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AFL Queensland - 2010 Season
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Well, Chikka considering our personal challenge is still on I am about to get two points closer (or maybe 2 further away).
Vultures v Thunder: The Thunder were sensational last week but the 'travel bug' is an issue for them. The Vultures are at the top of their form at the moment and Coorparoo ground is a slight advantage over the Thunder. The Vultures to ruin the party and get up in a good contest.
Sharks v Panthers: The Sharks last 6 weeks have been nothing special, but without gun forward Hughes for some of that time their goal-kicking ability has been limited. Am sure they would like to take better form into the finals. The Panthers have been very solid all year and recent form suggests they are right up there. With Tangles back the Panthers grow an extra leg, but the Sharks at home have the wood over the Panthers and I think the Sharks will find a way to win this one (on neutral ground I reckon the Panthers would get up)
Vultures v Thunder: The Thunder were sensational last week but the 'travel bug' is an issue for them. The Vultures are at the top of their form at the moment and Coorparoo ground is a slight advantage over the Thunder. The Vultures to ruin the party and get up in a good contest.
Sharks v Panthers: The Sharks last 6 weeks have been nothing special, but without gun forward Hughes for some of that time their goal-kicking ability has been limited. Am sure they would like to take better form into the finals. The Panthers have been very solid all year and recent form suggests they are right up there. With Tangles back the Panthers grow an extra leg, but the Sharks at home have the wood over the Panthers and I think the Sharks will find a way to win this one (on neutral ground I reckon the Panthers would get up)
I watched Hughes last week and that ankle is really giving him trouble. For that reason I think Siders to win.
chikka ferguson
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All square over the week end Oddball.Panthers sensational today and Sharks very undisciplined.Reports to Fowler,James and looks like season ending injurys to Obrien and Wise.No love for each other at Southport.Payne best for Sharks by country mile.Be interesting if Mclaren is picked up on video for striking ( 2 times) even though 2 umpires saw it.Sharks had 1st use of a 6 goal breeze and trailed by 9 points at qtr time.2nd qtr was all Panthers and game over.
drama5
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very good observation, and i can tell u theres more than just the young guys looking around. Cant keep trying to buy premierships forever and i think a big lesson is going to be learnt at the sharks this year. but wat ive been reading on this site alot is that its the arrogance of the players which is completly wrong. The playing group are quality blokes, its the club and coaching staff who are to blame. way to much emphasis put on their big recruits and "possesions" which has just created players playing for themselves.
It has been Southport culture to always bang up the teenagers in finals and i truely hope that Fowler get whats coming.
Southport will never learn. They will never go at any of the older heads because they now they will chinned.
Well done Panthers.
footyfanatic1
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Panthers outran and out-enthused Southport yesterday.
Fowler is only a teenager himself isn't he? Still go and win the footy young fella, like Bell did time and time again. He was very impressive yesterday.
Some big names hurt yesterday - Gough has to be the biggest doesn't he? Wise, Vearing, Obrien, all the progressing teams lost a big name.
What is the go with Bonney taking dives all the time? I watched him a few times run over to a Southport player and then dive forward. I understand he is trying to win a free kick but it a blight on the game. He is a very good player, he doesn't need to bother with this stuff.
Interesting 2nd week coming up.
BTW who her the Morningside gooses on the balcony, not a good look for the club.
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The vultures did enough to beat the thunder yesterday, they had a bit more class in the end. Ithink Tommy Tarrant might have a case to answer for at the tribunal as well. He put a good hip and shoulder on and it was a bit high and late, something might come out of that
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Travelled to Giffin Park yesterday (to fulfill a promise to watch Daryl White go around again). Tried once before this season - strangely enough when the same 2 teams were playing, but DJ didn't play that day. Must admit, I've really enjoyed my 2 QAFL games & will be back next year.
Thought the result of about 5 goals was fair (or if anything flattered NT). Mt Gravatt seemed bigger & stronger in virtually all positions. How NT managed to get within 6 points early in the last was a bit of a mystery - full credit to them - but Mt G with too many weapons.
DJ didn't get a lot of ball, but silky skills when he did. Managed 1 typical "extendo-arm" grab which brought back memories. Thought the kid on him - Kossack - did a pretty ok job & hopefully learnt a thing or 2 about body position etc.
Really liked 39 (Schultz) & no 50 (no name in record) for Mt G. No 50 played very, very well last game I watched too. Thought 37 did ok too at CHB.
Having a soft spot for underdogs, I must admit I payed closer attention to NT. Ewing at FF did ok for a midget - 6 goals. Reckon Tyrrel had about 10 marks in the first 1/4 (Is he "son of" Buff Tyrell?). Skinner had patches, but not as good as last time. Thought the Skinner look-a-like No 18 (Mitchell) showed a thing or 2.
Last game which NT won, Roberts at CHB cleaned up. Yesterday MT G seemed to try and take him wide & up the ground to get him out of possy. Thought it worked.
Can't leave without comment on the 2 number 11's. Thought both had pretty ordinary games. NT guy with size & physique needs be stronger at it & MtG guy with lapses in discipline & maybe 6+ individual turnovers which the Vulture fans I was near weren't pleased about.
