The 2013 Finals Thread

[Bombay Airconditioning 6,212]

Next year is going to be a ripper. Port on the rise, Kanga's will be up and about, GC to improve further, GWS over second year blues plus will have Buddy. Eagles and Crows seeking redemption, Bombers out to prove a point. Tigers for mine will slide out of the eight, Blues to actually take part in trade week, I'm interested to see who the Hawks pick up, has Dusty signed with Tigers yet? Hawks offering similar $$, a more competitive Demon outfit playing accountable footy slowly bringing the crowds back to level 2 of the Southern Stand.

[Bombay Airconditioning 6,212]

Never mind the whack he gave Schulz to the head.

Think your right mate, slightly left the ground and the precedent has been set.

[wattsup 470]

Wow what a goal by westhoff

[Bombay Airconditioning 6,212]

Ports motto from the start of the year "never give up" says it all.

[wattsup 470]

The AFL want hawks v cats port had no chance

[titan_uranus 24,595]

Pretty poor umpiring for a semi final, I thought. The free kick to Schulz late in the third was awful, should have been a free to Rivers for a sliding tackle. The free to Corey in the goal square for 'holding' was worse though, Corey was the one holding.

I don't think I've seen 22 more arrogant players. The way they celebrate goals and whinge about free kicks, the way they appear to feel so entitled to everything, it infuriates me.

[Chook 14,997]

I don't think I've seen 22 more arrogant players. The way they celebrate goals and whinge about free kicks, the way they appear to feel so entitled to everything, it infuriates me.

It seems to work okay for them though.

[Ted Lasso 18,780]

Backing Geelong to beat Hawthorn again next week.

and Freo to win their first flag, just in time for a very deserving Matty Pavlich

[Whispering_Jack 29,191]

Just to demonstrate the insidious corrupting influence of the Carlton Football Club, today is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. Its central theme is atonement and repentance and Jews traditionally observe the day with fasting and intensive prayer, often spending most of the day in synagogue services. You can't travel by motor vehicle or airplane, use electric power or watch television.

Despite this, I know of several Jewish Carlton supporters who have gone to Sydney to watch their team play in tonight's semi final.

Such apostasy is untenable and must be dealt with by those of high holy standing. There has to be a pestilence and nine other plagues visited on the Carlton Football Club before the end of the day. If we all will it and pray heartily for it to come about, it can happen ... and you don't even have to be Jewish to help contribute to their downfall.

[PJ_12345 1,098]

What a game:

- Wines was on fire, saw him get three clearances in a row including being a third man up in the ruck

- Umpiring was pretty pathetic. Alot of illegal disposals by Geelong but never holding the ball; credit to Port though as they didn't let it bother them

- Port lost the game in the third. Geelong had 22 inside 50's to their 5.

Can't wait to see what Port can do next year.

[Moonshadow 17,505]

Just to demonstrate the insidious corrupting influence of the Carlton Football Club, today is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. Its central theme is atonement and repentance and Jews traditionally observe the day with fasting and intensive prayer, often spending most of the day in synagogue services. You can't travel by motor vehicle or airplane, use electric power or watch television.

Despite this, I know of several Jewish Carlton supporters who have gone to Sydney to watch their team play in tonight's semi final.

Such apostasy is untenable and must be dealt with by those of high holy standing. There has to be a pestilence and nine other plagues visited on the Carlton Football Club before the end of the day. If we all will it and pray heartily for it to come about, it can happen ... and you don't even have to be Jewish to help contribute to their downfall.

That post made me reach for the dictionary WJ. Can I hire you if I ever need to go to court?

[Chook 14,997]

Just to demonstrate the insidious corrupting influence of the Carlton Football Club, today is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. Its central theme is atonement and repentance and Jews traditionally observe the day with fasting and intensive prayer, often spending most of the day in synagogue services. You can't travel by motor vehicle or airplane, use electric power or watch television.

Despite this, I know of several Jewish Carlton supporters who have gone to Sydney to watch their team play in tonight's semi final.

Such apostasy is untenable and must be dealt with by those of high holy standing. There has to be a pestilence and nine other plagues visited on the Carlton Football Club before the end of the day. If we all will it and pray heartily for it to come about, it can happen ... and you don't even have to be Jewish to help contribute to their downfall.

