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[SC_Power]

Well, we now know RedBullRacing is Ken in disguise

I actually thought they were Tredders. Need to spend some time down at Alberton to learn about the club.

 

[Fizzler]

Chalk it up as a loss tbh, that way I can't be disappointed. We're yet to play in QLD this year and this is exactly why we needed to really put teams to the sword when we had the chance (specifically Hawthorn and West Coast) and not completely shit the bed in the losses we did have. Alas, that's Port Adelaide under Ken and I'm foolish for expecting anything different. Bears by 54 (I said the same thing in Round 1 and we ended up winning by that much lel).

 

[Dutchy5150]

Not sure if people are joking here but some of us might not be old enough to remember John Butcher.

Lucky bastards.

 

[portly]

I would be very surprised if Jonas was left out.

 

[afl2004]

2 weeks until this game

 

[Expat power]

There is something about the makeup of this 22 that just scares me. Its got some real plodders in the bottom 3-4 slots and a defence that features no defenders that are strong in their own right.

I reckon Cameron is the one who gets hold of us. Hipwood for some reason does * all except for when he plays us.

Bergman will be on a tall so we are gonna go back to the well on that tactic.

Burton did a fantastic job on Cameron last time we played them. Hopefully Aliir and McKensie being back will mean Bergman can go back on the wing where he belongs.

 

[PowerLil]

I would be very surprised if Jonas was left out.

The send off yesterday was very odd.

 

[EskimoPAFC]

We've won this game 2 of the last 3 years, have handled the week off atrociously, and then lost to a side that's lost this game.

So honestly who gives a ****. I dont think winning or losing this game has any impact on our % chance of winning the flag

 

[Rigs]

Dixon won’t play
McKenzie more than likely will come in

 

[PowerBaz]

Excuse my ignorance. Who is that

Kane Mitchell

 

[PowerBaz]

I’d say Marshall to miss 3 easy shots and cost us the game. Or we win, or draw.

 

[240volt]

How dare you. It’s the great man John Butcher himself.

Great man? throw him in with Pittard and Moore and you have the draft from hell.

 

[240volt]

I’d be happier if it was a day game, I think our chances improve massively over a night game.
Night games bring back bad memories (dogs final) day game good memories (Richmond final).

 

[JimmyBC]

The game is Saturday night apparently, so if we lose we fly back Sunday & have the shortest turnaround of everybody.

Brisbane & Port both wanted a day game.

 

[Holden Hillbilly]

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 First qualifying final Collingwood v Melbourne at the MCG, 7.20pm AEST​

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 First elimination final Carlton v Sydney at the MCG, 7.50pm AEST
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Second elimination final St Kilda v Greater Western Sydney at the MCG, 3.20pm AEST

Second qualifying final
Brisbane v Port Adelaide at the Gabba, 7.25pm AEST

 

[Del165198]

The game is Saturday night apparently, so if we lose we fly back Sunday & have the shortest turnaround of everybody.

Brisbane & Port both wanted a day game.

"No, **** Youse" - Gollum McLachlan (why is that guy still there, btw? Didn't he announce his replacement 6 months ago?)

 

[TeeKray]

HUMIDITY

 

[jdeezy]

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 First qualifying final Collingwood v Melbourne at the MCG, 7.20pm AEST​

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 First elimination final Carlton v Sydney at the MCG, 7.50pm AEST
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Second elimination final St Kilda v Greater Western Sydney at the MCG, 3.20pm AEST

Second qualifying final
Brisbane v Port Adelaide at the Gabba, 7.25pm AEST

Looking ahead and based on how it's been most years previously that should mean if we lose we host the Semi on Saturday night and if we win we host the Prelim on the Friday, but knowing the AFL they'll probably find a way to change it.

 

[Duck Farmer]

Of course Carlton get Friday night.

 

[powerrrrrrrrrrrr]

What rubbish, too 4 should always get the Thursday/Friday slot to ensure the longest break time.

Instead not only is it a night game and can’t return on the day, it’s also the least recovery if we’re headed for a semi. Ridiculous but not unexpected

 

[JimmyBC]

Looking ahead and based on how it's been most years previously that should mean if we lose we host the Semi on Saturday night and if we win we host the Prelim on the Friday, but knowing the AFL they'll probably find a way to change it.

Friday night @ the Gee sportin' capitale of the worldery etc.

 

[TeeKray]

What rubbish, too 4 should always get the Thursday/Friday slot to ensure the longest break time.

Instead not only is it a night game and can’t return on the day, it’s also the least recovery if we’re headed for a semi. Ridiculous but not unexpected

Honestly, who cares?

If we win the QF and lose the PF they'll be complaining that the break was too long and they lost touch.

There's no Goldilocks days off formula, it's just another excuse. Go out and win and forget about how many days you had off.

 

[Powertron]

I know a lot on here suffer from PTSD and can’t get past the Hinkley effect but heck me the negativity is next level.

There is one team in the 8 with bona fide premiership credentials (Melbourne). The rest it’s all new and everyone (including us) has significant flaws.

Get excited, get positive, we can win this thing!

 

[Doctor Feel]

I know a lot on here suffer from PTSD and can’t get past the Hinkley effect but * me the negativity is next level.

There is one team in the 8 with bona fide premiership credentials (Melbourne). The rest it’s all new and everyone (including us) has significant flaws.

Get excited, get positive, we can win this thing!

No

 

[Duck Farmer]

I know a lot on here suffer from PTSD and can’t get past the Hinkley effect but * me the negativity is next level.

There is one team in the 8 with bona fide premiership credentials (Melbourne). The rest it’s all new and everyone (including us) has significant flaws.

Get excited, get positive, we can win this thing!

Don't you find it a bit scary?