Review Round 15, 2025 - Geelong vs. Brisbane Lions

[Lets Roar like '44]

McLachlan 8 touches, a speccy and an intercept mark. Will build his confidence. Might not be a regular starter but slowly but surely getting better.

 

[Tricky Dicky]

I know Starc is good, but I got to see him live and up close in the 1st and 3rd quarters.
An even better player than perhaps I'd realised. So solid in all aspects of the game. Fantastic decision making and judgement. And the way he kicks the ball long out of the backline, kapow !

 

[Tricky Dicky]

briztoon great post
Raynor = total beast

 

[briztoon]

Lots of our play last night was exciting to watch just like some of our best last year.
You have to be fairly brave to regularly go inside on that narrow ground.
McCluggage was great at this last night and a few others also.
An off kick and you just about concede a goal to the Cats.

It really was a great team effort.
Two of our KPF did not kick a goal but rarely got out marked. The other kicked 5.1 replicating the same score as last week.
Charlie had 2 hard running shots on goal, both out on the full so did not affect his accuracy %, but played well in other arears. A much better effort.
Rayner the bull and Bailey the elusive that did not get caught this week.
Ten marks to Andrews and Berry and 10 tackles to Dunkley
Tackles inside 50 a huge improvement Lions 12 Cats 7

Lions got to 110 marks (Cats 81) but last night it was a quicker ball movement from that point. Way quicker than the last few games.

The heat map is very telling on how the Lions restricted the Cats to the boundary while our possessions was concentrated in the middle and both wings. I can't get this on my PC anymore so unable to put it up here.

I don't believe either of Charlie's out on the full shots were from hard running. I'm sure the second was from scrapping for the ball from congestion and having a blind shot pivoting over the shoulder, and I think the first was from something similar.

However I give Charlie proper credit for a change in attitude this whole game. It was noted by the commentators that Charlie had an off night in terms of shots on goal, but he was a big energizer bunny and cheerleader on field for all his team mates.

Sunny Land must have had a good talk to Charlie during the week about his on field attitude.

 

[Section 5]

I don't believe either of Charlie's out on the full shots were from hard running. I'm sure the second was from scrapping for the ball from congestion and having a blind shot pivoting over the shoulder, and I think the first was from something similar.

However I give Charlie proper credit for a change in attitude this whole game. It was noted by the commentators that Charlie had an off night in terms of shots on goal, but he was a big energizer bunny and cheerleader on field for all his team mates.

Sunny Land must have had a good talk to Charlie during the week about his on field attitude.

Hard running a wrong choice of words.
I just wanted his two shots not to sound like a normal shot on goal that went out on the full
They were difficult to get right but (normal Charlie) would have got those both at least scoring be it point or goal.

 

[twhowler]

He also probably looked better because we actually put pressure on up the ground.

The pressure is always a factor i agree

I just think Harris is a bit lost this year as to what he is meant to be doing. Wouldn’t even play on Hogan closely. I think we would benefit from playing on the best key forward especially now Payne is gone.

 

[Lockie]

What an experience being at the game live last night. Atmosphere awesome in the lions end behind the goals. What i took out of the game last night was how Brisbane were not rushed or just blazed away with disposal. We just held onto the ball just that little longer to make better decisions by hand and foot that cut geelong up so many times.

Yes atmosphere behind the goals was fabulous. Loved when Rayner gave us a clap for our support at one stage during the game.

 

[davemc_lions]

Yes atmosphere behind the goals was fabulous. Loved when Rayner gave us a clap for our support at one stage during the game.

