Straight Sets Simon

I’m far less nervous about the Grand Final than I was last week. I’ll be shattered if we lose but just seeing Melbourne make the Grand Final is a thrill and something I am still gettting my head around. Side note, I think winning the flag having been minor premiers will be even more satisfying than if we came from fifth like the Bulldogs have. We have been the best team all year, we just need to make it official.

The Western Bulldogs not wearing their white jumper is such a bad decision that only the AFL would make.

Dial 00 so when I keel over from impending heart attack I just need to press the last 0.

Agreed, we finished on top of the ladder yet have not played a final at home. The Grand Final not at the MCG is just a coincidence that it is our home ground, but the other finals we have had to play at neutral venues while other teams still could play at home.

For all his misses Barry did land Gawn.

My thoughts: - I really wanted to play Port - I really wish Brisbane won last week - The Bulldogs’ midfield has the same quality as ours but theirs is deeper - Our forward line is slightly better than their backline - Our backline should cover their forwards but Weightman is a factor - Stef Martin makes them a lot better just by at least nullifying his opponents - We won’t be able to walk out of contests like we did with Geelong, the pressure will be immense

It’s very even.

Should be closer.

It also helps us get May fit.

Kicking into the man on the mark is inexcusable.

I stopped when the Bulldogs kicked the first three goals. More a comment on how bad Lycett is.

Gawn and Jackson would destroy Lycett.

Port are playing with zero intensity.

The last team to beat us is the Bulldogs.

This game is well and truly over. Remember, Port barely beat top eight teams this year.

Don’t know why more players don’t fake the handball to move the player on the mark.

Dixon is cooked.

I can’t stress how much I wanted Port to win. The two weeks off will be a huge benefit to the Bulldogs who will also get Weightman back.

The Bulldogs scare me a lot or than Port. If only Brisbane won last week.

Must be a virus running through Port.

I want to play Port.

Dangerfield was sick in the last quarter of round 23 and now half the team were sick during the prelim.

It was a joke.

What’s with the obsession re-living 186? We are into a Grand Final, enjoy the moment and lock this thread.

Kevin Muscat?