Autopsy Roast & Toast vs Geelong & Changes for The GRAND FINAL vs GWS

[Soberian Tiger]

I was disgusted with the MCG facilities yesterday.
Chris Scott had to front the press after the game without an opportunity to understand the reasons for their loss.

Clearly, the coach's box bathroom lacks a functioning mirror.

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

That was brutal treatment by Dusty! Really showed up Floppa for what he was...a cringe worthy opportunist at best!
Fancy spending money on a player like that!

 

[Dustin Credible]

Just finished the replay, watching Graham run around keeping his right arm close to his body and sometimes looked like he winced when he had to tackle with it. What a legend. Hope there is a way he can play.

Really was incredible... What a team orientated man. He must have known with each extra knock on that shoulder, each tackle, each contest that playing in the grand final that little less likely, and he still gave his all for the team.

Many players wouldn't have both the mental fortitude and selflessness to do that.

In awe.. Future captain of the Tigers.

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[69vintage]

Great effort from all involved with the club last night ,players ,coaches ,behind the scenes staff and fellow tragics at the game .
It's been a f******long day got home at 2.30 up for work at 4.30 and 10 hours into 12 hour shift and the tiger adrenaline is keeping me going .

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[Jono_Hain97]

Bought a ticket to the zoo for next Saturday earlier. Guess I have to cancel it.

You can try and sell it to Brett Deledio

 

[Jono_Hain97]

Out Razor
Out AFL bias

Rather Ray than Matt Stevic

 

[Soberian Tiger]

Lol # Mark Latham

Latham lacks Victorian and AFL-savvy advisors. He should stick to NRL. Otherwise, he would have known that Houli has copped a heavy penalty before despite having a very good record.

Sometimes, it's necessary to bark, but that's barking up the wrong tree.

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

Floppa's dive was better than Rances...

 

[Jono_Hain97]

Anyone who feels like some good comedy to help relax yourself after last night’s stirring win, should watch the Chris Scott press conference. Definitely good for a laugh

 

[Downtown06]

Anyone who feels like some good comedy to help relax yourself after last night’s stirring win, should watch the Chris Scott press conference. Definitely good for a laugh

In the first minute he was already salty as * and looking for an argument with someone to try and take the heat off the game, what a flog

 

[RFCGloryJC]

Savour.

 

[Punt rd end]

They are going to try to get Graham up

 

[joelsyt]

They are going to try to get Graham up

Yep sounds like he may actually be a chance for Saturday.

 

[Tiges1229]

Put $150 on Geelong to win at $3.30 last night, best $150 I've ever spent.

Should have cashed out at 1/2 time , would have won $ and seen us win at same time

 

[RFCGloryJC]

Footy is a rollercoaster of emotions.
Graham I think played first six matches including the GF in 2017.
Now possibly could miss, do not wish to jinx though.

 

[Tiges1229]

How does one close there account here ?

Message chief

 

[Tiges1229]

This could well be an Omen

2016 Tigers recruit Meatball from Gold Coast and win a flag 2017

2018 Tigers recruit Lunch from Gold Coast and possible flag in 2019

 

[Tiges1229]

What did people think of Riolis game ?

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

Didn't sleep much last night. Was totally invested in last night's game, and the buzz lasted until 6:00AM this morning. Posted on this thread last night after returning home - I was elated, but FURIOUS at the standard of umpiring. It was borderline cheating. We had good seats, similar to where we were for the GWS Prelim. Geelong's entrance was quiet - poor turnout for Scat's fans. On the other hand, deafening entrance for the Tigers. "Excited" was not the word. As with all out games against top 4 sides late in the season (Bris X 2, WCE & GWS), the oppo jumps us in the first Quarter. It is a simple "sprint" to the finish line, that will never work in a Marathon. The problem areas we needed to address was to stop their running game, stop the mini diver with dregs from score involvements, and absorb scats clearances when Nank was rucking. Dangerflop was influential as ever, and his staging as Lloyd or Lagonis. Geesook simply didn't allow us to play "the Richmond way" - which was put down to the resolve of their playing group. Lynch and Prestia keep us in the game, and from all the perceived dominance (and dodgy free to dangerflop), the half time deficit for all their efforts was a poor return. The key to us winning was our ability to absorb the kitchen sink, in Geesook's case, the entire Kitchen, and wait out the storm. Geesook arguably played their best half all year. But you need more than that to beat us..

