Brisbane Lions vs. GWS Giants: AFL live scores, blog
Roar Guru By TheSportsFreak, 20 May 2012 TheSportsFreak is a Roar Guru & Live Blogger
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Your Sunday feast of football starts with a danger game for the home team as they host the new boys on the block. It’s the Brisbane Lions at home to Greater Western Sydney Giants at the Gabba. We’ll have live scores and a blog kicking off at 1.10pm AEST
It’s not been a pretty start to the 2012 season for Michael Voss and his Lions line-up. There’s been just the two wins from seven and the losses they’ve had have been heavy, even if the scoreboard doesn’t necessarily say so.
Strangely enough though, the coach has not been talked about as being under pressure. The idea of Voss being in the gun for the season isn’t a new one – it was talked about heavily in the pre-season.
But with the horror run from Melbourne, troubles at the Gold Coast and the roasting of Michelangelo Rucci (who seems to be the only writer in the whole of South Australia), Voss has flown under the radar.
That was until this week, when Brisbane Lions chairman Angus Johnson decided to put the pressure on the club internally.
He has said that the commitment levels of some of the players is not adequate, but was quick to point out the coach’s position was safe and secure.
Uh-oh.
In our experience, when the head-honcho of the club comes out in support of the coach, there’s trouble abounds. It’s as if Johnson’s handed Voss the reigns as the pilot of the flight through the Bermuda Triangle – you know that the future’s bleak.
So how do you save the coach’s future? Simple – start winning some games and today should (and I stress, should) be the catalyst for the Lions to start getting some positivity not just on the ladder, but in the club too.
Before their bye in round eleven, they’ll travel to Melbourne to play the Kangaroos and host the West Coast Eagles.
The way North Melbourne’s been playing in the last fortnight and the host of injuries at the Eagles, you just never know what could happen if the Lions hit their straps. Plus, Melbourne is on the horizon at home.
But it must start today.
Daniel Merrett must start getting more of the footy up forward to provide support for Jonathan Brown.
The midfield has to start getting the ball forward as well – the Lions only average 45 inside 50′s throughout the first seven weeks of the season, a stat that is seriously not good enough.
They have to get their hands on the football more overall – they’re average disposal count is less than the Giants. Plus they need to be more efficient with it – again a stat GWS actually beat the Lions in this season.
Getting Jed Adcock is a positive. He’ll provide plenty of rebound off half back and hopefully launch some handy forward sortis.
On the other side of the coin – a simple question. You’ve had the GWS Giants theme song in your head all week, haven’t you?
It’s catchy once you hear it sung by the players. And thankfully that happened last week. If you missed it, watch it here. Let’s be honest, it was fun!
Not many people gave GWS a chance to win any matches this season. Now, they’re a decent chance of having two wins next to their name by 4pm today.
Now that the boys have had a taste of victory, it’s something they’ll want to experience again quickly. However today will be a vastly different line-up.
Coach Kevin Sheedy has decided to rest a few of his key players from the last couple of weeks – Tomas Budd, Dylan Shiel, Devon Smith… there were Dream Team and SuperCoach players pulling their hair out on Thursday night wondering what they should be doing!
They do get some good injection of youth into the team though with Adam Tomlinson, William Hoskin-Elliot, Matthew Buntine… they’re progressing well and get their chance today.
Sheedy knows what he’s doing. He’s planning for 2014 and having a dynamite team then, so getting game time into these young legs is crucial, resting players when required.
But, if the sniff of success comes into the nostrils, don’t think the Giants will let it go past. No, not at all. Today is a realistic chance of getting another win under their belt against a Lions team that has been well and truly below par.
Who knows, by day’s end, we may be singing “…and we will never surrender, we’ll fight until the end, we’re greater than the rest!” And you’ll probably be doing a Cossack dance at the same time.
So make sure you join us for Brisbane and Greater Western Sydney from Gabba with live comments from the game. Have your input too below as we get ready for bouncedown at 1.10pm AEST.
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8:52pm
Crashy said | 8:52pm | Report comment
Starting TO grate!
11:17pm
ItsCalled AussieRules said | 11:17pm | Report comment
The attendance of 16,059 is the lowest AFL crowd in Brisbane for 14 years.
8:52pm
Crashy said | 8:52pm | Report comment
These blowouts are starting the grate. There are some ordinary teams in the comp this year and GWS are one of them. Sheedy can only talk up this team for so long.
