Game Day Brisbane Lions v Geelong Cats, Round 22 - 14:10 AEST, Aug 17, 2019

[Coaster2012]

I kinda figure if we're not at least competitive against the Tigers we have no business winning the GF. Have faith haha. Even if we lose tomorrow, a thumping victory round 23 could still mean 2nd, but wouldn't rely on that, Hawks don't get thrashed easily.

Honestly I'd rather the chance to finish top or the Lions doing well than the Geelong flogs finishing first lol.

We would literally have to beat the Hawks by 160 points. Who gives a heck about a minor premiership

 

[Gavin Excell]

Yes it does. We now have to beat Tigers at the G to get a home final. That's a big ******* difference.

Stakes are high.
Are you guaranteed top 2 if beat tigers?

 

[PerthBoy86]

No it didnt. Geelong win today, we just had to beat the Hawks.

And Lions lose I guess...even if the Cats had won, Lions could still win and keep us at 3rd.

 

[TheShardMan]

not surprised we got the wrong McCarthy. figures.

 

[tropicaltiger]

AFL clearly directed umpiring to help Brisbane up the ladder

Geelong been reamed this game

haha no home final for you sooky

 

[DrEvil_]

It's called s**t skill. Can't hit simple targets. Can't even kick straight. Football as we knew it is dead and this new style of rugby is alive.

And you go for.......


Fremantle.

 

[Gigantic]

Brisbane's improvement from last year is just phenomenal... almost unbelievable.

 

[Tiger71]

Go lions!

Lel cats

 

[iBeng]

Adams, Cameron and Andrews were huge.

A few of us wernt sure of Adams but damn, he has been massive. And Lyons as well, two off season recruits, one free have been big wins.

 

[PerthBoy86]

We would literally have to beat the Hawks by 160 points. Who gives a fu** about a minor premiership

I dunno, bragging rights haha.

But honestly, Brisbane is my third team and I really hope they do well. Course would prefer we win it all, but if not us than Brisbane much much more preferable than Geelong or Richmond.

 

[JackFlash]

Phew, for a week or so i thought Brisbane were a chance for the flag....they have no chance!

 

[Asapartyhat]

Yes it does. We now have to beat Tigers at the G to get a home final. That's a big ******* difference.

I would have said we have to beat Richmond regardless of who wins (geel v bris ) to finish top two.
Unless you were hoping for Brisbane to lose their last two games.Things falling our way and rewarding mediocrity interesting stradegy except it doesn't work.

 

[Wojcinski]

Come on, Geelong losing, Brad Scott sooking, it's party time for everyone.

I don't reckon Brad would care too much tbh

 

[WCfan22]

you do realise there is literally no advantage of finishing 1st over 2nd. infact 2nd is better as we're more likely to play geelong than richmond.

No faith mate bring em all on we'll take em down

 

[Coaster2012]

Exactly the same as if Geelong had won .

No it wouldnt. If Geelong had won we just had to beat the Hawks.

 

[Jeeves]

You do realize Geelong losing is very bad for WC right?

Not the result we wanted but if we win both then 2nd is ours. It’s a pretty big ask though.

 

[hk89]

Brisbane's improvement from last year is just phenomenal... almost unbelievable.

Good list, good coach, and very good run with injuries have all helped. Great to see. Will be the neutrals' favourite during finals I'd imagine.

 

[Brunswick Trap King]

For that to happen Brisbane has to beat Richmond at the MCG and Carlton beat Geelong at GMHBA. Please do a little research before making silly claims

If Brisbane win and west coast win both games then Geelong's game is irrelevant.

 

[tropicaltiger]

That was not a free to Dangerfield.

danger throws it...play on, danger dives forward free kick cats....great win lions...justice restored.

 

[Back One Out]

Brisbane saved Geelong from possibly being the worst minor premier of all time.

The Cats will still finish on top of the ladder if they beat Carlton and Richmond beat Brisbane next week.
But they're going have to work for it. Especially with Carlton running out games so well and finishing the year on a good note.
Geelong won't have the luxury of resting players next week and treating it as a training drill.

More importantly, today's result increases the likelihood of Geel v Rich in week 1 of the finals (or Geel v Coll if Tigers lose tomorrow)

 

[Milanista28]

Todays game was pretty good but it's obvious teams will go the safe and conservative kicks under the coaches instruction. Wouldn't surprise me to see some real low scores.

 

[Duskfire]

Exactly the same as if Geelong had won .

No it’s not. Brisbane’s percentage is higher. Even if Eagles win tomorrow, still won’t gain on them and have to rely on last week. Getting a game ahead of Brisbane would have been huge.

Eagles now have to win both. No ifs and butts, they have to. Geelong will most likely win the week after so eagles can’t afford to drop a game or they finish 3rd.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Good list, good coach, and very good run with injuries have all helped. Great to see. Will be the neutrals' favourite during finals I'd imagine.

Not for me unless my team is involved in finals i don't bother watching.

 

[WCfan22]

Stakes are high.
Are you guaranteed top 2 if beat tigers?

We have to win both games regardless to get top 2

 

[Brunswick Trap King]

The Cats will still finish on top of the ladder if they beat Carlton and Richmond beat Brisbane next week
But they're going have to work for it. They won't have the luxury of resting players next week and treating it as a training drill.

No faith in West Coast? I'm disappointed in you.