AFL Game Day R4 2023

[Eastdog]

Round 4 (Easter Round)


Thursday, Apr 6
Brisbane Lions vs. Collingwood The Gabba 7:35pm Seven/Fox


Friday, Apr 7
North Melbourne vs. Carlton Marvel Stadium 4:20pm Seven/Fox


Saturday, Apr 8
Adelaide Crows vs. Fremantle Adelaide Oval 1:45pm Fox Footy
Richmond vs. Western Bulldogs MCG 4:35pm Fox Footy
St Kilda vs. Gold Coast Suns Marvel Stadium 7:30pm Fox Footy
Sydney Swans vs. Port Adelaide SCG 7:30pm Seven/Fox


Sunday, Apr 9
Essendon vs. GWS Giants Marvel Stadium 2:10pm Fox Footy
West Coast Eagles vs. Melbourne Optus Stadium 5:20pm Fox Footy


Monday, Apr 10
Geelong Cats vs. Hawthorn MCG 3:20pm Seven/Fox

[Eastdog]

Bump

[Bulldog Joe]

Collingwood might struggle for a ruckman. McStay might need to match Oscar.

Surely Geelong get a win this week.

[macca]

Lions have kicked 4 in a row take a 10 point lead, 7.3 45 , running all over the pies at the moment 2nd quarter 10 mins to go.

They are winning the contested ball and shutdown the pies run.

[jeemak]

It's amazing what happens when a group of players buy into a plan and execute it.

Lions are refusing to get sucked into the contest and aren't leaving Pies players out by themselves. When we're getting burned it's one of the first things I see - bees to the honey pot.

Numbers to the contest is great, but if you have too many you're going to get burned.

[westdog54]

Can you imagine how insufferable Saints supporters will be if they're the only team left will a perfect record by the end of the round?

Unless the Lions drop their bundle badly this quarter it's a near certainty, as I can't see the Suns laying a glove on the Saints at Marvel.

[jeemak]

Can you imagine how insufferable Saints supporters will be if they're the only team left will a perfect record by the end of the round?

Unless the Lions drop their bundle badly this quarter it's a near certainty, as I can't see the Suns laying a glove on the Saints at Marvel.

I actually see it as a danger game for the Saints. They're flying, but GCS just beat the Cats relatively well and kept them ineffectual going forward which could easily happen to the Saints.

There's hope it won't happen!

[angelopetraglia]

Dogs performance underrated last week? Lions destroying the flag favourite Pies.

[westdog54]

I actually see it as a danger game for the Saints. They're flying, but GCS just beat the Cats relatively well and kept them ineffectual going forward which could easily happen to the Saints.

There's hope it won't happen!

Last year I might have agreed with you but Ross has got them a little but more focused on this year's admittedly small sample size.

[The Underdog]

Dogs performance underrated last week? Lions destroying the flag favourite Pies.

Brisbane Lions, unstoppable. Non-Brisbane Lions, not so much.

[angelopetraglia]

Brisbane Lions, unstoppable. Non-Brisbane Lions, not so much.

Valid point.

[jeemak]

Last year I might have agreed with you but Ross has got them a little but more focused on this year's admittedly small sample size.

They're insanely fit and committed to the cause. Just wondering how much against a decent challenge they'll hold up. You could be right.

[jeemak]

You just can't let Cameron get goal side of you. No matter how silly you feel about where he might go other than goal and being caught out, you can't give him a line to the goals.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

You just can't let Cameron get goal side of you. No matter how silly you feel about where he might go other than goal and being caught out, you can't give him a line to the goals.

Like Eddie Betts first final '15.
With help from inside our camp.
I believed we could beat anyone in those finals.

[angelopetraglia]

You just can't let Cameron get goal side of you. No matter how silly you feel about where he might go other than goal and being caught out, you can't give him a line to the goals.

100%. Also highlights how good Doc was to curtail him in the late stages of that famous Semi win.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Pies had 28 shots to Lions 26 but beaten by 33 pts.

[whythelongface]

Pies had 28 shots to Lions 26 but beaten by 33 pts.