9:14pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 9:14pm | Report comment
Crashy,
GWS could have copied Fremantle and the Brisbane Bears, and sold their long-term future for five or six wins this year.
But they didnt, because no-one cares about your early record when you win your first premiership.
9:26pm
ItsCalled AussieRules said | 9:26pm | Report comment
Giants back to true form.
Geez how bad were the Gold Coast and Karmichael Hunt to lose to this team.
3:48pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:48pm | Report comment
FINAL | Brisbane Lions 19.18 132 def. GWS Giants 5.10 40
So the Brisbane Lions go to a 3-5 record. They’re still a long way from making the finals, but at least today they showed that they can be competitive. Winning the forward battles by as much as they did today won’t happen many weeks against good teams. But there could be a little bit of confidence to take from today’s win. Next week it’s North Melbourne, who’ve been shaky of late.
They say the first hangover can feel mighty bad. These youngster at the Giants found that out today! GWS looked flat after the massive high of last week’s debut win. They will hit the track this week knowing they have their first real home game at Skoda Stadium against one of the form teams of the competition – Essendon next week.
The Lions comfortable winners today by 92 points.
Thanks for joining me today. Don’t forget, we’ve got live blogs going on right now for Carlton vs. Adelaide as well as the final game of the round West Coast vs. St Kilda.
I’ll be back again next week for more. You can follow me on Twitter (@TheSportsFreak) and don’t forget to follow The Roar on Twitter and Facebook too.
6:16pm
TomC said | 6:16pm | Report comment
Good blog, by the way.
3:46pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:46pm | Report comment
FINAL | Brisbane Lions 19.18 132 def. GWS Giants 5.10 40
Quarter by Quarter
Brisbane Lions 7.3 10.9 13.14 19.18 132
GWS Giants 1.2 3.5 4.5 5.10 40
Goalscorers
BL (6) – Daniel Merrett 7, Jonathan Brown 5, Tom Rockliff 3, Patrick Karnezis 2, Dayne Zorko 1, Daniel Rich 1
GWS (5) – Nathan Wilson 1, Tom Scully 1, Jonathan Giles 1, Adam Phillips 1, Dom Tyson 1
Player Stats
Tom Rockliff (BL) 20 kicks, 16 handballs, 15 contested possessions, 5 marks, 3 goals, 15 score involvements
Pearce Hanley (BL) 18 kicks, 11 handballs, 10 marks, 4 tackles, 4 clearances, 4 inside 50’s
Daniel Rich (BL) 18 kicks, 8 handballs, 5 marks, 8 inside 50’s
Jack Redden (BL) 9 kicks, 17 handballs, 10 contested possessions, 9 tackles
Daniel Merrett (BL) 17 kicks, 6 handballs, 10 contested possessions, 12 marks, 5 inside 50’s, 7 goals, 15 score involvements
Jonathan Brown (BL) 15 kicks, 8 handballs, 16 marks, 5 goals, 15 score involvements
Team Stats
Disposals: BL 432-292; Contested Possessions: BL 141-116; Marks: BL 128-68; Tackles: GWS 56-54; Inside 50’s: BL 65-32; Time In Forward Half: BL 62%-38%; Marks Inside 50: BL 23-7
3:40pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:40pm | Report comment
FINAL | Brisbane Lions 19.18 132 def. GWS Giants 5.10 40
There was a lot talked about the Lions leading up to this game today. Plenty of pressure applied internally. But they responded in the best way possible and were very good today against a disappointing GWS Giants.
The forwards combined for 12 goals today – Daniel Merrett a personal best seven and Jonathan Brown booted five. And Tom Rockliff was untouchable with close to 40 possessions today.
The impressive thing to note from the Lions is that they did put the Giants away.
Stats to come…
3:40pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:40pm | Report comment
Q4 0:30 left | BL 19.18 132 | GWS 5.10 40
Jeremy Cameron has another chance on goal… nope – not his day. From the goal square too… fourth behind today.
3:38pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:38pm | Report comment
Q4 1:05 left | BL 19.18 132 | GWS 5.9 39
Dom Tyson takes the mark on centre wing… then goes for a run. Takes about four of bounces, gets to 50.
