2016 AFL Finals - Geelong v Hawthorn, MCG, Fri, Sept 9, 7.50pm

[mysainters]

Birchall had a mare

 

[JUBJUB]

**** Geelong dropped and threw all night. We got pinged every half chance. I guess free kick hawthorn is too ingrained in the psyche now.

 

[And_ROOS]

Hawks fans delusional if they think #freekickhawthorn is put to bed after tonight it should be #umpiresfellatehawks

 

[J_Moore]

I thought it was a s**t quality game TBH. It stayed close though so it turned into an epic. I don't think either side was all that impressive. So many fumbles , missed tackles, schoolboy errors involved.

Might have to watch it again when I get home and re-assess as I was watching at work

Yeah, neither side was particularly convincing. Hawks had some periods where everything clicked, but went to water too often.

Geelong were never clean all night, but found a way. We're often similar, I guess.

 

[coerced]

I thought it was a s**t quality game TBH. It stayed close though so it turned into an epic. I don't think either side was all that impressive. So many fumbles , missed tackles, schoolboy errors involved.

Might have to watch it again when I get home and re-assess as I was watching at work

You're not wrong. Both old teams struggling to really put together compelling footy.

Would not be surprised to see Dogs win next week tbh.

 

[Number37]

Hawks fans delusional if they think #freekickhawthorn is put to bed after tonight it should be #umpiresfellatehawks

#freecockhawthorn


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[damochandler]

Guthrie was the catalyst in the third

 

[Sam The Doc]

Guthrie was the catalyst in the third

Yep and Lonergan too did lots of important things.

 

[Tas]

What was he ment to do exactly?

Hold up the ball, eat up a few more seconds, force a ball up or boundary throw in. Give time for Geelong to man up loose Hawthorn players, not to give Hawthorn the ball and an opportunity to win the match. You take the shot if it is a high probability of scoring a goal.

Clubs go through lest few minute scenarios to run down the clock, I am positive that Motlop broke every team rule in the book.

 

[MinerBoy]

May as well apply that hilarious gif to the guys who thought we got away with it then

 

[Roosurgence]

Anyone that blames the umpires.
- grant birchalls kicking tonight was under 10s level. From a veteran in a final just not good enough
- Luke hodge disgraceful leadership giving away that 50m. Lots of lazy kicks as well.
- 10+ times kicks were smothered when Hawks had momentum

As a neutral the umpiring was abysmal both ways, but that's nothing new for 2016.

Birchall is looking like he might be close to done. No longer has any dash and more often than not is rushed to get his kicks away. I think the team he has played in has hidden his demise a bit.

Probably come out and be BOG next week now.

 

[JackFlash]

This was real footy, played in trying conditions and i will give the Hawks full credit despite some bizarre behaviour by their cranky old men Hodge and Mitchell (jeez he can be a turd sometimes)

 

[DeadlyAkkuret]

Great game, Hawks return to the MCG next week against the dogs.

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Don't you need to leave to be able to return?

 

[PetterdHoisted]

But seriously, both sides were outstanding, and Geelong were better.

Really? Was close but otherwise fairly dull display compared to the show the dogs put on last night. Crowd seemed subdued at times. Weather a lot to do with it of course.

 

[pjcrows]

Really? Was close but otherwise fairly dull display compared to the show the dogs put on last night. Crowd seemed subdued at times. Weather a lot to do with it of course.

What are you on about? An all-time great high pressure final.

 

[Teaser_]

KOLOKTRONIS

 

[dickballsack]

Just lots of basic skill errors - kicking into the man on the mark is just bad play. Being too lazy to bend down and pick up the ball is bad play. It wasn't a great game by any stretch, just close.

Those skill errors are basic if you're playing kick to kick. That game was just a brutal contested game where both teams were as fierce as each other, absolute epic contest.

 

[Banyo Bloods]

Hawks unlucky to not be one game away. Really looked like they had it over Geelong but to Geelong's credit they fought back even though as predictable Hawthorn still had the opportunity to clinch it. They really do rise to the top, Burgoyne what a player, cool calm and dependable. Geelong did well full credit to them. What a thrill to watch a match like that. Hawks still alive and that's all they need to be, beware the wounded Hawks they know how to win on the road. Congrats to Geelong in their hands to be a part of yet another GF.

 

[coerced]

What are you on about? An all-time great high pressure final.

I didn't think the pressure was that great compared to other finals in recent years.

 

[PetterdHoisted]

What are you on about? An all-time great high pressure final.

Loved last night, honestly spent more time in the kitchen chatting tonight, pity the rain came today. Maybe Ch7 had the crowd noise turned down, but seemed quiet.

Don't get me wrong, LOVED the result

 

[FreoRicci]

Want to say.. Luke Hodge is such a good bloke. A little push to Selwood for the free kick then told the ump that he loves his hair.. Fairly rewarded with a 50 m penalty. Good bloke Hodgey, that's the difference at the end.

 

[PetterdHoisted]

I didn't think the pressure was that great compared to other finals in recent years.

Clarko said it just then, if there is one to lose, it's this one.

 

[benhawk]

Want to say.. Luke Hodge is such a good bloke. A little push to Selwood for the free kick then told the ump that he loves his hair.. Fairly rewarded with a 50 m penalty. Good bloke Hodgey, that's the difference at the end.

Did he swear at the umpire?

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[Seeds]

2nd half was ok. First half was pretty ordinary football. The week off didn't seem to help either side.

First half was sensational. Sydney people dont seem to understand the concept of wet weather football. Ball was like soap.

 

[Frank Gallagher]

It is an interesting side bar with the finals this year. Cats will play 1 game of footy in 28 days, or thereabouts, come the Prelim. going to be interesting how the winners go with that.

Similar thing happened to the Bombers in 1990 due to the Collingwood-Westcoast draw in the prelim.