Autopsy AFL 2025 First Elimination Final - GWS v Hawks Sat Sept 6th 3:15pm AEST (Engie)

[dean33]

Nothing to do with Hawthorn. Same problems were apparent in the Collingwood and Geelong games (except both were clearly better on the night).

The obsession with the AFL making sure Vic sides win for the coin is nauseating. It’s fine if you’re content with the fact it’s a business rather than a professional sporting comp

Umpiring was fine, why would the afl prefer hawthorn go on instead of the giants? Afls preference is always the northern state teams. Umpires aren't instructed to fix results, sometimes they just make bad decisions. Take the tin foil hat off.

 

[Freomaniac]

You ain’t tough either champ

Keep it on football

Xtreme , I call it Tough Man Tony Abbott tactics lol

 

[Xtreme]

Xtreme , I call it Tough Man Tony Abbott tactics lol

Indeed

 

[Xtreme]

The WTC added about 45 minutes

 

[deck]

why would the afl prefer hawthorn go on instead of the giants?

Just because umpiring was poor and people think it favoured 1 team over the other. Doesn't mean everyone thinks it was rigged that way.

 

[Gavin Excell]

Impey is such an important player.

Yes he and Amon provide a lot of run
I thought Ward also shows some quality skills
His only knock is that he doesn't get the ball enough

 

[YeoShuey]

That Geelong vs Hawthorn Prelim will be massive

 

[RCAB]

I know you lot don't like facts (second highest free kick for differential in comp), but history says the EF winners rarely win in week 2.

It has nothing to do with what I'm saying.. you're hoping Hawthorn lose. You'd be saying the same thing if Hawthorn finished on the top of the ladder Rod

 

[MarcMaverick]

Guess the Giants could've used Derksen.

 

[Blackhawk42]

Is Hawthorn vs GWS currently the best match up for neutral fans?

Last 6 games...

85-72
77-75
84-82
85-79
76-64
107-88

Just continually producing bangers.

 

[Rod Stroker]

It has nothing to do with what I'm saying.. you're hoping Hawthorn lose. You'd be saying the same thing if Hawthorn finished on the top of the ladder Rod

I couldn't give a **** who wins or loses, doesn't impact my life either way.

I do expect Hawks to lose though. For all the splooging of EF winners every year, they hardly win in week 2. Last year a recent example.

 

[Coolangatta]

When was the last time top of the ladder went out in straight sets?

 

[Rod Stroker]

When was the last time top of the ladder went out in straight sets?

maybe us in 83 at a guess

 

[PerthBoy86]

When was the last time top of the ladder went out in straight sets?

First time ever I think a side has gone from 15th to 1st, so wouldn't surprise.

 

[RedWhite4Ever]

Have they finished the Welcome to Country yet...??

 

[ImCheatingToWin]

Your reward is a 10 goal thrashing at Adelaide Oval next week

Lollingwood supporters desperate to avoid Hawthorn at all costs

 

[ImCheatingToWin]

Those first 3 goals from the umpires came in handy

Eagles fans will never get over botching a draft pick decision

 

[HawkMongrel]

I'm convinced that prolonged Welcome To Country caused the Giants to lose.

Caused most people to lose time they’ll never get back in their lives.

 

[RCAB]

WHERE HAVE ALL THE HAWKS POSTERS GONE

You've going missing... Usually you post a lot more after a game

 

[shaqsuns]

I cant wait for Adelaide, hawthorn on Friday night. I think that game is going to be a cracker!

 

[Long Live HFC]

WHERE HAVE ALL THE HAWKS POSTERS GONE

Still waiting for you to submit the evidence that mitchell described himself as a “master coach”.

What’s taking you so long? It’s been months.

 

[demondavey]

When was the last time top of the ladder went out in straight sets?

Port 01?

 

[BIGHAWK23]

WHERE HAVE ALL THE HAWKS POSTERS GONE

Saying something?

 

[BIGHAWK23]

This is brilliant

It really is

 

[demondavey]

GWS I cannot get a read on. They can do nothing for 2 quarters then kick 7 unanswered goals. That alone marries up with their form all year. So unpredictable. Hawthorn are putting together 4 quarters now and looking really dangerous. I feel like they’ll get past Adelaide but hit the wall with Geelong. Got to be hot favourites next year though.

GWS have some big decisions to make re approach, consistency, older players and coaching. Kingsley would really want to start getting something from this group.