WB Game Day V Gold Coast Suns R18 2021

[angelopetraglia]

How many brain fades can we make that allow cheap goals at the back? How many times? Such bad defending.

[bulldogtragic]

Just so dumb Richards.

[Grantysghost]

Richards sent it goal side there argh.

Our form is officially concerning.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

We are just so bad at one on one defending.

The more you objectively look at it, it's hard to see us winning a flag with this back half.

[comrade]

Giving up 8 goals half way through the 3rd term to this mob is bad vibes.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Is Naughton playing?

[comrade]

The more you objectively look at it, it's hard to see us winning a flag with this back half.

Can't see Crozier or Cordy in a flag winning defence.

[DOG GOD]

Giving up 8 goals half way through the 3rd term to this mob is bad vibes.
Exactly. Holman/Ainsworth for 6 is even worse

[Eastdog]

Great stuff JUH!

[jeemak]

Is Naughton playing?

Seemingly.

Great attack at it Jamarra. Great finish.

[DOG GOD]

JUH again…thank god he’s out there

[bulldogtragic]

Three!!

[Eastdog]

Suns not going away. Put the foot down Dogs!

[comrade]

Defensive positioning shocking again.

[Grantysghost]

Thought that was a goal. Is there wind to that end?

[The Bulldogs Bite]

I love Cody but he NEEDS to stop over playing for frees.

[DOG GOD]

Needed that one.

[Eastdog]

Nice finish Cody!

[DOG GOD]

Thought that was a goal. Is there wind to that end?
It was

[bornadog]

Umpires SUCK

[KT31]

Why was JJs shot reversed?

[bulldogtragic]

So Naughton is playing. Dumb *!*!*!*!ing free when there’s a shot at goal.

[ratsmac]

These umps are shite

[DOG GOD]

So Naughton is playing. Dumb *!*!*!*!ing free when there’s a shot at goal.
Obviously frustrated for his “nothing” game.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

So Naughton is playing. Dumb *!*!*!*!ing free when there’s a shot at goal.

Really poor by Aaron who hasn't touched it.

[Eastdog]

Jamarra been the best forward today.

[The Underdog]

These umps are shite

Yeah, unbelievably inconsistent.

[bulldogtragic]

Obviously frustrated for his “nothing” game.

He’s done it multiple times this year too. I don’t think he’d like it in reverse. But did it again tonight.

[The Underdog]

Jamarra been the best forward today.

Bruce hasn’t been great with his hands but he’s working his butt off.

[Grantysghost]

Tough opposition today, I’m glad we have a bit of a break coming home to what seems like a scoring end.

One of those games you take the four points and get out of there, bit of work left to do.

Think if we get the first one we may roll over them.

[bornadog]

So Naughton is playing. Dumb *!*!*!*!ing free when there’s a shot at goal.

That was BS, the Sun player starts it and Naughton gets caught retailing

[Eastdog]

Bruce hasn’t been great with his hands but he’s working his butt off.

Yeah Bruce is working hard. Overall he has had a much better year than last.

[DOG GOD]

Let’s see if we can run this out. Need the first goal here. I’d even start Naughton at CHB for 5 mins to get his hands on the ball.

[SonofScray]

3/4 time and we’ve seen fits and spurts of our best, but in average I would say we’ve been just below par. Let’s get another 2 goals for Jamarra to really give him a lift and us something to take away.

[bulldogtragic]

That was BS, the Sun player starts it and Naughton gets caught retailing

Why do anything when your team mate is kicking for goal. Do what Libba does, what for the all clear to be given and go to town.

[merantau]

We need to put in hard. This game is a must win.

[Bumper Bulldogs]

We’ve been lucky with score reviews tonight

[comrade]

I don't know how anyone can watch Cordy trail his opponent, fall over and just let him run away for a forward entry and defend him.

[Bumper Bulldogs]

Good transition right their

Finish them JJ

[whythelongface]

Great transition. Well done JJ

[DOG GOD]

That’s it JJ

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Garcia has been very very good.

[Eastdog]

Good start. Let’s take a hold of this game now.

[Stefcep]

Really poor by Aaron who hasn't touched it.

concussion after effects?

anyways, IMO, if we play JIHJ, Naughton and Bruce the delivery inside 50 has to be much better than it has been.

[Grantysghost]

Wow a game of inches. Well done JJ and Dale.

[Eastdog]

Garcia has been very very good.

