Autopsy AFL 2023 First Preliminary Final - Pies v GWS Fri Sept 22nd 7:50pm EST (MCG)

[Ice-Wolf]

I meant this year sorry.

Last Saturday in September hasn't happened yet, check back next week

 

[Corn Cobbers]

I’m sure all neutrals can agree on this … Surely we’re due?

Collingwood GFs are nearly always epic

 

[The Dougster]

Maybe it’s because I’m a GWS member and was hoping to get a Grand Final ticket, but I don’t think I’ve ever been more focused on and immersed through a footy game before! Great game.

Great contest

 

[Chuckie357]

Yep… from first look you think probably play on because the tackle never fully held JDG up but the moment he put the ball on the ground whilst still having the tackler holding him is 100% HTB

What made it worse is Rosebury made the hand balling motion when calling play on

 

[010203]

That's the 2nd prelim the Giants have lost where I've been shattered for them. I really wanted them to win prelims in their 2016 and 2023 but it wasn't to be.

 

[hirdylloydy1]

Can’t have a riot in Melbourne if the most overrated and softest player in the history of the game gets suspended for the big game! Eddie will shut down the town!

The fact that they take into account its a final is absolutely corrupt. Its either a suspension or not, nothing to do with the next game. Based on other players getting done for the same thing, he has to go

 

[Giant YoYo]

I hate GWS

Out of curiosity, what for ?

 

[cakewalk06]

Lions don’t have a great record at the G this year if they make it to the Big September Dance. Blues have a pretty good record. Lions are a great side. Carlton dangerous when they’re on. Who would Collingwood prefer to play? I’ll say Brisbane.

Carlton thanks. I think Brisbane would much too good but we have a decent chance against blues

 

[Peacock]

Not sure who this player is, nick daicos perhaps, but if the tribunal are serious, he misses next week. This has been a week all year

Daicos could have climbed up on Cox's shoulders and dropped a flying elbow on the GWS player and he'd still be playing next week.

 

[CCurnow3votes]

Jesus. Honestly never seen a player take a loss as hard as Greene just then

he missed the shot at goal to draw level/win - by 30cm.

 

[Big Sauce 21]

The fact that they take into account its a final is absolutely corrupt. Its either a suspension or not, nothing to do with the next game. Based on other players getting done for the same thing, he has to go

They showed 1 replay and the silence was UUGGGEEE from the commentary box. They made sure it didn't pop up again

 

[Pakenhamsaint]

Yer, having umpires publicly criticised will really entice young people to get into umpiring, when they struggle to get umpires the way it is now. And no matter how many times Collingwood players dived on the ball in the last 2 minutes, none of them were free kicks. It wasn't holding the ball today, and it hasn't been holding the ball in the last decade either. Don't let the truth get in the way of your post, it will ruin your fairytale narrative.

The problem with the AFL is they absolutely struggle to call out when the umpiring is wrong. It's always done through gritted teeth.
The umpires have an attitude they're untouchable. It takes quite a bit to get dropped as an umpire.

Umpires need to be taught they're accountable.

If the AFL is fair dinkum. Brett Rosebury is not umpiring next week.

In the NFL they sacked an official getting 1 call wrong in a playoff.

 

[Raveneyes]

Whoopee-do the most advantaged team in the league who hasn't travelled in 2 months gets to a GF.

The advantages of finishing on top of the ladder are not new.

Besides that, I would not mind a GF in South Australia.
Pretty sure we're the only non-SA based club to go 3-0 in regular single season games in Adelaide.

Very impressed with the Giants run. If they kept their composure in key moments in the last quarter they might be in the GF.
They'll be a flag threat for years.

I obviously can't wait until next week. Revenge for 02/03 or the ancient enemy. So excited!

 

[Roobs321]

I could’ve sworn Idun had a gazillion possessions. Just 16? Gtfo

Was that sort of game though, so many contributing (particularly the even Giants). De Goey foiled the Giants at their own game, Moore was massive for 12 disposals.

 

[CCurnow3votes]

Collingwood GFs are nearly always epic

...for Carlton

 

[MF]

Out of curiosity, what for ?

Because you flog us every time we play an important game. It's a hate built on begrudging respect.

 

[Magpie Since 1986]

Mad respect to giants

 

[Raveneyes]

I could’ve sworn Idun had a gazillion possessions. Just 16? Gtfo

Was that sort of game though, so many contributing (particularly the even Giants). De Goey foiled the Giants at their own game, Moore was massive for 12 disposals.

Is that you BT? You still mixing up Idun and Brown?

 

[TheUnicorn]

Great game, bad luck GWS! So close

 

[Jimthegreat]

Give yourself a "GENIUS" badge

Genius, yes, that would be me...haha.

 

[CobberRodgers]

They all think they have a better view than the boundary or goal umpires.

From what I saw tonight I’d be very surprised if at least 2 or 3 of them aren’t clinically blind

 

[madmug]

Daicos could have climbed up on Cox's shoulders and dropped a flying elbow on the GWS player and he'd still be playing next week.

Did he? No, So your imagination means nothing.
Maybe just worry about reality. ie your game tomorrow for instance.

 

[My Tilly]

Collingwood will smash Brisbane next week.
Tonight's game was similar to us in 2007 where it was always going to be a nail biter. Blew out the cobwebs and proceeded to go beastmode in the grand final.

 

[Elixuh]

Jesus. Honestly never seen a player take a loss as hard as Greene just then

There is a mountain of pressure on Greene externally. The level of expectation is enormous. My favourite non lions player by a country mile.

 

[Mick F]

Yep… from first look you think probably play on because the tackle never fully held JDG up but the moment he put the ball on the ground whilst still having the tackler holding him is 100% HTB

Certainly fortunate. There are always occasions during a game where the wry smile comes out.