ROAD TO THE GRAND FINAL

[Bring-Back-Powell 13,246]

3 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

 

My life is on hold.... come on AFL!!!!! 

I bet the delay is to be able to get Papley up for our game. 

I reckon they’ve done a last minute swap with our game and the Cats V Pies,  hence the delay, to allow Papley out of protocols.

Our game from Thursday night to Friday night.

Just a theory.

[Nicko 1,251]

Meanwhile the NRL are considering releasing their finals fixture even with two more home and away rounds left….just to get one up on the AFL 

😅😂🤣

[titan_uranus 22,455]

So we know we don't leave the G.

We know that we play Sydney first up.

You'd imagine we'll play Richmond if we lose, as I reckon Brisbane are cooked.

And if we win, you'd expect us to get Collingwood (although would love it to be Fremantle - would mean they've either knocked out Collingwood or Geelong!).

We should have a first week fixture by now. There were plenty of permutations for the match ups but they could have been worked through before the round finished, surely.

[Watson11 1,889]

17 minutes ago, Billy said:

What makes you think this, l want to miss the Pies, with their incredible supporter base, amazing ability to never be out of the game & and their recent winning history against us

As per my post above.  I forgot to mention that despite their only way to stay in games is the risky transition from d50, which relies on great foot skills, they are ranked #18 for kicking efficiency.  Feel free to bump these posts if they win a final.

[Bombay Airconditioning 5,941]

15 minutes ago, Lucifers Hero said:

Tickets:  Finals Week 1

Qualifying & Elimination Finals On Sale: Tuesday August 23 and Wednesday August 24 
Club members – 10am 
AFL members (MCG only) – 11am 
General Public – 3pm

Qualifying Final 1: Geelong Cats v Collingwood, MCG. Date and time TBC.
Qualifying Final 2: Melbourne v Sydney Swans, MCG. Date and time TBC.
Elimination Final 1: Fremantle v Western Bulldogs, Optus Stadium. Date and time TBC.
Elimination Final 2: Brisbane Lions v Richmond, The Gabba. Date and time TBC.

Hopefully, they don't sell the two MCG games on the same day as it will bring the Ticketek website down.

Evening L.H, 

If I’m a Redleg member, when I purchase tickets on Tuesday am I sitting in the same area?

Thanks

[kev martin 9,215]

16 minutes ago, Wodjathefirst said:

 

Ditto. Exactly the same for me (I actually teared up a little!) It hurt big time.

 

14 minutes ago, Nicko said:

I’m in the same boat as you Kev…remember the hawks game vividly….the swans game = recall zero

Last year was a good exorcism of the 1987 Hawthorn game and the curse.

Looking forward to this finals series as I get to attend.

Will never take a series or even a finals game for granted.

C'mon Goody, his team and our players, get us up for a go at Back to Back.

Exciting times for the MFC.

Edited August 21, 2022 by kev martin

[Jaded No More 58,131]

20 minutes ago, Lucifers Hero said:

Tickets:  Finals Week 1

Qualifying & Elimination Finals On Sale: Tuesday August 23 and Wednesday August 24 
Club members – 10am 
AFL members (MCG only) – 11am 
General Public – 3pm

Qualifying Final 1: Geelong Cats v Collingwood, MCG. Date and time TBC.
Qualifying Final 2: Melbourne v Sydney Swans, MCG. Date and time TBC.
Elimination Final 1: Fremantle v Western Bulldogs, Optus Stadium. Date and time TBC.
Elimination Final 2: Brisbane Lions v Richmond, The Gabba. Date and time TBC.

Hopefully, they don't sell the two MCG games on the same day as it will bring the Ticketek website down.

I have a meeting at 10:30 so I’ll be mighty [censored] if Ticketek goes down. 

[Lucifers Hero 37,133]

Just now, Bombay Airconditioning said:

Evening L.H, 

If I’m a Redleg member, when I purchase tickets on Tuesday am I sitting in the same area?

