.It is actually deja vu all around again for the Bulldogs, knocked right out of the finals along with Luke Beveridge's questionable moves in the spotlight.Plus Geelong's restore on the operate, where the Heeney Robbery ranks enduring, Brisbane's clear flaw as well as the much-needed significant award change.The significant concerns coming from week among the 2024 AFL finals analyzed in Talking Points!Watch the most ideal coverage of the 2024 AFL finals, with professional analysis and every video game till the Grand Final deal with no ad-breaks throughout play, on Kayo. New to Kayo? Begin your cost-free trial today > Finals Full week 1IMAGINE WHAT YOU MAY BE ACQUIRING AS AN ALTERNATIVE. Free of charge and also private support phone call 1800u00a0858u00a0858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.The Full week 1 finals AFL Talking Factors are in.Source: FOX SPORTSOOPS, BEVO PERFORMED IT AGAINNext year, the Western Bulldogs should just strike replicate, and also avoid every thing up until the final round. Because they just always keep performing the exact same traits again as well as again.For the 3rd year straight their finals fortune dropped to the final time for the 5th opportunity given that the 2016 banner, they found on their own in a removal final.And the feast-or-famine nature of their Septembers carried on as, for the 4th opportunity, they were actually knocked senseless of the finals without a win.But the deja vu doesn't quit there because once more the Bulldogs' season finishes with Luke Beveridge's decision-making arriving under fire.They were actually affordable early against Hawthorn but factors swiftly collapsed on Friday night as well as you have to think about just how much of the loss started Thursday evening, when the chosen crew was actually exposed. Considering that the tinkerer went to it again.Mitchell addresses Ginni's bar shenanigans|01:44 The positional issues began in protection, as they commonly have for the Bulldogs in recent years. Rory Lobb's increase into an amazingly really good secret protector continued but he simply really did not have sufficient support Liam Jones restricted Port Gunston but failed to do much somewhere else, while James O'Donnell was properly beaten by Calsher Dear.The pair of are likewise unskilled therefore on its own that is actually certainly not an extensive shock however it is actually still rather preposterous that the 56th pick in the most recent national draft managed to control the Dogs aerially like he did.But it had not been only the support, because any kind of back six would've had a hard time when having to speak up for 59 inside 50s - the bigger concern was actually the Pet dogs generating simply 39 inside 50s of their own.Harvey Gallagher spent a lot of time on a wing, rather than Lachie McNeil that continued, and neither guy possessed an influence while Lachie Bramble summarized one of the Bulldogs' huge list problems - with the formerly delisted War hawk needed as being one of their principal representatives off halfback.Bramble just isn't fairly strong sufficient in that task the absence of prime Caleb Daniel, who has diminished good enough defensively that he can not be downplayed back, has been actually notable.Throw in the confusing non-selection of Rhylee West, that will possess very likely tried to limit James Sicily in the Pets' forward fifty, with James Harmes preferred but doing little bit of - and the bits-and-pieces players simply seemed to be to become in the incorrect places.High piloting Hawks knock senseless Bulldogs|02:26 And then there's the Bont.Beveridge ignited in his post-match press conference when the contributions of perhaps the AFL's finest player were examined." Have you got truths about that (his time off the ground)? He may possess got stuck on (the bench) for a minute or more longer (than organized), yet he was alright," the instructor said." He attempted to elevate our team in the last fourth, he kicked an objective, he just about booted a second (a go contacted through teammate Aaron Naughton near free throw line), and that was actually the information at three-quarter time." Whether he was holding a personal injury or otherwise, Marcus Bontempelli had nowhere near enough effect for the Bulldogs to possess a come across Friday evening, and also the real question is actually why he had not been in the midfield with the middle of the video game - particularly if he was actually fit.Despite Beveridge's protests, Bontempelli devoted 22% of the second and 3rd quarters combined off the ground, and also while on the ground possessed just 4 disposals, no clearances and no credit rating participations, devoting just about the whole entire time period up forward.Once Bontempelli entered into the center early in the fourth quarter, he appeared