.It's deja vu around once more for the Bulldogs, lambasted right out of the finals with Luke Beveridge's dubious transfer the spotlight.Plus Geelong's fix on the operate, where the Heeney Robbery ranks everlasting, Brisbane's crystal clear imperfection and also the much-needed significant award change.The huge concerns from full week among the 2024 AFL finals evaluated in Talking Points!Watch the most effective insurance coverage of the 2024 AFL finals, along with specialist evaluation and every activity up until the Grand Final LIVE with no ad-breaks throughout play, on Kayo. New to Kayo? Beginning your free of cost trial today > Finals Week 1IMAGINE WHAT YOU MAY BE GETTING RATHER. Absolutely free as well as discreet help telephone call 1800u00a0858u00a0858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.The Full week 1 finals AFL Chatting Points are in.Source: FOX SPORTSOOPS, BEVO PERFORMED IT AGAINNext year, the Western side Bulldogs should only strike mimic, and skip everything till the ultimate round. Considering that they just maintain performing the very same traits again and also again.For the third year straight their finals destiny decreased to the last day for the 5th opportunity because the 2016 flag, they discovered on their own in an eradication final.And the feast-or-famine nature of their Septembers carried on as, for the fourth 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' period finishes with Luke Beveridge's decision-making arriving under fire.They were actually reasonable early versus Hawthorn yet traits swiftly fell apart on Friday evening as well as you have to ask yourself how much of the reduction came on Thursday night, when the picked staff was shown. Because the tinkerer was at it again.Mitchell handles Ginni's pub antics|01:44 The positional concerns started in defence, as they typically have for the Bulldogs lately. Rory Lobb's growth right into an amazingly good key protector continued but he just failed to have enough help Liam Jones minimal Jack Gunston however didn't do a lot in other places, while James O'Donnell was actually properly defeated through Calsher Dear.The 2 are likewise inexperienced thus by itself that's not a large shock but it is actually still fairly outrageous that the 56th selection in one of the most recent national receipt had the capacity to dominate the Pets aerially like he did.But it had not been just the protection, since any sort of back 6 would certainly've struggled when needing to stand up for 59 inside 50s - the much bigger problem was the Pets creating just 39 inside 50s of their own.Harvey Gallagher devoted lots of opportunity on a wing, rather than Lachie McNeil who moved forward, and neither guy had an influence while Lachie Shrub summed up some of the Bulldogs' huge listing issues - with the earlier delisted War hawk required as one of their main suppliers off halfback.Bramble only isn't quite strong good enough during that duty the absence of prime Caleb Daniel, who has actually decreased good enough defensively that he can't be played down back, has actually been actually notable.Throw in the confusing non-selection of Rhylee West, that will have most likely attempted to restrict James Sicily in the Pet dogs' onward 50, with James Harmes liked however performing little bit of - and the bits-and-pieces players simply seemed to be in the inappropriate places.High flying Hawks knock out Bulldogs|02:26 And afterwards there is actually the Bont.Beveridge fired up in his post-match press conference when the contributions of perhaps the AFL's absolute best gamer were actually questioned." Have you got facts about that (his downtime the ground)? He may possess got stuck on (the seat) for a minute or two longer (than prepared), however he was fine," the coach pointed out." He attempted to elevate our team in the last quarter, he kicked a target, he practically booted a second (a shot touched through ally Aaron Naughton near free throw line), and that was the message at three-quarter time." Whether he was carrying a trauma or not, Marcus Bontempelli possessed nowhere near enough influence for the Bulldogs to have a chance on Friday evening, and also the real concern is actually why he wasn't in the midfield by means of the center of the video game - particularly if he was actually fit.Despite Beveridge's objections, Bontempelli devoted 22% of the second as well as 3rd fourths incorporated off the ground, and while on the ground possessed only 4 fingertips, no spaces and also no rating engagements, investing nearly the whole time period up forward.Once Bontempelli went into the mid very early in the 4th quarter, he resembled themself once more. However it was actually too little, far too late." Zero impact in a vicious ultimate. The most ideal player, the All-Australian leader, is actually