POSTGAME: Rd 20 vs Fremantle

[Older demon 2,172]

27 minutes ago, Sydee said:

Jack Viney - he’s the man that sets the standard - outstanding 

Great team effort well done Dees 

No Luke Jackson singing the song after the game - wtf is that about 

He went off for concussion testing with 4 minutes to go. Somewhere in the rooms getting assessed

[Macca 16,173]

12 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

Gus helped the midfield get more uncontested possessions and cover on the defensive side. But the wet weather made his indiscriminate hacking of the ball forward look good

What are you talking about? 

Brayshaw was great tonight ... on his left a lot as that's where the space was

Opposition players are drawn to his right side kicking and are then caught out

Time and time again

And then Brayshaw kicked deep to advantage or safety.  He was a driving force all night

How about giving credit where credit is due

Edited July 29, 2022 by Macca

[WalkingCivilWar 32,372]

8 minutes ago, ANG13 said:

Yep I know their bad but I loath the Bulldogs more. 

Again… GEELONG! 
Bulldogs aren’t a threat to us. Geelong are. Try to put your intense hate for the Bulldogs aside just for one night. I did it late last year when an Essendon win (against I can’t remember who) was beneficial to us. I barracked for Essendon. ESSENDON! At one stage I heard myself saying ‘come on Jake’ (Stringer. STRINGER!). Now, if I can do that, you can too. I have faith in you, Ang. You got this!!

[mo64 5,209]

7 minutes ago, Juk3b0x said:

Great win against a side that really cannot handle wet weather, and a game style they don’t seem to be able to adjust. The wet suited our contested style and relentless pressure - with more fumbles and more dropped marks they were just given zero opportunity to play how they wanted.

Backs were impressive.  Setup and talk behind the ball was back where it needs to be and stay.  Petty might not get the touches, but the spoils and blanketing of players is crucial.  Rivers had some important defensive clearances early, and hopefully Lever recovers fine.

Viney probably having a career best season, absolute beast.  With Clarry tagged, Petracca and Brayshaw covered well.  Saw some criticism for Sparrow but thought that was a far better effort, better disposal and involvement. 

The negatives for mine were obviously Weideman just having no involvement.  Some said in the game day he was competing in the conditions but I rarely saw that.  ANB had a rough game, didn’t play to conditions and even before injury I genuinely thought Jackson was disinterested.  Weak in the contest, little follow up - almost had an individual moment of brilliance before the main break  but otherwise disappointing. 

Reckon on that kind of form and pressure we’re perfectly ready for the Pies!  Go Dees. 

Perfect summation. 

We need to remember that Freo have been horrible in the wet this year. This game goes to show that winning contested ball is the key to whether we win or lose. It's not talent.

Shout out to Melksham. His place in the team is assured.

[binman 38,589]

[Wodjathefirst 2,350]

26 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Go Bulldogs tomorrow night!!!!

And dare I say it, the Tigers as well

[Sigil 963]

18 minutes ago, Demon Dynasty said:

Gus is much craftier than our other mids.  He's also a solid D as we've seen all year but doesn't offer the line breaking run of Hibberd (to a lessor extent but it's still there), Hunt or, at times, Rivers.

Quick reaction time and smarts in terms of decision making (handball vs quick kick vs roll and gun vs the old one/two).  Certainly has more tricks in his bag.

Speaking of Hibberd i thought he was super tonight.

I reckon Hibberd should get another run around next year. 

Gus in the midfield let's Salem do his job too (as the half back link up). If we absolutely have to wouldn't mind him going back to a defensive wing position.

We have the cattle it's just putting them in the right paddock.

Edited July 29, 2022 by Sigil

[Dr. Gonzo 22,522]

Maxy with a nice shiner

[Rab D Nesbitt 7,264]

23 minutes ago, Hampton 22 said:

Pretty poor coverage with replays often taking precedence over live action, overlaid by commentary box prattle. 

Who was it that said Hibbo might have a hamstring problem when he sprinted from the ground? 🤦🏻‍♂️

[Seraph 1,714]

1 minute ago, Rab D Nesbitt said:

Who was it that said Hibbo might have a hamstring problem when he sprinted from the ground? 🤦🏻‍♂️

Hopefully just a bit of tightness

[dees189227 10,848]

LJ cleared of concussion according to ralphy and Hibbard just cramp

Edited July 29, 2022 by dees189227

[mo64 5,209]

15 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

Backline was so much better balanced with Hunt providing some defensive cover and speed across half back.

