Game Day Round 2, 2020 - Brisbane Lions vs. Fremantle

[ZoBlitz]

I forget how this all works...

 

[kylegee28]

'Carn the... what are we called again? It's been so long. 'Carn the Lions? Nah that doesn't sound right. 'Carn the Loins?

 

[dlanod]

Line the Cars!

 

[Dalions]

Bring it!

 

[M Malice]

 

[Lazza16]

Yipppppppiiiiieeee

 

[MacMum]

Hope the boys are as hungry and ready for action as this guy...

 

[Nunez]

Love how much youth we're playing - not because we have to, but because they've earned their spots. Bodes well for our future.

GO LIONS!

 

[Section 5]

The link below is a very good assessment of the Lions 2019 season by a North supporter leading into the first final against Richmond

2019 Finals Dossier: Brisbane - The Shinboner

Like clockwork, there’s always one surprise packet each season.

theshinboner.com

Talks about a season of two halves and how we changed things up after two losses. One Collingwood the other Carlton.
A couple of short videos on how things worked and did not work.
With 2020 such a broken up season it was a reminder that Fagan did make changes to game plan a few times during the season.
After a struggling Carlton smashed us in contested possession before the bye and Patrick Cripps got 9 brownlow votes for one game.
We also lost contested possession v Hawks round 1

This was the result after the bye in 2019 - copied from the article

Brisbane	Round 1-12	Rank	Round 14-23	Rank
Contested differential	+3	11th	+112	1st
Scores conceded per inside 50	44.01%	15th	39.06%	2nd

A couple of other notes from article.

"Part of Brisbane’s contested dominance can be attributed to how well their midfield moves as a collective around stoppages"

"The longer the season has gone, the more Brisbane like to move it around the boundary and conservatively. But when they were able to get on top in the stoppages and then look to move the ball forward as quickly as possible, Geelong’s handbrake disappeared, and the Lions stormed home with their new-found advantage".

"Hipwood hasn’t quite taken the next step yet. It’s a guarantee to happen eventually, so there shouldn’t be any panic stations, but as it relates to the now – he’s only kicked more than two goals in a game twice this year".

 

[Mighty Lions]

The link below is a very good assessment of the Lions 2019 season by a North supporter leading into the first final against Richmond

2019 Finals Dossier: Brisbane - The Shinboner

Like clockwork, there’s always one surprise packet each season.

theshinboner.com

Talks about a season of two halves and how we changed things up after two losses. One Collingwood the other Carlton.
A couple of short videos on how things worked and did not work.
With 2020 such a broken up season it was a reminder that Fagan did make changes to game plan a few times during the season.
After a struggling Carlton smashed us in contested possession before the bye and Patrick Cripps got 9 brownlow votes for one game.
We also lost contested possession v Hawks round 1

This was the result after the bye in 2019 - copied from the article

Brisbane	Round 1-12	Rank	Round 14-23	Rank
Contested differential	+3	11th	+112	1st
Scores conceded per inside 50	44.01%	15th	39.06%	2nd

A couple of other notes from article.

"Part of Brisbane’s contested dominance can be attributed to how well their midfield moves as a collective around stoppages"

"The longer the season has gone, the more Brisbane like to move it around the boundary and conservatively. But when they were able to get on top in the stoppages and then look to move the ball forward as quickly as possible, Geelong’s handbrake disappeared, and the Lions stormed home with their new-found advantage".

"Hipwood hasn’t quite taken the next step yet. It’s a guarantee to happen eventually, so there shouldn’t be any panic stations, but as it relates to the now – he’s only kicked more than two goals in a game twice this year".

Only once this year....PFFFFTTTT!.

 

[Nunez]

Only once this year....PFFFFTTTT!.

Hippy and McStay both look strong - if they take another step along with Rayner, you'd think we'll have another year on top of the scoring tree. A lot of firepower in:

Rayner Hipwood Cameron
Zorko McStay McCarthy

 

[MSB ROYS]

Go Lions!

 

[Dalions]

Hippy and McStay both look strong - if they take another step along with Rayner, you'd think we'll have another year on top of the scoring tree. A lot of firepower in:

Rayner Hipwood Cameron
Zorko McStay McCarthy

And lil Bez!

 

[a mayes ing]

Hippy and McStay both look strong - if they take another step along with Rayner, you'd think we'll have another year on top of the scoring tree. A lot of firepower in:

Rayner Hipwood Cameron
Zorko McStay McCarthy

The thing is that on their day they can be so destructive. However they are inconsistent. McCarthy goes missing quite a bit. McStay might only get 1 goal a game. Zorko might get a goal a game. Rayner didn't have a good 2nd year. Hipwood usually bobs up for 1-2 goals a game. Cameron was our main scorer, usually got 2-3 goals a game. If they can improve their consistency and not have to rely on the midfielders and Cameron getting goals then we should be a lot more higher scoring.

 

[Ceebee]

Ah,that familiar nerves in the tummy before a game feeling.

Go Lions ,show us how good we are

 

[3KZ is Football]

Love how much youth we're playing - not because we have to, but because they've earned their spots. Bodes well for our future.

GO LIONS!

The young players in the team have to be a motivating factor for the older players and more established players also. We saw how Hodge got a new lease of life at the Lions and I am expecting Birchall (32 yrs) and Zorko’s (31 yrs) to really get a lift out of our current squad. Also, some people had largely written Ryan Lester off, but at 27 years of age, with nine seasons and under his belt and 126 senior games, he is just what our side needs. He is a smart footballer, a great utility player, will run all day and is a loyal club man. He is set to blossom over the next few years. Just watch.

 

[Dalions]

Ah,that familiar nerves in the tummy before a game feeling.

Go Lions ,show us how good we are

I am thinking we will be like Geelong last night.
Lost the first round and come out firing in round 2 (albeit 12 weeks later) and make a statement.
Lions by 40+

 

[Ceebee]

I am thinking we will be like Geelong last night.
Lost the first round and come out firing in round 2 (albeit 12 weeks later) and make a statement.
Lions by 40+

I hope so

 

[MacMum]

I am thinking we will be like Geelong last night.
Lost the first round and come out firing in round 2 (albeit 12 weeks later) and make a statement.
Lions by 40+

...wish I could be as confident as you! Hope you are right though.

Like ceebee, my tummy is starting to do its normal flutters before a game.

 

[snooplions]

Sorry if this has been touched on but this will be on free to air right?!

 

[Dalions]

Sorry if this has been touched on but this will be on free to air right?!

In Brissie, yes!

 

[CoZi36]

Sorry if this has been touched on but this will be on free to air right?!

Live on 7 Mate from 1:30, bounce is 1:45

 

[MSB ROYS]

Sorry if this has been touched on but this will be on free to air right?!

FTA in Queensland, FoxFooty/Kayo/AFLpass elsewhere.

 

[MSB ROYS]

 

[Nunez]

Feeling excited to see he boys play, but can't help but feel like this season is one long Marsh Series.

Particularly excited to see how Bailey, Rayner and Starcevich go, though.