Re: Tac - Finals Series
Very bad luck for O'Keefe, was in good form since the carnival too.
Very bad luck for O'Keefe, was in good form since the carnival too.
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Tac - Finals Series and Grand Final
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Re: Tac - Finals Series
Not as serious as first thought apparanetly with Dawes.O'Keefe and Kennedy-Hunt both went down yesterday as well with O'Keefe stretchered off and had his knee in a huge brace at games end.goallinegg said:
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The games are as follows:
11:10 AM
Sat 16/Sep
MC Labour Park
Second Semi-Final
Geelong Falcons
vs
Oakleigh Chargers
2:00 PM
Sat 16/Sep
MC Labour Park
First Semi-Final
North Ballarat Rebels
vs
Northern Knights
All games are played at MC labour Park aka Optus Oval aka Princess ParkMrX... said:
The games are as follows:
11:10 AM
Sat 16/Sep
MC Labour Park
Second Semi-Final
Geelong Falcons
vs
Oakleigh Chargers
2:00 PM
Sat 16/Sep
MC Labour Park
First Semi-Final
North Ballarat Rebels
vs
Northern Knights
Re: Tac - Finals Series
O'Keefe stretchered off with a knee in the first quarter. Kennedy-Hunt with an ankle in the second. Both landed awkwardly in marking contests. Travis Boak didn't play. If those 3 don't line-up next week even Oakleigh might beat them.
Ozzie72 said:
O'Keefe stretchered off with a knee in the first quarter. Kennedy-Hunt with an ankle in the second. Both landed awkwardly in marking contests. Travis Boak didn't play. If those 3 don't line-up next week even Oakleigh might beat them.
Re: Tac - Finals Series
A big factor (IMO) in the Power win on Saturday was that the side contained 9 of last years winning GF team. Eddy, Goldsack, Hansen, Ross, Johnson, Vernon, Youle, Ryan, Delphine.
Their experience in the last quarter along with Hughes, Morgan & Macaffer (all of whom played at some stage last year) helped them get over the line despite kicking to the end at which only 2 goals had been kicked up to 3/4 time.
I believe that this experience will be crucial in the coming weeks as they aim to go BTB.
What do others think? Is it a big factor?
A big factor (IMO) in the Power win on Saturday was that the side contained 9 of last years winning GF team. Eddy, Goldsack, Hansen, Ross, Johnson, Vernon, Youle, Ryan, Delphine.
Their experience in the last quarter along with Hughes, Morgan & Macaffer (all of whom played at some stage last year) helped them get over the line despite kicking to the end at which only 2 goals had been kicked up to 3/4 time.
I believe that this experience will be crucial in the coming weeks as they aim to go BTB.
What do others think? Is it a big factor?
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He doesn't need a reco,but he'll miss 6 weeks.He'll be right for the 'Draft Camp'.
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He doesn't need a reco,but he'll miss 6 weeks.He'll be right for the 'Draft Camp'.
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The decider
Geelong V Oakleigh this saturday, who will win? i believe whoever wins this game will go all the way and win the flag. what are your thoughts?. Have oakleigh got a chance of beating Geelong? Are geelong to strong? who will win this years flag and why?
Geelong V Oakleigh this saturday, who will win? i believe whoever wins this game will go all the way and win the flag. what are your thoughts?. Have oakleigh got a chance of beating Geelong? Are geelong to strong? who will win this years flag and why?
Re: The decider
Game really tightens up with O'Keefe and Kennedy-Hunt missing from the Geelong team. Oakleigh's stocks have been boosted in recent weeks and had a good win leading into the finals against Gippsland. Kelly and Otten were dominant in that game but Ryan and Hansen weren't playing. Gray was missing for Oakleigh.
Wouldn't be surprised if Oakleigh were to win and set up a big clash against the Power in the Preliminary.
With no certainty, I believe that the Power can go all the way as they have 9players backing up from last years GF and it was this experience that helped them get over the line against the Rebels. The week off though can lead to a slow start in the Prelim which was evidenced by the Power last year against the Knights. They can't afford to let sides like Geelong or Oakleigh get the jump on them or they may find it hard to peg back.
Game really tightens up with O'Keefe and Kennedy-Hunt missing from the Geelong team. Oakleigh's stocks have been boosted in recent weeks and had a good win leading into the finals against Gippsland. Kelly and Otten were dominant in that game but Ryan and Hansen weren't playing. Gray was missing for Oakleigh.
Wouldn't be surprised if Oakleigh were to win and set up a big clash against the Power in the Preliminary.
