Port v Freo

[Hap Hapablap]

think freo has it in the bag.

real uneasy if we have to face any of the two in the finals if we qualify.

 

[Jars458]

History says otherwise.

Seriosuly? History would mean very little in a Derby FINAL. Freo the better team this year and would start clear favourites and would probably win.

 

[Papa G]

Looks close to a sell out with what seems to be only tickets available in 1 bay in the nose bleed section.

 

[Mogumber]

Looks close to a sell out with what seems to be only tickets available in 1 bay in the nose bleed section.

Least you won't get wet.

 

[old55]

Massive interest in this game because they are highly likely to face each other again in the second week of the finals - at this week's winner's ground.

 

[Spoken4]

We would win.

You base this on what? Winning 3 of the past 15 derbies or none of the last 5?

 

[lmach]

You base this on what? Winning 3 of the past 15 derbies or none of the last 5?

Winning more finals.

 

[Hayes4PM]

I'll back Freo, things are starting to work for them.

 

[The Hobo]

Looks close to a sell out with what seems to be only tickets available in 1 bay in the nose bleed section.

I have a ticket available for sale if anyone is interested. Not sure if i'm allowed to sell here, but can't see anything stating otherwise.

I purchased another ticket so that I could sit next to friends rather than by myself - so the one that comes with my membership is for sale - normally i'd give it away but trying to recuperate the cost of the new ticket so 1 ticket Block 340 Row D - $30.00.

 

[Frigate]

Port have captured some early season form of late and this match has all the makings for a cracking match, with anticipation, an outcome for finals and the potential for round 1 derbies. The required outcome is a victory for either team to keep a shot at the GF alive. The team that wins deserves its spot in the 4 and the loser will most likely crash out round 2 of finals.

It will be interesting how the players cope under the pressure. Who will be tagged and who will fade out.
The Dockers will need expected finals output from Mundy and Sandi (who has been good but not great all year). Will Crozier or Taberner hold their spot in the new line up of Walters, Ballas, Mayne and himself? A small forward structure with Pavlich. A key has to be beating Hawks at Subi comfortably (it should have been a bigger margin but inaccuracy was a problem again).

Experience and age is on the Dockers side, but Port have this "baby bomber" feel to them. Anything seems possible, and when on song they play a brand of footy that is great to watch.

For Port they are dependant on highly skilled players in Wingard, Gray, Wines, and the experienced Boak. Westhoff needs to play well for them and Shulz will need to beat Dawson. Perhaps the biggest question will be controlling Walters and Ballantyne. I think this has to be from controlling the midfield. Stifle delivery into the forward line, and also limit the counter attacks.

I am excited. Tipping Freo by 13 points.

 

[strobe00]

History says otherwise.

Are we talking recent history?

Feels like a while since the last one.

 

[StephenTrill]

Good to have Barlow back from his injury!

 

[Bulldocker]

We will need to shut down Port's kamikaze running game. They play on without fail. Unless we can put on enough pressure to force important turnovers, they could cut us up. I will back us to have the defensive game to get us over the line though..... but only just. One thing is for sure - it's gonna be a hectic match.
Pity for Port or us that the Swans in Sydney is the reward for winning. I actually think either team would be good enough to take out Cats or Hawks in Melbourne but it would be perhaps too huge a task in Sydney.

 

[romeoh]

Actually can't work out who will win this.

 

[kingswood71]

Actually can't work out who will win this.

I am a rabid Freo fan but agree with you !!
Really is anyones game and I cant see either team being the favorite.

 

[Tazmania]

We will need to shut down Port's kamikaze running game. They play on without fail. Unless we can put on enough pressure to force important turnovers, they could cut us up. I will back us to have the defensive game to get us over the line though..... but only just. One thing is for sure - it's gonna be a hectic match.
Pity for Port or us that the Swans in Sydney is the reward for winning. I actually think either team would be good enough to take out Cats or Hawks in Melbourne but it would be perhaps too huge a task in Sydney.

Kamikaze running V Manic Pressure OMFG!

 

[*PAF]

Port will destroy West Coast at the AO

As DangerSloane would put it, Port would piss it in.