Launches… OH WOW – what a fantastic goal that is! Consolation, but very very good
3:37pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:37pm | Report comment
Q4 1:59 left | BL 19.18 132 | GWS 4.9 33
A goal for the Giants has been a long way away – 10 minute mark of the third quarter in fact.
Callan Ward tries to rectify that… dribbles it along the ground, but misses.
3:36pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:36pm | Report comment
Q4 2:34 left | BL 19.18 132 | GWS 4.8 32
Kick on goal from Rohan Bewick also misses. Brings up the magical 100-point margin figure though…
3:35pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:35pm | Report comment
Q4 3:10 left | BL 19.17 131 | GWS 4.8 32
Ash McGrath runs free… he’s come from the backline to try to add to the party.
Goes long from 50m out… only a behind.
3:29pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:29pm | Report comment
Q4 7:18 left | BL 19.16 140 | GWS 4.8 32
A bit of a scrap up forward, with Jonathan Brown having about 3 chances to get the footy in the teeth of the goals, Karnezis had a chance… finally comes out to Tom Rockliff – he’s kicked the last three goals now!
3:26pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:26pm | Report comment
Q4 9:24 left | BL 18.16 124 | GWS 4.8 32
Bullet-like pass from Daniel Rich. Good to see him hit his straps today.
Finds Tom Rockliff.
Could make it two in 90 seconds – BANG!
Galloping away now the Lions
3:24pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:24pm | Report comment
Q4 10:11 left | BL 17.16 118 | GWS 4.8 32
Tom Rockliff wins a free kick. A bit reckless from Matthew Buntine. Rockliff had turned his body to win the footy, got cannoned into.
Rockliff finally gets on the board after 4 behinds – GOAL to the Lions. 6th goal kicker today
3:22pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:22pm | Report comment
Q4 11:14 left | BL 16.16 112 | GWS 4.8 32
OH WOW!
Great grab from Daniel Merrett – had Jonathan Giles on one side, Luke Power on the other… beat both of them.
Ripper.
Kicks for his seventh… GOAL!
3:21pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:21pm | Report comment
Q4 12:20 left | BL 15.16 106 | GWS 4.8 32
Nice mark from Jeremy Cameron inside the 50m arc.
He will kick from 40m out…. hits the woodwork! All of a sudden he’s had a couple of blemishes on his (before today) perfect record
3:20pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:20pm | Report comment
Q4 13:30 left | BL 15.16 106 | GWS 4.7 31
Only takes 20 seconds to go down the other end.
Daniel Rich passed to Josh Green… Rich kept running… gathers at 65m, kicks at 55m – GOAL!
3:19pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:19pm | Report comment
Q4 13:49 left | BL 14.16 100 | GWS 4.7 31
Israel Folau runs away from Josh Drummond – marks the footy too. Good grab.
Now, can Izzy finish?
No – sort of stabbed at it, never looked all that confident. Needed to kick through the ball.
3:17pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:17pm | Report comment
Q4 14:39 left | BL 14.16 100 | GWS 4.6 30
Poor free kick to give away by Phil Davis… I know he’s wanting to stop the run of Jonathan Brown, but you have to run with him, not hold him back. The ball was a good 70m away from that contest too.
Brown gets a free kick from 20m out – he’s got 5… and gaining on his mate Daniel Merrett.
3:14pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:14pm | Report comment
Q4 16:56 left | BL 13.16 94 | GWS 4.6 30
Rohan Bewick with a very long kick off just a couple of steps… going, going… touched on the line.
Really?
Goal umpire right on the line. Look liked it had cleared the line. No review from the umps…
3:13pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:13pm | Report comment
Q4 17:43 left | BL 13.15 93 | GWS 4.6 30
Josh Green far too free – had about 10m around him. Runs forward, then kicks short to Jonathan Brown.
Easy mark.
Brown now from 45m out – OH! Hits the post…
3:12pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:12pm | Report comment
Q4 18:56 left | BL 13.14 92 | GWS 4.6 30
Jeremy Cameron is going to have the first shot on goal for the quarter.
Tough angle deep on the boundary – but pushes it far too wide. Behind only.
3:11pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:11pm | Report comment
Q4 19:59 left | BL 13.14 92 | GWS 4.5 29
Okay, can the Lions kick away and gets some percentage boost? Final quarter begins…
3:09pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:09pm | Report comment
THREE QUARTER TIME | BL 13.14 92 | GWS 4.5 29
Quarter by Quarter
Brisbane Lions 7.3 10.9 13.14
GWS Giants 1.2 3.5 4.5
Goalscorers
BL (4) – Daniel Merrett 6, Jonathan Brown 4, Patrick Karnezis 2, Dayne Zorko 1
GWS (4) – Nathan Wilson 1, Tom Scully 1, Jonathan Giles 1, Adam Phillips
Player Stats
Tom Rockliff (BL) 13 kicks, 13 handballs, 9 contested possessions, 7 score involvements
Simon Black (BL) 12 kicks, 9 handballs, 10 contested possessions, 6 inside 50’s
Daniel Rich (BL) 13 kicks, 6 handballs, 6 inside 50’s
Jonathan Brown (BL) 12 kicks, 6 handballs, 13 marks, 4 goals, 12 score involvements
Callan Ward (GWS) 10 kicks, 8 handballs, 9 contested possessions, 6 clearances, 4 inside 50’s
Team Stats
Disposals: BL 320-237; Contested Possessions: BL 105-89; Marks: BL 94-55; Inside 50’s: BL 52-24; Time In Forward Half: BL 65%-35%; Marks Inside 50: BL 13-3
3:05pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:05pm | Report comment
THREE QUARTER TIME | BL 13.14 92 | GWS 4.5 29
MERRETT! Having a field day today. A ripping mark across half forward.
Pearce Hanley delivers inside the forward pocket… Jonathan Brown’s on the end of it.
Siren sounds, so it will be the last kick of the quarter.
His kick on goal is a goal!
Fair to say, a scrappy third quarter of football from both sides. GWS were hanging tough for most of that quarter and had a chance to actually win the quarter with a minor chance for Nathan Wilson. But the Lions steadied and lead by 63 points.
3:02pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:02pm | Report comment
Q3 1:42 left | BL 12.14 86 | GWS 4.5 29
Ryan Lester finds himself with the footy at the top of 50… he doesn’t know what to do! Shoots in the end, but misses. Had a couple of opportunities
Now Daniel Merrett has the footy at the top of 50. He knows what to do – BAM! GOAL number six today to the D-man!
Probably the only real bright moment of a pretty dull quarter.
2:55pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:55pm | Report comment
Q3 6:46 left | BL 11.13 79 | GWS 4.5 29
Daniel Merrett takes a nice contested grab inside the forward 50. He’ll kick for his sixth of the afternoon.
On the right boundary… 48m out.. doesn’t make the distance!
2:53pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:53pm | Report comment
Q3 8:15 left | BL 11.13 79 | GWS 4.5 29
Jonathan Brown with 11 kicks, 5 handballs, 11 marks, 5 inside 50′s… having a stellar game today. 3 goals too… could out-goal Daniel Merrett…
2:51pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:51pm | Report comment
Q3 8:46 left | BL 11.13 79 | GWS 4.5 29
Simon Black wins a free kick at the point of 50 for a high tackle.
Then kicks inside 50 to a free Jonathan Brown… simple mark.
Goes back from 45m out – GOAL!
2:51pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:51pm | Report comment
Q3 9:45 left | BL 10.13 73 | GWS 4.5 29
Brisbane Lions player is hurt behind play… looks like Patrick Karnezis.
In the marking contest, Phil Davis crashed in and his knee connected with Karnezis’ backside. Ouch. Hobbling around at the moment
2:48pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:48pm | Report comment
Q3 11:15 left | BL 10.13 73 | GWS 4.5 29
No one’s kicked a goal yet for the Lions from 5 attempts (4 behinds, 1 out on the full)
But down the other end, Andrew Phillips has a shot on goal and splits the middle! That’s how it’s done.
2:47pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:47pm | Report comment
Q3 12:20 left | BL 10.13 73 | GWS 3.5 23
Dayne Zorko with a long kick inside 50 – kicked to a matchup between Luke Power (GWS) and Josh Green (BL).
Almost Green winning out, comes away to Simon Black… dribble along the ground… hits the post!
2:45pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:45pm | Report comment
Q3 13:50 left | BL 10.12 72 | GWS 3.5 23
The footy’s not been great since the half time break… fair to say that’s the case.
Jeremy Cameron adding to the woes of the quarter. Had a simple mark to take inside the forward 50 for the Giants, but spilled it!
