The first over sets the tone for the Ashes - ditto R1 AFL
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The first over sets the tone for the Ashes - ditto R1 AFL
Round 1 we played Geel.
For 80 minutes we dominated them.
At the 20 minute mark of the 3rd quarter we had made them look totally disfunctional.
Out percentage was 233%
BUT
The problem was we only had a 20 point lead.
We led 35 to their miserable 15
THEN
Bang Bang Bang
Corey Monica Duncan
And in 4 minutes they were just 2 points behind.
80 minutes of good work undone in 4 minutes.
We battled on with our megadefensive gameplan and still led by 5 points with a minute to go.
Then the Blake to Milne turnover let Milburn stroll in for the winning goal.
RESULT
Cats were jubilant.
They had been outplayed for most of the game but still found a way to win.
That gave then heart and set up their season.
Saints were devastated.
The megadefensive game had actually kept Geelong in it whilst we were on top as we couldn't score.
A deflating way to start the season.
THE TONE WAS SET
For 80 minutes we dominated them.
At the 20 minute mark of the 3rd quarter we had made them look totally disfunctional.
Out percentage was 233%
BUT
The problem was we only had a 20 point lead.
We led 35 to their miserable 15
THEN
Bang Bang Bang
Corey Monica Duncan
And in 4 minutes they were just 2 points behind.
80 minutes of good work undone in 4 minutes.
We battled on with our megadefensive gameplan and still led by 5 points with a minute to go.
Then the Blake to Milne turnover let Milburn stroll in for the winning goal.
RESULT
Cats were jubilant.
They had been outplayed for most of the game but still found a way to win.
That gave then heart and set up their season.
Saints were devastated.
The megadefensive game had actually kept Geelong in it whilst we were on top as we couldn't score.
A deflating way to start the season.
THE TONE WAS SET
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Re: The first over sets the tone for the Ashes - ditto R1 AF
Lenny going down had a much bigger impact.Enrico_Misso wrote:Round 1 we played Geel.
For 80 minutes we dominated them.
At the 20 minute mark of the 3rd quarter we had made them look totally disfunctional.
Out percentage was 233%
BUT
The problem was we only had a 20 point lead.
We led 35 to their miserable 15
THEN
Bang Bang Bang
Corey Monica Duncan
And in 4 minutes they were just 2 points behind.
80 minutes of good work undone in 4 minutes.
We battled on with our megadefensive gameplan and still led by 5 points with a minute to go.
Then the Blake to Milne turnover let Milburn stroll in for the winning goal.
RESULT
Cats were jubilant.
They had been outplayed for most of the game but still found a way to win.
That gave then heart and set up their season.
Saints were devastated.
The megadefensive game had actually kept Geelong in it whilst we were on top as we couldn't score.
A deflating way to start the season.
THE TONE WAS SET
While it's always good to win round one, it's a bit overated. I usually ignore the firts and last rounds as a guide to any serious form as they are usually full of unusual results.
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I think it sewed doubts in the players minds about the gameplan.
We were up against a top team.
We outplayed them for probably 100 out of the 120 minutes.
We kept them to a measly 6 goals.
But we lost!!!!!!
We were up against a top team.
We outplayed them for probably 100 out of the 120 minutes.
We kept them to a measly 6 goals.
But we lost!!!!!!
The rest of Australia can wander mask-free, socialise, eat out, no curfews, no zoning, no police rings of steel, no illogical inconsistent rules.
They can even WATCH LIVE FOOTY!
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Yeah, 1 game changed their minds about the gameplan despite makingthe grand final 2 years running.Enrico_Misso wrote:I think it sewed doubts in the players minds about the gameplan.
We were up against a top team.
We outplayed them for probably 100 out of the 120 minutes.
We kept them to a measly 6 goals.
But we lost!!!!!!
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