.It is actually deja vu all over once more for the Bulldogs, lambasted right out of the finals with Luke Beveridge's dubious relocate the spotlight.Plus Geelong's rebuild on the run, where the Heeney Robbery positions enduring, Brisbane's clear flaw as well as the much-needed major honor change.The big issues from week among the 2024 AFL finals evaluated in Talking Points!Watch the greatest coverage of the 2024 AFL finals, with specialist evaluation and also every video game up until the Grand Final LIVE with no ad-breaks throughout play, on Kayo. New to Kayo? Beginning your free trial today > Finals Week 1IMAGINE WHAT YOU MAY BE BUYING INSTEAD. Free of charge and personal help call 1800u00a0858u00a0858 or even go to gamblinghelponline.org.au.The Full week 1 finals AFL Chatting Factors are in.Source: FOX SPORTSOOPS, BEVO PERFORMED IT AGAINNext year, the Western side Bulldogs need to simply hit mimic, and also miss every little thing up until the final round. Because they only keep performing the same points once again and again.For the third year straight their finals future dropped to the final time for the 5th time since the 2016 banner, they discovered on their own in an eradication final.And the feast-or-famine attribute of their Septembers carried on as, for the fourth time, they were knocked senseless of the finals without a win.But the deja vu does not stop there certainly because once again the Bulldogs' season finishes along with Luke Beveridge's decision-making coming under fire.They were actually very competitive early against Hawthorn yet points promptly fell apart on Friday night and also you must wonder the amount of of the loss came on Thursday evening, when the chosen staff was actually disclosed. Given that the tinkerer went to it again.Mitchell handles Ginni's club antics|01:44 The positional complications started in support, as they usually eat the Bulldogs in recent years. Rory Lobb's rise in to a shockingly good trick protector proceeded however he only didn't possess sufficient aid Liam Jones minimal Port Gunston yet didn't do a lot elsewhere, while James O'Donnell was effectively beaten through Calsher Dear.The pair of are actually likewise unskilled so on its own that's certainly not an extensive shock however it's still rather foolish that the 56th pick in the most current national draft had the capacity to control the Canines aerially like he did.But it had not been merely the defence, due to the fact that any back six will've battled when needing to stand up for 59 inside 50s - the bigger concern was actually the Pet dogs creating just 39 inside 50s of their own.Harvey Gallagher devoted loads of time on a wing, instead of Lachie McNeil who moved on, and neither man possessed an impact while Lachie Shrub summarized among the Bulldogs' major listing problems - with the recently delisted Hawk needed being one of their major reps off halfback.Bramble simply isn't fairly sturdy enough in that part the lack of prime Caleb Daniel, who has decreased enough defensively that he can not be downplayed back, has actually been notable.Throw in the perplexing non-selection of Rhylee West, who will possess likely attempted to limit James Sicily in the Pets' forward 50, with James Harmes chose yet doing little - and the bits-and-pieces players simply seemed to be to be in the incorrect places.High flighting Hawks knock out Bulldogs|02:26 And then there is actually the Bont.Beveridge ignited in his post-match interview when the contributions of perhaps the AFL's absolute best player were examined." Have you obtained simple facts on that (his pause the ground)? He might have got stuck on (the seat) momentarily or 2 longer (than prepared), but he was actually fine," the train stated." He attempted to elevate our company in the last quarter, he kicked a goal, he virtually kicked a second (a go contacted by ally Aaron Naughton near free throw line), which was the notification at three-quarter time." Whether he was actually bring a personal injury or otherwise, Marcus Bontempelli possessed no place near adequate effect for the Bulldogs to possess a come across Friday night, and also the true inquiry is why he wasn't in the midfield with the middle of the activity - specifically if he was fit.Despite Beveridge's objections, Bontempelli invested 22% of the 2nd and also 3rd fourths integrated off the ground, as well as while on the ground had simply 4 disposals, no spaces and also no credit rating participations, investing virtually the entire period up forward.Once Bontempelli entered into the middle early in the 4th quarter, he seemed like himself once again. However it was inadequate, too late." No effect in a vicious last. The most ideal gamer, the All-Australian leader, is actually either on the bench or even ahead," as