Game Day 2021 AFL Grand Final: Melbourne vs Bulldogs @ Perth Stadium, 25th September

[Kapers]

I think people are mistaking breakaway with speed. You don't need to be fast, Petracca wasn't faster than many others, he read the ball better and put his body in the right position to run. Much like Kennedy running through the North Melbournes midfield, it wasn't speed, but elite body positioning.

I thought Petracca was cleaner and faster above the shoulder than any other mid, but he's wasnt faster through leg speed.

 

[Ticky009]

I like (but will not happen) Wheatley's suggestion that every 4th grand final should be rotated interstate.

Whateley questions "narrow-minded" and "very Victorian" Grand Final hosting deal

“I felt it at the time."

www.sen.com.au

That deal was disgusting and stinks of compromised boys club shenanigans, I bet Eddie had his sticky paws all over it.

 

[mtooler]

 

[LukeParkerno1]

That deal was disgusting and stinks of compromised boys club shenanigans, I bet Eddie had his sticky paws all over it.

As long it’s not at night please

 

[tombomb]

As long it’s not at night please

I was so bored yesterday afternoon, I found myself flicking it over the rugby league.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

I was so bored yesterday afternoon, I found myself flicking it over the rugby league.

Having to stay half sober on GF day sucks lol

 

[bedford]

I didnt pay too much attention to his tap work, but i thought gawn had a shocker, particularly early, he was just out of sync. He was failing to have an impact, english was getting the better of him at times, then up forward he spoiled fritchs (sp?) mark, luckily for the dees he sprung back up and collected the ball cleanly and goaled. He was amazing in that game. Gawn just seemed unlike his usual dominating self.

Although, the Melbourne midfield dominated, so he obviously did a lot right, just a level below what I would have expected from him in a GF. Luckily his teammates showed up in a big way.

Jackson was playing well in the middle , so Max just went wherever he could help out . A shocker you say , maybe go to specsavers !

 

[bedford]

I didnt pay too much attention to his tap work, but i thought gawn had a shocker, particularly early, he was just out of sync. He was failing to have an impact, english was getting the better of him at times, then up forward he spoiled fritchs (sp?) mark, luckily for the dees he sprung back up and collected the ball cleanly and goaled. He was amazing in that game. Gawn just seemed unlike his usual dominating self.

Although, the Melbourne midfield dominated, so he obviously did a lot right, just a level below what I would have expected from him in a GF. Luckily his teammates showed up in a big way.

MAX HAD 7 POSSESIONS IN THE 1ST Q and 7 in the 2nd , doubled the hit outs of the bulldogs

 

[SBD Gonzalez]

I was so bored yesterday afternoon, I found myself flicking it over the rugby league.

Fortunately that was a great game.

 

[GoTheSwannies]

A lot of talk about Petracca, and rightly so. But fu** me Brayshaw’s game was good. A real tough grand final performance.

I'd never paid attention to Brayshaw previously, but I had a look at his stats leading into the GF and noticed his disposals increased in close games, so the stats suggested he was made of stern stuff. And he certainky delivered on the big stage. Likewise petracca, the stats showed he was a leader when the whips are cracking, and his GF performance proved that (beyond expectation).

The real surprise for me was Salem, his stats didn't stack up as well as the other 2, but he was definitely critical (along with Fritsch, and Oliver) in getting the game going the Dees way. Was very calm and level headed in defence and was the architect of a lot of their drive forward.

Got a lot of respect for all 3 after that performance. Likewise Fritsch, but I already knew he was a star.

 

[ScottBo]

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Am I the only one jumpy everytime I see your Chad flag avatar? No doubt a by-product of the Dawson affair and having Crows supporters dropping by like they are his new partner, always keen to stress they are keeping the house but there’s a crappy car coming your way. And you’ll be happy with it.

 

[caesar88]

Petracca is not quick, he just gets himself clear of the contest by keeping his feet and his balance. He runs hard to get that space for himself, something more players lacking obvious speed could all be capable of if they had the composure to do it, rather than panic-disposing of the ball.

A lot of very good mids not blessed with discernible speed have that composure to run hard with the ball and get themselves in the clear. Bontempelli, Pendlebury, Mundy etc have made some pretty speedy mids look like sloths over the years by simply keeping their composure and their balance when they get the ball.

 

[Kapers]

I'm just so impressed with how many Melbourne players stepped up.

Honestly, there were a few passengers in the Demons camp, but their leaders were insanely good.

 

[Kapers]

Petracca is not quick, he just gets himself clear of the contest by keeping his feet and his balance. He runs hard to get that space for himself, something more players lacking obvious speed could all be capable of if they had the composure to do it, rather than panic-disposing of the ball.

A lot of very good mids not blessed with discernible speed have that composure to run hard with the ball and get themselves in the clear. Bontempelli, Pendlebury, Mundy etc have made some pretty speedy mids look like sloths over the years by simply keeping their composure and their balance when they get the ball.

Just last year Melbourne was criticised for having a slow midfield and being too one-note.

Speed in the midfield is 80% composure, 19% body position, 1% speed. You could be the slowest bloke on the park, but if you know where the ball is going to go, and when you should run/handball/kick, you'll look like Usain Bolt.

 

[Tedeski]

I'm just so impressed with how many Melbourne players stepped up.

Honestly, there were a few passengers in the Demons camp, but their leaders were insanely good.

They are a likeable team. The playing group don't have big heads so it was pleasant to see.

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

They are a likeable team. The playing group don't have big heads so it was pleasant to see.

Aye.

The other mob have a heap of helium heads.

 

[bedford]

I'd never paid attention to Brayshaw previously, but I had a look at his stats leading into the GF and noticed his disposals increased in close games, so the stats suggested he was made of stern stuff. And he certainky delivered on the big stage. Likewise petracca, the stats showed he was a leader when the whips are cracking, and his GF performance proved that (beyond expectation).

The real surprise for me was Salem, his stats didn't stack up as well as the other 2, but he was definitely critical (along with Fritsch, and Oliver) in getting the game going the Dees way. Was very calm and level headed in defence and was the architect of a lot of their drive forward.

Got a lot of respect for all 3 after that performance. Likewise Fritsch, but I already knew he was a star.

Had a good look at what Max did yet ?

 

[The King!]

Max was ordinary at times but played ok imo

Made some dumb errors when dogs on top

 

[bedford]

Max was ordinary

Made some dumb errors when dogs on top

One of your worst 2 liners ever

 

[RW]

Love this photo

 

[caesar88]

Max was ordinary at times but played ok imo

Made some dumb errors when dogs on top

Gawn literally spoon-fed Melbourne's mids all night. I think people were expecting a repeat of his prelim performance which was never gonna happen.

 

[The King!]

Gawn literally spoon-fed Melbourne's mids all night. I think people were expecting a repeat of his prelim performance which was never gonna happen.

I just wanted to annoy bedford who seems to love Gawn more than he loves any of us

 

[bedford]

I just wanted to annoy bedford who seems to love Gawn more than he loves any of us

Got the same hairstyle as you ! and yes i do love him . Sadly his mentor and coach passed away suddenly at a footy game 3 years ago

 

[The King!]

Got the same hairstyle as you ! and yes i do love him . Sadly his mentor and coach passed away suddenly at a footy game 3 years ago

He seems quality person

 

[bedford]

He seems quality person

Yep has never forgotten his club and school and team mates