Review Round 13, 2024 - Western Bulldogs vs. Brisbane Lions

[JasRulz63]

Noticed Reville was up to 77% TOG tonight. Seemed to still run out the game OK. Obviously a long way to go with his tank, but being able to play 70%+ helps rotations

 

[jonnobackpocket]

One swallow doesn’t make a summer

So the calls to play him in the 2nds and bring in Ryan or Smith or whoever are fair are they.? It’s a hard roll and when he has a poor game plenty on here smash him- those that call for him to be dropped all the time need to pull their heads in.

 

[Lockie]

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The joys of Melbourne public transport.

Yes I was in that squash - but how good was the LIONS chant to the station and the busker and the crowd singing Country Road. Tonight I would have happily walked home!

 

[3KZ is Football]

Berry was phenomenal tonight! So was our tackle pressure. Lachie Neale

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Lachie Neale

Age

32

Ht

177cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

27.0

5star

K

11.5

4star

HB

15.5

5star

M

4.0

4star

T

3.7

5star

CL

5.9

5star

D

28.3

5star

K

13.9

5star

HB

14.4

5star

M

4.6

4star

T

4.0

5star

CL

5.9

5star

D

12.0

3star

K

4.6

2star

HB

7.4

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

1.0

3star

CL

0.4

3star

had it on a string, Hipwood probably had his best game and Wilmot was strong all match. My new second favourite player, Logan Morris lost no admirers either.

Cameron is down on form in front of the sticks, but he contributed around the ground, as did Rayner. A real TEAM performance.

 

[MacMum]

Well done to every player......they were awesome!

Eric's best game and absolutely love our youngsters, JBez brilliant and the rest of the team played like real Lions....in for the kill!

Was nervous in the last qtr but didn't need to be so sat back and enjoyed that winning feeling we have missed so much.

As has been said....we are back baby!

 

[rye]

the whipping boy crew in berry, mcinerney and hipwood all played excellent games.

liked the intent of a lot of mckenna's kicks even if a couple didnt work out. played a decent game all up but was almost a very good performance.

 

[SpecialBruce]

Rayner was great. Again not dusty, but great pressure at important times. A worthy top 22 player who should not be getting fan hate.

His token one half decent game in 6.

 

[3KZ is Football]

His token one half decent game in 6.

We need Rayner to stand up and dominate against Port Adelaide in a fortnight. That’s a real test for him.

 

[Mr Ripper]

Not getting carried away with that’un. Eric wonderful. Good week for anyone who played well, actually, as they won’t be the chump making way for Beecken.

 

[questeds]

What a great game to watch. Bez was sensational, not only an important tag role but made a difference getting his own ball. Should play this role for the rest of the season. Neale doing Neale things, he is such a gun. Hippy, well done lad, now to keep that confidence alive and string a few together like that.

Also, how exciting are our young boys - Breville, Kai, McMorris, Motty and Fletcher, just so exciting for those coming through.

A great win

 

[matwt73]

I'm calling it now the second QClash this year is for a spot in the finals. Whichever QLD team gets the choccies in round twenty finishes in the eight. There can be only one.

Loving what we are seeing from the younger lads. Hipwood was great, but now needs to produce it again, and again. Berry looking like a bull again.

 

[Happy_Neale]

The Lions chant at half time after Lachies goal on the siren was beautiful to hear

 

[Clarkythelion]

I want to be so excited, jump up and down and yell - WE ARE BACK. But it's just one game, good signs but one good win it's not a saved season. Lets see next week if we find consistency.

Neale, Berry, Big O, Hipwood (just 1 good game this season) Andrews.

Special mention to Logan Morris, the kid has potential and is a regular contributor on the scoreboard, a great debut season so far.

The oh dear, Rayner and Cameron, especially Charlie in this game - all at sea, the pair are just drifting away.

 

[M Malice]

The oh dear, Rayner and Cameron, especially Charlie in this game - all at sea, the pair are just drifting away.

I thought Rayner while not dominating a game peak Dusty/Petracca style was very good last night, played a role and had a few highly skilled moments, one particular visionary handball in between opponents was Vossy like, also kicked a clutch goal when the Bulldogs looked to be gaining some momentum.

