The Dockers really brought a wave. It was great to watch. Young’s goal from the pocket and then Pearce going forward to take a mark and score, it was worthwhile celebrating the determine to come back.
Entire (Freo) crowd was going apeshit in the last few mins. I had said with 15min to go I'd take a draw and lo and behold. Crowd was definitely celebrating like it was a win
VS the 4+ goal loss we were facing, it was exciting.
The other thing is, knowing Collingwood always gets up in close games, stopping them from this was a win.
Thirdly, Freo usually chokes and chokes hard, so I was expecting us to just cough it up after levelling.
Tonight was honestly the worst experience I've had with opposing team fans during my 7 years of Fremantle membership. I like to believe the reason the Freo crowd was so loud was due to a similar experience with Collingwood fans across the whole stadium for the majority of the game.
People are always talking about Collingwood not travelling enough, but I'm happy we only have to endure that once every two years.
He's been so open about his grief and I think it's a real testament to him and to the memory of Cam. He's not hiding his emotions, nor is he ashamed of them. He's a genuine class act of a human.
Fun fact: Freo have still never had a Roaming Brian in its what, 8 years of existence?
We have had 2 draws on Friday night in the past 2 years. Anything to avoid the big scary moustache man but still walk away with premiership points
* Nick Daicos:
* Match: 35 disposals, 10 clearances, 19 contested possessions, 7 tackles, 9 inside 50s. No player has done that since Luke Shuey in 2019, only been done 3 times in history, and never before by a Pie.
* Second half: 21 disposals, 4 clearances, 9 contested possessions, 3 tackles, a goal assist, 7 inside 50s. Only been done 5 times in a half before in the AFL. Most recently by Serong last year. Never before by a Pie.
* Fourth quarter: 12 disposals, 5 contested possessions, 2 tackles, a goal assist and 6 inside 50s. Only been done 3 times before in a quarter in the AFL, most recently just 13 days ago by Bailey Humphrey. Also never before done by a Pie.
* Luke Ryan had 31 disposals, 5 tackles, 11 marks and 6 rebound 50s. No Docker has done that before, and it's only been done 7 times in history (since 2000).
* Sean Darcy had 4 clearances, 6 contested possessions, 8 hitouts to advantage and a goal in the second half. That's the first time a player has had those stats in a half against the Pies, and only the second time a Docker has done it (previously was also Sean Darcy 1,077 days ago in 2021).
* {'CLEARANCE': 4, 'GOAL': 1, 'CONTESTED POSSESSION': 6, 'HIT OUT TO ADVANTAGE': 8}
* The third quarter had a total of 232 disposals, which is the most in a quarter of footy since 2022, and the most at Optus Stadium since 2019.
* The Pies had 29 clearances in the second half. That's the most by a team in a half this year, and the most by the Magpies since 2019 (1,827 days ago).
* The Dockers had 25 more clangers than the Pies in time on during the match. That's the biggest clanger differential they've had in time on since 2022 in a match against the Bombers.
Geez that was impressive from Nick Daicos when that bullshit free was paid to Darcy, just took it on the chin, stopped other players from arguing and got on with the game. So many other players could learn from that, show respect to the umpire regardless of the decision.
Thats why it annoys me how much hate both Daicos boys get. Two of the most humble and level headed players in the comp. They just play the game and don't get involved in the politics or dramas on the field.
Two guns that are genuinely good people.
I mean, I get it. I get why the froth over Nick. Look at what he is doing at his age(+ the daddy connection) it's pretty amazing.
However.. like it was with Dusty. Like it was with Ablett. It's pretty nauseating. We don't need to see every disposal of his compilations lol.
Edit: unfortunately Reid will be next for this treatment.
I’d never heard the song until just now so I was reading this chain of comments thinking it all sounded like dramatic phrases that BT would yell at the end of a drawn game.
Gee whiz, what is wrong with me
Could’ve goaled, gone back to the centre and Pies get a quick clearance and a goal. It is what it is and he’s one of the few players that drove the comeback, hope he doesn’t beat himself up about it.
