Review Round 21, 2022 - Brisbane Lions vs. Carlton

[Mighty Lions]

Despite Matho having a rep for "hack kicks", they are penetrating and cover atleast 40m of territory. Sometimes you can be too tricky for your own good, eg Neale in the last quarter going for the impossible kick. We play a territory game and when everyone is pressuring at 100%, matho's penetrating hack kicks are a thing of beauty.

No they are not and one of the reasons he hasn't played more senior footy in the past.

 

[3KZ is Football]

That speaks volumes as to why he's not considered best 22 on a regular basis at this time.

Boo Hiss

 

[Viceregal]

That speaks volumes as to why he's not considered best 22 on a regular basis at this time.

In the context of of the post he was replying to he might have meant that both of them have issues being overrated by some posters when they do something good?

 

[NotQuiteJezza]

Despite Matho having a rep for "hack kicks", they are penetrating and cover atleast 40m of territory. Sometimes you can be too tricky for your own good, eg Neale in the last quarter going for the impossible kick. We play a territory game and when everyone is pressuring at 100%, matho's penetrating hack kicks are a thing of beauty.

Hack kicks generally end up in a 50/50 contested possession/stoppage. Unfortunately 50/50 is not a good statistic. If you hack kick, it normally means you have not looked for a handball out or tried to clear congestion by foot. Both should be a first options. Many players throughout the league who were hack kickers (Neale, Oliver, Merritt) have all realized this is rubbish football option.

 

[beardancer]

Got to admit I wasn't a fan of Mathos return but I've got egg on my face. Having said that he still has the problem of desperation. Yes, it's great when you don't have the ball but it's a curse when you have the pill. That transition is where Matho is still a problem. He plays with good desperation when he doesn't have it and plays with the same desperation when he has it. Hence the throw it onto the boot as soon as possible once you get it.

 

[Gadzorks]

Despite Matho having a rep for "hack kicks", they are penetrating and cover atleast 40m of territory. Sometimes you can be too tricky for your own good, eg Neale in the last quarter going for the impossible kick. We play a territory game and when everyone is pressuring at 100%, matho's penetrating hack kicks are a thing of beauty.

So on Sunday matho disposal efficiency 75%.

Lachie Neale, in Brownlow contention, had 71%.

And no, I'M AN NOT SAYING matho is better than Lachie, but it does show that the role you play impacts on DE.

 

[p4p1]

Got to admit I wasn't a fan of Mathos return but I've got egg on my face. Having said that he still has the problem of desperation. Yes, it's great when you don't have the ball but it's a curse when you have the pill. That transition is where Matho is still a problem. He plays with good desperation when he doesn't have it and plays with the same desperation when he has it. Hence the throw it onto the boot as soon as possible once you get it.

Would I be right in saying that desperation takes away his ability to find the space (or someone who is in it) like Neale and elites mids are able to, even in congestion? Sam Mitchell always looked like he had oodles of time despite not being very quick, even when he was at the Eagles and I think that must have been because he always knew where the space was going to be.

 

[beardancer]

So on Sunday matho disposal efficiency 75%.

Lachie Neale, in Brownlow contention, had 71%.

And no, I'M AN NOT SAYING matho is better than Lachie, but it does show that the role you play impacts on DE.

I was impressed with Mathos handballs.......also Lachie did make a few blunders

 

[M Malice]

Would I be right in saying that desperation takes away his ability to find the space (or someone who is in it) like Neale and elites mids are able to, even in congestion? Sam Mitchell always looked like he had oodles of time despite not being very quick, even when he was at the Eagles and I think that must have been because he always knew where the space was going to be.

We are lucky we have 2 players who have that trait ie. Keidean Coleman and Hugh McCluggage, elite game sense and vision is priceless, a couple of times on Sunday I was in awe of Kiddy's ability to hit up a target that very few players would even attempt.

If Kiddy doesn't end up a multiple All Australian(and multiple premiership player) by the end of his career I'll eat my hat.

 

[PattyKwasagun]

We are lucky we have 2 players who have that trait ie. Keidean Coleman and Hugh McCluggage, elite game sense and vision is priceless, a couple of times on Sunday I was in awe of Kiddy's ability to hit up a target that very few players would even attempt.

If Kiddy doesn't end up a multiple All Australian(and multiple premiership player) by the end of his career I'll eat my hat.

You really should give Peter Bell his hat back.

 

[davemc_lions]

Yeah his game on the weekend was good but that's where he needs to be at. Probably 3 out of 4 games need to be at least this good

some others been going 1 good 2 avg and 1 bad and still be in the team
Although yes Matho and a few others are droppable.

 

[davemc_lions]

So on Sunday matho disposal efficiency 75%.

Lachie Neale, in Brownlow contention, had 71%.

And no, I'M AN NOT SAYING matho is better than Lachie, but it does show that the role you play impacts on DE.

Kiddy was 78% Clugga 64% and Harris at 90%

 

[JasRulz63]

So on Sunday matho disposal efficiency 75%.

Lachie Neale, in Brownlow contention, had 71%.

And no, I'M AN NOT SAYING matho is better than Lachie, but it does show that the role you play impacts on DE.

A 40m+ kick to a 50/50 contest is considered effective, so DE% doesn't necessarily always punish players who blindly throw it on their boot.

Like you said, DE% has variables.