Gus helped the midfield get more uncontested possessions and cover on the defensive side. But the wet weather made his indiscriminate hacking of the ball forward look good. And Brodie and Mundy had about 3000 disposals each, but didn’t have the space or skills to do much with them. 

Fritsch was excellent. Weid and Melk not exactly a pack crashing force, but they did enough to panic Pearce, Cox and Young out of intercepts. Apart from that stretch in the 3rd where Mundy put himself in our bomb out spot and the talls couldn’t come across and impact.

I still don’t think we go anywhere without an uncontested kicking game to keep teams honest and some miracle recoveries or performances from tall forwards. But when we can win in the air the ground game still has a lot going for it

Let it go.

[Dee Zephyr 17,717]

18 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

Backline was so much better balanced with Hunt providing some defensive cover and speed across half back.

Gus helped the midfield get more uncontested possessions and cover on the defensive side. But the wet weather made his indiscriminate hacking of the ball forward look good. And Brodie and Mundy had about 3000 disposals each, but didn’t have the space or skills to do much with them. 

Fritsch was excellent. Weid and Melk not exactly a pack crashing force, but they did enough to panic Pearce, Cox and Young out of intercepts. Apart from that stretch in the 3rd where Mundy put himself in our bomb out spot and the talls couldn’t come across and impact.

I still don’t think we go anywhere without an uncontested kicking game to keep teams honest and some miracle recoveries or performances from tall forwards. But when we can win in the air the ground game still has a lot going for it

Congratulations, not that it counts for anything but this is the first facepalm I’ve given out on DL.

Did Gus cut you off in traffic or something? The bashing is ridiculous .

Edited July 29, 2022 by Dee Zephyr

[Demonland 65,655]

 

[Demonland 65,655]

 

[Dr. Gonzo 22,522]

3 minutes ago, Seraph said:

Hopefully just a bit of tightness

Came back on the ground so no worries

[DutchDemons 1,262]

Sam Weideman’s contributions are keeping my aspirations of one day getting a game for the Dees alive.

[Dr. Gonzo 22,522]

2 minutes ago, Demonland said:

 

I'm surprised they don't do follow up tests in the days following a headknock to check for delayed concussion symptoms.

[kev martin 9,215]

They enjoyed that win as did I.

Probably had some truths put to them, though the week. 

We are starting games so well. Sets us up to be front runners, and playing the game on our own terms.

To catch us, the opposition have to play well and take risks. 

Winning can be contagious, onwards Dees.

Edited July 29, 2022 by kev martin

[Lord Nev 13,511]

Stay classy WA.

 

[At the break of Gawn 3,533]

Guaranteed to play finals now. It’s significant because it’s the first time we’ve played consecutive finals series since 05-06!

I honestly think out of the 4 games this was our biggest challenge. Freo are a great defensive side and had to play them at home.

Pies next Friday night is going to be huge. Let’s pay them back!

[Demon Jack 6,329]

3 minutes ago, Lord Nev said:

Stay classy WA.

 

Par for the course in that part of the world...

 

[Lord Nev 13,511]

1 minute ago, Demon Jack said:

Par for the course in that part of the world...

 

No wonder they built a cage into the new stadium...

 

[ANG13 1,473]

6 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Again… GEELONG! 
Bulldogs aren’t a threat to us. Geelong are. Try to put your intense hate for the Bulldogs aside just for one night. I did it late last year when an Essendon win (against I can’t remember who) was beneficial to us. I barracked for Essendon. ESSENDON! At one stage I heard myself saying ‘come on Jake’ (Stringer. STRINGER!). Now, if I can do that, you can too. I have faith in you, Ang. You got this!!

Well alright I will have a go but I dare say as soon as I see the Dogs slime ball coach or the first throw by the dogs that isn’t paid a free kick I will be off them. So I might last five minutes. 

[monoccular 16,188]

11 minutes ago, Wodjathefirst said:

And dare I say it, the Tigers as well

 

11 minutes ago, Rab D Nesbitt said:

Who was it that said Hibbo might have a hamstring problem when he sprinted from the ground? 🤦🏻‍♂️

 think it was the amazing BT 🤯

7 minutes ago, Demonland said:

 

Is it realistic for him to have his first 'scratch match' after missing most of the season then play at finals pace?  Sureit would be great but a huge risk.