Preview Elimination Final: West Coast vs Essendon, Perth Stadium, Thursday 05/09/19 @ 8:10 PM AEST

[srobbo]

If its west coast well atleast we had a win over there last week, so the lads will be feeling good about themselves from that angle.

 

[MiguelM]

I’m really conflicted. If bulldogs win were off to Perth with no chance. But if bulldogs loose hawks season is still alive. So in choosing between the preservation of my team, or seeing Hawthorn fail, I have to say - go doggies.

But if Tigers lose and Dogs win we play Tigers.

 

[Milanista28]

I'd take being competitive in a final as a step forward at this stage.

 

[MiguelM]

I'd take being competitive in a final as a step forward at this stage.

^^ This. Any of the teams we may meet could blow us away & We can beat anyone at our best.

Finals, you have to bring it or a massive loss awaits.

We are as much a chance to win first game as anyone. At least we are a chance, 8 teams won't be playing!

 

[rumply]

 

[vast]

I'd take being competitive in a final as a step forward at this stage.

I dont expect us to win regardless of who we play. Though I would have liked our chances against the pies relatively speaking.

But we.have no excuses for not being competitive. Even though I worry about what west coast could do to us....

 

[vast]

 

[Cold Sober]

Stranger things have happened, why not v The Pies week 2.

 

[rumply]

Stranger things have happened, why not v The Pies week 2.

Absolutely. I've got no real fears about a trip west, we won there recently, Eagles aren't in killer form, other than probably Clarkson who else would you want coaching against them. The only team I really wouldn't want to face week one is the Tigers, I couldn't see that ending well.

 

[fishardansin]

I love being positive. However, the most likely outcome is Essendon going to WA or Sydney and getting pumped away from him in a humiliating way. Just like the loss to Sydney a few years ago and Adelaide a few years before that.

Having 90% of our supporter watching the game on a screen. Then turning the screen off before 3/4 time with a resignation that is soon replaced by enthusiasm for the change of seasons. That is shite.

 

[Runk]

I see us copping another legit interstate flogging in the 1st week of the finals. I.e Adelaide, Sydney.

100%

 

[lenny2013]

Let's go crows & lions today!

 

[calyam]

We are one of the weakest final sides in the past two decades, with a percentage well south of one hundred. As fans we shouldn't feel confident against anyone. But surely a trip West with a hostile crowd and three umpires gunning for a home victory is the worst possible matchup.

 

[YEMOC NAYR]

We are one of the weakest final sides in the past two decades, with a percentage well south of one hundred. As fans we shouldn't feel confident against anyone. But surely a trip West with a hostile crowd and three umpires gunning for a home victory is the worst possible matchup.

I'd rather a trip west than playing the Tigers at the G. We'd get absolutely mauled. We always do vs them... our game doesn't stand up to their pressure.

 

[Fridge16]

I’d prefer Tiger at the G. Let’s go Brisbane!!

 

[JayJ20]

I’d prefer Tiger at the G. Let’s go Brisbane!!

We’ll get destroyed. I’d rather play West Coast in case we catch a nervous West Coast having a rare meltdown. No such chance for us against Richmond at the G.

 

[eth-dog]

I want Richmond because I'd rather have Richmond travel to Perth in the semi rather than the opposite.

 

[Fridge16]

We’ll get destroyed. I’d rather play West Coast in case we catch a nervous West Coast having a rare meltdown. No such chance for us against Richmond at the G.

Let’s see how the Tigers get through today. You are probably right but I’d rather play at the G and get pumped by a good side than fly interstate and be frustrated by an uneducated crowd and biased umpiring!

 

[Shane Heard]

Either is good for me.

If bombers fly over here then happy days seeing the boys in a final and what joy it would be if we beat them.

Otherwise...a massive 90K crazy elimination final v tigs would be incredibly exciting for everyone back in Melbourne

 

[JT_the_Man]

All I can say is **** Hawthorne.

 

[Shane Heard]

All I can say is fu** Hawthorne.

Yes...heck em right up their Gluteus Maximus.

Nice one Doggies.

 

[JayJ20]

Richmond putting their foot down. West Coast in Perth it is.

 

[JT_the_Man]

Richmond putting their foot down. West Coast in Perth it is.

Would probably prefer that to the Tigers tbh, they own us so badly.

 

[doug85]

Carey said on triple M that Hurley’s shoulder partially popped out and popped back in. Will play with the week off

 

[DapperJong]

????? Please eth-dog you can probs change the title