.It's deja vu all over again for the Bulldogs, knocked straight out of the finals with Luke Beveridge's questionable moves in the spotlight.Plus Geelong's restore on the run, where the Heeney Heist positions everlasting, Brisbane's crystal clear defect and also the much-needed major award change.The big concerns from week among the 2024 AFL finals analyzed in Talking Points!Watch the most ideal coverage of the 2024 AFL finals, with specialist analysis and also every game until the Grand Final deal with no ad-breaks during the course of play, on Kayo. New to Kayo? Beginning your free of charge test today > Finals Full week 1IMAGINE WHAT YOU MIGHT BE BUYING RATHER. Completely free as well as classified assistance 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 side Bulldogs should simply hit imitate, and skip whatever until the final round. Considering that they simply keep performing the same traits again and again.For the third year in a row their finals destiny went down to the ultimate time for the fifth time considering that the 2016 flag, they located on their own in an elimination final.And the feast-or-famine attributes of their Septembers carried on as, for the 4th opportunity, they were knocked out of the finals without a win.But the deja vu doesn't stop there certainly because once again the Bulldogs' season ends with Luke Beveridge's decision-making arriving under fire.They were actually reasonable early against Hawthorn however points rapidly collapsed on Friday evening and you have to ponder how much of the loss came on Thursday evening, when the chosen team was revealed. Considering that the tinkerer went to it again.Mitchell addresses Ginni's pub shenanigans|01:44 The positional concerns started in protection, as they commonly have for the Bulldogs in recent times. Rory Lobb's growth in to a shockingly excellent secret defender carried on but he just didn't have adequate assistance Liam Jones limited Jack Gunston however didn't carry out much somewhere else, while James O'Donnell was actually properly trumped by Calsher Dear.The pair of are similarly unskilled therefore by itself that's certainly not a massive shock yet it is actually still rather outrageous that the 56th choice in the most recent nationwide receipt managed to dominate the Pet dogs aerially like he did.But it wasn't only the protection, because any sort of back 6 will possess battled when must stand up for 59 inside 50s - the bigger problem was actually the Pets creating simply 39 inside 50s of their own.Harvey Gallagher devoted lots of opportunity on a wing, instead of Lachie McNeil that moved on, as well as neither guy possessed an impact while Lachie Thorn summed up some of the Bulldogs' major list concerns - along with the previously delisted Hawk required as one of their primary reps off halfback.Bramble just isn't rather tough good enough in that function the lack of prime Caleb Daniel, that has actually decreased good enough defensively that he can not be downplayed back, has actually been actually notable.Throw in the puzzling non-selection of Rhylee West, who will possess most likely attempted to limit James Sicily in the Pet dogs' ahead fifty, along with James Harmes liked however doing little - as well as the bits-and-pieces gamers merely seemed to become in the inappropriate places.High taking flight Hawks knock out Bulldogs|02:26 And afterwards there is actually the Bont.Beveridge ignited in his post-match interview when the additions of perhaps the AFL's absolute best gamer were questioned." Have you got simple facts about that (his downtime the ground)? He might have acquired stuck on (the bench) for a minute or more longer (than intended), but he was alright," the coach pointed out." He attempted to raise us in the final fourth, he booted a target, he practically kicked a 2nd (a shot contacted by colleague Aaron Naughton near free throw line), and also was the information at three-quarter time." Whether he was holding an injury or not, Marcus Bontempelli possessed nowhere near enough effect for the Bulldogs to have a chance on Friday night, and also the real concern is actually why he had not been in the midfield via the middle of the game - especially if he was actually fit.Despite Beveridge's objections, Bontempelli spent 22% of the 2nd as well as third quarters incorporated off the ground, as well as while on the ground had simply 4 disposals, no clearances as well as no rating engagements, spending practically the whole entire period up forward.Once Bontempelli went into the middle very early in the fourth quarter, he seemed like themself again. However it was insufficient, far too late." Zero influence in a ruthless last. The very best player, the All-Australian captain, is actually either on the bench or even