Cats vs Pies round 24

[doofdoof]

I can see the Cats looking to atone for this week and make a statement that they are still a contender. Collingwood could well have a down game.

Considering tipping the Cats

 

[crazywildhorse]

Will Hawthorn finish 2nd?

 

[DTRAIN87]

If Geelong loses and they whip the suns this is possible. Needs to be a combination of about 100 points in Collingwood/Hawthorn's favour.

 

[mytym]

Maybe the AFL thought that Geelong would struggle to make the top 4 this year, and really, if a few of their close wins went the other way, that would've been the case.

Agreed. I think the AFL, much like myself, expected Geelong to just scrape in/miss out on the 8 when the fixture was devised. Whoever plays will be going at it 100%, so it's vitally important that the coaches take steps to ensure their important players don't jeopardise the finals.

 

[dan warna]

Grand Final preview IMO.

psychological edge for whoever wins this.

 

[piespremiers2011]

I think the first 3 quarters will be a bit of a shoot out as intensity wil be down a bit, but if the game is close near the end then we might just get the game that we all hoped for!

 

[nohairandfair]

Both teams won't be giving anything away tactically... and why would they.

Expect bruise-free football that provides no insight into a potential rematch in the finals.

 

[KissmeRobbo]

It's a...

 

[Art Corvelay]

Hasn't Malthouse already said a couple of weeks he's not expecting either side to take it too seriously? What's the point of busting your ass when Top 2 is sown up and you have a final campaign starting the next week?

I'm expecting a shootout that won't see much physical punishment dealt out.

 

[black_spankie]

expect to see 36 players on the field all wearing those blow-up sumo suits for the ultimate in injury avoidance

 

[Matthew2708]

I just want Collingwood to keep their 180+ %.

 

[you pick one]

I'd expect the Cats to have a red hot crack, they need to get some momentum back after a below average few weeks.

This game could really develop if Mooney and Pods start smashing packs.
The Pies would have to respond and it will be game on.

 

[Swooper18]

As far as I can tell from last year, you also dropped Jolly to allow Fraser to get his last game. Other than that, the "not giving two sh*ts" is something you've conjured up over the year to deflect.

Leigh Brown was suspended for his strike on Graham Johncock and missed one game as a result. Jolly did play and kicked a few goals.

 

[Skeppersap]

Maybe the AFL thought that Geelong would struggle to make the top 4 this year, and really, if a few of their close wins went the other way, that would've been the case.

And if some of their close losses went the other way, they would be 22-0!!!!

Stupid comment!

 

[TheYid]

It clearly means more to Geelong, given their supporter base have a persecution complex with the media.

Pot, meet kettle.

A lot of Woods supporters really are playing this game down. I don't blame them. Only one side has beaten them all year. We all know that deep down, they want payback. They will love to go into finals as the true favorite, and if they beat the Cats on Friday, the lid will be off for sure (if it is not already off, filed away in a safe somewhere bound for orbit)

The Pies will win the flag so easily it's not funny.

 

[TheYid]

Grand Final preview IMO.

Maybe....but....as you say...

psychological edge for whoever wins this.

Yep.

 

[GiantForce]

If Geelong loose and the Hawks win decently against the Suns.....Cats might loose 2nd spot

 

[rose jam]

This match will be circle work

 

[KissmeRobbo]

This match will be circle work

It'll look like Halloween with all the witches hats