Finally - very poor form at Giffin Park with no BBQ
Was looking forward to something along the lines of a Wagyu Burger they offer at Mt Gravatt
Thought the result of about 5 goals was fair (or if anything flattered NT). Mt Gravatt seemed bigger & stronger in virtually all positions. How NT managed to get within 6 points early in the last was a bit of a mystery - full credit to them - but Mt G with too many weapons.
DJ didn't get a lot of ball, but silky skills when he did. Managed 1 typical "extendo-arm" grab which brought back memories. Thought the kid on him - Kossack - did a pretty ok job & hopefully learnt a thing or 2 about body position etc.
Really liked 39 (Schultz) & no 50 (no name in record) for Mt G. No 50 played very, very well last game I watched too. Thought 37 did ok too at CHB.
Having a soft spot for underdogs, I must admit I payed closer attention to NT. Ewing at FF did ok for a midget - 6 goals. Reckon Tyrrel had about 10 marks in the first 1/4 (Is he "son of" Buff Tyrell?). Skinner had patches, but not as good as last time. Thought the Skinner look-a-like No 18 (Mitchell) showed a thing or 2.
Last game which NT won, Roberts at CHB cleaned up. Yesterday MT G seemed to try and take him wide & up the ground to get him out of possy. Thought it worked.
Can't leave without comment on the 2 number 11's. Thought both had pretty ordinary games. NT guy with size & physique needs be stronger at it & MtG guy with lapses in discipline & maybe 6+ individual turnovers which the Vulture fans I was near weren't pleased about.
Finally - very poor form at Giffin Park with no BBQ
Was looking forward to something along the lines of a Wagyu Burger they offer at Mt Gravatt
chikka ferguson
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They were well behaved compared to the Southport ferals on the balcony blaming the umps instead of blaming their own players who sniped and back chatted all game.
One quote has to be mentioned after Fowler was dragged." you will not need a shower Mr Fowler as you have just had a bath"
Bell and young ruckman in Hickey were outstanding.Hickey did not have a spell until 2 mins to go after Gough injured after 10 mins.
footyfanatic1
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Being an impartial viewer of the game i'd have to say the Southport people blaming the umps were sour grapes and the sourer the better i say.......those morningside blokes were acting like w#nkers for the first half. I had to leave the area.
Haha good call on fowler. Big effort rucking all day, although Putt is not the most imposing ruckman. Might be different against Head or Knobel though. Do morningside have another ruckman? They haven't needed one for so long, its hard to think a good ruckman wouldve waited around for big Goughy to fall over, doesn't happen too often.
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Boys, why so negitive on the young blokes? Fowler has been a model player through out his playing days to date, I dont think he has had any problems with reports since he has been playing, I am not sure how Tom Bell played (hopefully better that in the 21's game) but for players to want to have a crack at him off the ball, this is certinaly not needed at any level of footy, but then again it is hard for me to understand as it is not in the Fowler type style of play. I must admit I did not see the incident mentioned and I hope that his clean record goes in his favour when the tribunal meets, as he is a good type of kid who is trying to make his way at the sharks after the disapointment of the GC experiance.
We are at the business end of the season an therfore the intesity goes up a notch or two. As another post points out it is going to be a very interesting three weeks ahead - this season has certainly been a cracker with not much seperating the current final four sides, for a punt on the outcome the odds on sportsbet are worth having a look at, some pretty good value and reward if you can pick the winner. Good luck to all.
chikka ferguson
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Are you saying Fowler played better than Bell in the state 21's?Fowler got off as well as James.No mention of Mclaren on net so assume his misdemeanor was missed by all.Would appreciate ThunderDocs report on Nt game.Any reports or incidents out of game Doc?
Any reason given Fowler not signed up by Gold Coast?
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Fowler is a good spirited kid who is passionate about the game and all its about - a whack to the bread basket is hardly malicious. Pleased he is clear to play. Don't write the Sharkys off - it only takes a week to turn it all around - the good sides can. Bell is a fine talent and bloke as well - lets get joy out of watching all these kids develop Chikka rather than writing territorial rhetoric. To much joy in cutting others down on here. To many pure people forgetting how they became who they are - be it good or bad - we all have skeletons.
May the quality footy continue and this weekends game be as spirited as last weeks.
Labrador at Cooke Murphy - big job as a rule
Sharks at Fankhauser always a tough one
chikka ferguson
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Notice on the dvd game of NT and Vultures that Gilliland was the runner.A return this week on the cards?
thunderdoc
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I would think that highly unlikely. Gilliland is a very bright young lad who would not put his long term future at risk. Mt Gravatt were the better side on the weekend but I don't think the other 3 teams should hold any great fears on the weekend's form.
Jared Ilett broke his jaw in the last quarter, nothing illegal just him continuing to go hard at the ball. Dean Staunton concussed from a late hit and couldn't play any of the last almost 2 quarters !! A very spirited effort by the Thunder boys who really had a dig.