onward," as Kane Cornes placed it on Nine's Sunday Footy Show.None of these positional calls, on their own, are actually why the Bulldogs dropped. The Hawks likewise played truly damn well, along with their stress triggering the Pets' switch activity to fall apart.But they all point to a continual fad of Beveridge tinkering his method to both effectiveness and failure. He does not have the very best checklist in the AFL, like some professionals mention, because the personnel down back and arguably partly of the midfield remain an issue.Dejected Bevo particulars what went wrong|09:39 Yet their greatest is precisely sufficient. As always happens with the Pet dogs, they participated in brilliant footy at times throughout the home and also away period yet were actually not steady adequate to earn the double possibility. (They have actually still certainly never ended up in the leading four under Beveridge.) Thus when they ran into a red-hot Hawthorn, one negative night sufficed to finish their time. It is actually a little bit of an embarassment, since this team was actually certainly acceptable over the back half of the year to win a number of finals (and also perhaps even the large one), but they dropped small in their one option - so they can simply criticize themselves.They are as well great, and Beveridge has actually been actually also productive over his assignment, to force a change on top. However they are virtually entraped within this loophole of good-but-not-good-enough, as well as if it's greatly discouraging for onlookers, it needs to be also worse for the Bulldogs faithful.WHAT'S brand new PUSSYCATS?Geelong's ability to remain at the top of the AFL mountain for such a long time is utterly remarkable.When you look at the absolute most productive groups in recent opportunities, Geelong's tale is actually much more impressive.Hawthorn certainly possessed a golden era in the early 2010s, but success over the Bulldogs on Friday night was their 1st finals gain in nine years.Richmond gained three banners in four periods today appeared fated to dwell in the doldrums of the AFL step ladder for an amount of years along with a mass player departure looming.On the different palm, Geelong has missed out on September action just twice previously 18 times. That is unbelievable uniformity in a competitors that is actually created to try as well as aim towards equality.One of the significant factors responsible for their astonishing excellence in the past 20 years is their potential to discover a rough diamond when it comes to the draft.Scott opens up on assortment gamble|09:03 Geelong have actually scooped up 2 outright superstars coming from the receipt lately, in Lawson Humphries as well as Shaun Mannagh.Externally during in 2013's trade duration, questions were actually asked about why the Pussy-cats were being so steadfast in asking for an overdue choice back in profit in the Esava Ratugolea business. Why were they being so firm regarding acquiring an additional pick back that they may not also make use of happened draft night?The Pet cats chosen Humphries, a fairly unknown Swan Areas item, with the second last selection of in 2013's draught-- select 63. Humphries has starred in his handful of games on top level, showcasing brilliant calmness as well as round use around the half-back line.The 182cm youngster is actually a fantastic decision-maker and also has actually turned into one of Chris Scott's 'best people' coming out of protection. On Thursday evening he was among Geelong's greatest, acquiring twenty disposals as well as 486 metres gained.Then there's Shaun Mannagh, the mature-aged VFL star that has actually become a nail down the most ideal 23 in the second one-half of the year. Mannagh placed his title up in illuminations in the 2023 VFL splendid ultimate, where he booted six majors and also acquired 28 disposals. The 27-year-old was rewarded with an AFL contract in in 2015's draft, taken with choice 36, as well as have not he repaid the faith?Mannagh was one of his side's absolute best versus the Electrical power in the qualifying final, tape-recording 23 disposals as well as 3.1. The past Werribee product places elite for fingertips as well as addresses this time and also has averaged 1.3 goals per video game as a medium-forward. Increasing Star Ollie Dempsey has actually likewise come on in jumps as well as bounds this season to turn into one of the best essential players to an edge ready to start an additional preparatory final.Not only have actually the Cats been able to find results at the draught, however their unique employment technique has also observed all of them come to be a location club for opponent gamers too.The Cats offered the ranch for ex-Giant Jeremy Cameron and also the way of living likewise appealed to now captain Patrick Dangerfield. Include the likes of Jack Bowes, Tanner Bruhn, Tyson Stengle and also Oliver Henry, the Cats have actually possessed no troubles offering themselves as a home for destination players.But it is actually not as though the Pussy-cats haven't modified. 