Mega Thread Port v Freo discussion - all together now!

[Reginald Perrin]

Who do you have as your avatar, Don Quixote? Go fight some other windmill, bub.

That would be what is known in the trade as a back down. Ballantyne will star this weekend and you know it.

 

[Janus]

I wouldn't get too cocky. Considering you apparently ran all over us in the last quarter you only won by 3 goals. It's hardly a landslide victory. Besides that was at Adelaide oval. How'd you guys go in Round 22 last year over at pattersons?

Not cocky at all. You were up by 5 points at 3 quarter time. At one stage in the last, we were up by 36 points. Of course, you kicked a goal almost immediately in reply, then two more at the death when the cue was in the rack. These are the facts, and they are undisputed.

No one is suggesting it's going to be an easy game. But if you think we're quaking in our boots at the prospect of facing Fremantle, you've got another thing coming.

 

[The Black Sheep]

Not cocky at all. You were up by 5 points at 3 quarter time. At one stage in the last, we were up by 36 points. Of course, you kicked a goal almost immediately in reply, then two more at the death when the cue was in the rack. These are the facts, and they are undisputed.

No one is suggesting it's going to be an easy game. But if you think we're quaking in our boots at the prospect of facing Fremantle, you've got another thing coming.

Nobody thinks you're quaking. I know supporters of several clubs who are looking forward to this game, because they reckon it's going to be one of the better matches for the year. I'm inclined to agree. Personally, I agree with Ross the past means nothing. I suppose in the spirit of banter you need to remind us of round 8 while we bring up round 22 last year. I can't wait for Saturday. I'd wish you good luck but my nose is long enough as it is.

 

[Dylan8]

I suppose in the spirit of banter you need to remind us of round 8 while we bring up round 22 last year.

I remember Jakey's goal and the rest uh, just a hazey blur. We probably won, right?

 

[Janus]

That would be what is known in the trade as a back down. Ballantyne will star this weekend and you know it.

I've already put a stupid bet on for this game for $10 @ 1000/1. I don't need to make another one.

 

[Ant Bear]

I'd wish you good luck but my nose is long enough as it is.

Brother...

 

[Reginald Perrin]

I've already put a stupid bet on for this game for $10 @ 1000/1. I don't need to make another one.

I already have a bet with Amstiff which would ban him from posting in Bay 13 until grand final day. That will mean he will be posting here more often, so I apologise for that in advance.

 

[philreich]

I have no doubt Matt Lobbe will have a better game this time as long as he's playing.

I have no doubt that Fyfe will be nowhere near as influential as he was in round 8............

 

[The Black Sheep]

I have no doubt that Fyfe will be nowhere near as influential as he was in round 8............

Yeah, but I reckon he's not the sort of bloke to have 3 quiet weeks in a row. Look out Sydney!

 

[FallingLiefs]

Yeah, but I reckon he's not the sort of bloke to have 3 quiet weeks in a row. Look out Eagles*

ftfy

 

[philreich]

Yeah, but I reckon he's not the sort of bloke to have 3 quiet weeks in a row. Look out Sydney!

Ummm - haven't you forgotten something????

 

[BIG MATTY WHITE]

What happened way back in round 8 when Freo last played Port is pretty irrelevant. Fact is that Freo has won 11 of its past 13 games including two weeks ago against the reigning premiers. Port has won 7 of its past 13 games and in the past 7 weeks has played one very good game against a bottom 8 side and 6 very average games. That's the best form gauge to take into this weekend's game.

Perth supporters you guys.....

First says you cant bring up past facts...then brings up past facts to back arguments...

I cant talk football with perth people....they are just.....uuugh

 

[feds2000]

Perth supporters you guys.....

First says you cant bring up past facts...then brings up past facts to back arguments...

I cant talk football with perth people....they are just.....uuugh

he's just got the Ross the Boss mentality, past means for nothing, gonna be rough game

 

[Nemisis]

Feel for oshea and impey...

So much pressure in his 1st year ...good luck to him

Disappointed with the change - I hope it comes off.

 

[SteppingTiger]

That's pretty offensive to inanimate carbon rods.

In Rod We Trust

 

[Valentino]

Interesting theory. I have no doubt that Ballantyne will have a better game as long as his jaw remains unbroken this time.

IIRC it happened late in the game after he had already been owned by the 18 year old.

 

[*PAF]

Good to see so many Freo supporters in this thread. It should be a good game and IMO we could easily win this one as long as it doesn't rain.

 

[Kingfish73]

Good list management and right matchups - I hope. Regardless who in back 6, if we don't win midfield battle will be tough then

 

[Coobk001]

One day to go!!! Pumped for this. Backs to the wall, nothing to lose and in front of a massive Freo crowd this would be one of our greatest wins if we can pull it off. Our best can get the job done and I believe we are back to the form and confidence levels we need to be to get it done, but this is going to be an epic struggle and going to take our absolute best for 4 quarters to get it done.

 

[Jason K]

No. He was able to play, but obviously his performance would have been below par.
He had surgery.

I love your signature. I always wondered how you guys have put up with mediocrity for so long.

 

[Jason K]

If that's the case, then why wouldn't you run jonas on walters and impey on balla? The match up you suggest sounds backwards.

This is the way I see it playing out.

 

[Lefti93]

INJURIES
Port Adelaide: Matthew Lobbe (calf) replaced in selected side by Brent Renouf
Fremantle: Nil

so your saying he broke his jaw and was unable to play ??

i shat myself for a very brief moment when i first saw this. then realised renouf is done for the year haha

 

[Papa G]

No one in The Age tipping us.

 

[chiwigi]

I wouldn't get too cocky. ?

WE ARE PORT ADELAIDE!

 

[Papa G]

Will Barlow definitely play? Should be hitting him in the hand whenever we can. No law against that.

Are the Purple really desperate? This is the last chance saloon for them I reckon. With their age profile their window will shut quickly just like Ross Lyon's previous club.