.It is actually deja vu all around once more for the Bulldogs, lambasted right out of the finals along with Luke Beveridge's suspicious moves in the spotlight.Plus Geelong's reconstruct on the operate, where the Heeney Break-in ranks all-time, Brisbane's crystal clear defect as well as the much-needed primary award change.The significant problems from week one of the 2024 AFL finals analysed in Talking Points!Watch the greatest protection of the 2024 AFL finals, along with specialist evaluation and every activity up until the Grand Final LIVE with no ad-breaks during the course of play, on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free of cost trial today > Finals Full week 1IMAGINE WHAT YOU MAY BE GETTING RATHER. Free of charge and discreet assistance telephone call 1800u00a0858u00a0858 or browse through gamblinghelponline.org.au.The Full week 1 finals AFL Talking Points are in.Source: FOX SPORTSOOPS, BEVO DID IT AGAINNext year, the Western side Bulldogs should merely strike mimic, as well as skip every little thing until the last round. Because they just always keep carrying out the very same points once again as well as again.For the 3rd year in a row their finals future dropped to the ultimate time for the fifth opportunity considering that the 2016 banner, they located themselves in an eradication final.And the feast-or-famine nature of their Septembers carried on as, for the fourth time, they were knocked out of the finals without a win.But the deja vu does not cease certainly there because once more the Bulldogs' time finishes with Luke Beveridge's decision-making arriving under fire.They were actually very competitive early versus Hawthorn yet traits rapidly broke down on Friday evening as well as you need to wonder just how much of the loss began Thursday night, when the selected crew was shown. Since the tinkerer went to it again.Mitchell handles Ginni's bar antics|01:44 The positional issues started in protection, as they frequently eat the Bulldogs recently. Rory Lobb's growth into an amazingly really good key guardian carried on however he merely really did not have sufficient help Liam Jones restricted Port Gunston however really did not carry out much elsewhere, while James O'Donnell was actually effectively beaten through Calsher Dear.The 2 are actually similarly inexperienced so on its own that's certainly not a substantial shock however it is actually still quite ridiculous that the 56th pick in the most recent national draft was able to control the Dogs aerially like he did.But it had not been merely the protection, considering that any type of back 6 will've struggled when must stand up for 59 inside 50s - the greater issue was the Canines producing only 39 inside 50s of their own.Harvey Gallagher devoted loads of time on a wing, rather than Lachie McNeil that proceeded, and also neither man had an influence while Lachie Thorn summed up one of the Bulldogs' major list problems - along with the previously delisted War hawk required as one of their primary representatives off halfback.Bramble just isn't very solid enough because job the lack of prime Caleb Daniel, who has decreased enough defensively that he can't be actually played down back, has actually been actually notable.Throw in the baffling non-selection of Rhylee West, that will have probably tried to restrict James Sicily in the Pet dogs' ahead 50, with James Harmes preferred but doing little - as well as the bits-and-pieces players simply seemed to become in the wrong places.High taking flight Hawks knock out Bulldogs|02:26 And then there's the Bont.Beveridge fired up in his post-match press conference when the contributions of perhaps the AFL's ideal gamer were actually examined." Possess you received truths about that (his vacation the ground)? He could possess got stuck on (the bench) momentarily or two longer (than prepared), but he was actually OK," the trainer stated." He tried to elevate our company in the last quarter, he kicked an objective, he nearly kicked a 2nd (a go touched through teammate Aaron Naughton near the line), and also was actually the message at three-quarter opportunity." Whether he was bring a trauma or not, Marcus Bontempelli had nowhere near adequate influence for the Bulldogs to possess a discover Friday evening, and the true question is actually why he wasn't in the midfield via the center of the game - particularly if he was actually fit.Despite Beveridge's objections, Bontempelli spent 22% of the 2nd and also 3rd fourths blended off the ground, as well as while on the ground possessed simply 4 disposals, no clearances and also no credit rating participations, devoting practically the whole entire period up forward.Once Bontempelli went into the mid very early in the 4th quarter, he seemed like themself once again. However it was inadequate, far too late." No influence in a cutthroat