Kane Cornes placed it on 9's Sunday Footy Show.None of these positional phone calls, by themselves, are actually why the Bulldogs lost. The Hawks additionally played truly damn well, with their stress triggering the Dogs' switch game to drop apart.But they all lead to a consistent fad of Beveridge messing his method to each excellence as well as breakdown. He doesn't have the most effective listing in the AFL, like some analysts mention, due to the fact that the workers down back and probably partly of the midfield stay an issue.Dejected Bevo details what went wrong|09:39 Yet their ideal is clearly acceptable. As consistently accompanies the Dogs, they played dazzling footy at times throughout the home and also away time but were actually not consistent enough to gain the double opportunity. (They have actually still never completed in the leading 4 under Beveridge.) Therefore when they bumped into a red-hot Hawthorn, one negative evening was enough to end their season. It's a bit of a shame, because this crew was actually absolutely sufficient over the back fifty percent of the year to gain various finals (as well as maybe even the big one), however they dropped small in their one opportunity - so they may simply blame themselves.They are actually too great, as well as Beveridge has been actually too successful over his stint, to force an improvement at the top. But they are actually nearly trapped in this particular loop of good-but-not-good-enough, and also if it is actually hugely frustrating for observers, it should be actually also worse for the Bulldogs faithful.WHAT'S brand new PUSSYCATS?Geelong's potential to stay on top of the AFL mountain for so long is actually absolutely remarkable.When you take into consideration one of the most successful crews in current opportunities, Geelong's story is even more impressive.Hawthorn undeniably possessed a golden age in the early 2010s, yet victory over the Bulldogs on Friday evening was their initial finals gain in 9 years.Richmond succeeded three banners in 4 seasons and now appeared fated to live in the blue funk of the AFL ladder for a variety of years with a mass gamer exodus looming.On the some others hand, Geelong has lost out on September action merely two times over the last 18 times. That is incredible uniformity in a competitors that is actually essentially developed to make an effort and aim in the direction of equality.One of the significant aspects behind their astonishing success before 20 years is their potential to find a rough diamond when it concerns the draft.Scott opens up on variety wager|09:03 Geelong have actually gathered up two outright stars coming from the draft in the last few years, in Lawson Humphries as well as Shaun Mannagh.Externally throughout in 2013's field time frame, inquiries were asked them about why the Pussy-cats were actually being thus unwavering in requesting for an overdue pick back in profit in the Esava Ratugolea trade. Why were they being actually therefore adamant concerning acquiring one more selection back that they could certainly not also use come draught night?The Pet cats chosen Humphries, a pretty unfamiliar Swan Areas item, with the 2nd final choice of in 2015's draught-- choose 63. Humphries has actually starred in his handful of video games on top amount, showcasing dazzling calmness as well as round utilize throughout the half-back line.The 182cm kid is actually a wonderful decision-maker and has actually become one of Chris Scott's 'best guys' appearing of support. On Thursday evening he was just one of Geelong's finest, racking up twenty fingertips and 486 metres gained.Then there's Shaun Mannagh, the mature-aged VFL star that has ended up being a nail down the best 23 in the 2nd one-half of the year. Mannagh placed his label up in lightings in the 2023 VFL grand last, where he booted 6 majors as well as acquired 28 fingertips. The 27-year-old was actually rewarded with an AFL contract in last year's draught, taken with selection 36, and also hasn't he paid back the faith?Mannagh was just one of his edge's best versus the Power in the qualifying last, capturing 23 fingertips and 3.1. The previous Werribee item ranks elite for fingertips and also handles this time and also has actually balanced 1.3 objectives per video game as a medium-forward. Rising Superstar Ollie Dempsey has actually additionally begun in surges as well as bounds this period to become one of the best significant gamers to a side about to plunge into another preliminary final.Not simply have the Cats had the ability to find results at the draught, however their unique employment strategy has additionally viewed them become a destination club for opposition players too.The Cats sold the ranch for ex-Giant Jeremy Cameron as well as the lifestyle likewise appealed to right now captain Patrick Dangerfield. Add in the similarity Jack Bowes, Tanner Bruhn, Tyson Stengle as well as Oliver Holly, the Felines have had easy offering themselves as a home for place players.But it is actually certainly not as though the Pet cats haven't transformed. 