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This will be one of the great grand finals we'll see. Star factor on show from both clubs. Here's my analysis on the dogs from watching game from start to finish. I thought it was one of the most softest performances I've seen from an AFL club in a long time. Seeing the likes of Rozer, Motlop, Fantasia, Amon and Dursmma shirk or pull out of contests was unbelievable first hand. They just failed to apply any pressure throughout the game and dogs was just able to waltz through traffic with such ease. [censored] poor effort by Port, and it gives me great confidence that Melbourne won't allow this to happen. Midfield Doggies won the game last night through sheer midfield dominance. Like completely slaughtered them. They were +30 in contested possession, +7 in stoppage clearance and +6 in general clearances. Port rely so much on Boak and Wines that it became too overwhelming for them when you're coming up against Bontempelli, Libratore, McRea, Smith, Treloar, Hunter etc. After Bosk and Wines, there's a considerable drop in midfield depth for Port. Again, Doggies are coming up against Gawn, Jackson, Petracca, Oliver, Viney, Harmes, Langdon, Brayshaw and Sparrow. To me this is where I think the game will be won. Last time the doggies beat us, they didn't have Treloar or Dunkley. So they definitely bat a bit deeper then us, but we're better defensively. Defence Their defence is interesting. They've got some good honest defenders in Wood, Cordy and Gardiner as key talls with Keath to come back in as well. They're not stars, but they get the job done and are good honest players. They don't worry me. What worries me is Bailey Dale and Caleb Daniel. Their run and carry along with their elite kicking is exactly what sets them up off half back and create scoring opportunities. They put themselves in a position where they're able to receive and execute length and metres gain. The stark contrast with both games this year was we were able to negate their influence first time around and put enormous amount of forward pressure on both players. They weren't able to provide the metres gain like usually would and this played an important part in us winning. Second time around Daniel and Dale were just given too much freedom to do what they did. Daniel especially was dominant, and Dale was able to piece through our defensive wall as well. Last night Daniel had 7 rebound 50s and Dale had 8. That's far too much space and freedom that Port gave them and it worked in the doggies favour. The difference again? Both Daniel and Dale combined for a total of 5 rebound 50s when we beat them earlier. Stop these two and it'll go a long way to us winning. Forward Ports defence is a shambles. To give you a reason why, they had a guy by the name of Trent McKenzie playing on Naughton. Same guy that was picked up as a delisted free agent. Naughton got completely hold of McKenzie last night. Naugjton had a total of 9 marks in which 6 were contested. He simply does get that luxury against Steven May. They had Schache play a defensive role on Alir Alir and played it really well. He was able to not only curtail his influence, but also engage in the one on one contests. Look for them to do the exact same on Lever. Rivers takes Weightman which is a given. Hibberd could take Hannan who has been inconsistent this year except his past 4 games where he's played a good role up forward. With Martin back in, expect English to play more minutes up forward. Petty will obviously get the job and needs to watch him in the air because he can be quite dangerous when he gets a good run and job at it. If May can negate Naughton, and we stop the likes of Weightman and Bailey Smith who is good up forward, then I think it'll play another element to us winning this game. In summary, expect this game to go down to the wire. They do scare me to some degree, but I also back our system against theirs. The only concern for me is the fitness of Steven May. If there was a guy that you want putting all his heart and body on the line for the biggest game of the year it's Steven May. If by unfortunate circumstances he doesn't get up, does Tmac go down back? Does Smith come back in? All intriguing questions.

Flat track bullies. Have been throughout his coaching career.

Port would have to be the biggest front runners under Ken Hinkleys time as coach. Happy to beat up the mid to bottom teams but absolutely choke when facing elite sides.

You know every neutral supporter is on the demon bandwagon when you see a GWS supporter going off his absolute nut at Maxy clunking a huge mark in the forward line

He was most definitely choking back in tears. The footage of him celebrating during the game was one of the best things I've seen. The way I look at with Lyon is that his opinion is no different to the stuff that's been written on here over the past few years. There's a realistic chance Gaz could be presenting the cup if we win.

I know some will have different opinions on cat supporters but reading their forum on bigfooty they've taken the defeat with grace. This comment stood out to me. We’ve just been beaten by the team that will probably win the next 2 or 3 flags so can’t be too upset. We are now being respected by opposition supporters.

This freak of nature has just ticked over 40 goals for the year. 20 year old in his second year in the AFL system playing one of the hardest positions on the ground and he's kicked 40 bloody goals. Let that sink in.

So much love for this photo ❤

To think last year he seriously considered joining Geelong. The brick with eyes.

Good morning sweet people except Joel Selwood, Tom Hawkins and Patrick Dangerfield

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Sorry for questioning your selection Bowey you little ranga ba stard! ❤

Jon Ralph said this afternoon he expects Cerra to nominate Carlton.

WE'RE THE [censored] GRANNY!!!!!!!!!

Signing out until the end of the game. Whatever happens tonight, I'm so bloody proud of the players, coaches and everyone involved today. It's been one of the most enjoyable seasons as a Melbourne supporter ever. Go Dees ❤💙

Looks like James Jordon is the sub. In his warm up footy gear warming up.

Da fuq is a 4 headed monster??

Just ticked 4pm. how we all feeling? What's everyone's go to meal tonight and choice of drink?

You too you old ba stard

It's bound to happen.

Already half tanked and no nerves P.s I love you all.

Interesting..

Surely Cerra would be crazy to see Carlton as a potential destination? Board level and football department just too unstable.