2:42pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:42pm | Report comment
Q3 16:13 left | BL 10.12 72 | GWS 3.5 23
Pearce Hanley with a shot on goal… top of 50… blazes away and kicks it out on the full. Going for glory a bit too much the Lions.
2:41pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:41pm | Report comment
Q3 17:10 left | BL 10.12 72 | GWS 3.5 23
Josh Green wins himself a free kick – held off the footy
Kick on goal from 45m out… but again, he misses that one.
3 shots – 3 behinds to begin the quarter. 3.9 since quarter time in fact…
2:40pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:40pm | Report comment
Q3 18:00 left | BL 10.11 71 | GWS 3.5 23
Jed Adcock with a blistering kick inside 50 to Tom Rockliff.
He’s adding to his possession tally, now 21 possessions… but his kick on goal is skewiff.
Just a behind
2:38pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:38pm | Report comment
Q3 18:51 left | BL 10.10 70 | GWS 3.5 23
Substitution for the GWS Giants – Adam Tomlinson is off with the red vest. Matthew Buntine makes his debut.
2:38pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:38pm | Report comment
Q3 19:10 left | BL 10.10 70 | GWS 3.5 23
Numbers everywhere to start the quarter up forward for the Lions with Daniel Rich spotting up Patrick Karnezis.
Been impressed with him this season.
But this shot on goal is a behind
2:37pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:37pm | Report comment
Q3 19:59 left | BL 10.9 69 | GWS 3.5 23
Third quarter begins…
2:36pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:36pm | Report comment
HALF TIME | BL 10.9 69 | GWS 3.5 23
Second half about to get underway at the Gabba. You’d like to think the Giants can try to shake things up in this third quarter.
They need to come out with some vigor… if they can get close to even for the second half, then that should be a positive.
2:21pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:21pm | Report comment
HALF TIME | BL 10.9 69 | GWS 3.5 23
Quarter by Quarter
Brisbane Lions 7.3 10.9
GWS Giants 1.2 3.5
Goalscorers
BL (4) – Daniel Merrett 5, Patrick Karnezis 2, Jonathan Brown 2, Dayne Zorko 1
GWS (3) – Nathan Wilson 1, Tom Scully 1, Jonathan Giles 1
Player Stats
Tom Rockliff (BL) 10 kicks, 9 handballs, 5 contested possessions, 7 score involvements
Callan Ward (GWS) 6 kicks, 7 handballs, 6 contested possessions, 4 clearances, 3 inside 50’s
Rohan Bewick (BL) 5 kicks, 8 handballs, 7 contested possessions, 3 inside 50’s
Daniel Rich (BL) 9 kicks, 4 handballs, 4 inside 50’s
Team Stats
Disposals: BL 216-166 (Q2 102-98); Contested Possessions: BL 70-59; Disposal Efficiency: BL 75%-71%; Clearances: GWS 17-14; Free Kicks: BL 15-5; Inside 50’s: BL 35-18 (Q2 20-8); Time In Forward Half: BL 62%-38%; Marks Inside 50: BL 13-3
2:17pm
TomC said | 2:17pm | Report comment
Very poor half by GWS. Real hangover from last week. Haven’t been getting their heads over it or applying tackling pressure like they’ve done in the past month.
2:23pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:23pm | Report comment
Very much so. They were better in the second quarter – evened up the disposal count in Q2… but only 8 inside 50′s compared to the Lions 20.
2:17pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:17pm | Report comment
HALF TIME | BL 10.9 69 | GWS 3.5 23
Better effort that quarter from GWS, but the Lions holding sway. A mountain of effort from Tom Rockliff around the ground.
The Lions kicked 3.6 in the quarter… could be leading by a lot more.
Daniel Merrett not able to add to his five-goal tally. It’s the Lions by 46 points.
Stats to come…
2:15pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:15pm | Report comment
Q2 0:45 left | BL 10.9 69 | GWS 3.5 23
Tom Rockliff up to 18 disposals for the match. Had plenty of it this quarter (12 possessions in fact)
2:14pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:14pm | Report comment
Q2 1:58 left | BL 10.9 69 | GWS 3.5 23
Quick delivery inside 50 for the Giants gives them a chance… Callan Ward has a snap on goal, but it’s fisted through on the goal line by Ash McGrath. Behind only
2:13pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:13pm | Report comment
Q2 2:18 left | BL 10.9 69 | GWS 3.4 22
Phil Davis does very well out of defence with four or five efforts to finally get the ball away from the danger zone.