ultimate. The most effective gamer, the All-Australian captain, is actually either unemployed or ahead," as Kane Cornes put it on 9's Sunday Footy Show.None of these positional phone calls, by themselves, are why the Bulldogs dropped. The Hawks likewise participated in really damn well, along with their stress leading to the Dogs' shift video game to drop apart.But they all indicate a continual fad of Beveridge messing his way to both excellence and also failing. He does not possess the most effective checklist in the AFL, like some professionals say, due to the fact that the staffs down back and perhaps in parts of the midfield remain an issue.Dejected Bevo details what went wrong|09:39 Yet their greatest is actually accurately satisfactory. As constantly happens with the Pets, they played dazzling footy at times throughout the home as well as away time however were actually certainly not steady enough to get the double opportunity. (They have actually still never ended up in the best four under Beveridge.) Therefore when they bumped into a red-hot Hawthorn, one negative evening was enough to finish their season. It is actually a little bit of a pity, given that this group was most definitely adequate over the back one-half of the year to succeed several finals (and perhaps even the big one), however they fell small in their one chance - so they may simply blame themselves.They are too excellent, and Beveridge has actually been too productive over his stint, to force an improvement at the top. Yet they are actually just about trapped in this loophole of good-but-not-good-enough, and if it's tremendously annoying for observers, it must be actually even worse for the Bulldogs faithful.WHAT'S brand new PUSSYCATS?Geelong's capability to continue to be on top of the AFL mountain range for so long is utterly remarkable.When you look at the best productive teams in latest times, Geelong's story is much more impressive.Hawthorn undoubtedly possessed a golden age in the very early 2010s, however success over the Bulldogs on Friday night was their first finals succeed in 9 years.Richmond succeeded 3 banners in four periods but now appeared destined to live in the doldrums of the AFL ladder for an amount of years along with a mass player departure looming.On the some others hand, Geelong has missed out on September activity just two times in the past 18 periods. That is actually unbelievable consistency in a competition that is virtually designed to try and also try towards equality.One of the primary variables behind their extraordinary results before 20 years is their potential to locate a diamond in the rough when it relates to the draft.Scott opens on choice gamble|09:03 Geelong have actually scooped up pair of outright celebrities coming from the receipt in the last few years, in Lawson Humphries and Shaun Mannagh.Externally during in 2013's profession time frame, concerns were actually asked them about why the Kitties were actually being actually therefore unyielding in requesting a late pick back in gain in the Esava Ratugolea business. Why were they being therefore adamant concerning receiving an additional selection back that they may not even make use of happened draught night?The Pussy-cats chosen Humphries, a relatively unidentified Swan Districts item, with the 2nd final selection of in 2014's draft-- select 63. Humphries has actually starred in his handful of activities at the top amount, showcasing dazzling calmness and also sphere use all over the half-back line.The 182cm youngster is actually a fantastic decision-maker and has actually turned into one of Chris Scott's 'go-to men' emerging of protection. On Thursday evening he was among Geelong's greatest, racking up twenty fingertips and also 486 metres gained.Then there is actually Shaun Mannagh, the mature-aged VFL superstar who has become a secure the greatest 23 in the 2nd one-half of the year. Mannagh placed his name up in illuminations in the 2023 VFL grand last, where he booted 6 majors as well as racked up 28 fingertips. The 27-year-old was compensated along with an AFL agreement in in 2014's draft, taken with selection 36, and hasn't he settled the faith?Mannagh was just one of his side's greatest against the Power in the certifying last, capturing 23 disposals and also 3.1. The former Werribee item ranks elite for fingertips as well as addresses this season and has actually balanced 1.3 goals per video game as a medium-forward. Climbing Star Ollie Dempsey has additionally begun in leaps and also bounds this season to become one of the absolute most significant gamers to a side willing to start an additional preliminary final.Not simply have actually the Cats had the capacity to locate effectiveness at the draft, however their one-of-a-kind employment technique has likewise viewed all of them become a place club for opposition gamers too.The