In an important play that received the footy world speaking, the Lions had one final likelihood to grab again the lead – or at the very least tie the sport – of the MCG thriller after Jarryd Lyons booted an extended ball simply inside 50 to a twisted up Lever and Eric Hipwood.
The ball appeared to land proper in between the chests of the 2 gamers, though Lever seemingly had extra of his physique behind the ball to get awarded the mark – and Channel 7 caller James Brayshaw even immediately declared “mark for Lever” – as the ultimate siren sounded.
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Demons gamers and followers instantly erupted in celebration, and whereas some Lions gamers contested the choice with the umpire, it was clear that there was no second-guessing the decision.
Upon watching a replay of the incident post-match, Fox Footy consultants endorsed the decision regardless of some preliminary uncertainty from triple premiership Lion Jonathan Brown.
“There was only one thing to stop the momentum of the ball and that was Jake Lever’s chest. Isn’t it clear?,” former Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley posed.
Hawthorn legend Jordan Lewis agreed, saying “Oh yeah, you’re right, (the ball landed) on Jake Lever’s body, I’m on ‘Bucks’’ side,” whereas ex-Demons skipper Garry Lyon added: “Me too.”
Then, after watching a sluggish movement replay, Brown finally admitted the umpires received it proper.
“It’s the old fashioned jump ball, absolutely,” he stated.
Speaking after the win, Lever additionally thought he had full declare of the mark.
“I was actually trying to punch it with my other hand and somehow it landed in my lap,” the star defender advised Channel 7.
“I was pretty stoked. I reckon that’s my one, what do you reckon BT (Brian Taylor)?,” who responded: “Absolutely it is.”
Originally printed as ‘Isn’t it clear?’ Greats again essential last-second name in AFL thriller as Dees hero reacts
Source: www.news.com.au
