POSTGAME: GRAND FINAL vs Western Bulldogs

[jnrmac 19,324]

7 hours ago, Garbo said:

Just saw this appear on my feed good explanation of what went on at the centre bounce, this kind of stuff I find impossible to pickup in real time.

 

This is great analysis. Thanks

One note. The guy narrating is a bit slow/boring so suggest you increase the speed to 1.5X or 1.75X under settings....

[binman 39,088]

7 hours ago, Garbo said:

Just saw this appear on my feed good explanation of what went on at the centre bounce, this kind of stuff I find impossible to pickup in real time.

 

Awesome, thanks Garbo

[Timothy Reddan-A'Blew 4,082]

19 hours ago, Cassiew said:

100% it was not written by the fable singers in 1972. 

Hundred and ten percent, Cassie!😉 I read somewhere that it was first sung by the team in 1912, and that Bluey Truscott wrote the '39 verse. I'm thinking they meant 'arranged' or probably 'performed' - 1972 was about the time technology would have allowed 'quality' broadcast at games and the VFL would have been jumping on it and getting 'official' versions for the purpose (such simple days...). I just included the entry verbatim to clarify 'old' was in the written lyrics, not just evident in the recording.

[Jaded No More 59,142]

8 hours ago, Deestroy All said:

The more I watch it the more Angus stands out. Game of his life. Unflinching, played it like his last game, and when you think any game seriously could be his last, his courage was/is outstanding. 
Just took hits, stood in holes, laid bumps, ran all [censored] day. 
The mark speaks for itself. But I love the angles he runs in on like a cheeky bugger that makes the shot a whole lot easier. 
 

Inspirational stuff. 

Puts to shame all the posters on this site who wanted him gone, said he was no good, and brought him up as trade bait.

But then again, what's new.

[Demonland 66,505]

 

[Cards13 9,117]

On 10/3/2021 at 5:42 PM, BradDemonSufferer said:

Maybe Liam Ryan wants to come and play with Kozzie. Third rounder might do the trick.

Wonderful pic!

[Earl Hood 5,821]

18 hours ago, Garbo said:

Just saw this appear on my feed good explanation of what went on at the centre bounce, this kind of stuff I find impossible to pickup in real time.

 

Looked through that video, very forensic analysis of the centre square battle. My takes were Gawn just smashed the opposition rucks to set up our take aways in the 4th Q to put the game beyond doubt. In the 3rd Jackson managed to break even in the ruck contests but was able to follow up on the ground to great effect. And Viney was too strong inside for Treloar or Libba and was able to get the ball out to our receivers to devastating effect. And then we had 2 other bull, ball magnets in Tracc and Oliver. No team could stop that combo I believe.

The analyst showed how the dogs tried to counter the onslaught over the last 2 quarters but it was all futile. 

[Demonland 66,505]

 

[Jaded No More 59,142]

I’m just here to remind you that we are the premiers 

[WalkingCivilWar 33,438]

Even HRH is celebrating

Damn. There’s no sound on this clip. Just imagine QE2 singing Simply The Best. 
I received this from a friend in Qld and I’ve spent ages trying to work out how to post it on here. I’m halfway there. Just gotta work out why there’s no sound. 

Edited October 6, 2021 by WalkingCivilWar
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[Wilson7 2,536]

Excellent Footage when the siren goes, can see whole team celebrate

[roy11 3,030]

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2021/10/05/the-rivalry-full-of-nastiness-developing-between-two-afl-teams/

A nothing article, but if true funny Dogs would be upset about us singing that they sung (which is already song in soccer and the darts etc)

Edited October 6, 2021 by roy11

[layzie 29,771]

Honestly I'd prefer just sitting in chair and thinking about how good that win/flag was than turning attention to the other sports I'm into or trade period right now.

 

[Fritta and Turner 3,830]

42 minutes ago, roy11 said:

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2021/10/05/the-rivalry-full-of-nastiness-developing-between-two-afl-teams/

A nothing article, but if true funny Dogs would be upset about us singing that they sung (which is already song in soccer and the darts etc)

Could have been worse....remember when Adelaide sang

'Oh when the Crows go marching in......"

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1 hour ago, roy11 said:

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2021/10/05/the-rivalry-full-of-nastiness-developing-between-two-afl-teams/

A nothing article, but if true funny Dogs would be upset about us singing that they sung (which is already song in soccer and the darts etc)

I like the idea of us having a rival.

Let's tell it like it is. Our rivalry with Collingwood hasn't really been relevant for 50 to 60 years. Even with us being strong now, the stars haven't aligned to make that rivalry meaningful for the time being due to them rebuilding.

The stuff about the song might be overrated but I do get the feeling there is some mutual dislike there.