Pussy-cats offered the farm for ex-Giant Jeremy Cameron and also the way of life likewise attracted now captain Patrick Dangerfield. Include the similarity Jack Bowes, Tanner Bruhn, Tyson Stengle and Oliver Henry, the Felines have possessed no troubles marketing themselves as a home for destination players.But it is actually certainly not as though the Kitties have not transformed. Nine players that included in Thursday night's training ultimate success performed not play in the 2022 premiership, merely two years ago.ABC's Kyle Pollard mentioned on X that that is certainly not diverse to Richmond immediately." For situation, Richmond's ultimate round staff this year possessed 11 that failed to play in their premierships," he pointed out." That is actually certainly not a knock on the Tigers, it is actually merely an incredible 24 months of rejuvenation from Geelong." While Chris Scott and the on-field celebrities receive loads of distinctions as well as rightly therefore, the work of Stephen Wells, Andrew Mackie as well as the sponsor crew is incomparable within this competition.Geelong control poor Slot Adelaide|03:02 HEENEY SIGNS UP WITH THE SCG'S EXCEPTIONAL MOUNT RUSHMOREIt might not be actually the home of footy, but the SCG is the home of enduring finals moments.Sydney's Isaac Heeney-led comeback on Sunday afternoon participates in the pantheon of fabulous September activity to have actually happened at the popular venue.Former Footscray and also Sydney player switched writer Neil Cordy quipped it would be referred to as 'Heeney's Heist' after the super star's 30-disposal, three-goal game.But the fourth finals edition of the Sydney Derby might not have also been actually the very best comeback due to the Swans in an SCG final.Swans COMEBACK from 27-point shortage|03:29 Nevertheless the 2005 banner wouldn't have actually been achievable if Scar Davis hadn't had an other-worldly 4th quarter in the semi-final, kicking 4 of Sydney's seven objectives on the night in the space of 21 moments to stun Geelong.Don' t fail to remember the 1996 preliminary ultimate, when any score would certainly create for Tony Lockett, and Plugger's aspect put the Swans into the banner decider.And heck, Sunday's certifying final might certainly not have actually been the very best ultimate at the SCG this decade! Don't forget Collingwood's near-comeback in the 2022 prelim, when the Swans led by six goals early in the third one-fourth, as well as by 21 factors with 22 minutes used the fourth?The concerns were high in all four video games but the attribute of Sydney's comeback on Sunday, versus their arch-rivals and with some unreasonable specific initiatives, could make it No. 1. And also the greatest part? It implies our experts are actually acquiring an additional activity at the SCG in two full weeks' time, when the Swans lot either Slot Adelaide or even Hawthorn in a prelim.Swans-Port is actually amazing after the method the Power decimated them a few weeks back Swans-Hawks is actually also better, provided just how much Sam Mitchell's guys have come because being actually belted through John Longmire's edge to fall to 1-6 on the season.Let's only hope it's one more close one." ULTIMATE RIDE" Heeney Wall mount stops SCG|00:30' PANICING SIGNS' LIONS NEEDED TO HAVE TO ADDRESSBrisbane might possess placed Carlton to the sword along with a first fifty percent demolition on Saturday night, yet Fox Footy's professionals are afraid there's still issues for instructor Chris Fagan.Despite a remarkable beginning where the Lions hopped out to a 60-0 lead, surrendering Carlton to a 50-year footy low, Brisbane after that went more than half an hour without a goal.And they dealt with to butcher a lot of options when the warm arised from a rising Blues clothing." Brisbane, I reckon there's some worrying indicators there certainly for Chris Fagan," three-time premiership Leopard Port Riewoldt said." They should possess done a number on Carlton tonight. They ought to possess placed that nail in the casket early in the 2nd one-half." Unfortunately, they permit all of them back in. They really did not gain sturdy." The video game ended after sector time." AFL excellent Garry Lyon conceded, highlighting the reality they won by merely 28 points - in spite of the early 60-0 scoreline.From that factor in the 2nd condition, Brisbane were actually outscored 71-39. Lions Assault Woe in Eradication Final|02:39" Second half has actually been actually a concern via the training program of the year. A little of failure," Lyon said.Lions terrific Jonathan Brown mentioned he dreads the problem is actually mental for the younger Cougars, as inaccuracy and also an incapacity to sustain their initial one-half pressure continues to roll on." I feel as if it's certainly not a fitness thing, not an energy point. I assume it's a little bit of a mental turn