Game Day Rd 23 - Port @ Optus

[Snuffaluphagus]

Freo by 15 over our home ground bunnies

 

[Lach72]

Hmm not sure our midfield is good enough to beat them

 

[estibador]

We're certainly a chance but I'm not expecting a win here. As long as we put in an honest performance like the Brissie game I'll be content.

Speaking of, Friday night showed how silly some of the overreactions were to that loss. The way some people were labelling Brissie a shit team when they've prevailed in 16 of their 22 games this year and are sitting 2nd was just childish petulance.

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

We're certainly a chance but I'm not expecting a win here. As long as we put in an honest performance like the Brissie game I'll be content.

Speaking of, Friday night showed how silly some of the overreactions were to that loss. The way some people were labelling Brissie a s**t team when they've prevailed in 16 of their 22 games this year and are sitting 2nd was just childish petulance.

Brisbane game was our best performance since the Melbourne win. I got more hope out of that game then the Geelong and WC ones combined.

 

[Power Raid]

I'll be at the game today

Looking forward to a great contest

Good luck all

 

[Ge3ks]

I'll be at the game today

Looking forward to a great contest

Good luck all

Cheers Raid. I hope your team loses today but does well in September.

 

[kingswood71]

I'll be at the game today

Looking forward to a great contest

Good luck all

Will be cheering Port on come finals .......
Not today though

 

[kingswood71]

Will take our best to win this.
I think Port will come out looking for a decent win leading into finals.
Hoping for a 4 quarter contest and not an early capitulation.
Sometimes teams without finals to play for, can just play with wild abandon. Hopefully thats us today.
End the season on a high with a couple of back to back wins.
Us by 1 point.......

 

[PurpleReign]

Sometimes the wheels can completely fall off in the second last round for teams just outside or on the verge of finals. I hope we give a spirited effort today. I’m actually very keen to see how we go next week against another developing team in Hawthorn. So we need to play well for in these two games and get the most out of what has been a disappointing season. Port aren’t exactly flying so I reckon we’re in with a chance.

 

[freo_leo29]

Would love a retro round win, can't see it happening though (only beat tigers of recent and it was a diabolical game)

Have memories of getting belted by port when wearing the anchor, my brother supports Port so have sat through many games at subi where they pummelled us, Motlop kicking GOTY comes to mind.

Hopefully we don't wind it back that far today

 

[Perfect Purple]

We’ve got this today. I‘m expecting a good contest and both Jye and Sam to kick at least two apiece.

Like several other posters, I want us to win today, but will be going for Port during the finals.

Having spoken to several Adelaide supporters over the years I can tell you that there in the same rivalry and level of hatred between them and Port as there is here with us and the Eagles. Also like us and our media, Port are treated badly by theirs so they face the same uphill battle that we do.

 

[freo1997]

Think we’ve played well since that Collingwood loss. Should of beaten Lions who are the in form team. Should be a close one.

 

[serial_thrilla]

I sense a four goal game from Bailey Banfield

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Bailey Banfield

Age

26

Ht

190cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.6

3star

K

7.2

3star

HB

6.5

4star

M

2.9

3star

T

3.9

5star

G

0.3

3star

D

9.5

2star

K

5.3

2star

HB

4.3

3star

M

2.0

2star

T

2.8

4star

G

0.5

4star

D

14.4

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

6.8

5star

M

3.8

4star

T

3.2

5star

G

0.2

3star

today Tonga Bob.

 

[pavstar]

I've seen enough. Freo to beat Kern and the Port Adelaide Tarps by 28 points..

 

[King Tenz]

Quietly confident even though I shouldn't be.

Potential W incoming.

Fremantle by 26.

 

[E Shed]

I’m not feeling it. I think their mids are too strong.

Looking for 4 quarters of pressure & run & no fear footy. Hopefully Emmett shows a bit. Love his journey to the top & couldn’t be happier for him to realize his dream.

 

[Randomizor]

This round has been bizarre. Probably re-sparked my interest in this game. Us by a lot or a tight loss with controversy.

 

[Outshined]

I’m not feeling it. I think their mids are too strong.

Looking for 4 quarters of pressure & run & no fear footy. Hopefully Emmett shows a bit. Love his journey to the top & couldn’t be happier for him to realize his dream.

+1

Port have been a bit up and down the last month but their midfield beats ours if they fire.

As long as it's not a repeat of some of our earlier home efforts against Sydney, Dogs etc, I'm ok with it.

 

[mightymouse75]

I am happy for Ben cousins and stepping up as a father and human but is it really him ?
He looks like an android on tv ..

 

[freo1997]

I am happy for Ben cousins and stepping up as a father and human but is it really him ?
He looks like an android on tv ..

Benny was a nice bloke. One of two footy players I’ve spoken to..the other Modra in a footy clinic when he was complementing my kicking

 

[mike91]

No Walters hurts quite a bit

Fairly short forward line

Reckon Rozee and Butters will be too much for us unfortunately.

Power by 20

We're a sneaky chance, but simply have to bring the pressure for four quarters and play with some dare

 

[Joao]

If we don't turn up in Q1, we'll be down by 5 goals at QT. If we avoid that, I reckon we're a decent chance.

 

[Jeba]

Oh yeah, fantastic to see a real freo jumper again, 22 retro rounds thanks afl

 

[kingswood71]

Love retro jumpers

 

[mike91]

Absolutely keen to see Emmett stick a bone crunching tackle, hopefully on Rioli