Unofficial Preview GF v Sydney Discussion

[braddsey]

BTW just bought my roar deal tickets for thursday. Get in before the sell out. That and the Friday open training were the highlights of last year.

Just got a ticket for Thursday. Stoked!
(Anyone who missed out and contacted Dom/Mike, I recommend you check your email).

…sure, not quite on the same scale as getting GF tickets, but a great way to start the GF weekend.

 

[Jivlain]

No pressure, but if we win this game, we will be the only club to simultaneously hold the Premiership Cup, AFLW Cup, NAB Cup and AFLX trophy at the same time.

It's the equivalent of a boxer uniting all the titles at once. But better.

NEAFL cup as well

 

[LicoriceAllsorts]

Northern Lions, with flights such a rort, consider driving.
My brother and I recently drove from Surfers to Melbourne in 1 day, easy.
Left Surfers at 5am, arrived Melbourne CBD 9.30pm.

It's 110kph pretty much all through NSW and VIC.
Speed cams are easy to spot.
A few roadhouse stops to fuel up. Ate and drank in the car. Swapped driver frequently.

I love a good road trip. We had a lot of fun.
And you'd be amped.

This, my sister and I drove Mel-Byron in one day back in Jan, my biggest learning was that if I ever had to get to the Gabba urgently and there were no flights, it can be done

 

[Paul Mac]

How good watching 360 and on the couch tonight, lot of respect being shown to our club.

How awesome was 360 with the video package. Sent shivers up my spine.

 

[M Malice]

 

[50Lions]

The last time Sydney played at the MCG was back in April, 5 months ago. Whereas the Lions played there just last week.

Surely that’s one extra advantage the Lions way.

 

[MSB ROYS]

This, my sister and I drove Mel-Byron in one day back in Jan, my biggest learning was that if I ever had to get to the Gabba urgently and there were no flights, it can be done

It's about 19 hrs of actual driving time between Brisbane and Melbourne. Quickest way is the Newell Highway.
So it's not so bad with multiple drivers. When it's just me driving, I try to get to Parkes on the first day from Brisbane after leaving very early in the morning. Then it's an easy drive on the second day.

 

[Bucking Beads]

You kind of forget Brodie Grundy

4

Brodie Grundy

Age

30

Ht

202cm

Wt

105kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.5

4star

K

8.0

3star

HB

9.6

5star

CL

4.1

5star

HO

32.0

5star

D

16.4

4star

K

6.8

3star

HB

9.6

5star

CL

4.0

5star

HO

34.6

5star

D

13.8

4star

K

5.2

2star

HB

8.6

5star

CL

2.6

5star

HO

20.6

5star

is 30 years old. He can certainly have a big game on Saturday but he doesn't strike fear into me compared to other rucks in the comp. If Darcy Fort

32

Darcy Fort

Age

31

Ht

204cm

Wt

98kg

Pos.

F/R

Career

Season

Last 5

D

8.6

2star

K

5.8

2star

HB

2.9

3star

M

1.9

2star

T

1.8

4star

G

0.8

4star

D

9.2

2star

K

6.0

2star

HB

3.2

2star

M

1.8

2star

T

1.8

3star

G

0.2

3star

D

7.6

2star

K

5.4

2star

HB

2.2

2star

M

2.0

3star

T

1.2

3star

G

1.2

4star

can play his role we will be ok I think.

We can win this if we play our best.

 

[Kernel Kurtz]

Table for 13 booked at the Stones corner pub.
Mate going in today to suss out to make sure our table is in a primo spot.
So exiting , I just can't stay home and watch, need to have that euphoria of watching the game , singing country roads and the Lions song at the end (hopefully) in mass unison with fellow Lions supporters .

 

[dlanod]

It's about 19 hrs of actual driving time between Brisbane and Melbourne. Quickest way is the Newell Highway.
So it's not so bad with multiple drivers. When it's just me driving, I try to get to Parkes on the first day from Brisbane after leaving very early in the morning. Then it's an easy drive on the second day.