Thanks

No.  We chose our seats on the Ticketek website when purchasing the tickets. 

Hopefully, the system allows us to choose our seats rather than the computer 'allocate' seats and then have to try and change them on the website.

My tip is to check check all the info on Ticketek in advance of the tickets going on sale.  And have the membership barcodes which the club sends (hopefully tomorrow) ready.

[Mr Steve 3,820]

Why is it taking so long has Carlton got an appeal in or something.

We would normally know by 6:30 Sunday night.

 

[kev martin 9,215]

Will the MFC also send out the $5 raffle arrangements for Grand final tickets on the chance we get there?

[Mr Steve 3,820]

Friday night for the Melb Vs Swans game.

Cats Pies get the twilight  game sat.

Edited August 21, 2022 by Mr Steve

[SPC 2,828]

We are on Friday… Papley??

[WalkingCivilWar 32,082]

We’ve got Friday night ❤️💙

[Spargonicus 426]

1 hour ago, Wodjathefirst said:

 No matter what day or time we end up playing it is just so important that everyone that can,  actually turn up and support our boys.  

They have fulfilled their end of the bargain, we must fulfil  ours.  We have over 60k members and plenty more supporters. No excuses.

We must outnumber the opposition and be bloody loud and ensure it is a very hostile environment for opposition supporters and players alike.  

We’ll be there. Bells on. And scarves and beanies and everything. 

[Bring-Back-Powell 13,246]

Very happy with Friday night. Much better than Thu night.

If we lose I believe our semi final will also be Friday night.

[Jaded No More 58,131]

2 minutes ago, SPC said:

We are on Friday… Papley??

Papley can’t play right? 12 days is Friday if you count from tomorrow. Or does the count start tonight? 
Bloody well helps if he’s out. 

[david_neitz_is_my_dad 3,927]

Prime time!

[Lucifers Hero 37,133]

• Thursday night:  Lions vs Tigers
• Friday night:  Dees vs Swans
• Saturday Afternoon:  Cats vs Pies
• Sunday Saturday Twilight:  Freo vs Bulldogs.

Bizarre that there is no game on Saturday night!!

Edit:  changed the day for the Freo vs Bulldogs game from Sunday to Saturday.

Edited August 21, 2022 by Lucifers Hero

[Demon Disciple 11,020]

4 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

Papley can’t play right? 12 days is Friday if you count from tomorrow. Or does the count start tonight? 
Bloody well helps if he’s out. 

Nope, he gets in as it’s the 12th day

[ElDiablo14 3,135]

Far out we got the best results possible this weekend bar the Collingwood win.

I just realised that, had Pies and Blues draw, they would have to play an elimination final against each other. What about that scenario?!

[Deestar9 1,411]

6 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

Papley can’t play right? 12 days is Friday if you count from tomorrow. Or does the count start tonight? 
Bloody well helps if he’s out. 

Parley will be good to go if he passes protocols (according to Syd supporters)

[WalkingCivilWar 32,082]

But it clashes with our women’ match. 🙄

[Jaded No More 58,131]

I’m kind of glad we’re not playing Thursday. I would hate to lose on my birthday. 

[Deestar9 1,411]

2 minutes ago, Lucifers Hero said:

• Thursday night:  Lions vs Tigers
• Friday night:  Dees vs Swans
• Saturday Afternoon:  Cats vs Pies
• Sunday Twilight:  Freo vs Bulldogs.

Bizarre that there is no game on Saturday night!!

Probably because they are taking into account that Geelong get no real benefit of finishing first (no home final) so they are making it easier to get up and back the highway for their supporters 

[titan_uranus 22,455]

5 minutes ago, Lucifers Hero said:

• Thursday night:  Lions vs Tigers
• Friday night:  Dees vs Swans
• Saturday Afternoon:  Cats vs Pies
• Sunday Twilight:  Freo vs Bulldogs.

Bizarre that there is no game on Saturday night!!

Freo v Bulldogs is Saturday night.