Cricket that isn't T20.
Unofficial Preview Qualifying Final: Sydney vs Fremantle
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Cricket that isn't T20.
LukeParkerno1
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I have probably watched 10 minutes of league all season. Used to live with someone that loved league but I just can't stand the game, puts me to sleep, 5 tackles, kick...80 minutes. Boring. I do laugh at their 'great' crowds of 20,000 though....that would be an absolutely pathetic crowd in AFL!
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We're better in the wet than we used to be.
This will be a slog in the bog at a ground that doesn't help us.
My biggest concern, in a close game, is umpiring. If the same attitude from last week prevails again, it will be very hard.
With Buddy, McGlynn, Kennedy, pike back, we still should be too strong.
We need to get rid of that ANZ deal.
My biggest concern, in a close game, is umpiring. If the same attitude from last week prevails again, it will be very hard.
With Buddy, McGlynn, Kennedy, pike back, we still should be too strong.
We need to get rid of that ANZ deal.
kickthething
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If that's the case, JPK must have had the worst case of hamstring tightness in history.....
kickthething
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Why? I could care less. And I'm the important one
Seriously though, unless Freo sends a large contingent 45k will be hard for a QF. $80 to sit in the rain doesn't appeal to a lot of casual supporters - and bumper crowds involve blow ins.
The AFL advertising is always weak in NSW. They just expect crowds to come because a game is on and they expect everyone in Sydney to know this.
Dry weather. Buddy confirmed. Some decent press. 7k Freo fans. 50k a chance. But a lot has to go right.
doona
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What is it with using the word casual supporters. I cant remember when I have missed a game (I was in europe for a few years so I had to watch them broadcasted), but most likely 03 (apart from the odd game)..... but $80 doesnt appeal to me to sit at ANZ stadium.
I can probably point the finger at a few of our bretheren who are "hardcore" but refuse to go to ANZ, too.
FWIW a casual supporter is the kind of supporter that gets Collingwood's membership up to 80k. Buys 3 game packages. Has a life outside footy. Only goes if friends are going too. That sort of thing. Every club has them.
I've barely missed a home game since 96. But I'm not going to belittle the impact of encouraging these half pregnant fans to become fully fledged supporters over time. Nor am I too precious or afraid to rustle up complete neutrals and trying to convert them.
Is it raining in Sydney today?
I hope so,us freo folk are hoping it continues to rain all week and into Saturday too.
I hope so,us freo folk are hoping it continues to rain all week and into Saturday too.
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Even though the main session is Thursday you would get a fair idea if Bird , JPK , McGlynn are in line to play watching training today. They wont be pushed today you wouldn't think but they would have to be running/sprinting or some sort of ball work to be inline for Saturday surely.
I really, really, really doubt that.
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Im certain Longmire already knows if they are going to play.
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It will be a brutal slog in the wet between 2 hard tackling contested sides then having to play the winner of Richmond or Port.
Two teams that are not as good as Freo or Sydney who will play a brutal match against each other themselves this weekend. And the winner of that game will then have to travel to WA or NSW.
Top 4 sides barely ever go out in straight sets. It so rarely happens.
You're likely to get your wish. Not the best outlook, not much chance for the surface to dry out during the week..
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This is a very close year reckon they might be a few surprises in the finals.
You would know the answer to question already.
Parkerman
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I would think our forwards would be too mobile for him. But with no McPharlin and Johnson, Pav might be their best option. Then they go small up against Reg and Ted.
It'll be mayne who goes down if it's to happen.Mayne was switched on to Darling in the last derby,held him goal less.Darling booted two for the game.
Just get the feeling one of Benny or Josh will miss. Not basing this on anything in particular.
If I had to chose I'd almost rather Ben gets up, it's going to be hard to score and hard conditions for the talls as well, could really use him in the front half. Not to mention he would probably be the hungriest person on the field.
Obviously either of them would be extremely handy.
If I had to chose I'd almost rather Ben gets up, it's going to be hard to score and hard conditions for the talls as well, could really use him in the front half. Not to mention he would probably be the hungriest person on the field.
Obviously either of them would be extremely handy.
Horts
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1-5mm isn't THAT bad. %80 chance of rain means %20 chance it won't... there's a chance
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Mayne would be a good matchup on Goodes. Two attack minded players, would be a classy duel.
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