But it’s going to come straight back.
Rohan Bewick kicks inside 50 to Simon Black, then finds Jonathan Brown.
And then another 50m penalty – one of the Giants players went through the mark.
GOAL to Brown.
2:11pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:11pm | Report comment
Q2 4:20 left | BL 9.9 63 | GWS 3.4 22
Good pass from Daniel Merrett – team orientated. Finds Simon Black.
Them old legs just aren’t what they use to be. Kicks from 50m out… touched on the goal line by Giles.
2:10pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:10pm | Report comment
Q2 4:58 left | BL 9.8 62 | GWS 3.4 22
Tom Rockliff with ANOTHER shot on goal… high ball, just drifted back to the right late and another behind.
2:09pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:09pm | Report comment
Q2 5:44 left | BL 9.7 61 | GWS 3.4 22
Tom Rockliff with a snap on goal misses. Just the one behind.
2:07pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:07pm | Report comment
Q2 6:47 left | BL 9.6 60 | GWS 3.4 22
Jonathan Giles has taken the mark on the paint of 50… Josh Drummond not coming back onto the mark – umpire call’s a 50m penalty.
A bit of reward for the Giants, who have been pretty decent this quarter.
GOAL to Giles.
2:05pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:05pm | Report comment
Q2 7:59 left | BL 9.5 59 | GWS 2.5 17
Down the field free kick is advantageous for the Lions as the ball gets delivered to Patrick Karnezis.
Nice diving mark at 50m.
His kick on goal… is a GOAL!
Just noticed… a few stutter steps as he comes in for goal. He thinks he’s WCE’s Josh Kennedy!
2:02pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:02pm | Report comment
Q2 10:10 left | BL 8.5 53 | GWS 2.5 17
One of our Roar Experts Cameron Rose says “Merrett’s kicked his five in the first, if Voss was astute he’d give Jonathon Brown the forward fifty now to allow similar.” (@CamTheRose on Twitter)
Hasn’t really happened, been a more packed forward line for the Lions. Not as much space.
Dayne Zorko has a snap on goal but misses.
2:05pm
TomC said | 2:05pm | Report comment
Poor old Voss can’t take a trick, can he? When Merrett goes forward, everyone complains. When Merrett kicks five in a quarter, he needs to move him away to be ‘astute’.
That’s a really strange comment by Cameron. What coach in their right mind would move a bloke who kicked five goals in the first quarter out of the forwardline?
2:09pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:09pm | Report comment
Brown seems to be doing well up in the midfield more. Centre Half Forward to set his mate Merrett’s working fine. But the Giants defence has been better this quarter.
Reckon Merrett ends up with 7 for the match.
3:42pm
TomC said | 3:42pm | Report comment
‘Reckon Merrett ends up with 7 for the match.’
Great call!
2:58pm
Cameron Rose said | 2:58pm | Report comment
Tom,
My point is that Brown has been not quite himself since his comeback this year, and with GWS weaker through the midfield today, it might have been worth swapping the full-forward and centre half forward for a quarter.
If Brisbane were playing a strong side and the game was a contest, then no, I wouldn’t move a bloke who has kicked five in a quarter, but with the match over at quarter time, it might be a good idea to build the confidence of your captain.
3:25pm
TomC said | 3:25pm | Report comment
Most forwards go better when there’s another forward up there forcing the defenders to be accountable.
Very few teams would decide to deliberately make their forwardline more one-dimensional, particularly when there’s another proven option up there.
Thankfully Voss chose not to be astute. Doubt this game has harmed Brown’s confidence.
2:00pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:00pm | Report comment
Q2 11:45 left | BL 8.5 53 | GWS 2.4 16
Jed Adcock sets a tough task for Jonathan Brown in the forward pocket…. oh, but he marks very nicely against Phil Davis.
The replay shows how much space Davis had given Brown. Can’t do that.
Brown kicks… across the face of goal and marked by the other Jonathan… Giles, for the Giants. No score
1:58pm
TheSportsFreak said | 1:58pm | Report comment
Q2 13:07 left | BL 8.5 53 | GWS 2.4 16
Giants getting a lot more possession this quarter. Starting to work their way back into it.