9 gamers that featured in Thursday night's certifying final success performed not play in the 2022 premiership, only two years ago.ABC's Kyle Pollard mentioned on X that that is not distinct to Richmond now." For context, Richmond's last around team this year possessed 11 that didn't play in their premierships," he stated." That's certainly not a take on the Tigers, it is actually simply an unbelievable 24 months of restoration from Geelong." While Chris Scott and the on-field celebrities receive a lot of honors as well as appropriately thus, the job of Stephen Wells, Andrew Mackie and the recruiting staff is actually incomparable in this competition.Geelong dominate bad Port Adelaide|03:02 HEENEY JOINS THE SCG'S EXCEPTIONAL MOUNT RUSHMOREIt may not be the home of footy, however 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 incredible September activity to have actually taken place at the well known venue.Former Footscray as well as Sydney gamer switched reporter Neil Cordy quipped it would be actually referred to as 'Heeney's Break-in' after the celebrity's 30-disposal, three-goal game.But the 4th finals edition of the Sydney Derby may not have actually also been the very best comeback due to the Swans in an SCG final.Swans COMEBACK coming from 27-point deficiency|03:29 It goes without saying the 2005 banner wouldn't have been feasible if Chip Davis hadn't had an other-worldly 4th one-fourth in the semi-final, kicking 4 of Sydney's seven targets on the night in the space of 21 mins to stun Geelong.Don' t overlook the 1996 initial ultimate, when any kind of score would create for Tony Lockett, and also Plugger's aspect placed the Swans into the flag decider.And heck, Sunday's certifying final might not have been the very best last at the SCG this years! Remember Collingwood's near-comeback in the 2022 prelim, when the Swans led by 6 objectives early in the 3rd one-fourth, and also through 21 points along with 22 mins entered the fourth?The stakes were actually high in each 4 games but the attributes of Sydney's comeback on Saturday, versus their arch-rivals and also along with some ludicrous private attempts, may make it No. 1. And the very best component? It suggests our company are actually getting another video game at the SCG in 2 full weeks' opportunity, when the Swans bunch either Slot Adelaide or even Hawthorn in a prelim.Swans-Port is actually fascinating after the way the Electrical power dismantled all of them a couple of full weeks back Swans-Hawks is actually also better, given how much Sam Mitchell's guys have arrived due to the fact that being bashed by John Longmire's side to fall to 1-6 on the season.Let's just hope it is actually yet another near one." ULTIMATE RIDE" Heeney Hanger quits SCG|00:30' PANICING INDICATIONS' LIONS NEEDED TO HAVE TO ADDRESSBrisbane may possess put Carlton to the saber with a very first half leveling on Sunday evening, but Fox Footy's pros are afraid there is actually still problems for trainer Chris Fagan.Despite a sensational begin where the Lions dove bent on a 60-0 lead, surrendering Carlton to a 50-year footy reduced, Brisbane at that point went more than thirty minutes without a goal.And they managed to butcher a variety of chances when the heat arised from a rising Blues attire." Brisbane, I reckon there is actually some worrying signs there for Chris Fagan," three-time premiership Leopard Jack Riewoldt mentioned." They ought to have done a number on Carlton tonight. They must have put that nail in the casket early in the second one-half." Regrettably, they let all of them back in. They really did not gain powerful." The activity mored than just after zone opportunity." AFL excellent Garry Lyon agreed, highlighting the truth they gained through simply 28 factors - regardless of the early 60-0 scoreline.From that aspect in the 2nd phrase, Brisbane were outscored 71-39. Cougars Strike Blues in Elimination Final|02:39" 2nd fifty percent has actually been actually a concern with the course of the year. A little bit of failure," Lyon said.Lions fantastic Jonathan Brown claimed he is afraid of the issue is mental for the young Lions, as miscalculation and also an incapability to keep their 1st one-half tension continues to roll on." I experience as if it is actually certainly not a health and fitness trait, certainly not an energy thing. I assume it's a little bit of a psychological turn off," he claimed." It resides in their scalp." They kicked effectively very early in the