Similarity to the 1991 finals series

[BlueandGoldforever]

In 1991 the Eagles played at Waverley three weeks in a row and four weeks of finals continuously:

(It was worth noting too that in round 24 on Saturday, August 31 we played Fitzroy at Princess Park losing by 10 points. So all up, the Eagles travelled for four out of five weeks to Victoria).

1)Sunday, September 8: Qualifying final: Hawthorn defeated us by 23 points at Subiaco Oval
2) Sunday, September 15: ist Semi-final: We defeated Melbourne by 38 points at Waverley
3) Saturday, September 21: Preliminary final: We defeated Geelong by 15 points at Waverley
4) Saturday, September 28: Grand final: Hawthorn thrashed us by 53 points at Waverley.

Every Eagles player I spoke to about the 1991 grand final said that they were cooked by half-time and even though we only trailed by 10 points at three-quarter time, Hawthorn had the wind in the last quarter and kicked eight goals.

I do think that the 1991 Eagles side had more talent and resolve to be honest and they did finish top of the ladder with a 19-3 win-loss ratio.

 

[Dazzler9]

Well I feel better.

 

[arfadunger]

In 1991 it was Hawthorn (of course) beating us in the QF at Subi that killed us. One difference these days is that I reckon the pre finals bye does help teams that have to travel.

 

[BlueandGoldforever]

In 1991 it was Hawthorn (of course) beating us in the QF at Subi that killed us. One difference these days is that I reckon the pre finals bye does help teams that have to travel.

I agree plus if we beat Essendon we get an eight day break before playing on the following Friday night. If we win that then at least a seven day break to the preliminary final.

 

[BlueandGoldforever]

Of course this year will bring a different result.

 

[Monocle]

In 1991 the Eagles played at Waverley three weeks in a row and four weeks of finals continuously:

(It was worth noting too that in round 24 on Saturday, August 31 we played Fitzroy at Princess Park losing by 10 points. So all up, the Eagles travelled for four out of five weeks to Victoria).

1)Sunday, September 8: Qualifying final: Hawthorn defeated us by 23 points at Subiaco Oval
2) Sunday, September 15: ist Semi-final: We defeated Melbourne by 38 points at Waverley
3) Saturday, September 21: Preliminary final: We defeated Geelong by 15 points at Waverley
4) Saturday, September 28: Grand final: Hawthorn thrashed us by 53 points at Waverley.

Every Eagles player I spoke to about the 1991 grand final said that they were cooked by half-time and even though we only trailed by 10 points at three-quarter time, Hawthorn had the wind in the last quarter and kicked eight goals.

I do think that the 1991 Eagles side had more talent and resolve to be honest and they did finish top of the ladder with a 19-3 win-loss ratio.

To the 1991 Final Series...... ugly, painful, a little off putting and not a good look ...... but we had to go through football puberty before we emerged as a fully fledged adult.


Me I much preferred the 1992 & 1994 Final Series....... got to love Geelong.

 

[Dazzler9]

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To the 1991 Final Series...... ugly, painful, a little off putting and not a good look ...... but we had to go through football puberty before we emerged as a fully fledged adult.


Me I much preferred the 1992 & 1994 Final Series....... got to love Geelong.


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So what you're saying is, we got our finals pubes in 1991.

 

[BlueandGoldforever]

Also in 2012 we had to beat Hawthorn at the MCG in the last game of the season to make the top four but we came up short and finished fifth.

 

[BigVic]

1991 we played at Waverley despite being the higher ranked team

 

[Dazzler9]

1991 we played at Waverley despite being the higher ranked team

1991 saw the first ever final played outside Victoria. It only applied to the first week of finals back then. I don't know when that officially changed, but by 1994 the AFL was playing preliminary finals outside of Victoria.

 

[Balls In]

1991 we played at Waverley despite being the higher ranked team

That finals series was an absolute farce. After we lost the qualifying final to Hawthorn we somehow had a Semi final in Victoria against the 5th placed Melbourne (who inexplicably won a home game by beating 6th placed Essendon in the elimination final - WTF!), then we copped 3rd placed Geelong in Vic in the Preliminary final (who unbelievably got handed a home game despite being beaten by Hawthorn in the semi's - again WTF). Absolute bullshit and it still pisses me off.

 

[CursoryMercenary]

That 91' side despite choking in that Qualifying Final had such toughness and skill to beat Melbourne and Geelong away the next two weeks, sadly a third trip away was too much.

 

[BlueandGoldforever]

Actually this season is very similar to 2012. We had to beat Hawthorn at the MCG in the last game of the year to finish fourth but we lost by approximately four goals meaning we finished fifth with a 15-7 record.

We then played North Melbourne in the Elimination Final at Subiaco Oval, which we won by 96 points.

On a six-day break we played Collingwood at the MCG and lost by 13 points.

 

[squashface]

On a six-day break we played Collingwood at the MCG and lost by 13 points.

I think Andrew Embley owes us a few TV screens after that game

 

[BlueandGoldforever]

I think Andrew Embley owes us a few TV screens after that game

It is ridiculous to blame one incident in 120 minutes of football.

 

[Goroyals22]

I was there that night and it was a certain goal even if he shinned it forward.. we had numbers everywhere..... and would have killed that game ,thats just thrown up a nightmare i thought id forgotten


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[BlueandGoldforever]

I was there that night and it was a certain goal even if he shinned it forward.. we had numbers everywhere..... and would have killed that game ,thats just thrown up a nightmare i thought id forgotten


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We could have kicked seven or eight goals in the first quarter that we dominated.

To highlight one incident is silly because there was plenty of time afterwards to still win the game.

 

[BlueandGoldforever]

We could also create history and become the first side to win three interstate finals in a row to win the premiership.

 

[Rowan18]

I've decided that it's best if geelong wins so we play pies wk2. We know how to beat the at the MCG.

If we were to win, an away prelim against Brisbane would be the next best opponent.

 

[TheGhostOfJohnBelushi]

We could also create history and become the first side to win three interstate finals in a row to win the premiership.

Except Adelaide already did that.

 

[hudson2006]

REALLY hoping we can somehow mirror that Adelaide ‘98 effort instead of ‘91. They also finished 5th that year.

 

[BigVic]

REALLY hoping we can somehow mirror that Adelaide ‘98 effort instead of ‘91. They also finished 5th that year.

Crows had to travel all 4 weeks to win the flag

 

[TheGhostOfJohnBelushi]

Crows had to travel all 4 weeks to win the flag

They travelled 5 straight weeks actually. Last round was against us at Subi. Then MCG, SCG, MCG, MCG.

Can be done but don’t focus too far ahead. Expect nothing and let’s see what unfolds.

 

[eagles rule]

They travelled 5 straight weeks actually. Last round was against us at Subi. Then MCG, SCG, MCG, MCG.

Can be done but don’t focus too far ahead. Expect nothing and let’s see what unfolds.

I’ll be expecting to win , just need the players to Believe..


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[WCErevival]

Actually this season is very similar to 2012. We had to beat Hawthorn at the MCG in the last game of the year to finish fourth but we lost by approximately four goals meaning we finished fifth with a 15-7 record.

We then played North Melbourne in the Elimination Final at Subiaco Oval, which we won by 96 points.

On a six-day break we played Collingwood at the MCG and lost by 13 points.

Good chance we play Collingwood again in a semi if we get past Essendon.

We also had 4 AA inductees that year.