Game Day AFL Finals 2024 - Match discussion party thread

[Drakescoffeecake]

If the game was in the balance, do you think Butters would have gone off?

Clearly he wouldve because of his serious rib injury that is keeping him out for weeks... oh wait

 

[El Doederino]

Clearly he wouldve because of his serious rib injury that is keeping him out for weeks... oh wait

Similarly, if he was dominating and racking up the stats at the time, do you think he would have found a way to keep going?

 

[SugarShane]

If the game was in the balance, do you think Butters would have gone off?

If the game is in the balance it might be worth the risk knowing he'd have a week off if they won. As it stood, better to sub him off so that he's fit for this week.

We all laughed when they played an underdone Rozee in the first Showdown which cost him more weeks.

 

[PeterSalt]

They were only 20 points down at half time

Watching the mood and the effort after half time it was like they just put the cue in the rack

 

[George Kramer]

If the game was in the balance, do you think Butters would have gone off?

Down 3 goals weren’t they?

I think no way does he come off unless they were concerned about his injury and no way he would have come off half time in a final if he didn’t believe he was injured. It’s ridiculous to suggest he would just light heartedly decide to sit out half a final.

 

[Drakescoffeecake]

Down 3 goals weren’t they?

I think no way does he come off unless they were concerned about his injury and no way he would have come off half time in a final if he didn’t believe he was injured. It’s ridiculous to suggest he would just light heartedly decide to sit out half a final.

Rib injuries are generally not 4 day injuries. I think there were more factors at play than just a "rib" injury.

 

[TubbsFarquhar]

After what happened to Petracca, clubs and players are going to be highly cautious of any hits to the ribs.

If there's any Port player who deserves to cop the Pea heart jibe, it's their captain.

 

[kirky]

That's what I am thinking but I was wrong last week. History says it eventually comes undone for a team like Hawks.

I think if the Hawks are in it at half time they should be alright but I'm worried Port could start well and get some confidence.

Actually since 2014, only 10 of the 18 Qualifying Losers have got thru, 8 didn’t.

 

[George Kramer]

Rib injuries are generally not 4 day injuries. I think there were more factors at play than just a "rib" injury.

“I think” I’d stop there

 

[Mr_Moogle]

They were only 20 points down at half time

Watching the mood and the effort after half time it was like they just put the cue in the rack

Cats kicked on in the early part of the third and Port's players just gave up. It was the kind of effort I'd expect from a team outside the 8 playing a dead rubber at the end of the season.

 

[Geoffa32]

Port paying $2.33. Just put $50 on it.

Have this feeling they are going to win. Not through their own quality, but Hawks running out of puff. Allowing Port to do what they do best.....

$2.33 on home deck, can't go past that.


Port win, double my money.
Port lose, it cost me $50 to see em lose and then let the events unfold after two Straight Set losses in a row.

If Ken not sacked/walks, hold the popcorn Mikey.....

 

[CobberRodgers]

Hi guys excuse the intrusion but I have excess level 1 seated tickets for Friday night that I would like to get rid of.

Not having any luck on the Hawks board, thought I’d try here (before the Power board) as I’m sure they’d be situated in the Hawks area.

Happy to get rid of them for under face value at this point if anyone wants to go and watch some footy.

If anyone is keen shoot me a PM.

Once again sorry for the intrusion, thanks.

 

[Scorpus]

Huge win for Sydney with Callum Mills

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Callum Mills

Age

27

Ht

188cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

18.2

5star

K

10.8

4star

HB

7.4

5star

M

5.3

5star

T

2.6

4star

CL

0.6

3star

D

18.4

4star

K

11.5

4star

HB

6.9

4star

M

5.4

5star

T

3.4

4star

CL

1.4

4star

D

17.0

5star

K

9.4

4star

HB

7.6

5star

M

4.4

4star

T

2.8

5star

CL

1.2

4star

ruled out of the prelim.

Reckon he's played terribly this year

 

[kirky]

Huge win for Sydney with Callum Mills ruled out of the prelim.

Reckon he's played terribly this year

Seems a bit harsh as he has only played 7 games and only back since R19.

 

[Scorpus]

Seems a bit harsh as he has only played 7 games and only back since R19.

Came back underdone and reckon his inclusion has hurt the Swans more than helped

 

[pjcrows]

Port will come out hot on Friday. It's a question of 4 quarters. I think it'll be close.

 

[I Lost My Keays]

On Facebook, 7News posted a picture where the Port Adelaide cheer squad are looking for ideas for their banner.

Someone posted this:
Hawks are on fire , but Kenny is great.
Buses leave at 3QT so don't be late.

 

[skam85]

“I think” I’d stop there

drakes thinking, there's a first for everything

 

[skam85]

Huge win for Sydney with Callum Mills

14

Callum Mills

Age

27

Ht

188cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

18.2

5star

K

10.8

4star

HB

7.4

5star

M

5.3

5star

T

2.6

4star

CL

0.6

3star

D

18.4

4star

K

11.5

4star

HB

6.9

4star

M

5.4

5star

T

3.4

4star

CL

1.4

4star

D

17.0

5star

K

9.4

4star

HB

7.6

5star

M

4.4

4star

T

2.8

5star

CL

1.2

4star

ruled out of the prelim.

Reckon he's played terribly this year

Good for Taylor Adams who looked like he might have gone back to back GF heartbreaks

 

[Peter Doherty]

Finals eve twist as Port star ruled OUT, young gun gets surprise call-up amid selection heartbreak

Finals eve twist as Port star ruled OUT, young gun gets surprise call-up amid selection heartbreak

www.foxsports.com.au

He's one of their whipping boys, would have preferred a good player out.

 

[GreyCrow]

On Facebook, 7News posted a picture where the Port Adelaide cheer squad are looking for ideas for their banner.

Someone posted this:
Hawks are on fire , but Kenny is great.
Buses leave at 3QT so don't be late.

There are 3 pockets named after Betts
Come watch us go out in straight sets

 

[Pugsley]

Patrick wants to help them

 

[Crow till I die]

Finals eve twist as Port star ruled OUT, young gun gets surprise call-up amid selection heartbreak

Finals eve twist as Port star ruled OUT, young gun gets surprise call-up amid selection heartbreak

www.foxsports.com.au

He's one of their whipping boys, would have preferred a good player out.

If Butters plays, then expect every hawk to be slamming him in the tackle every time he gets the ball. Test those ribs out, negligence if they don't but with Mitchell as the coach, I am sure he will pay attention to even the smallest detail.

 

[jackster83]

Finals eve twist as Port star ruled OUT, young gun gets surprise call-up amid selection heartbreak

Finals eve twist as Port star ruled OUT, young gun gets surprise call-up amid selection heartbreak

www.foxsports.com.au

He's one of their whipping boys, would have preferred a good player out.

With Burton ruled out, they are now extremely light on for running defenders.

They should send Rozee to half back.

 

[Peter Doherty]

If Butters plays, then expect every hawk to be slamming him in the tackle every time he gets the ball. Test those ribs out, negligence if they don't but with Mitchell as the coach, I am sure he will pay attention to even the smallest detail.

He made interesting comments yesterday at his press conference. Mentioned there are rules against targeting of injuries etc, it's not something they will do.

My take is, either they have dotted all their T's, checked the rules and have decided to leave Butters alone, to not risk suspensions.

OR, they have checked the rules and they don't expect suspensions, just fines. So will target him, but aren't broadcasting it.

Anyone know what the rules say?