like himself once again. But it was actually inadequate, late." Zero influence in a vicious ultimate. The very best player, the All-Australian captain, is actually either unemployed or even ahead," as Kane Cornes put it on 9's Sunday Footy Show.None of these positional phone calls, on their own, are why the Bulldogs dropped. The Hawks additionally played definitely damn effectively, with their pressure triggering the Canines' switch activity to fall apart.But they all suggest a consistent trend of Beveridge dabbling his technique to each results and also failure. He does not have the most effective listing in the AFL, like some analysts mention, due to the fact that the employees down back and also arguably partially of the midfield stay an issue.Dejected Bevo information what went wrong|09:39 Yet their finest is accurately good enough. As consistently occurs with the Dogs, they participated in brilliant footy at times throughout the home and also away time but were certainly not steady sufficient to make the dual odds. (They have actually still never ever completed in the top four under Beveridge.) So when they encountered a red-hot Hawthorn, one poor night was enough to end their period. It is actually a bit of a pity, because this crew was undoubtedly sufficient over the rear fifty percent of the year to gain multiple finals (as well as perhaps even the large one), but they dropped small in their one chance - so they may simply criticize themselves.They are actually also great, and Beveridge has actually been also effective over his stint, to oblige an improvement on top. Yet they are actually practically trapped in this particular loop of good-but-not-good-enough, and if it is actually greatly aggravating for onlookers, it must be actually also worse for the Bulldogs faithful.WHAT'S brand new PUSSYCATS?Geelong's capacity to stay on top of the AFL mountain range for such a long time is completely remarkable.When you take into consideration the absolute most effective groups in current times, Geelong's story is actually a lot more impressive.Hawthorn undoubtedly had a golden age in the early 2010s, yet victory over the Bulldogs on Friday evening was their 1st finals gain in nine years.Richmond gained three banners in 4 seasons now appeared fated to stay in the blues of the AFL step ladder for a lot of years along with a mass player departure looming.On the other hand, Geelong has lost out on September action merely twice in the past 18 periods. That is actually incredible congruity in a competitors that is actually actually created to attempt and strive towards equality.One of the major elements responsible for their extraordinary effectiveness previously two decades is their capacity to find a rough diamond when it comes to the draft.Scott opens up on choice wager|09:03 Geelong have scooped up two absolute superstars coming from the draft recently, in Lawson Humphries and Shaun Mannagh.Externally in the course of in 2013's field time frame, concerns were actually inquired about why the Cats were being actually thus unfaltering in requesting for a late selection back in yield in the Esava Ratugolea field. Why were they being so firm regarding obtaining an additional pick back that they could not also use happened draft night?The Felines selected Humphries, a reasonably unfamiliar Swan Areas item, along with the 2nd last choice of in 2015's draft-- decide on 63. Humphries has starred in his handful of video games at the top degree, showcasing dazzling composure and round use around the half-back line.The 182cm child is actually an awesome decision-maker and also has turned into one of Chris Scott's 'best fellas' coming out of protection. On Thursday evening he was just one of Geelong's finest, racking up 20 disposals and also 486 metres gained.Then there is actually Shaun Mannagh, the mature-aged VFL superstar that has become a nail down the most effective 23 in the second fifty percent of the year. Mannagh placed his title up in lightings in the 2023 VFL huge last, where he booted six majors and also racked up 28 disposals. The 27-year-old was actually compensated along with an AFL agreement in in 2014's draft, taken with selection 36, and have not he repaid the faith?Mannagh was just one of his edge's greatest against the Power in the training last, recording 23 fingertips and 3.1. The past Werribee product places elite for fingertips and also handles this season and also has balanced 1.3 targets every game as a medium-forward. Rising Superstar Ollie Dempsey has additionally come on in surges and also bounds this season to become one of the best crucial gamers to an edge ready to embark on one more initial final.Not simply have the Cats had the capacity to locate excellence at the draught, however their special recruitment method has actually also viewed all of them end up being a destination club for adversary players too.The Pet cats sold the ranch for ex-Giant Jeremy Cameron and also the way of living likewise attracted now captain Patrick Dangerfield. Include the similarity Port Bowes, Tanner Bruhn, Tyson Stengle and Oliver Holly, the Felines have possessed easy marketing themselves as a home for location players.But it is actually not as though the Cats have not modified. 9 gamers that included in Thursday evening's qualifying last success carried out certainly not play in the 2022 premiership, only 2 years ago.ABC's Kyle Pollard revealed on X that that is actually not diverse to Richmond now." For situation, Richmond's last round team this year possessed 11 that really did not play in their premierships," he pointed out." That is actually certainly not a knock on the Tigers, it is actually only an amazing 24 months of revitalization coming from Geelong." While Chris Scott as well as the on-field celebrities acquire plenty of distinctions and appropriately therefore, the job of Stephen Wells, Andrew Mackie and the recruiting group is unrivaled within this competition.Geelong dominate inadequate Port Adelaide|03:02 HEENEY PARTICIPATES IN THE SCG'S AMAZING MOUNT RUSHMOREIt may 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 mid-day participates in the pantheon of astonishing September activity to have occurred at the renowned venue.Former Footscray and also Sydney gamer transformed writer Neil Cordy quipped it will be actually called 'Heeney's Robbery' after the superstar's 30-disposal, three-goal game.But the 4th finals version of the Sydney Derby might not have actually also been actually the most ideal comeback by the Swans in an SCG final.Swans COMEBACK coming from 27-point deficit|03:29 Nevertheless the 2005 banner definitely would not have been actually achievable if Scar Davis had not had an other-worldly 4th quarter in the semi-final, booting 4 of Sydney's seven targets on the night in the space of 21 mins to stun Geelong.Don' t fail to remember the 1996 preparatory last, when any credit rating will create for Tony Lockett, as well as Plugger's aspect placed the Swans right into the banner decider.And hell, Saturday's qualifying ultimate could certainly not have actually been actually the most ideal ultimate at the SCG this decade! Don't forget Collingwood's near-comeback in the 2022 prelim, when the Swans led by six targets early in the third fourth, and also through 21 points with 22 moments entered the fourth?The concerns were actually high with all 4 video games but the attributes of Sydney's comeback on Sunday, versus their arch-rivals as well as along with some ludicrous individual initiatives, might create it No. 1. As well as the best component? It means our team're acquiring an additional video game at the SCG in 2 full weeks' opportunity, when the Swans bunch either Port Adelaide or Hawthorn in a prelim.Swans-Port is actually amazing after the way the Power destroyed them a handful of weeks back Swans-Hawks is also better, provided exactly how much Sam Mitchell's males have actually arrived since being actually belted through John Longmire's edge to fall to 1-6 on the season.Let's just wish it's an additional near one." ULTIMATE USE" Heeney Hanger quits SCG|00:30' FRETTING SIGNS' LIONS NEED TO ADDRESSBrisbane might possess put Carlton to the falchion with a very first one-half leveling on Sunday evening, yet Fox Footy's pros worry there is actually still worries for trainer Chris Fagan.Despite a sensational beginning where the Lions dove bent on a 60-0 lead, resigning Carlton to a 50-year footy reduced, Brisbane then went greater than 30 minutes without a goal.And they dealt with to butcher a number of options when the heat stemmed from a climbing Woe clothing." Brisbane, I reckon there is actually some distressing indications there for Chris Fagan," three-time premiership Leopard Port Riewoldt mentioned." They need to possess abused Carlton tonight. They need to have placed that nail in the casket early in the 2nd fifty percent." Regrettably, they let them back in. They didn't gain sturdy." The video game mored than following quarter time." AFL fantastic Garry Lyon conceded, highlighting the reality they won by only 28 factors - regardless 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 half has actually been actually an issue by means of the course of the year. A little bit of failure," Lyon said.Lions terrific Jonathan Brown mentioned he is afraid of the concern is actually mental for the youthful Lions, as inaccuracy and also an incapacity to keep their first half pressure continues to reach." I experience as if it's not a physical fitness trait, certainly not an electricity factor. I think it's a little a mental turn off," he claimed." It's