Libba was carrying on like a faux tough guy and trash talker for most of the GF. In the round 20 match up, the sledge that Gus laid on Hannan about 'thinking about all those cold winter afternoons down at Casey' was pretty brutal, and Hannan proceeded to push him over. Mayzie also proceeded to iron out Hannan during the GF. Also let's not forget Watts' and Bugg's 'You ready?' Instagram post aimed at Johannisen. 

[layzie 29,771]

19 hours ago, Jaded No More said:

I’m just here to remind you that we are the premiers 

We won the whole entire premiership Jaded! How good is it! 😄

[Cassiew 1,872]

Now the sailor moon buns have long gone someone has asked me at work if I’ve “come down” yet. Not by a long shot. The AFL may be moving on to new news, but to me it’s still all about the 2021 AFL premiership 

[roy11 3,030]

4 minutes ago, Colin B. Flaubert said:

I like the idea of us having a rival.

Let's tell it like it is. Our rivalry with Collingwood hasn't really been relevant for 50 to 60 years. Even with us being strong now, the stars haven't aligned to make that rivalry meaningful for the time being due to them rebuilding.

The stuff about the song might be overrated but I do get the feeling there is some mutual dislike there.

Libba was carrying on like a faux tough guy and trash talker for most of the GF. In the round 20 match up, the sledge that Gus laid on Hannan about 'thinking about all those cold winter afternoons down at Casey' was pretty brutal, and Hannan proceeded to push him over. Mayzie also proceeded to iron out Hannan during the GF. Also let's not forget Watts' and Bugg's 'You ready?' Instagram post aimed at Johannisen. 

Think that's just Libba!

That's the first I heard of that Gus sledge, no wonder there was some carry on. Glad we got the last laugh.

But agreed, it will be good to have rival. I didn't like some of the class divide that people tried to build up in the lead to the GF.

[Chook 14,614]

20 hours ago, Jaded No More said:

I’m just here to remind you that we are the premiers 

It’s actually sunk in too. I now live in a world where, yeah, obviously Melbourne is the reigning premier. 

[Winners at last 4,849]

6 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Even HRH is celebrating

Damn. There’s no sound on this clip. Just imagine QE2 singing Simply The Best. 
I received this from a friend in Qld and I’ve spent ages trying to work out how to post it on here. I’m halfway there. Just gotta work out why there’s no sound. 

"Halfway there" ??? You must be living on a prayer.

😉

 

Edited October 6, 2021 by Winners at last

[BoBo 2,281]

57 minutes ago, Cassiew said:

Now the sailor moon buns have long gone someone has asked me at work if I’ve “come down” yet. Not by a long shot. The AFL may be moving on to new news, but to me it’s still all about the 2021 AFL premiership 

When someone does a good job at work, I say ‘that’s Maxy worthy that is’ 

Hopefully it will stick as a saying!

[Grand New Flag 3,226]

Did that really happen? Is this real? Am I dreaming?

[Fork 'em 6,573]

22 hours ago, Earl Hood said:

Looked through that video, very forensic analysis of the centre square battle. My takes were Gawn just smashed the opposition rucks to set up our take aways in the 4th Q to put the game beyond doubt. In the 3rd Jackson managed to break even in the ruck contests but was able to follow up on the ground to great effect. And Viney was too strong inside for Treloar or Libba and was able to get the ball out to our receivers to devastating effect. And then we had 2 other bull, ball magnets in Tracc and Oliver. No team could stop that combo I believe.

 

Whenever I thought about the GF in the 2weeks prior this is all I could see.
These boys smashing the "bat deeper' Bulldogs mids.
There was no way they were gonna cope with our power outta the middle.

Then I'd think about the backs.
Lever, May, Petty, Rivers, Hibberd were all gonna be too good for Naughton and Weightman.

Then I'd go and think about the forwards.
Brown, Fritta , Pickett, Tmac ...... Gawn.
Easten Wood and his no-name mates were never gonna stop those boys.

Wings .... Langers an Brayshaw relentlessly running up and down the ground.
Gawd ....

Then ANB, Sparrow, Harmes all chiming in.
We was never gonna lose.

My only surprise was the 2nd qtr.
Never saw that coming at all.




 

Edited October 6, 2021 by Fork 'em

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

21 hours ago, Jaded No More said:

I’m just here to remind you that we are the premiers 

I’m still getting my head around it.

[WalkingCivilWar 33,438]

12 minutes ago, Grand New Flag said:

Did that really happen? Is this real? Am I dreaming?

I’m SO pleased to hear this! I wasn’t sure if it is ‘normal’ to still be in disbelief 11 days after the fact. At least twice a day I stop and think, ‘bloody hell, we actually won the flag!’ Or ‘WE are the reigning Premiers’ or similar. I don’t know how long this will continue, but I have a feeling it’s not gonna wane anytime soon. ❤️💙