AFL Game Day R12 2021

[chef]

What’s the root for tonight? Melbourne lock first, or bring up Brisbane for top 2 considerations?

Melbourne lock first, need to avoid a Brisbane final.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Gotta say. Very impressive from Melbourne.

[bulldogtragic]

Melbourne lock first, need to avoid a Brisbane final.

Well then. Good day sir.

[comrade]

This is Richmond-esque. Absorbed all the pressure in the first half, stayed in touch and then exploded.

[KT31]

Oliver is a gun, but best thrower in the competition.

[Grantysghost]

Lions have been terrible second half as good as Demons have been. They've really shown nothing.

[DOG GOD]

Very good 2nd half. Moving the ball a lot quicker and more direct.

[jeemak]

Brisbane have been run off their feet, are shitting themselves and haven't adapted at all.

At least the difference in our game was largely poor skill execution whilst having an overall ordinary night.

[Grantysghost]

Oliver had 8 in the first half up to 24 now.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

The only question that remains for the dees is it’s round 11. Can they keep this going for another 15 weeks? Hard to say no based on tonight.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Worth noting they have stuff all injuries too.

Their challenge will come.

[comrade]

Kudos to the Dees fitness staff, just overpowering good sides in second halves all year.

[Grantysghost]

Kudos to the Dees fitness staff, just overpowering good sides in second halves all year.

Good supplements?

[jeemak]

So are you supposed to move the ball quickly or slowly against the Dees?

The commentary team couldn't figure out which is the best way to go, because apparently Melbourne like time to set up down the line and force you wide by shutting out the corridor, but also like you to play quickly. So essentially - according to the commentary - like you to do both!

Getting caught deep in defence is a massive problem, as is exiting shallow. Staying on top in the midfield is key, I reckon Melbourne could be in for a shock if a couple of teams decide to play certain players defencively but have the depth to keep the ball moving forward.

[Grantysghost]

Worth noting they have stuff all injuries too.

Their challenge will come.

They just knocked off 2 and 3 pretty easily. Think their draw is pretty sweet here on out.
They certainly have incredible belief. It's on the back of their bottom 6, they just don't have any non contributors.
Guys like Jordan and Rivers are providing plenty.