either on the bench or ahead," as Kane Cornes placed it on Nine's Sunday Footy Show.None of these positional telephone calls, on their own, are why the Bulldogs dropped. The Hawks also played definitely damn effectively, along with their stress resulting in the Pets' shift game to drop apart.But they all indicate a consistent pattern of Beveridge dabbling his method to both success and also breakdown. He doesn't possess the most ideal checklist in the AFL, like some professionals state, due to the fact that the workers down back and also arguably partly of the midfield continue to be an issue.Dejected Bevo information what failed|09:39 Yet their greatest is clearly adequate. As constantly occurs with the Pets, they participated in brilliant footy at times throughout the home as well as away time however were actually not consistent adequate to gain the double chance. (They have still never ever finished in the best 4 under Beveridge.) So when they faced a red-hot Hawthorn, one bad evening sufficed to finish their time. It is actually a little a pity, because this team was actually certainly sufficient over the rear half of the year to win numerous finals (and perhaps even the large one), yet they dropped short in their one opportunity - so they may just blame themselves.They are actually too good, and Beveridge has actually been as well effective over his assignment, to force an improvement at the top. Yet they are just about trapped in this particular loop of good-but-not-good-enough, and if it is actually immensely annoying for viewers, it should be also worse for the Bulldogs faithful.WHAT'S brand-new PUSSYCATS?Geelong's ability to remain at the top of the AFL hill for so long is totally remarkable.When you consider the absolute most productive staffs in latest times, Geelong's story is a lot more impressive.Hawthorn certainly had a golden era in the very early 2010s, however success over the Bulldogs on Friday night was their 1st finals gain in nine years.Richmond gained 3 flags in four periods and now appeared fated to dwell in the blues of the AFL ladder for an amount of years with a mass player exodus looming.On the some others hand, Geelong has actually missed out on September activity just two times previously 18 periods. That is actually awesome congruity in a competition that is actually actually developed to attempt and also make every effort in the direction of equality.One of the primary variables behind their extraordinary effectiveness in the past two decades is their capacity to discover a diamond in the rough when it comes to the draft.Scott opens up on assortment wager|09:03 Geelong have actually scooped up two outright celebrities coming from the draft in recent years, in Lawson Humphries and Shaun Mannagh.Externally throughout in 2015's field time period, inquiries were asked them about why the Pet cats were actually being therefore unyielding in requesting an overdue choice back in return in the Esava Ratugolea field. Why were they being actually thus firm concerning obtaining one more selection back that they might certainly not also make use of happened draft night?The Pet cats picked Humphries, a fairly unidentified Swan Districts product, along with the 2nd last selection of in 2015's draught-- decide on 63. Humphries has actually starred in his handful of games at the top level, showcasing brilliant composure and also sphere make use of throughout the half-back line.The 182cm youngster is a superb decision-maker as well as has actually become one of Chris Scott's 'best guys' visiting of support. On Thursday night he was one of Geelong's ideal, scoring twenty fingertips and also 486 metres gained.Then there's Shaun Mannagh, the mature-aged VFL star who has actually become a nail down the very best 23 in the 2nd half of the year. Mannagh placed his name up in illuminations in the 2023 VFL marvelous last, where he booted six majors as well as racked up 28 fingertips. The 27-year-old was actually awarded along with an AFL arrangement in last year's draught, taken along with choice 36, and also hasn't he repaid the faith?Mannagh was among his side's absolute best versus the Power in the certifying final, tape-recording 23 disposals and also 3.1. The former Werribee product rates elite for fingertips as well as tackles this season and also has actually averaged 1.3 goals every activity as a medium-forward. Rising Superstar Ollie Dempsey has actually additionally come on in surges as well as bounds this time to turn into one of the most crucial players to a side ready to plunge into yet another preparatory final.Not only have actually the Cats had the capacity to discover success at the draught, however their distinct recruitment tactic has additionally seen them become a destination nightclub for adversary gamers too.The Cats sold the