AFL Game Day R22 2021

[Eastdog]

All discussion for Round 22, 2021.

[bornadog]

Not confirmed fixture

LIKELY ROUND 22 FIXTURE (All times AEST)


FRIDAY AUGUST 13
GWS v Richmond – Marvel Stadium (7.50pm)

SATURDAY AUGUST 14

Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs – UTAS Stadium (1.45pm)

Port Adelaide v Carlton – Adelaide Oval (4.35pm)

Geelong v St Kilda – GMHBA Stadium (4.35pm)

Brisbane v Collingwood – Gabba (7.25pm)

North Melbourne v Sydney – Marvel Stadium (7.40pm)

SUNDAY AUGUST 15
Melbourne v Adelaide – MCG (2.10pm)

Gold Coast v Essendon – Metricon Stadium (3.20pm)

Fremantle v West Coast – Optus Stadium (5.10pm)

[Eastdog]

Thanks for posting that BAD.

[Eastdog]

Will they be announcing the fixture for round 22 tomorrow?

[bornadog]

Will they be announcing the fixture for round 22 tomorrow?

Not sure. I think they are negotiating with Governments in other states, so may take awhile.

[DOG GOD]

I’m hearing it will be in Launceston

[Axe Man]

I’d be shocked if it was in Tassie going by the latest news in Vic.


I’m hearing it will be in Launceston

A day is a long time in football! ;)

[bulldogtragic]

I’m hearing it will be in Launceston

All these footballers, staff, umpires, officials coming from a Red Zone while the MCG is free. Seems weird.

[Grantysghost]

All these footballers, staff, umpires, officials coming from a Red Zone while the MCG is free. Seems weird.

Makes 0 sense. Must be someone lobbying pretty hard.

[DOG GOD]

All these footballers, staff, umpires, officials coming from a Red Zone while the MCG is free. Seems weird.
Exactly why I didn’t think it would be here.

[Axe Man]

All these footballers, staff, umpires, officials coming from a Red Zone while the MCG is free. Seems weird.


Makes 0 sense. Must be someone lobbying pretty hard.

I get what you are saying but if the Tassie government allow it it can only be a good thing to play footy in front of a crowd. Sure it would suit us better to play at the MCG but our (small) loss is the Tassie footy fans gain.

[DOG GOD]

Tasmania premier Peter Gutwin confirms hawks/dogs game this week.

[Grantysghost]

Tasmania premier Peter Gutwin confirms hawks/dogs game this week.

Cool. Good for Tassie. I do find it baffling that two teams from a state in lockdown travel interstate to play but maybe that's just me! Especially considering the rhetoric around how it moves to justify border lockdowns this morning.

Hopefully we can make the most of getting away as a group.

[bornadog]

Cool. Good for Tassie. I do find it baffling that two teams from a state in lockdown travel interstate to play but maybe that's just me! Especially considering the rhetoric around how it moves to justify border lockdowns this morning.

Hopefully we can make the most of getting away as a group.

Hawks will have a contract and sponsorship money they have to honour.

[SquirrelGrip]

Tasmania premier Peter Gutwin confirms hawks/dogs game this week.

I cancelled my flights and accommodation to Launceston yesterday. I'd booked it in when the fixture first came out.

[bornadog]

I cancelled my flights and accommodation to Launceston yesterday. I'd booked it in when the fixture first came out.

Hopefully you aren't out of pocket

[SquirrelGrip]

Hopefully you aren't out of pocket

No, the good news is that everything was fully refundable, but it was the one escape we'd had planned all year.

[bornadog]

No, the good news is that everything was fully refundable, but it was the one escape we'd had planned all year.

I almost booked this weekend myself, just to get away. Oh well.

[DOG GOD]

No, the good news is that everything was fully refundable, but it was the one escape we'd had planned all year.
Damn. Sorry to hear that.