My thoughts as well. Been very good.

[Grantysghost]

concussion after effects?

anyways, IMO, if we play JIHJ, Naughton and Bruce the delivery inside 50 has to be much better than it has been.

I think that’s a good observation.

[bulldogtragic]

Garcia has been very very good.

Going to be a heck of a player.

[azabob]

We’ve been lucky with score reviews tonight

Not really. Goal umpire called behind both times. First one 50/50, second one clearly a behind.

[Bumper Bulldogs]

That was perfect from Richards and Marra has a shot

[azabob]

Garcia has been very very good.

Reminds me so much of Dahlhaus in looks and game style

[Eastdog]

Well done Naught! Finally the AstroNaught has landed.

[jeemak]

Good hit from Crozier.

[bulldogtragic]

Need some percentage.

[comrade]

Garcia is a jet. What a find.

[DOG GOD]

How the F did sexton get by himself there ? Geez our defence needs some work

[Grantysghost]

Touk Miller is some player now.

[comrade]

Richards and Dale would want that one back again.

[azabob]

Richards and Dale would want that one back again.

Big time.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

FFS.

We have a lot of work to do.

[bulldogtragic]

Keep your mouth shut Caleb.

[Eastdog]

Keeping going Dogs! The game is not over yet.

[DOG GOD]

We are a shadow of the team from rds 1-14

[comrade]

Jesus, this is painful.

[Eastdog]

Just get the win Dogs!

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Jesus, this is painful.

This is a pretty awful performance.

We need to turn things around quickly.

[DOG GOD]

What is it with this defence? Standing off their opponents just waiting for them to do something.

[ratsmac]

GC are killing us right now. If they were a little more composed they'd probably be in front

[The Bulldogs Bite]

*!*!*!*! off Crozier

[angelopetraglia]

Crozier. Dropped.

[comrade]

Honestly, in the bin Crozier.

[ratsmac]

Crozier can *!*!*!*! off

[angelopetraglia]

GC are killing us right now. If they were a little more composed they'd probably be in front

100% agree, they could have punished us

[azabob]

What is it with this defence? Standing off their opponents just waiting for them to do something.

It’s our way to defend as infuriating as it is.

[bulldogtragic]

I insist. Crozier. Never. Ever. Again.

[DOG GOD]

Well done Cody. Luckily we’ve kicked straight.

[angelopetraglia]

Take the points. Move on. Forget about this one.

[Grantysghost]

Macrae been great.

[comrade]

I insist. Crozier. Never. Ever. Again.

At the absolute most, you can only have one of Crozier and Cordy.

[Bumper Bulldogs]

Bloody hell blow the siren. We are really into junk time

[comrade]

Pretty apt end to the game.

[jeemak]

Garcia has had some really ordinary moments tonight that have made me think he's not quite ready.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Easily could have lost this if GC had more composure.

We won't make top 4 if we don't improve quickly and it starts with selection.

[bornadog]

Someone needs to talk to Garcia and stop these stupid smart arse handballs over his head

[DOG GOD]

3 weeks in a row we have looked so average. Lucky to get 2 wins out of that.

[Bumper Bulldogs]

Take the points. Move on. Forget about this one.

Yep good call. We rested Libba, gave dunks a game blooded Marra second game. We did what we needed to do.

[bornadog]

3 weeks in a row we have looked so average. Lucky to get 2 wins out of that.

Either way I will still take it

[DOG GOD]

Easily could have lost this if GC had more composure.

We won't make top 4 if we don't improve quickly and it starts with selection.
Agree 100%

[Grantysghost]

Happy with the four points, Suns been in reasonable form taking out the Tigers and Giants last couple of weeks. Wasn’t perfect but it’s banked and add it to the interstate wins.

Plus Jamarra.

[hujsh]

Crozier very bad but it all started with Daniels giving away a stupid 50

[jeemak]

Not the sexiest of wins but once we got out to five goals we put it in the rack and just couldn't light it up again.

Move on, ladder leaders and at worst top two for another week.

It's a good time to be a Bulldog.

[GVGjr]

Richards and Dale would want that one back again.

They'll be wearing the witches hats at Halloween

[jeemak]

Crozier very bad but it all started with Daniels giving away a stupid free

Who gave away the free kick?

[DOG GOD]

Either way I will still take it

So will I, but we are a mile off a premiership

[comrade]

Yeah, Marra how about not mentioning how good it is to be staying with Essendon.

