Autopsy AFL 2023 Round 4 - Eagles v Demons Sun April 9th 5:20pm AEST/3:20pm WST (OS)

[Hayes4PM]

Lol, Jonathon Brown with a random drive by on Jesse Hogan

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Jesse Hogan

Age

29

Ht

196cm

Wt

100kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

15.0

4star

K

9.3

4star

HB

5.7

4star

M

6.4

5star

T

1.4

3star

G

1.9

5star

D

10.3

3star

K

6.0

2star

HB

4.3

3star

M

5.3

5star

T

0.0

1star

G

0.0

1star

D

13.0

4star

K

9.0

4star

HB

4.0

3star

M

6.4

5star

T

1.4

4star

G

1.8

5star

there.

 

[twiggy4PM]

That last goal was not what the WCE wanted. Hope they can dig deep in the last or this could get very ugly.
They have done OK for 2 and 1/2 quarters with a team of kids.

 

[Crazy_Footy_Wizard]

They’ve been poor today. Midfield getting beaten by a bunch of 18 year olds

you need to go to spec savers mate

 

[My Tilly]

You have to wonder if Petracca playing on with a broken leg last year has permanently impacted his body. He doesn't look to be the same player. Still racks up possessions but lacking some zip

 

[alethephobia]

Melbourne much cleaner disposal.

 

[St 07]

This ump can't bounce

 

[ptrg]

Haha, a guy has 3 looks at it, then ball is knocked out in the tackle.
HTB every day of the week (and has been for ever)

 

[The 747]

Can't put all the blame on Kelly, been a series of unfortunate events since he got to west coast. Went from 3rd or 4th string mid at Geelong and basically as soon as he came to us, our best 2 mids in shuey and yeo have hardly been on the park along with a whole host of others. Has had to carry a much bigger load than he ever should've had to. Will see him get back towards his best if we can get some of our young midfielders contributing consistently.

I don't think so. But who knows what might happen?

 

[The 747]

Predictable result is predictable.

 

[Coasters7]

Conversely, we've been absolutely horrific and are up 54 and counting. Going to be a loooong few years for West Coast

Only thing we’ve been comprehensively beaten in is transition and turnovers, and after last week I’m fairly happy with that given there’d be some pretty sore boys out there and our outs are pretty integral to our ball movement.

Think this says more about the “premiership favourites” than the side that lost 5 premiership players in a week and are still holding their own with 18 year olds and WAFL players. We’re far better than what we put out today

 

[mick500]

But there was a spike? Lol.

 

[Lampers]

Only thing we’ve been comprehensively beaten in is transition and turnovers, and after last week I’m fairly happy with that given there’d be some pretty sore boys out there and our outs are pretty integral to our ball movement.

Think this says more about the “premiership favourites” than the side that lost 5 premiership players in a week and are still holding their own with 18 year olds. We’re far better than what we put out today

You sound like me when Melbourne were horrendous a decade ago trying to justify a horrific spanking.

Just beaten in transition and turnovers? That’s 80% of modern footy.

 

[twiggy4PM]

FFS, how can the goal umpire not just call that. Pretty bloody obvious that was a goal

Is calling for a goal review the instruction of the week?

 

[The 747]

FFS, how can the goal umpire not just call that. Pretty bloody obvious that was a goal

Is calling for a goal review the instruction of the week?

Score review is the best part of the game.

 

[Coasters7]

You sound like me when Melbourne were horrendous a decade ago trying to justify a horrific spanking.

Just beaten in transition and turnovers? That’s 80% of modern footy.

After being battered physically last week? Against supposedly the fittest team in the league? This should have been 100+ (and was last season) and the fact it was within 4 goals for 70 minutes is a huge positive for us and reflects very poorly on the Dees

 

[The 747]

After being battered physically last week? Against supposedly the fittest team in the league? This should have been 100+ (and was last season) and the fact it was within 4 goals for 70 minutes is a huge positive for us and reflects very poorly on the Dees

Yeah they'll be completely devastated. Are West Coast going to sing the song when this humiliation of Melbourne ends?

 

[ptrg]

They’ve just stopped paying free kicks to guys with their heads down (initially, getting the ball)
gotta protect guys legitimately winning the ball

 

[mick500]

Given this is in Perth we have to fly to Adelaide in probably 5 days I cant see them going all out. IF we can get a decent lead say 6 or 7 goals, I think they'll ease off a little late in the third.

I'm still expecting WC to be competitive though.

I think that's a concern for the fitness coaches and training. Players won't go any less hard. I can't see the players ease off in the 3rd quarter anyway. It does seem like a tough draw travel wise for Melbourne though.

Looking like you were right and I was wrong. Melbourne in cruise control now.

 

[Lampers]

After being battered physically last week? Against supposedly the fittest team in the league? This should have been 100+ (and was last season) and the fact it was within 4 goals for 70 minutes is a huge positive for us and reflects very poorly on the Dees

Yep, WC have been amazing. Well done.

 

[twiggy4PM]

You sound like me when Melbourne were horrendous a decade ago trying to justify a horrific spanking.

Just beaten in transition and turnovers? That’s 80% of modern footy.

If you had lost seven of your premiership players in a week and had to play one of the flag favourites I suspect you would struggle too.

This is one of those games that it is hard to take much from.
Eagles are being valiant but are getting thumped.
Demons are a class above and are winning comfortably but look like they are in second gear. Doing what needs to be done .

 

[ptrg]

Glad to see Tim Kelly is playing his one required effort game of the year. Wonder which game he will choose in 2024

Will have to correct myself - he’s played his one contractual half for the year.

 

[My Tilly]

Grundy back to career best form (without Gawn)

 

[twiggy4PM]

That was a training drill by Melbourne.

 

[Scythe94]

Doesn't matter how many outs you have, that's horrific defending

 

[Coasters7]

Yep, WC have been amazing. Well done.

If roles were reversed I have no doubt we win today. Drop 7 premiership players and have the rest coming off running out a full half with no rotations against a full strength best 22