With no certainty, I believe that the Power can go all the way as they have 9players backing up from last years GF and it was this experience that helped them get over the line against the Rebels. The week off though can lead to a slow start in the Prelim which was evidenced by the Power last year against the Knights. They can't afford to let sides like Geelong or Oakleigh get the jump on them or they may find it hard to peg back.
Re: Tac - Finals Series
Oakleigh's problem is the big blokes at either end. Dean Kelly, Robbie Gray and Andy Otten have been in the goals but none is a genuine KP player. At the other end they have struggled as well.
Similar story at Geelong.
Both sides are basically midfield-heavy and get all their goals from midfield.
With O'Keefe out and if Boak doesn't play - Oakleigh might have the midfield depth.
If Ainger can handle Scott and Goldstein can beat Staveniuter and Henderson ... then Oakleigh could certainly cause the upset.
North Ballarat should beat Northern. Northern rely a little too much on a couple of indiviuals whereas North Ballarat have contributors all over the field. Can't see Bongetti, Colbert and Spiteri presenting too many problems for the rock-solid Rebels defence.
Oakleigh's problem is the big blokes at either end. Dean Kelly, Robbie Gray and Andy Otten have been in the goals but none is a genuine KP player. At the other end they have struggled as well.
Similar story at Geelong.
Both sides are basically midfield-heavy and get all their goals from midfield.
With O'Keefe out and if Boak doesn't play - Oakleigh might have the midfield depth.
If Ainger can handle Scott and Goldstein can beat Staveniuter and Henderson ... then Oakleigh could certainly cause the upset.
North Ballarat should beat Northern. Northern rely a little too much on a couple of indiviuals whereas North Ballarat have contributors all over the field. Can't see Bongetti, Colbert and Spiteri presenting too many problems for the rock-solid Rebels defence.
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Geelong might struggle to kick goals with the absense of Kennedy-Hunt and O'Keefe.
It'd look like they'd need Banjanin (not sure wats wrong with him) to play, and allow Henderson to play the whole game at FF.
They might even be forced to use a guy like Schofield or Hornsey deep forward to kick some goals. They need Boak to play.
Geelong might struggle to kick goals with the absense of Kennedy-Hunt and O'Keefe.
It'd look like they'd need Banjanin (not sure wats wrong with him) to play, and allow Henderson to play the whole game at FF.
They might even be forced to use a guy like Schofield or Hornsey deep forward to kick some goals. They need Boak to play.
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Re: Tac - Finals Series
I Disagree. Northerns strength seems to be that they have so many options to go through. Players can go forward or back and not upset the structure. The winner of this match will win the flag.Weaver said:
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Geelong has struggled to find consistent goalkickers all season. O'Keefe (32) and Kennedy-Hunt (26) are their top two. Other than the wingmen Hogan and Couch ... they are now looking at Henderson (13), Scott (13) and Staveniuter (8).
Any team is going to be vunerable when their top two goal kickers are out. They will still start favourites.
JamesN said:
Geelong has struggled to find consistent goalkickers all season. O'Keefe (32) and Kennedy-Hunt (26) are their top two. Other than the wingmen Hogan and Couch ... they are now looking at Henderson (13), Scott (13) and Staveniuter (8).
Any team is going to be vunerable when their top two goal kickers are out. They will still start favourites.
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What is Geelongs excuse this time?
Geelong made excuses that they lost their final bcoz they were nervous etc.. today they went down to chargers by around 40 points!. whats there excuse this time? certainly chargers couldnt win by that margin. but to beet them its remarkable.
Geelong made excuses that they lost their final bcoz they were nervous etc.. today they went down to chargers by around 40 points!. whats there excuse this time? certainly chargers couldnt win by that margin. but to beet them its remarkable.
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Re: What is Geelongs excuse this time?
there shouldnt be any excuses...dissapointing to see them lose though
there shouldnt be any excuses...dissapointing to see them lose though
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The Rebels like last year are out of the finals race in straight sets.. Although leading at 3 quarter time the knights ran over the rebels to win by 4-5 goals...
The Rebels like last year are out of the finals race in straight sets.. Although leading at 3 quarter time the knights ran over the rebels to win by 4-5 goals...
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Wasn't there, but Dean Kelly kicked 5 for the Chargers...
If this kid has to wait until the Rookie Draft to get picked up, I will be STUNNED.
Wasn't there, but Dean Kelly kicked 5 for the Chargers...
If this kid has to wait until the Rookie Draft to get picked up, I will be STUNNED.
