The 2016 Grand Final

[jumbo returns 6,741]

1 hour ago, Bombay Airconditioning said:

This year it giveth a 4K 65inch tv.

But yes.....sometimes years I don't get any gifts.

Very nice!

A long time ago, I won so much on Let's Elope, I put a deposit down on my first unit!

RIP Let's Elope.

[Gator 17,331]

I don't really care who wins.  I don't have a second team, although I lean to Sydney with the Xavs connection. 

Buddy will run rampant and Dogs struggle to find goal-kickers.

Sydney by 28.

If the Dogs win it will be an incredible effort coming from 7th with a team that is ordinary on paper.

[Gator 17,331]

16 hours ago, Redleg said:

Clayton Oliver our sprinter in GF sprint. Hunt and other quicks must be away on holiday or Clayton wanted free ticket to the game. 

Can't be correct.  Some poster was trying to tell me that Oliver had average pace for an inside mid.

[Nasher 33,613]

1 hour ago, Webber said:

Was all over the Dogs to go all the way before last weekend, but the ease of Swans dispatch of Geelong and the emotional rollercoaster of the Dogs last gasp over Giants points to a blowout today. Swans in a second half canter. 

That's my view too.  It wouldn't surprise me if the Dogs are flat and disappointing today, the hype has been through the roof.  Swans are old hands at this. 

Would be happy to be wrong.

[Deestroy All 14,262]

WTF is Dermott talking about. 

[John Crow Batty 8,863]

I predict a close low scoring game much like last saturday at Sydney. I will give it just to the Bulldogs. They have beaten 3 sides against all expectations with the same formula whilst  Sydney look vulnerable against pressure. They were lucky they had Geelong last week  who were exposed as soft track bullies.

Edited October 1, 2016 by america de cali

[Deestroy All 14,262]

I think the Swans will smash them. 10 goals or thereabouts. 

Buddy will dominate  

I don't really care who wins though, just hope it's a closer game than I've predicted. 

 

[Webber 10,458]

1 hour ago, ProDee said:

Can't be correct.  Some poster was trying to tell me that Oliver had average pace for an inside mid.

Not forgetting he might have trouble curbing his instinct to mow the other runners down with bone crunching tackles. 

[Maldonboy38 6,395]

Along with many, I would love to see the Doggies win after years in the success-wilderness. But the soppy, midday telemovie Bulldogs hype, and the absence of any genuine reporting on the Swannies over GF week in Victoria, are beginning to make me lean towards the Swannies.

I reckon the Swans in front by 25 points at quarter time, the Dogs come back to within a goal by 3/4 time, then the Swannies to win by 30. Rampey for Norm Smith, Swans small forwards to be the main influence in their win.

[45HG 1,539]

I think we'll know a lot by quarter time. 

With their more defensive playing style this year I think the dogs will enjoy the rain. They have only lost one game by over 25 points this year and have won the last two against Sydney - both up there.

Obviously it's hard to go past Sydney but if the dogs are in it after quarter time I think momentum could do a lot for them.

[Outside fifty 967]

Being a born and breed Son of the West I hope like hell they win. If they do win it's a win for all the dreamers out there. Of course If Sydney win it's a win for all the Accountants, Player Managers, Marketing gurus and Economic Rationalists out there. I know which I'd rather be. 

[Emerald 1,744]

I was watching Mike Brady on Channel 7 earlier,he needs to get some new material.

[CBDees 3,167]

Just now, Emerald said:

I was watching Mike Brady on Channel 7 earlier,he needs to get some new material.

Leave Mike alone!  He is a National Treasure! ?

[SaberFang 7,151]

Bernie came bloody close in the Longest Kick. Nearly 70m but Gibbs kicked 73.

He was a bit dusty, seems Tex and Bern hit the town! :D

[Clintosaurus 7,843]

Sydney for me. Hopefully by one of 21, 57 or 81 as any of these will win me $250. Media fapping about the Bulldogs has made me sick. Hoping to see Luke Darcy looking like a smashed crab sometime after 5.

Edited October 1, 2016 by Clintosaurus

[jnrmac 20,055]

Grand Final sprint entrants

Adelaide: Brodie Smith  
Brisbane Lions: Mitch Robinson
Carlton: Liam Sumner
Collingwood: Jordan De Goey
Essendon: Anthony McDonald-Tipingwuti
Fremantle: Darcy Tucker
Geelong: Jed Bews
Gold Coast: Brandon Matera
Greater Western Sydney: Stephen Coniglio
Hawthorn: Billy Hartung
Melbourne: Clayton Oliver
North Melbourne: Majak Daw
Port Adelaide: Karl Amon
Richmond: Alex Rance
St Kilda: Dylan Roberton (replaced by Bailey Rice)
Sydney Swans: James Rose
West Coast: Lewis Jetta
Western Bulldogs: Brad Lynch
Club footballer: James Shirley
Taxi driver: Harvinder Singh

 

Oliver might beat the taxi driver......just

Karl Amon was a team mate of Jayden Hunt's. Has has him for speed....just

Edited October 1, 2016 by jnrmac

[jnrmac 20,055]

Do the Bulldogs have an opponent today? Havent read anything about one....

[Deestroy All 14,262]

3 minutes ago, jnrmac said:

Grand Final sprint entrants

Adelaide: Brodie Smith  
Brisbane Lions: Mitch Robinson
Carlton: Liam Sumner
Collingwood: Jordan De Goey
Essendon: Anthony McDonald-Tipingwuti
Fremantle: Darcy Tucker
Geelong: Jed Bews
Gold Coast: Brandon Matera
Greater Western Sydney: Stephen Coniglio
Hawthorn: Billy Hartung
Melbourne: Clayton Oliver
North Melbourne: Majak Daw
Port Adelaide: Karl Amon
Richmond: Alex Rance
St Kilda: Dylan Roberton (replaced by Bailey Rice)
Sydney Swans: James Rose
West Coast: Lewis Jetta
Western Bulldogs: Brad Lynch
Club footballer: James Shirley
Taxi driver: Harvinder Singh

 

Oliver might beat the taxi driver......just

Karl Amon was a team mate of Jayden Hunt's. Has has him for speed....just

De Goey... Track must be mud.

[boydie 655]

They should put an uber driver in the race for a laugh. 

[McQueen 17,864]

My 4 year old daughter watching Nat Fyfe being interviewed:

"Daddy, that boy looks like a girl because his hair is tied up."

Edited October 1, 2016 by McQueen

[Biffen 12,940]

3 hours ago, ProDee said:

I don't really care who wins.  I don't have a second team, although I lean to Sydney with the Xavs connection. 

Buddy will run rampant and Dogs struggle to find goal-kickers.

Sydney by 28.

If the Dogs win it will be an incredible effort coming from 7th with a team that is ordinary on paper.

The Xav connection with Sydney means I will be going for the Bulldogs.

Jobe was Xavier educated wasn't he?

Who teaches the morals and ethics there. Surely not priests?

[Gipsy Danger 1,067]

Clarry Oliver dead last in his GF sprint heat

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

Just now, Hellfish said:

Clarry Oliver dead last in his GF sprint heat

Well there it is, he is human after all.

[In Harmes Way 7,753]

On 30 September 2016 at 9:48 AM, Mondê said:

What do you mean by this? The underdog has won before

Completely agree - Neil Crompton. 1964. Fairy tale finish.

would be nice to see something resembling that finish today.

[stuie 7,374]

3 hours ago, ProDee said:

Can't be correct.  Some poster was trying to tell me that Oliver had average pace for an inside mid.

Haha you would be the 1 person in Australia who take the GF sprint seriously...