Review Round 22,2024 - Brisbane Lions vs. GWS

[Perrip]

A calf was it?
I heard a stress fracture in his fibula or something?

Yep. "...Bruce Reville who is expected to miss the next three weeks after scans on Wednesday revealed stress reaction in his fibula."

 

[lionshine]

A calf was it?
I heard a stress fracture in his fibula or something?

That was the one.

 

[M Malice]

Disappointing loss after what was a masterclass in the 1st quarter(reminiscent of the Blues in Opening round)... apart from accuracy of course.

After some overnight reflection I am not too disturbed by the loss, this is an extremely close competition and very hard to stay at the top of your game for an extended period, 9 wins on the trot and a loss was "due" IMO.

Reset now for a tilt at the flag, win our remaining 2 games and we almost certainly finish 3rd/4th, looking at the remaining fixtures for the teams in the hunt I think the Swans and Cats end up the top 2, I would be more than confident that at our best we can beat either of those sides away in a Qualifying Final.

Lllllllllllllliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiooooooooonnnnnnnnsssssssssss!

 

[Section 5]

Jo is better when he gets time in the ruck.
He is around the ball more and can get his hands on the footy.
When fulltime forward he can get starved of actually getting his hands on the ball.
I believe in Joes case this leads to fumbles and stray kicking.
However, until Hippy returns he will most likely be stuck forward.
Maybe that should change if Hippy is out again this week, even if it is limited time in the ruck.

He is still kicking goals each week with our forward line disrupted and no real ruck time in the past 3 weeks.
Suns 10 Disposals 2.2 We won by 28 points
Saints 18 disposals 4.3 We won by 85 points, so the ball was in the forward line a lot more.
Giants 7 disposals 2.1 We lost by 18. Joe only had 2 disposals in the last half and only 3 in the last 3 quarters.

 

[Dalions]

Disappointing loss after what was a masterclass in the 1st quarter(reminiscent of the Blues in Opening round)... apart from accuracy of course.

After some overnight reflection I am not too disturbed by the loss, this is an extremely close competition and very hard to stay at the top of your game for an extended period, 9 wins on the trot and a loss was "due" IMO.

Reset now for a tilt at the flag, win our remaining 2 games and we almost certainly finish 3rd/4th, looking at the remaining fixtures for the teams in the hunt I think the Swans and Cats end up the top 2, I would be more than confident that at our best we can beat either of those sides away in a Qualifying Final.

Lllllllllllllliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiooooooooonnnnnnnnsssssssssss!

Just a bump in the road.

 

[Squizz89]

To the eye test it seems since Will has come back & Cam seemingly getting more mid minutes, that Berry’s minutes in the guts have come back a bit. I’m not sure I’m totally on board with that. Berry playing as a full time mid has shown the capability of being a match winner both offensively and defensively.

I’m not sure what the answer is as it’s hard to fit everyone in, but I think against the best big bodied mids we need him in there full time.

 

[Nathan Barley]

To the eye test it seems since Will has come back & Cam seemingly getting higher mid minutes, that Berry’s minutes in the guts have come back a bit. I’m not sure I’m totally on board with that. Berry playing as a full time mid has shown the capability of being a match winner both offensively and defensively.

I’m not sure what the answer is as it’s hard to fit everyone in, but I think against the best big bodied mids we need him in there full time.

Biggest question is the defensive side because Ashcroft and Rayner offer little

Berry has been good on the wing though

 

[Dalions]

Jo is better when he gets time in the ruck.
He is around the ball more and can get his hands on the footy.
When fulltime forward he can get starved of actually getting his hands on the ball.
I believe in Joes case this leads to fumbles and stray kicking.
However, until Hippy returns he will most likely be stuck forward.
Maybe that should change if Hippy is out again this week, even if it is limited time in the ruck.

He is still kicking goals each week with our forward line disrupted and no real ruck time in the past 3 weeks.
Suns 10 Disposals 2.2 We won by 28 points
Saints 18 disposals 4.3 We won by 85 points, so the ball was in the forward line a lot more.
Giants 7 disposals 2.1 We lost by 18. Joe only had 2 disposals in the last half and only 3 in the last 3 quarters.

