Game Day Richmond Tigers v GWS Giants - Grand Final - Sat 28 Sep, 2:30PM AEST, MCG

[Leeda]

Dusty knows this is his time.. he is putting his foot to the floor..

 

[VRDS]

I think we all agree that Richmond are the best wet weather team but its not going to be wet this week.

 

[Punts]

Reckon cogs will get up

 

[Farang83150]

Wouldn't mind seeing GWS go 80s old school and come out with so huge big hits, don't think they'll give a FF about missing some games next year.

 

[threesixpio]

Reckon cogs will get up

**** him

 

[Dr Awkward]

Very nervous about this game, I don't think the odds are right at all. 50/50 game imo.

 

[Farang83150]

Love hearing the underestimating of GWS, has a bit of deja vu about it.

 

[Leeda]

the grand title with hexagram will tie everyone up tonight.. who can grab a nettle.. it stings but it wins..

 

[Munich]

fu** him

Teehe

 

[ep2018]

Reckon cogs will get up

Imagine being the bloke who has to come out for him. Devastating.

 

[Dr Tigris]

IMHO the Tiges will win is they start out with the manic pressure and make it a grind form the get go. Any lairising or taking it easy and GWS is the most dangerous team in the AFL.

GWS has found it hard to run games out so basically make it a running fest and they'll fade.

 

[turtle27]

Toby Greene to miss half of next season with the double points (if that is still a thing) but it won't matter cause he would have a medal around his neck.

Real nervous about this one. We are the favourites going in and that doesn't bode well.

We've been favourites for both finals so far. Seemed to go OK.

 

[leroyeagle]

Greene will be 100% suspended round 1 2020

If he has a GF medal/s I don't think he will care!

 

[Tiger2709]

When we made it in 92 and won the flag we took the Cup out of Victoria for the first time. Surreal feeling in Melbourne that day

I was on holiday in WA, I now live here but it was more than surreal in the West, I went for a walk around town it was a great atmosphere.

 

[AstuteTiger]

Reckon cogs will get up

Don't think he'll play, Leon Cameron didn't come across confident from what i read below (last paragraph)..

AFL grand final injury news: Jack Graham pushing to play after shoulder injury, Stephen Coniglio 50-50

Richmond is optimistic Jack Graham will recover from a shoulder injury to take his place in Saturday’s grand final, although the outlook isn’t as positive for GWS star Stephen Coniglio.
Richmond bull Jack Graham hasn’t given up hope of featuring in the AFL grand final after a more positive prognosis on his injured shoulder.

Graham and defender Nathan Broad, who was concussed in the preliminary final win over Geelong, are the two main injury concerns for the Tigers for Saturday’s premiership decider against GWS.
“He’s in pretty good spirits, his shoulder probably isn’t as bad as they expected, but it will be just one of those ones that they need to make sure about,” Tigers captain Trent Cotchin said of Graham on Monday.

Richmond withdrew on-baller Jack Ross and winger Kamdyn McIntosh from its VFL grand final side on Sunday, while bolter Marlion Pickett was best afield.
Sydney Stack played limited game time on his return from injury to leave Damien Hardwick with several welcome headaches.

Meanwhile, GWS Giants coach Leon Cameron rates Stephen Coniglio a “50-50” chance of playing his first game since Round 17 this weekend.
“It’s not as if you can bring a person in and play them 30 per cent, 40 per cent, because if someone goes down you’re in massive strife,” Cameron said on SEN.
“We’ll make that decision. He’s been great.

 

[Punts]

Don't think he'll play, Leon Cameron didn't come across confident from what i read below (last paragraph)..

AFL grand final injury news: Jack Graham pushing to play after shoulder injury, Stephen Coniglio 50-50

Richmond is optimistic Jack Graham will recover from a shoulder injury to take his place in Saturday’s grand final, although the outlook isn’t as positive for GWS star Stephen Coniglio.
Richmond bull Jack Graham hasn’t given up hope of featuring in the AFL grand final after a more positive prognosis on his injured shoulder.

Graham and defender Nathan Broad, who was concussed in the preliminary final win over Geelong, are the two main injury concerns for the Tigers for Saturday’s premiership decider against GWS.
“He’s in pretty good spirits, his shoulder probably isn’t as bad as they expected, but it will be just one of those ones that they need to make sure about,” Tigers captain Trent Cotchin said of Graham on Monday.

Richmond withdrew on-baller Jack Ross and winger Kamdyn McIntosh from its VFL grand final side on Sunday, while bolter Marlion Pickett was best afield.
Sydney Stack played limited game time on his return from injury to leave Damien Hardwick with several welcome headaches.

Meanwhile, GWS Giants coach Leon Cameron rates Stephen Coniglio a “50-50” chance of playing his first game since Round 17 this weekend.
“It’s not as if you can bring a person in and play them 30 per cent, 40 per cent, because if someone goes down you’re in massive strife,” Cameron said on SEN.
“We’ll make that decision. He’s been great.

Was giving the green light tonight after full training , still depends on how he pulls up

Looked good at training but it’s only training

 

[VRDS]

As if Grahams shoulder isn’t as bad as first thought. The f****** thing popped out 4 times and he can’t tackle. Sydney ruckman Sinclair did it this year, came back on and popped it out again and wasn’t sighted for weeks. Its a major injury that you don’t take into a GF

 

[GastevsBeard]

my fear is this game parallels the 2001 AFL grand final

Essendon were clearly the best side for 3 years and only have 1 flag to show for it. That game was a real change of the guard

Tiges clearly best side for the past 3 years with 1* flag so far to show for it. Would surprise nobody if GWS can get a healthy list and start a dynasty

 

[Morro]

As if Grahams shoulder isn’t as bad as first thought. The f****** thing popped out 4 times and he can’t tackle. Sydney ruckman Sinclair did it this year, came back on and popped it out again and wasn’t sighted for weeks. Its a major injury that you don’t take into a GF

Agree. No way he plays and it would be a stupid risk in a GF

 

[mdavideedee_man64]

my fear is this game parallels the 2001 AFL grand final

Essendon were clearly the best side for 3 years and only have 1 flag to show for it. That game was a real change of the guard

Tiges clearly best side for the past 3 years with 1* flag so far to show for it. Would surprise nobody if GWS can get a healthy list and start a dynasty

i can see that, they'll beat collingwood in 2020 and melbourne in 2021 grand finals.. both of them are a joke since the 60's

 

[roacheee]

Honestly it's hard to NOT pick GWS

Will their lack of grand final experience be a factor?

 

[roacheee]

Tips for who Mumford knocks out first?

Caddy for mine.

The salt is strong with this one.

 

[roacheee]

And how are Richmond planning on beating a team that just held their opponent to 52 points?

Surely you’re not just ignoring that it was pi**ing down rain for much of the match?

The same way as rd 17.
Same conditions. Same venue. 94-67
Thats how

 

[roacheee]

Richmond didn’t even make the Grand Final last year, and haven’t won the grand final this year (yet?), so that’s an audacious claim.

Maybe win next week before you get a full head of steam about being the best team over the last three seasons.

Made 2 grand finals and won the minor premiership......do the maths champ

 

[LicoriceAllsorts]

Will their lack of grand final experience be a factor?

I don't see why it would be?