[hujsh]

Who gave away the free kick?

Williams gave away the first in the contest and Daniel the a 50 and fixed my post to reflect that. For abuse of all things

[GVGjr]

Tough game. Suns had 24 scoring shots to our 20.

A few too many under-performed for us tonight.

[Grantysghost]

Yeah, Marra how about not mentioning how good it is to be staying with Essendon.

He’s like a kid at Christmas, take it for what it was just pure excitement.

[jeemak]

He’s like a kid at Christmas, take it for what it was just pure excitement.

Nah he really wants to play for Essington and it's just a matter of time.

[Dry Rot]

I only had a shitful MMM radio call.

How did Marra, Garcia and Dunkley go?

[bornadog]

I only had a shitful MMM radio call.

How did Marra, Garcia and Dunkley go?

Marra three goals, Garcia turnover merchant, Dunkley welcome back son

[Eastdog]

Tough hard fought win. Lots to work on. Defence looks quite vulnerable.

[comrade]

Weird to see criticism of Garcia when much more experienced players were twice as bad.

[jeemak]

Weird to see criticism of Garcia when much more experienced players were twice as bad.

Possibly given the more experienced players had been flogged to death all game Garcia has been highlighted for something different........

[The Underdog]

Weird to see criticism of Garcia when much more experienced players were twice as bad.

He was very good, but had 3 very loose handballs that resulted in turnovers in the last quarter. I love what he brings, but he made some costly poor decisions when it mattered. Smart by foot though.

[1eyedog]

Weird to see criticism of Garcia when much more experienced players were twice as bad.

Thought he was a bit junky here and there with his decision making but seems to have a good balance between hardness and touch. That lowering of the eyes to hit up JJ showed he also has composure and it was at a critical time.

Only 5 games in I thought he made a solid contribution.

[comrade]

Possibly given the more experienced players had been flogged to death all game Garcia has been highlighted for something different........

Whatever floats your boat but for a 19 year old coming off a knee reco, he’s been excellent.

[kruder]

Got to love Cody had a quiet game, but still impacted when the game was in the line. His natural forward instincts and finishing is going to be very handy when the whips are cracking.

I thought Bailey Dale was one of the few that made things happen, Tim was solid in the ruck against no opponent and Keath was excellent again.

Take the points and move on.

[The Underdog]

I only had a shitful MMM radio call.

How did Marra, Garcia and Dunkley go?

Marra was classy and used it well. Needs to learn to put his head over the footy when it’s there to be won on the ground, but a big step up on last week.

Dunkley looked like a guy who’d missed 12 weeks, but he’ll be better for the run.

[jeemak]

Whatever floats your boat but for a 19 year old coming off a knee reco, he’s been excellent.

Man, all I said was he's shown some things that make me think he's not quite ready, you know, because he's only 19 and coming off a reco.

If that's unfair and not interesting to you, I'll just join the "Cordy is bad" bandwagon and we can all be happy!

[kruder]

Crazy!!! Had more endeavour than pretty much all of the 22 great signs indeed.

The whole team handballs over their head, he may have overdone it once but generally very effective with it.

Garcia is a genuine chance of making best 22 at the end of year.

[kruder]

Weird to see criticism of Garcia when much more experienced players were twice as bad.

Crazy!!! Had more endeavour than pretty much all of the 22 great signs indeed.

The whole team handballs over their head, he may have overdone it once but generally very effective with it.

Garcia is a genuine chance of making best 22 at the end of year.

[bornadog]

Bontempelli: 36 disposals, 18 contested possessions, 9 clearances, 33 pressure acts and 504 metres gained.


Macrae, fastest player to get to 5000 disposals in the history of the AFL/VFL.

[bornadog]

Crazy!!! Had more endeavour than pretty much all of the 22 great signs indeed.

The whole team handballs over their head, he may have overdone it once but generally very effective with it.

Garcia is a genuine chance of making best 22 at the end of year.

No doubt he is going to make it, but those handballs over his head were just plain dumb

[merantau]

The Suns have been in good form and they cracked in all night. We were virtually two players down with Dunkley and Astro completely out of sorts coming back from long term injury and concussion respectively. But we won. I'll take it.

There were some bad signs down back. We were frequently outnumbered around the ball and, apart from Keath, looked very vulnerable in the air. Bailey Dale was very good and I was happy with Richards.

JUH was very good and I am so pleased for him. He's only a kid and the pressure that the media put on these kids, by manufacturing a "story" when none exists is reprehensible.

