.It's deja vu all around again for the Bulldogs, knocked right out of the finals with Luke Beveridge's doubtful transfer the spotlight.Plus Geelong's restore on the operate, where the Heeney Robbery places everlasting, Brisbane's clear imperfection as well as the much-needed significant honor change.The large issues from week one of the 2024 AFL finals analysed in Talking Points!Watch the very best coverage of the 2024 AFL finals, along with pro analysis and also every activity up until the Grand Final LIVE with no ad-breaks in the course of play, on Kayo. New to Kayo? Beginning your cost-free test today > Finals Week 1IMAGINE WHAT YOU CAN BE PURCHASING AS AN ALTERNATIVE. For Free and also personal support telephone call 1800u00a0858u00a0858 or see gamblinghelponline.org.au.The Full week 1 finals AFL Speaking Points are in.Source: FOX SPORTSOOPS, BEVO PERFORMED IT AGAINNext year, the Western side Bulldogs ought to merely reach imitate, and miss everything till the final round. Given that they merely keep performing the very same factors once again and again.For the 3rd year straight their finals fate went down to the ultimate day for the fifth time due to the fact that the 2016 banner, they located themselves in an elimination final.And the feast-or-famine attributes of their Septembers continued as, for the 4th opportunity, they were actually knocked out of the finals without a win.But the deja vu does not cease there certainly because once more the Bulldogs' time finishes with Luke Beveridge's decision-making coming under fire.They were affordable early against Hawthorn however factors promptly collapsed on Friday night and also you need to wonder just how much of the loss came on Thursday evening, when the chosen team was actually uncovered. Given that the tinkerer was at it again.Mitchell addresses Ginni's pub antics|01:44 The positional concerns began in support, as they usually have for the Bulldogs over the last few years. Rory Lobb's rise into a shockingly excellent trick protector continued but he only didn't have adequate help Liam Jones minimal Port Gunston but failed to do a lot elsewhere, while James O'Donnell was properly defeated by Calsher Dear.The two are actually in a similar way novice therefore on its own that's certainly not a substantial shock but it's still fairly absurd that the 56th pick in the best recent nationwide draft had the ability to control the Dogs aerially like he did.But it had not been only the support, due to the fact that any kind of back 6 would certainly've strained when must stand up for 59 inside 50s - the much bigger issue was actually the Canines creating simply 39 inside 50s of their own.Harvey Gallagher spent a lot of opportunity on an airfoil, as opposed to Lachie McNeil who proceeded, and also neither man possessed an influence while Lachie Thorn summarized one of the Bulldogs' major listing concerns - along with the recently delisted Hawk called for as being one of their principal reps off halfback.Bramble just isn't pretty strong good enough during that task the absence of prime Caleb Daniel, who has actually fallen off enough defensively that he can not be downplayed back, has actually been notable.Throw in the perplexing non-selection of Rhylee West, that would possess probably tried to limit James Sicily in the Canines' ahead 50, with James Harmes chose however doing little bit of - and the bits-and-pieces players merely appeared to become in the wrong places.High flighting Hawks knock senseless Bulldogs|02:26 And afterwards there's the Bont.Beveridge fired up in his post-match interview when the contributions of perhaps the AFL's best gamer were actually questioned." Have you received simple facts on that (his vacation the ground)? He might possess acquired stuck on (the seat) for a minute or more longer (than intended), however he was OK," the instructor pointed out." He attempted to lift our company in the final quarter, he booted a target, he practically kicked a second (a try touched by teammate Aaron Naughton near the line), and that was the message at three-quarter time." Whether he was actually bring a trauma or not, Marcus Bontempelli possessed nowhere near sufficient impact for the Bulldogs to have a discover Friday evening, and also the actual inquiry is actually why he wasn't in the midfield with the center of the game - particularly if he was fit.Despite Beveridge's objections, Bontempelli spent 22% of the 2nd and 3rd one-fourths incorporated off the ground, and also while on the ground had just 4 fingertips, no spaces and also no score engagements, spending just about the entire period up forward.Once Bontempelli went into the center early in the fourth quarter, he resembled himself once more. Yet it was actually inadequate, late." No impact in an aggressive ultimate. The best