Lions lucky that the Pies missed some easy shots. Lions looked ok in patches. Still not convinced that they are that good a team. only seem to fire at home. I do rate Cam Rayner - pity he is contracted to 2025.

[jeemak]

You just have to take the steam out of Collingwood's run and gun style for as long as you can in each quarter. Don't crowd the contest, don't let them run forward without pressure and be mindful of who's being assertive when the ball is in dispute.

Literally everything I worry about in terms of how we play is what you need to be mindful of to beat them.

[Happy Days]

You just have to take the steam out of Collingwood's run and gun style for as long as you can in each quarter. Don't crowd the contest, don't let them run forward without pressure and be mindful of who's being assertive when the ball is in dispute.

Literally everything I worry about in terms of how we play is what you need to be mindful of to beat them.

The second quarter in particular was the blueprint. They just denied them the ball at all costs and starved their game of any oxygen. I think we’re capable of replicating that.

[bornadog]

McInerny 43 Hitouts and 13 to Advantage - Not good

[jeemak]

McInerny 43 Hitouts and 13 to Advantage - Not good

How many times did he throw the ball in the air and then hit it with his other hand to clear the contest without getting pinged this week?

[GVGjr]

While I quite like how Collingwood have been playing I'm glad we have seen them lose that game.
The lack of a genuine ruck man hurt them last night and the irony is that they're paying a significant chunk of Grundy's contract and are suggesting to the AFL that there not only needs to be a mid season draft but a mid season trade period as this would help them address their lack of ruck options.

[azabob]

I actually see it as a danger game for the Saints. They're flying, but GCS just beat the Cats relatively well and kept them ineffectual going forward which could easily happen to the Saints.

There's hope it won't happen!

Suns should?ve beaten Essendon at Marvel a couple of weeks prior.

[DOG GOD]

Bris have won like 40/45 games at the Gabba in recent years. Totally different team up there.

[jeemak]

We're never getting Good Friday back.

The hype around the "full" ground and how amazing it is has basically put a nail in the coffin. If it's a close game then that'll make it even harder.

[D Mitchell]

Good Friday's the first day of the Easter break, everyone goes away. Ridiculous idea that it could be an ersatz Anzac Day. No loss.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

We're never getting Good Friday back.

The hype around the "full" ground and how amazing it is has basically put a nail in the coffin. If it's a close game then that'll make it even harder.

Came to post the same thing

They have only mentioned it about 38 times.

[angelopetraglia]

We're never getting Good Friday back.

The hype around the "full" ground and how amazing it is has basically put a nail in the coffin. If it's a close game then that'll make it even harder.

We had 47K first game. Crowds don’t matter.

[angelopetraglia]

#FreeKickCarlton

[1eyedog]

We're never getting Good Friday back.

The hype around the "full" ground and how amazing it is has basically put a nail in the coffin. If it's a close game then that'll make it even harder.

Oh yeah we cooked now.

Best thing in their favour is it is a contest. Bad timing for us that Norf are no longer completely shit.

[bornadog]

#FreeKickCarlton

Around the neck and no free to North

[jeemak]

Around the neck and no free to North

Blame that on the AFL for taking the onus of a fair tackle away from the tackler. Morons.

[bornadog]

Blame that on the AFL for taking the onus of a fair tackle away from the tackler. Morons.

Umpires explanation was you lifted your arm - total bullshit

[Grantysghost]

Good Friday's the first day of the Easter break, everyone goes away. Ridiculous idea that it could be an ersatz Anzac Day. No loss.

I'm come around to this view. However we do need a blockbuster.
Thing is they need to be at the G too.

[jeemak]

Umpires explanation was you lifted your arm - total bullshit

I saw that, he lied straight to his face and should be suspended.

[GVGjr]

Good Friday's the first day of the Easter break, everyone goes away. Ridiculous idea that it could be an ersatz Anzac Day. No loss.

Well it's being reported that vastly less have chosen to go away this year due to cost of living challenges plus the bad weather outlook.

