Think we were pretty much the same in 2016 then in 2017 we turned it around and won a few close ones. But I do remember Dimma’s response to the losses was always the same “we will learn from this”. I hated that saying more every time I heard it.
I dont think punching it far would have helped. The Lions constantly won the ground ball, and were able to make space and clear congestion.
Don’t matter it’s not upto players reaction or crowd the AFL official was the goal ump he called it a goal
I'm not disputing that at all. The ARC decision that there was conclusive enough video evidence to over turn the goal umpire is a joke.
Yeah said the same thing. When there's a clear touch of a finger or a post they replay it multiple times for over a minute, this time they make a quick call after 10 seconds on some grainy vision like you're looking at the moon.
He didn't think it through. He didn't take his time. He must have kicked it after about 15 seconds. He should have been taking time off the clock as well. If he really thought about it he should have snapped on his left, its the highest % option from there. You just need to setup to take your 2 steps and kick. Cannot be smothered. I reckon 90% of forwards would have kicked on their left. He has done it before. And the next option should have been a drop punt, as you say he is a very reliable drop punt. He runs straight in and has a reliable ball drop. He chose his worst option, the reality is the moment got to him.
Yeh, sheep dogged 3 goals. Was pathetic most of the night, his usual weak hearted efforts. Scared in the ruck, scared in the contest. Hard to accept he kicked the winning goal.
Love this argument. By extension we should just allow the players to umpire the game. Save a few dollars on umpires. Get people from the crowd to do the throw ins. Who will do the ball ups? Perhaps the runners can rotate that task?