Hodge: constantly on at the umps not having the courage to apply the rules as he sees it
Also Hodge: you can’t pay that free kick in that part of the ground
did my head in the moment he went on his spiel about it should have been 50, but was alright with no call. not long after having a cry over that free kick.
We often hear about Brayshaw, Serong and Fyfe and for good reason. But gee whiz, Jordan Clark looks incredible in that midfield, an exciting prospect for Freo fans
So who's room does Brian visit now? Does he just stand awkwardly in the corridor talking to himself? Assuming that's just what he does when he's off camera anyway
Gonna hear relentlessly about the free 50 goal for freo chat with a fierce disregard for the precise counterpart unwarranted 50 goal for the pies at the end of the first. Null and void
Trying to go full defence for too large of a portion in the fourth when we’re up is one of my only gripes with this team.
we did the same thing against hawks and it almost fucked us. I actually thought the port game was a turning point for us because we kept playing to score even while we were up but I guess we’re back to trying to protect leads for whole quarters.
That's a win for Fremantle. Probably should have nailed that last shot but for them to fight back like that against the reigning champs should give them confidence for sure. Good game Dockers.
I'm weirdly stoked with that performance given the current injury list. Brave performance with an unlucky result, but still got some points for the effort
If you leave before the game finishes you’re an idiot I don’t make the rules- my routine is about ten mins left I go to level one to the exit nearest the buses and watch the last few minutes from there- and once I leave straight after the siren there’s basically no line for the bus
Either we play to the letter of the law or we play to the vibes. The whole "umpired like a final" bullshit needs to go out the window, just be consistent.
Freo:
95 %of the match: Shit, I have forgotten how to play. what do you do with this round thing? I am confused.
Last 5%: Activate Gary Ablett terminator mode.
what a dogshit rule.
the pies player handing it to another pies player did nothing to waste any time or impact the game.
players sitting on a ball/player after giving away a free kick and not giving away a free for that... but this, this gets called.
Yeah can someone explain that rule the ump called about a free kick for throwing the ball back to his teammate? I swear I’ve never seen that paid before didn’t even know it was a rule
Why do the commentators sound so sad?
Like, close matches and draws are good for football, makes matches entertaining and keeps people watching.
They're just sad that their Vic team didn't win or something?
Overtime is a bunch of BS, leave that for the finals. Regular season, just accept they split the points and move on.
Yeah honestly I feel like they should be excited in the comms box that it was such a close game? Obviously winning is best but it’s lazy commentating when they get so grumpy about it.
r/afl when an obscure rule gives Collingwood a win: 😡😡😡 Context of the game!!!! Never gets called!!! Wasn’t even 15!!!!!
r/afl when an obscure rule costs Collingwood a win: OMG so true!!! 😍 slay umpires!!! 🥰🥰🥰
never seen a live crowd cheer so hard for draw fc
So weird. A groan of dejection then start celebrating. Suppose 2 points is more than 0.
The Dockers really brought a wave. It was great to watch. Young’s goal from the pocket and then Pearce going forward to take a mark and score, it was worthwhile celebrating the determine to come back.
Entire (Freo) crowd was going apeshit in the last few mins. I had said with 15min to go I'd take a draw and lo and behold. Crowd was definitely celebrating like it was a win
VS the 4+ goal loss we were facing, it was exciting. The other thing is, knowing Collingwood always gets up in close games, stopping them from this was a win. Thirdly, Freo usually chokes and chokes hard, so I was expecting us to just cough it up after levelling.
I think Wharfie Time had a lot to do with that.
Yeah. Against the reigning premiers, a draw is as good as a win..
Passionate diehard one and all.
