Diamond_Jim

You only get 80k these days if the game is one for which attendance is pre-planned. The classic example is the Anzac day clash which for competing supporters is often a must book early game (FOMO). There's simply not enough time in one week to "build the book". Anything near 70k would be a great result

Used to think the odds reflected the smart thinking but not anymore Apparently we are still almost equal favourite with Geelong for the flag at around $3.25

Not into commenting upon the physical appearance of footballers but hell... Lobb looks like Lurch with that dyed hair

Interesting At the time the experts always said to avoid the wings as it simply took too long to go that way Would it now be a different game... who knows. Stadium wars are back in the news in NSW with the State Government saying they will no longer invest in the suburban NRL grounds

Must admit I thought the same... This one is owned by Woolworth's it seems

were we loading in all the other games They have our game plan down pat Sure we might win but percentage wise they have proved themselves superior

For those who think he has a role watch the replay 14:30 into the last quarter... so far under the ball it was amusing JVR isn't ready but................

very rarely a sell out in the pre GF finals at the MCG Even though members have priority to buy tickets the substantial price sees many back off There's also the series ticket issue. If the only Melbourne PF was between Pies and another Melbourne based team a sell out might be possible

Remind me How many times since 2017 have they beaten us The talk before the last game was by how much we would bury them. When we were down we always performed well against Essendon. Perhaps they have our measure.

Good Post Those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it. This game is on the coaches

If they pay half or more of his salary and you think we are in a 3-5 year window it can make sense

This is a big payday for MFC. Only been two 80k plus crowds this year and both involved Collingwood A win would top it off

I wonder how they will deal with the VFL bye for those who are possible AFL selections in coming weeks... Smith, Dunstan, Bedford Tomlinson, Chandler, Bowey, JVR and maybe Weid

mmmmmmmmm not great

Please make it happen......

From the AFL game day thread "Searching for their first win since Round 21, 2014 at the MCG, Brisbane gave up a 42-point lead and were overrun by the Tigers. This came about as Brisbane's ball movement was stifled by Richmond. In the first half, Brisbane turned 34 defensive chains into 16 forward 50 entries and 6.3 (39); in the second half, 30 chains only yielded seven entries and three behinds."

Should we sing the Tiger song together

Should we get excited

Game on

"But the most critical edge that Geelong have over the competition is in player payments. They have more elite players who’ve given up dollars and have averted the modern plague of paying for potential - eg, paying a third or fourth year player $450,000-$500,000 when he’s done diddly-swat." Hard to argue with this point. It was also why Hawthorn did so well for decades

We have significant upside in Gawn and Jackson if not Petracca as well. Can they regain their earlier dominance. If so we will kick winning scores (accuracy permitting) Melksham is delivering but can he sustain/improve it over the next 6 weeks Salem has a lot more to contribute. I'm not super confident but equally not without hope. BBB when fit over Weid is a no brainer for me

Must say I was thinking similar. Also the forward marks he took were mainly uncontested although he does seem to have a natural ability to position himself well. His time will come next year

Wouldn't it be strange if the Pies ended on top of the ladder

Weather for next Friday is a little rain and windy Last year we excelled in those conditions playing our percentage system. Not sure that it still works though Harmes was quoted as saying he's fit to go next week

but we won't