Unheralded Grand Final Moments

[westdog54]

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Pretty much anything Macrae did on the day was unheralded. Some of his handballing and grunt work was unbelievably good. As for a moment it's been mentioned but his handball to Stringer was huge. Incredibly underrated player for some reason.

His kick to McLean that set up Picken's second goal was absolutely sublime in heavy traffic. Was perfectly weighted and McLean was unlucky not to have the shot on goal, but Picken slotting the goal on the run made for a louder reaction.

[Bornadog]

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His kick to McLean that set up Picken's second goal was absolutely sublime in heavy traffic. Was perfectly weighted and McLean was unlucky not to have the shot on goal, but Picken slotting the goal on the run made for a louder reaction.

Macrae was involved in several goals. On top of the above one, he handballed to Dickson in the 3rd quarter, and Dicko kicked it, plus the handball to Stringer in the last. There are three I can think of where his disposal was one before a goal.

[Topdog]

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Macrae was involved in several goals. On top of the above one, he handballed to Dickson in the 3rd quarter, and Dicko kicked it, plus the handball to Stringer in the last. There are three I can think of where his disposal was one before a goal.

Official stats have him with 2 goal assists and 10 score involvements which is just huge

[merantau]

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Picken's 2nd goal ended one of the longest stanzas of intense pressure ever seen at the "G". From the time Biggs charged down the kick to the time the ball went through the big sticks 45 seconds elapsed and multiple desperate acts occurred. Shane Biggs' efforts will never be forgotten.

[Twodogs]

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Picken's 2nd goal ended one of the longest stanzas of intense pressure ever seen at the "G". From the time Biggs charged down the kick to the time the ball went through the big sticks 45 seconds elapsed and multiple desperate acts occurred. Shane Biggs' efforts will never be forgotten.

Just the sort of thing that becomes legend. Already is legend

[BornInDroopSt'54]

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Unheralded Grand Final moments... hmmm... having a coldish meat pie with sauce and hot chips with a tonne of salt and vinegar before the game.

It's great that you managed to get there!

[Bulldog4life]

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That was a beauty. In another thread I was similarly complimentary of Dunkley's ability to withstand a fierce tackle, hold his feet and dish off in the lead up to the crucial JJ/Bont goal in the last quarter of the Prelim.

For a first year player in a role not necessarily best suited to him (he'll ultimately be much more inside), his ability to get involved and stand up in huge moments is most impressive. In the massive Biggs/Picken goal in the GF, Dunkley lays off 3 handballs in the one passage.

Dunkley's tackle rate for the season was superb too. He came 5th overall for amount of tackles for the season. A remarkable effort for a first year player.

[The Doctor]

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I agree with everyone about the Wall of Biggs. Especially the 2nd smother because if you look closely at it his opponent from the 1st contest Papley is still on the ground from that contest. So Biggs recovery and urgency to get back on his feet and get to the next contest was outstanding. This was the sort of difference between the teams in the last 1/4. Biggs deserves so much credit. This all happened right in front of me as well. I was going bonkers.

Also loved Clay Smith's charge in the last. It didn't come to anything but it was the take em on at all costs approach that typified his and our whole final series.

Also loved seeing on the replay the 3/4 time huddle as Bevo is delivering the message. It was just how tight the huddle was and they all looked so eagerly at him. The eye of the tiger was there and you could see they would run through brick walls for him. That was awesome to see.

[Twodogs]

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I agree with everyone about the Wall of Biggs. Especially the 2nd smother because if you look closely at it his opponent from the 1st contest Papley is still on the ground from that contest. So Biggs recovery and urgency to get back on his feet and get to the next contest was outstanding. This was the sort of difference between the teams in the last 1/4. Biggs deserves so much credit. This all happened right in front of me as well. I was going bonkers.

Also loved Clay Smith's charge in the last. It didn't come to anything but it was the take em on at all costs approach that typified his and our whole final series.

Also loved seeing on the replay the 3/4 time huddle as Bevo is delivering the message. It was just how tight the huddle was and they all looked so eagerly at him. The eye of the tiger was there and you could see they would run through brick walls for him. That was awesome to see.

I haven't seen that replay. It's probably on YouTube.

The Swans players will watch the replay of Biggs mega effort in their review too. The coaches will want figure out why five of them couldn't get it past one bulldog player even though they each had a go at trying. The fact he is an ex teammate is going to really grate.

It's the sort of effort you see and think "That deserves a goal" and it got one. A big one.

[bulldogtragic]

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Wood won the toss. Gave us an early cheer.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

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... Can we re-live the whole day again?

From beer #1 at Transport Bar around 10am, it was the perfect day and night.

[merantau]

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I agree with everyone about the Wall of Biggs. Especially the 2nd smother because if you look closely at it his opponent from the 1st contest Papley is still on the ground from that contest. So Biggs recovery and urgency to get back on his feet and get to the next contest was outstanding. This was the sort of difference between the teams in the last 1/4. Biggs deserves so much credit. This all happened right in front of me as well. I was going bonkers.

Also loved Clay Smith's charge in the last. It didn't come to anything but it was the take em on at all costs approach that typified his and our whole final series.

Also loved seeing on the replay the 3/4 time huddle as Bevo is delivering the message. It was just how tight the huddle was and they all looked so eagerly at him. The eye of the tiger was there and you could see they would run through brick walls for him. That was awesome to see.

"The Wall of Biggs." Brilliant.

[merantau]

Re: Unheralded Grand Final Moments

I agree with everyone about the Wall of Biggs. Especially the 2nd smother because if you look closely at it his opponent from the 1st contest Papley is still on the ground from that contest. So Biggs recovery and urgency to get back on his feet and get to the next contest was outstanding. This was the sort of difference between the teams in the last 1/4. Biggs deserves so much credit. This all happened right in front of me as well. I was going bonkers.

Also loved Clay Smith's charge in the last. It didn't come to anything but it was the take em on at all costs approach that typified his and our whole final series.

Also loved seeing on the replay the 3/4 time huddle as Bevo is delivering the message. It was just how tight the huddle was and they all looked so eagerly at him. The eye of the tiger was there and you could see they would run through brick walls for him. That was awesome to see.

"The Wall of Biggs." Brilliant.

[Bornadog]

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2nd quarter, ball in forward pocket, on boundary line 40 metres out. Libba dives on the ball, and gives a brilliant handball to The Bont, who finds Tom Boyd on the boundary, 1 metre from point post. 90,0000 Bulldogs fans thinking, he won't kick that, but Tommy kicks a left foot beauty.

*Libba - Great handball in traffic.

*The Bont - Great 40 metre pass to TBoyd in heavy traffic

*Tom Boyd - Great mark and great left foot goal on the tightest of angles.

[Twodogs]

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1st quarter, ball in forward pocket, on boundary line 40 metres out. Libba dives on the ball, and gives a brilliant handball to The Bont, who finds Tom Boyd on the boundary, 1 metre from point post. 90,0000 Bulldogs fans thinking, he won't kick that, but Tommy kicks a left foot beauty.

*Libba - Great handball in traffic.

*The Bont - Great 40 metre pass to TBoyd in heavy traffic

*Tom Boyd - Great mark and great left foot goal on the tightest of angles.

That pass from the Bont to Boyd was