Review Preliminary Final, 2020 - Brisbane Lions vs. Geelong

[dlanod]

Ahh, flashbacks from dad.

I had that tonight. Mine is a shitty set shot too.

 

[Lions Flag 2020]

Payne going to be a star

 

[MisterMarcus]

Ignore the dickheads and *******s on the Main Board.

You have a great (mostly) young team that have probably over-achieved to this point, looks very positive for you going forward.

You backed up 2019 with another great season.

Always good to see a team make big strides after being down the bottom for a while, so all the best and hope it continues for you in 2021.

 

[dlanod]

Great year, disappointing finish.

The first half is only true of four clubs this year. The second half applies to all bar either Geelong or Richmond. So yeah, gives some perspective.

 

[Lions Flag 2020]

Big Footy name plate free to a good home

 

[jackess]

I’m not sure about giving Andrews votes. Obviously playing on a gun but he was clearly beaten.

 

[Toffee Lion]

Cats more experienced, bigger bodies and more men on the field.

Bloody great year from our boys, we went a step further than last year and that's what Fagan's philosophy is all about.

We'll learn from this and bounce back, still a lot of youth and potentially some fresh bodies via trades will keep others honest.

Lots of love to everyone, it'll be alright <3

 

[Zhesty]

Gutted but absolutely love this club and these boys. It's been a hell of year. See you all again next year.

 

[PTizzle]

I love Stef but I'm seriously wondering if he should go on. Was shocking tonight but not just based off that. OMac has completely overtaken him.

Didn't change the outcome but can't say bringing in CEY was a great call either.

 

[pulpdriver]

I had that tonight. Mine is a shitty set shot too.

Don't make me laugh, campaigner. I want to be mad right now

 

[Jivlain]

Yeah. A good try and a good year, but not quite there yet. We weren't embarrassed, but just a little too far yet.

 

[WhiteLionFeva]

At least we are saved another week of stress. Well done to the whole club for getting us this far. Anyone who says it was a wasted season knows nothing about football. We'll be stronger next year. Two byes toward the end of the year probably didn't do us any favours. Too many players below par when it counted. But Geelong were a class above us tonight. Leave the discussion of individual players and their futures to another day.

 

[Maroon Monsoon]

Only giving votes to defenders and Brownlow medalists tonight. Would be quite willing to take votes off about 14 players.

Didnt realise we can give less than 5. Will be dropping back to 4.

 

[Brizzys Squizzy]

Just not ready too inexperienced I've said all yr carried blokes like birchell all yr and losing Gardner really hurt, bottom line simply outplayed.

 

[bain22]

Sad way to finish.
Plenty of work to do over the summer.
But you reload and go again.

 

[bungalow_bill]

Guys just want to say bad luck. You’re a very very good side and have built on what you started last year. And in 12 months you’ll be there again.

Takes a lot of little steps to take the big step to winning flags and the Lions have taken another one this year. You’ve got a great team, great coach, hopefully you will go a step further again next year

Thanks hopefully take the next step next year. Going from the spoon to a flag in three years was always going to be a tall order

 

[TheMagician15]

Beaten by a much better side.

Disappointing the lack of physicality at times. A few players who just shouldn't be out there too

 

[MSB ROYS]

That bye before the final has changed the whole complexion of the finals. More teams now have lost after winning the first week. Before that it was 1 out of 16.

 

[martinson]

Need more midfield depth.

Rucks - were dominated
Neale - solid
Lyons - woeful
Zorko - poor
Clug - average
Robbo - horrible
CEY - gave nothing
Berry and Bailey - offered little.

While all of Geelongs midfielders were quite solid

It's amazing that we were able to get so close at stages when we had so many players who were poor , offered very little.

Maybe they kept us in it.

 

[FFB1]

Disappointed for our Brisbane fans they won’t get to see us next Saturday night, opportunity gone begging.

We played a team that have played in a number of prelims, good learning experience.

ALOT of passengers tonight. Deer in headlights. Won’t name them all, but hopefully they’ll relish the experience tonight

Geelong missed more than a few shots tonight but when you hade as many as they do they can somewhat afford to. They had two defenders kick goals. Hipwood misses from 25 out, McStay misses, Zorko (shocking game) misses.

We won’t be playing in a prelim next season if Stef, Robinson, Birchall, CEY are playing. Like them, just can’t carry them.

Daniher, if he comes to us and he is fit and on the park is a massive get.

 

[ZoBlitz]

Not as depressing as 99 I have to say.

 

[haystark]

Just not ready too inexperienced I've said all yr carried blokes like birchell all yr and losing Gardner really hurt, bottom line simply outplayed.

Did it though? Thought our defenders did reasonably well despite the absolute whacking our midfielders got all night. No chance at defending against some of those entries.

 

[WheildonTheAxe]

I've made myself a short cocktail and turned my phone to silent. I feel a little bit of peace.

 

[Warhorse]

The bye has really hurt you guys. Playing one game in a month. Need to get rid of the bye before finals

 

[MSB ROYS]

Unfortunately, the Cats were too good all game.