Round 1 looks full of upsets

[HBF]

I liked it when Griggs polled more votes than Murphy, Gibbs and Simpson a few years ago

Pretty easy to get votes when he can do what he wants and get the easy kicks. Bloke wouldn't know what a contested possession was. Seagull of the highest order.

 

[Groupie_]

Pretty easy to get votes when he can do what he wants and get the easy kicks. Bloke wouldn't know what a contested possession was. Seagull of the highest order.

Murphy and Gibbs are softer

 

[HBF]

Murphy and Gibbs are softer

That avatar is quite disturbing.

 

[gillo94]

Murphy and Gibbs are softer

Softer? No way
Stupid tag been given to them but both still class

 

[gillo94]

Essendon is a rank outsider to beat Sydney at $6.25.
Fair to say it would be a huge upset if Essendon beat Sydney on the road.

Essendon seem to always win their 1st round game so I like those odds

 

[Colonial]

Good feelings about ticking of another club in round 1. No disrespect to the saints but i think we will start strong.

 

[leekok]

Pretty easy to get votes when he can do what he wants and get the easy kicks. Bloke wouldn't know what a contested possession was. Seagull of the highest order.

Not all players need to be contested ball winners, you need outside runners. Saying that though Grigg is a s**t little seagull who will soon be on the way out.
I heard Carlton were very keen to get him back for their tilt at the flag next year

 

[leekok]

That avatar is quite disturbing.

I wish Groupie would change it. Holding back vomit every time I see it

 

[Abomination]

I said Blues unlikely to make finals, they might always a chance but it's slim. Melbourne have no chance at all 15th-17th finish

Not that your club cares, most likely get another priority pick with it

Hahaha, a Carlton supporter having a go at another team for getting priority picks?! I've heard it all! If there was a poll for most delusional supporter base, Carlton would have to be right up there after Essendon.

That's okay though. You're clearly still just offended those pathetic Melbourne Demons beat your mob comfortably last year.

 

[drummond2fevola]

Pretty easy to get votes when he can do what he wants and get the easy kicks. Bloke wouldn't know what a contested possession was. Seagull of the highest order.

What does that say about your coaching staff voting on the B&F?

 

[Hipster Doofus]

its fascinating that on the back of a full strength Port running over the top of a severely depleted Freo last September (after Freo spanked them in the first half) has seen Port now rated a better side in most of the minds here. I don't say its necessarily wrong but its not a view that takes into account much more than one quarter of footy.

When Port had half the injuries we did (in September) to their backline (in the middle of the year) they lost about 5 games in a row.

Quoted for truth.

 

[Heir_Apparent]

Tigers def Blues
Suns def Dees
Swans def Bombers
Lions vs Pies- Will wait for teams before making the call, my gut says Lion and the heart says Pies.
Eagles vs Dogs - as above
Giants def Saints
Roos vs Crows I think this will be closer than everyone thinks, Roos are overrated and will be lucky to equal what they did last year.
Power vs Dockers - Too close to call even with seeing the teams.
Hawks def Cats

 

[NorthernLights]

Tigers def Blues
Suns def Dees
Swans def Bombers
Lions vs Pies- Will wait for teams before making the call, my gut says Lion and the heart says Pies.
Eagles vs Dogs - as above
Giants def Saints
Roos vs Crows I think this will be closer than everyone thinks, Roos are overrated and will be lucky to equal what they did last year.
Power vs Dockers - Too close to call even with seeing the teams.
Hawks def Cats

Not sure how we can be overrated when no one thinks we'll be any good.

 

[aussierulesrules]

We only lost to the Gold Coast by 8 points last year, it's certainly possible that we could beat them. That being said I wouldn't tip it.

Especially since you guys haven't won a round 1 game since 2005!

 

[TheKanga]

How low the Saints have sunk for this to be considered an upset!

Well I was going solely off what the odds are...
Admittedly it's a pretty evenly matched round.

 

[TheKanga]

Essendon seem to always win their 1st round game so I like those odds

If Buddy plays prepare to lose your money, he loves Essendon.

 

[gillo94]

If Buddy plays prepare to lose your money, he loves Essendon.

Still months away so I'll wait til teams announced but if had to make call now probs Swans

 

[Bluelegs]

Especially since you guys haven't won a round 1 game since 2005!

More likely we'll have another draw.

 

[Collingwoodity]

I do. Richmonds list is paper thin.

And nothing is more certain this season than Hardwick getting the sack.

As I have said before I expect Richmond to pump Carlton (60+).

It's a bit like Richmond having sex for the first time. They were on their way to doing it last season but, as with all new and wonderful endeavours, there was a hint of nervousness. So Richmond blew its load early. There will be no such nervousness this time around. And boy will Carlton cop it.

Furthermore, Carlton's list is (somehow) actually worse than last year's edition.

 

[Abomination]

Round 1 traditionally throws up a lot of unexpected results and is very hard to predict. Every team has a different squad to the previous year and an extra preseason under their belt.

Have no doubt this year will be no different. There's always a few GWS beating Sydney type surprises.

 

[gillo94]

Round 1 traditionally throws up a lot of unexpected results and is very hard to predict. Every team has a different squad to the previous year and an extra preseason under their belt.

Have no doubt this year will be no different. There's always a few GWS beating Sydney type surprises.

For Demons to beat Suns feel lots need to go right for you

I think they have better balanced side and Demons will need to forget that usual defensive game play and be a little more creative but few surprises do happen but don't believe Demons will be gifted this game

 

[master bate]

Every year I get excited about the possibility of a round 1 win then every year it turns out just like the title of this thread and I'm UPSET!

That said at least this year we shouldn't be favourites like we have been for silly reasons the last 3 years.

Personally I'd rather play a good team or an away game in round 1 and have a bit of a free hit at it. Just play hard and tough and see how physical we can be against a good team and see if we can get a result. The AFL often try to do us a favour in round 1 so a loss ends up a double blow. This year I think they've said here have a potentially winnable round 1 game whilst really giving the Gold Coast a nice hit out to start with an away win and be on track to make the 8.

 

[King_Steele]

Good feelings about ticking of another club in round 1. No disrespect to the saints but i think we will start strong.

Should be a close game..

 

[Bailey01]

The opposite of all that will happen.

At the very least, North won't beat Adelaide in Adelaide, we don't know how to.

Sam Kerridge has had his bets pre-season yet btw

 

[Milanista28]

Essendon will beat the Swans and Hawks in rounds 1&2, Essendon supporters will then start talking about winning the flag only to finish 7th and lose in the first week to Geelong.