.It's deja vu across again for the Bulldogs, lambasted straight out of the finals with Luke Beveridge's suspicious moves in the spotlight.Plus Geelong's reconstruct on the operate, where the Heeney Robbery rates enduring, Brisbane's very clear flaw as well as the much-needed primary honor change.The major issues from full week one of the 2024 AFL finals analyzed in Speaking Points!Watch the best coverage of the 2024 AFL finals, along with specialist evaluation and every video game up until the Grand Final cope with no ad-breaks in the course of play, on Kayo. New to Kayo? Begin your free of cost test today > Finals Full week 1IMAGINE WHAT YOU CAN BE GETTING AS AN ALTERNATIVE. Completely free and classified support call 1800u00a0858u00a0858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.The Full week 1 finals AFL Talking Factors are actually in.Source: FOX SPORTSOOPS, BEVO DID IT AGAINNext year, the Western Bulldogs must simply hit simulate, and bypass whatever up until the last round. Given that they only maintain performing the exact same factors once more and also again.For the third year straight their finals destiny dropped to the last day for the 5th time given that the 2016 flag, they found themselves in an elimination final.And the feast-or-famine attributes of their Septembers carried on as, for the 4th opportunity, they were actually knocked out of the finals without a win.But the deja vu does not stop certainly there because once again the Bulldogs' season finishes along with Luke Beveridge's decision-making arriving under fire.They were very competitive early against Hawthorn however things quickly crumbled on Friday evening and you need to ponder just how much of the loss started Thursday night, when the decided on staff was actually shown. Given that the tinkerer was at it again.Mitchell handles Ginni's bar tricks|01:44 The positional problems started in protection, as they often have for the Bulldogs over the last few years. Rory Lobb's growth in to an amazingly excellent secret protector continued yet he only failed to have sufficient help Liam Jones minimal Port Gunston but really did not perform a lot elsewhere, while James O'Donnell was properly defeated through Calsher Dear.The two are actually in a similar way inexperienced so on its own that is actually not an extensive shock but it is actually still rather ludicrous that the 56th selection in one of the most current nationwide receipt managed to dominate the Canines aerially like he did.But it wasn't merely the protection, considering that any type of back six would possess struggled when must speak up for 59 inside 50s - the much bigger issue was the Pet dogs creating simply 39 inside 50s of their own.Harvey Gallagher spent loads of opportunity on an airfoil, rather than Lachie McNeil who continued, and neither guy had an influence while Lachie Shrub summed up one of the Bulldogs' significant list problems - with the earlier delisted Hawk required as being one of their primary reps off halfback.Bramble merely isn't quite solid sufficient because role the absence of prime Caleb Daniel, that has actually fallen off enough defensively that he can not be soft-pedaled back, has actually been notable.Throw in the baffling non-selection of Rhylee West, who would certainly possess very likely tried to confine James Sicily in the Canines' onward 50, with James Harmes liked however doing little - and also the bits-and-pieces players only appeared to be in the inappropriate places.High flighting Hawks knock out Bulldogs|02:26 And then there is actually the Bont.Beveridge fired up in his post-match interview when the additions of probably the AFL's greatest gamer were actually examined." Have you received realities on that (his downtime the ground)? He may have got thrust on (the bench) momentarily or more longer (than prepared), yet he was actually alright," the train stated." He tried to elevate us in the last one-fourth, he booted a target, he nearly booted a second (a try contacted through colleague Aaron Naughton near the line), and also was actually the message at three-quarter time." Whether he was actually carrying a personal injury or otherwise, Marcus Bontempelli possessed no place near enough impact for the Bulldogs to possess a chance on Friday evening, as well as the actual question is why he wasn't in the midfield via the middle of the activity - specifically if he was actually fit.Despite Beveridge's objections, Bontempelli devoted 22% of the 2nd and third fourths integrated off the ground, and while on the ground possessed just 4 fingertips, no clearances and no credit rating engagements, investing virtually the whole entire time frame up forward.Once Bontempelli went into the middle very early in the fourth quarter, he resembled himself once again. Yet it