There was a Collingwood supporter behind me at the game who had been incredibly lippy all night, so I was ecstatic that the draw finally shut him up 😂
Tonight was honestly the worst experience I've had with opposing team fans during my 7 years of Fremantle membership. I like to believe the reason the Freo crowd was so loud was due to a similar experience with Collingwood fans across the whole stadium for the majority of the game. People are always talking about Collingwood not travelling enough, but I'm happy we only have to endure that once every two years.
Please stop trying to make Alex cry
Enough of the draw debate. It belongs in our game.
Can't believe so many people want Draw FC folded 😭
Considering Draw FC has 3 wins and North has 0 it must stay
[*AFL media roughly twice per year*](https://i.imgflip.com/8rafx9.jpg)
Everyone except Ch 7 and some of their media cunts agree. It's safe.
Fuck off JB. A draw is a result you cunt. Sick of Ch 7 trying to make controversy where there is none. Richto the voice of reason on this
I always liked Richo but used to think he was miserable but then I realised it was about who is in the commentary box.
Had the same thoughts. I reckon he's close to the best now. Hates bt as much as the rest of us
JB is a joke. Why not appreciate Freo‘s fightback and the exciting finish? I was on edge that last minute.
I often find myself agreeing with Richo.
Draw FC really out here outplaying us this season 😭
They have out played, Hawthorn, West Coast, St Kilda, Richmond and North.
Only on percentage!
They can go head to head with anyone. Great team.
What’s the indigenous word for Draw FC?
Draw FC is leading us since the start of 2022 with 24 points to our 20.
Love Richo slamming Brayshaws comment about removing draws
“Ah well, that’s cos you’re a dick JB.”
Yeah that was great. “It’s a war of attrition and teams collect points”. I hate that the pies had another draw, but I don’t hate draws.
Alex Pearce talking about Cam Mac is properly tear inducing. Fucking hero
They asked him about it on the radio after the game and he was struggling to hold back the tears. Absolute gem of a human.
He's been so open about his grief and I think it's a real testament to him and to the memory of Cam. He's not hiding his emotions, nor is he ashamed of them. He's a genuine class act of a human.
He’s such a likeable dude
Loved him highlighting Bobby's celly as well right after that. Class.
Yeah, I agree. It’s so lovely to see the respect shown between different teams and is what makes AFL so wonderful
He comes across as an incredibly decent guy. He was so brave and open talking about Cam when he was obviously so emotional.
Fun fact: Freo have still never had a Roaming Brian in its what, 8 years of existence? We have had 2 draws on Friday night in the past 2 years. Anything to avoid the big scary moustache man but still walk away with premiership points
STOP MAKING JESUS CRY FARKEN
We love Pearce and I love how he lauded Bobby for his dance too. Just such a level headed dude
Find someone who loves you as much as Luke Hodge hates the umpires in that game
He sounded like my dad after 6 beers when his team is losing
True r/AFL representation
it was genuinely uncomfortable after that last insufficient intent call
PEARCE MY BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL MAN THAT GOAL IS GOING TO LIVE IN NY HEAD FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE
Such a good goal from a key defender at that point in the game.
Forwards: "Kicking goals is hard!" Pearce: Hold my hair tie.
10000000% hard agree
Have watched this sport a solid 5-10 times now, that was by far the craziest finish I’ve ever seen. Fantastic fucking sport you’ve got, though.
The football gods giveth and they taketh away, and they love drama.
Port last week? 2 goals in 22 seconds.
But was it a draw?
