Oppo Camp Non Geelong football (AFL) discussion 2024, Part 2

[The_Todd07]

Damn, we have to likely face GWS in a prelim

The alternative was likely Sydney
Not much difference really, just have to beat 2 more good teams whoever they are

 

[supahoops]

I do for sure. They should have beaten them a month ago in the same matchup.

It won’t be a walk in the park, which bodes well for us.

 

[BotsMaster]

IF you're going to watch Brisbane vs Carlton THEN you need to watch it with no sound. The constant music after each Brisbane goal is awful.

 

[supahoops]

That's okay, we got their number.
Plus it means Dawks gone back to hell in a handcart.

The Poo & Wees will not enjoy the tight confines of the SCG for sure, they do have a decent record vs Swans from memory though.

 

[My Tilly]

The alternative was likely Sydney
Not much difference really, just have to beat 2 more good teams whoever they are

Yes true.
Thank god we have the weeks break because that will come into play in the last 10 minutes of the game.

 

[Baudolino]

 

[winty]

Meanwhile, in local finals footy...

 

[And_ROOS]

Damn, we have to likely face GWS in a prelim.
Be great if we get Brisbane at the MCG though

I am not that confident on them. I could easily see Brisbane cruising against Carlton and Brisbane have the talent to roll them at Engie Stadium where the crowd isn't big enough to rattle their players.

Or if the Blues cause an upset, they get Curnow and a few others back and they play Engie Stadium quite well too.

And we have seen in the past that QF losses which are hard, physical matches sometimes **** up the loser the following week, like Melbourne and Port last year, Melbourne in 2022 and Brisbane in 2021.

With all teams getting a pre-finals bye I am not surprised we see more and more straight sets exits in the AFL, as the team in the top 4 like GWS had to face a rested Sydney in a hard match, and will have to back it up next week possibly against a Brisbane who had a weeks rest and likely belt Carlton.

So we will see 4th v 5th on the ladder where they both have had a weeks rest and played a match before playing each other, yet the team in 5th might enter the match in better physical shape.

Yes, Carlton could upset Brisbane and **** up everything I just wrote, hence why its an example, but I think Brisbane will torch Carlton by 50+ and then Brisbane can rest and rotate ahead of a knock out final against a GWS that had an insane final for 4 quarters.

 

[Vdubs]

And the blues.
You have to be the most negative person I've ever read.
And thats saying something as I've read Vdubs for years.

Perception- we all see the same things differently. Watching that today, you would have to agree- both teams look worthy of a GF. But discussions with you are not necessarily related to what you see as you openly admit you don't swatch the games, just keep an eye on scores. That's your way of doing things- fair enough. Fwiw, I think ANY team we play is tough, but we made Port look ordinary. Doubt we get another free hit like that

 

[cats_09]

IF you're going to watch Brisbane vs Carlton THEN you need to watch it with no sound. The constant music after each Brisbane goal is awful.

Not a fan of Country Road...

 

[My Tilly]

Heeney played like Koutoufides in the 1999 PF.
Epic performance.

 

[Vdubs]

I am not that confident on them. I could easily see Brisbane cruising against Carlton and Brisbane have the talent to roll them at Engie Stadium where the crowd isn't big enough to rattle their players.

Or if the Blues cause an upset, they get Curnow and a few others back and they play Engie Stadium quite well too.

And we have seen in the past that QF losses which are hard, physical matches sometimes **** up the loser the following week, like Melbourne and Port last year, Melbourne in 2022 and Brisbane in 2021.

With all teams getting a pre-finals bye I am not surprised we see more and more straight sets exits in the AFL, as the team in the top 4 like GWS had to face a rested Sydney in a hard match, and will have to back it up next week possibly against a Brisbane who had a weeks rest and likely belt Carlton.

So we will see 4th v 5th on the ladder where they both have had a weeks rest and played a match before playing each other, yet the team in 5th might enter the match in better physical shape.

Yes, Carlton could upset Brisbane and **** up everything I just wrote, hence why its an example, but I think Brisbane will torch Carlton by 50+ and then Brisbane can rest and rotate ahead of a knock out final against a GWS that had an insane final for 4 quarters.

GWS controlled 75% of the game against the flag favourites

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Damn, we have to likely face GWS in a prelim.
Be great if we get Brisbane at the MCG though

At least we won't have a problem getting a ticket lol.

 

[Vdubs]

Heeney played like Koutoufides in the 1999 PF.
Epic performance.

Great comparison- Heeney is that sort of diy player.

 

[Chinacats]

Dunno about that. Think a lot of people weirdly would rather play giants or lions at the G than the Hawks right now

Swans get ‘em at the SCG. That helps .

 

[randyzany]

Dunno about that. Think a lot of people weirdly would rather play giants or lions at the G than the Hawks right now

Sheer nonsense, Giants and Brisbane are comfortably better than those upstarts. Wouldn't surprise me if they get absolutely thrashed by either Port or Sydney. But just the sheer thought of the Hawks making a Prelim makes my skin crawl.

 

[terry_bright]

And I am bleeding. Cashed out on my multi late in the second 1/4.
dropped hundreds.

I thought GWS had them completely covered.
sigh

 

[allrighty]

Although I think Papley is a w anchor (could not be arsed finding the icon) I am warming to him. He and The Chad are often their barometer.

 

[allrighty]

I don't even know what TB is talking about, except that it's some betting lingo

 

[terry_bright]

I don't even know what TB is talking about, except that it's some betting lingo

Punters talking about their bets is the lamest thing you can listen to

 

[Tony Barber]

Perception- we all see the same things differently. Watching that today, you would have to agree- both teams look worthy of a GF. But discussions with you are not necessarily related to what you see as you openly admit you don't swatch the games, just keep an eye on scores. That's your way of doing things- fair enough. Fwiw, I think ANY team we play is tough, but we made Port look ordinary. Doubt we get another free hit like that

I was watching

 

[Vdubs]

Blues have the team on paper to win this- would not be an upset

 

[Tony Barber]

Punters talking about their bets is the lamest thing you can listen to

Well it was relevant because someone asked me about my bet on Geelong on Thursday. No one cares about Terry bright other than himself btw.

 

[Tony Barber]

Blues have the team on paper to win this- would not be an upset

If the lions dont win by 36 it's a fail.
It should be an absolute smashing.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Ruckman as sub is... Bold.