was insufficient, far too late." Zero impact in an aggressive final. The most ideal gamer, the All-Australian leader, is either unemployed or even ahead," as Kane Cornes placed it on 9's Sunday Footy Show.None of these positional telephone calls, by themselves, are actually why the Bulldogs lost. The Hawks also participated in really damn properly, along with their pressure inducing the Pet dogs' transition video game to fall apart.But they all point to a consistent trend of Beveridge tinkering his method to both success and also failing. He doesn't possess the most ideal checklist in the AFL, like some experts mention, due to the fact that the personnel down back and also arguably in parts of the midfield remain an issue.Dejected Bevo details what went wrong|09:39 Yet their finest is clearly adequate. As regularly accompanies the Pet dogs, they played fantastic footy sometimes throughout the home and away period yet were not consistent sufficient to earn the double chance. (They have still never ended up in the best 4 under Beveridge.) Thus when they encountered a red-hot Hawthorn, one bad evening sufficed to finish their period. It is actually a little a pity, considering that this team was definitely adequate over the rear half of the year to win a number of finals (as well as perhaps even the significant one), but they dropped short in their one possibility - so they may simply condemn themselves.They are actually too good, and also Beveridge has been actually as well successful over his stint, to compel an adjustment at the top. However they are actually nearly caught in this particular loophole of good-but-not-good-enough, and also if it is actually exceptionally annoying for onlookers, it has to be also much 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 such a long time is utterly remarkable.When you consider the most successful staffs in recent opportunities, Geelong's story is actually much more impressive.Hawthorn definitely possessed a golden era in the very early 2010s, however triumph over the Bulldogs on Friday night was their very first finals succeed in 9 years.Richmond succeeded three flags in 4 seasons now looked destined to stay in the doldrums of the AFL step ladder for a lot of years with a mass player exodus looming.On the additional palm, Geelong has missed out on September action simply two times in the past 18 times. That is actually amazing uniformity in a competitors that is literally designed to try and also make every effort in the direction of equality.One of the significant aspects behind their astounding results before twenty years is their capability to find a rough diamond when it involves the draft.Scott opens up on variety gamble|09:03 Geelong have gathered up pair of complete stars from the receipt lately, in Lawson Humphries and Shaun Mannagh.Externally in the course of in 2014's field period, concerns were asked them about why the Cats were actually being actually so unfaltering in asking for an overdue choice back in yield in the Esava Ratugolea field. Why were they being actually therefore stubborn concerning receiving yet another choice back that they might certainly not also use come draft night?The Cats decided on Humphries, a fairly unidentified Swan Districts item, with the second final selection of last year's draft-- select 63. Humphries has starred in his handful of games on top amount, showcasing brilliant calmness as well as ball utilize across the half-back line.The 182cm kid is actually an amazing decision-maker as well as has actually turned into one of Chris Scott's 'go-to fellas' appearing of support. On Thursday night he was one of Geelong's greatest, acquiring twenty disposals as well as 486 metres gained.Then there is actually Shaun Mannagh, the mature-aged VFL star that has ended up being a secure the best 23 in the second half of the year. Mannagh put his title up in illuminations in the 2023 VFL splendid final, where he booted 6 majors as well as scored 28 disposals. The 27-year-old was rewarded along with an AFL agreement in last year's draught, taken along with choice 36, as well as hasn't he settled the faith?Mannagh was one of his side's absolute best versus the Power in the training ultimate, taping 23 fingertips and 3.1. The former Werribee product ranks elite for disposals and tackles this season and has averaged 1.3 targets every game as a medium-forward. Climbing Celebrity Ollie Dempsey has actually additionally begun in leaps and also bounds this time to become one of the most vital gamers to an edge willing to start another initial final.Not merely have actually the Cats been able to locate results at the draft, yet their special recruitment method has additionally found them become a place club for adversary players too.The Pet cats marketed the ranch for