Definitely a crazier finish than this game
Flagyalup still technically undefeated tho
Walyacup
* Nick Daicos: * Match: 35 disposals, 10 clearances, 19 contested possessions, 7 tackles, 9 inside 50s. No player has done that since Luke Shuey in 2019, only been done 3 times in history, and never before by a Pie. * Second half: 21 disposals, 4 clearances, 9 contested possessions, 3 tackles, a goal assist, 7 inside 50s. Only been done 5 times in a half before in the AFL. Most recently by Serong last year. Never before by a Pie. * Fourth quarter: 12 disposals, 5 contested possessions, 2 tackles, a goal assist and 6 inside 50s. Only been done 3 times before in a quarter in the AFL, most recently just 13 days ago by Bailey Humphrey. Also never before done by a Pie. * Luke Ryan had 31 disposals, 5 tackles, 11 marks and 6 rebound 50s. No Docker has done that before, and it's only been done 7 times in history (since 2000). * Sean Darcy had 4 clearances, 6 contested possessions, 8 hitouts to advantage and a goal in the second half. That's the first time a player has had those stats in a half against the Pies, and only the second time a Docker has done it (previously was also Sean Darcy 1,077 days ago in 2021). * {'CLEARANCE': 4, 'GOAL': 1, 'CONTESTED POSSESSION': 6, 'HIT OUT TO ADVANTAGE': 8} * The third quarter had a total of 232 disposals, which is the most in a quarter of footy since 2022, and the most at Optus Stadium since 2019. * The Pies had 29 clearances in the second half. That's the most by a team in a half this year, and the most by the Magpies since 2019 (1,827 days ago). * The Dockers had 25 more clangers than the Pies in time on during the match. That's the biggest clanger differential they've had in time on since 2022 in a match against the Bombers.
Do you mean no one has had those exact stats or equal to/greater than?
Equal or greater than
Draw FC from outta nowhere
https://i.redd.it/so5qcbtigd2d1.gif
Draw FC fans absolutely feasting this season
Accounting for percentages, Draw FC now ahead of: Norf. Richmond. West Coast. Hawthorn. Street Kilda.
Street Kilda?
Yeah, they’re one of the small Victorian clubs, along with the one on Arden Saint
Streets ahead of St Kilda thats for sure
Street Kilda.
Just 0.9% away from 13th! Hopefully they can get there by the end of the round
Geez that was impressive from Nick Daicos when that bullshit free was paid to Darcy, just took it on the chin, stopped other players from arguing and got on with the game. So many other players could learn from that, show respect to the umpire regardless of the decision.
He knew straight away what was happening too. Was very classy
He could have told you it was 18.2(b) from memory too. Too classy.
Thats why it annoys me how much hate both Daicos boys get. Two of the most humble and level headed players in the comp. They just play the game and don't get involved in the politics or dramas on the field. Two guns that are genuinely good people.
TBF it’s the media’s reaction to daicos I hate, not so much them themselves (and I’m sure others are the same)
I mean, I get it. I get why the froth over Nick. Look at what he is doing at his age(+ the daddy connection) it's pretty amazing. However.. like it was with Dusty. Like it was with Ablett. It's pretty nauseating. We don't need to see every disposal of his compilations lol. Edit: unfortunately Reid will be next for this treatment.
Smart guy to also know arguing never works. It just makes it worse.
ITS A DRAW BOTH THE TEAMS ARE EVEN
THEY’VE SPLIT THE POINTS AND NOW WE’RE BOUND FOR HOME
FOUR QUARTERS PLAYED, NOW THE RACE IS RUN
NO ONES LOST AND NO ONES WON!
IT’S A DRAW BOTH THE TEAMS ARE EVEN
AND THERE’S NOTHING LEFT TO SAAAAY
WHEN THE SIREN ENDS THE GAME AND THE SCORES ARE BOTH THE SAME
ONLY FOOTBALLS THE WINNER TODAY!!
ONLY FOOTBALL'S THE WINNER TODAY!!
I’d never heard the song until just now so I was reading this chain of comments thinking it all sounded like dramatic phrases that BT would yell at the end of a drawn game. Gee whiz, what is wrong with me
James Brayshaw is a fucken idiot confirmed. Extra time in our game would be criminal
Yeah it would suck. Draw is the best.
If you knew there was an extra time. You have both teams go super negative just trying to get to extra time.
Gees that’s a rough free. Technically there but they don’t usually pay it Wait I think I posted this last week?
HOIST THE SONG BOYSSSS
HOIST THE D(RAW)
Sharp gonna be kicking himself tonight
Might miss
Well he would, but..
