AFL 2nd Semi Final - West Coast vs Carlton - Gameday Thread

[Blue and Gold Blood]

What an awesome win! Have totally lost my voice. The crowd was going mad. What an atmosphere - blues fans were loud too, especially in the first. So proud of the guys to fight back so strongly after Carlton jumped us early. Cant wait to watch a replay tomorrow. So happy right now, and seeing Juddus leave subi oval a shattered man just put the icing on the cake.

yeah my voice is a bit hoarse too. From around about the 32 minute mark i was screaming "BLOW THE heckin'G SIREN!!!!!". Tomorrow after a long sleep no doubt my voice will be even worse.

Crowd atmosphere was insane. Loved every minute of it. High-fived a couple of random Eagles supporters at the end of the game. Love it when sports do that to people

 

[samdapie32]

Congratulations guys, that game was absolutely awesome to watch!!! Especially watching you knock Carlton out... No but seriously, this couldn't happen to a better club, I love watching you guys go around, and you showed last week and this that you are truly top 4 material. I'd love to see a Collingwood vs West Coast Grand Final, because being at the qualifying final that game was edge-of-your-seat stuff, a real excitement package! The resurgence also reminds me of Collingwood going from the wooden spoon in 1976 to Grand Final in 1977, although instead of sacking the old coach like we did with getting Hafey in, Worsfold got given the backing of the club and my God has that paid off...the Eagles will be around for a while yet, soak up the win, you're in a Prelim and got every chance to get over the line against Geelong. If you're worried just remember: you've beaten them before. You can do it again!

 

[wirra44]

Congratulations guys, that game was absolutely awesome to watch!!! Especially watching you knock Carlton out... No but seriously, this couldn't happen to a better club, I love watching you guys go around, and you showed last week and this that you are truly top 4 material. I'd love to see a Collingwood vs West Coast Grand Final, because being at the qualifying final that game was edge-of-your-seat stuff, a real excitement package! The resurgence also reminds me of Collingwood going from the wooden spoon in 1976 to Grand Final in 1977, although instead of sacking the old coach like we did with getting Hafey in, Worsfold got given the backing of the club and my God has that paid off...the Eagles will be around for a while yet, soak up the win, you're in a Prelim and got every chance to get over the line against Geelong. If you're worried just remember: you've beaten them before. You can do it again!

Cheers mate good luck to your boyz next week

 

[Prem87]

I was watching the game at Visy Park with 5000 Carlton supporters..I was the only one cheering.. haha! What a win!

 

[DrTomSwift]

I was watching the game at Visy Park with 5000 Carlton supporters..I was the only one cheering.. haha! What a win!

Was that you on TV?

 

[red_october]

Congratulations guys, that game was absolutely awesome to watch!!! Especially watching you knock Carlton out... No but seriously, this couldn't happen to a better club, I love watching you guys go around, and you showed last week and this that you are truly top 4 material. I'd love to see a Collingwood vs West Coast Grand Final, because being at the qualifying final that game was edge-of-your-seat stuff, a real excitement package! The resurgence also reminds me of Collingwood going from the wooden spoon in 1976 to Grand Final in 1977, although instead of sacking the old coach like we did with getting Hafey in, Worsfold got given the backing of the club and my God has that paid off...the Eagles will be around for a while yet, soak up the win, you're in a Prelim and got every chance to get over the line against Geelong. If you're worried just remember: you've beaten them before. You can do it again!

Thanks dude. All the best for your game with the Hawks!!

Can I also say that it's very sportsmanlike for those of you who come on this board and congratulate us. : thumbsu:

It just goes to show we all love a great game of footy.

 

[JuDDysthacaptain]

Congrats Eagles! As much as I despise you guys you found a way to win despite being beaten in the contested ball, tackles and the inside 50's takes a team with a lot of heart to win a game like that. We through absolutely everything at you and we came up short. With the spirit you guys showed tonight you could certaintly take it up to Geelong next week at the MCG, if you can play like you did tonight then who's to say you can't take it up to Geelong!

