Preview AFL 2024 Preliminary Final - Swans v Port Fri Sept 20th 7:40pm EST (SCG)

[Zorbasan]

Just checked the scores in the prelim and it’s

Swans: 0.0 0
Port: 0.0 0

Port are not starting with a 112 point lead.

Sydney supporters acting like sydney is starting with a 112 point lead

 

[ElectricG]

Sydney supporters acting like sydney is starting with a 112 point lead

While form can give you some confidence, I agree with the bloke who says it means fk all when the scores are zero. I hope that’s the messaging to the playing group. Sydney are the top side and take nothing for granted.

 

[JackHiscoxWasFast]

Sydney supporters acting like sydney is starting with a 112 point lead

Now when have Sydney ever held a lead at quarter time lol

 

[Slime Roy]

Lol, how is he wrong or inflammatory?

Both clubs essentially have 2 important games coming up, either win the first important one and have another important one.
He didnt say we've got an important game in 2 weeks therefore declaring this weeks game a forgone conclusion like old mate Ginni did.

One week at a time.

 

[YeoShuey]

Sydney supporters already complaining about the umpires and there hasn't even been an opening bounce yet.

 

[JackHiscoxWasFast]

Ridiculous behaviour. As if the umps ever control finals outcomes. I’ll get back on and sort them out, thx for the heads up.

 

[YeoShuey]

Ridiculous behaviour. As if the umps ever control finals outcomes. I’ll get back on and sort them out, thx for the heads up.

I think it's time they trial the potential Grand Final umpires in a match together.

With that in mind, Friday nights match should be Stevic, Deboy, Stephens and Meredith as they are the clear standouts.

 

[JackHiscoxWasFast]

I think it's time they trial the potential Grand Final umpires in a match together.

With that in mind, Friday nights match should be Stevic, Deboy, Stephens and Meredith as they are the clear standouts.

You left out Gianfagna

 

[YeoShuey]

You left out Gianfagna

Isn't in the Top 10 for finals. Williamson is more of a chance who is a very good umpire so surprised he isn't going further into finals.

 

[JackHiscoxWasFast]

Deboy was very very ordinary in the QF. And I’m sure Port fans would say similar v Hawks in the semi.

Gives a lot of dubious frees in front of goal and when he’s away from the play (not nearest umpire).

 

[JD888]

Roughly a $2.00 differential with Sydney as massive favourites, however only a $0.40c differential in the Lions/Cats match. Wonder if the Hawks would have been any closer in the odds had they made it?

 

[rdhopkins2]

I like Port but I think Sydney at home and with fresher legs will go in and win overall. Swans by 30pts with the Power running out of steam in the last quarter.

 

[SBD Gonzalez]

Sydney supporters acting like sydney is starting with a 112 point lead

Are we? I mostly see our supporters shitting bricks. (Not me of course - I have a beatific serenity that floats above mere ephemera like whether my football team wins or loses).

 

[who_let_the_dogs_out]

Dont rate the Swans at all, think Port get this done comfortably.

 

[SBD Gonzalez]

Dont rate the Swans at all, think Port get this done comfortably.

Just incredible, isn’t it, how we managed to bumble our way through 23 gruelling H&A games to end up with more wins, more points for, and fewer points against than any other team.

 

[JackHiscoxWasFast]

Just incredible, isn’t it, how we managed to bumble our way through 23 gruelling H&A games to end up with more wins, more points for, and fewer points against than any other team.

who_let_the_dogs_out ?

Hawks,Hawks,Hawks,Hawks,Hawks

 

[Stencorp69]

I personally think age-wise we’re in more of a sweet spot than Port. A handful of senior hands who are still delivering (Rampe, Parker, Lloyd) and then much of the rest of the team is young but experienced, in that 50-200 game zone, and possibly more to the point, finals-experienced. Something like 17 of our current best 23 played in the 2022 GF, and I’m sure it has hardened them.

Could all come crashing down on Friday night but I think this squad has a lot going for it.

Swan's had a young list against Geelong in the 22 GF - the game pretty much reflected Port's game against Geelong a few weeks ago

 

[Stencorp69]

your run either ends this week or next!

Not saying much as the whole comp ends next week

 

[who_let_the_dogs_out]

Just incredible, isn’t it, how we managed to bumble our way through 23 gruelling H&A games to end up with more wins, more points for, and fewer points against than any other team.

Would be great if flags were won in June/July. Lost to too many decent sides the last 6 weeks or so.

 

[who_let_the_dogs_out]

who_let_the_dogs_out ?

Hawks,Hawks,Hawks,Hawks,Hawks

And? Hawks would have messed you guys up, not sure what Hawthorn has to do with Swans v Port.

 

[SBD Gonzalez]

Would be great if flags were won in June/July. Lost to too many decent sides the last 6 weeks or so.

True. But we look to be back on song and we have a nearly full complement of uninjured players.

Not to say it won’t all come crashing down on Friday - or the GF if we even make it. But there’s a reason we’re where we are.

 

[Xtreme]

Not saying much as the whole comp ends next week

Sydney's run will end without the premiership cup.

That should work.

 

[RUNVS]

Cannon to right of them,
Cannon to left of them,
Cannon in front of them
Volleyed and thundered;
Stormed at with shot and shell,
Boldly they rode and well,
Into the jaws of Death,
Into the mouth of hell
Rode the six hundred.

 

[PenfoldsFan]

Cannon to right of them,
Cannon to left of them,
Cannon in front of them
Volleyed and thundered;
Stormed at with shot and shell,
Boldly they rode and well,
Into the jaws of Death,
Into the mouth of hell
Rode the six hundred.

Fair description of our rd21 match.

 

[Munich]

Would be great if flags were won in June/July. Lost to too many decent sides the last 6 weeks or so.

The Carlton fans need to learn this.