QF vs Brisbane at the SCG

[mcs]

Saw that, brilliant.

Just watched some highlights and think I’ve settled on my fave play of the day, which was the lead up to Paps kicking his second goal in a minute in the third quarter.

Centre bounce after Paps’ prior goal. Neale nudges his way to the ball forward of the rucks and he is usually able to spit forward or at least release a handball to advantage. Nope. Serong nails him and has his arms, and whilst he’s able to send a pop handball to Lohmann, it is into a position where he has to run back and wide. Rowie then hunts him down, which he has no right to and nails him. Kyle scoops it up and sends it forward. The Lions mop up but are surrounded by numbers, fumble and Ainsworth goes backwards before Paps nails him. Each contest, the out number, hunt and hit forced them into dead ends and sent the ball our way effectively. Outstanding stuff.

Yep that was our brand of footy yesterday to a tee. If we bring that attitude again in two weeks time, it'll take a great team performance from our opponents to knock us off. While I know some of the younger guys were a bit in and out of the game yesterday - Kyle/Cootee/Datolli/Hanily etc, they all had really good moments, and most importantly - not once when something went wrong did they drop their heads. But just went again, got stuck in again and contributed. That was a great sign of how close the group is at the moment.

[Auntie.Gerald]

The key was that the 5/6 players that are young to AFL played distinctly more so pressure roles rather than attacking decision roles

this put the ball in the hands of our best 17 or so other players and they nailed it

less pressure decision making for the young / AFL new brigade and doubled down on our experienced players

Not withstanding that all 23 players made it happen yesterday

An extraordinary execution given the 8 players missing from our best 23

my concern is that is very challenging to replicate but that’s ok……..just replying like the squad did yesterday was remarkable

[Roadrunner]

To me, it felt almost like a GF win- we were in control throughout the game as deserved underdogs, with at least 5 or more of our best 23 missing. So proud of our young lads who brought energy, enthusiasm and tenacity without any fancy shmancy stuff- just good, honest and relentless pressure and helping each other like a top team does.

Credit to Coxy and the coaching staff- this is the way the Bloods need to play and long may it continue!!

A simply unforgettable game-we humbled last year’s premiers by every player playing his role and with no passengers to carry. An incredible effort- thank you lads!

[Kafka's Ghost]

To me, it felt almost like a GF win- we were in control throughout the game as deserved underdogs, with at least 5 or more of our best 23 missing. So proud of our young lads who brought energy, enthusiasm and tenacity without any fancy shmancy stuff- just good, honest and relentless pressure and helping each other like a top team does.

Credit to Coxy and the coaching staff- this is the way the Bloods need to play and long may it continue!!

A simply unforgettable game-we humbled last year’s premiers by every player playing his role and with no passengers to carry. An incredible effort- thank you lads!

Spot on. The atmosphere at the SCG was electric, and the crowd was into it all game, just like the players. The SYYYYDDNNNEEYY chant as the players, coaches and support crew left the ground was spine-tingling.

[KSAS]

Listen to Stephen Quartermain's stirring commentary at the final siren on SEN. Spine tingling stuff. Right up there with "Leo Barry you star!!!" He is great at sensing the occasion.

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[111431]

One of our greatest wins. Ever.

That was pure Bloods football. Guts, determination and effort, sprinkled with some very tasty sprinkles on top. We were superb to a man. Brisbane well below their best, but so much of that was because of our effort, our desire, our energy.

It doesn't begin to make up for what those 5 did off the field, or the need for long term effort to begin to heal that hurt. But that football today is what has made us proud of our club for so long.

That was up there with Port in '03, West Coast '06, Adelaide '12 for our greatest wins in week 1 of the final.

There were empty seats that some in the media will jump all over - but I can guarantee it won't be like that in a fortnight.

Whatever happens from here, those boys out there are doing all we can ask - giving it a red hot go. And you never know - that red hot go could take us all somewhere none of us would ever have dared even think 3 weeks ago

Cheer cheer you mighty boys in Red and White!

I love it! Bring it home