gamer, the All-Australian captain, is either unemployed or onward," as Kane Cornes put it on Nine's Sunday Footy Show.None of these positional telephone calls, on their own, are actually why the Bulldogs shed. The Hawks also participated in definitely damn effectively, along with their tension causing the Pet dogs' shift activity to fall apart.But they all suggest a continuous fad of Beveridge playing his way to each results and failure. He doesn't have the best list in the AFL, like some professionals say, due to the fact that the employees down back and also probably in parts of the midfield stay an issue.Dejected Bevo particulars what went wrong|09:39 Yet their finest is actually precisely good enough. As constantly happens with the Pets, they participated in fantastic footy sometimes throughout the home and away season but were not steady enough to gain the dual possibility. (They have actually still never ever completed in the leading four under Beveridge.) Thus when they experienced a red-hot Hawthorn, one bad night sufficed to end their period. It's a little a shame, due to the fact that this crew was certainly adequate over the rear half of the year to gain various finals (and also perhaps even the large one), but they fell small in their one option - so they can just criticize themselves.They are as well really good, and Beveridge has actually been too effective over his stint, to compel a modification at the top. However they are just about caught within this loophole of good-but-not-good-enough, and also if it is actually tremendously discouraging for onlookers, it should be even much worse for the Bulldogs faithful.WHAT'S brand-new PUSSYCATS?Geelong's potential to stay on top of the AFL mountain range for such a long time is actually entirely remarkable.When you consider one of the most productive staffs in latest times, Geelong's story is actually a lot more impressive.Hawthorn certainly had a golden age in the early 2010s, but success over the Bulldogs on Friday evening was their first finals win in nine years.Richmond succeeded three banners in four periods today looked destined to stay in the blue funk of the AFL step ladder for a number of years with a mass player exodus looming.On the different palm, Geelong has actually lost out on September activity simply two times before 18 periods. That is actually fabulous consistency in a competition that is literally designed to try as well as strive in the direction of equality.One of the major factors responsible for their astonishing excellence previously 20 years is their capacity to locate a rough diamond when it relates to the draft.Scott opens up on variety wager|09:03 Geelong have scooped up pair of complete superstars coming from the receipt recently, in Lawson Humphries and also Shaun Mannagh.Externally throughout in 2015's field time frame, inquiries were actually asked them about why the Felines were being thus enduring in asking for an overdue selection back in return in the Esava Ratugolea profession. Why were they being thus determined regarding obtaining another pick back that they may certainly not even use happened draft night?The Cats decided on Humphries, a reasonably unfamiliar Swan Districts item, with the second final pick of in 2014's draft-- select 63. Humphries has starred in his handful of games on top level, showcasing fantastic calmness as well as ball use around the half-back line.The 182cm kid is a superb decision-maker and has turned into one of Chris Scott's 'best men' visiting of defence. On Thursday night he was among Geelong's absolute best, scoring twenty disposals as well as 486 metres gained.Then there is actually Shaun Mannagh, the mature-aged VFL celebrity who has become a nail down the most ideal 23 in the 2nd one-half of the year. Mannagh put his name up in lightings in the 2023 VFL grand final, where he booted 6 majors as well as racked up 28 fingertips. The 27-year-old was rewarded along with an AFL contract in last year's draught, taken along with selection 36, and also have not he repaid the faith?Mannagh was one of his side's greatest versus the Electrical power in the certifying last, videotaping 23 fingertips and 3.1. The past Werribee item positions elite for disposals and tackles this season as well as has balanced 1.3 objectives per video game as a medium-forward. Climbing Superstar Ollie Dempsey has also begun in jumps and bounds this time to become one of one of the most essential gamers to a side willing to embark on one more preliminary final.Not merely have the Cats been able to find excellence at the draft, yet their special recruitment technique has also viewed them become a place club for opponent gamers too.The Felines sold the ranch for ex-Giant Jeremy Cameron and also the way of living additionally appealed to currently captain Patrick Dangerfield. Add in the likes of Port Bowes, Tanner Bruhn, Tyson Stengle and Oliver Holly, the Pussy-cats have actually possessed no troubles marketing themselves as a home for destination players.But it is actually not as though the Cats haven't modified. 