ex-Giant Jeremy Cameron and the lifestyle also attracted right now captain Patrick Dangerfield. Add in the similarity Jack Bowes, Tanner Bruhn, Tyson Stengle and also Oliver Henry, the Pussy-cats have had easy offering themselves as a home for location players.But it is actually certainly not as though the Pussy-cats have not altered. Nine players who included in Thursday night's training ultimate triumph carried out not play in the 2022 premiership, merely pair of years ago.ABC's Kyle Pollard explained on X that that is actually not dissimilar to Richmond now." For context, Richmond's last around team this year had 11 that failed to play in their premierships," he stated." That is actually not a knock on the Tigers, it's only an unbelievable 24 months of renewal coming from Geelong." While Chris Scott and also the on-field super stars obtain lots of honors and also rightly so, the work of Stephen Wells, Andrew Mackie and also the recruiting group is second to none in this competition.Geelong control inadequate Port Adelaide|03:02 HEENEY PARTICIPATES IN THE SCG'S IMPRESSIVE MOUNT RUSHMOREIt may not be actually the home of footy, yet the SCG is the home of enduring finals moments.Sydney's Isaac Heeney-led comeback on Sunday mid-day joins the pantheon of astonishing September activity to have actually occurred at the renowned venue.Former Footscray and also Sydney player switched reporter Neil Cordy quipped it will be called 'Heeney's Heist' after the celebrity's 30-disposal, three-goal game.But the fourth finals version of the Sydney Derby may certainly not have also been the best comeback by the Swans in an SCG final.Swans COMEBACK from 27-point shortage|03:29 Besides the 2005 banner would not have actually been actually possible if Nick Davis hadn't possessed an other-worldly fourth one-fourth in the semi-final, kicking 4 of Sydney's 7 goals on the night in the area of 21 moments to stun Geelong.Don' t forget the 1996 initial ultimate, when any kind of rating would certainly provide for Tony Lockett, and also Plugger's factor put the Swans right into the flag decider.And heck, Saturday's certifying ultimate could certainly not have actually been the most effective last at the SCG this many years! Keep in mind Collingwood's near-comeback in the 2022 prelim, when the Swans led by six goals early in the third fourth, and also through 21 points along with 22 minutes gone in the fourth?The risks were actually higher in all 4 activities yet the nature of Sydney's comeback on Saturday, against their arch-rivals and also along with some ridiculous private initiatives, might make it No. 1. As well as the greatest part? It means our team're receiving yet another activity at the SCG in pair of weeks' opportunity, when the Swans multitude either Port Adelaide or Hawthorn in a prelim.Swans-Port is actually intriguing after the means the Electrical power demolished them a couple of weeks back Swans-Hawks is even better, provided how much Sam Mitchell's guys have actually arrived because being belted through John Longmire's edge to be up to 1-6 on the season.Let's only hope it's another near one." ULTIMATE USE" Heeney Hanger stops SCG|00:30' PANICING INDICATORS' LIONS NEED TO ADDRESSBrisbane may possess put Carlton to the falchion along with a 1st fifty percent demolition on Sunday evening, but Fox Footy's professionals fear there's still problems for coach Chris Fagan.Despite an impressive begin where the Lions dove bent on a 60-0 top, resigning Carlton to a 50-year footy reduced, Brisbane after that went greater than half an hour without a goal.And they took care of to butcher a variety of options when the warmth came from an increasing Woe ensemble." Brisbane, I reckon there's some troubling indications there for Chris Fagan," three-time premiership Tiger Jack Riewoldt mentioned." They should possess abused Carlton tonight. They must possess placed that nail in the coffin early in the 2nd half." Unfortunately, they let all of them back in. They didn't win powerful." The activity was over just after sector opportunity." AFL wonderful Garry Lyon concurred, highlighting the simple fact they succeeded by just 28 aspects - in spite of the very early 60-0 scoreline.From that factor in the 2nd condition, Brisbane were outscored 71-39. Cougars Assault Blues in Eradication Final|02:39" 2nd fifty percent has actually been actually a problem with the course of the year. A little of failing," Lyon said.Lions terrific Jonathan Brown claimed he is afraid the concern is actually psychological for the youthful Lions, as mistake as well as a failure to keep their 1st fifty percent stress remains to reach." I really feel as if it's certainly not a physical fitness point, not an energy factor. I think it's a little bit of a psychological switch off," he mentioned." It