Review Round 9, 2024 - Adelaide vs. Brisbane Lions

[martinson]

Don't get the pile on into McKenna at all.

He's undercooked so his disposal is a bit off right now but to question his commitment is wrong.

There's a couple of others who are getting plenty who have been liabilities most weeks.

 

[Nathan Barley]

Reville 53% TOG today. He’s shown some really good signs but might need a week off to rest.

Looked like he cramped in the last as well

 

[luthor]

It's sickening that Harris doesn't even rate a mention in the media when they are talking AA.

He's been the Rock of Gibraltar down back . Just superb and just doesn't get beaten one on one,

That so-called "howler" of his tonight was more plain bad luck than a real howler. He got scragged on his kick at the last moment and had the misfortune of miskicking it straight to Rankine's breadbasket. I don't think HA could have done that if he tried.

Cal was great apart from missing a soda first up but the player who's really come on in the last 4-5 weeks is Jerry..

He seems to have at last developed into the player I hoped he would become when we first drafted him.

 

[M Malice]

It's sickening that Harris doesn't even rate a mention in the media when they are talking AA.

He's been the Rock of Gibraltar down back . Just superb and just doesn't get beaten one on one,

That so-called "howler" of his tonight was more plain bad luck than a real howler. He got scragged on his kick at the last moment and had the misfortune of miskicking it straight to Rankine's breadbasket. I don't think HA could have done that if he tried.

Cal was great apart from missing a soda first up but the player who's really come on in the last 4-5 weeks is Jerry..

He seems to have at last developed into the player I hoped he would become when we first drafted him.

Hopefully Rayner ends up on the same sort of timeline and eventually gets there as well.

 

[Thedeftouch]

It's sickening that Harris doesn't even rate a mention in the media when they are talking AA.

He's been the Rock of Gibraltar down back . Just superb and just doesn't get beaten one on one,

That so-called "howler" of his tonight was more plain bad luck than a real howler. He got scragged on his kick at the last moment and had the misfortune of miskicking it straight to Rankine's breadbasket. I don't think HA could have done that if he tried.

Cal was great apart from missing a soda first up but the player who's really come on in the last 4-5 weeks is Jerry..

He seems to have at last developed into the player I hoped he would become when we first drafted him.

Yep agreed. Aside from the contested marks, my favourite Andrews play was a spoil in the goal square where he was running back with the flight and had to get the perfect jump to avoid giving away a free kick. I don’t think many defenders in the league would have been capable of that one

 

[braddsey]

Sorry mate, don't get me wrong, it was a fantastic game but the draw doesn't help us or them. As far as making finals goes it's more or less the same as a loss. If you see how animated the oppo coach was and everyone else involved you can tell that both teams know this. Draws should be delt with with extra time and or golden goal.

Call me old-fashion. I don’t mind the draw on principle. We’ve finally been in one. 2 points is better than no points, but not as good as 4 points.
You never know this season. Essendon and Collingwood also had a draw - so 2 other sides that we could be close to.

Clearly a win would have been better, but considering the match and our season, i’m still going glass half full.

 

[martinson]

As for the newbies it's not hard to see Brain could be a natural.

Be interested to see whether he can sustain it over a full game at this point but he has some self evident qualities.

Reville could be good . Just needs to build his fitness in the off season.

Morris isn't right up to speed just yet. He's got enough qualities to persevere with for the next 3 or 4 years. Right now I don't think he's any answer to anything , needs to build up , probably gets a game by default. He still looks like a kid.

Sharp is a lot better than what he was so with his tank and pace we have to keep him in for the rest of the year and hope he goes on with it.

 

[Elixuh]

I completely forgot most of our team played 90%+ ToG last week. Plus given how light on we were to defend Rankine and Rachelle etc, I thought we did very well in the end. Obviously our own worst enemies at times, but respect to the players for backing up with a strong performance.

 

[3KZ is Football]

3KZ would have given him a vote due to his total infatuation with all things Froggy

Nah he was rubbish today and he will know it. Payne was brilliant one minute, brain explodingly bad the next, but he did a some great work in the air and gets a pass. Andrews was the same. McKenna could be the worst kick in our side. The defence could be excused somewhat by how poor our midfield was. Got killed in the middle today.

All that said, I want to mention Berry - he was our best by a mile today. A really gutsy effort.

 

[martinson]

I completely forgot most of our team played 90%+ ToG last week. Plus given how light on we were to defend Rankine and Rachelle etc, I thought we did very well in the end. Obviously our own worst enemies at times, but respect to the players for backing up with a strong performance.

Yeah. In the cold light of day we stuck to it and gave ourselves enough chances to win.

Our finishing has been ordinary all year and tonight no exception but as usual nailed a couple of blinders.

I think Ah Chee in the forward line gave us more steadiness in that he snagged a couple that we haven't been getting from anyone else.

 

[Viceregal]

The only thing I liked about the last minutes was that they were played in our forward half so that no frees or 'frees" could decide the game (I knew we wouldn't be getting one)

 

[3KZ is Football]

Match-ups we're keen for

Jake Soligo vs Cam Rayner

Two rising stars of the competition that possess plenty of x-factor and come Sunday afternoon either one could be the difference in helping their side claim a pivotal win. Soligo is fast becoming the engine that makes the Crows midfield go and Rayner, well as Lions fans know, can turn a game right on its head with his power to break through contest and kick clutch goals.

