Autopsy Geelong defeated by Tigers by 31 points.

[rocker_oz33]

we stopped in the last, couldn’t handle them. The first half had so many missed opportunities. Was gutted at the ground.....oh well.

Yep gutted.

We went hard early we needed to nail home more opportunities .

 

[Stevi_Tigers]

Had the feel of a heavyweight title fight at times we started well landed a few blows in the opening rounds you came back hard and were up on points

Fight opened up you had us on the ropes and knocked us down a few times in some trouble just trying to hold on looking like it would be all over until Martin snaps that goal and gives us some belief

Third qtr we both trade blows but we start getting on top before ending it in the last

Shane Edwards

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Shane Edwards

Age

37

Ht

182cm

Wt

78kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.2

4star

K

8.1

3star

HB

9.1

5star

M

2.6

3star

T

2.9

4star

CL

3.0

4star

D

16.4

4star

K

6.6

3star

HB

9.8

5star

M

0.6

1star

T

3.0

4star

CL

4.2

5star

D

8.6

3star

K

5.2

2star

HB

3.4

3star

M

3.4

4star

T

1.2

3star

called it the hardest game of his career easily. Was a great game

Just wanted to wish you well next year and hopefully we meet again. Great memories of two legends in gaj and harry

 

[Grimoz]

It would be good to get a replay at full speed.

Genuinely not sure what people expect Dangerfield to do in that situation - his arm was already away from his body as he was contesting the ball (which he bumped) and then he braced for contact. It's not like he left his feet to go through bump instead of tackle

Its the raising of the elbow thats gonna get him.

 

[rocker_oz33]

I’d say most Tigers supporters were despairing at half time, it felt like you guys pretty much had us on the ropes, particularly with Vlaustuin out of the game showing up some defensive shortcomings. Full respect to Geelong for showing us up in the first half particularly, easily the hardest of our recent GFs. I’d say Dusty was the difference in the end.
If you pick up Cameron & Higgins, and perhaps some moneyball trades, you are gonna to be even better and a scary prospect for all teams next year. salute!

You guys went to another gear, we couldn't go with.

Really good teams have those gears.

 

[Spazz Cat]

He doesnt speak for all of us, you guys are a great side and thoroughly deserved your win, go and enjoy it, emotions are high around here.

Noone gives him much credit but Hardwick has to go down as one of the greatest ever coaches.
Richmond do have some top players but their success really comes from a game style that just can't be beat.
It's nearly all system and coaching.
No particularly a style I enjoy to watch but so incredibly effective. Especially on the big stage.

 

[cats_09]

 

[you pick one]

Gotta be honest here, I love Danger and am grateful for all that he's done for our football club

But I can't help but think this chasing a flag narrative is a bit overblown.

I'm sure he'd love one as all players would but I don't think it's the be all and end all he makes it out to be for himself. Still got a very nice media career ahead of him if he wishes and I honestly think that's enough for him.

Could very well be wrong, and if anyone would like to call me out on this feel free, only speculation.


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Put me at the top of the list,he would trade every other award he has for that one flag, as would anyone else that plays the game at that level.

 

[cats_09]

Its the raising of the elbow thats gonna get him.

That's why I'd love to see it at normal speed to see how it played out when not slowed down - things always look worse in slowmo

 

[Grimoz]

Noone gives him much credit but Hardwick has to go down as one of the greatest ever coaches.
Richmond do have some top players but their success really comes from a game style that just can't be beat.
It's nearly all system and coaching.
No particularly a style I enjoy to watch but so incredibly effective. Especially on the big stage.

And to think 4 years ago they were gonna sack him!!

 

[51niwstac]

Just gutted. Watching that third quarter they just gave it away

It wasn't the complete implosion in the third, but after they got 2 quick ones in succession, the shell shock started. My father stated f*ck, that's it, and in hind sight it was, but they still were in it, I thought, until the last qtr.

 

[Wojcinski]

Its the raising of the elbow thats gonna get him.

That whole play realisticly happened in a split second, he was genuinely going for, and made contact with the ball and the bend of the arm was probably reflex.

Having said that, they do pull the 'duty of care' card so I would not be surprised or even upset if he copped weeks for it, even if there was no intent.

 

[jimmy.h]

It would be good to get a replay at full speed.

Genuinely not sure what people expect Dangerfield to do in that situation - his arm was already away from his body as he was contesting the ball (which he bumped) and then he braced for contact. It's not like he left his feet to go through bump instead of tackle

I’ve long ago given up trying to guess what nonsense Christian/Hocking will come up with but Dangerfield attacks the ball, gets hands to it and then uses his arm to prevent Vlaustin’s head from smashing into his jaw.

 

[Danger2Selwood]

Put me at the top of the list,he would trade every other award he has for that one flag, as would anyone else that plays the game at that level.

I promise you I'm not saying this with any true conviction, I have no factual evidence it's just a vibe I've got from him and I was wondering if anyone else got it.

