Race for the 2014 flag - who will win it?

[QPower]

I watched every minute of the game yesterday and whilst Port were resilient, I thought the scoreboard flattered them

Port won nearly all key stats, many handsomely such as contested possession, clearances and inside 50s. The scoreboard flattered Sydney if anyone.

 

[kingswood71]

Out of left field.....But the kangaroo's have to stand some chance....should win 8 of their next, with a couple that they have a good chance in Nothing like coming home with a wet sail. Not the prettiest side in there, but can grab a top 4 finish if a few other games go their way. They are a team that can do the unexpected in a final.

 

[Leather Poisoning]

Out of left field.....But the kangaroo's have to stand some chance....should win 8 of their next, with a couple that they have a good chance in Nothing like coming home with a wet sail. Not the prettiest side in there, but can grab a top 4 finish if a few other games go their way. They are a team that can do the unexpected in a final.

Really? North have looked big average on a few occasions this year.

 

[DeadlyAkkuret]

North will need more than a handful of upsets to occur for them to make the top 4. They'll finish 5th if they're really lucky.

 

[SuperCats9]

North are to up and down, no way are they a chance for the flag this year.

 

[kingswood71]

I agree they are up and down...but they have beaten Port, Sydney and Freo....

 

[SuperCats9]

Come finals they won't beat those sides

 

[Purple Suit]

I agree they are up and down...but they have beaten Port, Sydney and Freo....

They need to win a recent final before they will be a chance. No recent side has ever come from the clouds without having some winning final experience in their side. They need to win a final or two this year and have a serious crack next year. All the top six teams have form in that area.

 

[kingswood71]

Come finals they won't beat those sides

I bloody hope not...well 2 out of the 3 I wouldnt mind !!

 

[port09]

Out of left field.....But the kangaroo's have to stand some chance....should win 8 of their next, with a couple that they have a good chance in Nothing like coming home with a wet sail. Not the prettiest side in there, but can grab a top 4 finish if a few other games go their way. They are a team that can do the unexpected in a final.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Is it APRIL FOOLS.

 

[Sydney Bloods]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Is it APRIL FOOLS.

But its june

 

[Del80659]

Port to beat Freo in the GF....

 

[exe ex machina]

Port will go two and done...will rue (roo) facing Nth Melb

Freo will beat Sydney in GF. Probably another one of those 61 to 56 scorelines.

 

[exe ex machina]

Oh and while I'm at it....score between qld and NSW in SoO wed will be 28 to 12

 

[cinderella man]

Port won nearly all key stats, many handsomely such as contested possession, clearances and inside 50s. The scoreboard flattered Sydney if anyone.

Ask the Hawks what stats meant in the 2012 GF. Jack. We know you are good but the need for recognition after that game on Saturday is sickening. The better side won on the day especially considering they kicked 2.9 in the first qtr and kept you in it. Should have been over. Get over it.

 

[KillaKanga]

Out of left field.....But the kangaroo's have to stand some chance....should win 8 of their next, with a couple that they have a good chance in Nothing like coming home with a wet sail. Not the prettiest side in there, but can grab a top 4 finish if a few other games go their way. They are a team that can do the unexpected in a final.

This is out of left field and 3 fields over. North can most certainly win a final. But 3. Very very unlikely. Our great is delicious. Our worst is despicable. Our downfall is we are capable of playing either in equal measure.

 

[lmach]

In my opinion, there's only three sides that can win it - Hawthorn, Port and Sydney. Reckon it'll be another Hawthorn-Sydney GF.

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

Port will go two and done...will rue (roo) facing Nth Melb

Freo will beat Sydney in GF. Probably another one of those 61 to 56 scorelines.

They will need to score a lot more than 61 to beat us.

 

[Syd]

In my opinion, there's only three sides that can win it - Hawthorn, Port and Sydney. Reckon it'll be another Hawthorn-Sydney GF.

Oh god yes

CoLA vs the VFL MkII

 

[QPower]

Ask the Hawks what stats meant in the 2012 GF. Jack. We know you are good but the need for recognition after that game on Saturday is sickening. The better side won on the day especially considering they kicked 2.9 in the first qtr and kept you in it. Should have been over. Get over it.

Sydney 'kicked' 2.4 in the first qtr and 4 points were rushed. Sorry to intrude with the facts.

 

[Kickpuncher]

 

[cinderella man]

Sydney 'kicked' 2.4 in the first qtr and 4 points were rushed. Sorry to intrude with the facts.

The facts are the Better Team ON THE DAY won. Making excuses or underlining stats is not going to get back the 4 points, its over. You will get another shot at it but good luck holding Franklin & Tippett down at the same time in your quest for recognition & your day in the sun.

 

[QPower]

The facts are the Better Team ON THE DAY won. Making excuses or underlining stats is not going to get back the 4 points, its over. You will get another shot at it but good luck holding Franklin & Tippett down at the same time in your quest for recognition & your day in the sun.

Thanks for that. Not that we needed reminding about the presence of the COLA kids, Tippett and Franklin.

 

[Ripper Rioli]

If Hawthorn do manage to make the top 4 in a year where resting players won't be a luxury due to evenness in the competition these injuries might be a blessing in disguise. granted it is a big IF, to make the top 4. I would love the fact that our senior guys who are normally rested have had 4+ weeks off throughout the year. Also looking at Roughy, Hodgey and Cyril who have all had weeks off at different stages. I can't see teams risking resting players in the later stages of the year, because the 4 points this year appear to me more valuable as 6 are trying to squeeze into 4. I'm quietly confident if Hawthorn do manage to make the top 4 they will get to the big dance, and from there its anyones game.

 

[WWSD]

If Hawthorn do manage to make the top 4 in a year where resting players won't be a luxury due to evenness in the competition these injuries might be a blessing in disguise. granted it is a big IF, to make the top 4. I would love the fact that our senior guys who are normally rested have had 4+ weeks off throughout the year. Also looking at Roughy, Hodgey and Cyril who have all had weeks off at different stages. I can't see teams risking resting players in the later stages of the year, because the 4 points this year appear to me more valuable as 6 are trying to squeeze into 4. I'm quietly confident if Hawthorn do manage to make the top 4 they will get to the big dance, and from there its anyones game.

If we can somehow get a home final in week 1. We will be tough to beat. Still very unlikely though at this stage given our hard draw.