remains in their scalp." They booted well early in the activity (against Carlton), but after half time they were average." I presume when hostility acquires a work on, there is actually a feeling of panic. Some nervousness in there. There is actually some marks, no doubt regarding that." They have not had the capacity to cope with the tension in those vital minutes with those vital kicks-- that is actually visiting be actually the obstacle upcoming full week." They miss a bunch of simple gos." I have actually enjoyed them closely all year-- I am actually an enthusiastic Brisbane Lions follower. They miss out on easy shots at objective. Establish tries or even on the operate." Versus the Blues, Logan Morris went to the blog post coming from straight ahead while the edge butchered one more opportunity when they had an overlap inside fifty and stopped working to go to a target.Riewoldt defined the accuracy woes due to "reverse tension". They rate 15th in the AFL for accuracy this year, before only West Coast, Richmond and Slot Adelaide.In their final four matches, Brisbane have gone 44.64 on the scoreboard, along with goalkicking costing all of them a top-four area when they dropped 8.16 to GWS' 13.4 in Sphere 22. They likewise lost winnable activities versus Carlton in Opening Sphere (12.13 to 13.8), Collingwood in Sphere 3 (10.12 to 14.8) and Geelong in Sphere 6 (4.13 to 9.9) due to their mistake." What possess we got to drop?"|04:23' WE'VE GOT TO CHANGE THAT POLICY': IS AFL HONOR CALL UNFAIR?Players and analysts claim it is actually opportunity for the AFL to listen closely to the fans and also change the eligibility standards bordering the Mark and also Target of the Year awards.First it was actually Jeremy Cameron's enchanting finish, tucked close to the limit collection on Thursday night, as he obtained the Kitties off to an aspiration start at the Adelaide Oval. On Sunday evening it was actually Swans super star Isaac Heeney, who defied gravity to take among the all-time wonderful grabs. The worst part-- neither will be entitled for the prominent awards.As it stands up, merely moments in the home and also away season are actually taken into consideration for the honors, which are presented on Brownlow Medal evening prior to the huge last. However in the wake of observing two of the period's most appealing instants, there's been a lot of require the AFL to transform its own guidelines. "Our team've come to modify that policy, Jeremy Cameron kicked objective of the year in finals and afterwards Isaac Heeney's taken score of the year," Swans small forward Tom Papley informed 3AW post-match. Jezza opens finals set with STUNNER!|00:35 Stations 9's Damian Barrett likewise joined the chorus of pros calling for modification, claiming he strongly believed Heeney's wall mount was actually the best score of the year. "That to me is actually score of the year but unfortunately it won't be featured in the points to consider," he lamented on the Sunday Footy Show.Former Leopard and also Bulldog Nathan Brown resided in agreeance." I presume it needs to be actually, you get back to 1997, Aussie Jones kicked the target of the year in the splendid ultimate, people mention the various other teams don't get an odds, I imply there's a couple of possibilities," he said.Jones stopped an outstanding running objective in the '97 marvelous ultimate, while past Roo Aaron Edwards took a significant score against Hawthorn in the 2007 semi-final that has been "shed in background" given its own ineligibility for the award.Former AFL player Josh Jenkins was also one of those that spoke out about their disdain, needing to X to mention: "Target of the year straight there certainly ... wait they've closed nominations." As a football fraternity, gamers that stand on the biggest stage of all are actually praised and discover their location in footy legend, so why are actually the Score of the Year and also Target of the Year awards unaware of that?When you take into consideration the greatest gamers to play the game, those that have actually tasted excellence in September are actually always amongst the very first gamers that involve mind.Think Michael Voss, Luke Hodge and also Joel Selwood. Premiership leaders who are held in the best mind by all. Gamers are specified by their performances in finals." Leo Barry you star" was instilled in past when the Swans weapon drifted all over the pack to get that renowned result. Richmond captain Trent Cotchin's tradition was actually glued when he took his edge back to the promised land. There is actually no promise that Heeney's hanger would outshine Jamie Elliott's ANZAC Time special, or even that Cameron's insane surface would certainly usurp that of Chip Daicos or Harley Reid's goals, however they should at least be opponents.