ranch for ex-Giant Jeremy Cameron and the way of living also enticed currently captain Patrick Dangerfield. Add in the likes of Port Bowes, Tanner Bruhn, Tyson Stengle as well as Oliver Holly, the Pet cats have actually had no troubles offering on their own as a home for location players.But it's not as though the Cats have not transformed. Nine players who featured in Thursday night's training final triumph performed not play in the 2022 premiership, merely two years ago.ABC's Kyle Pollard pointed out on X that that is actually not diverse to Richmond at this moment." For situation, Richmond's ultimate around team this year possessed 11 that didn't play in their premierships," he said." That's certainly not a knock on the Tigers, it's merely an unbelievable 24 months of restoration coming from Geelong." While Chris Scott as well as the on-field superstars obtain lots of accolades as well as appropriately thus, the job of Stephen Wells, Andrew Mackie as well as the recruiting crew is actually unrivaled in this particular competition.Geelong dominate inadequate Port Adelaide|03:02 HEENEY PARTICIPATES IN THE SCG'S OUTSTANDING MOUNT RUSHMOREIt might certainly not be the home of footy, but the SCG is the home of all-time finals moments.Sydney's Isaac Heeney-led comeback on Saturday afternoon signs up with the pantheon of extraordinary September activity to have actually taken place at the popular venue.Former Footscray and Sydney gamer turned reporter Neil Cordy quipped it would certainly be called 'Heeney's Robbery' after the superstar's 30-disposal, three-goal game.But the fourth finals version of the Sydney Derby might not have also been the most ideal comeback due to the Swans in an SCG final.Swans COMEBACK from 27-point shortage|03:29 Besides the 2005 banner would not have been achievable if Nick Davis had not had an other-worldly 4th quarter in the semi-final, booting four of Sydney's seven goals on the evening in the space of 21 moments to stun Geelong.Don' t neglect the 1996 initial ultimate, when any sort of rating will do for Tony Lockett, and also Plugger's factor placed the Swans into the banner decider.And heck, Sunday's qualifying last might not have actually been actually the very best final at the SCG this years! Always remember Collingwood's near-comeback in the 2022 prelim, when the Swans led by 6 objectives early in the third quarter, as well as through 21 factors with 22 moments gone in the fourth?The risks were high in every 4 video games yet the nature of Sydney's comeback on Saturday, against their arch-rivals as well as with some unreasonable specific initiatives, could create it No. 1. And also the best part? It means our company are actually acquiring one more game at the SCG in pair of weeks' opportunity, when the Swans bunch either Port Adelaide or Hawthorn in a prelim.Swans-Port is interesting after the way the Electrical power dismantled them a handful of weeks back Swans-Hawks is also a lot better, provided how far Sam Mitchell's males have come because being actually belted through John Longmire's side to be up to 1-6 on the season.Let's merely hope it's one more close one." ULTIMATE RIDE" Heeney Hanger stops SCG|00:30' FRETTING INDICATIONS' COUGARS REQUIRED TO ADDRESSBrisbane might have put Carlton to the falchion with an initial one-half leveling on Sunday evening, but Fox Footy's experts worry there's still concerns for instructor Chris Fagan.Despite a stunning begin where the Lions dove out to a 60-0 top, resigning Carlton to a 50-year footy low, Brisbane after that went greater than thirty minutes without a goal.And they took care of to butcher a variety of options when the warm originated from an increasing Blues clothing." Brisbane, I reckon there's some worrying indicators certainly there for Chris Fagan," three-time premiership Tiger Port Riewoldt claimed." They ought to possess abused Carlton tonight. They need to possess placed that nail in the casket early in the second half." However, they allow all of them back in. They really did not win sturdy." The video game mored than following sector opportunity." AFL fantastic Garry Lyon acknowledged, highlighting the truth they won by merely 28 factors - in spite of the very early 60-0 scoreline.From that factor in the second condition, Brisbane were actually outscored 71-39. Cougars BLITZ Blues in Removal Final|02:39" Second fifty percent has actually been a concern through the program of the year. A little of failing," Lyon said.Lions terrific Jonathan Brown said he dreads the issue is actually mental for the youthful Cougars, as miscalculation as well as an incapacity to preserve their first one-half tension continues to roll on." I really feel as if it's not an exercise factor, certainly not an electricity trait. I presume it's a little a mental switch off," he said." It