video game (versus Carlton), but after half opportunity they were normal." I assume when opposition gets an operate on, there is actually a sense of panic. Some stress therein. There's some scars, no questions about that." They haven't had the ability to handle the stress in those vital seconds with those essential kicks-- that is actually going to be the difficulty following week." They overlook a bunch of simple chances." I have actually viewed all of them very closely all year-- I'm a zealous Brisbane Lions fan. They skip quick and easy shots at objective. Set gos or on the run." Versus the Blues, Logan Morris went to the blog post coming from directly ahead while the side butchered yet another possibility when they possessed an overlap inside 50 and also neglected to strike a target.Riewoldt explained the reliability distress because of "reverse pressure". They rate 15th in the AFL for precision this year, ahead of merely West Coast, Richmond and Slot Adelaide.In their last 4 matches, Brisbane have actually gone 44.64 on the scoreboard, with goalkicking costing all of them a top-four place when they shed 8.16 to GWS' 13.4 in Around 22. They additionally shed winnable games versus Carlton in Opening Around (12.13 to 13.8), Collingwood in Sphere 3 (10.12 to 14.8) and Geelong in Round 6 (4.13 to 9.9) due to their mistake." What have our experts reached shed?"|04:23' WE'VE GOT TO MODIFICATION THAT POLICY': IS ACTUALLY AFL AWARD telephone call UNFAIR?Players as well as experts state it is actually time for the AFL to pay attention to the followers as well as transform the qualification criteria encompassing the Mark and also Goal of the Year awards.First it was Jeremy Cameron's magical end, put near to the border product line on Thursday night, as he received the Felines off to an aspiration start at the Adelaide Oval. On Sunday night it was actually Swans superstar Isaac Heeney, that levitated to take among the everlasting fantastic grabs. Awful part-- neither will certainly be actually eligible for the reputable awards.As it stands, simply seconds in the home and away season are actually taken into consideration for the honors, which appear on Brownlow Award night prior to the splendid ultimate. Yet in the wake of finding two of the season's most appealing minutes, there is actually been a lot of require the AFL to modify its own guidelines. "Our experts've reached change that policy, Jeremy Cameron stopped objective of the year in finals and afterwards Isaac Heeney's taken score of the year," Swans little ahead Tom Papley informed 3AW post-match. Jezza opens finals set with astonishment!|00:35 Channel 9's Damian Barrett also participated in the chorus of experts calling for change, stating he felt Heeney's hanger was actually the very best mark of the year. "That to me is score of the year however unfortunately it won't be actually consisted of in the considerations," he lamented on the Sunday Footy Show.Former Tiger and also Bulldog Nathan Brown resided in agreeance." I think it needs to be, you return to 1997, Aussie Jones kicked the objective of the year in the grand ultimate, individuals claim the various other crews don't receive a possibility, I indicate there is actually a couple of chances," he said.Jones stopped a remarkable operating goal in the '97 huge ultimate, while past Roo Aaron Edwards took a large score against Hawthorn in the 2007 semi-final that has been actually "dropped in past history" given its own ineligibility for the award.Former AFL gamer Josh Jenkins was actually likewise among those who spoke up regarding their ridicule, requiring to X to state: "Goal of the year straight there ... wait they've shut elections." As a volleyball society, gamers who stand on the most significant stage of all are applauded as well as locate their place in footy folklore, therefore why are actually the Score of the Year as well as Target of the Year awards unaware of that?When you consider the greatest gamers to conform, those who have actually tried success in September are regularly amongst the initial players that involve mind.Think Michael Voss, Luke Hodge as well as Joel Selwood. Premiership leaders that are actually held in the highest regard through all. Players are specified through their performances in finals." Leo Barry you star" was actually ingrained in past when the Swans gun floated throughout the pack to use that legendary sign. Richmond leader Trent Cotchin's heritage was actually sealed when he took his edge back to the paradise. There is actually no guarantee that Heeney's wall mount would one-up Jamie Elliott's ANZAC Day exclusive, or even that Cameron's insane coating would certainly lay hold of that of Scar Daicos or even Harley Reid's goals, but they ought to a minimum of be challengers.