Charlie obviously down but he looks to be still putting in very good effort and has not lost his pace, confident it will turn for him.

 

[POBT]

I thought Rayner played his role quite well. Good forward pressure (21 pressure acts, same as Lohmann), hit the scoreboard, linked up play nicely and got his hands on the footy on the occasions he went into the midfield. I think if you judge him on his role, he more than did his job.

 

[jumbojet]

Summing up our win… “ WE’re BACK BABY” “

 

[CarterS]

Zorko 600m gained - what an effort - only 6 votes??

 

[Hollow Knight]

Rayner wasn’t flashy but he was definitely impactful. Physically imposing around the contest at man and ball, carried the ball with pace and he can draw the opponent and flick off the handball to advantage with the best of them.

If games like that were his baseline I’d be very satisfied.

 

[Dalions]

1 great win, but only one!
Need to see consistency from here on out before I get too excited
But that was a great performance right from the start of the game, an aggressive intensity with good quick hands in tight which was fantastic to see as it is usually a weakness.
Berry needs to be given a clear role week in and week out. It seems to really motivate him to have a clearly defined role.
If the midfield can continue to play like that I will get excited.

 

[Dalions]

If games like that were his baseline I’d be very satisfied.

If games like that were the teams baseline I’d be very satisfied.

 

[FFB1]

If Fagan and co. continue to play Berry in shutdown roles we’ll be winning more than we’re losing for the rest of the year

 

[knaf]

I’ve been a Rayner knocker, but I considered him for a vote last night because he played the high half forward role so well. Provided a target but few if any unrealistic attempts at flying for marks against our other forwards. On TV he looked to have a number of second and third efforts; and his defensive pressure looked at least ok. His head really seemed to be in the game.

Please keep it up Cam.l

 

[T Rick]

If Fagan and co. continue to play Berry in shutdown roles we’ll be winning more than we’re losing for the rest of the year

Interesting that Fages mentioned Berry's shoulders as the reason why he has had limited mid-field time up until recently...has been mentioned numerous times here on BF but now confirmed by the Coach.

 

[martinson]

Rayner wasn’t flashy but he was definitely impactful. Physically imposing around the contest at man and ball, carried the ball with pace and he can draw the opponent and flick off the handball to advantage with the best of them.

If games like that were his baseline I’d be very satisfied.

My knock on Cam hasn't been the games where he does little , it's the dropped marks, fumbles and shanked kicks at the times when we need him to step up . More important than the inconsistency.

Last night was one of his best games for the club. He played a team game across 4 quarters and was reasonably sure by hand or foot . Did a bit of bullocking work.

If he could play like that most weeks he cements his spot. I do wonder where he slots in now that Morris seems to have cemented a spot as 3rd tall. We still didn't see him in the back half much last night despite taking some midfield minutes.

 

[Kernel Kurtz]

I want to be so excited, jump up and down and yell - WE ARE BACK. But it's just one game, good signs but one good win it's not a saved season. Lets see next week if we find consistency.

Neale, Berry, Big O, Hipwood (just 1 good game this season) Andrews.

Special mention to Logan Morris, the kid has potential and is a regular contributor on the scoreboard, a great debut season so far.

The oh dear, Rayner and Cameron, especially Charlie in this game - all at sea, the pair are just drifting away.

Yeah poor Charlie ,wasn’t getting near it
Got to break free a bit earlier,not sure
Rayner did pretty good I thought
Nothing out of the ordinary but looked like he was involved and had more than a few moments
That was what should be expected,his baseline, still had a good game.

The biggest surprise was starce
Thought it was one of his best and tbh I had gone off him,another great game.
Hippie, game winning performance along with Locke.
Answerth for McKenna next week.
The only downer for the team was in the game earlier being inside fifties
Turned that around thankfully.
lohmann had dirty slippery hands but still had a great team game, I think a little underrated
Still think Sharp would have been good for us with bez in midfield
Pissing in the wind there.
I also believe with the new interpretation of the rules we did well with the umpires
That is a lottery so I’ll take it when it’s there.
We were the better side unmistakable for sure
Great win