VFL Footscray vs Williamstown 2nd qualifying final

[dogspur]

I just got back from watching this. No AFL this weekend, but like many Dogs supporters, my craving to watch was as high as ever, so thought I'd check out Footscray.

One thing watching this game made me appreciate was the umpiring at AFL level. I know they get a lot of flack, but after seeing just how bad the umps were today, paying like 7+ soft 50s and rewarding every duck, it goes to show the top level umpires understand the importance of the flow of the game.

For us, pretty much no standouts. Trengove was pretty good and I still think he should play against GWS. Roark was solid. I like Sweet in the ruck. Everyone else was a bit meh. I don't see the hype with Reuben William, he was pretty bad imo.

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

TG for the second chance...

 

[Yojimbo]

TG for the second chance...

TG indeed, we were not fortunate today to play a side so familiar with windy conditions and with plenty
of experience in coming out on top. Bit of ill discipline I did not like, got played a bit and schooled.

 

[DognBones]

My observations from the outer wing:
Williamstown is clearly our nemesis, particularly in wind affected conditions. That's why we rarely beat them at Williamstown. They are expert in bottling up our running game because they are very hard at the football, apply pressure and create lots of stoppages.
Yes, there were a few dodgy umpiring decisions that gifted a few goals to them but that wasn't the reason we lost. Firstly, we had too many small forwards who couldn't take marks and were not physically strong enough to keep the ball in our 50 metre zone. We were also beaten around the packs for most of the afternoon by slightly more desperate Willi mids. We made some very dumb decisions, none more so than Ruben Williams' attempt in the final quarter to run around opponents when a set shot for goal was certainly within range.
I thought our rucks were disappointing, old man Meese was able to work his way to the front of countless throw-ins and push the ball in the direction of his mids too often. Sweet got plenty of hitouts but few of these were to advantage.
Concerned for Cavarra, someone of his size needs to be more damaging at ground level because he's not going to give much in the air. Don't see an AFL player in him.
Standouts in a disappointing team effort were: R Smith, who was strong down back and on the wing; L Young who intercepted well all day: Roberts for his ability to punch the ball defensively and kick well to team mates but the rest were inconsistent.
Gowers did some silly stuff which undermined his effectiveness. Webb has reached his peak which is a good VFL player. Lynch is lucky he has another year on his contract.
Well done to Willi, I'm always in admiration of this team which continues to be successful as a stand-alone club. As for us, we live to fight another day but we need to find a spark or it could be straight sets.

 

[Sharkey66]

so looks like we face port next week with them beating geelong

 

[bresker]

Sounded like inexperience cost us from the radio commentary provided by Casey. Too many poor & dumb decisions.

 

[Braybrook Son]

Just our forward line needs tweaking next week. Can’t have William as our FF. Far too small. Need to change it up a bit. Should’ve put Roberts forward today. Not a great coaching job by Gia today, but he has been great all year

 

[Cold Sober]

SIREN. Lost by 13

Your updates have been greatly appreciated, good work, thanks again.

 

[mackem]

TG for the second chance...

Who is "TG"?

 

[Yojimbo]

Who is "TG"?

Thank God, is what I assumed, but it would be embarrassing if it was a homage to Toby Greene.

 

[MYOB]

Are we playing Saturday or Sunday next week.

 

[Sharkey66]

Are we playing Saturday or Sunday next week.

we will find out after todays game box hill vs werribee

 

[Wocka]

The positive out of the loss is that everyone available can play a game next week.

 

[MYOB]

we will find out after todays game box hill vs werribee

Let's hope it's Sunday. They will be missing out on $$$$ if they schedule us Saturday

 

[grimlock]

 

[random__hero]

Let's hope it's Sunday. They will be missing out on $$$$ if they schedule us Saturday

Saturday morning, 11.40am @ Nth Port Oval.

 

[Red Jacket]

Any changes do you think for Sat against Port?

 

[dogwatch]

Any changes do you think for Sat against Port?

I understand anyone not playing seniors can play VFL. That wasn’t the case against Willi.

 

[_M_16_]

Why are we playing away each week when we finished second on the ladder?

 

[NoName]

Why are we playing away each week when we finished second on the ladder?

Only the first week of the finals is played at the top 2 home ground, rest of finals are played at Port Melbourne (excluding GF)

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[Braybrook Son]

Only the first week of the finals is played at the top 2 home ground, rest of finals are played at Port Melbourne (excluding GF)

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Yeah and it’s a bloody joke. I just fail to see the attraction of Port Melbourne’s ground every year. They should start playing more finals at Ikon Park. It’s a true Neutral ground. Unless of course Northern Blues play

 

[Yojimbo]

Why are we playing away each week when we finished second on the ladder?

Port Melbourne's ground is the MCG of the VFL competition, every young player dreams of running the
pristine expanses of the Port Melbourne ground followed by a quick trip to the South Melbourne
market for some home made steamed dim sims with sauce.