Opinion Finals talk

[Land of the Giants]

Thought I'd start a thread for us to discuss this year's finals as they progress.

In my opinion the Hawks are the team to beat for the flag. No matter how you look at the outcomes, there's not a team in the top 8 they'd have a problem with at the MCG, with the possible exception of the Tigers (and the Tigers wouldn't fear playing Sydney or Fremantle in a SF, either).

So here are my predictions for week 1:

QF1 - Dockers vs Swans at DS

I think the Swans might have a chance here. The Dockers are hardly a settled team and have not been in form for ages. Certainly the Swans would prefer them to either the Hawks or Eagles.

QF2 - Eagles vs Hawks at DS

The pick of the games in week 1. Hawthorn tamed the Eagles in Perth a few weeks ago. The Eagles will throw everything at them, maybe home ground advantage will get them over the line. I wouldn't bet on it.

EF1 - Tigers vs Kangaroos at MCG

Tigers without too much effort.

EF2 - Bulldogs vs Crows at MCG

Probably the Bulldogs. The Crows might give them a fright.


Thoughts?

 

[Ichabod Noodle]

The Harvey Norman finals series - no interest until 2016.

 

[Danny88]

I agree with your initial suggestions however, i think the swans will get done. A few key injuries and a hurt buddy wont be enough to overcome the trip west

 

[_GT_]

No easy picks in that lot for me. Tigers the best bet. Freo will struggle if they don't get over a depleted Swans outfit. I'll be cheering on Wet Toast...

 

[Land of the Giants]

Someone on the Hawks board is saying the loss to us cost them a home QF.

 

[Colonial]

Someone on the Hawks's board is saying the loss to us cost them a home QF.

Oooh thats upsetting

 

[van peebles]

Its time to talk s**t and fun times until round 1 2016.

 

[Colonial]

Its time to talk s**t and fun times until round 1 2016.

Right!!

Umm whats a van peeble?

 

[van peebles]

Right!!

Umm whats a van peeble?

A good looking,hard supporting,fast drinking eating machine.

 

[Colonial]

fast drinking eating machine.

Is that anything like hungrythirsty?

 

[van peebles]

My mind is so occupied with top 4 destination in 2016.
I cant even sleep without seeing our 2016 prospects.

 

[Colonial]

Very much a home grown flavour to our intake for 2016

 

[Ichabod Noodle]

Very much a home grown flavour to our intake for 2016

Shows the decision to put a team here and develop the regions is working.

A lot of those academy boy top ups have looked the goods in what I have seen of NEAFL games. I know we're after Hopper and Kennedy (who I haven't seen) Sunshine 2 (Himmleberg) and Flynn (who I have) - but jeez Jock Cornell looks a bit of all right. I've liked Tom Faul for two years now. Tiziani kicked a bag for us and there a few others I can't name off the top of my head, that look pretty good.

It's not just us that will benefit from local players this year and next. There'll be other clubs looking too.

And I will pi$$ myself laughing the first time Collingwood picks one up or passes up a gem that went to the club with the next pick.

 

[Colonial]

Shows the decision to put a team here and develop the regions is working.

A lot of those academy boy top ups have looked the goods in what I have seen of NEAFL games. I know we're after Hopper and Kennedy (who I haven't seen) Sunshine 2 (Himmleberg) and Flynn (who I have) - but jeez Jock Cornell looks a bit of all right. I've liked Tom Faul for two years now. Tiziani kicked a bag for us and there a few others I can't name off the top of my head, that look pretty good.

It's not just us that will benefit from local players this year and next. There'll be other clubs looking too.

And I will pi$$ myself laughing the first time Collingwood picks one up or passes up a gem that went to the club with the next pick.

Smart people new it was all along.

The no ways were in 2 camps
1- the teens who expect everything now. No patience
2- old timers wanting a return to the vfl.


I can see in the future the majority of our squad coming from NSW/ACT.

Theres 2 standouts this year with another 2 looking the goods then there are supposedly another 4 standouts next year.

Will be interested to see the complaints then.

 

[Ellie Aquitaine]

I can see in the future the majority of our squad coming from NSW/ACT.

Theres 2 standouts this year with another 2 looking the goods then there are supposedly another 4 standouts next year.

Will be interested to see the complaints then.

I think the AFL Commission would love to see both NSW teams averaging about 1/3 to 1/2 or more of their squads coming from NSW/ACT.

 

[Determinant]

Any one but Freo

 

[Bogan Juniors]

Adelaide have to be sentimental favourites but I would like to see the Tigers go well

 

[Ellie Aquitaine]

Up, up Cronulla!

 

[inamedthegiants]

Adelaide for sentiment.
Richmond for heart.
Hawks for brain.
And then absolutely anyone but the phucking Thydney Thwannies

 

[OrangeDuck]

I've got guernseys for Fremantle, Richmond and North Melbourne. Any of them to win please.

 

[Cmarsh]

Freo have the most to lose out of this finals series. Never won a flag and if they can't get it done this year, the window may be closing on them.

 

[Land of the Giants]

Pretty tense opening quarter with the Eagles and Hawks.

Anyone else watching?

 

[inamedthegiants]

Pretty tense opening quarter with the Eagles and Hawks.

Anyone else watching?

No.

But jeez I hope the Hawks absolutely smack them.

 

[Land of the Giants]

No.

But jeez I hope the Hawks absolutely smack them.

Not happening yet. Eagles in front 48 to 16 at half time.

 

[inamedthegiants]

Not happening yet. Eagles in front 48 to 16 at half time.

Come on Hawks.