2017 Non Crows AFL Discussion Thread - Part IV A New Hope

[Elite Crow]

No chance of getting Hopper.

Who is

 

[Godallblighty]

I'm not usually an aggressive agitator around here, but here goes.

Many of you need to harden the f*ck up. You sit here and whinge about how depressing our history is, and how poor our finals record is. And you'd be right.

But then when we secure Top 2 three weeks out from finals, all you do is worry about how good Sydney are. Then when we secure 1st before the last game is even played, you whinge about having to play GWS or Port. Or oh gee, Geelong are pretty good.

I reckon a lot of people here prefer it when we don't finish high, so then they don't have to put up with the pressure. Well, f*ck that. Premierships aren't handed to you on a platter.

After the bye we had statistically the toughest draw home. If we made Top 2 from there, we would have earned it, and be a flag favourite. Well guess what. We're top. Does it mean we've done enough? No. Does it mean we're monties? No. But it means we're in the box seat. If you sit around worrying about having to play this team or that then you're f*cked before you've even started.

Since we secured Top 2 the club has looked at the bigger picture and is doing what's necessary to be as well prepared for the Qualifying Final as possible. How about we fire the hell up instead of worrying about other teams? It's a losers mentality.

All of that would be quite right if anyone on here actually played for the Crows. But as (I assume) we dont, it has exactly zero to do with the premiership whether people post their worst fears or their greatest hopes or anything in between. It's discussion. It's what we do.

 

[Vhaluus]

Cameron insisting Stevie J will play finals.

It's truly nice of clubs to handicap themselves like that.

 

[FatAlbert36]

All of that would be quite right if anyone on here actually played for the Crows. But as (I assume) we dont, it has exactly zero to do with the premiership whether people post their worst fears or their greatest hopes or anything in between. It's discussion. It's what we do.

Good to be reminded of the positives though. So far we have had a good year. We finished top for a reason. Reflect, breathe and reset for the next phase.

 

[footy4ever]

on what grounds could he stop the AFL from programming the game at the G

On the grounds that the MCG is not shaped like a potato, which by Geelong standards is the official 'oval' shape.

 

[MatthewB]

We have 70000 but it ain't full every week

We only have 57000 members

Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

 

[1970crow]

Geelong should absolutely get their home finals at their home ground. But the AFL isn't a fair organisation.

Disagree with this.

 

[1970crow]

Why? There is no history of playing finals any where else except the MCG or Waverly. In the VFL days finals were never played at the home ground.

And since the start of the AFL it has always been home state ground, not home ground.

Not always

 

[1970crow]

The team that earns the right to a home final should be able to play it wherever they want.

I don't see why teams would choose a small, shit stadium when they'd lose a ton of money. But, for example, Geelong and Sydney should have the right to choose not to play at the MCG or ANZ

Do clubs get much of the gate for finals? Thought it was the AFL's money.

 

[Peter Doherty]

Who is

No idea, haha.

 

[kirky]

Do clubs get much of the gate for finals? Thought it was the AFL's money.

It is and that's why they decide where games are played for best financial return.

 

[Redleg Crow]

Not always

Apart from the dumb MCG rule exception

 

[Squiba]

http://m.afc.com.au/news/2017-08-27/who-finishes-where

AFC article has us playing Richmond or Port. Not sure that is completely right looking at percentage..?

 

[hey shorty]

We only have 57000 members

Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

And it's still hardly ever full

 

[footy4ever]

http://m.afc.com.au/news/2017-08-27/who-finishes-where

AFC article has us playing Richmond or Port. Not sure that is completely right looking at percentage..?

Correct. It is incorrect.

GWS or Port.

 

[NikkiNoo]

Don't know about Puffer fish, they are more like Goldfish.

Play a top 8 side, sack Kern - he has no idea.

Next few weeks against bottom 10 sides, we're back - we can win it.

Rinse and repeat all season.

 

[Drummond]

Cameron insisting Stevie J will play finals.

It's truly nice of clubs to handicap themselves like that.

Are you serious, he said this?

We can write them off as any kind of threat then.

 

[StickerMan]

I'm not usually an aggressive agitator around here, but here goes.

Many of you need to harden the f*ck up. You sit here and whinge about how depressing our history is, and how poor our finals record is. And you'd be right.

But then when we secure Top 2 three weeks out from finals, all you do is worry about how good Sydney are. Then when we secure 1st before the last game is even played, you whinge about having to play GWS or Port. Or oh gee, Geelong are pretty good.

I reckon a lot of people here prefer it when we don't finish high, so then they don't have to put up with the pressure. Well, f*ck that. Premierships aren't handed to you on a platter.

After the bye we had statistically the toughest draw home. If we made Top 2 from there, we would have earned it, and be a flag favourite. Well guess what. We're top. Does it mean we've done enough? No. Does it mean we're monties? No. But it means we're in the box seat. If you sit around worrying about having to play this team or that then you're f*cked before you've even started.

Since we secured Top 2 the club has looked at the bigger picture and is doing what's necessary to be as well prepared for the Qualifying Final as possible. How about we fire the hell up instead of worrying about other teams? It's a losers mentality.

I wish I could like this again

Sent from my HTC 2PS6200 using Tapatalk

 

[NikkiNoo]

They should scrap "home state final". It's bullshit. You should earn the right to a home ground final. You should be able to play it wherever you want

But then clubs might want to control what happens in pre-game and other things like getting more money for playing the final at their home ground instead of the AFL controlling everything and taking all the profits. Yeah, that's not going to happen.

 

[NikkiNoo]

For what it's worth, I hope the little flog doesn't get to us. But I'd be stoked if the AFL bent the rules to enable us getting Devon Smith and Jacob Hopper.

I thought your recruiting staff was the best in the business at identifying talent and drafting it? If you are so good at the organic growth, then why no players in the best 22 under 22 or that you have to go and poach talent from elsewhere?

 

[treeman]

Can anyone tell me if Port will get to play their precious song for their home final?
I don't think they should but they did last time...?

Sent from my SM-T355Y using Tapatalk

 

[Scorpus]

So grand final no longer at the MCG?

Yes, I would make that change

 

[hey shorty]

Phil Davis is more than confident of beating Adelaide in Adelaide or Geelong in Geelong.

Good for you Philthy.

 

[hey shorty]

Can anyone tell me if Port will get to play their precious song for their home final?
I don't think they should but they did last time...?

Sent from my SM-T355Y using Tapatalk

They did last time, so I'd assume they would this time.

 

[Crom]

http://m.afc.com.au/news/2017-08-27/who-finishes-where

AFC article has us playing Richmond or Port. Not sure that is completely right looking at percentage..?

Correct. It is incorrect.

GWS or Port.

Or Richmond if they draw with St Kilda today. With how this season has gone, this is where my money is