Unofficial Preview Prelim final!

[Mr Ripper]

Harris will be OK if he plays Hawkins from behind and can't be pushed in the back - which is a curiously legal tactic when employed by Tomahawk.

 

[Johnny Bananas]

Geelong's performances a round after winning big in 2020 (defined as kicking at least double the opposition's score):

• Lost to Carlton by 2
• Lost to West Coast by 9
• Defeated Port by 60
• Defeated Adelaide by 28
• Lost to Richmond by 26

At the time Adelaide were winless, and were within 10 points midway through the 4th quarter, before Geelong kicked the last three goals of the game.

Besides the back to back thrashings of St Kilda and Port, it's not a great record. I'm confident the Cats won't come out firing.

 

[Lazza16]

I think if Payne had of been given a few games earlier in the season I would say yes to the above, but now feel Starc will take Rohan and Harris will just have to be the 1 v 1 defender against Hawkins. Being All Australian would hope he at least evens the contest. Gardner will have his hands full with Dangerfield.

I think I would prefer Starc on Danger coz of mobility...more imposing than Rohan. I am sure they are having the same dilemmas with our youthful forwards vs their aging backs although the ex lion is in good form.

 

[Ralphy2017]

Harris will be OK if he plays Hawkins from behind and can't be pushed in the back - which is a curiously legal tactic when employed by Tomahawk.

Yes Richmond do it also. Rule should be changed for 2021 so no hands in the back at all. Protecting your space has allowed for pushing in the back, too difficult rule to adjudicate.

 

[Section 5]

While we are waiting for the Club to let us know when tickets are an sale. This from Ticketmaster site today.

2020 AFL Finals tickets on sale times
Brisbane Lions v Geelong Cats

• Competing Club & AFL Members | Tuesday 13 October, 9am – 1pm AEST
• Gabba Members | Tuesday 13 October, 9am – 1pm AEST
• General Public | Tuesday 13 October, 2pm AEST

 

[Tom14]

Harris will be OK if he plays Hawkins from behind and can't be pushed in the back - which is a curiously legal tactic when employed by Tomahawk.

Hawkins shoved Harris every single high ball in Round 5. It was smart - even normal players aren't going to be called every time.

 

[dlanod]

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