Unofficial Preview GF v Sydney Discussion

[Nathan Barley]

Some interesting forward matchups. Would consider Starce to Hayward and Answerth to Papley. Probably need to free up Starce if Heeney is forward and Answerth when Warner is forward

 

[Maverick]

Fort has been in great form in the VFL.
I am hoping he performs well.

It must be remembered our 2nd half against Geelong largely without Oscar, that we were still able to perform so well.

With Fort in, and Joe forward (not having to ruck as much) our structure will be a lot better than the Prelim.

 

[RUNVS]

Whichever club wins I respect Brisbane a lot, and think you are some of the best supporters on bigfooty. Unlike our loss to Geelong in 2022 I am not worried about Brisbane fans coming onto the Swans board and rubbing salt into the wound if we lose, and if the Swans win I will be very surprised and disappointed if any Swans supporters do the same here.

Our clubs will give it everything next Saturday, but I like that the supporter bases of both clubs respect each other. I hope for a quality contest (with the Swans eventually winning)

 

[Squizz89]

Flying down earlier on Friday this year. For people who were already there last year was the open training before or after the parade on the Friday? Wouldn’t mind going if we can make it.

 

[Nunez]

Fort has been in great form in the VFL.
I am hoping he performs well.

It must be remembered our 2nd half against Geelong largely without Oscar, that we were still able to perform so well.

With Fort in, and Joe forward (not having to ruck as much) our structure will be a lot better than the Prelim.

Yeah tbh if we were going to lose a tall from any line, ruck is the line I'd choose.

 

[martinson]

Yeah tbh if we were going to lose a tall from any line, ruck is the line I'd choose.

I can't pretend it's not potentially a big loss but as long as Fort competes and contests at a reasonable level it's not one that can't be covered.

It's important that Joe's freed up.

 

[vic_LION]

I can't pretend it's not potentially a big loss but as long as Fort competes and contests at a reasonable level it's not one that can't be covered.

It's important that Joe's freed up.

Fort for three quarters then Joe to ruck with extra speed to run out the game

 

[martinson]

One positive is that Oscar was a bit banged up by last GF day and that's not something we can say about Fort this year.

 

[Bramax]

Of course we'd recover and be stronger again next year.

If we lose we deal with it.

Like many others I'm over the moon that we're there again. We've got the opportunity through hard work and resilience. Just give it our absolute best which we will and what will be will be.

If the Lions play at their best, Sydney will be comprehensively beaten.
With the fire in their bellies and motivation from last years loss, I can’t see any scenario where Brisbane simply won’t turn up.

 

[Big Sauce 21]

Ah Chee to play a role on Blakey, then pop up in kick 4 in the last

 

[Bramax]

Yeah tbh if we were going to lose a tall from any line, ruck is the line I'd choose.

Its the least important when coming up against Grundy.

 

[JasRulz63]

One positive is that Oscar was a bit banged up by last GF day and that's not something we can say about Fort this year.

I also think it's somewhat helpful that we won't be tempted to run the gauntlet with a half fit Oscar if he ran out the game.

Absolutely shattered for Oscar though.

 

[dlanod]

Why is this thread only three pages long Lions fans?

Hang overs.

 

[Section 5]

Sad for big O but Fort will have to play out of his skin on Saturday v Grundy.
Grundy averaging 18 disposals and 32 H/O this season
Forts recent VFL form has been pretty good. He just has to be completive for large parts of the game
Link for those that want a look at his stats

- Darcy Fort

vfl.aflmstats.com

Fort only had 2 AFL games this year v Pies (R3) & Giants (R7) with both those games as losses
But we weren't playing well earlier in the year

The good thing is Fagan, Fort and the midfield have a week to plan

 

[dlanod]

Yeah you'll be right, the email says Cat 1, Cat 2 and if available Cat 3, I think that implies that Cat 2 is guaranteed to get one basically.

Cat 1 is guaranteed. Cat 2 is effectively guaranteed based off the expected applications. Last year some tickets when all the way through Cat 3 and became available generally.

 

[dlanod]

Ah Chee to play a role on Blakey, then pop up in kick 4 in the last

Blakey was a bit proppy after a contest at the end of the Friday game but given there hasn't been any more about it I assume he's fine.

 

[RUNVS]

Blakey was a bit proppy after a contest at the end of the Friday game but given there hasn't been any more about it I assume he's fine.

If a lizard injuries a limb they just regrow it.

 

[Mr Ripper]

I think holding should be allowed on Fort.

ZoBlitz there’s your OP for the game day thread

 

[LongLion]

Smith is too green, and a massive risk to be exposed. Fort comes in, and assuming all going well perhaps sub him for extra running legs in the third.

No reason to think this team will run out of legs. They’ve shown the last 2 weeks they’re a machine on a mission, we’re hardened, and know how to win.

I have no concerns with Fort coming in. He has been super impressive in the VFL for the last 4-6 weeks. He's primed. What a buggar for Oskar though. heart and soul player.

 

[Elixuh]

BREAKING NEWS: Llordo tips Swans.

Thank you Llordo you dumb campaigner

 

[Section 5]

The last time 2 teams outside Victoria played in a GF was way back in 2006
That was the 3rd year in a row for interstate teams
Prior to that the Lions had a three peat.
My vague memory of that time was reading an article about will a Melbourne team win a GF in the near future.

 

[braddsey]

BREAKING NEWS: Llordo tips Swans.

I’m not letting any talking heads ruin my week. Seeing Kingy capitulate last night was enough. They only footy show i’m watching this week is On the Couch with Jono Brown .

 

[Hellobill]

Howdy,

Desperate to get two extra tickets for GF for family, I have been told there will be left overs after initial allocation to members so if anybody if not using their membership codes would be extremely grateful if you could share them, won't give the full sob story but suffice to say it would mean a hell of a lot to them if they could be secured, thank you

 

[Tom14]

Captains run was in the morning roughly around 9-10am. Parade at midday. From memory

Different times this year:

 

[Tom14]

I'll have more full thoughts on the matchup sometime this week (doubt I'm going to be super productive at work, lol), but I'm feeling a lot more confident than heading in to the last two finals, even though I think the Swans are the best team this year.

Midfield battle and defending ball movement are the two key things for me. If we force them to kick it long and go wide, then Harris eats it up and we get them on turnover. If their smalls aren't getting quick transition footy, and their mids aren't able to run forward in waves, then we'll have a great shot at restricting them.

Like us they had to fight back against GWS and that was a great comeback. I don't think Port Adelaide provided much fight at all, and even that one was barely more than a two goal game on expected score: