Jaded No More

There is no chance Salem was on Cameron. Salem hasn’t done a lock down defensive role all year. Why the fudge would he start in a final against one of the best small forwards in the game? If he was near him at times it’s due to team defense and Smith losing the man in the contest.

There’s a reason we didn’t bother shutting him down. He was so ineffective. Zorko having no impact was the key to us winning. Closely followed by Rich.

Goodwin said in his presser that “most” players had a good night and he also noted that Hunt is very likely to come into selection consideration which means they have a some thinking to do. Very obvious Hunt is in if fit for Smith.

Hunt in. Smith out.

A very impressive win against a very good side. Viney did a sensational job on Zorko who had 0 score involvements. Sparrow was terrific. ANB did a great job on Rich. Jackson and Rivers so composed under pressure. Fritta brilliant. Gus was excellent. They tried to play down his wing and it backfired. And of course my man Oliver. What a star. He is a genuine freak. Two games away from becoming an all time great for this club.

Super super impressed with Sparrow.

Smith and McDonald so costly today.

He hasn’t touched it. He’s getting in Brown’s way. He can’t run. He’s laid one tackle. It’s not great.

McDonald is atrocious.

Game is on. We’ve done the exact opposite of what we needed to do in this quarter.

This game is far from over. They are playing much better.

Brilliant from Smith there.

Bowey is not ready for finals.

We have to come out firing. If we have a good third quarter it’s done. But if we let them get back in the hunt it could be costly. They absolutely can kick a big score on us as shown by the first quarter.

That was much better. We could have killed this game if we kicked straight. Game is still there to be won but we are doing very well. Brisbane will reset and come out firing. We must come out strong after half time.

Oliver is born for finals.

Trash goal kicking will cost us again.

Lever having a mare.

Losers. What a joke to go to a game your team isn’t playing in just to boo someone. Seriously get a life.

Not a chance in hell. Salem is there to make the play not take the best forward. It was Smith who went to him at the first bounce.

Need to start getting on top in clearances. And we need to start controlling the ground ball in defense because when it hits the deck we are all at sea.

Massive mistake not playing Hibbo. Cameron is destroying us.

We are getting done badly in ground level down back and struggling to win clearances.

Cameron will win this for them if we aren’t careful.

This is why playing so many inexperienced guys down back in finals is risky. Bowey nervous and held the jumper. Smith not defending well.