Autopsy AFL 2023 First Elimination Final - Carlton v Sydney Fri Sept 8th 7:50pm EST MCG)

[JyeDye]

Neither of the ARC calls were even umpire's call. They were both determined to be conclusive behinds, because they were. Weird thing to be blaming.

 

[Ice-Wolf]

Neither of the ARC calls were even umpire's call. They were both determined to be conclusive behinds, because they were. Weird thing to be blaming.

Not that it would have changed the result as the Umpires Calls were points but their was no way either of them were actually conclusive they should have both been deemed Umpires Call.

 

[Kobe Gryant]

We just lost a game because of hometown umpiring and I'm here laughing at how you all think you're world beaters again. All things considered I think I'm handling it better than I expected.

Blues led all night, thoroughly deserved the win.

The bigger issue is the Swans struggling to bring their best in the games that count. Got nothing to do with umpiring.

Gulden's a jet, but he can only carry you so far.

 

[Corn Cobbers]

The gap between errol and daicos isn't as big as what people seem to think. He's getting close to being a top 5 player in the league

Thought Errol was below his best last night, but still had a blinder, probably BOG

Beast

 

[Kobe Gryant]

Yep, if Daicos keeps working hard he could close that gap on Errol.

You'll get laughed at but it's really not that outlandish.

The kid is star. Runs all day, stands in the hole for his marks despite his height, kicking is elite most of the time.

They'll both be Brownlow medalists one day. Going to be a pleasure to watch for years to come for neutrals.

 

[Kobe Gryant]

Sydney can hold their heads high. At least they made a final unlike Geelong.

We've seen 4 flags in 16 years. Any sane Geelong supporter is just enjoying watching finals without stress right now. Awesome opening two games.

As for the Swans, not sure about heads held high....that finals record is looking pretty dicey now.

 

[westie]

Funny how the two finals have gone so far, Pies only won because Demons couldn't kick straight.

Yep, pressure will do that. Well done.

 

[JyeDye]

Not that it would have changed the result as the Umpires Calls were points but their was no way either of them were actually conclusive they should have both been deemed Umpires Call.

Did you see the first one? The whole ball changed direction after being touched. The second one I agree was closer.

 

[Superstar swan]

Moaning over arc results is benign. Don't to rely on a contentios review? Get a little more on the kick. Unfortunately that's footy

 

[carlton_99]

Moaning over arc results is benign. Don't to rely on a contentios review? Get a little more on the kick. Unfortunately that's footy

Still, the technology is clearly not good enough. I honestly think the AFL avoid upgrading it because they like the controversy.

 

[Superstar swan]

Still, the technology is clearly not good enough. I honestly think the AFL avoid upgrading it because they like the controversy.

It isn't, but it's just part of a long list of issues that are not up to standard in the afl. If it doesn't directly make them money, they won't bother fixing it.

I'm more concerned about the pathetic fixturing imbalances than goal reviews. The fact we can have a team nearly make finals because they scraped across the line in 4 games against North and wce is laughable

 

[carlton_99]

It isn't, but it's just part of a long list of issues that are not up to standard in the afl. If it doesn't directly make them money, they won't bother fixing it.

I'm more concerned about the pathetic fixturing imbalances than goal reviews. The fact we can have a team nearly make finals because they scraped across the line in 4 games against North and wce is laughable

I guess total fixture parity is almost impossible unless you play everyone once or twice (home and away). Can't see the AFL going with either

 

[RUNVS]

Moaning over arc results is benign. Don't to rely on a contentios review? Get a little more on the kick. Unfortunately that's footy

I really wish the AFL would change the rule so if the ball gets lightly touched by a finger or brushes a post but it still goes through it is a goal. Would solve 90% of goal review issues.

 

[carlton_99]

I really wish the AFL would change the rule so if the ball gets lightly touched by a finger or brushes a post but it still goes through it is a goal. Would solve 90% of goal review issues.

Issue then becomes what is considered "lightly touched"...?

 

[RUNVS]

Issue then becomes what is considered "lightly touched"...?

One that does not cause a deviation in the balls trajectory, or it is so minor the ball went in basically the same place anyway. I think there would be far fewer issues with this change as how often does a finger touch change the balls direction enough to change it from going through for a goal or not.

 

[Kobe Gryant]

One that does not cause a deviation in the balls trajectory, or it is so minor the ball went in basically the same place anyway. I think there would be far fewer issues with this change as how often does a finger touch change the balls direction enough to change it from going through for a goal or not.

It would cause as many issues as it would solve.

You're almost better off going the way of Soccer and just bringing in 'own goals'

Would remove the deliberate rushed behind issue as well.

 

[YeoShuey]

We didn't get Stevic, Williamson or Rosebury so I will take that as a win re umpiring.

If we had Williamson I would put the house on the Swans.

Watch all 3 of them umpire the Carlton vs Melbourne match next week

 

[Truetiger]

I'm dying to find out how this went!

Lol I will admit I have said it a lot during the season. Carlton continue to prove me wrong.

 

[bigm386]

Watch all 3 of them umpire the Carlton vs Melbourne match next week

Wouldn't even bother watching the game if that was the case.

 

[Blues_Man]

Like last night I don't think either side really played well.

I think we took it to them in the second half, but we were coming from too far back and a few shanks at goal didn't help. It wasn't as much of a choke as Melbourne last night but I think a side like GWS probably run over Carlton.

As for Carlton, you can tell that they hadn't played finals for a decade. Did great initially but when we kicked a few their structure went to pot. Were lucky we couldn't land a winning punch.

Yeah i accept your shanks and counter with Harry's two shockers from 5 metres out

 

[Blues_Man]

One of the most underwhelming finals win in living memory

Umpires are a disgrace to the game

Carlton very very lucky

When the discussion turns to finals , listen well to the Essendon supporter

 

[Blues_Man]

That would be good, bigfooty be empty after Pies flog you lol

Like they flogged us last game ?

 

[Blues_Man]

Swans kick straight they win by 3-4 goals. That simple.

If your grandmother had balls she'd be your grandfather. That simple

 

[Bloody]

Like they flogged us last game ?

Wins a final, Saturday night and this is what you doing with yourself lol

 

[ApplecrossWC]

Imagine throwing stones, barracking for North…

The team I support is irrelevant