Autopsy AFL 2023 First Qualifying Final - Pies v Demons Thurs Sept 7th 7:20pm EST (MCG)

[Angus Young]

The winner of this game has one hand on the premiership cup

This

It´s a shame these two didn't finish 1 and 2

So they could meet in the Big dance.

Might still.

 

[No SPIN]

I think Melbourne comfortably, the Pies just can't match it with high contested ball teams like Carlton, Brisbane, Melbourne. They generally shut-down their one dimensional rebound play. Melbourne have enough depth to cover injuries, they shouldnt struggle. Dees by 45.

Adel, GC, GWS, WB ST.K and Swans all rank higher than BNE for contested possession and we’ve beaten them all.

And Rich won 3 flags while ranking in the bottom 5 for CP in each year. So CP is not critical for flag success if you have speed.

 

[SuperSub17]

Adel, GC, GWS, WB ST.K and Swans all rank higher than BNE for contested possession and we’ve beaten them all.

And Rich won 3 flags while ranking in the bottom 5 for CP in each year. So CP is not critical for flag success if you have speed.

I wouldn’t bother, you’re talking to one of the biggest Collingwood haters on here. Apparently we’re 1 dimensional despite sitting on top all season. The only way Melbourne wins by 45 points is if they keep us to 25.

The Hawks 3-peat sides were ordinary in contested ball also. It hasn’t been a critical factor in well over a decade now.

 

[Pleasedontfail11]

Ladder position means very little between Collingwood and Melbourne now.

Who wins moves forward, who losers plays this years premier

Sydney?

 

[PerthBoy86]

Adel, GC, GWS, WB ST.K and Swans all rank higher than BNE for contested possession and we’ve beaten them all.

And Rich won 3 flags while ranking in the bottom 5 for CP in each year. So CP is not critical for flag success if you have speed.

Still 0-5 vs Melbourne, Brisbane and Carlton this year, that surely says something.

 

[PerthBoy86]

I wouldn’t bother, you’re talking to one of the biggest Collingwood haters on here. Apparently we’re 1 dimensional despite sitting on top all season. The only way Melbourne wins by 45 points is if they keep us to 25.

The Hawks 3-peat sides were ordinary in contested ball also. It hasn’t been a critical factor in well over a decade now.

They have been predictable with their game style, it has been shown teams can figure them out. Couldn't say the same of Richmond, Geelong, Melbourne when in premiership form.

If McRae etc can find another way to win props to them, but atm that's where it stands.

 

[Corn Cobbers]

Still 0-5 vs Melbourne, Brisbane and Carlton this year, that surely says something.

Who is 0-5 v Melb, Bris and Carl?

 

[HarryBeef]

The winner of this game has one hand on the premiership cup

Agreed, avoiding the Blues is key to making the GF.

One hand is better than none, but it will never be two - Einstein.

 

[CCurnow3votes]

Sydney?

Less funny second time - but nice try

 

[YeoShuey]

Still 0-5 vs Melbourne, Brisbane and Carlton this year, that surely says something.

Doesn’t really say anything as not only is your info wrong, but it is missing context.

They are;
1 - 1 against Carlton this year.
0- 1 against Melbourne. (Lost by 4 points).
0 - 2 against Brisbane.

I think you’d have a stronger argument if you were just talking about Brisbane who beat them convincingly both times.

 

[ep12]

It does amaze me how 6 pages of this pre game turned into another Carlton Collingwood cockfight.

Anywho, this has to be the most anticipated non-GF final since the 2018 Prelim and its probably bigger than that. Hope Thursday night doesnt deter people from attending.

 

[SuperSub17]

They have been predictable with their game style, it has been shown teams can figure them out. Couldn't say the same of Richmond, Geelong, Melbourne when in premiership form.

If McRae etc can find another way to win props to them, but atm that's where it stands.

I’m not really sure what you’re on about. By definition when you’re in “premiership form” you’re winning games. Your “figured out” comment is just hope more than anything else—did you think Melbourne were figured out when they had a flat spot in late 2021?

As to your other nonsense, we flogged Carlton earlier in the year. And Brisbane are 9th for contested ball, you may as well have included Port—but we went 2-0 against them so that wouldn’t have suited your spin.

Bottom line anyone who has had an 18-5 season knows how to play football.

 

[CCurnow3votes]

It does amaze me how 6 pages of this pre game turned into another Carlton Collingwood cockfight.

Anywho, this has to be the most anticipated non-GF final since the 2018 Prelim and its probably bigger than that. Hope Thursday night doesnt deter people from attending.

Sold out … snow fields closed - should be a good turnout.

Carlton supporters filling the Melbourne void - over to you!

 

[melbun]

I must confess that I haven't been keeping track of what's happening with the lower fringe teams.
Did Carlton qualify to play finals?

 

[Chinacats]

Winner should make the GF . Woods played well in last years QF as underdogs against the cats. Interesting to see how they deal with the pressure of being fav this time around.

 

[Corn Cobbers]

Winner should make the GF . Woods played well in last years QF as underdogs against the cats. Interesting to see how they deal with the pressure of being fav this time around.

The odds are very close and I wouldn't be surprised if Melbourne started favourites

They outplayed us last time and have better current form

But yeah, this is THE game, loser has a tough road ahead, it will be a very serious encounter

 

[Coach_Required]

Think the Pies have the Dees covered. Collingwood should go all the way.

 

[Daka]

Still not convinced about the Pies form they deserve to be favs though.
Big Pies crowd could also be a factor.

Dees will need to start well to silence them! hope it's a good game.

 

[Dez!]

Still not convinced about the Pies form they deserve to be favs though.
Big Pies crowd could also be a factor.

Dees will need to start well to silence them! hope it's a good game.

Why is it a big Pies crowd?

 

[Daka]

Why is it a big Pies crowd?

I could be wrong, but I would assume Collingwood got a bigger split allocation of tickets given they have more members.

 

[YeoShuey]

Why is it a big Pies crowd?

You’d expect it. Probably higher allocation. If not that, it is a Thursday night and it takes a special type of supporter to go to the game then.

 

[Fadge]

You’d expect it. Probably higher allocation. If not that, it is a Thursday night and it takes a special type of supporter to go to the game then.

'A special type of supporter' to attend a Thursday night Qualifying Final where there winner will stamp themselves as the bona fide flag favourite?

Can you remind me how long it took for the match to sell out?

 

[YeoShuey]

'A special type of supporter' to attend a Thursday night Qualifying Final where there winner will stamp themselves as the bona fide flag favourite?

Can you remind me how long it took for the match to sell out?

That was more so a dig at Melbourne supporters as I don’t see them turning up to the match even at this calibre on a Thursday night.

I’ll be surprised if at least 60% of the crowd doesn’t support Collingwood. I’d expect at least 70% but setting 60 as a lower limit.

 

[Dez!]

That was more so a dig at Melbourne supporters as I don’t see them turning up to the match even at this calibre on a Thursday night.

I’ll be surprised if at least 60% of the crowd doesn’t support Collingwood. I’d expect at least 70% but setting 60 as a lower limit.

Pretty idiotic dig.

 

[YeoShuey]

Pretty idiotic dig.

Depends how you view it.

Some would say it is a dig at Collingwood supporters. So some double edged sword there.

Anyway back on topic.