[Eastdog]

ROUND 22 FIXTURE (All times AEST)


FRIDAY AUGUST 13

GWS v Richmond – Marvel Stadium (7.50pm)



SATURDAY AUGUST 14

Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs – UTAS Stadium (1.45pm)

Port Adelaide v Carlton – Adelaide Oval (4.35pm)

Geelong v St Kilda – GMHBA Stadium (4.35pm)

Brisbane v Collingwood – Gabba (7.25pm)

North Melbourne v Sydney – Marvel Stadium (7.40pm)



SUNDAY AUGUST 15

Melbourne v Adelaide – MCG (2.10pm)

Gold Coast v Essendon – Metricon Stadium (3.20pm)

Fremantle v West Coast – Optus Stadium (5.10pm)

[bornadog]

ROUND 22 FIXTURE (All times AEST)

Gold Coast v Essendon – Metricon Stadium (3.20pm)


Game has been moved to Geelong

[bulldogtragic]

Commentators are BS. So if it’s behind play or not impact the immediate play it should be no free?

These people get paid for their expertise and offer dumb ass ignorance.

[azabob]

Commentators are BS. So if it’s behind play or not impact the immediate play it should be no free?

These people get paid for their expertise and offer dumb ass ignorance.

Do you think either of those giants frees were there? They were soft as soft

[bulldogtragic]

Do you think either of those giants frees were there? They were soft as soft

That’s a fair argument. Saying one was going through at post height so it doesn’t count and the other was paid when the ball was in the middle not impacting play is ignorant.

I can see why both were paid, but sure soft. But at the same why was Lynch pulling Taylor with the ball not given the all clear and throwing elbows into backs invites attention. That’s what I would focus my commentary on. Why are these players doing unnecessary and dumb things.

[bulldogtragic]

BT: Was a great ball if Taylor didn’t intercept it.

*!*!*!*!wit.

[azabob]

BT: Was a great ball if Taylor didn’t intercept it.

*!*!*!*!wit.

Bizarrely he kept going on about it!

[azabob]

That’s a fair argument. Saying one was going through at post height so it doesn’t count and the other was paid when the ball was in the middle not impacting play is ignorant.

I can see why both were paid, but sure soft. But at the same why was Lynch pulling Taylor with the ball not given the all clear and throwing elbows into backs invites attention. That’s what I would focus my commentary on. Why are these players doing unnecessary and dumb things.

Fair points.

[chef]

Great to watch. See ya tigers.

[hujsh]

I just want to see someone keep out Essendon. Even if it's GWS

[bulldogtragic]

Great to watch. See ya tigers.

Just wish it wasn’t the plastics. But he’ll yes. Just one more week of footy shows saying they’re not officially dead yet…

They’ve been gone a while. Hopefully a few ask for trades out too, ones we like would be even better.

[Grantysghost]

I just want to see someone keep out Essendon. Even if it's GWS

So on board with this, and for their VFL side to finish last.

[bulldogtragic]

I just want to see someone keep out Essendon. Even if it's GWS

Essendon losing another final. I’m good with that.

[bulldogtragic]

Bizarrely he kept going on about it!

God he ruins footy.

[bulldogtragic]

That’s a fair argument. Saying one was going through at post height so it doesn’t count and the other was paid when the ball was in the middle not impacting play is ignorant.

I can see why both were paid, but sure soft. But at the same why was Lynch pulling Taylor with the ball not given the all clear and throwing elbows into backs invites attention. That’s what I would focus my commentary on. Why are these players doing unnecessary and dumb things.


Fair points.

Riewoldt just said what I said. It’s clear to the him and the Foxtel guys what the actual commentary is, and BT Ch7 go with their BS. What is the appeal of BT? Riewoldt is actually a good thinking and communicator I’m learning week after week.

[bornadog]

GWS slaughtering Tigers? Can they go on with it?

[bulldogtragic]

Yep.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Gee Tigers really have shut up shop for a long while haven't they?

Look like a side who just want a rest after so much success.

Will be interesting to see how they turn up next year.

[jeemak]

Gee Tigers really have shut up shop for a long while haven't they?

