Footy Focus Podcast Ep 3 - 2021 - Round 2 Review/Round 3 Preview

Footy Focus Podcast

Recorded on 30 March 2021

FOOTY NEWS FLASH

- The boys have their say on un-watchable VFL rules & loophole for suspended players

- AFL admits umpire error in Blicavs decision, after Butler call in round 1

- AFLW finals fixture with Lions & Crows enjoying week 1 bye

TALKING POINTS

- Is 2 weeks fair for Sam Reid knocking out Fyfe?

- Should Chris Scott & Neale be sanctioned for ugly 1/4 time incident?

NORTH MELBOURNE VS GOLD COAST REVIEW

- Kids showed promise & fight until the end despite big loss

- Game plan solid, but breaks down with poor inside 50 execution

- Lazzaro & Tom Powell highlight impressive crop of youngsters

- Atley's form belies 200+ game experience

- Will Phillips eye-catching contest work in VFL

PORT ADELAIDE VS ESEENDON REVIEW

- Learnt from slow start in round 1 with 5.1 to nil opening

- Georgiades creates selection dilemma after Marshall's late withdrawal

- Houston elite I50 kicking, Butters career high disposals & improved spread from Wines

- Goals from back 50 increased significantly vs 2020

NORTH MELBOURNE VS WESTERN BULLDOGS

- Who matches up on red-hot Bont?

- Will Xerri be selected to support Larkey?

- How can North be competitive?

PORT ADELAIDE VS WEST COAST PREVIEW

- Will Port replicate 2019 dirty ball tactic vs Gov & Barass?

- Can long-time understudy Lycett nullify Nic Nat dominance?

- Who matches up on Josh Kennedy, Darling, Allen & Liam Ryan?

ROUND 3 TIPS

- The boys enter their tips with Shez jumping to a unassailable 4 point lead

- Huge props to Tex Walker for career resurgence