm sorry but you can't if it's an illegal tackle.

What's so hard to understand about that?

Easy. It was a legal tackle when he dropped the footy. You pay the first free kick first, whats so hard to understand about that?