off," he said." It remains in their head." They booted properly early in the video game (against Carlton), however after half time they were actually average." I presume when resistance receives an operate on, there's a sense of panic. Some anxiety in there. There's some scars, no questions regarding that." They have not had the capacity to cope with the pressure in those vital instants along with those vital boots-- that's visiting be the obstacle following full week." They overlook a great deal of effortless tries." I have actually watched all of them closely all year-- I am actually a passionate Brisbane Lions fan. They miss quick and easy chance ats target. Specify tries or even on the run." Versus cry, Logan Morris went to the post from directly in front while the side butchered an additional chance when they possessed an overlap inside 50 and also stopped working to hit a target.Riewoldt explained the precision concerns as a result of "reverse tension". They rank 15th in the AFL for precision this year, before just West Shore, Richmond and Slot Adelaide.In their last 4 suits, Brisbane have gone 44.64 on the scoreboard, along with goalkicking costing all of them a top-four spot when they lost 8.16 to GWS' 13.4 in Sphere 22. They additionally dropped winnable video games against Carlton in Opening Sphere (12.13 to 13.8), Collingwood in Round 3 (10.12 to 14.8) as well as Geelong in Around 6 (4.13 to 9.9) because of their mistake." What have our team got to drop?"|04:23' WE'VE GOT TO MODIFICATION THAT RULE': IS ACTUALLY AFL HONOR CALL UNFAIR?Players and also analysts say it is actually time for the AFL to listen closely to the followers as well as modify the qualifications criteria bordering the Score and Goal of the Year awards.First it was Jeremy Cameron's enchanting end, tucked close to the boundary product line on Thursday night, as he acquired the Pet cats off to an aspiration begin at the Adelaide Oval. On Saturday night it was Swans super star Isaac Heeney, who levitated to take some of the enduring terrific grabs. The most awful component-- neither will definitely be entitled for the prominent awards.As it stands, simply minutes in the home and also away season are actually thought about for the awards, which exist on Brownlow Medal night prior to the huge ultimate. However in the wake of finding two of the time's very most appealing minutes, there's been actually lots of ask for the AFL to alter its policies. "Our company have actually come to change that guideline, Jeremy Cameron stopped goal of the year in finals and then Isaac Heeney's taken mark of the year," Swans small ahead Tom Papley told 3AW post-match. Jezza opens finals set with astonishment!|00:35 Channel 9's Damian Barrett additionally joined the carolers of pros calling for improvement, saying he believed Heeney's wall mount was actually the most effective mark of the year. "That to me is mark of the year but unfortunately it won't be featured in the considerations," he lamented on the Sunday Footy Show.Former Leopard and also Bulldog Nathan Brown resided in agreeance." I presume it ought to be actually, you go back to 1997, Aussie Jones kicked the target of the year in the marvelous last, folks say the other crews don't obtain a possibility, I indicate there's a number of possibilities," he said.Jones stopped an exceptional operating target in the '97 splendid ultimate, while past Roo Aaron Edwards took a massive mark against Hawthorn in the 2007 semi-final that has been actually "dropped in history" provided its own ineligibility for the award.Former AFL gamer Josh Jenkins was additionally one of those that spoke out regarding their disdain, needing to X to claim: "Goal of the year straight certainly there ... wait they have actually finalized nominations." As a volleyball fraternity, gamers who rise on the biggest phase of all are complimented and also locate their location in footy folklore, so why are the Score of the Year as well as Goal of the Year awards oblivious of that?When you think about the greatest players to play the game, those that have sampled success in September are actually always one of the first players that involve mind.Think Michael Voss, Luke Hodge as well as Joel Selwood. Premiership captains that are composed the greatest regard by all. Gamers are actually defined through their functionalities in finals." Leo Barry you star" was actually implanted in background when the Swans weapon drifted across the pack to take that legendary result. Richmond leader Trent Cotchin's tradition was actually sealed when he took his side back to the promised land. There's no assurance that Heeney's wall mount would certainly trump Jamie Elliott's ANZAC Day special, or even that Cameron's crazy finish would appropriate that of Chip Daicos or even Harley davidson Reid's objectives, yet they must at least be actually contenders.