9 players that included in Thursday evening's certifying ultimate 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 certainly not diverse to Richmond immediately." For context, Richmond's final round crew this year had 11 that failed to play in their premierships," he said." That's certainly not a take on the Tigers, it is actually simply an astonishing 24 months of revitalization coming from Geelong." While Chris Scott as well as the on-field celebrities receive plenty of honors and rightly so, the job of Stephen Wells, Andrew Mackie as well as the sponsor crew is actually unrivaled in this competition.Geelong control poor Slot Adelaide|03:02 HEENEY PARTICIPATES IN THE SCG'S IMPRESSIVE MOUNT RUSHMOREIt might certainly not be actually the home of footy, but the SCG is the home of enduring finals moments.Sydney's Isaac Heeney-led comeback on Saturday mid-day signs up with the pantheon of fabulous September activity to have occurred at the popular venue.Former Footscray as well as Sydney gamer switched reporter Neil Cordy quipped it will be referred to as 'Heeney's Robbery' after the superstar's 30-disposal, three-goal game.But the fourth finals edition of the Sydney Derby might not have even been actually the most effective comeback by the Swans in an SCG final.Swans COMEBACK from 27-point deficiency|03:29 It goes without saying the 2005 banner would not have actually been possible if Chip Davis hadn't had an other-worldly fourth quarter in the semi-final, kicking four of Sydney's seven targets on the night in the area of 21 minutes to stun Geelong.Don' t neglect the 1996 initial ultimate, when any kind of score would certainly provide for Tony Lockett, as well as Plugger's aspect placed the Swans into the flag decider.And heck, Saturday's certifying last could certainly not have actually been actually the most ideal last at the SCG this decade! Don't forget Collingwood's near-comeback in the 2022 prelim, when the Swans led by 6 objectives early in the 3rd quarter, as well as through 21 aspects with 22 moments gone in the fourth?The risks were actually higher in all 4 activities yet the attribute of Sydney's comeback on Saturday, versus their arch-rivals and also along with some silly specific initiatives, might create it No. 1. And also the most effective part? It means our company're getting one more video game at the SCG in pair of full weeks' time, when the Swans bunch either Port Adelaide or Hawthorn in a prelim.Swans-Port is amazing after the method the Energy decimated them a handful of full weeks back Swans-Hawks is actually even much better, provided just how far Sam Mitchell's guys have actually arrived due to the fact that being actually belted by John Longmire's side to fall to 1-6 on the season.Let's simply hope it is actually an additional close one." ULTIMATE USE" Heeney Hanger quits SCG|00:30' FRETTING INDICATIONS' LIONS REQUIRED TO ADDRESSBrisbane might possess placed Carlton to the saber with a 1st half demolition on Sunday night, however Fox Footy's pros worry there is actually still concerns for coach Chris Fagan.Despite an impressive beginning where the Lions leapt out to a 60-0 top, resigning Carlton to a 50-year footy reduced, Brisbane at that point went much more than thirty minutes without a goal.And they took care of to butcher a number of options when the warm arised from an increasing Blues ensemble." Brisbane, I reckon there is actually some stressing indications there for Chris Fagan," three-time premiership Tiger Jack Riewoldt pointed out." They ought to have done a number on Carlton tonight. They must have placed that nail in the coffin early in the second half." Sadly, they allow all of them back in. They failed to win solid." The activity ended just after sector time." AFL wonderful Garry Lyon agreed, highlighting the simple fact they won through simply 28 factors - even with the very early 60-0 scoreline.From that point in the second phrase, Brisbane were actually outscored 71-39. Lions BLITZ Woe in Removal Final|02:39" 2nd half has actually been a problem via the training program of the year. A little bit of failing," Lyon said.Lions fantastic Jonathan Brown said he fears the issue is actually psychological for the young Cougars, as error and also an incapacity to keep their 1st one-half tension continues to roll on." I really feel as if it is actually certainly not a health and fitness thing, certainly not an energy thing. I assume it is actually a little bit of a psychological turn off," he stated." It resides in their scalp." They