I don't think that's how it works, Jack. I believe punishment is meted out only in the afterlife, and certainly not against whatever sporting team you support. When Judas betrayed Jesus, I'm pretty sure God didn't smite Judas' favourite football side in response.

[Dee Fan 3,247]

Next year is going to be a ripper. Port on the rise, Kanga's will be up and about, GC to improve further, GWS over second year blues plus will have Buddy. Eagles and Crows seeking redemption, Bombers out to prove a point. Tigers for mine will slide out of the eight, Blues to actually take part in trade week, I'm interested to see who the Hawks pick up, has Dusty signed with Tigers yet? Hawks offering similar $$, a more competitive Demon outfit playing accountable footy slowly bringing the crowds back to level 2 of the Southern Stand.

I can see at least 14 teams getting in to the top 8 next year.

[Whispering_Jack 29,191]

I don't think that's how it works, Jack. I believe punishment is meted out only in the afterlife, and certainly not against whatever sporting team you support. When Judas betrayed Jesus, I'm pretty sure God didn't smite Judas' favourite football side in response.

You reckon?

The Jerusalem Jaguars didn't win a game between 32AD and 53AD which was the year that Judas passed on.

You think that was a coincidence?

[daisycutter 29,331]

You reckon?

The Jerusalem Jaguars didn't win a game between 32AD and 53AD which was the year that Judas passed on.

You think that was a coincidence?

Jerusalem Jaguars Jack? No-one in the middle east in those times even knew what a jaguar was

Jerusalem Jewels I could believe

[Bombay Airconditioning 6,212]

I can see at least 14 teams getting in to the top 8 next year.

They must maintain a top 8 and not go to a final 10 scenario. I actually thought 18 teams would spread the talent pool too thin. But the competition is evening out nicely.

[Chook 14,997]

They must maintain a top 8 and not go to a final 10 scenario. I actually thought 18 teams would spread the talent pool too thin. But the competition is evening out nicely.

18 teams did spread the talent pool too thin. Unfortunately one team got all the crap players.

[Whispering_Jack 29,191]

Jerusalem Jaguars Jack? No-one in the middle east in those times even knew what a jaguar was

Jerusalem Jewels I could believe

Not the jaguar animal - the car.

Pontius Pilate's uncle had a dealership.

The Jewels were the lingerie league franchise in those days.

[daisycutter 29,331]

Not the jaguar animal - the car.

Pontius Pilate's uncle had a dealership.

The Jewels were the lingerie league franchise in those days.

ah, that explains it jack

that would be the same uncle who had the "pilates fitness and well-being parlour" near the gesthemane gardens

[Bitter but optimistic 22,065]

Jerusalem Jaguars Jack? No-one in the middle east in those times even knew what a jaguar was

Jerusalem Jewels I could believe

Must have meant theJerusalem Alpacas DC

[Jaded No More 67,641]

Please for the love of god, let Sydney destroy Carlton tonight. Amen.

[John Crow Batty 8,770]

Must have meant theJerusalem Alpacas DC

Nah, it was the Jerusalem Jackals.

[daisycutter 29,331]

Must have meant theJerusalem Alpacas DC

nah, they played in 2nd division bbo (won a flag or two in the 40s)

i think he's wrong though about not losing a game between 32AD and 53AD

according to a Jeewble search the Giza Giants had all winning points taken off them in 40AD (and awarded to their opponents) for bringing the game into disrepute for placing unsanctioned holy curses on their opponents (see WJACA 40AD)

[Bitter but optimistic 22,065]

nah, they played in 2nd division bbo (won a flag or two in the 40s)

i think he's wrong though about not losing a game between 32AD and 53AD

according to a Jeewble search the Giza Giants had all winning points taken off them in 40AD (and awarded to their opponents) for bringing the game into disrepute for placing unsanctioned holy curses on their opponents (see WJACA 40AD)

Tales differ here. I heard that the giants were awarded the points because of an incident involving a player named David. Apparently he felled a giant off the ball. There was also an, I believe outrageous, story that a rock was used.

[Little Richard 6,213]

Tippett done for the night? I think the Swans play better without him anyway as the midfielders kick more goals and it's a better spread with more avenues for goal.