The sooner we get Stef Martin back the better. English had a real opportunity to dominate today and missed it. Too often he got his hand on the ball first but failed to hit to advantage. He did show that he can kick a goal when needed.

We were blessed to have Jacko particularly in the last five minutes. He was so calm and concise with the ball.

It so often said that good sides win when playing poorly. That was us for mine. A win is a win is a win.

[Stefcep]

Not being mentioned much was Macrae's game. Didn't get the 40 touches but effective kicks and 2 goals. Prefer that type of game from him TBH.

[SonofScray]

Bontempelli: 36 disposals, 18 contested possessions, 9 clearances, 33 pressure acts and 504 metres gained.


Macrae, fastest player to get to 5000 disposals in the history of the AFL/VFL.

Bont’s game was pretty crazy, he looked a little sore in the shoulder, early on he seemed just a fraction off the pace. To still have the influence and volume of work he had, just incredible.

Macrae’s two goals were very good. Great to see him bob up and have that direct, scoreboard influence.

[The Underdog]

Bontempelli: 36 disposals, 18 contested possessions, 9 clearances, 33 pressure acts and 504 metres gained.


Macrae, fastest player to get to 5000 disposals in the history of the AFL/VFL.

Bontempelli, also 15 clangers. Not to say he wasn’t our BOG (although probably Macrae for mine) and at times exceptional, but he’ll need to clean that up before finals

[Nuggety Back Pocket]

The Suns have been in good form and they cracked in all night. We were virtually two players down with Dunkley and Astro completely out of sorts coming back from long term injury and concussion respectively. But we won. I'll take it.

There were some bad signs down back. We were frequently outnumbered around the ball and, apart from Keath, looked very vulnerable in the air. Bailey Dale was very good and I was happy with Richards.

JUH was very good and I am so pleased for him. He's only a kid and the pressure that the media put on these kids, by manufacturing a "story" when none exists is reprehensible.

The sooner we get Stef Martin back the better. English had a real opportunity to dominate today and missed it. Too often he got his hand on the ball first but failed to hit to advantage. He did show that he can kick a goal when needed.

We were blessed to have Jacko particularly in the last five minutes. He was so calm and concise with the ball.

It so often said that good sides win when playing poorly. That was us for mine. A win is a win is a win.

Bontempelli Bailey Smith and Macrae with 100 possessions between them was the difference. The forward line was again patchy with Jamarra showing class and excitement. Using Bruce as the second string ruck man is a concern with Young being the preferred option. We are a better team with Liberatore in the midfield. I agree that Richards is a good inclusion to our defence whilst Duryea continues to play well.

[Stefcep]

Bontempelli Bailey Smith and Macrae with 100 possessions between them was the difference. The forward line was again patchy with Jamarra showing class and excitement. Using Bruce as the second string ruck man is a concern with Young being the preferred option. We are a better team with Liberatore in the midfield. I agree that Richards is a good inclusion to our defence whilst Duryea continues to play well.

The delivery to the forwards was appalling for the most part.

[jeemak]

While we were done in contested marks and uncontested marks, we tightened up the uncontested possession differential this week and it just made it harder for them to get clean ball into their forward line and score.

[DOG GOD]

Martin is a massive out. We need him, Libba and Treloar fit and firing.

[comrade]

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[Bulldog4life]

Dane Swan
@swandane
19h
I’m just about convinced now that the AFL have given a direction to the umpires to help the Gold Coast Suns. Jesus Christ have they been looked after tonight.

[GVGjr]

Dane Swan
@swandane
19h
I’m just about convinced now that the AFL have given a direction to the umpires to help the Gold Coast Suns. Jesus Christ have they been looked after tonight.

He's overly emotional if he thinks that happens.

[The Underdog]

He's overly emotional if he thinks that happens.

I mean I thought the umpiring was incredibly poor last night, but given the choice of incompetence or a conspiracy where the AFL is concerned, always bet on incompetence.

[Bulldog4life]

He's overly emotional if he thinks that happens.

Too many choofs?

[Happy Days]

They definitely get the kid gloves but does anyone really care? It's like complaining that a house cat gets its meals provided.

[SquirrelGrip]

I mean I thought the umpiring was incredibly poor last night, but given the choice of incompetence or a conspiracy where the AFL is concerned, always bet on incompetence.

I felt the umpiring was of a same standard as the commentary.