 

[Father Jack]

Was that you on TV?

I was worried for that poor chap's safety, I must say.

 

[Faz 2000]

Great win, Weagles, and a great season that just keeps going.

Bitterly disappointed for our team, but how else are you supposed to feel?

Going to take a monumental effort for your guys to get up after last night's brutal game to take on the rest Cats, but best of luck in doing just that!

 

[Father Jack]

The last team to play Geelong in a prelim after a close, bruising encounter at Subi accounted pretty well for themselves.

 

[GordonBlue]

Just like to say congrats on the victory and honestly my respect for your club is massive!

To come from where you guys were last year to now, is seriously amazing and I tip my hats to you.

I'm hurting alot, however if there was a club to gain from my pain, I'm glad it's the Eagles

Good luck for the rest of the season.

 

[BLue_Bloys]

Congrats guys, great game and best of luck next week

 

[kreuze_missile]

I never understood why people come on opposition forums to "congratulate" the supporters. What are you congratulating them on, their cheering ability? Mind numbing

 

[Lach72]

That was a beltin game from both teams. You might be a bit too sore next week: Kennedy, Le Cras etc.

Anyway, if they come with the same attitude you're in with a shot

 

[larrikin]

I never understood why people come on opposition forums to "congratulate" the supporters. What are you congratulating them on, their cheering ability? Mind numbing

You're more than welcome not to contribute

 

[Tiff]

I never understood why people come on opposition forums to "congratulate" the supporters. What are you congratulating them on, their cheering ability? Mind numbing

Wah wah.

 

[Tassieboy]

On behalf of most Essendon supporters, I applaud you guys on such a fantastic result! Was absolutely brilliant; loved every moment of it.

And what a game it was, even looking past the fact you beat Carlton. One of the best games of footy for the year.

Hope you guys have all recovered from what must have surely at least given a few pulpatations.

Best of luck next week, you guys have been amazing this year. Throught the TV, the crowd sounded unbelievably loud. What a spectacle. Will be great when the 60k stadium is built.

Cheers!

 

[Hornberger]

Matt Priddis last 9 games
Fremantle: 10 tackles
Western Bulldogs: 14 tackles
Richmond: 11 tackles
Melbourne: 11 tackles
Essendon: 8 tackles
Brisbane: 6 tackles
Adelaide: 13 tackles
Collingwood: 13 tackles
Carlton: 9 tackles

That's 95 tackles in 9 games. That is incredible.

 

[Piss Poor]

I never understood why people come on opposition forums to "congratulate" the supporters. What are you congratulating them on, their cheering ability? Mind numbing

Kreuze_missile go back to that thread you made on bay 13 about how Caltank are going to a prem and how you will destroy us, and all the other crap threads you make week after week


that's embarrassing

 

[Xavi6]

Woke up this smiling with a massive smile on my face

That was sensational, I've not experienced an atmosphere like it in Subi before. I though we would get flogged when they kicked the first three but the fact that we turned it around sums up the character this season.

I thought that last quarter would never end!

 

[Obeanie1]

I never understood why people come on opposition forums to "congratulate" the supporters. What are you congratulating them on, their cheering ability? Mind numbing

Believe it or not some Blues supporters on here have a bit of class and are humble in defeat. Kudos to them.

As for you, well your posting history speaks for itself.

I'm guessing you will be getting plenty of ribbing from your mates this week.

 

[Prem87]

Do we play Geelong on the Friday night or Saturday night?

 

[swannies]

Do we play Geelong on the Friday night or Saturday night?

Saturday 2:10pm EST, I think, so around lunch time in Perth.

 

[Beloved]

Just wanted to come over say a big congratulations. We can piss and moan about the umpires until the cows come home but the fact remains that we still had to play a game of football. One team played the better match, and one team is going to the Preliminary Finals. That just about says it all.

Congratulations.

 

[Tassieboy]

Saturday 2:10pm EST, I think, so around lunch time in Perth.

Yep 2:20 EST.