Pressuring the Lions better.
However… looks like Luke Power has given away a 50m penalty. A touchy one, too.
Dayne Zorko with the kick on goal from 40m out – kicks it through!
1:56pm
TheSportsFreak said | 1:56pm | Report comment
Q2 14:34 left | BL 7.5 47 | GWS 2.4 16
Tom Rockliff takes a good mark across half forward. Daniel Merrett says to go for it. So he does… but he can’t bring it back enough. Just a behind.
1:55pm
TheSportsFreak said | 1:55pm | Report comment
Q2 15:20 left | BL 7.4 46 | GWS 2.4 16
Jonathan Giles with a great contested mark across half forward. Kicks into the forward pocket towards Hoskin-Elliot and Wilson… good defence from Hanley.
Wilson soccers off the ground… just a behind.
1:49pm
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Q2 18:31 left | BL 7.3 45 | GWS 2.3 15
Tom Scully wins a free kick for the Giants… holding the man is the call.
He’ll kick from 35m out… slots it home. Good kick. Much needed to say the very least!
1:48pm
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Q2 19:23 left | BL 7.3 45 | GWS 1.3 9
That’s much better from the Giants. Callan Ward, who has been a stand out for the Giants in the first 7 rounds, with a spearing pass to Giles, takes the mark.
Jonathan Giles kicks from 45m out… but hooks it left.
1:47pm
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Q2 19:59 left | BL 7.3 45 | GWS 1.2 8
Second quarter begins at the Gabba. Immediate free kick to the Lions for too many in the square.
1:46pm
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QUARTER TIME | BL 7.3 45 | GWS 1.2 8
Goalscorers
BL (3) – Daniel Merrett 5, Jonathan Brown 1, Patrick Karnezis 1
GWS (1) – Nathan Wilson 1
Player Stats
Pearce Hanley (BL) 6 kicks, 3 handballs, 3 marks
Ash McGrath (BL) 3 kicks, 6 handballs, 2 marks
Rohan Bewick (BL) 4 kicks, 4 handballs, 3 contested possessions
Joshua Green (BL) 5 kicks, 3 handballs, 5 contested possessions
Daniel Merrett (BL) 6 kicks, 1 handball, 5 marks, 5 goals
Team Stats
Disposals: BL 118-68; Contested Possessions: BL 34-26; Disposal Efficiency: BL 77%-66%; Marks: BL 36-11; Clearances: GWS 10-6; Inside 50’s: BL 15-10; Time In Forward Half: BL 60%-40%; Marks Inside 50: BL 8-1
1:42pm
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QUARTER TIME | BL 7.3 45 | GWS 1.2 8
Daniel Merrett is the focal point… AND THEY’VE GOT HIM AGAIN.
This is probably the toughest of his kicks today… 50m out right near the boundary… as the siren sounds too.
This for six goals in a quarter. HE KICKS…………. a behind.
What a let down.
Fair to say the Giants have a massive hangover from last week’s win. They have been disappointing to say the very least. Daniel Merrett’s having a field day with five goals already in the contest.
It’s not pretty for the Giants. Expect a passionate rev-up from the master Kevin Sheedy at the Quarter Time break.
1:38pm
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Q1 2:00 left | BL 7.2 44 | GWS 1.2 8
Disposals in the quarter – BL 100 to 53! Ouch.
1:36pm
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Q1 3:52 left | BL 7.2 44 | GWS 1.2 8
This time Jonathan Brown has a chance to add to his tally.
He’s kicking from 50m out on the boundary.
It stays left… just a behind.
1:35pm
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Q1 4:26 left | BL 7.1 43 | GWS 1.2 8
Jonathan Brown takes a mark smack bang in the middle of the ground.
He’s looking for Merrett… where is he? He’s leading out from the goal square… and TAKES THE MARK!
He’s going to kick from 45m out – GOAL NUMBER 5! World record pace?
Jonathan Giles is now marking Merrett… doesn’t really matter right now who you put on him
1:33pm
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Q1 6:12 left | BL 6.1 37 | GWS 1.2 8
William Hoskin-Elliot with a kick on goal for GWS, but is skewed wide left and out on the full.
1:31pm
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Q1 6:48 left | BL 6.1 37 | GWS 1.2 8
Daniel Rich snatches the ball from the ruck contest, then gets a quick boot onto it inside 50… DANIEL MERRETT again!
