Game Day 2024 Non-Swans Game Day

[The King!]

If its a flogging like 2022 yep change has to happen

Anyway they are doing everything right to this point , so let's see

 

[The King!]

History suggests otherwise

I rewatched some of the 2016 finals games. I have my views on the granny, but the one thing that does stand out is how we got bullied by GWS in the qualifying final.

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

Anyway they are doing everything right to this point , so let's see

Yer of course was just based on a hypothetical if

 

[Jewelsbon]

History suggests otherwise

Nup don't agree. Most people I know that were neutral to that game agree we were ripped off.

Also that they shouldn't have been there in the first place, got an armchair ride against The Giants in the prelim.

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

I rewatched some of the 2016 finals games. I have my views on the granny, but the one thing that does stand out is how we got bullied by GWS in the qualifying final.

Illegal hits from SJ and Mumford mostly

 

[The King!]

Illegal hits from SJ and Mumford mostly

Yeah but still, they were probably better.


I dunno , just annoying

 

[The King!]

Hawks keep your confidence for next week

 

[Jewelsbon]

I’m thinking the Giants might win tonight. Who’s with me ?

Yeah I think they can, they're season is on the line.
Not saying they will, but they can....

 

[The King!]

Liked Hardwicks presser to be honest

 

[RilesMacca]

Everyone praising joey montagna for his genius north tip earlier in the week.

Meanwhile...

 

[JackHiscoxWasFast]

Anyway they are doing everything right to this point , so let's see

The only thing still lacking is our physical size which we make up for with elite kicking and fitness.

Point is we are still on the short/small size. My concern is this could manifest itself in missed tackles and our backline could struggle against monster forwards.

That’s my only worry.

But I do think we will overcome this and I expect us to have a fast start and get into the game early. I also think the boys would back themselves to come back if the umps/ bounce of the ball has them behind.

 

[The King!]

The only thing still lacking is our physical size which we make up for with elite kicking and fitness.

Point is we are still on the short/small size. My concern is this could manifest itself in missed tackles and our backline could struggle against monster forwards.

That’s my only worry.

But I do think we will overcome this and I expect us to have a fast start and get into the game early. I also think the boys would back themselves to come back if the umps/ bounce of the ball has them behind.

My only worry is not turning up in the big game

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

My only worry is not turning up in the big game

Its how it is in most sports you get 1 crack at it.

 

[Wolfgang West]

History suggests otherwise

I'm on board with you here mate as I thought and thousands of others that we were stitched and should of won even playing below our best. Having said that We as a supporter group need to stfu and stop crying about playing GF's at the MCG. Its where its played, its where will always be played. We like any other team need to make it and then turn the **** up on the day and go punch for punch with our opponent on the day and fight to the death as good teams do in any Championship game in any team sport around the World. Its a big round patch of green grass with 4 white posts at either end that's all. Its all above the shoulders IMO. There are inequities across the whole game we all accept that but only playing there 3 times a year as a Northern States team is not what produces the win / loss. Only thing I would happily accept is a best of 3 Decider. Final one still at the G. This is not because I am a Victorian or footy traditionalist either as I become a true anti Vic clubs supporter the minute South went to Sydney. I for one will walk into the MCG GF Day if we are fortunate enough to get there this year having faith that we have a team that will go out there with one thought process only. Win. Still water to go under the bridge but I can tell you one thing, we make it this year we are winning it regardless of meeting a Vic Club or not.

 

[Punts]

I'm on board with you here mate as I thought and thousands of others that we were stitched and should have won even playing below our best. Having said that We as a supporter group need to stfu and stop crying about playing GF's at the MCG. Its where its played, its where will always be played. We like any other team need to make it and then turn the **** up on the day and go punch for punch with our opponent on the day and fight to the death as good teams do in any Championship game in any team sport around the World. Its a big round patch of green grass with 4 white posts at either end that's all. Its all above the shoulders IMO. There are inequities across the whole game we all accept that but only playing there 3 times a year as a Northern States team is not what produces the win / loss. Only thing I would happily accept is a best of 3 Decider. Final one still at the G. This is not because I am a Victorian or footy traditionalist either as I become a true anti Vic clubs supporter the minute South went to Sydney. I for one will walk into the MCG GF Day if we are fortunate enough to get there this year having faith that we have a team that will go out there with one thought process only. Win. Still water to go under the bridge but I can tell you one thing, we make it this year we are winning it regardless of meeting a Vic Club or not.

Thats what I keep saying

 

[tombomb]

It's entertaining when Victorian team that never has to go to Geelong suddenly has to and gets totally handled.

 

[Wolfgang West]

It's entertaining when Victorian team that never has to go to Geelong suddenly has to and gets totally handled.

To be fair have been playing a little above themselves.

 

[tombomb]

To be fair have been playing a little above themselves.

Hawthorn are improving, but it is a whole different scenario having to go to Geelong.

What seems odd is how much of the crowd seems to be partisan to Hawthorn. I wonder if that was part of the deal to get them down there.

 

[Wolfgang West]

Hawthorn are improving, but it is a whole different scenario having to go to Geelong.

What seems odd is how much of the crowd seems to be partisan to Hawthorn. I wonder if that was part of the deal to get them down there.

Yes usually no hope of evening numbers down there with what gets allocated to visitors. A huge part of Geelong's base are not only from Geelong and inner surrounding suburbs they have a huge base that come in from the Coast and and Western District. Maybe they have dropped off a bit since things have been a bit ordinary the last 6 weeks and Hawks have got down there on masse with the way they are going.

 

[The King!]

Dwayne talking up the Cats a lot for a team that looks like ratshit under any pressure.

 

[The King!]

Gee they chair everyone off these days

 

[tombomb]

Yes usually no hope of evening numbers down there with what gets allocated to visitors. A huge part of Geelong's base are not only from Geelong and inner surrounding suburbs they have a huge base that come in from the Coast and and Western District. Maybe they have dropped off a bit since things have been a bit ordinary the last 6 weeks and Hawks have got down there on masse with the way they are going.

Yeah, except it is still unusual to see the stands emptying out when the Cats are thrashing someone. Even during the game it almost seemed a 50/50 crowd.

I guess my point is it seems like a deal must of been done to make a lot of the ground available to Hawthorn supporters. Something I doubt an interstate club would even be considered for.

 

[The King!]

Blues by 50

 

[The King!]

As great as the blues are going when you look at the bottom 6-8 they are pretty flaky, could drop form the longer the year goes.

Maybe wishful thinking , but few nobodies in there.

 

[The King!]

Mckay and Curnow lead to different spots , crazy idea.