Preview 1st Preliminary Final, Fremantle v Hawthorn, 25 September 2015, 8.20pm AEST @ Subiaco

[Brant]

Agree. Never believed all this rubbish about them not being hungry enough. They want it but it's an almighty task staying at the top of the tree for three years in a row, that's what they are struggling with not the hunger.

4 years, really
2012, 2013, 2014, 2015

 

[Gralin]

I knew we were 'on' when Hodgey celebrated the way he did. He lead from the front last night, was brilliant in the first quarter especially.

Would be fantastic if both our vice-captains could bring a similar attitude next week.

The way the boys got around hodgey after that goal I knew the boys wanted to win

 

[Off The Couch]

Are you referring to the later twilight start for the Saturday game due to possible "heat issues" an early arvo time slot might bring?

What heat issues - 24 deg. Saturday
Chance of rain for Friday

AFL and Paddy Keane have just confirmed the start times for each preliminary final. Eagles and the winner of tonight's game have been stitched up a la Hawthorn in 2012.

Dockers finished top of the ladder - earns the extra time

 

[AC for PM]

The saturday prelim should be a 1:10 or 2:10 start at the latest. Twilight or night game is unnecessary but TV rights unfortunately means the AFL bend over like a half shut pocket knife.

 

[Gralin]

Funny part is the AFL pretending they don't change the fixture based on TV pressure like the fans can't work it out

 

[Brant]

The saturday prelim should be a 1:10 or 2:10 start at the latest. Twilight or night game is unnecessary but TV rights unfortunately means the AFL bend over like a half shut pocket knife.

They don't really 'bend over' to it - they sell it. It's not like it's sprung on them when it occurs - they agree to it & receive money for it years in advance

 

[Linzman]

History suggests that the Grand Final will be between ...
This all points to 1 thing.... Ross the boss is going to drag this game to scrag fight, he knows that any attempt in a shoot out will end up in humiliation for the Purple ****s!

Gene, after what was a good insightful post you go ahead a ruin it with the very last word. I usually enjoy your posts, this one was disappointing, you're better than that.

 

[Gralin]

Rohan thinks we will win
http://m.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news...wthorn-preliminary-final-20150919-gjqf0j.html

 

[seysearles]

 

[Brishawk]

Will laugh hard if neither Perth team make it.

 

[Gralin]

The pic with this article, all I see is Jesus on the cross
http://m.afl.com.au/news/2015-09-19...ture-dockers-eagles-fight-for-a-western-derby

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Will laugh hard if neither Perth team make it.

With the bonus that it would be an all Victorian GF and a flashback to the 70s - awesome

 

[Brishawk]

They don't really 'bend over' to it - they sell it. It's not like it's sprung on them when it occurs - they agree to it & receive money for it years in advance

You seem to be describing some sort of prostitute. Carry on.

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

You seem to be describing some sort of prostitute. Carry on.

Lol! Exactly what I was thinking but I'm too ladylike to post it

 

[Gene Simmons]

Gene, after what was a good insightful post you go ahead a ruin it with the very last word. I usually enjoy your posts, this one was disappointing, you're better than that.

Sorry bud, my bad.. I agree that comment is poor form and obviously not a lot of thought went into it.

 

[cryptor]

What heat issues - 24 deg. Saturday
Chance of rain for Friday

That's one of the reasons why I put quotations around that - because it seems suss.

The other reason is because I was quoting the published reasoning by the AFL.

 

[brew]

Now the nerves really set in

 

[MC_9]

4 years, really
2012, 2013, 2014, 2015

And a kick off a GF in 2011.

 

[dcutter]

Mcpharlin ruled out for Friday night.

Integral part of their backline - odds just swung our way even further. Giddy up.

 

[The Lemon]

No Fear

 

[Off The Couch]

http://m.perthnow.com.au/sport/afl/...with-calf-injury/story-fniv64vs-1227535030681

As Dcutter posted, McPharlin out

 

[cryptor]

They have Johnson back since last time we played them. Probably their best defender now even if McPharlin were playing.

 

[Jones Boy]

It's Domain stadium I'm worried about. The dimensions of the ground do not suit our zone and we get burnt when we turn it over.

We need to modify our game plan to compensate for the narrower ground. Pressure on their midfield will be a good start.

 

[TyHawk]

And a kick off a GF in 2011.

Since 2011 Hawks have played in 124 games.

Wins 97
Losses 27

Been up for a while.

 

[Hawkk]

Try round 21, 2014.

http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2014/21/fre-v-haw

Awesome. Did Hawthorn lost 8 games this season and have Hawthorn ever won a final interstate