The 2014 finals thread

[rjay 25,233]

You think I'm basing my view on one game?

Okay.

No, I don't think you are seeing his upside.

A few, not saying you, see him as another Blease. Because he is fast and has red hair it doesn't make him Blease. For a start he keeps his feet and for another he seems to have decent tank and will defend.

[P-man 13,366]

No, I don't think you are seeing his upside.

A few, not saying you, see him as another Blease. Because he is fast and has red hair it doesn't make him Blease. For a start he keeps his feet and for another he seems to have decent tank and will defend.

I see his upside, I just give more weight to his downside, which you don't see as a downside.

I'd take him if we got him very, very cheap, which isn't going to happen.

[rjay 25,233]

I see his upside, I just give more weight to his downside, which you don't see as a downside.

I'd take him if we got him very, very cheap, which isn't going to happen.

Not now it's not, and probably not earlier either as I think Sydney know what they have.

[Pennant St Dee 13,373]

Additionally, the last time a side had the week off in the finals but lost the Preliminary final was Adelaide in 2006. Doesn't bode well for Port...

One of the reasons why I think the finals system needs a restructure.

That's is carp. FMD one of the reasons the finals needs a restructure is because the home side with a week off and 6 goals up early in the third term couldn't win once a side with the best midfield in the comp and 3 once in a generation midfielders started to get on top and ran over the top of them

Yes great logic in your argument.

Lets just leave the finals alone there are far bigger issues in the game.

[P-man 13,366]

I wouldn't be totally opposed to a week's break before the PF.

Top four would still get an advantage with the double chance and would all but totally rule out complaints over one side getting a week off.

It would however mean that the winner of a QF gets TWO weeks off, which could almost be a disadvantage if they are too cold going into a PF.

Overall am happy with the way it is.

[TRIGON 4,792]

Just saw a video clip that would make Lindsay Thomas envious:

http://www.theroar.com.au/video/?video=3788625029001

[ILLDieADemon 804]

To make the finals in 2015

[Jesse Christ 2,884]

Just showed the PA faithful marching to G. Thought I had the wrong channel on for a sec and was watching The Walking Dead, is there a supporter base more feral?

[Cards13 9,117]

Come on Port! I liked how just before they walked out, the players in a dark corner were watching the crowd singing before the Tigs game.

[jane02 3,777]

Port have started off well. They look confident.

[Nasher 33,617]

I'd be really sorry to see Hawthorn lose this game.

BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Oh god, I just can't say it with a straight face.

[Cards13 9,117]

Come on port!!

They need to put the scoreboard pressure on!

Ps how was that holding the ball? Where was prior?

[45HG 1,559]

Ps how was that holding the ball? Where was prior?

Exactly what I came here to write.

[jane02 3,777]

Ollie Wines is a star

[jane02 3,777]

PA give me hope. A few years ago they were a basket case...

[dazzledavey36 55,528]

At the game watching my cousin.

Atmosphere is electric give hawks supporters a run for their money in terms of how loud they are!

Go power!

[Moonshadow 17,678]

Good qtr of footy by Port. Didn't impact the score enough. Need to be 6-8 goals up at half time. LOVE to see Hawks knocked out this week.

[jane02 3,777]

Good qtr of footy by Port. Didn't impact the score enough. Need to be 6-8 goals up at half time. LOVE to see Hawks knocked out this week.

I think if PA have a 2-3 goal lead at 3/4 time, they will be able to outrun Hawthorn. I also would love to see those arrogant Hawks knocked out.

[Moonshadow 17,678]

Port playing percentages well.

Except of course, shots on goals.

Edited September 20, 2014 by Moonshadow

[Cards13 9,117]

Exactly what I came here to write.

I came here a long time ago, and I was hoping to be talking Dees finals footy. Alas I am getting excited about Port.

[wattsup 470]

These umpires don't need to worry about what they are doing next week, won't be umpiring the grand final they have been shocking just gifting the Hawks back into the game

[Ethan Tremblay 31,187]

Umps nicely getting the hawks back into the game. Frawley won't be a Hawk, apparently you need a comb over.

[Cards13 9,117]

That 50 was rubbish to hawks.

Scoreboard pressure Port!!!

Ps I'm tipping Port by 30 running away from them.

[Chook 15,022]

One thing I've noticed about Port Adelaide that we don't do is they shepherd extremely well for each other, as well as running both ways HARD all game.

Those two things are purely effort and fitness.

[Chook 15,022]

Hawthorn get so much leeway from the umpires and get very soft frees that would never be payed against them.