[macca]

I mean I thought the umpiring was incredibly poor last night, but given the choice of incompetence or a conspiracy where the AFL is concerned, always bet on incompetence.

There is never a conspiracy with the AFL. They can do no wrong. They always get the calls right.

All the rule changes are for benefit of the game and ahem players....

(cynica off)

[merantau]

I felt the umpiring was of a same standard as the commentary.

Dermot Brereton has to be the worst commentator of all time. He continually offers micro analysis of the action branding himself as the "all seeing sage", whose vast experience, and insider's knowledge of the game, enables him to give a finely nuanced commentary that is way beyond that which could be delivered by mere mortals.

[bulldogtragic]

dermot brereton has to be the worst commentator of all time. He continually offers micro analysis of the action branding himself as the "all seeing sage", whose vast experience, and insider's knowledge of the game, enables him to give a finely nuanced commentary that is way beyond that which could be delivered by mere mortals.

shimmy step!!!!

[bornadog]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E6jYYaRUcAIMLqU?format=jpg&name=large

[bornadog]

Coaches votes

9 Marcus Bontempelli (WB)
7 Touk Miller (GCFC)
5 Alex Keath (WB)
3 Jack Macrae (WB)
3 Bailey Smith (WB)
2 Bailey Dale (WB)
1 Sam Collins (GCFC)

Leader board

85 Marcus Bontempelli WB
85 Clayton Oliver MELB
83 Touk Miller GCFC
83 Samuel Walsh CARL
80 Ollie Wines PORT
75 Jack Steele STK

[merantau]

shimmy step!!!!

I see you're into mind reading!

[bulldogtragic]

I see you're into mind reading!

No. That my mental SHIMMY STEP!!!!!

[The Underdog]

Coaches votes

9 Marcus Bontempelli (WB)
7 Touk Miller (GCFC)
5 Alex Keath (WB)
3 Jack Macrae (WB)
3 Bailey Smith (WB)
2 Bailey Dale (WB)
1 Sam Collins (GCFC)

Leader board

85 Marcus Bontempelli WB
85 Clayton Oliver MELB
83 Touk Miller GCFC
83 Samuel Walsh CARL
80 Ollie Wines PORT
75 Jack Steele STK

Interesting that one coach gave Keath BOG and another gave him nothing.

[comrade]

Interesting that one coach gave Keath BOG and another gave him nothing.

Not necessarily.

5 Bont
4 Keath
3 Macrae
2 Miller
1 Collins

5 Miller
4 Bont
3 Smith
2 Dale
1 Keath

[Bulldog4life]

Coaches votes

9 Marcus Bontempelli (WB)
7 Touk Miller (GCFC)
5 Alex Keath (WB)
3 Jack Macrae (WB)
3 Bailey Smith (WB)
2 Bailey Dale (WB)
1 Sam Collins (GCFC)

Leader board

85 Marcus Bontempelli WB
85 Clayton Oliver MELB
83 Touk Miller GCFC
83 Samuel Walsh CARL
80 Ollie Wines PORT
75 Jack Steele STK

Couldn't get much closer.

[bornadog]

Couldn't get much closer.

this week will sort it out

[Bulldog4life]

this week will sort it out

All the bolded players are currently playing top footy which makes it interesting.

[Bulldog Joe]

Couldn't get much closer.

Touk Miller must be a big chance of taking some awards. He is carrying that team.

[1eyedog]

Touk Miller must be a big chance of taking some awards. He is carrying that team.

I was surprised how good he is. So well balanced and covers the ground exceptionally. Gets it a heap and uses it very well.

[jeemak]

I was surprised how good he is. So well balanced and covers the ground exceptionally. Gets it a heap and uses it very well.

Yeah he's pretty good once you start paying attention, which isn't something I'd really done until the weekend just gone.

[Hotdog60]

For those that like a punt Miller could worth a couple of bucks in the Brownlow most votes section. He can't win it because of a mister meaner but he should poll well in a poor team.

[comrade]

There was a bit of analysis of our defensive set up on AFL 360 tonight, showed examples of players such as Bazlenka and Hunter ball watching and allowing the opposition to find space too easily. Also highlighted how as a group we were like bees to honey rather than structuring up to stop the opponent from moving the ball from inside to outside the contest.

Apparently over the last month we're ranked dead last for opposition scores inside 50. That's a worry.

