Chook

Ben Brown absolutely dudded by 1 not-15 and 1 touched call...

After last week vs the Cats, 4 goals in front feels like a lot less than it usually does...

We're playing very Geelong-like right now. I don't like it.

The boys need to reset. This game is not over. We beat Geelong last week from 3 goals further down than the Lions were at half time this game. Game on now.

Rivers brilliant smother!

Bowey again. When you get it young fella, get rid of it immediately because if you get tackled you're gone.

Bowey is composed, but he needs to understand he doesn't have an AFL body yet. If he gets caught in a tackle, he won't get away. Needs to dispose quickly every time.

Send it through to Bounce. I'm sure they're desperate for Numerology content over there.

Dees pressure on Cameron's around-the-body was perfect. Max took the mark (tallest man on the ground), and two of our fastest manned the play-on. Cameron misses.

We haven't hit the Gary Rohan line yet though I suppose...

I mean, soak it up now Melbourne fans.

Smashing them, but juuuust keeping them in it.

Oh man oh man oh man how good are the Dees?

Could be 3 goals further in front. Fritsch miss, Brown mark not paid, ANB clear and McDonald clear but disposal error.

Clayton Oliver is the best Melbourne player I've ever seen.

Gotta capitalise on this period of dominance.

We look the better side. Is this real life?

12 point turnaround. Brown mark that wasn't 15, turnover, goal.

We're looking more reliable going forward. Fritter could have two. At least he has one. Brown providing a fantastic target up the ground and inside 50.

Feeling good about the game, but we need prime Jetta out there right now to combat the Lions' defence. With McStay out for the game, our backline is probably too tall. We need Smith to play short, which it sounds like he's been asked to do (now manning Cameron). Rivers shaky. Bowey characteristically calm. Gawn quiet early but getting into it. McDonald and Brown both providing a good target. I feel like all the Lions' goals have come from turnover. They're a good turnover team, but we're getting them more than they're getting us. Excellent base to launch the rest of the game from.

Jackson! And actually led to a goal.

Lions goals all coming from ground balls. Exactly as I knew they would.

Rivers isn’t handling the finals pressure early. Very surprising.

Terrible mistake from finals first timer Rivers there. Brisbane killing us in clearances and contested possessions. Great passage to get the quick response.

That’s what I am worried about. When the ball hits the ground in our backline we’re vulnerable.