 

[Sanchez365]

Matho seems to be one of the only Brisbane players that has that concept of playing "just within the rules". He's always been a shoulder lifter / ducker and now he has added the Bulldogs throw to his game. Everytime he does it I expect him to get pinged (because we aren't a big Vic team) but they will probably save that for the finals when it really counts. Bailey also got away with a two handed set from the middle of congestion.

The state of umpiring around throws / incorrect disposal / dropping the ball has to be at an all time low.

 

[martinson]

Matho seems to be one of the only Brisbane players that has that concept of playing "just within the rules". He's always been a shoulder lifter / ducker and now he has added the Bulldogs throw to his game. Everytime he does it I expect him to get pinged (because we aren't a big Vic team) but they will probably save that for the finals when it really counts. Bailey also got away with a two handed set from the middle of congestion.

The state of umpiring around throws / incorrect disposal / dropping the ball has to be at an all time low.

My only observation after watching many games across many teams this season is that if you're in a situation where your team is going to be advantaged by throwing it and you can't get the same outcome by trying to handball it ,just throw it.

How many throws are picked up in a game ? My gut feel is around 15% but it could be lower.

The massive leg up you have in this era is that you just have to look like you tried to handball it if the throw is going to be too blatant in front of the ump. Even then if your team has the jets on the umps are too mesmerized to recognise it.

 

[Jivlain]

He did quite a lot of two way running yesterday.

Players often get unfairly pigeonholed as too slow or unskillful or only able to play one position or whatever.

Matho has been great and has dispelled a lot of false narratives and group think about his supposed deficiencies

Matho had deficiencies. It's why he spent a lot of time in the twos.

There he would have feedback on what he needs to improve to earn a seniors spot. And a development programme about getting him there. By all accounts he's been very diligent about following that programme and that's why he's an improved player now playing seniors. Probably should have been included a couple weeks earlier, but nonetheless. He'll continue to have a programme to improve further and hold his spot.

Had the club thought he couldn't/wouldn't make that improvement, he wouldn't have gotten a contract renewal. But they figured him a chance, backed him in and he's been following through.

I don't really rate the "cards marked" sort of thinking we tend to do here. If they're playing twos, well, maybe they're useful depth and a leader for the reverses (i.e. Lester) but, more likely, they've got a development programme they need to follow to make them a best 22 player.

 

[Section 5]

Good 6.5 minute vid

 

[Hollow Knight]

Wasn’t too fussed if Cripps got off as the Blues would be my desired finals opponent.

Then I saw some posters on the Carlton board blaming Ah Chee for the incident, and even questioning his courage.

So now, they can get rekt.

 

[Jeremiah001]

Good 6.5 minute vid

Love seeing The Big O firing the boys up at halftime.Good stuff!

 

[DERRINALPHIL]

I was at the Giants game and what was noticeable was how good was Matho at tackling. Last match he continually brought players down with his attack tackling.

He has added a hard edge to our midfield. Players he tackles don't break away and none get up feeling we are a walk in the park.

I wish Lyons would do the same.

 

[Sanchez365]

I was at the Giants game and what was noticeable was how good was Matho at tackling. Last match he continually brought players down with his attack tackling.

He has added a hard edge to our midfield. Players he tackles don't break away and none get up feeling we are a walk in the park.

I wish Lyons would do the same.

That actually used to be a really strong feature of Lyons game and I feel has potentially been his biggest drop off this year.

 

[FLVanLandingham]

I have a memory of Simon Black getting called for a throw when he was half on the ground/half diving out of a tackle, and he was irritated at the ump. Replay.. and sure enough was a good handball.

When you see some of the throws these days it makes me think back to that. Semi-throwing is semi-allowable it seems, but just annoys me A pet peeve sure, but oh well. A nicely executed handball is so great.

 

[dlanod]

I have a memory of Simon Black getting called for a throw when he was half on the ground/half diving out of a tackle, and he was irritated at the ump. Replay.. and sure enough was a good handball.

I remember that too. From my vague memory it snuffed out our rally towards winning that game too.

 

[Cockliff38]

I remember that too. From my vague memory it snuffed out our rally towards winning that game too.

Against North at Etihad in 2010.

Black got one back the following year against the Roos

 

[Section 5]

Carlton have not given up on Crips playing

From AFL Site
CARLTON is heading to the AFL's Appeals Board as it looks to once again contest captain Patrick Cripps

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Patrick Cripps

Age

30

Ht

195cm

Wt

93kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

25.9

5star

K

9.8

4star

HB

16.1

5star

M

3.4

3star

T

5.8

5star

CL

7.4

5star

D

21.0

5star

K

10.1

4star

HB

10.9

5star

M

2.5

3star

T

3.8

4star

CL

6.3

5star

D

12.6

4star

K

4.8

2star

HB

7.8

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

3.2

5star

CL

1.4

4star

' two-match suspension.

Cripps was offered a two-game ban by the Match Review Officer following an incident that left Brisbane's Callum Ah Chee

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Callum Ah Chee

Age

27

Ht

182cm

Wt

80kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.8

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

5.9

4star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.9

4star

G

0.5

3star

D

11.1

3star

K

7.7

3star

HB

3.4

2star

M

3.1

3star

T

2.7

4star

G

0.1

3star

D

9.4

3star

K

4.4

2star

HB

5.0

4star

M

2.4

3star

T

3.0

5star

G

0.8

4star

with concussion over the weekend, with his initial appeal then upheld by the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday night.