2020 Footy Finals (Weeks 1-3)

[Bornadog]

Re: 2020 Footy Finals (Weeks 1-3)

I loved it. "5 goals from free kicks" yeah, righto Dimma. That's definitely something that happened.

As soon as he said that Richmond were gone. If the coach is telling you at halftime that the umpires are against you and that's why you're losing then you have an excuse to lose.

Dimma whingeing about umpires in press conference

[jeemak]

Re: 2020 Footy Finals (Weeks 1-3)

I loved it. "5 goals from free kicks" yeah, righto Dimma. That's definitely something that happened.

As soon as he said that Richmond were gone. If the coach is telling you at halftime that the umpires are against you and that's why you're losing then you have an excuse to lose.

Especially hilarious considering they got a fifty from a player diving that ultimately resulted in field position and a subsequent goal, and numerous times I saw their player lunch forward to try and milk on.

I can't see Richmond winning next week, they're distracted and should have lost by five or six goals tonight. See them off in the first half and they'll be done.

[jeemak]

Re: 2020 Footy Finals (Weeks 1-3)

Dimma whingeing about umpires in press conference

He's out of control. Had to stop it so asked them to move on...……..instead of just answering in a measured way.

Hubris has got these guys.

[jeemak]

Re: 2020 Footy Finals (Weeks 1-3)

To be fair he's checked himself a bit.

[azabob]

Re: 2020 Footy Finals (Weeks 1-3)

Richmond badly missed Lynch up forward. Chol was a non-factor and Riewoldt has been 2nd banana all season. Richmond went long and high into F50 all night, which is not their normal modus operandi, and Harris Andrews and Darcy Gardiner lapped it up all night.

A Richmond mate called that in the first quarter. Too Jack centric and said they should've played Caddy who although undersized would at least provide a contest.

[Grantysghost]

Re: 2020 Footy Finals (Weeks 1-3)

Really interesting how the Tigers couldn’t handle being physically challenged. Our local boy Rayner on the faux tough guy Cotchin was a really symbolic moment. Hubris is the right word; they’ll probably be a different proposition next week but if we get them I reckon we are a chance.

[comrade]

Re: 2020 Footy Finals (Weeks 1-3)

Is Lynch back next week?

[Grantysghost]

Re: 2020 Footy Finals (Weeks 1-3)

Is Lynch back next week?

Yep he'll be back.

[azabob]

Re: 2020 Footy Finals (Weeks 1-3)

Hardwick confirmed Metricon is their preferred ground for next week.

[Grantysghost]

Re: 2020 Footy Finals (Weeks 1-3)

Hardwick confirmed Metricon is their preferred ground for next week.

Very interesting. Did he give any reason?

[azabob]

Re: 2020 Footy Finals (Weeks 1-3)

Very interesting. Did he give any reason?

No. I assume they played their hub games there?

[Happy Days]

Re: 2020 Footy Finals (Weeks 1-3)

Because the extra humidity will make the game less enjoyable and everyone miserable.

[The Adelaide Connection]

Re: 2020 Footy Finals (Weeks 1-3)

Really interesting how the Tigers couldn’t handle being physically challenged. Our local boy Rayner on the faux tough guy Cotchin was a really symbolic moment. Hubris is the right word; they’ll probably be a different proposition next week but if we get them I reckon we are a chance.

I thought it was a really symbolic moment akin to Bont knocking Hodge on his ass to mark and goal in the ‘16 Semi.

[Bornadog]

Re: 2020 Footy Finals (Weeks 1-3)

Hardwick confirmed Metricon is their preferred ground for next week.

Not sure it was his decision? I took it the AFL made that decision.

[Twodogs]

Re: 2020 Footy Finals (Weeks 1-3)

Not sure it was his decision? I took it the AFL made that decision.

Don't the top finishing/qualifying team get the choice of grounds or was that only week one?