[Happy Days]

Good Friday is a fake blockbuster and the moment has long past on swaying people from a prime time slot anyway. Our blockbuster is being good in perpetuity.

[jeemak]

Good Friday is a fake blockbuster and the moment has long past on swaying people from a prime time slot anyway. Our blockbuster is being good in perpetuity.

I'm more concerned about keeping up the performances that ensure we get as many Thursday, Friday and Saturday night games on FTA as we can.

[D Mitchell]

I'm come around to this view. However we do need a blockbuster.
Thing is they need to be at the G too.
Agree on the desirability of Blockbuster. The essential quality of a blockbuster is attendance of neutrals. Good Friday v North hasn’t cut it and won’t. Pure speculation but the ‘theatregoer’ demography is the same as the going-away-at-Easter demography.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Even though I think Adelaide are a good, young, upcoming side, from what I've seen this year Freo are really, really ordinary. Pressure may soon come on the coach.

The decision to go after Jackson so hard is still an odd one to me. He's good, but what is he? Take away that GF performance and the rest is flashes. He's young and will improve, and I get it's a futures market, but he isn't a match winner and I don't think he ever will be.

[GVGjr]

Even though I think Adelaide are a good, young, upcoming side, from what I've seen this year Freo are really, really ordinary. Pressure may soon come on the coach.

The decision to go after Jackson so hard is still an odd one to me. He's good, but what is he? Take away that GF performance and the rest is flashes. He's young and will improve, and I get it's a futures market, but he isn't a match winner and I don't think he ever will be.

I think they miss an inform Lobb as well. Interesting that it's being reported they're tagging Laird even though they're 5 goals down.

[whythelongface]

Even though I think Adelaide are a good, young, upcoming side, from what I've seen this year Freo are really, really ordinary. Pressure may soon come on the coach.

The decision to go after Jackson so hard is still an odd one to me. He's good, but what is he? Take away that GF performance and the rest is flashes. He's young and will improve, and I get it's a futures market, but he isn't a match winner and I don't think he ever will be.

Considering their draw they have been underwhelming to say the least- losses to Saints, North and Adelaide would be extremely disappointing. Pressure will be on Longmuir.

[The Underdog]

Paddy McCartin off with concussion. Not good.

[Dry Rot]

What happened to McCartin?

[westdog54]

What happened to McCartin?

A very innocuous head knock into the ground that left him far more dazed than it ought to have.

I felt a little sick in my stomach when I found out he was going to football again. The guy should simply not be anywhere near a football field.

[Grantysghost]

A very innocuous head knock into the ground that left him far more dazed than it ought to have.

I felt a little sick in my stomach when I found out he was going to football again. The guy should simply not be anywhere near a football field.

It was something you see quite often. I agree, if thats how easily he is concussed he's in the wrong job.

[Dry Rot]

Thanks for the responses

Agreed, looked utterly innocuous which is why I asked.

What happened to his brother?

[angelopetraglia]

Swans v Port game. What a finish. Toe to toe. Unbelievable win by Port.

[jeemak]

Oh I love what just happened to the Swans. Even Mills on the goal line celebrated the win instead of doing what he could to stop Alir from touching it on the goal line.

Bloods culture. Go Bloods!!!!

[angelopetraglia]

Oh I love what just happened to the Swans. Even Mills on the goal line celebrated the win instead of doing what he could to stop Alir from touching it on the goal line.

Bloods culture. Go Bloods!!!!

Incredible scenes, but how poor was the camera work and footage from channel seven. Horrendous.

[westdog54]

Oh I love what just happened to the Swans. Even Mills on the goal line celebrated the win instead of doing what he could to stop Alir from touching it on the goal line.

Bloods culture. Go Bloods!!!!

Brady Rawlings and Boomer Harvey just lost their mantle for the best/worst 'Celebrated too early' moment on football history. Between Florent celebrating when it was nowhere near the goal line and Mills abandoning the goalsquare about a minute too early, it was about as horrendous as I've seen with the game on the line.

[angelopetraglia]

Just watched another replay. Mills misjudgement of the ball is incredible. Crazy stuff.