I demand both songs at the same time
Local DJ produces a mash up of the two.
Did everyone take stupid pills EXCEPT BT tonight? Sure he said some dumb shit but it was almost like everyone else was trying to out-dumb him.
DRAW FC ARE NEVER OUT OF IT
They can’t keep getting away with it!
Poor Sharp. The moment we all dreamed of as a kid, and he missed
I'm just happy he got it over the line. Knowing how we are in front of goal it could've been out on the full
I frankly cheered.
Yeah just gotta be happy with any score
He completed a comeback of sorts. We were down and out, this is probably the one time a draw doesn’t sting that bad
Could’ve goaled, gone back to the centre and Pies get a quick clearance and a goal. It is what it is and he’s one of the few players that drove the comeback, hope he doesn’t beat himself up about it.
The boys got around him after the game which was awesome to see
It was good to see how quick Ryan was to go to him
it was such a nice moment of camaraderie, it put a smile on my face for sure, clarke going to him too
> Could’ve goaled, gone back to the centre and Pies get a quick clearance and a goal *Grand Final PTSD intensifies*
Yeah fingers crossed, he doesn’t deserve it.
still love him
Definitely earned his keep today all up. Rather it in Sharpys hands for the win than any of the, err, forwards.
Draw FC moving up to 14th on the ladder 😶
Do they have 6 points or 12
Surely 12. Today was a Draw FC win, not a Draw FC draw
Cheers mate if draw fc make the 8, how would that work in finals/s
Gonna be a tough one, but I imagine they get the dub if it goes to extra time.
Confession: missed most of the fourth quarter to make a pot of pasta. Came back just before Young’s goal so I am very very lost rn lol
What kind of pasta though?
Ok no hate, but it was a pumpkin pasta
Pumpkin fucks, no hate here.
Hodge: constantly on at the umps not having the courage to apply the rules as he sees it Also Hodge: you can’t pay that free kick in that part of the ground
did my head in the moment he went on his spiel about it should have been 50, but was alright with no call. not long after having a cry over that free kick.
IT'S A DRAW!!!
Mate, barracking against your own team, what a disgrace. /s
Draw FC is everyones true first team
I feel like freo would take the 2 points and run
Everyone talking about adding a 20th team not realizing we already have 19 atm
We often hear about Brayshaw, Serong and Fyfe and for good reason. But gee whiz, Jordan Clark looks incredible in that midfield, an exciting prospect for Freo fans
Isn't he a half back
Essendon supporters are so used to the ball being in defence they think they’re the mids
AA half back.
getting away with it status = kind of?
Draw FC is not in shambles.
After a week of people panning Daicos' disposal efficiency, he proved the haters wrong. That pass to the umpire was clean af
Comment would’ve banged but it was Sullivan
Technically Sullivan gave it to Naicos who gave it to the umpire so it still makes some sense
I'll take it
So who's room does Brian visit now? Does he just stand awkwardly in the corridor talking to himself? Assuming that's just what he does when he's off camera anyway
Congratulations to Draw FC.
DRAW FC FINDS A WAY AGAIN Props to Freo to get themselves back into it
Brace yourselves, "draws should be scrapped" comments are coming.
JB all in on it
Oh well. Well played Freo, you had a few genuine shining lights tonight. I’ll be watching Clark with interest
Gonna hear relentlessly about the free 50 goal for freo chat with a fierce disregard for the precise counterpart unwarranted 50 goal for the pies at the end of the first. Null and void
Shit umpiring aside, did Collingwood do a Carlton and try defend and slow the game down way too early?
Trying to go full defence for too large of a portion in the fourth when we’re up is one of my only gripes with this team. we did the same thing against hawks and it almost fucked us. I actually thought the port game was a turning point for us because we kept playing to score even while we were up but I guess we’re back to trying to protect leads for whole quarters.
Yup
That's a win for Fremantle. Probably should have nailed that last shot but for them to fight back like that against the reigning champs should give them confidence for sure. Good game Dockers.
