Preview Melbourne v Ports @MCG

[mic59]

The first 6 times we played Melbourne at the MCG we lost but since 2007 we've only played Melbourne 3 times at the MCG with the score being 2-1 in our favour. In the last 10 years the games have been played at Football Park, Adelaide Oval, Marrara Oval and Traeger Park.

 

[Willsy10]

The next two weeks will determine our top 4 fate in my opinion, if we win both we will finish top 4, anything less and it will be unlikely with Sydney coming home like a freight train.

They know it's starting to get really bloody serious now.

 

[mic59]

The next two weeks will determine our top 4 fate in my opinion, if we win both we will finish top 4, anything less and it will be unlikely with Sydney coming home like a freight train.
They know it's starting to get really bloody serious now.

Sydney need 2 games more than us, 23% is too much to make up at this time of the year. Richmond have a horror run home, St Kilda have a terrible month coming up and West Coast are another that is too far behind. Yes, if we lose one of the next 2 we will be walking a tightrope but we will still be in the mix.

 

[ROBBBO]

I meant we've won our last three games there, not our last three games against Melbourne there.

Haha yes i concur

 

[Arsene Wenger]

This is the EXACT game we have lost the last few years.

Have some good recent form, a test against a top 8 side where we are expected by most to win..... The result has been pretty resounding in the past in such games.... lets hope it changes.

 

[Lefti93]

Any chance of Austin vs Hogan taking place at the G on Saturday?

headlining WM34

 

[Janus]

I don't know what it is, but ever since half time of the West Coast game, I feel like this group has made a commitment to each other to trust their teammates to perform their role to the best of their ability. They might make mistakes, but they are playing with a freedom in each role that says 'I've put my faith in you, because you've done the same for me.'

Look at the way Hartlett is playing. How Westhoff is playing. How Boak is playing. That comes from trusting the guys around them to have their back.

Not even worried.

 

[mic59]

Any chance of Austin vs Hogan taking place at the G on Saturday?

If they do, it will be the first time Austin has taken on Hogan.

http://411mania.com/wrestling/bruce-prichard-reveals-why-steve-austin-vs-hulk-hogan-never-happened/

 

[SureBuddy]

We will win this one by 40+. We are a far superior team to Melbourne, especially missing their two best mids. On top of that, we play the MCG very well.

 

[JVseven]

After reading the first page, guys and gals you have convinced me to put a cheeky thou on Port to win the Grand Final.

 

[DaTBird187]

After reading the first page, guys and gals you have convinced me to put a geeky thou on Port to win the Grand Final.

Bit late now. I got 35/1 at the start of the season.

 

[raman]

Not even worried.

You will let us know if you ever actually are worried though, right?

 

[JVseven]

Bit late now. I got 35/1 at the start of the season.

Meh, I'll still make 7k.

I'm going to spend it now though, after reading this thread, you guys will never be beaten again. Ever.

 

[OneGreatClub]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-07-19/demon-jack-viney-confident-of-facing-port
Demon Jack Viney confident of facing Port

 

[ROBBBO]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-07-19/demon-jack-viney-confident-of-facing-port
Demon Jack Viney confident of facing Port

reading that it just tells you he is not quite right yet - so play him Melbourne

 

[FishingRick04]

This is the EXACT game we have lost the last few years.

Have some good recent form, a test against a top 8 side where we are expected by most to win..... The result has been pretty resounding in the past in such games.... lets hope it changes.

West Coast for mine is the turning point in belief of our game plan.

WE will win.

 

[FishingRick04]

Meh, I'll still make 7k.

I'm going to spend it now though, after reading this thread, you guys will never be beaten again. Ever.

That is correct, we expect to be the most successful dynasty to have ever existed, before it's existed.

Have a snickers, I believe if you reread you will see alot that still don't trust this playing group, but on form, fitness of respective lists, I'd hope we can e=overcome an improving Melbourne. It's a test we need to win, I'm sure your supporters are believing the same for your side.

 

[DaTBird187]

Meh, I'll still make 7k.

I'm going to spend it now though, after reading this thread, you guys will never be beaten again. Ever.

 

[RossFC]

After reading the first page, guys and gals you have convinced me to put a cheeky thou on Port to win the Grand Final.

It was Ports belting Melbourne on AFL 99 that won you over wasn't it?

 

[70sDinosaur]

Meh, I'll still make 7k.

I'm going to spend it now though, after reading this thread, you guys will never be beaten again. Ever.

You should have been here two weeks ago, when we'd have convinced you that Port would never ever win another game.

 

[Stryke]

Meh, I'll still make 7k.

I'm going to spend it now though, after reading this thread, you guys will never be beaten again. Ever.

PORT BOARD CONFIDENT OF PORT WIN IN SHOCKING TURN OF EVENTS

 

[Forzaport]

I don't know what it is, but ever since half time of the West Coast game, I feel like this group has made a commitment to each other to trust their teammates to perform their role to the best of their ability. They might make mistakes, but they are playing with a freedom in each role that says 'I've put my faith in you, because you've done the same for me.'

Look at the way Hartlett is playing. How Westhoff is playing. How Boak is playing. That comes from trusting the guys around them to have their back.

Not even worried.

There's definitely more trust out there which allows us to play better and push through that invisible barrier that has muffled our chances against the top teams this year. We're finally looking like we can be greater than the sum of our individual parts which puts us in the frame for a serious premiership tilt.

 

[Andre]

This is the EXACT game we have lost the last few years.

Have some good recent form, a test against a top 8 side where we are expected by most to win..... The result has been pretty resounding in the past in such games.... lets hope it changes.

We'll know within 10 minutes of the start. If we get plenty of the ball, but fail to capitalise on it, pencil in the close loss.

I think we'll win, but it's too soon for me to have the confidence we will win.

 

[Alberton Proud]

This game is the annual interstate trip for the Alberton Proud family

For all those attending let's bring the noise West Adelaide style and get right up the MCC's noses

Can't wait - should be a cracker

 

[JVseven]

This game is the annual interstate trip for the Alberton Proud family

For all those attending let's bring the noise West Adelaide style and get right up the MCC's noses

Can't wait - should be a cracker

You won't get up our noses, they're much too far up in the air.

Unlike those Crows flogs, we will allow you to cheer.