AFL Round 3 - Non MFC Games (2017)

[Diamond_Jim 12,526]

Sydney v Collingwood

Could be an interesting match. One would think Sydney have them covered but .... might be a close one

Sydney by 24-30 but I hope it's tighter

Light Winds and a maximum of 23 degrees suggest a great night for footy in the Harbour Town !

[Goffer 256]

Showdown should be an absolute cracker, unfortunately my cousin bought me a ticket to go to the Freo vs Doggies game instead so will miss it 

[ArtificialWisdom 4,045]

16 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

Sydney v Collingwood

Could be an interesting match. One would think Sydney have them covered but .... might be a close one

Sydney by 24-30 but I hope it's tighter

Light Winds and a maximum of 23 degrees suggest a great night for footy in the Harbour Town !

I hope it's a close match, but i fear sydney might blow it right out before qtr time. I'd rather see an ugly close game than a clean blowout. Although regardless seeing collingwood 0-3 would be great

[Clintosaurus 7,831]

Don't like the thought of Essendon being 3-0 but really like Carlton being 0-3. Fair dilemma that. Would also like Hawthorn and Norf both be 0-3 a swell.

[Goodvibes 3,596]

Collingwood will win tonight.

[whatwhat say what 22,658]

thinking the swans, and like everyone looking very forward to the showdown.

[What 18,810]

That is a really young swans team.  Perhaps not by average age as they still have a bunch of veterans and premiership players, but there are a lot of unproven ikids in the team too.

Is it hyperbole to say that Bucks is coaching to save his job tonight?  Can not see their average list coming back from an 0-3 hole

[Ted Lasso 19,278]

Swans by lots I reckon

[whatwhat say what 22,658]

21 minutes ago, Petraccattack said:

That is a really young swans team.  Perhaps not by average age as they still have a bunch of veterans and premiership players, but there are a lot of unproven ikids in the team too.

Is it hyperbole to say that Bucks is coaching to save his job tonight?  Can not see their average list coming back from an 0-3 hole

no, but if they're anything worse than 2-4 going into the game against carlton in round 7 he will be.

[dpositive 1,663]

Would like Sydney to absolutely confirm their premiership credentials and destroy Collingwood.

Return the mantle of inner city rivalry to the real Melbourne Sydney match as we rise to that status.

If that rivalry can be achieved I'll be watching the Dees on Friday night blockbusters

[Little Goffy 14,442]

For tonight I'd say Swans, probably in a grand 'Buddy's night out' (in the football way).

It's interesting that most of the undefeated teams play eachother this weekend.

I'll be hoping that Carlton knock off Essendon - I think the balance of disappointment for fans of the two teams works out best that way. Plus, don't like seeing the Bombers in the 8.

Might be a bit much to hope that Freo will take the Bulldogs, but that still means that there would only be 4 teams still undefeated. Geelong or Melbourne will be one of them, in the top 4 and already a game clear of the pack...

Oh bugger, there's something to play for, we're doomed!

 

[Deemented Are Go! 3,677]

Swans by 23

[Ted Lasso 19,278]

Pies pack some really key positions, they don't have any quality half back playmakers, forward line relies on one kid and some flat track bullies and they have zero backline 

[Diamond_Jim 12,526]

Brent Sanderson just likened Buddy to Nick Riewoldt.

Got me thinking if they were equally healthy and same age which would you put in your team.

I would probably go for Riewoldt because I perceive him as more mobile but I must say Buddy for his size is very mobile.

[Ted Lasso 19,278]

24 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

Brent Sanderson just likened Buddy to Nick Riewoldt.

Got me thinking if they were equally healthy and same age which would you put in your team.

I would probably go for Riewoldt because I perceive him as more mobile but I must say Buddy for his size is very mobile.

Roos running ability is amazing, he's a great leader and ultra consistent, buddy is a freak and his best is probably better but I still would pick roo 

bit like Jesse hogan vs joe Daniher 

[whatwhat say what 22,658]

buddy every day.

[Sir Why You Little 36,955]

Swanettes are asleep. 

Is their long run of Top 8 residency over??

[Engorged Onion 10,215]

Whats with BT talking about good kicks for goal "he missed, but it shouldn't be seen as a bad kick" all of a sudden...it'll go down as a point in all future literature pal...

[Ethan Tremblay 30,822]

Sydney not looking like much chop at the moment, very lucky they're playing an inaccurate Collingwood.

 

Edited April 7, 2017 by Ethan Tremblay

[Cards13 9,117]

1 hour ago, Deemented Are Go! said:

Swans by 23

Swans by 25 but gee wiz pies looking on the money, if they could kick straight at the poles they'd be 3 goals up. 

[Engorged Onion 10,215]

is 'incorrect disposal' an archaic term from the 80's?

[Sir Why You Little 36,955]

The Filth should be 5-6 Goals up. 

The Swanettes look clueless

[Cards13 9,117]

Rushing rule, keeps the ball in play and rewards the attacking team. I don't mind it.

Wow pies doing the business early. Way too early to for Buckley to be under pressure. They're still playing for "him". 

[Adam The God 30,112]

21 minutes ago, Cards13 said:

Rushing rule, keeps the ball in play and rewards the attacking team. I don't mind it.

Wow pies doing the business early. Way too early to for Buckley to be under pressure. They're still playing for "him". 

He's in his sixth season and we went past them in Roos' third year. They've brought it tonight (so far), but the Swans haven't turned up yet. The Swans (with admittedly numerous 'outs') look eminently gettable this year as well.

There are three teams I fear in the AFL this season. Bulldogs, GWS and West Coast. We match up well on Adelaide, but they might be the fourth team. The rest are very beatable. 

Massive second quarter coming up.

[Cards13 9,117]

What has happened to the chop the arms rule, not really paid any more. The "protected zone" is not called often either.