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Game Day Around the Grounds - Week 1 - Elimination & Qualifying Finals 2024
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Interesting that Scott didn't rush back or risk Guthrie, Hawkins, Rohan, DeKoning who were all available and will play Reserves this weekend. Also, didn't risk Stewart. 5 very good players who are likely best 22
Hard to tell how bad Port were last night but I thought Geelongs energy and workrate all over the ground was a big statement
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Agree. However that’s why you play the season and get the double chance. Chance for redemption next week. We did it in similar circumstances in 1999.
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But when they play an opponent at their home venue, they get the benefit of a genuine home advantage: hostile crowds, different dimensions, local ground knowledge. When we play - for example - Collingwood at the G or St Kilda at Marvel, we do so with the ground being a nil-all draw as all clubs involved have these benefits. We and Collingwood can safely say that our crowds neutralise each other; can you say the same when we play WC in Perth?
We only have the games against an interstate opponent in which we possess a genuine HG advantage.
This is true, but here's the problem in a nutshell: the AFL isn't measured by rest time or consecutive home games in a row. The AFL is measured by wins, and by playing at home with a genuine HGA interstate sides - regardless of travel - become threats to make finals based on what I'm going to call 'bankable' wins.
When you play a side at your level away, that's a win for them. When you play a side above you away, that's a win for them. Play both teams with a genuine HGA, and both results can turn into wins. If making finals is conditional on winning 13 games - as it is most seasons - then banking 9 wins by playing at home means you're thereabouts most years; win a few away, and you're top 4 easy.
The idea that we never should've left PP is not at all what I'm saying. To say that Geelong have the benefits of being a Victorian side whilst retaining genuine HGA via Kardinia is to be point blank honest. They've made finals for most of the last decade despite arguably being just okay for most of that time purely by dint of banking wins at home and greater ground experience at the G than interstate sides.
I'd kill for their record, but their circumstances provide some of it for them. Couple a unique situation that sees them retain a HGA whilst also playing half their games at the G with the best development setup in the comp and a retirement package that cannot be matched, and you've got a recipe to print success.
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Wouldn't say that. Think any of Brisbane/GWS/Sydney or even us could beat them.
They won't get to play a finals choker next time out.
Not sure why we are being compared to the Cats or any other side
Because apparently their selection management was right and ours is wrong, despite being in completely different situations.
And not knowing the level of fitness of players from both or any other club
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... but, they have the luxury of a double chance.
Top 4 hey!
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Sydney v Carlton GF. You heard it last..... hahaha
Who said that? I'll wait
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Scott picks players he trusts. Mitch Hardie has been dominating in the VFL for them this year, but hasn’t played a game, despite all their midfield injuries this year. Because he’s only been at an AFL club for 18 months, and he wants to make sure he develops at his own pace. It doesn’t mean he has an agenda or any other egregious motive towards him.
It took Ollie Dempsey 3 years to break into the best 22, and he’s now thriving. Cats do this better than just about any other team. They trust their people and their players to grow and become high quality
I don’t care for either team tonight. A power outage would suit me fine.
Exactly. Credit where it's due
Only if the beer taps are still working
I have a feeling GWS will smack Sydney tomorrow
They are the fifth best team remaining. Last night’s opposition scared of their own shadow in finals.
Dream run we have … two MCG finals in a row after we knock off Lions and Swans away.
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I'm looking fwd to meeting them on the MCG PF week.
Port looked like a bottom 4 side last night didn't they?
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They sure did.
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