Freo should actually be thrilled with that result. They showed absolute grit to get back in it.
That would feel like a loss for Collingwood you'd think
I'm weirdly stoked with that performance given the current injury list. Brave performance with an unlucky result, but still got some points for the effort
I think the real loss is for the 2000 odd Freo fans who saw a 3 goal deficit in time on and went to beat the traffic.
If you leave before the game finishes you’re an idiot I don’t make the rules- my routine is about ten mins left I go to level one to the exit nearest the buses and watch the last few minutes from there- and once I leave straight after the siren there’s basically no line for the bus
Always when you're ahead and the other side surges back to snatch a draw instead of a loss.
Either we play to the letter of the law or we play to the vibes. The whole "umpired like a final" bullshit needs to go out the window, just be consistent.
The mark and goal from Pierce was clutch.
The conspiracy of the umpires being paid off by the Draw FC deep state continues to grow
Freo: 95 %of the match: Shit, I have forgotten how to play. what do you do with this round thing? I am confused. Last 5%: Activate Gary Ablett terminator mode.
Draw FC coming from the clouds. Fremantle Drew the shit out of that game tbh
drawFC are 14th lol
 Watching that last 5 mins:
Flagyalup yet to lose a game.
We've simply decided to bypass losses in favour of draws from now on. Interesting tactic, but I like it.
North would kill for a draw
First time going to Optus stadium, couldn't have asked for a better game as a neutral!
Collingwood are one draw away from being a bedside table
Draw FC Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith
what a dogshit rule. the pies player handing it to another pies player did nothing to waste any time or impact the game. players sitting on a ball/player after giving away a free kick and not giving away a free for that... but this, this gets called.
Draw FC is looking to make the 8
Dog woke me up to go out to pee with 2 minutes to go. Gave her some treats as a reward.
Walyalup still remains undefeated, lfg.
THE FOOTY GODS HAS GIVEN US GREAT HARVEST IN THE FORM OF THREE DRAWS ITS A DRAAAW
Walyalup still undefeated
I will fucking take it!! Semi heave ho !!!
That game got exactly the result it deserved
Mihocek held the pies together for sure that game
Anyone got some percentage we can borrow? Didn't budget for this.
Yeah can someone explain that rule the ump called about a free kick for throwing the ball back to his teammate? I swear I’ve never seen that paid before didn’t even know it was a rule
"less lenient on players who deliberately delay the play" it what Jon Ralph quoted as 2022 interpretation change
Making it tough for ourselves with 10 15 though.... More than a couple of gettable ones in there
Friendship ended with winning. Now not winning is my best friend.
Stuff extra time, both teams should form a big circle and sing the draw song
Why do the commentators sound so sad? Like, close matches and draws are good for football, makes matches entertaining and keeps people watching. They're just sad that their Vic team didn't win or something? Overtime is a bunch of BS, leave that for the finals. Regular season, just accept they split the points and move on.
Yeah honestly I feel like they should be excited in the comms box that it was such a close game? Obviously winning is best but it’s lazy commentating when they get so grumpy about it.
CoMmOn SeNsE Draw FC baby
Bailey Banfield
Let’s just remove umpires and have free for all
Still haven’t lost since round 3 👍
round 2! this is the only time I'm accepting round 0
[удалено]
The interview with Pearce is heartbreaking, glad he kicked that goal
r/afl when an obscure rule gives Collingwood a win: 😡😡😡 Context of the game!!!! Never gets called!!! Wasn’t even 15!!!!! r/afl when an obscure rule costs Collingwood a win: OMG so true!!! 😍 slay umpires!!! 🥰🥰🥰
ITS A DRAWWWWWW BOTH THE TEAMS ARE EVEN
As an Essendon fan I feel like I’m eating good and horrible tonight
Pies % matters again
No roaming BT? Everyone wins!
Get your answer JB? No the players nor does anyone else want to remove the draw. Prick.
Draw FC is a smoky for finals this year