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i dont understand why. collingwood is a much bigger threat than that of richmond and last night proved that.

He can't even jump.

We definitely want Richmond to win. We are far more easily matched with them and if Pies win tonight they will win the flag. Collingwood aren't getting the respect they deserve.

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He hits the scoreboard though and we can't have too many smart footballers. I'd have him ahead of Tyson given our grunt already, and well ahead of Garlett. He's only playing down back to fill for Lever, who plays that loose defender. I'm confident Frost would be playing now even if Lever were in the team. I think Fritsch will be a better player for his time down back.

Terrible call. Tyson should be out. Fritsch to the wing. Smith to back.

Same. I respect Martin and he has a wonderful way with words, but his words about Melbourne have never resonated with me.

it's okay.

Gotta win a flag there in the AFL era. Until then we're no more "owners" than Richmond and Collingwood. If we win this week and get the job done against either of the aforementioned, I will stand on my seat, ring my bell and yell, "GET THE FUUUUUURK OUTTA MAH HOUSE!"

he has shocking awareness, no peripheral vision, and often passes up the first and/or best option because he understates the urgency and pressure being applied around him. Watch the game again. I counted three Hawthorn goals that came as a result of a posession chain he was involved in, where he gave off a hospital handpass or kick, leading to a turnover/tackle/stoppage. Nathan Jones does it as well but can at least have an influence.

AFL.com.au has picked us by 7 points.

be buying tickets to the grand final.

This is hilarious. Someone suggested as a joke on a Facebook group that we all buy tickets and not attend. Mitchell has caught wind and run a story about it.

The stereotype of having money, going to the snow and driving a range rover and mocked and jeered by working class bogans who wish they could pretend they fit within the stereotype.

Sports Bar at Crown always has a great atmosphere going. Same as The Duke.

Best thread on Demonland. I was born in 86 and have mostly experienced misery with a handful of good but not great years. This current team is undoubtedly the best we've had in my time, maybe the 94 list as all of our best players were in their prime but we could never get them on the park at the same time. Keep the stories coming!

Don't believe Silver members can get GF tickets unfortunately.

I'm a Full AFL Member so given contending clubs have their own designated time ahead of neutral AFL Members (as opposed to finals, which are a free for all), and no two teams' full AFL membership numbers combined fill the Reserve, I'd say I'm in a pretty good position should we make it.

It's a constant battle for respect and if you read between the lines, King's comments here are somewhat of a compliment. We played poorly yet won by 6 goals against a top 4 side we have barely beaten in a decade. A month ago we couldn't beat a top 8 side. We've beaten 4 since, meanwhile Collingwood only just got over the line with the help from umps against a GWS team missing more key players than when we smashed them by 7 goals three weeks ago. Eagles supporters are certain of a right old belting, meanwhile Tigers supporters on Bigfooty are praying for a Melbourne win because they're also certain they'll smash us. Pies supporters are brimming with confidence, I admit I feel there is something about this Collingwood team and despite being consistently average against top 8 teams they are 1 win away from a GF. Of both them and Richmond I'd actually rather play the Tigers because I don't think we match up well against the Pies, and if they get over Richmond I just can't see them losing the GF. We now sit as a team having come over two confident and comfortable wins against apparent contenders, and are supposedly the farthest away from the flag. We may well be, and Eagles are rightful favourites this week, but we will give them hell. WC hasn't kicked 100 points for 7 weeks. they've played Brisbane, Port, Freo, Melbourne and Collingwood. Barely beat Lions and Power, lost to us, and stumbled over the line against the Pies. Our formline is better and King is just trying to rev us up. He knows we're much better than we were in the first half on Friday. And we are well within the capacity to not only beat WC, but absolutely smash them.

I've forked over 7k for a Griswold European Vacation leaving at 5am on the Sunday after the GF (at 5am mind you, so if we go all the way, I'm in trouble on that flight), so a Perf trip isn't on the cards for me. Otherwise I'd be there.

Tyson I feel is struggling. People call to rest Spargo yet overlook Tyson, who lacks peripheral vision and ignores the first option as a result, believing he has more time than he does. This has stood out quite a bit in the past two games. I counted three Hawthorn goals on Friday that came moments after Tyson had possession. That may seem nitpicky but there is a theme. He gives off hospital handpasses and is a poor man's Nathan Jones. IMO Vince brings with him better vision and defensive accountability, and he also plays a better run-with role. He is also much better in the air and at ground level, which will be vital against the Eagles.

everyone here bangs on about him being dropped. clueless. if vince is fit and ready to go, get rid of Tyson. Please.

I had one Silver membership along 7 Full Gold. I was trying other areas even in batches of 2-3 but kept saying not enough tickets. This was at about 9:10.

Only tickets level in AFL Members: Level 4 front (limited availability) Level 4 middle (single seats only) Level 4 back (filling fast)

I got level 4 right at the back.... Had to get tickets for 8 people.