in their scalp." They booted well early in the video game (versus Carlton), however after half opportunity they were actually regular." I believe when opposition gets a work on, there is actually a feeling of panic. Some anxiousness in there. There is actually some marks, no questions concerning that." They have not had the ability to handle the stress in those vital moments with those essential kicks-- that is actually heading to be actually the obstacle upcoming full week." They skip a lot of easy gos." I have actually seen all of them closely all year-- I'm an enthusiastic Brisbane Lions follower. They miss simple shots at target. Specify chances or on the operate." Versus cry, Logan Morris reached the article from directly in front while the side butchered an additional possibility when they possessed an overlap inside 50 and also fell short to strike a target.Riewoldt defined the reliability problems because of "reverse stress". They rate 15th in the AFL for reliability this year, in advance of merely West Shore, Richmond and also Slot Adelaide.In their final 4 matches, Brisbane have actually gone 44.64 on the scoreboard, with goalkicking costing all of them a top-four location when they dropped 8.16 to GWS' 13.4 in Around 22. They additionally lost winnable video games against Carlton in Opening Sphere (12.13 to 13.8), Collingwood in Around 3 (10.12 to 14.8) as well as Geelong in Round 6 (4.13 to 9.9) due to their error." What have we got to drop?"|04:23' WE'VE GOT TO MODIFICATION THAT GUIDELINE': IS AFL HONOR telephone call UNFAIR?Players and analysts claim it's time for the AFL to listen to the enthusiasts and alter the qualification standards neighboring the Score and also Objective of the Year awards.First it was Jeremy Cameron's wonderful end, tucked near the border line on Thursday night, as he got the Cats off to a dream start at the Adelaide Oval. On Saturday evening it was Swans super star Isaac Heeney, who levitated to take among the all-time terrific grabs. The worst component-- neither are going to be actually eligible for the respected awards.As it stands up, just instants in the home as well as away period are considered for the awards, which exist on Brownlow Medal night prior to the grand ultimate. However in the wake of seeing 2 of the period's most captivating instants, there is actually been a lot of ask for the AFL to change its own regulations. "Our experts have actually come to alter that policy, Jeremy Cameron stopped target of the year in finals and afterwards Isaac Heeney's taken mark of the year," Swans little onward Tom Papley said to 3AW post-match. Jezza opens up finals collection along with astonishment!|00:35 Channel 9's Damian Barrett also joined the carolers of pros requiring improvement, saying he felt Heeney's wall mount was actually the very best mark of the year. "That to me is actually mark of the year yet regrettably it will not be actually included in the factors," he regreted on the Sunday Footy Show.Former Tiger as well as Bulldog Nathan Brown remained in agreeance." I presume it must be, you return to 1997, Aussie Jones kicked the objective of the year in the splendid last, individuals say the various other staffs don't receive an opportunity, I indicate there's a couple of opportunities," he said.Jones stopped a remarkable operating goal in the '97 grand ultimate, while past Roo Aaron Edwards took a significant score against Hawthorn in the 2007 semi-final that has actually been "shed in record" given its own ineligibility for the award.Former AFL gamer Josh Jenkins was actually likewise amongst those that spoke up regarding their derision, taking to X to state: "Target of the year straight there certainly ... wait they have actually shut nominations." As a football fraternity, players who stand up on the largest phase of all are praised as well as find their spot in footy mythology, thus why are actually the Score of the Year and also Target of the Year honors uninformed of that?When you think about the most ideal players to conform, those who have actually sampled effectiveness in September are actually consistently amongst the 1st gamers that come to mind.Think Michael Voss, Luke Hodge as well as Joel Selwood. Premiership captains that are held in the highest possible care by all. Gamers are specified by their functionalities in finals." Leo Barry you star" was ingrained in past history when the Swans weapon drifted around the pack to consume that famous sign. Richmond leader Trent Cotchin's tradition was sealed when he took his edge back to the paradise. There's no guarantee that Heeney's wall mount will trump Jamie Elliott's ANZAC Day special, or that Cameron's ridiculous coating would certainly lay hold of that of Chip Daicos or Harley Reid's goals, but they must at least be contenders.