Look like a side who just want a rest after so much success.

Will be interesting to see how they turn up next year.

I wish they'd talk a bit more about the Rioli legacy, reckon they've missed an opportunity.

As for Richmond, when you've got your coach bleating about where you play and other stuff you're not going to be able to hang on mentally unless absolutely everything goes your way personnel wise etc.

Still spewing they played out of their skins against us for a half a game. Why couldn't we get this Richmond?

[jeemak]

I think Leon Cameron gets boned a bit too much as a coach, he's clearly pretty good at what he does and gets his team up a lot of the time.

[jeemak]

I've said it once and I'll say it again (and again), James Brayshaw has a really weird love of big men. He is a complete sycophant for them. The way he just gushed over Mumford (you know, the games biggest arsehole) was unsettling.

It was followed up by Leppitsch doing the same and Daisy was truly unnerved. She could barely get a word out of it afterwards.

[Ghost Dog]

Gee Tigers really have shut up shop for a long while haven't they?

Look like a side who just want a rest after so much success.

Will be interesting to see how they turn up next year.

These sooks hate playing at Ethihad. Boo Hoo.
I remember Ross Lyon ( much as I dislike his persona sometimes ) stating that Freo would turn up and compete hard anywhere in the country, travel as no excuse. I admired him when he said that.
Hardwick's swipe at Etihad and petulance generally is annoying as hell.

If GWS go all the way to finals this year I think I will skip it.

[jeemak]

These sooks hate playing at Ethihad. Boo Hoo.
I remember Ross Lyon ( much as I dislike his persona sometimes ) stating that Freo would turn up and compete hard anywhere in the country, travel as no excuse. I admired him when he said that.
Hardwick's swipe at Etihad and petulance generally is annoying as hell.

If GWS go all the way to finals this year I think I will skip it.

He coached the team that ruined the circle jerk at Pork Barrel Park in 2013, and almost took Freo all the way. For an apparently dour coach that year in the finals he scored 87pts. at PBP, 99 at Subi and it tightened up in the GF with Freo only scoring 62 to the Hawks 77.

Lyon should still be coaching, he's too good not to be no matter what you think about his strategy and tactics.

[GVGjr]

GWS were impressive last night. I'm not sure the can go on with it but no team would want to catch-up them on a good night.

[jeemak]

GWS were impressive last night. I'm not sure the can go on with it but no team would want to catch-up them on a good night.

G, I've gotten to a point where I don't want to play anyone.

Now that Clarko has stopped tanking to prove a point I'm worried about today. I was worried about last week and I'm definitely worried about next week.

As I've said above Cameron's a good coach and he's lost personnel, whilst running a reasonable injury list. If they hold seventh they could make it to week three of the finals and if they do I don't think there's any team in the competition above them that would be confident of banking the win.

[DOG GOD]

GWS were impressive last night. I'm not sure the can go on with it but no team would want to catch-up them on a good night.

Agree. They seem to be playing a more free flowing game style. They have stars , and if all those stars align, then they could do some damage. The cats game showed they can’t be taken lightly. They’ve also been on the road for awhile…that’s obviously not affecting them.

[Grantysghost]

G, I've gotten to a point where I don't want to play anyone.

Now that Clarko has stopped tanking to prove a point I'm worried about today. I was worried about last week and I'm definitely worried about next week.

As I've said above Cameron's a good coach and he's lost personnel, whilst running a reasonable injury list. If they hold seventh they could make it to week three of the finals and if they do I don't think there's any team in the competition above them that would be confident of banking the win.

The Hawks midfield was very impressive last week against the Pies. Intensity was high, tackling pressure really good. Mitchell is back to his best and O’Meara seems like he’s found a new lease of life.
Worpel out helps he’s another big body through there.
They did beat us in that pre-season game at Whitten too so there’s that if you’re a match up guy so I’m sharing your concerns.

Next week for some reason I’m not as worried.

[GVGjr]

G, I've gotten to a point where I don't want to play anyone.