Yes was a fun game to go to.. Those waving the white flag from the start vs those cheering and having a great night.
Was not so fun drive home with road works

Probably could of given a top 10 this week
I think Fort grown a lot over getting a run and did lots of good things around the ground.
Harris was just on.. Cats play similar to us so them kicking everything to Harris was like what we do with Gawn etc
I do wonder having Starc, Answerth, Wilmot and Zorko helps with speed out of backline. Although against taller teams we prob have to go three talls.
Morris is a gun. I said that from when I saw him first play. Hope we lock him in. Someone who you count on to mark it been missing for years.
Kai had a great game.. Charlie chased and chased. ok no goals although led to a few.
Berry was huge and Dunks as well.
Jasper is another young gun.
Both the Ashcrofts are silky.
Rayner had that game when you think he clicked.. Hope he continues on
Neale tagged again although then Clugga steps up. You cannot tag them all

You think we missing Payne/Gardiner and Ah-Chee we had 61 tackles over double last week.

 

[Nuggo]

Are Geelong our bunnies . Played well, real well. Forward fifty entries and work rate of our forwards was top notch. Harris 'The Wall' down back was massive. Our next game will really tells us where we are at. Can we maintain the rage or drop off again. Shame about Payne, would have been handy come finals. A tall forward line could be our Achilles heal at the moment.

 

[braddsey]

I do wonder if Neale is carrying something though... his output has been down for a little while now. Clug has been getting the tag at times too so it seems a little odd...

Lachie did have an upper leg issue last night. He had a little grab at it in the first half, and had a heat wrap on it at half time.

 

[braddsey]

Bit of love for Willmot. He and Jaspa are silky smooth.

BTW did anyone’s Kayo video splutter and fart in the 4th qtr?

Yes on the love for Wilmot and Jaspa.
Totally on the kayo shit in the 4th quarter. it was like watching with a strobe light... the audio was fine, but the picture kept stuttering every second. Restarted my app twice, didn't help.

 

[braddsey]

Amusingly Cotton On covered the cost of the 40k white t shirts.

We’ve got a long way to go to match the cats’ rortz. Still the GOAT.

Very nice of them to provide the opposition with "we surrender" flags to wave in the air prior to the match.

 

[bato]

My thoughts about the game summed up in one photo.

 

[M Malice]

My thoughts about the game summed up in one photo.

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Another iconic sporting moment from Logan Morris.

 

[joe444]

I do have the ulterior motive of a tiny question, but

• Super impressed with the physicality of Cam Rayner in particular. Always thought that was a knock on him. A couple of times he really threw himself in, which is good because he has the physique to do it.
• I'll leave it up to you to discuss whether Hipwood deserves to be on the chopping block, but for now I'd say Logan Morris is The Future.
• In order for Geelong to find a way to beat you, it actually isn't about finding a way around Harris Andrews
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  Harris Andrews

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  29

  Ht

  200cm

  Wt

  98kg

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  Def

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  Season

  Last 5

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  12.8

  3star

  K

  7.4

  3star

  HB

  5.4

  4star

  M

  5.6

  5star

  T

  1.6

  4star

  MG

  151.7

  2star

  D

  17.0

  4star

  K

  9.0

  4star

  HB

  8.0

  4star

  M

  4.0

  4star

  T

  2.0

  3star

  D

  9.8

  3star

  K

  5.0

  2star

  HB

  4.8

  4star

  M

  3.4

  4star

  T

  1.6

  4star

  MG

  94.0

  2star

  , but about the player who Brisbane trust to act as the second element of the defensive wall. Last night it was Lester. In round 3 it was Payne. I'd also like to play you in a game where Tom Stewart isn't injured in the first quarter, too.

And the tiny question: what was Darcy Fort

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Darcy Fort

Age

32

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204cm

Wt

98kg

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Ruck

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8.6

2star

K

5.8

2star

HB

2.9

3star

CL

2.9

4star

HO

17.8

5star

D

9.2

2star

K

6.0

2star

HB

3.2

2star

CL

3.6

4star

HO

21.2

5star

D

7.6

2star

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5.4

2star

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2.2

2star

CL

2.2

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15.6

5star

getting the frees for? With most of them, I actually couldn't tell. As Lions fan were they the kind of ones you were calling for as soon as you saw them? TIA.

 

[M Malice]

And the tiny question: what was Darcy Fort getting the frees for? With most of them, I actually couldn't tell. As Lions fan were they the kind of ones you were calling for as soon as you saw them? TIA.

