Preview Changes VS Hawks - Elimination Final @ MCG Friday 6th Sep 7:40pm

[ScragCity]

I'd prefer everyone thought we were going to lose. It's our best preparation.

I doubt Mitchell and the players will be as arrogant as the fans, unfortunately.

 

[mattwa]

I doubt Mitchell and the players will be as arrogant as the fans, unfortunately.

Worst supporters in the comp. Bunch of arrogant flogs

 

[Boristown]

They're using their Norf game as a reason they should win easily if it is wet

If only you could play against witches hats every time it rained.

 

[cleveland]

Few bitey hawk supporters on their board. Wow wee. Few ok ones though. I guess every board is the same

 

[BIG_BONTS]

Few bitey hawk supporters on their board. Wow wee. Few ok ones though. I guess every board is the same

Except this one. Fairest supporters in the land. Kind hearted. Beautiful

 

[go_sports_team]

Yeeeaaaahhhh made the mistake of having a peek on their board. Seems to be more time spent patting themselves on the back and discussing how awesome they are than actually discussing the upcoming game. Are we too broken as supporters for such carry on and chest beating? Or are they just a bunch of simple fairweather campaigners?

 

[TheScriptorWL]

Yeeeaaaahhhh made the mistake of having a peek on their board. Seems to be more time spent patting themselves on the back and discussing how awesome they are than actually discussing the upcoming game. Are we too broken as supporters for such carry on and chest beating? Or are they just a bunch of simple fairweather campaigners?

Some(Not all) seem stuck in their opinions about the game and are often unwilling to participate in any sort of discussion with opposition supporters. And Yeah, some of them are obnoxious AF. But I can't hold it against most of them for being excited. it's been a while since they could actually be proud of their Football club and their performances.

 

[TylerDurden]

Some(Not all) seem stuck in their opinions about the game and they seem unwilling to partake in any discussion with opposition supporters .Yeah, some of them are obnoxious AF. But I can't hold it against most of them for being excited. it's been a while since they could actually be proud of their Football and their performances.

That's being generous.

We've been dogshit for 6 years.

 

[lachy]

Only change West or Harmes for VDM

 

[doggiesin08]

Not too worried about their recent form. It goes out the window when finals start just like the Eagles in 2016 who had won 9 of their last 10.

 

[TiAn_]

Last time the Hawks won a final it had only been 10 years since Essendon had won a final.

 

[geoffjennings79]

In: the spirit of John Schultz to guide the team to victory.

I suspect Bevo will probably touch on John's passing pre-game, without focussing too much on it, he was certainly emotional the other week when discussing John was in hospital.

 

[Dogs 13]

That's being generous.

We've been dogshit for 6 years.

Must have been torture, so many years of struggle. Those poor 9 year olds who’ve never experienced the elation of a flag

 

[Canters]

Ironic that John Schultz number 14 jumper now has Riley West as its current custodian.....is that an omen that Riley will play on Friday night???

 

[TheScriptorWL]

West should have a spot in the Elimination. He's just one of those player that is just annoying to have to worry about. Can bop up from anywhere and snap a stupid one and he applies a similar style of pressure as VDM. His VFL numbers this week weren't setting the world on fire, however his work this season in the seniors should make it a no-brainer.

 

[perro_loco]

West should have a spot in the Elimination. He's just one of those player that is just annoying to have to worry about. Can bop up from anywhere and snap a stupid one and he applies a similar style of pressure as VDM. His VFL numbers this week weren't setting the world on fire, however his work this season in the seniors should make it a no-brainer.

Only on chage. West in Jones out. If VSM unfit, then Harmes is in.

 

[Rookie]

Yeeeaaaahhhh made the mistake of having a peek on their board. Seems to be more time spent patting themselves on the back and discussing how awesome they are than actually discussing the upcoming game. Are we too broken as supporters for such carry on and chest beating? Or are they just a bunch of simple fairweather campaigners?

They're excited after years of being, as Tyler said, dogshit. No shit team is guaranteed to improve (see North) but their improvement has happened earlier than even their most optimistic fans might have expected. And they're playing great football. Their forum gives off the same vibes we had around here in 2015 - it's a pretty exciting place to be as a fan.

 

[grassman75]

Some(Not all) seem stuck in their opinions about the game and are often unwilling to participate in any sort of discussion with opposition supporters. And Yeah, some of them are obnoxious AF. But I can't hold it against most of them for being excited. it's been a while since they could actually be proud of their Football club and their performances.

It’s been 9 years after a 3 peat….they can rot in hell….i hate them

 

[adogsfan5]

West for VDM.

Arty keeps spot.

If wet, Harmes for O’Donnell.

 

[Optimistic Dog]

Selection is tough I could make a case for all the following to play who were not in the round 23 team.

West, Buku, Harmes, Sanders

I think only West comes in probably for VDM. You cannot play both Treloar and VDM if both passed fit and risk both breaking down. VDM is a bit of a whipping boy here but he is stiff to miss having played all season.

 

[maddog37]

It’s been 9 years after a 3 peat….they can rot in hell….i hate them

They were one of the most helpful and supportive groups on bigfooty during our 2016 finals run imho.

 

[Doggy]

I have now seen a grand total of 1 website / YouTube prediction picking the dogs. Absolutely everyone says game of the week but of course they win

 

[ScragCity]

I have now seen a grand total of 1 website / YouTube prediction picking the dogs. Absolutely everyone says game of the week but of course they win

Well they're obviously not putting their money where their mouth is, given that we are the betting favourites.

 

[ScragCity]

Squiggle has us as a 55% chance of winning and the market is similar to that. It's a genuine coin flip game imo, which makes it very exciting for neutrals. There's a bit more drama with a Hawks win, given their 0-5 start to the season, their unexpected rise with a young side etc. I can see why most neutrals would be cheering for a Hawks win. Thankfully for us the predictions and desires of fans will have no impact on the outcome. Whatever happens, it's a massively exciting first week of finals and I'm so grateful that our club will be a part of it.

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

In: the spirit of John Schultz to guide the team to victory.

I suspect Bevo will probably touch on John's passing pre-game, without focussing too much on it, he was certainly emotional the other week when discussing John was in hospital.

I wonder when the funeral will be. I'm sure Bevo and some of the boys would like to attend but the timing might not allow them to.