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

[Sentinel]

And just think one of us will get the chance to p*** either Geelong or Port out of the finals in straight sets...

Make it Geelong, make it Geelong

Both good options - watching Port bow out in straight sets would be brilliant just for the fan fallout relating to the coaching situation.

 

[House_of_Dahl]

Arty V Vanders, and Harmes V West seems like the biggest Q

Edit - I guess McNeil, Gags, Daniel and Macrae could also be in question

 

[RWnBluey]

Arty V Vanders, and Harmes V West seems like the biggest Q

I’d want both Harmes and West in ahead of the other two, especially if it’s going to be wet

 

[Dogs Rule]

I’d want both Harmes and West in ahead of the other two, especially if it’s going to be wet

Also I don't know if I have the strength for some VDM clangers this week. Not this week.

 

[Next Waiting]

Both good options - watching Port bow out in straight sets would be brilliant just for the fan fallout relating to the coaching situation.

Port are going to be very tough this year. They have Butters, Rozee and JHF in the midfield but Wines has been really good this year and Boak still contributes solidly. This is their year to make the most of it as I suspect Wines and Boak decline from next year.

I don't see them going out in straight sets but if they do it it's likely that we'll have to beat them over there (def. the hawks pending). I think that's probably our most difficult assignment.

I hope they beat Geelong so we get to play the Cats at the G and then I'd be happy to meet Port in a GF (at the G) after disposing of one of those Sydney teams up there ...

Us v Port would be a good contest in a GF. And then after we've closed their window we can sign Butters ..... and then the Port coaching fallout...

 

[Next Waiting]

Also I don't know if I have the strength for some VDM clangers this week. Not this week.

Mmmm .. it's give and take. I feel it's a giving week.

 

[House_of_Dahl]

The more I think about it I definitely want Harmes in. He was dominating pre injury.

If Vanders is 100%, then he's almost definitely playing too. He's played every game this year hasn't he?

Be very tough on whoever is out.

 

[Sentinel]

Port are going to be very tough this year. They have Butters, Rozee and JHF in the midfield but Wines has been really good this year and Boak still contributes solidly. This is their year to make the most of it as I suspect Wines and Boak decline from next year.

I don't see them going out in straight sets but if they do it it's likely that we'll have to beat them over there (def. the hawks pending). I think that's probably our most difficult assignment.

I hope they beat Geelong so we get to play the Cats at the G and then I'd be happy to meet Port in a GF (at the G) after disposing of one of those Sydney teams up there ...

Us v Port would be a good contest in a GF. And then after we've closed their window we can sign Butters ..... and then the Port coaching fallout...

I think Port are the best in it right now. If we get past Hawthorn, playing Geelong in Melbourne is easily the best option - rather avoid Port until grand final day (if we get that far, obviously).

 

[grassman75]

I'm getting way ahead of myself but if we win Friday when would our next game likely be?

My partner is pregnant & trying to schedule scans around potential games so I can have my cake & eat it too

You didn't plan that very well did you

 

[geoffjennings79]

Rainfall forecast for Friday has been slightly reduced, but still showers expected late afternoon/early evening.

 

[Bulldog Brent]

Rainfall forecast for Friday has been slightly reduced, but still showers expected late afternoon/early evening.

And 26 degrees!

 

[_Cerberus_]

Rainfall forecast for Friday has been slightly reduced, but still showers expected late afternoon/early evening.

Hopefully the wind drops off a lot by then as well.

 

[Bulldogs85]

Bring on Friday night

 

[PurpJuice]

 

[grassman75]

Bring on Friday night

Was that the worlds smallest violin playing for Hok who haven’t played under lights?

 

[go_sports_team]

Bring on Friday night

Holy crap this gets me pumped up. What a ride. How good is footy.

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

It’s ours to lose

 

[Iamspock]

I particularly like that GWS and Carlton are down the bottom as well.

 

[RWnBluey]

On The Couch Premiership Window.
Interestingly, of the last 19 premiers 19/19 finished above the line (top 6 for defence)
17/19 finished in the window (top 6 offence and defence).
All 3 in the window this year are outside the top 4.

 

[Doggies7]

Bring on Friday night

Someone show me a brick wall RIGHT NOW!

 

[ossie_21]

Someone show me a brick wall RIGHT NOW!

 

[PurpJuice]

Reading the Hawks board, it’s so evident they don’t know anything about our team or watch our games.

They seem to think rain is a disadvantage to us and our tall forward line/defence.

I’m biased, but I’d argue we are the best wet weather team. We made Geelong and GWS look like 2021 north Melbourne in the rain.

Having elite players like Bont and Libba play in the rain only separates their class from midfielders who are good, but not superstars like Jai Newcombe etc.

 

[Dogs Rule]

Rainfall forecast for Friday has been slightly reduced, but still showers expected late afternoon/early evening.

It's Melbourne, so with five days to go, the forecast still has about 15 changes to go so stay tuned for a balmy 27 and all of us rocking up in shorts or something.

 

[stevieg1969]

Even on SEN’s The Run Home stated the Hoks would be doing a rain dance because of their results v the Pies and Norf. Not a mention of our wins v the Plastics or the Cats both at their home ground.

 

[Dogs Rule]

Reading the Hawks board, it’s so evident they don’t know anything about our team or watch our games.

They seem to think rain is a disadvantage to us and our tall forward line/defence.

I’m biased, but I’d argue we are the best wet weather team. We made Geelong and GWS look like 2021 north Melbourne in the rain.

Having elite players like Bont and Libba play in the rain only separates their class from midfielders who are good, but not superstars like Jai Newcombe etc.

They think our 22 is made up of three tall forwards. Thats good. Hope their club does the same and they prepare for three and the other 19 are off the leash.

It's a bit of a giggle this whole rain stuff. Any decent judge would go back and have a look at how good we are and have been this year in a wet weather scrap. Bring it on. Whatever the conditions. Wet, dry, hot, cold, who cares?