Brisbane Lions V Western Bulldogs - 2021 1st Semi Final

[jeemak]

Re: Brisbane Lions V Western Bulldogs - 2021 1st Semi Final

Baz was amazing. I lost my mind at him for 4 atrocious decisions/kicks going forward, but you can't argue with 3 vital goals, some huge physical contests and a heap of other touches.

Yeah, it's frustrating but he's only 21 and the effort is always there....and his line running is completely off the charts.

[jeemak]

Re: Brisbane Lions V Western Bulldogs - 2021 1st Semi Final

I wonder if Treloar is feeling it more than most being away from his family - he is a sensitive guy. I agree if we can give him more mid time he might turn it around. Good signs last week in second half & thought he was better in last quarter tonight. Otherwise dreadfully quiet.

He might be. But I kind of don't discount how hard this time is for everyone at the expense/ consideration of others because everyone is living within a special niche in hell.

I mean I know introverts doing it tougher than everyone else right now. It's a weird time.

[comrade]

Re: Brisbane Lions V Western Bulldogs - 2021 1st Semi Final

Yeah, it's frustrating but he's only 21 and the effort is always there....and his line running is completely off the charts.

We need to harness his strengths, which is that straight line running and finishing around goal. He shouldn't be used in centre bounces at all, just lacks the defensive/spatial awareness and gets torched too often. He's better off playing at half forward and rolling up as the extra, then running hard forward into space.

I'd prefer to see Treloar at centre bounces, unless his body doesn't allow it (and if so, why is he playing?)

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

Re: Brisbane Lions V Western Bulldogs - 2021 1st Semi Final

I thought there was a fair bit of hacking going on with our taller players, and at times probably for the Lions as well. However, both Naughton and English had times where they were clearly held/ tackled in marking contests and weren't looked after.

Easton has been fantastic these finals, and deserves recognition for it. That play where he clearly fluffed the mark and still got back to make sure it wasn't a goal showed the exact type of fortitude you need from defenders under pressure and a great example the likes of Gardner (who probably let himself down with second efforts a couple of times) needs to see up close and learn from.

There's something wrong with Treloar's head at the moment, and I'm not entirely convinced it's positional or on the back of having come back from injury and being out of tune with the team. A bigger role might suit him, he's never had to be the sixth in line after establishing himself as an AFL player and possibly that's something he's getting used to mentally.

Good call on Easton...
Of the guys who have missed big patches this year a few are showing good signs at the right time, namely
Dunks.. his 2nd half was great
Wood... very good

We do need Treloar to lift.. and VDM does he keep his place... if there was VFL I'd be leaning towards McNeil.

[jazzadogs]

Re: Brisbane Lions V Western Bulldogs - 2021 1st Semi Final

For those asking about the Bailey Smith celebration, he was saying he has 'ice in his veins' ala NBA player D'Angelo Russell.

I personally wish he had used this celebration against the Bombers last week.

Video for context

[The bulldog tragician]

Re: Brisbane Lions V Western Bulldogs - 2021 1st Semi Final

I wonder if Treloar is feeling it more than most being away from his family - he is a sensitive guy. I agree if we can give him more mid time he might turn it around. Good signs last week in second half & thought he was better in last quarter tonight. Otherwise dreadfully quiet.

I do wonder about his mental health. He’s acknowledged challenges in the past. I think his partner and baby live in Qld but I presume he would still have been unable to see them because of quarantine. That could mess with your head. These are tough times, which is partly why I regard this as a brilliant against the odds win, but maybe it explains Adam’s poor game. I hope he can pull through this, as we need his pace and line breaking ability.

[Twodogs]

Re: Brisbane Lions V Western Bulldogs - 2021 1st Semi Final

Never, you're an ankle nipper except for that one time Royce Hart said you were Roy Cazaly.

Which you've never ever mentioned around here and I just know because I just know.

Ah. But have I ever told you how good Royce Hart was?

[jeemak]

Re: Brisbane Lions V Western Bulldogs - 2021 1st Semi Final

For those asking about the Cody Weightman celebration, he was saying he has 'ice in his veins' ala NBA player D'Angelo Russell.

I personally wish he had used this celebration against the Bombers last week.

Video for context

I think it was Roarke Smith who did that after his eighth goal.

[jeemak]

Re: Brisbane Lions V Western Bulldogs - 2021 1st Semi Final

Ah. But have I ever told you how good Royce Hart was?

Never, it's full Kelvin Templeton snub levels when it comes to you. I wish you'd open up more generally speaking anyway.

[jazzadogs]

Re: Brisbane Lions V Western Bulldogs - 2021 1st Semi Final

I think it was Roarke Smith who did that after his eighth goal.

i just love cody bro, want him to be involved!

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Brisbane Lions V Western Bulldogs - 2021 1st Semi Final

Considering all the factors that have been against us with the virus, the lack of home crowd, no vfl, it's an incredible win.

[jeemak]

Re: Brisbane Lions V Western Bulldogs - 2021 1st Semi Final

Considering all the factors that have been against us with the virus, the lack of home crowd, no vfl, it's an incredible win.

Hey GD, we are literally sticking it to everyone right now. Rest assured, the great halls will be filled with songs of these feats for many moons.

[kruder]

Re: Brisbane Lions V Western Bulldogs - 2021 1st Semi Final

I honestly felt when Bailey Williams dropped that mark(I think Bailey Dale made it difficult for him) and Zac levelled the game that we were in for a heartbreaking loss. Its critical more than ever against Brisbane for the defenders to take marks and I just felt it was going to be our Achilles heel.

At quarter time we were getting beaten by what we know which was annoying but I think Bevo's adjustment to get English to ruck centre bounce and for Tim to be competitive was a huge reason why we won the game.

Tim has taken a step forward in the last two week for mine, I still think he is a forward/ruck and I cant wait to get the right structure around him because that forward line of ours is going to take us on one hell of a ride in the years to come.

[hujsh]

Re: Brisbane Lions V Western Bulldogs - 2021 1st Semi Final

Bevo has won 17 of 91 of winning games when down at 3/4 time.

Pretty amazing.

I wish I understood what this meant.

He's won 17 times when we've been down at 3/4 time?

How would that stack up against most other coaches?

[hujsh]

Re: Brisbane Lions V Western Bulldogs - 2021 1st Semi Final

The Bont overturned goal was an absolute disgrace. It was called a goal. They said it deviated. No finger movement. Was not 100% clear. How was that overturned? Madness.

TBH I think that was a clear decision we'd all accept if in our favour