AFL - Round 8 (non MFC Games)

[Gorgoroth 12,786]

Rioli is special...

What a game he is playing.

[dees189227 12,299]

Chip giving Franklin a hiding. Kept him to 4 possies 1 mark no score. I bet the AFL are now thinking that they should have put this match on last night instead of tonight.

Meanwhile in Perth the dockers are going baout there business leading nth by 40 points.

Edited May 23, 2015 by dees189227

[Henrietta Lumbago 331]

Sam Mitchell is getting votes in this game, pretty special player....

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

How is that Hawthorn players always have so much time, when they are tackled it never seems to stick but when Melbourne players have the ball they are rushed and couldn't escape the grasp of a Venus flytrap?

[dees189227 12,299]

geez watching rioli play reminds me of the exciting days of going to watch the wizz play and all the excitement he'd bring.

[Ethan Tremblay 30,480]

Hawks v Syd. Showing how far behind we are, especially in effort and drive and just want to win.

Edited May 23, 2015 by Ethan Tremblay

[jane02 3,741]

Exciting last quarter - could have gone any way.

Edited May 23, 2015 by jane02

[monoccular 17,359]

What an amazing game SS v H. Watching on TV what impressed me most - glad to see a lot more down the ground views - was the continuing run and run and run when players of both sides did not have the ball...and did I say run and run. Saw just a bit of it round 1 but so rare from MFC teams over the years. Hope they were watching.

[dees189227 12,299]

wow suckling made some errors and breust usually kicks those. If only that handball to cyril was a bit cleaner. But what an enjoyable game to watch.

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

wow suckling made some errors and breust usually kicks those. If only that handball to cyril was a bit cleaner. But what an enjoyable game to watch.

A lot of Hawthorn supporters hate Suckling, I can see why.

The sad part is he'd be one of our best players.

[Bitter but optimistic 22,136]

I did some money on that game but FMD, I don't mind too much as it was terrific to watch. Can only (wet) dream about Melbourne playing like either of those teams. Sadly it shows we are nowhere near that standard. Not sure we ever will be.

[Sir Why You Little 36,761]

We are 2000 light years away from playing footy like tonight

It is depressing to say that but i have downed a bottle of Shiraz!!

[Bombay Airconditioning 6,224]

We are 2000 light years away from playing footy like tonight

It is depressing to say that but i have downed a bottle of Shiraz!!

True, but some posters continue to defend some of crap some of our players serve up. Trade them this year or be stuck with them.

[Sir Why You Little 36,761]

True, but some posters continue to defend some of crap some of our players serve up. Trade them this year or be stuck with them.

Agreed 100%

[Lucifers Hero 39,070]

Hawks had more to lose last night as now they are 2 games behind Syd.

An early hold on 2nd spot of the final ladder was at stake.

It means the Hawks won't be able to rest/rotate their aging players later in the season.

That has been a vital part of their strategy in the last 2 premiership wins.

Good chance they will finish 2nd/3rd but which way round?

It will probably come down to percentage.

Neither wants to finish 4th as it is off to Freo for their first final.

Given the current ladder if Hawks don't finish top 2 their 1st final will be interstate.

It will be a must win final as they will need the weeks rest for their aging team.

So, a lot more at stake for the Hawks last night than first meets the eye.

They may well rue last night's inaccurate kicking, come season's end.

Their rematch in rnd 16 will be a beauty.

It maybe one of the few highlights to come given how one sided most games are.

Edited May 23, 2015 by Lucifer's Hero

[What 18,810]

Would love nothing more than for both the Hawks and Cats to not make the 8. Sick of them both,

[Bombay Airconditioning 6,224]

My $15 multi is still live. Tipped the first 8. Got port.

[Moneider96 1,045]

TRENGOVE INJURED! Yes hogan! Big week next week

[Sir Why You Little 36,761]

Port are playing very poorly.

Tackle 'em hard next week Demons

[daisycutter 29,451]

Interesting ladder

1. WA

2. WA

3.NSW

4.NSW

Edited May 25, 2015 by daisycutter

[Clintosaurus 7,720]

My $15 multi is still live. Tipped the first 8. Got port.

Did you lay-off on Richmond, or better still cash out with one leg to go?