AFL 2025 Second Preliminary Final - Cats v Hawks Fri Sept 19th 7:40pm EST (MCG)

[Mr Meow]

Why do so many fans want to downplay the importance of this to their side and go on about how the pressure is all on the other side? Both sides made a prelim, Cats might be slight faves, but it's as good a chance for the Hawks. Like alleviate the pressure so if you lose you can console yourself by saying, oh well, it's not our year. I know I guess, many of us do it, but I hope the players (for their sake) aren't thinking that. I hope they're as motivated as in any prelim. There's no guarantee Hawthorn or Geelong will even make a prelim next year or the year after. I want to see them fight to the death, and I'm sure the fans will. Yes, it is a game, and as a 'neutral' who hopes the Hawks win I'm hoping for a cracking game regarding of the result. If the Cats win hope it's close all the way through at least.

There's huge pressure on both sides. Geelong supporters have acknowledged our clubs part while dismissing the laughable "free hit, underdog of the century" cope by a few Hawks people.

 

[Mr Meow]

Geelong play more games at the G each year dont they?

We play 1 home game at the G and 10 in Geelong, so 10x as many at GMHBA. I'd be surprised to find out Hawthorn plat 10x as many home games in Tassie compared to the G.

 

[Fastback]

The doors wide open for Geelong. All they have to do is plant their foot and walk through.

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Last 8 finals: Hawks 6 Cats 2... about as relevant.

 

[SA HAWK]

Last 8 finals: Hawks 6 Cats 2... about as relevant.

Historical finals record has no bearing on this season.

Recent head to head record is very one sided but we were rubbish for most of that time.

 

[HeHateMe]

Hawks will have majority of the neutral support. There might be some exceptions from the Essendon camp.

My in-laws are mad Dons fans, the other BIL is a mad Cats fan. I'm at the table surrounded by my enemies. But I found it surprising when the in-laws told me they were actually barracking for the Hawks tonight

 

[Mr Meow]

My in-laws are mad Dons fans, the other BIL is a mad Cats fan. I'm at the table surrounded by my enemies. But I found it surprising when the in-laws told me they were actually barracking for the Hawks tonight

I thought the one group we could rely on were Bombers supporters!

 

[RCAB]

cats by 60 pts.

Still salty

 

[SA HAWK]

We need Chol and Lewis to compete and bring the ball to ground tonight.

Dear would have been a better option than Lewis.

If we let Geelong intercept mark at will it is game over.

Small forwards hitting the scoreboard our biggest chance to win imo.

 

[a_fighting_fury]

Backing the Cats, too polished and finals-hardened. The Hawks’ midfield will push them, but Geelong’s system and composure in finals should carry them through to the big dance.
Cats by 19 points.

 

[JPetro83]

There are no winners tonight but if if i had to pick one that i would rather see get up it would be Geelong. I just HATE Sam Mitchell.

 

[JPetro83]

Geelong by 5 goals

 

[janty]

Not a fan of either team.

 

[SA HAWK]

Not a fan of either team.

Not many are.

 

[Gaborone]

Two (underrated by Geelong) players can win it for Hawthorn
1. Chol - if he is on he will destroy the opposition
2. Ward - the sweeper/link man who has come of age

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Carefully worded there Jeff

 

[Yellow Feathers]

17 more hours and the first team through to the 2025 grand final should be known!

How many hours now

 

[iameviljez]

Not a fan of either team.

I remember when we used to be the 'second team' of quite a few people.

I prefer this current stance

 

[StillAtLarge]

I know there's a bit of wind and rain forecast but the surface itself will be in immaculate nick. One game in the last month, should be a sight to behold

 

[Xtreme]

How many hours now

4 hours 4 minutes until the bounce (unless delays due to WTC or Hamish getting his noggin on tv)

 

[Wojcinski]

I remember when we used to be the 'second team' of quite a few people.

I prefer this current stance

Hawks achieved that at one point last year but then they kept winning and then Ginnivan/Watson/guy with rats tail who I cant name right now and their celebrations started to rustle peoples jimmies a little too much

 

[MagpieJo]

an all in brawl would be fun to watch!! ugh, my worst nightmare, for my sis, go hawks, but Ginnie go to the races please!

 

[ceebsaf]

Still salty

who are u?

 

[SA HAWK]

I remember when we used to be the 'second team' of quite a few people.

I prefer this current stance

Was definitely barracking for you against Port in the 2007 gf.

Didn’t really get the rivaly until i found this site 2008 changed all of that.

 

[RCAB]

who are u?

You're the one who PM me!

Then after your suspension your came and read all my posts



Crows ain't playing today. They couldn't win one quarter. Probably a worse finals campaign than Carlton last year.

 

[GenericUsername202]

The winner of this game will face either brisbane or collingwood in the grand final