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It's going to come down to who can handle the heat the best. When I say heat , I mean the 20 degrees forecast for Saturday so far. With Sunday in Melbourne looking at least 27 degrees , I think Grand Final day could be much warmer than the 20 forecast. So I would be breaking out the Gatorade and ice vests for the teams for sure.
Going to be close but I think the Hawks will wilt in the heat and Sydney should shine . Does anyone know how long it's been since GF day has been played in 20 plus temps? I usually follow NRL , but after the NQ Cowboys have been duded by the refs three years in a row I'm going to be looking closer at your great game next season.
 
Congratulations, Matt Priddis!

A worthy Brownlow Winner, yet he's flown pretty much under everyone's radar.
 
Well I shall don my Hawks pullover, scarf and hat and root for them on Saturday, a lager stimulant or two in one hand and a pie or two in 'tother.

My pick is a 17 point margin to Hawthorn.

My hope is one kick in it, 1 minute out:- ...... just like the famous 1989 GF ......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_j1H9e0iG7s
 
pixel said:
Congratulations, Matt Priddis!

A worthy Brownlow Winner, yet he's flown pretty much under everyone's radar.
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I managed to watch him at his table give a few deserving players a wrap, before finally receiving the award and what a humble bloke he showed himself to be with the acceptance speech too.

Winning a Sandover in 2006 is no mean feat either and he won that with the highest score to that date of 58 votes (now equal with Kane Mitchell 2012), 12 more than the previous highest, Murray Wrensted in 1985 ....

Bravo
 

Not sure how familiar you are with Melbourne weather but it could quite easily be 20 one day and 27 the next down here. If it's around 20 degrees I don't think it will cause too many problems for the players, it won't be humid which is what causes players to fatigue the most. Can't see Hawthorn wilting any more than Sydney to be honest, they didn't have any problems in the heat up in Queensland when they beat the Gold Coast by 99 points. Having said all that the forecast could change dramatically between now and Saturday and we could be back to winter!
 
I think the Grand Final will be another 'edge of the seat' game, but I think Buddy will be the tipping point.

Sydney to win for me, thanks, Logique.

So true, Miss Hale, regarding our weather. I love our four seasons in one day.

I heard rain in the morning, fine in the afternoon, but looks like it has now been changed to 24 and cloudy.
I am hoping its a lovely day for the game.
 
Logique said:
Longmire announced AFLCA Coach of the Year, just edging out Clarkson
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-09-23/horse-wins-photo-finish

Very nervous ahead of Saturday, Hawthorn are an outstanding football team.
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I reckon Brad Scott should have been a natural choice.

The Roos played well above expectations and probably surprised even their most ardent supporters.

All very well when you have lots of money to buy the best players, not so easy otherwise.
 
I am surprised no one has mentioned one of the goals for Hawthorn that was out on the full, and they got a goal?
Did anyone else see that?

All in all, was a good game.

Well done to both teams.
 

Final standings for 2014.

Not much joy in it for this Swans supporter. We must have played our U12s by mistake. Hawthorn were amazing.
 
Congrats, and thanks Logique, for another year of the tipping competition.

Enjoy the celebrations, Miss Hale.
 
Wow I didn't expect to see the Swans crumble like that!!! They choked better than Port in 2003
 
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