The AFL Discussion Thread

[Tisme]

I thought the Tigers had the better of Port right up to the starting siren.

 

[Knobby22]

Lol Tisme

Went to the Essendon/North game and we looked so good..until the 3rd quarter.

Watched on TV the Richmond game, 2nd quarter and my son said it best, it was like watching the U12s vs the U16s. Totally outclassed.

 

[SirRumpole]

If logic played a part, the elimination finals would be abolished and 1&4, 2&3 would play for a spot in the GF.

But, where there is money to be made...


A disappointing crowd at ANZ I thought. 36,000 compared to 70k+ at the Melbourne games shows Sydney hasn't quite made it yet in terms of crowd support.

 

[Tisme]

I have to say the highlight game for me was Hawks V Cats. I think both teams showed much more talent than the other six....., but the Swans can't be denied a great chance to win the GF.

 

[SirRumpole]

I have to say the highlight game for me was Hawks V Cats. I think both teams showed much more talent than the other six....., but the Swans can't be denied a great chance to win the GF.

The highlight game for me was North v Essendon. The Roos 30 odd points down and having the guts to come back and win without Harvey as well. Don't think they'll go any further, although with Geelong injuries and a possible Hawkins suspension, who knows ?

North are a club with a lot of spirit.

 

[Tink]

I agree, Rumpole, that was the highlight game for me also.
What a come back.

My sons friend is North Melbourne, so they were over the moon.
I don't think they will go much further, as you said, though hard games to tip this time.

 

[Logique]

If logic played a part, the elimination finals would be abolished and 1&4, 2&3 would play for a spot in the GF.

But, where there is money to be made...


A disappointing crowd at ANZ I thought. 36,000 compared to 70k+ at the Melbourne games shows Sydney hasn't quite made it yet in terms of crowd support.

Swans supporters just don't like the ANZ. We want to play at our home ground the SCG.

Instead we have to hang on the results of the rugby league matches. This message is to our own club administration as much as to the AFL.

 

[Purple XS2]

After a not-so-dazzling 0/4 from finals week-1, this time I'll plumb for:
North to beat Geelong - I'm off the bandwagon.
Freo to beat Port

 

[SirRumpole]

Swans supporters just don't like the ANZ. We want to play at our home ground the SCG.

Instead we have to hang on the results of the rugby league matches. This message is to our own club administration as much as to the AFL.

I'm a Sydney follower , but from the country so don't get to any games. I would have thought that support for the club outweighs the venue. Does this indicate that Swans supporters are Eastern suburbs based ? ie is a class war is going on ?

 

[Logique]

After a not-so-dazzling 0/4 from finals week-1, this time I'll plumb for:
North to beat Geelong - I'm off the bandwagon.
Freo to beat Port

Don't be discouraged Purple, just keep backing yourself in and breaking the lines!

This week I'm going for:
North
Port

 

[Tink]

Yes, most games are unpredictable, you just never know the outcome.

Hard to pick this week, but my tips are -

Geelong
Fremantle

Thanks, Logique.

 

[SirRumpole]

I'm with Tink,

Geelong
Freo

 

[Miss Hale]

I'm a Sydney follower , but from the country so don't get to any games. I would have thought that support for the club outweighs the venue. Does this indicate that Swans supporters are Eastern suburbs based ? ie is a class war is going on ?

Two words, stadium deal. Sydney Swans make much more money playing at ANZ Stadium than they would at the SCG. The current deal does not run out until 2016 so expect to have to put up with more games there until then at least. The players hate it too, terrible surface.

 

[Duckman#72]

This weekend - Geelong and Port
Cheers
Duckman

 

[Miss Hale]

Geelong and Port for me this week

 

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Geelong and Port for me this week

Onya Kangas!

Sorry, Miss Hale; but I really hope that your other tip is wrong as well.

Go the Dockers

 

[Tink]

Yes, good on North Melbourne. I wonder how much further they can go.

 

[SirRumpole]

Good on Norths, but a great game from two very good teams.

 

[Tink]

Of course, it was a great game to watch. Both played well.

 

[pavilion103]

Bloody Cats