After the Pacific Highway upgrades it's quicker to go down the coast but you do need to take the toll roads through Sydney to get the 30 minutes of savings.

 

[Nuggo]

For those that have a bit of time the Monaro Highway is a beautiful drive.

 

[haystark]

Not sure if posted yet, but…

 

[Perrip]

@Josh Mclean

‘It’s either the best day of your life, or the worst day of your life…’ a very forthright @brisbanelions midfielder Josh Dunkley

5

Josh Dunkley

Age

27

Ht

191cm

Wt

87kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

21.8

5star

K

10.4

4star

HB

11.3

5star

M

4.3

4star

T

5.8

5star

CL

3.2

5star

D

20.7

5star

K

7.0

3star

HB

13.7

5star

M

2.3

2star

T

5.3

5star

CL

2.7

4star

D

14.2

4star

K

7.2

3star

HB

7.0

5star

M

4.8

5star

T

4.0

5star

CL

1.4

4star

on whether the pain of 2 losing Grand Finals will help him when things get tight and tough.

 

[Sproj]

Not sure if posted yet, but…

I love the choice of kits but red ball with one team wearing red and the other maroon?

 

[GOTHELIONS16]

The last time Sydney played at the MCG was back in April, 5 months ago. Whereas the Lions played there just last week.

Surely that’s one extra advantage the Lions way.

Our boys were also in front of 93000 people on the weekend, another advantage

 

[Gadzorks]

Well be interesting to see who the neutrals are supporting but the noise at the g.

Last year we were towards the back at ground level and heard the people around us but it didn't sound like the stadium noise we get at the gabba.

Level 4 this year, noise moves up so should to hear the full voice. Hoping it is insanely loud for the Lions and just a little teeny loud for the Swans.

 

[Simba Moyo]

Just an interesting little tidbit for anyone concerned about Fort, statistically (albeit in the VFL) he is currently in career best form.

Here’s a highlights package from the recent QF vs Footscray

VFL Showreel, QF2: Darcy Fort highlights

Enjoy Darcy Fort's standout VFL performance for Brisbane

www.afl.com.au

 

[Perrip]

Lot of people at Open Training today.

Brighton Homes Arena is pumping!

 

[knaf]

Just an interesting little tidbit for anyone concerned about Fort, statistically (albeit in the VFL) he is currently in career best form.

Here’s a highlights package from the recent QF vs Footscray

VFL Showreel, QF2: Darcy Fort highlights

Enjoy Darcy Fort's standout VFL performance for Brisbane

www.afl.com.au

Thanks for the post. Saw about half that game on iPad. Agree that he was very competitive. Looked stronger than the last time he played at AFL level, different quality of opposition of course.

Almost certain to be selected to replace Big O. As well as breaking even in the ruck, I think it is important that he halves contested marking contests when either side goes down the line. We need to get the ball on the ground, hopefully going in our direction. Can’t let the Swans take possession and pass off to their runners.

 

[Section 5]

Lot of people at Open Training today.

Brighton Homes Arena is pumping!

School holidays helped the numbers.
Great for the kids.
Training would have been pretty low intensity i would think.

 

[acuguy]

Any word on what time the captain's run will be on Friday?

 

[Full Wingspan]

Any word on what time the captain's run will be on Friday?

I saw 1.30 after the parade on a club email.

 

[Perrip]

Lot of people at Open Training today.

Brighton Homes Arena is pumping!

Including Lethal

 

[acuguy]

I saw 1.30 after the parade on a club email.

Napier Hotel by 3:30pm- perfect

 

[royboys4eva]

The last time Sydney played at the MCG was back in April, 5 months ago. Whereas the Lions played there just last week.

Surely that’s one extra advantage the Lions way.

Not to forget we also played Collingwood at the G in the second last match. So our third game at the G in just over a month. Could be a factor.