9 players that featured in Thursday night's certifying ultimate triumph performed certainly not play in the 2022 premiership, simply 2 years ago.ABC's Kyle Pollard revealed on X that that is actually not different to Richmond immediately." For situation, Richmond's final sphere team this year had 11 that didn't play in their premierships," he claimed." That is actually not a knock on the Tigers, it is actually only an amazing 24 months of revitalization from Geelong." While Chris Scott and the on-field celebrities get loads of accolades and appropriately so, the work of Stephen Wells, Andrew Mackie as well as the sponsor group is actually incomparable in this particular competition.Geelong control inadequate Port Adelaide|03:02 HEENEY SIGNS UP WITH THE SCG'S IMPRESSIVE MOUNT RUSHMOREIt may certainly not be the home of footy, but the SCG is actually the home of all-time finals moments.Sydney's Isaac Heeney-led comeback on Saturday mid-day participates in the pantheon of unbelievable September activity to have occurred at the renowned venue.Former Footscray and also Sydney gamer transformed journalist Neil Cordy quipped it would be called 'Heeney's Robbery' after the superstar's 30-disposal, three-goal game.But the fourth finals edition of the Sydney Derby might certainly not have even been the best comeback by the Swans in an SCG final.Swans COMEBACK from 27-point deficiency|03:29 After all the 2005 flag wouldn't have actually been actually feasible if Chip Davis had not possessed an other-worldly fourth one-fourth in the semi-final, booting 4 of Sydney's 7 goals on the evening in the room of 21 minutes to stun Geelong.Don' t neglect the 1996 preliminary ultimate, when any rating would certainly create for Tony Lockett, and Plugger's point placed the Swans right into the flag decider.And heck, Sunday's certifying last may certainly not have been actually the best final at the SCG this decade! Always remember Collingwood's near-comeback in the 2022 prelim, when the Swans led through six goals early in the third one-fourth, as well as through 21 points with 22 mins entered the fourth?The stakes were actually higher with all four games but the nature of Sydney's comeback on Sunday, versus their arch-rivals and with some unreasonable personal attempts, might make it No. 1. As well as the greatest component? It means our experts are actually getting yet another game at the SCG in 2 weeks' time, when the Swans multitude either Port Adelaide or even Hawthorn in a prelim.Swans-Port is interesting after the way the Power destroyed all of them a couple of weeks back Swans-Hawks is actually also a lot better, provided how much Sam Mitchell's guys have actually arrived since being belted by John Longmire's edge to be up to 1-6 on the season.Let's just wish it's one more near one." ULTIMATE USE" Heeney Wall mount stops SCG|00:30' WORRYING INDICATIONS' LIONS REQUIRED TO ADDRESSBrisbane may possess put Carlton to the sword with an initial fifty percent leveling on Sunday night, yet Fox Footy's specialists worry there's still issues for coach Chris Fagan.Despite a stunning beginning where the Lions leapt out to a 60-0 lead, resigning Carlton to a 50-year footy reduced, Brisbane then went more than half an hour without a goal.And they handled to butcher a variety of possibilities when the warm originated from a climbing Woe outfit." Brisbane, I reckon there's some troubling signs certainly there for Chris Fagan," three-time premiership Leopard Port Riewoldt stated." They ought to possess abused Carlton tonight. They need to have placed that nail in the coffin early in the 2nd fifty percent." However, they let all of them back in. They really did not win powerful." The activity was over following quarter opportunity." AFL wonderful Garry Lyon agreed, highlighting the fact they gained through merely 28 points - even with the early 60-0 scoreline.From that aspect in the second condition, Brisbane were actually outscored 71-39. Cougars Assault Blues in Removal Final|02:39" 2nd fifty percent has been actually an issue by means of the course of the year. A little bit of failing," Lyon said.Lions fantastic Jonathan Brown mentioned he fears the concern is actually mental for the youthful Lions, as inaccuracy and a failure to keep their first half pressure continues to reach." I feel as if it is actually certainly not a fitness point, not a power thing. I presume it's a little a psychological turn off," he pointed out." It resides in their head." They booted