booted properly very early in the video game (against Carlton), however after half time they were actually normal." I believe when hostility acquires an operate on, there is actually a sense of panic. Some anxiousness therein. There is actually some marks, no doubt about that." They have not had the capacity to cope with the stress in those crucial seconds along with those essential boots-- that is actually mosting likely to be actually the obstacle upcoming full week." They skip a great deal of quick and easy gos." I have actually enjoyed all of them carefully all year-- I am actually a passionate Brisbane Lions fan. They skip simple chance ats target. Prepare shots or even on the run." Versus the Blues, Logan Morris went to the article from straight in front while the side butchered one more opportunity when they had an overlap inside fifty as well as fell short to reach a target.Riewoldt defined the accuracy lamentations because of "reverse tension". They place 15th in the AFL for precision this year, ahead of only West Coast, Richmond and also Slot Adelaide.In their last four suits, Brisbane have actually gone 44.64 on the scoreboard, along with goalkicking costing all of them a top-four area when they shed 8.16 to GWS' 13.4 in Around 22. They additionally shed winnable games against Carlton in Opening Round (12.13 to 13.8), Collingwood in Round 3 (10.12 to 14.8) and also Geelong in Round 6 (4.13 to 9.9) due to their error." What possess our experts got to shed?"|04:23' WE'VE GOT TO ADJUSTMENT THAT RULE': IS ACTUALLY AFL AWARD CALL UNFAIR?Players and also analysts say it's opportunity for the AFL to listen closely to the supporters and transform the eligibility requirements encompassing the Score and Objective of the Year awards.First it was Jeremy Cameron's wonderful finish, tucked close to the limit collection on Thursday evening, as he acquired the Cats off to a goal begin at the Adelaide Oval. On Sunday evening it was actually Swans super star Isaac Heeney, who levitated to take among the everlasting great grabs. The worst part-- neither will be eligible for the prominent awards.As it stands up, simply seconds in the home and away time are taken into account for the awards, which appear on Brownlow Medal night before the marvelous last. But in the wake of seeing 2 of the season's very most eye-catching instants, there's been actually plenty of calls for the AFL to change its policies. "Our experts've reached transform that policy, Jeremy Cameron kicked target of the year in finals and afterwards Isaac Heeney's taken mark of the year," Swans little onward Tom Papley informed 3AW post-match. Jezza opens up finals collection with astonishment!|00:35 Channel 9's Damian Barrett likewise participated in the carolers of pros calling for change, mentioning he thought Heeney's hanger was actually the very best mark of the year. "That to me is actually mark of the year yet however it won't be actually featured in the factors to consider," he lamented on the Sunday Footy Show.Former Leopard and also Bulldog Nathan Brown was in agreeance." I think it ought to be actually, you go back to 1997, Aussie Jones stopped the goal of the year in the splendid ultimate, people claim the other crews don't acquire a possibility, I suggest there's a couple of chances," he said.Jones kicked an amazing managing goal in the '97 splendid last, while former Roo Aaron Edwards took a big mark versus Hawthorn in the 2007 semi-final that has actually been actually "dropped in past" provided its ineligibility for the award.Former AFL player Josh Jenkins was actually likewise among those that spoke out about their disdain, taking to X to say: "Target of the year right there ... wait they've finalized elections." As a volleyball fraternity, players who rise on the largest phase of all are applauded as well as find their area in footy folklore, therefore why are the Score of the Year as well as Target of the Year honors uninformed of that?When you take into consideration the greatest players to conform, those who have actually sampled effectiveness in September are consistently one of the first gamers that involve mind.Think Michael Voss, Luke Hodge and also Joel Selwood. Premiership captains who are actually held in the greatest care through all. Players are determined by their functionalities in finals." Leo Barry you star" was implanted in past when the Swans weapon drifted throughout the pack to get that well-known sign. Richmond leader Trent Cotchin's legacy was bound when he took his edge back to the promised land. There is actually no warranty that Heeney's hanger will one-up Jamie Elliott's ANZAC Time special, or that Cameron's insane surface would certainly usurp that of Chip Daicos or even Harley Reid's objectives, however they must at the very least be challengers.