Preview Changes & Preview for Semi Final 2 vs Hawthorn @AO

[JimmyBC]

I'm baffled as to how after all these years of rinse repeat finals failures anyone can muster a semblance of enthusiasm for this game after something bordering on 119 last week.

 

[JimmyBC]

I'd bring in Hooray Henry & Leaping Larry and get Ken to tell them to smile before the game, then it's off to Sydney to get pantsed in a prelim that should've been at AO.. FEEL THE ELECTRICITY!!

 

[Flog111]

I'm baffled as to how after all these years of rinse repeat finals failures anyone can muster a semblance of enthusiasm for this game after something bordering on 119 last week.

I know what you mean. I can’t fathom to spend money on tickets. I have a slight hope.

I’ll likely watch the game. If we’re getting pumped at 3 quarter time I’m turning it off.

 

[malcheski]

Yep. Saw a graphic on the weekend that said Hinkley's winning percentage in home finals is 38%, every single other team in the league has a percentage of at least 60%. And that graphic included neutral games (i.e one Melbourne based team playing at 'home' against another Melbourne based team), I can only assume if you took them out it'd be even worse.

We are the worst performing home finalist of all time. (Vic sides assumed mostly as neutral venues, I ain't diving in to that)

Brisbane @ Gabba - 78%
Sydney @ SCG/Stadium Aus - 76%
GWS @ Showgrounds/Stadium Aus - 75%
West Coast @ W.A.C.A/Subi/Optus - 73%
Adelaide @ Footy Park/AO - 72%
Fremantle @ Subi/Optus - 62%

Port @ Footy Park/AO - 50%

 

[JimmyBC]

We are the worst performing home finalist of all time. (Vic sides assumed mostly as neutral venues, I ain't diving in to that)

Brisbane @ Gabba - 78%
Sydney @ SCG/Stadium Aus - 76%
GWS @ Showgrounds/Stadium Aus - 75%
West Coast @ W.A.C.A/Subi/Optus - 73%
Adelaide @ Footy Park/AO - 72%
Fremantle @ Subi/Optus - 62%

Port @ Footy Park/AO - 50%

#Portress

 

[Holden Hillbilly]

When do we find out the lineup? Thursday night?

Yes.

 

[TryAnHit]

JHF needs max cba. He was the only one trying last week. Made for finals.

 

[Shaucob_Burjan]

Butters cleared by the club to play on Friday.

Also, is there a reason why we couldn't keep him 'in doubt' to try and sike Hawthorn?

 

[Addy23]

Butters cleared by the club to play on Friday.

Also, is there a reason why we couldn't keep him 'in doubt' to try and sike Hawthorn?

Because our coach isn't Chris Scott

 

[Rising Power]

Could be Butters being the one siked psyched out when he's copping jabs and bumps to his ribs all night

 

[Del80659]

Butters cleared by the club to play on Friday.

Also, is there a reason why we couldn't keep him 'in doubt' to try and sike Hawthorn?

that's not the behavior of a nice soft family club

 

[Tibbs]

Uh… nope.

 

[JackHiscoxWasFast]

Cmon guys fire up.

Who handed out a world record thumping against the current premiership favourite ? Port Did.

Who beat an everything on the line Freo when it was a dead rubber ? Port Did.

Who was on an awesome pre finals run ? Port was.

With Butters now cleared and a fast, clearance dominating midfield, you will be hard to beat.

Who will have a massive home crowd behind them ? You guys.

I double down on my call for Port to win easily.

Nothing on the Hawks, awesome run, but all good things must come to an end.

 

[Ford Fairlane]

 

[Scholz Supremacy]

 

[Peninsula Boy]

Cmon guys fire up.

Who handed out a world record thumping against the current premiership favourite ? Port Did.

Who beat an everything on the line Freo when it was a dead rubber ? Port Did.

Who was on an awesome pre finals run ? Port was.

With Butters now cleared and a fast, clearance dominating midfield, you will be hard to beat.

Who will have a massive home crowd behind them ? You guys.

I double down on my call for Port to win easily.

Nothing on the Hawks, awesome run, but all good things must come to an end.

How much of your hard earned money are you putting on Port Adelaide?

 

[Shaucob_Burjan]

How much of your hard earned money are you putting on Port Adelaide?

He just wants Port in the Prelims lol

 

[JackHiscoxWasFast]

He just wants Port in the Prelims lol

No way ! Ultimate bogey side - much prefer the Hawks.

 

[StackedHunch]

Cmon guys fire up.

Who handed out a world record thumping against the current premiership favourite ? Port Did.

Who beat an everything on the line Freo when it was a dead rubber ? Port Did.

Who was on an awesome pre finals run ? Port was.

With Butters now cleared and a fast, clearance dominating midfield, you will be hard to beat.

Who will have a massive home crowd behind them ? You guys.

I double down on my call for Port to win easily.

Nothing on the Hawks, awesome run, but all good things must come to an end.

You sure seem keen to avoid the Hawks.

 

[JackHiscoxWasFast]

You sure seem keen to avoid the Hawks.

Nah. Got you guys covered I reckon esp at the SCG.

Swans had a similar run to hawks i think in 2017, 0-6 or similar start, won their elimination final then got smashed. Just think Port will rally at home.

 

[PeacefulWarrior]

Cmon guys fire up.

Who handed out a world record thumping against the current premiership favourite ? Port Did.

Who beat an everything on the line Freo when it was a dead rubber ? Port Did.

Who was on an awesome pre finals run ? Port was.

With Butters now cleared and a fast, clearance dominating midfield, you will be hard to beat.

Who will have a massive home crowd behind them ? You guys.

I double down on my call for Port to win easily.

Nothing on the Hawks, awesome run, but all good things must come to an end.

Who was it that was heavy favourites at home under lights in a big game and got embarrassed in front of a massive national audience? (Once again)

Port did!

 

[Scodges]

Butters cleared to play, but only trained with pink hat (no contact ), I recon a good hip & shoulder & he won’t play.


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[Ported]

Butters cleared to play, but only trained with pink hat (no contact ), I recon a good hip & shoulder & he won’t play.


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Yeah it's an odd one to flatly declare him available. Makes me think we'll withdraw him late like Geelong did Stewart.

Otherwise all it does is add fuel to the speculation Butters 'should have stayed on'. Which is rubbish

 

[Hammer#8]

Bartel saying it will be the best win in Ken's coaching tenure, did he forget Round 1, 2019 vs Melbourne?!

 

[Duck Farmer]

Who handed out a world record thumping against the current premiership favourite ? Port Did.

Who beat an everything on the line Freo when it was a dead rubber ? Port Did.

Who was on an awesome pre finals run ? Port was.

With Butters now cleared and a fast, clearance dominating midfield, you will be hard to beat.

Who will have a massive home crowd behind them ? You guys.

I'm reading this with the tune to the Stonecutters' song going through my head.