[angelopetraglia]

Mills. WTF.

https://twitter.com/7afl/status/1644681888613769218?s=46&t=oMlyiNHry1lhUs8p7uzZ_A

[jeemak]

It was a bit awkward when they had to dial back their orgy. I've had to dial back an orgy or two, there's really nowhere to hide when it happens.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Didn't see the game, just those final snippets... Weird ending.

Port are basically the SA version of us.

[bornadog]

Thanks for the responses

Agreed, looked utterly innocuous which is why I asked.

What happened to his brother?

Pure accident - heads clashing

[azabob]

Oh I love what just happened to the Swans. Even Mills on the goal line celebrated the win instead of doing what he could to stop Alir from touching it on the goal line.

Bloods culture. Go Bloods!!!!

Problem was Mills was watching the shitty channel 7 camera angle and not the ball.

Seriously how do channel 7 stuff up the footage again after the buddy debacle last year?

[macca]

Just watched another replay. Mills misjudgement of the ball is incredible. Crazy stuff.

Another one for the comedy real :

https://twitter.com/7AFL/status/1644638949204279301?s=20

[Sedat]

Incredible scenes, but how poor was the camera work and footage from channel seven. Horrendous.
The new ad campaign for Ch 7 in 2023:
"Expect nothing and you won't be disappointed"

[Happy Days]

Yeah they have got to do something about the camera placement for shots at goal to that end. Buddy’s 1000th goal got ruined by someone standing in front of the camera as well on pretty much the same angle.

[whythelongface]

Good 1st qtr between the Hawks and Geelong. Hawks off to a quick start but missed a couple of easy shots. Geelong not playing well but managed a few late goals to be within a point. Typical Geelong.

The Hawks are playing an exciting brand of footy

[DOG GOD]

Hawks really need to take all their opportunities. That Brockman miss was shocking.

[GVGjr]

Hawks really need to take all their opportunities. That Brockman miss was shocking.

Good to see Fergus get his 2nd goal. I'm torn on this one as I don't really want either team to win.

[bornadog]

Good to see Fergus get his 2nd goal. I'm torn on this one as I don't really want either team to win.

I prefer Geelong stay winless

[angelopetraglia]

Jeremy Cameron is the best player in the competition at the moment. Coming from someone who really doesn’t like the person. But gee whiz. He can play.

[GVGjr]

I prefer Geelong stay winless

Sounds good but I don't like the idea that anyone thinks the Hawks are relevant. :)

[DOG GOD]

I prefer Geelong stay winless
Especially under dangerfields captaincy

[BornInDroopSt'54]

I did not pick it but Geelong are having a worse premiership hangover than we did.
I thought they'd again be the benchmark but the comp has gone past them.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

I did not pick it but Geelong are having a worse premiership hangover than we did.
I thought they'd again be the benchmark but the comp has gone past them.

I prompted the dragon awake, Hawks helped.

[The Underdog]

10.1 to 0.0 quarter. Hawks have set a bar I’m not sure the Dogs can reach as far as unimpeded scoring (this year at least)

[jeemak]

Sounds good but I don't like the idea that anyone thinks the Hawks are relevant. :)

Same, I don't like Geelong but I'm enjoying Hawthorn being putrid and hope they remain that way for as long as possible. They're a disgusting club followed by the worst mix of cashed up bogans and elitist snobs.

[jeemak]

Surely Cameron is out for life after that celebration induced umpire collision!

[angelopetraglia]

Surely Cameron is out for life after that celebration induced umpire collision!

If his name was Todd Curley he would get sixteen weeks!

[BornInDroopSt'54]

If his name was Todd Curley he would get sixteen weeks!

Unforgivable decision.
Todd was going great guns until this and never recaptured it.
I also can't forgive Jeremy Camerons breaking JJ's collarbone when he had his body over the ball; assault.
Toby Greene's boot in Dalhaus' face and fingers in Bont's face.
I am glad I was able to tell Paul Dear that I thought he deliberately kicked Foster although he denied it unconvincingly.