Game of the year so far?

[amer]

Just wondering which game in the opinions of those on here was the most exciting contest/best to watch so far in 2011?

 

[FootyJunkie]

ess car draw

 

[Iron Sheik]

Port-GC for mine

 

[greatwhiteshark]

I think the most exciting finish to a game I have seen this year was the Bulldogs Freo game on Anzac Day.

The Best game is always hard, I thought the Essendon V Eagles clash on the weekend was as good a game as I have seen all year.

Collingwood V Essendon was a cracking game also.

 

[Air_Chester]

St.Kilda - Richmond draw is up there, and Hawthorn vs. Geelong as well.

 

[Roby]

Probably for excitement Port vs Gold Coast. Suns did come back from a 40 point deficit late in the third quarter, when was the last time someone did that?

For skill and intensity, probably Hawthorn vs Geelong, followed by Fremantle vs Geelong.

 

[mdenn69]

for me the qclash would have to be up there, probably enhanced coz i was there live but it was just a really entertaining match, although i did kinda feel bad for my mate (big lions fan) but i definitely didn't hesitate in rubbing his face in it.

others include freo vs. bulldogs, pies vs. bombers, north vs. richmond, and saints vs. richmond

 

[Air_Chester]

Port-GC for mine

Skill wise I'd say no, but the last quarter had just about everyone who doesn't support Port crossing their fingers. If it's on those grounds, then certainly.

I think the most exciting finish to a game I have seen this year was the Bulldogs Freo game on Anzac Day.

The Best game is always hard, I thought the Essendon V Eagles clash on the weekend was as good a game as I have seen all year.

Collingwood V Essendon was a cracking game also.

Bulldogs-Freo was great, and WCE-Essendon was quite the arm wrestle.

Collingwood vs. Essendon was fantastic, and would be a classic if it weren't for the first quarter. The margin doesn't reflect the intensity of the game, Collingwood were deserving winners, and as much as I got sick of hearing it in the media, Essendon actually were very gallant in defeat.

 

[BF Tiger]

Any of the draws. That tension in the final moments when scores are level is unbelievable.

 

[Poseidon]

I enjoyed Cats v Hawks. Port v GC was a great and historic finish. I really enjoyed last night's game too (possible bias)

 

[OneEyedHawk]

Last night was right up there IMO. Has been more highly-skilled games, but you could sense the desperation of St Kilda watching their season slip through their fingers. Probably the most gripping game for mine.

 

[Bomber32]

I loved the Geelong vs Hawthorn game. Port vs Gold Coast and Gold Coast vs Brisbane were excellent matches also.

 

[dylan123]

Port-GC for mine

Loved the final quarter of this game.

 

[cats81]

Best in my opinion for skill and intensity would be the Hawks vs Cats game which was the best game in probably the best H&A round I have seen.

Close by would be Port vs GC, Dons vs Blues, Freo vs Dogs

 

[Bassy]

I loved the Geelong vs Hawks game. Reminded me of past finals and both teams were outstanding skills wise.

Richmond vs Brisbane was good.

I liked Sydney vs Geelong in the wet.

The best Collingwood game was the Anzac match. Essendon showed a lot.

 

[Prem87]

Port v. GC and GC v Brisbane.

 

[Octavia]

carlton essendon draw and geelong hawthorn

 

[Octavia]

but probably Q Clash coz it fattened up my wallet

 

[m7jebus]

For me it's hard to go past Essendon vs. Carlton. It had everything: potentially crippling injuries early (thus invoking the first major test of the sub rule), quality football and with a couple of calamitous errors, a few absolutely outstanding goals (Simpson, Fletcher especially), and the tension of two huge rivals trying to prove their September credentials. Brilliant stuff.

But that's coming from a Dons fan. There've already been so many cracking contests this season - you could easily choose Cats/Hawks, Freo/Dogs, Freo/Cats, Tigers/Saints, Suns/Port, etc etc depending on your perspective...

 

[dajesmac]

Most amazing season tbh, in terms of tight finishes. 3 draws says alot, it could easily have been more than that.

I think it was round 5, all seven games that week were thrillers. The biggest margin was 30 pts from Essendon Vs Collingwood and even that was a thriller in many respects.

 

[True Blue Saint]

Essendon-Carlton draw was an absolute belter. Kept me riveted to the end. That game had everything.

Honourable mentions to Freo-Dogs & Hawks-Cats

 

[Prestigerrycomo]

Most amazing season tbh, in terms of tight finishes. 3 draws says alot, it could easily have been more than that.

I think it was round 5, all seven games that week were thrillers. The biggest margin was 30 pts from Essendon Vs Collingwood and even that was a thriller in many respects.

Was a cracking round that one.

 

[Dan]

Port/GC & Anzac Day Ess/Pies.

 

[im_a_lazy_sod]

as a neutral Port vs GC and the WC vs Sydney game (surprised that hasn't got too much of a mention as it was a thrilling finish to a good game of footy)

for us it would have to be the bulldogs game - to throw away the game then claw back in to win - hearstopping stuff

(LOWERRRRR - thanks Port )

 

[azza29]

Hawks/Geelong is easily game of the year so far. Excellent display from both teams.

Ess/Coll was good too, if only to see Pies fans genuinely concerned that their team might lose one!