Good luck to the remaining 4 teams - my tip at this stage would be the Siders pending the fitness of their ruckman !
Doc, to suggest that the other side's have nothing to fear from the Vultures underestimates just how good the contest was at Coorparoo and how well the NT boys played. A tough contest which was more than worthy of an Elimination final, IMHO.
The Vultures biggest concern will be how they come up next week as it was a very solid hitout and I'm sure there were some very sore boys on both sides on Monday.
The loss (possible) of Vearing will hurt the Vultures, and as none of us should be surprised not one of the reported Sharks got weeks. The loss (possible) of Wise and O'Brien for the Sharks next week shapes as a big task for the Sharks. A huge contest in the making.
Personally, I think it would be great if the Sharks got out in straight sets, but that's a challenge which will not sit kindly with the Sharks.
Hard to tell what the Tigers v Panthers result will be. A good contest we hope!
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chikka ferguson
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You would think the Sharks coaching staff will ensure the players do not back chat the umpire this week and behind the play rubbish ensuring the clash with the Vultures will be closely fought out right to the end.Their attack on the football will be vicious I assume,legally.
I am tipping Southport to hit back ( their football culture will get them home ) and Morningside in another tight one.Cannot see Labrador being undisciplined as per Sharks last week
thunderdoc
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Here is a scary thought Chikka, i agree with your tips for the weekend
Sharks to bounce back, Payne to step up in Wise's abscence.
Panthers to succeed despite the large cloud over Goughy. There are a few Panthers players that get under the opposition's skin so I can see how teams' disicpline falls away. Don't be surprised if Labrador lose the plot as well if things don't go their way ! Siders have a good mix of players who share the workload
Very hard to think about the weekends games when I am watching the Saints give the Cats something to think about. What about Rooey and Koz, even that 'dud' Milne is going OK. Go Saints!!
As for the QAFL:
Sharks v Vultures: Hard to pick, Wise named but the mail is he won't play, Carmody and O'Brien out will hurt, however the loss of Vearing will significantly impact the way the Vultures attack from the back half. The Vultures are on a roll and the Sharks are having internal ego issues, but on the rebound at home will make them dangerous. I think momentum is important and the Vultures to go through in a great contest.
Tigers v Panthers: Will the Panthers cope without Goughy? How will the old bodies in the Tigers deal with the week off, do they need the break or need the work? The Panthers are in 2009 form, but will be tested by the Tigers 'talls' without Gough. Going for the Tigers, because it's down there, in a very hard fought contest.
Best of luck to all the 'legends' playing for Caloundra in the GF - go Mitch, Ryano, Jakey and the Clarkeys
As for the QAFL:
Sharks v Vultures: Hard to pick, Wise named but the mail is he won't play, Carmody and O'Brien out will hurt, however the loss of Vearing will significantly impact the way the Vultures attack from the back half. The Vultures are on a roll and the Sharks are having internal ego issues, but on the rebound at home will make them dangerous. I think momentum is important and the Vultures to go through in a great contest.
Tigers v Panthers: Will the Panthers cope without Goughy? How will the old bodies in the Tigers deal with the week off, do they need the break or need the work? The Panthers are in 2009 form, but will be tested by the Tigers 'talls' without Gough. Going for the Tigers, because it's down there, in a very hard fought contest.
Best of luck to all the 'legends' playing for Caloundra in the GF - go Mitch, Ryano, Jakey and the Clarkeys
Snorkle
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Chikka,
Is it your footy judgement or your fear of the Vultures that has you tipping the Sharks this week, surley with eight straight the Vultures are the real deal and although Southport are at home the form should dictate the outcome of this game, my only thought on this result is that unless the Vultures have not prepared themselves via their selected side with runners around the football at the stopages and within the forward line, the Sharks may have an edge in being able to shut the ball down going forward and on the rebound the Sharks play their best game against all commers, time will tell, and if I am right, this game will come down to who can recover the quickest from the round one contests of the final series played last week. Young, quick legs will be the key to this game.
chikka ferguson
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Agree with you that I do not want to play the Vultures again this year as their list is super and a very hard to beat on any given day,as per remaining teams left in final series.
In saying that,I just feel Southport will be on the rebound factor after last week.I have never ever seen Southport implode like they did against the Panthers.Call it a once off,ego or whatever but you would assume it will not happen today.
In punting terms,FAVOURITES get rolled and Mt Gravatt are odds on according to BirdBet.
On the other hand I wouldn't be surprised if Vultures win easy.
chikka ferguson
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Panthers are no way near last years form oddball.The smell is in the air though.Good on your Saints
Ditto to all x eagle boys playing for Caloundra and Gibbo playing for Coorparoo ( Can he win back to back Best on Ground Medals ).
Is Gough not playing?Will Panthers play Lillico?Or is their another x factor on Panthers sideline tomorrow?All may be revealed after tomorrows close fought final
chikka ferguson
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Footy judgement was right for a change Snorkle.Southports 4 young replacements were tremendous.Young legs.
Matt Payne is the Chris Judd of this comp.Sensational yesterday.
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