Review Geelong defeats GCS by 27 points

[catempire]

Yeh, reckon Ablett’s almost decided to take matters into his own hands and give himself a week off.

He'll need to sit someone on their arse at least to do that.

 

[Seeds]

Thank god that is over, very sloppy game. I know the conditions were bad but has anyone noticed how bad Fort is above his head. Dropped a lot of easy ones last week and again in slippery conditions this week.

Its pointless continuing to play Fort. He cant mark, he has no upper body strength and the mobility of a 1990s dinosaur ruckman. At least Buzza can push opponents around even if he drops it.

 

[BennyGan]

Also need to put my hand up and apologise to Parsons, one of his better games he’s played for us, his kicking still lets him down but looked much better in contested situations than the few times he’s played.

 

[geelong_crazy26]

Atkins was great, possibly his best game. Clark back to his early season form too.

Officially on Kelly Brownlow watch and Hawkins Coleman watch.

Don’t bother with Hawkins Coleman watch.

He is too unselfish a footballer in the forward half.

Big Ben brown wouldn’t ever turn and give it off to a player in a better spot.

 

[BennyGan]

Its pointless continuing to play Fort. He cant mark, he has no upper body strength and the mobility of a 1990s dinosaur ruckman. At least Buzza can push opponents around even if he drops it.

Yeah he’s so weak, Jordy Clark might actually have bigger arms than him

 

[Grimoz]

Right? He went 327 games without ever hitting someone in the head, to my recollection, and has now done it 3 times in 4(?) weeks. Don't know what's going on. Crankier? Clumsier?

Have all been accidental, he's been tripping over his walking frame!!!

 

[Hamingja]

Win - win with Ablett.

Gets off for insufficient force and the Tigers sooking will be glorious.

Cops a week and he gets a rest and will be nice and fresh for the game against the Tigers.

 

[James1970]

Danger's absence was profound, I thought, especially in those conditions.

 

[BennyGan]

Reckon Miers should get a rest this week and give Fog a crack if they think he’s ready. Don’t wanna burn out the kids too early.

 

[BlakeyNoFlakey]

Whoever said the Suns would tire in the last quarter was spot on. It was an ugly game, an ugly win. I thought the Suns really played the man most of the night, not the ball and they got away with murder from the umpires. Hard to win stoppages when the opposition is blocking and holding you off the ball all the time. The slippery conditions made it even an uglier game. Even the umpires were fumbling. Richmond in a couple of weeks is going to really show where our midfield is at right now, and it might not be pretty.

Anyway, on the positives. Kelly & Duncan were terrific. TBone is playing the best in years. Atkins is best 22 by a mile. Clarke and Henry were good down back in a game our big names weren't firing too well sometimes. Love Clarkes speed and though he got caught a couple of times I didn't mind it, he'll be terrific in the future. Gazza is all class. The conditions didn't suit Fort tonight so I feel for him. Parsons was OK.

The Paddy verdict: Given the super slippery conditions (the ball was like a bar of soap) and the way the Suns scragged our players most of the night, I don't think Paddy would've made a huge difference to the outcome of this match.

I guess that's one we'll just bank and move on.

 

[BennyGan]

Danger's absence was profound, I thought, especially in those conditions.

Yeah tonight was the type of game that danger dominates. Just shows everyone he’s the best player on the ground and gets a lazy 35 and 4 goals. Don’t think we would of got smashed in the middle as much as we did if he plays.

 

[PatrickBateman]

Lol at everyone saying Ablett will get a week. He will get off. Over dramatic posters around here.

I fail to see how Ablett's would be seen different to Ivan Soldo from last week. High, low impact, off the ball.

Happy to be told different.

 

[maryjames]

I fail to see how Ablett's would be seen different to Ivan Soldo from last week. High, low impact, off the ball.

Happy to be told different.

It’s open hand . Gold Coast player milked it with everything he had. Move along. Softest crap ever.

 

[Purrfect pussy]

3 weeks in a row we’ve been pretty poor, it’s good to know we can grind out a win when we need to.

Hawkins is a beast! Wouldn’t have won without him.

Kelly and Duncan were dominant, 5 Brownlow votes between them for sure.

Atkins and Clark really impressive, both got a bit more of a run through the midfield and did not disappoint.

Parsons did his job (despite what many here think).

Fort was a liability, the weather didn’t suit him but I don’t think he’s the answer, sav should be back next week.

Backline was made to look very average tonight, one of the few times this season. Gold Coast pressure was very good.

If Ablett gets off again I’d be surprised, was a silly thing to do!

 

[kickazz]

To good in the end. Some sloppy defence at times though, not covering the basics.

 

[PatrickBateman]

It’s open hand . Gold Coast player milked it with everything he had. Move along. Softest crap ever.

Open hand? That's not what I saw. Closed fist that hit him.

How is it different to Ivan Soldo's? I'm not saying he should go, or if it's not soft. Not the point.

It's not about your opinion, or mine. It's about how it lines up with the rules.

 

[Mningasimisonda]

A bit of kudos to Parsons. Cops his fair share but he had some very good moments tonight. He won’t be in the team at the pointy end but he’s a bit better than many have him. Well done young fella.

If he improves his delivery into the forwardline he'll be quite useful. Having 7 clearances in a game like that is pretty handy.

 

[BennyGan]

Also any chance the AFL can ban night games in Queensland, conditions are always a joke. It’s not like they get big crowds to them to.

 

[Nickoo]

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[maryjames]

So Ablett open hand slap and everyone saying he get a week. Embarrassing

 

[UnitedWarrior93]

It’s open hand . Gold Coast player milked it with everything he had. Move along. Softest crap ever.

Hawkins has been done for softer ones than this.

Ablett will cop a week, and rightly so, needs to sort this s**t out, happening way to often, could be costly come September and he misses a big game!

 

[BennyGan]

If he improves his delivery into the forwardline he'll be quite useful. Having 7 clearances in a game like that is pretty handy.

His contested work really stood out tonight

 

[maryjames]

Open hand? That's not what I saw. Closed fist that hit him.

How is it different to Ivan Soldo'? I'm not saying he should go, or if it's not soft. Not the point.

I’ve watched it over and over. Open hand.

 

[Nickoo]

Also any chance the AFL can ban night games in Queensland, conditions are always a joke. It’s not like they get big crowds to them to.

Twilight might be the answer


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[Seeds]

Whoever said the Suns would tire in the last quarter was spot on. It was an ugly game, an ugly win. I thought the Suns really played the man most of the night, not the ball and they got away with murder from the umpires. Hard to win stoppages when the opposition is blocking and holding you all the time. The slippery conditions made it even an uglier game. Even the umpires were fumbling. Richmond in a couple of weeks is going to really show where our midfield is at right now, and it might not be pretty.

Anyway, on the positives. Kelly & Duncan were terrific. TBone is playing the best in years. Atkins is best 22 by a mile. Clarke and Henry were good down back in a game our big names weren't firing too well sometimes. Love Clarkes speed and though he got caught a couple of times I didn't mind it, he'll be terrific in the future. Gazza is all class.

I guess that's one we'll just bank and move on.

Did you see TBones season last year?