Preview Finals 2014 Discussion: North Melbourne v Essendon, Sat Sept 6th 7.15pm, MCG

[The_Wookie]

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[Jobe]

 

[The Swans Blog]

Haha. If only it was a repeat of that ridiculously high scoring game, North up by 69 then the Dons come storming home.

 

[ManWithNoName]

Haha. If only it was a repeat of that ridiculously high scoring game, North up by 69 then the Dons come storming home.

The game in 1999 was better. Carey kicking 10 with about 4 blokes hanging off him including one of the best you'll ever see. Lloyd kicking 8 including a freakish one out of midair.

Best game you'll see.

 

[thetradesman]

This will be the best game in the first week. Should be a free flowing fast paced game between two sides who will be desperate

A lot depends on Carlisle, he plays well and I reckon the dons will win. If he doesn't 50/50 ball game.

 

[box1]

Two unpredictable and inconsistent teams.. should be a good match, or a complete flogging

 

[Vindicater]

Two unpredictable and inconsistent teams.. should be a good match, or a complete flogging

I think it is going to be a flogging either way.

Just hope it is us doing it and not North. Have no idea though.

 

[Bigeasy]

Two unpredictable and inconsistent teams.. should be a good match, or a complete flogging

Yep we were inconsistent but ended up with same wins as Port yet they had a terrific year. Funny game footy.

 

[ManWithNoName]

Yep we were inconsistent but ended up with same wins as Port yet they had a terrific year. Funny game footy.

I don't think anyone would deny that you were inconsistent. As were we. Comes down to who decides to play 4 quarters on the day.

 

[Halftimehero]

Yep we were inconsistent but ended up with same wins as Port yet they had a terrific year. Funny game footy.

No, Port WERE having a terrific season until they lost 7 of there last 11 games with only wins against the Bulldogs, Melbourne, Gold Coast and Carlton in that period.

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

Bloody pumped after watching the marshmallow game and the carey v lloyd show highlights. Essendon have classy players and a lot depends on Carlise getting up, if he doesn't, North by 4 goals in a see-sawing affair. Both sides very evenly matched, Swallow and Cunnington v Watson and Heppel is worth the price of admission ten fold, all so classy.

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

No, Port WERE having a terrific season until they lost 7 of there last 11 games with only wins against the Bulldogs, Melbourne, Gold Coast and Carlton in that period.

They dropped off badly, were in contention for top 4 alongside the suns, how things change in football.

 

[Cashmoney13]

Cannot wait to get to the game! Hoping for a great atmosphere, go dons!

 

[The King!]

I want North to win but can see Essendon getting up, should be a good game.

Have North won a final under Brad Scott yet? Probably due

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

I want North to win but can see Essendon getting up, should be a good game.

Have North won a final under Brad Scott yet? Probably due

Haven't won a final since 2007 semi-final against Hawthorn.

 

[The King!]

Haven't won a final since 2007 semi-final against Hawthorn.

Cheers

Win this and it will be a successful year regardless of the next week imo.

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

Cheers

Win this and it will be a successful year regardless of the next week imo.

For both sides.

 

[Mero]

This will be the best game in the first week. Should be a free flowing fast paced game between two sides who will be desperate

A lot depends on Carlisle, he plays well and I reckon the dons will win. If he doesn't 50/50 ball game.

Carlisle missed this week, and will miss the final with a hammy.

 

[teknodeejay]

Got a feeling Bombers are going to upset the Roos. I'll be heading in for a watch. Should be a cracker!

 

[Engimal]

I'm getting tingles.

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

I'm getting tingles.

You better get that checked then.

 

[fishardansin]

Bombers have gone to sleep for at least 30 min in the first half of all games in the last month. Not expecting much and really just hoping the bombers don't embarrass themselves like they did in the last two finals they played. Essendon's only chance is if they use the ball very well on the wider spaces of the MCG as North have been cut up a few times this year by teams who hang onto the ball. I'm sure they've addressed that though.

I think the Richmond vs Port game will be the best game. Finals ticketing will see a good representation of Tiger fans and both teams will be putting heaps of pressure around the ball and trying to play sling shot footy off the half back line.

 

[juss]

This is the hardest game of the round to tip. Could be a tight contest or either team could win by 10 goals. No idea on this one yet.

 

[Kimbo]

Got a feeling Bombers are going to upset the Roos. I'll be heading in for a watch. Should be a cracker!

Feels completely odd going in as favourites to a final.

 

[Engimal]

You better get that checked then.

Turns out, they weren't tingles. They were shingles.