It's going to be one hell of a showdown between these two men and we’re going to be behind Pumbaa all the way as he and our midfield crop look to get the job done. - Lions Website

The Lions publicity department has to stop this nonsense too. Rayner is no ‘rising star’ and was terrible today. They can lose the “Pumba” nonsense too. Ten disposals, no goals and generally stunk it up. He is NOT, repeat NOT a selling point, although my son did say he was “selling” today.

For the record:
Rayner 10 Disposals
Soligo 28 Didposals

 

[M Malice]

Jarrod Berry

7

Jarrod Berry

Age

28

Ht

193cm

Wt

89kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.4

4star

K

8.5

3star

HB

8.9

5star

M

3.9

4star

T

4.2

5star

CL

2.7

4star

D

17.0

4star

K

9.4

4star

HB

7.6

4star

M

3.6

4star

T

5.1

5star

CL

2.9

4star

D

10.6

3star

K

4.4

2star

HB

6.2

4star

M

1.8

2star

T

2.8

5star

CL

0.8

3star

's contract worth will be going up by the week, in career best form for an extended period now, I think some clubs will be reassessing his worthiness as a potential in for 2025... could get some reasonably big offers now.

 

[martinson]

The Lions publicity department has to stop this nonsense too. Rayner is no ‘rising star’ and was terrible today. They can lose the “Pumba” nonsense too. Ten disposals, no goals and generally stunk it up. He is NOT, repeat NOT a selling point, although my son did say he was “selling” today.

For the record:
Rayner 10 Disposals
Soligo 28 Didposals

I just rewatched the last couple of minutes.

Honestly ,does he have something wrong with his eyes ?

Was there to win the game unopposed and put both hands up together and naturally the ball bounced off.

He lacks skill. That's the biggest issue. Why on earth we don't get him in the stoppages of which there were plenty where he can use his best asset ,his strength and burst.

I'm just done with him now . He hardly ever chases. Overrated.

 

[Albi_Mangler]

Happy with the draw. I for one am happy with no extra-time in AFL. I can only image the absolute time-managing garbage we would see in games when scores are tied in the last couple of minutes as teams play for extra-time.

 

[mpal6]

Felt like we lost (drew) it in the middle, and that was basically where we're full strength.

I do wonder whether the lack of pressure and positioning once Adelaide won the ball was dead legs from the last week though. Not sure how much slack (or not) I should be cutting them.

Dawson went to another level in that last quarter. Next time have to be proactive and prepare to move Berry or Dunkley to shut him down.

 

[Nathan Barley]

Dawson went to another level in that last quarter. Next time have to be proactive and prepare to move Berry or Dunkley to shut him down.

Him and Rankine just killed us

 

[mpal6]

I just rewatched the last couple of minutes.

Honestly ,does he have something wrong with his eyes ?

Was there to win the game unopposed and put both hands up together and naturally the ball bounced off.

He lacks skill. That's the biggest issue. Why on earth we don't get him in the stoppages of which there were plenty where he can use his best asset ,his strength and burst.

I'm just done with him now . He hardly ever chases. Overrated.

His shoulders are cooked. That's why we don't play him inside as well as in stoppages.
(let me start a rumor and see if people buy it)

 

[Dirty Bird]

From my perspective.

Neale payne and Andrews your 3 best players.

 

[mpal6]

From my perspective.

Neale payne and Andrews your 3 best players.

Neale had a poor game by his standards. Did not get a clean ball to burst away from the stoppage, was constantly under pressure. That's credit to Adelaide.

 

[luthor]

Nah he was rubbish today and he will know it. Payne was brilliant one minute, brain explodingly bad the next, but he did a sone great work in the air and gets a pass. Andrews was the same. McKenna could be the worst kick in our side. The defence could be excused somewhat by how poor our midfield was. Got killed in the middle today.

All that said, I want to talk mention Berry - he was our best by a mile today. A really gutsy effort.

I'm impressed

You were big enough to admit that Frog had a stinker.

moreover, you're comments on both Payne and Berry were spot on IMO.

Especially Payne. Did some great things then almost immediately undid a few of them with shocking turnovers. He's not skilled enough by hand or foot to play the fast play on game after he takes an intercept mark.

 

[martinson]

Moving on to Hipwood he actually tries hard but again has skill deficiencies.

He generated enough opportunities for himself to have a fair enough game but just didn't finish it off.

Nonetheless he's the best we have at present for his position ,which is a hard one to play, but he's a frustrating player to watch.

Is he ever going to get much better ? It's possible.

 

[Sherrinator]

That holding the ball against McCluggage in the centre square was a joke, no prior opportunity whatsoever, we were 18 up at the time, changed the momentum.

That’s the point!

 

[Tassie4ever]

I just rewatched the last couple of minutes.

Honestly ,does he have something wrong with his eyes ?

Was there to win the game unopposed and put both hands up together and naturally the ball bounced off.

He lacks skill. That's the biggest issue. Why on earth we don't get him in the stoppages of which there were plenty where he can use his best asset ,his strength and burst.

I'm just done with him now . He hardly ever chases. Overrated.

Ref your comment re "eyes". I'm no optometrist [a family member is] I've had the opinion for some time now that Rayner may well have an eyesight problem. He so regularly fumbles even simple receives that it's a logical conclusion.

 

[martinson]

I'm not sure Charlie's foot is right. He skews most of his set shots and can't kick it more than 40 yards . But he was good today ,got up the ground and helped out , he and Ah Chee worked well together.

I'm not worried about Payne's disposal . He tried some things that just didn't quite come off . But overall he is starting to show the elite qualities he showed at the start of last year. His extra height really worried Tex today. Fwiiw I think Payne will be a real gun if we can stay inside his head and tell him to keep going for it.