Preview 2024 Second Elimination Final: Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn, 6 September 2024, 7.40pm @ MCG

[Ned Ryerson]

Wouldn't even trust it the day of.

The amount of times I have been rained on when it is presently 0% chance of rain in this city.

 

[TheScriptorWL]

Last time we played you boys we hadn't yet made the two tactical changes that completely revitalised our team.

1)Putting Ed Richards

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into the Midfield rotation
2) Chucking the Lobbster down back.

These are the only factors that make me a little confident, still shit scared though

It will be won and lost in the middle, I guarantee it.

 

[father macrae]

Who are you guys going to have defend Darcy?

 

[Dixie Flatline]

Never in doubt.

 

[Dixie Flatline]

Who are you guys going to have defend Darcy?

Solid first post almost two years after registering an account. Hmm.

 

[Billyc]

Last time we played you boys we hadn't yet made the two tactical changes that completely revitalised our team.

1)Putting Ed Richards into the Midfield rotation
2) Chucking the Lobbster down back.

These are the only factors that make me a little confident, still shit scared though

It will be won and lost in the middle, I guarantee it.

Both very different sides last time and in very different form. Prior meetings hold little relevance in this match up.

 

[cryptor]

Who are you guys going to have defend Darcy?

Watson

 

[eldorado]

No chance Day plays.

Definite chance Day plays...

 

[Dixie Flatline]

To the Bulldogs supporters posting on this thread, just be mindful of the board on which you're presently a guest. Don't push your luck, because I can't be bothered warning supporters this afternoon. I'll just ban.

 

[scrim reaper]

If styles make fights then this is the ultimate one.

I really wanted to avoid the dogs but I'd prefer to have them first up and be on this side of the draw with the possibility of Geelong at the G the week after.

We saw with Hogan that we are vulnerable to the gorilla forward, and although the Dogs have 3 very good tall weapons, they're not built in the Hogan mould, and we are far more suited to defend the rangy athletic types.

The Dogs are used to playing under the roof on a fast deck with smaller dimensions (which by the way it seems some have forgotten we played them there and won), they were belted by both Adelaide teams at AO (wider like the MCG) and have only played at the G twice this year. They also won big in Geelong which lends to the theory they do prefer tighter dimensions.

This Hawks group has proven time and time again they rise to the occasion, they love the crowd and they love the moment. They absolutely have the belief, and that's half the battle. You really think THIS team isn't out to prove a massive point to the AFL? On top of this you're giving Sam Mitchell of all people a full 2 weeks to plan and prep, he will leave no stone unturned.

They've been doubted every step of the way. From "they are awful" to "they're playing better but can't sustain it" to "they're sustaining it but can't make finals".
Let me tell you this team DNGAF whether the media think they can't do it, or that this year doesn't matter and they'll have their chances over the next 5 years. They aren't here to make up the numbers and they aren't satisfied just to come this far, they are here to win it all. First step starts here, you've gotta beat the best to be the best. I have the faith.

 

[eldorado]

Hopefully Hawks have Day back and firing so it’s not a total blowout.

You have mistaken this thread for one where Dogs fans come and talk shit.

It isn't.

Consider yourself told.

 

[scrim reaper]

We also had a few other crucial outs like Westy. It’ll be a completely different team this time around.

Hopefully Hawks have Day back and firing so it’s not a total blowout.

We'll be keeping receipts.

 

[seysearles]

I’m happy Jones didn’t get rubbed out for that on a number of fronts.

1. There was no malice in it.
2. His head didn’t impact the ground
3. He played on and wasn’t hurt.
4. Jones is on 199 games and has never played a final.
5. He seems like a nice guy.
6. There is always a finals consideration which tips decisions to avoid players missing finals for line-ball indiscretions.
7. We need to play whoever is in front of us.
8. He’s a tall interceptor which is a complete mismatch for our forward line. Who does he play on? Dear? Great. Calsher’s job will be to bring the ball to ground and let’s see how that dogs backline copes with their big clumsy defenders loping around like giraffes while Watson and ginnivan tear through the zone.

 

[Ka Norkers]

agree PurpJuice,
the Hawks will have Day back, that's 100% certain. But I doubt it will be a blowout, as you fear, because the Dogs have been playing really good football lately. In my opinion, they will be in it right up until about half time.

 

[Kanga Commando]

Who are you guys going to have defend Darcy?

Got yourself another burner Cadillac ?

 

[Fleabane]

Dude, we haven't even played yet - haven't even had one session on the track yet - and you're already writing the concession speech.

Our boys are going to come out like fire. And play their guts out until the last siren. The Doggies may win, but they'll never beat this crew. If anyone breaks, it will be the Doggies.

AND don't forget the Hawthorn faithful! We'll be cheering on #Hokball until our voices give out (or we had better be doing our part). All the way to #flaghok!

I'm with you on this. I have kept reminding myself for much of this year not to expect too much as we are young, we'll be inconsistent etc. But so far they have performed way above my deliberately measured expectations. Why should that suddenly stop? The youngest amongst our lot NEVER give up (Dear and Watson), the next crop above have a fair amount of experience by now. We have a fair few wise old heads too.

This is a settled line up. I don't see us just falling apart or not giving it everything. I think we have every chance of winning this. I was worried that we would run out of petrol tickets but with the bye I think that's no longer relevant.

Can't wait to go and support them. Husband's birthday the next day. Hopefully an early birthday present!

 

[TazHawk15]

Who are you guys going to have defend Darcy?

Can we have the English version of this?

 

[SJT76]

Big match for Weddle I think. Will need to be on defensively, but could really hurt them the other way.

 

[Strattonsphere]

Who are you guys going to have defend Darcy?

Doesn't matter.. it's our team defence that makes us the hardest team to score against right now in the AFL

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[RX Hawk]

Unsure why people are 'not confident', we've beaten them the last two times we've played them, they barely play the 'G, our home ground, where we play exceptionally well.

Supremely confident that we will win this.

 

[Ned Ryerson]

Who are you guys going to have defend Darcy?

Nick Watson.

 

[Sixpence]

Nick Watson.

cryptor already made that joke, keep up Ned!

 

[The Golden Glenferrie]

Nick Watson.

Watson

 

[Ned Ryerson]

cryptor already made that joke, keep up Ned!

This is what I get for not pressing refresh before replying.

 

[LRobbo]

Got yourself another burner Cadillac ?

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Is this the goose who came and trolled our board after a match sim at that dump they train at in Footscray after Sanders towelled us up in a bruise free glorified training run?

Watsons primed to tear a final apart and Sanders can’t get a game.