Game Day AFL Finals 2024 - Match discussion party thread

[AFCCroweater]

My port for the flag bet cash out just went from 98 bucks to 58

Sup with that?

Odds changing rapidly - they were at $7 straight after the match and now out to $10

 

[Geoffa32]

For context - Wines and Horne-Francis said in post-game interviews that Ginnivan's instagram post was specifically used in the rooms by Hinkley as a motivation.

That's fair. No issue using it as a placebo focal point of motivation.

But Hinkley's outburst is pathetic.

Shows how it personally affected him, and how fragile his actual belief in coaching his team to a win is.

 

[pjcrows]

Port are $3.46 right now against the Swans.

 

[Archie87]

For context - Wines and Horne-Francis said in post-game interviews that Ginnivan's instagram post was specifically used in the rooms by Hinkley as a motivation.

Gosh that lot just prove more and more how petty and bitter they are with each day...

 

[Scorpus]

I don't know. They won a final though.

That combined with Hinkley's outburst suggests they are quite a fragile club.

 

[Geoffa32]

Port are $3.46 right now against the Swans.

Good reason for that.

Sydney ain't Hawthorn.



Anyone think they are a chance, get on it though.....

 

[pjcrows]

That combined with Hinkley's outburst suggests they are quite a fragile club.

The fact that they lost three home finals in a row by an average of ten goals suggests they are. But like I said, they're an interesting psychological study.

Which is why it shouldn't surprise anyone if they win against Sydney.

 

[Redline]

For context - Wines and Horne-Francis said in post-game interviews that Ginnivan's instagram post was specifically used in the rooms by Hinkley as a motivation.

Would be poor sportsmanship but if Wines had done what Hinkley did I wouldn't mind it.

I don't like coaches, runners or any official getting involved like that with opposition players. I would of been harsher on McCartney last week. Zero tolerance.

 

[Samcro24]

Good reason for that.

Sydney ain't Hawthorn.



Anyone think they are a chance, get on it though.....

8 in a row vs Sydney or something.

Plus a belting.

3+ odds on a jinx bet. Sure why not.

 

[Scorpus]

I wonder if Port fans liked Hinkley's behaviour

To me, their failure in finals and Hinkley getting rattled by Instagram comments is heavily linked.

Reckon some of the Port fans loved it though

 

[Crow_68]

Say what you want, but imagine having a coach and leaders that defends their players to the hilt.

Yep, very good at creating an ‘us against them’ mentality with unwavering support of his players.

They would have wrapped their arms around Rachele and encouraged him to keep going.

This type of backing may well influence players choosing between us and them.

 

[MrBarry]

For context - Wines and Horne-Francis said in post-game interviews that Ginnivan's instagram post was specifically used in the rooms by Hinkley as a motivation.

It also proves to me that Hinkley told them to target Rankine.

 

[ftmch]

Don't know if anyone's raised it yet but how was Rozee's form getting indignant at the flak they've copped from externals all of this week, like it was completely unreasonable to scrutinise them after an 80 point final loss at home, and your 4th final loss in a row.

A lesson in how to embarrass yourself on national tv.

 

[Geoffa32]

The fact that they lost three home finals in a row by an average of ten goals suggests they are. But like I said, they're an interesting psychological study.

Which is why it shouldn't surprise anyone if they win against Sydney.

For me, tonight's win has more to do with Hawthorn running out of puff than Port actually being good.


A genuine Premiership contender would have buried Hawthorn in the first 30 minutes. Port had all the play and a ridiculous amount I50s and kept Hawthorn goalless.

Yet only 9 points up at 1/4 time.


Port should have won by 10 + goals.

 

[Mr MysteryGuest]

The fact that they lost three home finals in a row by an average of ten goals suggests they are. But like I said, they're an interesting psychological study.

Which is why it shouldn't surprise anyone if they win against Sydney.

They’ll try to spin this game as a turning point

 

[pjcrows]

It also proves to me that Hinkley told them to target Rankine.

No doubt. Our coach doesn't even tag midfielders, let alone knock them out.

 

[TubbsFarquhar]

Port are $3.46 right now against the Swans.

I'm not a betting person, but that is very tempting to jump on.

 

[Samcro24]

I'm not a betting person, but that is very tempting to jump on.

Put your house on it

 

[FR0GGY]

What are they going to pin up in the rooms this week?

 

[Trigger13]

Can see Port beating their bunny Sydney next week if they bring that pressure. Going in as underdogs clearly will suit them too. As will the small SCG for their press.

 

[FR0GGY]

Put your house on it

I’m not a bragger or a gambler but I’m putting all four of my houses on them.

 

[Samcro24]

I’m not a bragger or a gambler but I’m putting all four of my houses on them.

You’ll have 12 houses

 

[Scorpus]

If Port can beat Sydney at the SCG in a final after

1. Getting flogged by Geelong at home in an embarassing display
2. Almost losing to Hawthorn after keeping them goalless for a quarter and a half and needing to use Instagram comments as extra motivation to fire them up for a win

Then fair play to them. It would be Hinkley's best ever finals performance by a mile and well above the norm for his 12 year showing of ability

 

[Geoffa32]

If Port can beat Sydney at the SCG in a final after

1. Getting flogged by Geelong at home in an embarassing display
2. Almost losing to Hawthorn after keeping them goalless for a quarter and a half and needing to use Instagram comments as extra motivation to fire them up for a win

Then fair play to them. It would be Hinkley's best ever finals performance by a mile and well above the norm for his 12 year showing of ability

And Dixon in....


Marshall has to go off for a concussion test if the wind changes.

Can't risk that in a Prelim....

 

[forlols]

No result from any remaining game would surprise me. Port are a chance at a flag here.