At the half time break, I was surprised at how many Tiger supporters had written us off. Geesook supporters were more excited that moving up the line at Centrelink on Thursdays. High fives everywhere. I just looked at the stats on the phone, and just absorbed the defeatist attitudes around me. See we are the older generation, and we expect to flop harder than a Dangerflop staged mark. FFS - we are a completely different side - heck a different CLUB. Based on the last 5 games, I KNEW 100% we would run over them. They have run their race, now please stand aside, this is not the Corio Velodrome.

The best Geesook could throw at us was eroded in 10 minutes. They had an hour to put us away.. for nothing. Within the first minute of the third quarter, the negative nancys were back on the train. Then, we got our game going. Out non AA midfield clicked. Dusty into beast mode and Prestia was already in God mode. Dangerflop and Duckwood decided to keep Porkins company in the box. Unsighted. The surfie diver was now ineffective completely, and not even Razor Ray, the Garden Gnome, could get him back in the game as Baker had him in the oven, dregs and all. Bolton had a purple patch. Sublime in traffic, and made the right decisions. He has found his place in the side. Short was superb in the third. Again, made GREAT descions and in one passage of play summed up the situation perfectly. Turned back into traffic, switched the ball and off we went. It is the small things like this that is the "Richmond Way". I feel sorry for the Suns, but I thank them from the bottom of my heart - that third quarter had Caddy, Prestia and Lynch involved heavily in turning the tide.

Last quarter was a foregone conclusion. No doubt, anyone that thinks they can beat us needs their best for 4 quarters. NEVER assume players are not contributing when their turn comes. Castagna, Bolton, Short, Broad, Ellis, Rioli all had their moments. Graham - That second half is what Tiger legends are made of. Memories of Sir Francis running around with blood all over his face.. Any comparison whith the gustiest tiger of all is the ultimate compliment.

Cotchin in the middle changed the game in the first 5 minutes of the second half. Premiership Captain and Brownlow Medalist WILLED his team to lift and with Dusty, Prestia, Edwards and Lambert, we made the holy trinity look like altar boys. Lynch is worth every cent and is indeed a liability to any side's plans to match us. What a superstar. Timing leads and taking the ball on it's highest point.

Nank looked sore / tired / sick. Hope he gets up. Soldo - what a find. So happy to see a player we developed from scratch become an import piece of our Premiership chances. THAT defensive mark he took in the last quarter had the entire Geesook players in the vicinity pointing fingers and commencing the blame game. Little things. The Richmond Way.

Houli and edwards - Yes Lynch was the difference between the sides, but both these guys were enormous.

A VERY special thanks to the AFL for not giving Dusty an AA jacket. It has propelled our superstar into 2017 mode and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Who ever we play next week is irrelevent to our chances. We keep playing "the Richmond way", and the structure / system will take care of the results. NEVER think we are out of game. A 40 point turnaround against the minor premiers in a Prelim. Let that sink in.

Unfortunately ;

Out - Graham (inj)
In - Stack or Ross

 

[Tiges1229]

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How did you go at the game watching ? Did you last ?

 

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[JAKLAUGHING]

In the first minute he was already salty as fu** and looking for an argument with someone to try and take the heat off the game, what a flog

Wish a journo would take it up to him for a change...oh mister salty what did you think of Dangerfield's dive better than Rance's?!?!

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

How did you go at the game watching ? Did you last ?

Nope...I bailed out at half time and went home!

 

[DickieKnee]

Wish a journo would take it up to him for a change...oh mister salty what did you think of Dangerfield's dive better than Rance's?!?!

Hey Salty Chris do you think you would have won if it was played at Kitty Litter Park.

 

[O_Grinners17]

You can try and sell it to Brett Deledio