Ruck frees are a lottery in every game, most of the time even the 2 ruckmen look bewildered as to which of them is getting the free kick.

Unless it is something blatant like a shove in the back I have no idea which way the free is going.

 

[Lets Roar like '44]

I do have the ulterior motive of a tiny question, but

• Super impressed with the physicality of Cam Rayner in particular. Always thought that was a knock on him. A couple of times he really threw himself in, which is good because he has the physique to do it.
• I'll leave it up to you to discuss whether Hipwood deserves to be on the chopping block, but for now I'd say Logan Morris is The Future.
• In order for Geelong to find a way to beat you, it actually isn't about finding a way around Harris Andrews, but about the player who Brisbane trust to act as the second element of the defensive wall. Last night it was Lester. In round 3 it was Payne. I'd also like to play you in a game where Tom Stewart isn't injured in the first quarter, too.

And the tiny question: what was Darcy Fort getting the frees for? With most of them, I actually couldn't tell. As Lions fan were they the kind of ones you were calling for as soon as you saw them? TIA.

I’m super impressed you waited so long to wait for the salt to flow from your eyes. Well done to you.

 

[Zacs_Magic_Tooth]

I do have the ulterior motive of a tiny question, but

• Super impressed with the physicality of Cam Rayner in particular. Always thought that was a knock on him. A couple of times he really threw himself in, which is good because he has the physique to do it.
• I'll leave it up to you to discuss whether Hipwood deserves to be on the chopping block, but for now I'd say Logan Morris is The Future.
• In order for Geelong to find a way to beat you, it actually isn't about finding a way around Harris Andrews, but about the player who Brisbane trust to act as the second element of the defensive wall. Last night it was Lester. In round 3 it was Payne. I'd also like to play you in a game where Tom Stewart isn't injured in the first quarter, too.

And the tiny question: what was Darcy Fort getting the frees for? With most of them, I actually couldn't tell. As Lions fan were they the kind of ones you were calling for as soon as you saw them? TIA.

Does anyone know what ruckman get frees for?

 

[thedigger]

The "Best" of the night Was seeing all the Geelong mob laying back in their seats with their arms folded!!!

 

[joe444]

I’m super impressed you waited so long to wait for the salt to flow from your eyes. Well done to you.

Learning from the best, pal:

 

[Elixuh]

I do have the ulterior motive of a tiny question, but

• Super impressed with the physicality of Cam Rayner in particular. Always thought that was a knock on him. A couple of times he really threw himself in, which is good because he has the physique to do it.
• I'll leave it up to you to discuss whether Hipwood deserves to be on the chopping block, but for now I'd say Logan Morris is The Future.
• In order for Geelong to find a way to beat you, it actually isn't about finding a way around Harris Andrews, but about the player who Brisbane trust to act as the second element of the defensive wall. Last night it was Lester. In round 3 it was Payne. I'd also like to play you in a game where Tom Stewart isn't injured in the first quarter, too.

And the tiny question: what was Darcy Fort getting the frees for? With most of them, I actually couldn't tell. As Lions fan were they the kind of ones you were calling for as soon as you saw them? TIA.

Ruck frees rarely make sense. Max Gawns infringes basically every contest of his career, never called.

 

[Mr Ripper]

Yeah, both rucks cheat at every contest, but if the ump only sees one of them infringing, he’s beholden to penalise them.

Ruck contests are a blight on the game.

 

[Big Sauce 21]

Yeah, both rucks cheat at every contest, but if the ump only sees one of them infringing, he’s beholden to penalise them.

Ruck contests are a blight on the game.

Just penalize high contact and let them go at it.

 

[Mr Ripper]

Just penalize high contact and let them go at it.

Yuk. Gotta have some sort of finesse.

 

[Saucery]

I have my doubts as to what advantage Geelong's soft run home gives them. Finishing top is nice and all but it's called the minor premier for a reason. Not playing against the other real contenders pre finals will leave them with little gauge on their form and less conditioning against the best teams in the league. Could be a poison chalice come the pointy end.