Maybe it's just his demeanor, I'm not sure


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[rocker_oz33]

And to think 4 years ago they were gonna sack him!!

Getting blame helped him and the club.

 

[terry_bright]

Up until tonight they were the most frugal defence in the league. Talk about throwing the baby out with the bathwater.

We have a few issues with the side. Our defence isn't one of them.

And thats being naive.

Taylor gone. Hendo & Blicavs 30+ next year. Stewart is our only rebounding defender with quality foot skills. Kolo Bews & Henry can be suspect under pressure.

We have hard working mids in Menegola, Duncan, Guthrie & Blicavs who help out down back and it's key too our system.

But we clearly lack defenders with elite ball skills and composure under pressure.

It may not be our no 1 issue to address but it's still to be looked at.

 

[Grimoz]

That's why I'd love to see it at normal speed to see how it played out when not slowed down - things always look worse in slowmo

I agree but the precedent has been set, you knock a player out you will pay the price, don't think Paddy did it on purpose and was only bracing for contact but he did it the wrong way by raising the elbow instead of tucking it in, best we can hope for is they see it as clumsy i reckon.

 

[Down at K Park]

Devastated. First half good. 2nd half shite. Load up and try again next year. Someone needs to yeates dusty at the first bounce.

 

[Grimoz]

Getting blame helped him and the club.

Yep agree, this is why we havent progressed under Scott because the board keeps kissing his ass when we lose or he does stupid shit

 

[Vdubs]

People slamming Dangerfield are clueless. It was blindingly obvious what was going to happen at the start of the third quarter yet he was in there for 1-2 centre bounces then back to full forward. Where the ball wasn't. All quarter. So how do you expect him to get the ball when he's been sent as far away from it as possible?

As for Richmond being untouchable football gods, bullshit. They are pretty good, but nowhere near the level of the Lions, Cats or Hawks dynasties. Nowhere near. You people just don't want to face the awkward truth that Geelong had an absolutely golden opportunity to win a flag and threw it away. 1-2 more goals from that period of domination and the whole game would have been different at half time. But the killer instinct just isn't there with this group and Richmond know it.

That was more a failure of Geelong than a triumph of Richmond. I doubt we will get another chance that good for quite a while, especially if we keep recruiting aged cast offs.

Whether you appreciate it or not, Richmond is officially a dynasty team. We did well to get to this GF. When they actually beat Port in SA, I (and many of us) knew this was bad news. We had an opportunity, sure, but we could not cope with the relentless pressure they applied, and tonight, the sheer class and brilliance of Martin. Have not seen a better player in my many years of following footy since 1963.
Richmond players, since the 2017 GF, are excellent marks. That is a SKILL. They are more accurate in front of goal than all other contenders. Another skill. They make opposition players crack under their pressure. Skill.
We failed BECAUSE they prevailed. We gave everything and the final margin was not a true indication of how competitive we were.
Even without Vlaustin from so early in the game, they just regrouped. This Richmond team is every bit bas good as those dynasty teams you mentioned, and as I said before, scarily, there is no reason they can't go on to win a few more.

 

[romeohwho]

Noone gives him much credit but Hardwick has to go down as one of the greatest ever coaches.
Richmond do have some top players but their success really comes from a game style that just can't be beat.
It's nearly all system and coaching.
No particularly a style I enjoy to watch but so incredibly effective. Especially on the big stage.

Yep, agree. Brilliant. And let’s face it, any system that means a player like Rioli, has three premierships, must have something going for it. Sheesh the footy gods can be tough.

 

[Grechy]

Congratulations on a great year all. Gaz is one of the best I’ve ever seen and hopefully we get to see another Ablett offspring one day.

 

[rocker_oz33]

And thats being naive.

Taylor gone. Hendo & Blicavs 30+ next year. Stewart is our only rebounding defender with quality foot skills. Kolo Bews & Henry can be suspect under pressure.

We have hard working mids in Menegola, Duncan, Guthrie & Blicavs who help out down back and it's key too our system.

But we clearly lack defenders with elite ball skills and composure under pressure.

It may not be our no 1 issue to address but it's still to be looked at.

Rich was almost best on when Briss beat them.
Those low flat kicks into the 50 set up many chances..

 

[Trek]

I’m not going to point the finger at anyone specifically but our backline needs work:

Harry - Retired.
Kolodjashnij - Can’t be trusted.
Bews - Can’t be trusted.
Henry - Can’t be trusted.
Henderson - Running on fumes. Possibly retired.


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Bit harsh on Bews there.

 

[TheCattery2007]

I’m glass half full. I wasn’t sure if my kids were passionate cats fans. Barely seemed interested. Tonight they were in tears. That meant more to me than winning.

Sure it sucks to lose, but we have 3 life long cats supporters!


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[bdr]

Its the raising of the elbow thats gonna get him.

A few years back, this wouldnt have even been a conversation. Danger was running at full speed trying to break a tackle-it was an accident. But unfortunately these days that’s not enough. He shouldn’t be cited at all, but he probably will be.