Finals Week 2 Live Scores

[csbowes]

I'm listening to fans ringing up 5AA and whining about that last decision against Rutten. Geez, seriously, its no wonder people question the football knowledge of todays modern AFL fan. For crying out loud...

[bulldogs]

with 1 min to go the crows on ballers should be shot. the woods won two balls from ball ups.

[Dogwatcher]

While we're celebrating a great Pies win....

Where the heck was Davis??? and what about Medhurst???

[Wedgie]

While we're celebrating a great Pies win....

Where the heck was Davis??? and what about Medhurst???

They'll appear next week to stuff my team up!

[devilsadvocate]

Can't believe anyone would dispute that as being a free kick.

I'm not disputing that it was a free kick, as to the letter of the law it was. But I just think that it was a bit soft in that part of the ground, at that point in the game.

I just think it's crap that a decision like that effectively decides the game.

You are kidding right? The one decision didn't cost the Crows the game. What cost them the game was Craig choking in the third and going defensive rather than backing the style of play that got them the five goal lead. People have to stop calling last minute decisions and saying that cost a team the game. Adelaide were up by 5 goals, they lost the game in the third, not the last. The Tippet decision was correct, the Anthony decision was correct.

If you read back, I said the Cows cost themselves the game due to their poor performance in the 2nd and 3rd term. My point is that a free kick in that part of the ground, at that point of the game is a crap way to decide the game when it's one that could go either way. Yes it was a free to the letter of the law. IMO, the ump could have let it go, but he decided to pay it.

In no way was that one free the reason the Cows lost, but it did decide the game at the end of the day and I think that it was a little disappointing for such a great game to finish like that.

Sorry for having an opinion.

[Macca19]

If Rutten is stupid enough to hold an opponents arm, with both hands, 30 metres from the ball, whilst not even looking at the play, then stiff shit. Its a free kick every time. I dont understand the theory that because it was at the end of a close game it shouldnt be paid?

So what now? Should the AFL put a limit on forward 50 free kicks in the last 2 minutes of a match? Or only when theres a kick in it?

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Rutten stuffed up. He/Adelaide have to live with it.

[Wedgie]

Thank you Macca, I'm sure not even the most one eyed Crows fan could dispute that was a clear cut free, as I said previously, one of the more obvious of the night.
It was stupid by Rutten, especially as he's such a good player that I'm sure he could have spoiled legitimately quite easily, he had a brain fade.
The advertising signs in the background say it all!
From what I saw the umpiring was good tonight.

[silicone skyline]

If Rutten is stupid enough to hold an opponents arm, with both hands, 30 metres from the ball, whilst not even looking at the play, then stiff s***t. Its a free kick every time. I dont understand the theory that because it was at the end of a close game it shouldnt be paid?

So what now? Should the AFL put a limit on forward 50 free kicks in the last 2 minutes of a match? Or only when theres a kick in it?

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Rutten stuffed up. He/Adelaide have to live with it.

The bloke had 3 kicks all night, couldn't get a contested pozzy to save himself and here's Rutten clinging to his arm like he's Nick Reiwoldt!!!

WTF was he thinking?

[dedja]

Amazing game, cant help to think that the coaching played a key role in this game

Why oh why did Craig go defensive in the 2nd quarter when they had the Pies on toast? You can do that and still score against poor teams but not Top 4 teams....they just let collingwood build confidence by letting them get the hands on the ball and it slowly built from there, 49 mins without a goal from a team that was playing great attacking footy in the first 1/4 is a disgrace

Got to give that Umpire credit, it was a tough call that he could have let go but he was brave for calling it and it was the correct call...

I agree ... the game was lost in the 2nd quarter, not the 3rd.

If the Crows made the most of their opportunities in the 2nd it was game over at half time.

[Dogwatcher]

If Rutten is stupid enough to hold an opponents arm, with both hands, 30 metres from the ball, whilst not even looking at the play, then stiff s***t. Its a free kick every time. I dont understand the theory that because it was at the end of a close game it shouldnt be paid?

So what now? Should the AFL put a limit on forward 50 free kicks in the last 2 minutes of a match? Or only when theres a kick in it?

Taken from the other forum:


Rutten stuffed up. He/Adelaide have to live with it.

The bloke had 3 kicks all night, couldn't get a contested pozzy to save himself and here's Rutten clinging to his arm like he's Nick Reiwoldt!!!

WTF was he thinking?

Agreed. Jack can thank Rutten for getting him a game next week.
Actually, Geelong can thank Rutten for Anthony getting a game next week too.

BTW - I've put that photo to good use.

[rod_rooster]

The worst thing is that it was John Anthony. The guy with the protruded forehead and clearly a very un-evolved being. Honestly the guy is an absolute spanner.

[Dogwatcher]

Why's he a spanner?
Not his fault he looks like an alien.

[Wedgie]

Nothing wrong with his forehead but anyone that has two first names has issues!

[Rotter]

Nothing wrong with his forehead but anyone that has two first names has issues!

What about his poor attempt to be humble post game and his crocodilian tears but winners can laugh and losers can................lose

[rod_rooster]

Seriously, win or lose John Anthony looks like the result of many generations of in breeding. The guy is just unfortunate looking and from the impression i get from any media he has done he isn't exactly very bright.

[NO-MERCY]

While we're celebrating a great Pies win....

Where the heck was Davis??? and what about Medhurst???

That makes the win even better with those 2 blokes having shockers.

[NO-MERCY]

Amazing game, cant help to think that the coaching played a key role in this game

Why oh why did Craig go defensive in the 2nd quarter when they had the Pies on toast? You can do that and still score against poor teams but not Top 4 teams....they just let collingwood build confidence by letting them get the hands on the ball and it slowly built from there, 49 mins without a goal from a team that was playing great attacking footy in the first 1/4 is a disgrace

Got to give that Umpire credit, it was a tough call that he could have let go but he was brave for calling it and it was the correct call...

I agree ... the game was lost in the 2nd quarter, not the 3rd.

If the Crows made the most of their opportunities in the 2nd it was game over at half time.

No you went defensive in the 3rd when Collingwood got on top & started to win the clearances & hard ball gets.
The Crows thought Collingwood would lay down & concede after a very ordinary 1st half.
They forgot they were playing Collingwood not West Coast, Carlton or Essendon.

[rod_rooster]

Amazing game, cant help to think that the coaching played a key role in this game

Why oh why did Craig go defensive in the 2nd quarter when they had the Pies on toast? You can do that and still score against poor teams but not Top 4 teams....they just let collingwood build confidence by letting them get the hands on the ball and it slowly built from there, 49 mins without a goal from a team that was playing great attacking footy in the first 1/4 is a disgrace

Got to give that Umpire credit, it was a tough call that he could have let go but he was brave for calling it and it was the correct call...

I agree ... the game was lost in the 2nd quarter, not the 3rd.

If the Crows made the most of their opportunities in the 2nd it was game over at half time.

No you went defensive in the 3rd when Collingwood got on top & started to win the clearances & hard ball gets.
The Crows thought Collingwood would lay down & concede after a very ordinary 1st half.
They forgot they were playing Collingwood not West Coast, Carlton or Essendon.

Yeah Collingwood who have been so much more successful than those others you mention

[NO-MERCY]

I think Essendon only have more premierships than Collingwood is that right?

[Dogwatcher]

Nothing wrong with his forehead but anyone that has two first names has issues!

What about his poor attempt to be humble post game and his crocodilian tears but winners can laugh and losers can................lose

What? Now he's rubbish for crying tears of joy??? Man oh man.