Now that Clarko has stopped tanking to prove a point I'm worried about today. I was worried about last week and I'm definitely worried about next week.

As I've said above Cameron's a good coach and he's lost personnel, whilst running a reasonable injury list. If they hold seventh they could make it to week three of the finals and if they do I don't think there's any team in the competition above them that would be confident of banking the win.

It's a decent competition isn't it and one that you can't take a lot for granted no matter how well you are playing?

[bornadog]

He coached the team that ruined the circle jerk at Pork Barrel Park in 2013, and almost took Freo all the way. For an apparently dour coach that year in the finals he scored 87pts. at PBP, 99 at Subi and it tightened up in the GF with Freo only scoring 62 to the Hawks 77.

Lyon should still be coaching, he's too good not to be no matter what you think about his strategy and tactics.

Carlton

[Happy Days]

RTB would be so perfect for Carlton to undo all of the unaccountability that Teague drilled into them. It makes so much sense that there's actualy no chance Carlton would think to do it.

[EasternWest]

I've said it once and I'll say it again (and again), James Brayshaw has a really weird love of big men. He is a complete sycophant for them. The way he just gushed over Mumford (you know, the games biggest arsehole) was unsettling.

It was followed up by Leppitsch doing the same and Daisy was truly unnerved. She could barely get a word out of it afterwards.


Not that I care for ultraviolence but the G train should have performed the community service of snapping Brayshaw in half like he threatened to.

[jazzadogs]

Tom Stewart likely out for a while with a lisfranc injury. That is a big blow for the cats. He's a gun (unlikeable, but a gun).

[Grantysghost]

Saints first 3 goals v Cats. Interesting.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Saints first 3 goals v Cats. Interesting.

Saints would absolutely flog us if we got them now. They’ve got great pressure and King is slotting goals. Actually, we’ve done complete role reversals with them to when we last played them.

[Grantysghost]

Saints would absolutely flog us if we got them now. They’ve got great pressure and King is slotting goals. Actually, we’ve done complete role reversals with them to when we last played them.
They’re looking super impressive. Pressure is through the roof.

[Grantysghost]

Saints 25 Cats 0

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Suddenly King looks better than Naughton. King can kick straight all of a sudden.

[bulldogtragic]

Suddenly King looks better than Naughton. King can kick straight all of a sudden.

Impossible. If you’re a bad shot, you’re a bad shot for life and can’t even be trained to improve.

You speak no sense.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Tom Stewart out for the season.

Seriously if Melbourne can’t win it this year they never will.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Impossible. If you’re a bad shot, you’re a bad shot for life and can’t even be trained to improve.

You speak no sense.

Turned it around in 2 weeks.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Port and Cats also in trouble. Worst top 4 in memory.

[DOG GOD]

Port and Cats also in trouble. Worst top 4 in memory.

They’ll still find a way to grind out a win..something we can’t do.

[comrade]

Port and Cats also in trouble. Worst top 4 in memory.

They’ll both win.

[chef]

Can't rely on Saints for anything

[HOSE B ROMERO]

cmon saints!

[bulldogsthru&thru]

How many does Dixon kick on us next week?

[bulldogtragic]

How many does Dixon kick on us next week?

If the mids do nothing to defend like the last two games. Maybe 5. Keath suppresses that number to 5.

[Grantysghost]

Carlton sent off Murphy in style. Just the lazy 100 point loss. Port playing like a top side.

[azabob]

How many does Dixon kick on us next week?

Dixon will get junk goals but I’m more concerned with their mid sized forwards.

[Grantysghost]

Lions starting to pull away, worry about our percentage now.

We might be up that well known. Cmon pies!

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Lions starting to pull away, worry about our percentage now.

We might be up that well known. Cmon pies!

Geez. It’s something only we could do isn’t it? Be top 4 all season and lose the last 3 to drop out.

[DOG GOD]

Simple. Our game against port will be for a top 4 spot. Good…let’s see how much we REALLY want it.