This time from 50m out… BOOM!
Four goals to Daniel Merrett. That’s already a personal best for the D-man
1:30pm
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Q1 8:00 left | BL 5.1 31 | GWS 1.2 8
Surprisingly, the Time In Forward Half stat is almost even at 37% apiece (26% in dispute)
1:29pm
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Q1 8:00 left | BL 5.1 31 | GWS 1.2 8
Nathan Wilson copped a high tackle. Jack Redden from Brisbane in the air as he caught him high.
Tough kick for Wilson, who was the late inclusion today.
Nice kick – first GOAL to GWS!
1:27pm
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Q1 8:54 left | BL 5.1 31 | GWS 0.2 2
A Brisbane free kick. Luke Power gives it away for a throw… really? That was a handball, ump! James Polkinghorne threw the ball about 3 seconds earlier and didn’t pick that one up.
That’s a head scratcher.
Free kick to Patrick Karnezis – kicks from 30m out – GOAL!
1:26pm
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Q1 9:45 left | BL 4.1 25 | GWS 0.2 2
Good kick inside 50 to Jeremy Cameron. Takes the diving mark.
It’s a long, long… poster! First behind for him in his AFL career (10 goals)
1:24pm
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Q1 10:32 left | BL 4.1 25 | GWS 0.1 1
Daniel Rich gives away a free kick to Stephen Coniglio. Hobbling after the free kick. Delivers inside 50 – almost a mark to GWS, almost a free kick to GWS, almost a goal to GWS… but defended gamely by the Lions defence.
Down the other end, Dayne Zorko goes to the forward pocket for the Lions. Spots up Patrick Karnezis.
Then goes for a short centering ball to Jonathan Brown.
Kicks from 25m out – goal!
1:21pm
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Q1 12:59 left | BL 3.1 19 | GWS 0.1 1
The Giants are on the board. Jeremy Cameron the target for the kick inside 50, but goes over the top of him, and Matt Maguire forces it through for a behind.
1:20pm
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Q1 13:58 left | BL 3.1 19 | GWS 0.0 0
GWS forced to rush it through for a behind. The Giants really having trouble getting anywhere near their side of the ground. Tough proposition early. Just need a settler
1:17pm
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Q1 15:19 left | BL 3.0 18 | GWS 0.0 0
Jonathan Brown playing up the ground a little bit to give some room for Daniel Merrett. Working well so far.
Great kick to Merrett from Brown. Kicks from 50m – he’s three from three!
1:13pm
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Q1 18:23 left | BL 2.0 12 | GWS 0.0 0
Daniel Merrett with another shot on goal. This time from 40m out – slots it home!
1:12pm
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Q1 19:28 left | BL 1.0 6 | GWS 0.0 0
Daniel Merrett with some good ruckwork, then gets the follow up to snap on goal… curls its way back through for a goal! Great start from the Lions
1:10pm
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Q1 19:59 left | BL 0.0 0 | GWS 0.0 0
Two sides lining up now as we get set to go at the Gabba
1:02pm
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Welcome to The Roar’s coverage of the Brisbane Lions and GWS Giants from the Gabba.
It’s a pretty nice day weather-wise for the game, but pretty warm – the temperature sitting at 23 degrees. I know that’s not hot, but out on the ground, the players will be feeling the pinch in the latter stages of the quarters.
12:21pm
TomC said | 12:21pm | Report comment
Reserves about to finish over at Yeronga.
Lions: 41.28. 274 to UWS GIants: 5.3.33.
That would have to be a NEAFL record, I’d think.
12:50pm
TheSportsFreak said | 12:50pm | Report comment
Yeah, ouch!
I don’t think we’ll see that result at the Gabba today. GWS a decent chance today,
1:26pm
TomC said | 1:26pm | Report comment
…they’re really not.
1:38pm
TheSportsFreak said | 1:38pm | Report comment
…They should have been, but they’ve really forgotten how to play!
2:46am
StormGal said | 2:46am | Report comment
lol
11:53am
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TEAM UPDATE
GWS make a late change with Jacob Townsend out, Nathan Wilson is into the line up. Brisbane are unchanged.
The subs today are Jared Polec (BL) and Matthew Buntine (GWS).
We’ll have live updates from 1pm AEST.