Mega Thread Non-Freo AFL Discussion 2024

[s_wd6]

Everyone who wants the chad should be going for Sydney. No way he leaves while he still has unfinished business

 

[Joao]

Was a cracking game.

 

[Firesharter]

Lions did well to get to a granny from 5th

 

[s_wd6]

Lions did well to get to a granny from 5th

Probably were unlucky to drop to 5th in the first place to be fair. Lot of close losses towards the end there. Probably the second best team all year.

 

[Fat Nyfe]

Impressive effort for Brisbane to make the GF from outside the top 4 as a non-Victorian team.

I believe it’s only been done once before, in 2019 by GWS.

Like 2019 though, I think Sydney shit this premiership in. I just don’t think you can win 3 consecutive away games against top sides to win a flag. Hence I always thought non-Vic sides cannot win the flag outside of 4th. Fascinating to see if I’m proven wrong though.

 

[mike91]

At the ground, just hoping for a close one!

How was good was it live mate?!

Pretty impressive lions turnout. Even in the mcc, it was awesome to see.

You could feel hearts breaking when Stanley hit the post.

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[stax on the mull]

Impressive effort for Brisbane to make the GF from outside the top 4 as a non-Victorian team.

I believe it’s only been done once before, in 2019 by GWS.

Like 2019 though, I think Sydney shit this premiership in. I just don’t think you can win 3 consecutive away games against top sides to win a flag. Hence I always thought non-Vic sides cannot win the flag outside of 4th. Fascinating to see if I’m proven wrong though.

Adelaide in 1998 won a premiership from 5th but they also had the different finals system of 1st vs 8th, 2nd vs 7th...so they lost in the first week to 4th place Melbourne but weren't in the lowest 2 teams eliminated and then went on to win the next 3 vs the teams that finished 1,2,3 at the end of the home and away season. All 4 games were played away from Adelaide.

 

[Firesharter]

Probably were unlucky to drop to 5th in the first place to be fair. Lot of close losses towards the end there. Probably the second best team all year.

They had their peaks and troughs but peaked at the right time. Helps to have the elimination final at home.

 

[Bender571]

Brisbane should be better prepared mentally than Sydney. A tight grand final last year, plus this tight prelim should keep them in good stead. Meanwhile the swans haven't played at the MCG since April.