2nd Prelim Final - Hawthorn v Port Adelaide, 4.45pm (4.15 SA), MCG

[happy punter]

Hawks to prevail comfortably

 

[The Swans Blog]

Looking up Ticketek prices to see if having an AFL reserve club membership would have given me a discount.
Yeah... nah. $10 isn't worth it. $170 down to $160, having a laugh AFL!

In any case, looks like the game is far from a sellout. I'd say about 65k will show up.

 

[WWSD]

Looking up Ticketek prices to see if having an AFL reserve club membership would have given me a discount.
Yeah... nah. $10 isn't worth it. $170 down to $160, having a laugh AFL!

In any case, looks like the game is far from a sellout. I'd say about 65k will show up.

Won't be 65,000. It will likely draw 75-80,000.

 

[ImCheatingToWin]

No they're not. I'm on the Hawks.

should realise this guys pathological hatred of Hawthorn by now. No one listens to what he says

 

[DavyRed]

I have a lot of time for Port and their players and coach (but not that knob Kochie) but I just can't see them getting past the Hawks. Hawthorn are a class team, thoroughly professional and will do what's needed to win today.

 

[philreich]

port have done well , but that arrogant flog hinkley and his team can watch the gf from the stands next week

Hang on, let me pull you up there - Ken Hinkley has a lot of attributes, but one of them certainly isn't arrogance. He certainly has faith in his players, and isn't afraid to talk about it, but I don't see that as being arrogant. Right now, I reckon I'm right in saying that a lot of clubs would love to have him as their coach, because he's performed miracles at Alberton!!!!

This game has all the makings of an epic contest. I'm tipping Port by 7 points, but may the best team win - whoever qualifies to take on the Swans next week, I have no doubt it'll be one of the great grand finals.

 

[Roughies Boys]

Hawks vs Swans GF much better & entertaining.

 

[The Swans Blog]

Won't be 65,000. It will likely draw 75-80,000.

I doubt it but fair enough. Tickets still available in all areas though, that's why it won't draw that much. I still reckon 60k is about as much as it'll draw, maybe 65.

 

[ep2018]

Hope we go + 10 on free kicks at least.

Fair chance, AFL would love Buddy vs Hawthorn

 

[Roughies Boys]

So happy Roughy, Mitchell, Gibbo, Lake, Spang & etc get to play against Port this time!!!

 

[The Swans Blog]

Hawks vs Swans GF much better & entertaining.

I think Swans vs Port would be great, just based on their game earlier this year. I missed the Swans vs Hawks @ MCG later in the year (Amalfi Coast) so I have no idea how it went down, except that it was close all game.

 

[Lemma]

Looking forward to this game. Hawks really gotta win, extra week off is a huge advantage. I think they'll be too good.

 

[aCunningPlan]

I think Swans vs Port would be great, just based on their game earlier this year. I missed the Swans vs Hawks @ MCG later in the year (Amalfi Coast) so I have no idea how it went down, except that it was close all game.

This, it was the match of the season by far. A Swans v Port grand final on a neutral ground would go right down to the wire and would be the most exciting spectacle imaginable this year.

 

[Boxhead_31]

If going by the media commentators last night both on 7 and on Fox, Port May as well not even rock up this afternoon. Going on about Buddy facing his old team mates and who out of Hill or Smith Cunningham should tag next week

 

[Roughies Boys]

I think Swans vs Port would be great, just based on their game earlier this year. I missed the Swans vs Hawks @ MCG later in the year (Amalfi Coast) so I have no idea how it went down, except that it was close all game.

It was a great game, commentators really talked it up big time.

 

[Tex200]

Cmon Port, the entire footy community is behind you here.

Ahem!!

 

[WWSD]

No more close Prelims please.

Defibrillators aren't cheap these days.

 

[Xtreme]

If going by the media commentators last night both on 7 and on Fox, Port May as well not even rock up this afternoon. Going on about Buddy facing his old team mates and who out of Hill or Smith Cunningham should tag next week

LOL prior to this it's been all about Port , you can learn a hard lesson by getting too far ahead of yourself and i love it when the media gets it wrong 9would still like a Hawthorn victory). There's only a few more hours to go.

 

[Jtree]

No more close Prelims please.

Defibrillators aren't cheap these days.

I'll take a close win any day!

 

[momentbymoment]

Good luck to both teams.

And to the Hawks - please no injuries. If you get through we want to play a full strength team.

I have had enough whinging to last a lifetime.

 

[WWSD]

I'll take a close win any day!

Of course. Just saying that our last three Prelims have been by less then a goal. I just hope we can put in a four quarter effort.

 

[SloaneysDanger]

Cmon Port, the entire footy community is behind you here.

No they're not.

 

[juss]

445 is a crappy time for a prelim. Hoping for a good game but reckon Hawks by 30

 

[LicoriceAllsorts]

Go Hawks

 

[lethal03]

Good luck to both teams.

And to the Hawks - please no injuries. If you get through we want to play a full strength team.

I have had enough whinging to last a lifetime.

Stop whinging, I've had enough!