[Grantysghost]

Geez. It’s something only we could do isn’t it? Be top 4 all season and lose the last 3 to drop out.

134.5 v 131.7 as it stands. Theyve gained 3.6 so far. They'll pole axe the Eagles so yep as mentioned above next week is to stay in the top 4.

Hard to believe.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Brisbane thumping Woods.
Big percentage boost.
270%.
114 v 42 atm.

[The Pie Man]

134.5 v 131.7 as it stands. Theyve gained 3.6 so far. They'll pole axe the Eagles so yep as mentioned above next week is to stay in the top 4.

Hard to believe.

Today couldn’t have gone much worse could it?

:o

[Grantysghost]

Today couldn’t have gone much worse could it?

:o

I've seen some stuff in my time, and I'm generally positive but have to say... I'm struggling with this.

Port are in great form, have Rozee and Butters back in form.... I'm bloody livid to be honest and I'm sober!

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Brisbane now 132% overall.
They could end with a higher percentage than us even if we beat Port.

[Grantysghost]

Brisbane now 132% overall.
They could end with a higher percentage than us even if we beat Port.
But we will have won more games.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

I've seen some stuff in my time, and I'm generally positive but have to say... I'm struggling with this.

Port are in great form, have Rozee and Butters back in form.... I'm bloody livid to be honest and I'm sober!

Your sobriety is wonderful but things look much better with fruit of the vine.
You are bitter because your 2 yo you lost.

[Grantysghost]

Your sobriety is wonderful but things look much better with fruit of the vine.

Haha it's true. For a while anyway ;)

[BornInDroopSt'54]

But we will have won more games.

And possibly lose top percentage first time all season and in final round, at the death knock.
Credit to Brisbane.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

How good is Charlie Cameron?
Outstanding good.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Hawkins bounced a head, someone else's. Will be out for 2 weeks MRO.

[jeemak]

Hawkins bounced a head, someone else's. Will be out for 2 weeks MRO.

It'll be interesting to see what they do here. Hawkins was more sever than Cordy's but they won't want to give him two and will want to give Cordy one.

[The Adelaide Connection]

Today couldn’t have gone much worse could it?

:o

I am going to blame whoever it was somewhere in another thread who declared that we “didn’t need to root for anyone” for the rest of the year. We need to bump the rooting thread back open ASAP.

[bornadog]

I am going to blame whoever it was somewhere in another thread who declared that we “didn’t need to root for anyone” for the rest of the year. We need to bump the rooting thread back open ASAP.

and I stupidly said top 4 was locked in :o

[Grantysghost]

We simply have to win next week.

Just so the Dons have to play an insanely in form Lions in wk 1.

And stuff for us, but mainly that.

Port will be playing for a home final.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

We simply have to win next week.

Just so the Dons have to play an insanely in form Lions in wk 1.

And stuff for us, but mainly that.

Port will be playing for a home final.

And I cannot stomach the thought of essendons first finals win in ages being at our expense. That’d be the last straw for me.

[Grantysghost]

And I cannot stomach the thought of essendons first finals win in ages being at our expense. That’d be the last straw for me.

I might need a year off if that happens.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Peter Wright back to his usual standards. 1 behind today.

[The bulldog tragician]

And I cannot stomach the thought of essendons first finals win in ages being at our expense. That’d be the last straw for me.

Don’t. Just…don’t ….

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Don’t. Just…don’t ….

It’s unfortunately a very likely scenario. Us playing them that is. Unless gws lose to Carlton or the bombers to Collingwood, we’ll get them if we can’t overcome Port.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Stringer brilliant best today and with a strong sense of team play. Unselfish bull.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Cmon west coast! Can’t believe I’m saying that

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Don’t. Just…don’t ….

Can’t think of anything worse than losing consecutive finals to the damn saints and bombers. Sorry I’ll stop.

[bulldogtragic]

If Freo can learn to kick straight they could go well into the Top 8 next year. They will be very tough next year.