Autopsy AFL 2021 Finals Week 1 - EF1 Dogs v Bombers Sun August 29th 3:30pm EST (Uni of Tas)

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

I dislike Essendon as much as anyone else, but some of the vicarious gloating from opposition supporters is a bit rich.

Most predicted Dons to be bottom 4-6 this year. Getting bundled out of finals is disappointing, but I think most would have to agree they performed better than expected in 2021.

It how we bundled out that’s made me furious if we lost by 2-3 goal ls I would be fine

 

[Toffee Lion]

Smell the fear…

The only thing I fear of the Dogs is whether the umps show up or not.

 

[hutchy31]

Haven’t read the thread, but presumably a 49 point win with your opponents scoring no goals in the second half was solely down to umpiring.

Anyway, just came here to say that was an impressive season from Essendon and if the game had been dry it’s very possible the result would’ve been different.

Not sure how much we’ve improved since the last few weeks but worked hard and ground out a good win there. Bring on the lions.

 

[Fitzey]

Umps did their best to keep Essendon in it.

I'm amazed a forward line of Schache, English and Naughton beat a top 8 side.
Let alone a side with Lewis Young rucking.

Won’t hold up against a decent side. McInerny will have give the worst ruckman in history a bath next week.

 

[windyhill]

Our bottom 6 wouldn’t make The doggies ressies . Their bottom six would fit comfortably in our starting 22. Plain as day.

 

[La Dispute]

Who was the last team to scrape into 8th spot on 11 wins, pre-Covid?

Wonder how the Bombers are going to back up now the honeymoon period is over and they still don’t have a capable forwardline.

Interesting times ahead.

 

[nipst@r]

That'll be neither of us.

I'm confident itl be one of us. Bombers are closer. Think if we don't fall for the same mistakes and build around Truck, Jones, parish, Merrett, draper, Ridley and get a bit of luck then bombers should have a chance in next 5 years.

 

[Supercoach Bargain]

Shiel almost found a target there

Always looks like he’s doing his own thing.

 

[danster168]

Let's say the shoe was on the other foot and Waterman from Ess got 4 cheap frees that lead to 4 free goals, would Dogs be able to peg back the lead? Highly unlikely as the momentum of the game would've completely shifted. Thats what happened in this game.

I'm glad Melbourne chose Pickett over Weightman in the draft. Pickett gets 4's from the diving judges. Weightman is straight 10's.

 

[mattwa]

Its is just me or is Cody Weightman trying to become the most disliked player in the AFL?

More like top 5 small forwards in the comp. Future is bright with him, marra, naughty and #2 pick Sam Darcy roaming the forward line getting fed by the best midfield in the comp

 

[guruisatiger]

The only thing I fear of the Dogs is whether the umps show up or not.

What about your time keeper is he or she going to turn up ??

 

[Black Saab]

You're correct. The most damaging aspect is coming out of the back half is a bit harder without McStay & Hipwood roaming up to the wing for the contested footy in the air. We saw it last night without McStay, everytime we went to the boundary we had no contests in the air.

Once we get it into the forward line we still have Charlie, Linc & Joe to do damage. So as long as our midfield can get on top, I'm still confident we can kick a winning score.

If you can win the midfield and just keep the ball coming in it will be much harder for the Dogs but some of their big names stood up especially in the second half.

Bont got amongst it in the second qtr today and Treloar came out in the second half. The other noticeable thing was the Dogs played much more like their earlier form in the year as the game went on. That was missing last week against Port despite being in front all day. The Dogs might be getting the Hulk Hogan shakes after looking down and out.

Shaping up to be a cracker.

 

[St 07]

Our bottom 6 wouldn’t make The doggies ressies . Their bottom six would fit comfortably in our starting 22. Plain as day.

Yeah, that's fairly spot on to be honest.

 

[JasRulz63]

Who was the last team to scrape into 8th spot on 11 wins, pre-Covid?

2011 Bombers I reckon.

 

[Supercoach Bargain]

Surprised to see so many one sided players on both sides.

 

[nipst@r]

Who was the last team to scrape into 8th spot on 11 wins, pre-Covid?

Wonder how the Bombers are going to back up now the honeymoon period is over and they still don’t have a capable forwardline.

Interesting times ahead.

Harrison Jones and Tippa didn't play.
Have a bit to work with and few prospects plus draft picks so our fwd line should be okay.

 

[Wosh]

Bay 13 is that way ———>
Match discussion in here please

 

[Romeoh1]

Well played dogs, too good today.
Another year and the bombers will be winning a final.

 

[Red Bull]

Young team and played our hearts out for 3 quarters. Eventually the umpiring just destroys your energy. Fell apart in the last quarter but understandable.

Yep, completely understandable but a very brave performance nonetheless

 

[Doggy]

Won’t hold up against a decent side. McInerny will have give the worst ruckman in history a bath next week.

1. As usual, thanks for the Melbourne concern. Nothing surer.

2. McInerney is a spud himself

3. No guarantee we go in with the same players

4. Worry about your own side

 

[pablo668]

Good win for the Bulldogs, looking a good chance against the Lions next week. Good luck!

Disappointing for Essendon, and the umpiring was crap, but I think there is a lot of upside to their year all in all. Notable improvement and something to build on.
I'll leave it to the Dons fans to say what they need going forward.

 

[WN123]

Post 2004.

Last time you actually MADE finals??

 

[guruisatiger]

Let's say the shoe was on the other foot and Waterman from Ess got 4 cheap frees that lead to 4 free goals, would Dogs be able to peg back the lead? Highly unlikely as the momentum of the game would've completely shifted. Thats what happened in this game.

I'm glad Melbourne chose Pickett over Weightman in the draft. Pickett gets 4's from the diving judges. Weightman is straight 10's.

Hopefully we will get to see them both
On the big day in Perth

 

[Fitzey]

More like top 5 small forwards in the comp. Future is bright with him, marra, naughty and #2 pick Sam Darcy roaming the forward line getting fed by the best midfield in the comp

If you had the best midfield in the comp you’s would of been playing the Dees in Adelaide this weekend gone. On paper they are the best but in reality they aren’t it at the moment.

 

[mattwa]

If you had the best midfield in the comp you’s would of been playing the Dees in Adelaide this weekend gone. On paper they are the best but in reality they aren’t it at the moment.

When 2 of your starting 3 are in the AA team 3 years in a row yea we do have the best mid in the comp