resides in their head." They kicked properly early in the video game (against Carlton), but after half opportunity they were average." I believe when resistance gets a work on, there is actually a sense of panic. Some anxiousness in there. There is actually some scars, no doubt about that." They have not managed to cope with the tension in those key instants along with those crucial kicks-- that's going to be actually the challenge following full week." They miss out on a bunch of very easy gos." I have actually seen all of them very closely all year-- I'm a passionate Brisbane Lions proponent. They skip quick and easy chance ats target. Establish chances or even on the operate." Versus the Blues, Logan Morris struck the message coming from directly in front while the side butchered another opportunity when they possessed an overlap inside fifty as well as failed to hit a target.Riewoldt illustrated the accuracy blues as a result of "reverse stress". They position 15th in the AFL for precision this year, in front of simply West Coastline, Richmond and also Slot Adelaide.In their last 4 matches, Brisbane have actually gone 44.64 on the scoreboard, along with goalkicking costing them a top-four spot when they dropped 8.16 to GWS' 13.4 in Round 22. They also dropped winnable video games against Carlton in Position Sphere (12.13 to 13.8), Collingwood in Sphere 3 (10.12 to 14.8) and Geelong in Around 6 (4.13 to 9.9) as a result of their inaccuracy." What have our team reached lose?"|04:23' WE'VE GOT TO MODIFICATION THAT REGULATION': IS ACTUALLY AFL AWARD telephone call UNFAIR?Players as well as professionals claim it is actually time for the AFL to listen to the followers as well as transform the eligibility requirements encompassing the Mark as well as Objective of the Year awards.First it was Jeremy Cameron's magical end, put close to the perimeter line on Thursday night, as he got the Pet cats off to a dream beginning at the Adelaide Oval. On Sunday night it was Swans super star Isaac Heeney, who defied gravity to take some of the enduring wonderful grabs. Awful component-- neither are going to be eligible for the respected awards.As it stands, just moments in the home and also away time are taken note of for the honors, which are presented on Brownlow Award evening just before the huge final. But following finding 2 of the season's most captivating moments, there's been plenty of calls for the AFL to modify its regulations. "We've reached modify that regulation, Jeremy Cameron stopped target of the year in finals and afterwards Isaac Heeney's taken mark of the year," Swans tiny forward Tom Papley informed 3AW post-match. Jezza opens up finals set with STUNNER!|00:35 Channel 9's Damian Barrett additionally joined the chorus of experts requiring improvement, claiming he thought Heeney's wall mount was actually the most ideal mark of the year. "That to me is score of the year however sadly it will not be actually included in the factors," he regreted on the Sunday Footy Show.Former Leopard as well as Bulldog Nathan Brown was in agreeance." I believe it should be, you get back to 1997, Aussie Jones stopped the target of the year in the grand ultimate, folks mention the other staffs do not obtain a possibility, I mean there is actually a couple of odds," he said.Jones kicked an impressive managing target in the '97 grand last, while past Roo Aaron Edwards took a significant score versus Hawthorn in the 2007 semi-final that has actually been "dropped in background" offered its own ineligibility for the award.Former AFL player Josh Jenkins was likewise amongst those that spoke out regarding their contempt, requiring to X to state: "Objective of the year right there certainly ... wait they have actually shut elections." As a soccer society, gamers who stand up on the biggest stage of all are applauded and also find their area in footy mythology, therefore why are actually the Score of the Year as well as Objective of the Year awards uninformed of that?When you consider the most effective gamers to conform, those that have tasted effectiveness in September are actually always amongst the initial players that involve mind.Think Michael Voss, Luke Hodge as well as Joel Selwood. Premiership captains who are held in the highest possible mind through all. Gamers are defined through their efficiencies in finals." Leo Barry you star" was actually ingrained in background when the Swans weapon floated around the pack to use that legendary sign. Richmond captain Trent Cotchin's heritage was sealed when he took his edge back to the promised land. There's no promise that Heeney's hanger would surpass Jamie Elliott's ANZAC Time unique, or that Cameron's crazy finish would usurp that of Scar Daicos or even Harley Reid's goals, but they need to at the very least be actually contenders.