well early in the video game (against Carlton), yet after half opportunity they were usual." I believe when opposition obtains an operate on, there's a sense of panic. Some anxiousness in there. There's some scars, no questions about that." They haven't managed to deal with the stress in those essential minutes along with those essential kicks-- that's going to be the difficulty next full week." They overlook a lot of easy gos." I have actually viewed all of them carefully all year-- I'm a zealous Brisbane Lions supporter. They miss out on effortless shots at goal. Set shots or on the operate." Against the Blues, Logan Morris reached the blog post from directly in front while the edge butchered an additional odds when they possessed an overlap inside fifty and failed to hit a target.Riewoldt explained the reliability lamentations as a result of "reverse stress". They place 15th in the AFL for accuracy this year, in advance of simply West Coastline, Richmond and Slot Adelaide.In their last 4 suits, Brisbane have actually gone 44.64 on the scoreboard, along with goalkicking costing all of them a top-four spot when they dropped 8.16 to GWS' 13.4 in Sphere 22. They also lost winnable video games against Carlton in Position Round (12.13 to 13.8), Collingwood in Round 3 (10.12 to 14.8) as well as Geelong in Round 6 (4.13 to 9.9) because of their error." What possess our team reached lose?"|04:23' WE'VE GOT TO CHANGE THAT POLICY': IS AFL AWARD phone call UNFAIR?Players and experts say it's time for the AFL to listen to the followers and also transform the eligibility standards neighboring the Mark and Target of the Year awards.First it was actually Jeremy Cameron's magical end, tucked near the perimeter series on Thursday night, as he acquired the Cats off to a goal begin at the Adelaide Oval. On Saturday evening it was actually Swans celebrity Isaac Heeney, who levitated to take some of the all-time terrific grabs. The most awful part-- neither will be actually qualified for the prestigious awards.As it stands up, merely minutes in the home as well as away period are actually taken into consideration for the awards, which exist on Brownlow Award evening just before the marvelous ultimate. Yet in the wake of observing two of the season's very most appealing seconds, there is actually been a lot of ask for the AFL to change its regulations. "Our experts've reached change that policy, Jeremy Cameron stopped goal of the year in finals and then Isaac Heeney's taken mark of the year," Swans tiny ahead Tom Papley said to 3AW post-match. Jezza opens up finals set along with STUNNER!|00:35 Network 9's Damian Barrett likewise participated in the chorus of experts calling for improvement, saying he thought Heeney's hanger was actually the most ideal score of the year. "That to me is actually score of the year however however it won't be actually consisted of in the considerations," he regreted on the Sunday Footy Show.Former Tiger and also Bulldog Nathan Brown remained in agreeance." I presume it should be actually, you return to 1997, Aussie Jones stopped the objective of the year in the splendid ultimate, individuals point out the other crews do not obtain a possibility, I suggest there is actually a couple of odds," he said.Jones kicked a remarkable managing goal in the '97 splendid ultimate, while past Roo Aaron Edwards took a huge score against Hawthorn in the 2007 semi-final that has actually been actually "shed in past" provided its ineligibility for the award.Former AFL gamer Josh Jenkins was actually also amongst those that spoke up regarding their antipathy, requiring to X to say: "Goal of the year straight certainly there ... wait they've closed elections." As a football fraternity, players who stand on the greatest phase of all are actually commended and locate their location in footy mythology, so why are the Score of the Year and also Target of the Year awards ignorant of that?When you think about the most effective gamers to play the game, those who have actually tried effectiveness in September are consistently among the initial gamers that involve mind.Think Michael Voss, Luke Hodge and Joel Selwood. Premiership captains who are actually held in the highest possible care by all. Gamers are described through their performances in finals." Leo Barry you star" was actually instilled in background when the Swans weapon floated throughout the pack to get that iconic sign. Richmond captain Trent Cotchin's heritage was actually sealed when he took his edge back to the paradise. There's no warranty that Heeney's wall mount will outshine Jamie Elliott's ANZAC Day exclusive, or even that Cameron's insane appearance would certainly take over that of Nick Daicos or even Harley Reid's objectives, but they need to a minimum of be opponents.