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NON-MFC: Finals Week 02

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1 hour ago, Demonsone said:

How does a 34 yo Gunston kick 5 in a final …

Simple... delivery and accuracy

You don't need mega forwards if you have delivery. Collingwood is another example.

Geelong with Cameron are slightly old school while Brisbane are probably their own worst enemy

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    1 hour ago, Ghostwriter said:

    Thanks all the same for your advice but yeah, not laying off him anytime soon.

    Good for you. Peace out.

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    1 minute ago, Chook said:

    Good for you. Peace out.

    Likewise ☮️

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    1 hour ago, Chook said:

    Good for you. Peace out.

    With or without Rankine, I think the result would have still been the same. That Hawthorn side is so well drilled! They don’t panic with the ball, are always looking for a loose man and always lowering their eyes when going into the forward 50m…unlike the Crows who despite working the ball well out of defence and up the ground, would continually destroy all of that good work by bombing it into the forward 50 (reminds me of another team).

    I seriously believe that the Hawks could be playing in the grand final if they continue to show this kind of form.

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    It looks as though I will have to throw my support behind Brisbane again because there is no one else worthy enough to support.

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    WWE picks 5/5.

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    How useless is final 8, top sides unrewarded. 8th gets armchair ride into preliminary, despite finishing 3 games and twenty percent below 1st. Same way we were dudded in '98.

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    4 hours ago, bush demon said:

    How useless is final 8, top sides unrewarded. 8th gets armchair ride into preliminary, despite finishing 3 games and twenty percent below 1st. Same way we were dudded in '98.

    The pre-finals bye has really taken away the advantage. I really feel that in 2021, the no bye really helped us continue our momentum into that QF. Thankfully it seems like they're scrapping it for a pre-grand final bye like they did in 2021 and matches that of the NFL.

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    4 hours ago, bush demon said:

    How useless is final 8, top sides unrewarded. 8th gets armchair ride into preliminary, despite finishing 3 games and twenty percent below 1st. Same way we were dudded in '98.

    The pre-finals bye destroys all momentum but Hawthorn was always a legitimate chance irrespective of where they finished. They have one of the best defenses in the league. I think the third best. IMO it was always going to be between Hawks, Adelaide and Crows for the flag. I can totally see the Hawks absolutely pummelling the Cats next week on the turnover. Watch them absolutely tear about the corridor of the MCG.

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    Seems a fair chance that it will be a Cats-Pies grand final or a Hawks-Pies grand final. Gross.

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    25 minutes ago, The Lobster Effect said:

    Seems a fair chance that it will be a Cats-Pies grand final or a Hawks-Pies grand final. Gross.

    when gc17 in their glorious pink guernsey is the best of the bad options, you know yr in trouble

    dimma is a winner, the rotten so-and-so

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    We all know, only too well, the disappointment of straight set exits

    Bad as ours have been, the Crows have been pathetic the last 2 weeks. As minor premier as well. They were never in the game last night and didn't really trouble the pies that much either in the QF

    If I'm a Crows fan i would be very disheartened

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    6 minutes ago, BDA said:

    We all know, only too well, the disappointment of straight set exits

    Bad as ours have been, the Crows have been pathetic the last 2 weeks. As minor premier as well. They were never in the game last night and didn't really trouble the pies that much either in the QF

    If I'm a Crows fan i would be very disheartened

    my crom mate who was there last nite said:

    15th to 1st, over achieved for the year. Won’t go that far backwards next year. Not overly upset. Annoyed but not devastated

    i think he's keeping a stiff upper lip cos the bottom one is definitely wobbling...

    you finish top of the table like they did you should not [censored] the bed like they did

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    Didn’t watch, can’t stand the Hawks and the likes of Watson and Ginnivan, but this is what a winning club looks like and something I hope King, Guerra and Smith can turn us into. Just gotta give them their dues and credit them.

    Say what you want about the Hawks, they are a true winners club and hardly rebuild for long periods. Since ‘61, they have won at least 1 flag every decade and are contending again in a quick way.

    Remember their “wooden spoon” battle against North Melbourne after both clubs went 0-6 to start last year? Unbelievable…

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    i have to say, the hawthorn hatred which has been dormant in me for a few years, is roaring back with a vengeance

    i can't stand them. i really can't

    i know its a choice between syphilis and cholera but i reckon I'd rather see the cats win the prelim

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    16 minutes ago, BDA said:

    i have to say, the hawthorn hatred which has been dormant in me for a few years, is roaring back with a vengeance

    Me too. I was surrounded by many arrogant Hawks supporters in the 80s growing up. I can't believe they're back in the hunt so quickly. I know it's been 10 years since their last flag but they haven't been down the bottom for long enough. I wish they were in an Essendon situation and not winning finals for 21 years...

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    Ah man just realised that’s ANB’s third straight, straight sets exit from finals.

    Poor guy, that’s rough 😬

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    AFL got their 3 favourites into the prelims. WWE rules.

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    Southport have just beaten Frankston by nearly 100 points (143-55).

    You can only wonder whether we might have done better

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    17 hours ago, Jibroni said:

    I was hoping we didnt need to go there.

    Loved ANB. He doesn't deserve to have to endure three straight set exits in a row. Imagine how he is feeling right now.

    Come back to us any time you wish Alex. We would welcome you back with open arms and gratitude.

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    Are the dogs for real playing Treloar in VFL finals?

    at least one of them is playing finals I guess

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    Crows were chasing all night and looked stunned by the ferocity of finals footy. They dont get enuff out of Tex Fogthorpe.

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    1 hour ago, Red But Mostly Blue said:

    Ah man just realised that’s ANB’s third straight, straight sets exit from finals.

    Poor guy, that’s rough 😬

    No straight sets for us this year!

    Maybe ANB was the problem??

    🤨

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