Autopsy Round 11, 2020: St.Kilda v Geelong *BYTEL DEBUT*

[George]

Not surprised at the result, judging by some of the comments in the Gameday thread a St.Kilda win was never in question - not sure how many came to that conclusion but I love the optimism. Much better for my mental health to stay out of the thread and just watch the game, haha.

We were outworked by a more experienced and fresher side (one day more of a break, but aside from that they have half a dozen come in that were rested). They loaded up for us and they got the job done.

Still, we sit 7-4 and still in a great position with 6 games to play.

And in this block of games in the "footy frenzy" (Sydney, Gold Coast, Geelong, Essendon), how many did we expect to win? Most would say 3-1. So really we are exactly where many thought we'd be.

Disappointing night as a loss always is, but plenty to look forward to. Won't make or break our season despite some of the sky is falling comments.

Thought Bytel was fantastic in his first game, for what it's worth.

On to Essendon we go!

 

[Geary Is GOAT]

Not surprised at the result, judging by some of the comments in the Gameday thread a St.Kilda win was never in question - not sure how many came to that conclusion but I love the optimism. Much better for my mental health to stay out of the thread and just watch the game, haha.

We were outworked by a more experienced and fresher side (one day more of a break, but aside from that they have half a dozen come in that were rested). They loaded up for us and they got the job done.

Still, we sit 7-4 and still in a great position with 6 games to play.

And in this block of games in the "footy frenzy" (Sydney, Gold Coast, Geelong, Essendon), how many did we expect to win? Most would say 3-1. So really we are exactly where many thought we'd be.

Disappointing night as a loss always is, but plenty to look forward to. Won't make or break our season despite some of the sky is falling comments.

Thought Bytel was fantastic in his first game, for what it's worth.

On to Essendon we go!

I'm in the same boat mate. Can't be in the match day threads anymore.

 

[Saint Shags]

We were s**t.
They were good.
End of.

 

[cartwright]

Not a lot to say.
s**t game.

Make steele captain.

 

[MUFASA12]

Still have West Coast, Brisbane, Melbourne and GWS to come, to say the Essendon game is a must win is a massive understatement, Buckle up, could end in tears!!!

 

[sauce_head]

Difference this game is that nobody is winning the ball and the 15 players that got past outside looking for the offload are nowhere near the contest. It’s a team of x15 Milnes!

oh well, at least I got the tip.

 

[Sab22]

Bytel with 18 (3rd most for us), 5 CLR's (equal 2nd for us). Very good game.

 

[Dard Ball Get]

I love Hilly, but 7 touches is pathetic. Menegola had more in 1 quarter. Becoming harder and harder to defend his efforts...

Bytel very solid, extremely excited by his potential. Just play him the rest of year, he’s a trier.

 

[Barrels]

Reality check wasn’t unexpected. The magnitude was embarrassing.

*sigh*

Bytel was pretty decent though, ey!

 

[triggering bro]

That’s enough football for me for a while

 

[George]

I'm in the same boat mate. Can't be in the match day threads anymore.

Toxic

 

[sasaint]

Shameful performance by so many in the team. No heart.

 

[Stan_Darsh72]

s**t loss, but gotta learn from it and move forward.

The team does look tired though but Bytel looked good, Marhsall and Steele fought hard but s**t happens.

Bring on Essendon with Ross, Ryder and Jones coming back in.

 

[puppy_dog7]

And just like that we’re back in the pack again.

* I hate losing to these pricks. Can’t wait til their guns retire and they fall off a cliff

 

[PoppedCorn]

12% dropped

 

[denisp]

Kent of a night - well done Bytel

hopefully play better next week against the cheats with a better break

 

[Geary Is GOAT]

I'm a big Hind fan but he was really poor tonight. Poor enough to go out next week. Wasn't anywhere near it in the first half and then he got selfish in the second half. Twice tried to take an advantage in forward 50 when he was in no position too and got lucky that it was called back the first time.

Margin more disappointing than the result. Can't let this define us, need to pump Essendon next week.

Thought Bytel looked fantastic.

 

[Marlo]

We were puss, sure, but that umpiring was sadistic. We were already killed and backed over

 

[Hubnester]

Pretty predictable result considering the circumstances.
Bytel needs to stay in the team.
Boys need to recover.
Hope that stings because I think Essendon is due for some punishment.

 

[bird_man]

Yeah not surprised with the lost, but nit was much worse than expected.

We looked cooked. The pressure was non existent.

Unfortunately we are right back with the field now after a fairly big knock on our percentage.

Need to bounce back next week.

Steele good again.

Bytel a huge positive.

 

[Pakenhamsaint]

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Sums up our night.

 

[prophetic1]

Any injuries?

 

[rodney86]

4 points in a half is garbage, no matter who, when or where you are playing.

 

[Sheepey]

Very disappointing game. I expected a loss but didn't expect a thrashing. Lack of rest is a poor excuse because Geelong have had the same schedule over the last week and a half.

 

[SaintersUnite]

Said this in the GDT, got outplayed and taught a lesson by a very experienced and well drilled Geelong team tonight.

Bytel looked excellent, loved what I saw of him.

Can’t believe I would say this but my top 5 players were Phillips, Sinclair, Steele, Bytel and Long. All can hold their head high IMO.

Geary and Hill were both absolutely appalling. Unfortunately, one was the captain and the other our marquee signing, so neither will be dropped.

Onto Essendon next week, Jones, Ross and Ryder all to come back in.


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