Preview Melbourne v Ports @MCG

[70sDinosaur]

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.

How many are you expecting to be there on Saturday?

This is a good match up that deserves a big crowd.

 

[JVseven]

How many are you expecting to be there on Saturday?

This is a good match up that deserves a big crowd.

Mid-30's is my guess. I live in Perth so don't take too much notice of crowd numbers.

We've been hit hard by injuries, especially in the guts, but with our four likely ins, I except us to be more competitive than the last couple few weeks.

 

[Bring-Back-Powell]

Is Toumpas a sniff to play?

 

[bomberclifford]

Wife's away this weekend.... Doing a spit, curry and snapper for a Saturday bonanza....

I read this twice before I realised you were talking about food.

 

[Janus]

Is Toumpas a sniff to play?

Only if Ken is sniffing petrol.

 

[scottjr]

All

 

[bomberclifford]

Is Toumpas a sniff to play?

Not even close.

Barring a horror injury run, he's unlikely to ever play at AFL level again for Port IMO.

 

[Arsene Wenger]

Garlett a possible out for them too. Has caused us pain before.

 

[Us against the rest]

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.

 

[Us against the rest]

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

Imo we have about a 25% chance at Winning the GF at this stage.

 

[Us against the rest]

Is Toumpas a sniff to play?

Yep for sure, at the Magpies.

 

[JVseven]

Imo we have about a 25% chance at this stage.

If we get Tyson, Viney, Watts and Salem back and Hogan and Gawn find some form I think it's going to be a cracker of a game and a true 50/50 contest. A few 'ifs' there I know.

 

[Byron!!!]

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 failed comprehension at school?


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[Del80659]

without vinney jones i'm not scared one bit

 

[Bring-Back-Powell]

Garlett a possible out for them too. Has caused us pain before.

Attending a funeral in Perth apparently.
You'd hope (well you guys wouldn't) that he'd make it back in time.

 

[Bring-Back-Powell]

Not even close.

Barring a horror injury run, he's unlikely to ever play at AFL level again for Port IMO.

Staggered MFC picked a player of his quality (or lack there of) at pick 4. Crazy.
Sad Toumpas didn't work out at either club.

 

[Arsene Wenger]

Attending a funeral in Perth apparently.
You'd hope (well you guys wouldn't) that he'd make it back in time.

With all respect to the family member that passed, i hope he doesnt make it back for the game... He is a dangerous player.

 

[mic59]

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.

I don't yet have the confidence in us that I have in the Swans. When they were playing the Bulldogs at the SCG they were all over them in the first quarter and a half but were only 2.7 to 2.3 up. But I never doubted that the Swans would win(they eventually won by 46). I'm starting to get over the doubts with Port, hopefully all the players and coaches are starting to think the same way.

 

[HighBudget]

A quiet useless fact but we're yet to lose a day game this year (that's not including twilights)

 

[Steve Dore]

Because the Melbourne winter is so warm and welcoming


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I'm in Melbourne today and I think you might be on to something.

 

[HighBudget]

I don't know what it is, but ever since that SPP spear tackle, 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.

Fixed that for you

 

[FishingRick04]

Yes needs to spend time with family

 

[Steve Dore]

... since that SSP spear tackle ....

Fixed that for you

Glad SSP is not one of ours. Spear tackles are very dangerous.

 

[HighBudget]

Glad SSP is not one of ours. Spear tackles are very dangerous.

Oops! fixed it

 

[bomberclifford]

Sad Toumpas didn't work out at either club.

I think you'd find most here agree with that sentiment.

We all wanted to see him excel.