[jeemak]

The bees to honey piece is something I feel has been an issue from Eade's day! It's wall punch inducing sometimes.

[DOG GOD]

There was a bit of analysis of our defensive set up on AFL 360 tonight, showed examples of players such as Bazlenka and Hunter ball watching and allowing the opposition to find space too easily. Also highlighted how as a group we were like bees to honey rather than structuring up to stop the opponent from moving the ball from inside to outside the contest.

Apparently over the last month we're ranked dead last for opposition scores inside 50. That's a worry.

No surprise with that stat considering the way we have struggled the last 3 weeks.
Not going to win a final with that stat. Needs to improve dramatically.

[azabob]

What’s more of a worry is our defenders are not getting out marked 1 on 1 it’s the ball watching as Comrade pointed out.

[jeemak]

What’s more of a worry is our defenders are not getting out marked 1 on 1 it’s the ball watching as Comrade pointed out.

It's been abundantly evident that work rate has been down since the WCE game where our defencive set up was excellent, and transition was made very difficult for them.

There was a slight improvement last week, though too many uncontested marks were afforded GCS as were contested marks.

[Grantysghost]

It's been abundantly evident that work rate has been down since the WCE game where our defencive set up was excellent, and transition was made very difficult for them.

There was a slight improvement last week, though too many uncontested marks were afforded GCS as were contested marks.

Hub syndrome? Hope they didn't pack the Evel Knieval costume.

[Grantysghost]

No surprise with that stat considering the way we have struggled the last 3 weeks.
Not going to win a final with that stat. Needs to improve dramatically.

Mein gott if we don't win a final this year, well...i dunno... Something!

[jeemak]

Hub syndrome? Hope they didn't pack the Evel Knieval costume.

Knackered, probably a bit surprised by how well Sydney played against us. From a post in another thread Sydney's been listed as the best ball mover in the competition and I think they genuinely caught us out.

[Grantysghost]

Knackered, probably a bit surprised by how well Sydney played against us. From a post in another thread Sydney's been listed as the best ball mover in the competition and I think they genuinely caught us out.

I'd not be surprised to see a Cats v Swans GF, they were very impressive.

[comrade]

If the donuts at Fox Footy are able to recognise where it's falling down, you'd think our coaching group are all over it and we hopefully see a big improvement this week.

Ball watching combined with our defenders getting out-positioned or mistiming defensive efforts will not end well against Melbourne.

[Mantis]

There was a bit of analysis of our defensive set up on AFL 360 tonight, showed examples of players such as Bazlenka and Hunter ball watching and allowing the opposition to find space too easily. Also highlighted how as a group we were like bees to honey rather than structuring up to stop the opponent from moving the ball from inside to outside the contest.

Apparently over the last month we're ranked dead last for opposition scores inside 50. That's a worry.

The last example was also a concern whereby 2 GC attacking players had dropped back into the square and the 2 nearest Bulldog players (Cordy & Richards) were some 15m away.

If the Sexton kick didn't go through for a goal either one of the GC would've marked the ball unopposed.

The last goal to King was also a complete *!*!*!*! up with Keath wandering around some 20m from King who marked pretty much unopposed against Dale... no idea how Keath ends up so far from his opponent in this situation.

[comrade]

The last goal to King was also a complete *!*!*!*! up with Keath wandering around some 20m from King who marked pretty much unopposed against Dale... no idea how Keath ends up so far from his opponent in this situation.

Yeah, can't use the 'midfielders weren't doing their job' excuse on that one.

[Mantis]

Yeah, can't use the 'midfielders weren't doing their job' excuse on that one.

It's all good and well for Fox to highlight our mids for being at fault, which is true, but lots of our defending over the past 3 weeks has been completely sub-standard.

[comrade]

It's all good and well for Fox to highlight our mids for being at fault, which is true, but lots of our defending over the past 3 weeks has been completely sub-standard.

Yeah, you could probably pick a dozen moments in that game where our defensive group lost touch and were out of position or made the wrong decision (too many going up, spoiling other defenders etc).

It looked like a group that had barely played together.

[bornadog]

It's all good and well for Fox to highlight our mids for being at fault, which is true, but lots of our defending over the past 3 weeks has been completely sub-standard.

Hopefully we learn from this.

[Mantis]

Hopefully we learn from this.

How deep we go into the finals relies on all sections of the ground playing their part and at present I have little faith our defenders will be able to stand tall when required.

Big task for our defensive coach to get the group playing as we need them to.