What a night people! Finally made it to the post match thread after a ‘bit’ of celebration.
It was great to be back! Walking into the G and just seeing a big crowd, two Victorian clubs fans everywhere, this is what footy is all about and we have missed it for way too long! Haven’t seen that much red and blue for a very long time!
The game - We came out breathing fire! That can not be overstated. We were ready for this contest and when Petracca nailed that kick to T-Mac and he goaled you could see how big it was! Coming from the clouds was Sam ‘Choofta’ Weideman who may have surprised the general public a little more than us who have seen his progress. In my opinion was in the top 2 on the ground.
Clarry and Brayshaw - What you see is what you get. Many times we’ve seen promising young talents go to water in their first attempt at finals but these guys went about their business as usual. Mate thought Clarry was a little quiet but every time you think that look up and realise he had 30 disposals and 18 contested!
Jack Viney - The talisman. Is there anyone with more heart and soul in this competition than Jack Viney right now? A touch off with match fitness but was imposing and had 11 tackles! Including a nice throwback to Rd 1 2015 in the centre square on Ablett! Seriously, G Ablett has to be scared of this guy and I wouldn’t blame him! And more seriously, who the hell doesn’t want Jack in their side!
Max Gawn - What can you say? He’s been doing it all year! Some might have had their doubts going into a finals match but he took apart an inexperienced ruckman. Great game.
Backline - Outstanding. Pressured Cats forwards all night and forced them wide at every opportunity. I expected Hawkins to get off the chain a couple of time but Frosty did the job! Jordan Lewis, this is what he was brought here for. Intercept marking king and back to his ‘3rd man in’ best at contests getting a fist on it and killing it. Christian Salem continued his great form, I’m so glad he’s arrived and is so important now.
The rest - No passengers tonight. T-Mac clunked them, Nibbler worked his socks off as usual, AVB continues to surprise with his worth to the team. It’s hard to believe he’s only in his 5th game back after a very long lay off. Melksham, Hibberd ah I love them all! Not many bigger roars then after Jones kicked that one in the 4th!
Everything from here on in is just gravy now. The season is a success. We get another game of finals experience to get into these guys now! Love this club like anything and wouldn’t trade it for the world. And I love you all as well ❤️
Drink it in man!