The more the ball is in Joes hands the better imo.
Need Hippy back asap

 

[M Malice]

To the eye test it seems since Will has come back & Cam seemingly getting higher mid minutes, that Berry’s minutes in the guts have come back a bit. I’m not sure I’m totally on board with that. Berry playing as a full time mid has shown the capability of being a match winner both offensively and defensively.

I’m not sure what the answer is as it’s hard to fit everyone in, but I think against the best big bodied mids we need him in there full time.

Could not agree more, Jarrod was so so good in the guts.

Solution could be to get Harry Sharp in on the wing, who goes out is the million dollar question.

 

[Squizz89]

Biggest question is the defensive side because Ashcroft and Rayner offer little

Berry has been good on the wing though

Yeah I’m wondering if he could be the one to go in there when those two have their run. Those 2 can just hunt the ball whilst Berry is the designated defensive mid.

Whilst his form has been fine out on the wing he was a big reason for our original turnaround in form during the middle of the year playing on ball.

 

[Dalions]

Could not agree more, Jarrod was so so good in the guts.

Solution could be to get Harry Sharp in on the wing, who goes out is the million dollar question.

Was really surprised we didn’t pull that string yesterday.
It appeared to me that we made no real changes yesterday when clearly things weren’t working.

 

[bungalow_bill]

The pre finals bye will probably be a good thing this year.

 

[jjami15]

Another thing I noticed at 3 quarter time was the Giants were in a very tight huddle, our lads not so. They’re little things but you be around footy enough it is evident. They were just hungrier.

 

[bungalow_bill]

Score reminds me somewhat of the 2008 GF. 23 behinds to 7!

 

[Donald Trump]

End of a 9 game streak... Not the end of the world.
Hipwood would have been the difference. He's in my best 22... By a fair way TBH.
He's either in for Joyce with or without Paine, forward or back.
We will want to win the next 2, and finish in a position on the ladder that reflects where we are.... In reality.
#top FOUR.#MYEARHURTS

 

[Lions Flag 2020]

I haven’t watched the game. How did Smith go?

 

[Tom14]

I remember hearing that Martin was good friends with Cal Ah Chee when they were both at the Suns. Maybe Cal can play recruiting agent.

Martin already injured again today. Not a player that can be trusted (and he has always over promised and under delivered).

 

[MSB ROYS]

Could Harry Sharp play on the speedy half forwards? Do we have any other options?

 

[Nathan Barley]

Could Harry Sharp play on the speedy half forwards? Do we have any other options?

Answerth

 

[MSB ROYS]

Answerth

Is he quick enough and/or would rely on footy smarts?

We have to try something.

 

[Squizz89]

Answerth

Ho did he go in the ressies today? Think we really need the extra small lockdown defender come finals time. Straight swap for Brain if his form warrants it I think.

 

[Nathan Barley]

Is he quick enough and/or would rely on foot smarts?

We have to try something.

I mean nobody is faster than Jones

 

[MSB ROYS]

I mean nobody is faster than Jones

Was thinking we need a good runner playing goal side/ side by side rather than in front and zoning. Can't let Jones get over the back or lose sight of him.

 

[T Rick]

Jo is better when he gets time in the ruck.
He is around the ball more and can get his hands on the footy.
When fulltime forward he can get starved of actually getting his hands on the ball.
I believe in Joes case this leads to fumbles and stray kicking.
However, until Hippy returns he will most likely be stuck forward.
Maybe that should change if Hippy is out again this week, even if it is limited time in the ruck.

He is still kicking goals each week with our forward line disrupted and no real ruck time in the past 3 weeks.
Suns 10 Disposals 2.2 We won by 28 points
Saints 18 disposals 4.3 We won by 85 points, so the ball was in the forward line a lot more.
Giants 7 disposals 2.1 We lost by 18. Joe only had 2 disposals in the last half and only 3 in the last 3 quarters.

Joe came to the boundary line and had an at length discussion with somebody on the bench in the last quarter - I couldn't see who he was talking to but assume Fages...it lasted a while and was unusual. Must have been after a goal given the amount of time he spent there.

 

[Pride of lions]

I just think Jack Martin would be a terrible list management decision personally.

Always injured with soft tissue injuries. No chance we would want him imo.