Review Round 18, 2017 - Brisbane Lions vs. Carlton

[LongLion]

Carlton remain our bunnies. For now.

Lester maybe realizing he may be on the block has his token decent game...

Give it a miss. Just acknowledge a good solid game from him.

 

[Lace Out]

Apart from Cox's exciting run to his game he did some very nice moves under pressure which was even more pleasing.

 

[Milk Steak]

Hard to pick my top 5 tonight,but decided on Beams,Zorko, McStay,Lester and Taylor (Matheison,Cox,Rich, Witherden unlucky). Surprised McStay not getting more love in the votes actually.

Cox looking better every game,Witherden played tough and hit most of his targets and Gardiner had one of his better games.

My only real disappointment for the game was Schache. He just looks off the pace and a bit mellow. He's hesitant to lead and seems to be getting to marking contests late. Just want him to get a bit of the fire that Hipwood carries.

 

[Lace Out]

He's had a super solid season. He really is a defender and a good one. Unflabbable and great skills.

Getting a bit nasty too,more importantly.

 

[MacMum]

I may be about to receive a holiday. It's been fun.

I laughed briztoon....you managed to get that post in first before they got you!

Were you naughty over on the Carlton board? I'll await your answer when you come back.

 

[kylegee28]

No great surprises this week with the player ratings.

 

[pulpdriver]

Getting a bit nasty too,more importantly.

I'm thinking that's jiust coming from more confidence in his position. Honestly we have a pretty lippy team. There's a bucketload of talent there but I'm sure when we're competitive we'll have a few players we love that everyone else hates.

 

[Gadzorks]

My highlight - Andrews v 2 Carlton players at the top of the square. He beats then both, emerges calmly and disposes to our advantage. Smoky sublime.

 

[lions2010]

We really need more midfield talent. We were slaughtered out of the middle for a lot of that game. It is an area where we need to try and address through trading. Some really good signs tonight but still plenty to work on.

Yes Lions do need more depth but considering the balance they have across the ground then depth will be built by getting another 4/5 midfielders across the next two drafts. Lions dont really need any other position IMO.

 

[BlackGun1]

Positives:
- Rockliff playing a massive unselfish role
- Witherden, Cox, Berry, Lugg again
- Barrett taking his opportunity with both hands
- Beams/Zorko

Negatives:
- Explained to my non-Lions supporting mate that Josh Walker wears a hat whenever he can due to his bald spot. A lady turned around and said "I'm Josh Walkers mum". Damn.

 

[The Zork]

I think we just have to accept that Lester will have a couple of quiet games but then ultimately prove his worth in games like this. He is playing the best football of his career despite these quiet weeks.

Watching clug, berry, witherden, cox, Eric and shache for the next 10+ years is going to be a real treat. As much as I am looking forward to getting a couple more wins this year, I want to fast forward and see these boys in 8 months time with another preseason done and a few extra kgs.

 

[jonnobackpocket]

Let's not forget that brilliant first half. Murphy and Docherty a massive bag of dicks for you both. Don't worry they are heart smart dicks for your tiny little hearts. Zork you are everything.

 

[jackess]

We really need more midfield talent. We were slaughtered out of the middle for a lot of that game. It is an area where we need to try and address through trading. Some really good signs tonight but still plenty to work on.

Carlton had no depth today but they had guys like Cunningham and Graham play midfield and actually attacking the footy. I think it's part of just having a poor mindset.

 

[Scubaveg]

I like Jacob Weitering. He projects to be a fine player and an upstanding citizen.

So much so you posted it in two boards


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[Scubaveg]

Dwayne Russell can eat a great big bag of dicks. What an absolutely unashamed one sided caller.

Still laugh every time I hear that phrase....eat a bag of dicks


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[Lazza16]

The melt on Carlton board is delicious.

Sitting here listening to Melbourne SEN talk back with Carlton supporters imploding lol...very satisfying after the years they ripped us off with the deal at Princess Park and trying to poach our players like Lyon n marchesani... sweet dreams Docherty

 

[Scubaveg]

I may be about to receive a holiday. It's been fun.

Bahaha


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[luthor]

Lester maybe realizing he may be on the block has his token decent game...

Oh FFS

 

[Back2Back2Back]

Their meltdown is quite delicious.

 

[Comeback Lions]

I'll take a first half dominance every game. You're much more likely to win than playing catch up, as we showed today.

Very exciting to see Witherden and Cox kick their first goals. I thought Martin was great in the ruck, competed hard all day and shaded Kreuzer.

And when we were threatened in the last quarter and they got to 2 goals, it was Ryan Lester who stood up with a number of important possessions in defence and a telling mark. Only a couple of weeks after he marked and kicked the sealer against Essendon. What a player! Ryan, you're a hero. Hope you play 200+ games for us. I'm looking forward to your hundredth game in 3 weeks.

No changes for next week... unless we lose Dayne to a suspension. Nick will have to wait for another chance.

 

[lions2010]

Sitting here listening to Melbourne SEN talk back with Carlton supporters imploding lol...very satisfying after the years they ripped us off with the deal at Princess Park and trying to poach our players like Lyon n marchesani... sweet dreams Docherty

Lol, Go Bolts...

 

[Paul Mac]

Membership card safe....breathing back to normal.

Woohoo, I love this team!!!

Have a look at carlton site. They are burning them. LOL

 

[a mayes ing]

Can we please keep some space available in this thread for all those knockers who were bagging Lester through the week. For the record he had 26 disposals, took nine marks - the majority in defence and kicked a goal. He was creative, ran hard and was instrumental in a number of goals. Remember that Lester is only 24 years old and he has plenty of great football ahead of him. Well done Ryan Lester!

Congratulations to Lester but all the knockers were correct at the time. This is probably the best game l have seen him play in 2 years. If he can play like that regularly then he should be in the team long term, however consistency is the problem with him.

 

[Lace Out]

Nat Fyfe reminded me of Lester today

 

[Scubaveg]

Surely Berry gets a rising star nomination this week. The guy's been very solid week in week out all year.


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