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I just need to know for my 2016 and 2017 tips, in this alternate universe, are Geelong still s**t in Finals?
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2002 would of been a massive build up.
North vs Freo in 2015 would've been interesting. Brad Scott and Ross Lyon going for their first flag and the last chance for Sandilands, McPharlin, Boomer and co to win one for the last time.
Sadly all GF's in the 90s were one-sided affairs
Would've been hilariously bad lmao. Think we would've won but it would've been a trash game
Fyfe played that prelim on a broken leg didn't he? Reckon the Roos may have had them without Nat playing the following week.
Pretty good effort, agree with almost all of that, good feel for each finals series.1994: North Melbourne vs Melbourne - North would win. Melbourne had a lot of talent but not the hardness or consistency of North.
1995: North Melbourne vs Richmond
A bit harder to pick as the Tigers were flying that year. However, North for the same reasons as 94.
1996: Brisbane vs Essendon
Essendon, Brisbane were a good side but I don’t know if they were good enough to handle the G just yet.
1997: Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne
Dogs. North just weren’t good enough this year.
1998: Western Bulldogs vs Melbourne
Dees. Really got rolling on the G in that finals series. Dogs seemed out of sorts that September.
1999: Essendon vs Brisbane
Essendon. One that got away for them that year.
2000: Carlton vs North Melbourne
Tough one. Carlton were decimated by injury in the lead up to that finals and North were starting to weary. Carlton just.
2001: Richmond vs Hawthorn
Hawthorn narrowly. They had a lot of momentum in that finals series despite Richmond being better in the home & away.
2002: Port Adelaide vs Adelaide
Port. Finished top, should’ve made the Grand Final that year, Adelaide overachieved a little bit.
2003: Port Adelaide vs Sydney
See 2002. Swap Adelaide for Sydney, Port by plenty this time.
2004: St Kilda vs Geelong
Intriguing match up between two young sides on the rise. Geelong in a close one.
2005: St Kilda vs Adelaide
Adelaide. The Crows underachieved by not making a Granny in 05-06.
2006: Adelaide vs Fremantle
Crows by plenty. Freo were clearly behind Adelaide, West Coast and Sydney that year.
2007: North Melbourne vs Collingwood
Pies. North were a plucky side but just didn’t have the weapons come September.
2008: Western Bulldogs vs St Kilda
Dogs. Felt the Saints were a bit behind them, Hawthorn and Geelong in that year.
2009: Western Bulldogs vs Collingwood
Dogs. Collingwood were building but Footscray were in a window.
2010: Geelong vs Western Bulldogs
Geelong. The Dogs took a bit of a backward step that year and the Cats still had a bevy of stars
2011: Hawthorn vs West Coast
Hawks. Good year for the Eagles but Hawthorn too strong at the G.
2012: Adelaide vs Collingwood
Pies. Collingwood were on the way down but reckon they would’ve got up against this Crows incarnation at the G in a big final.
2013: Geelong vs Sydney
Geelong. The Swans had a bit of a hangover this year and were belted in the QF and Prelim.
2014: Port Adelaide vs North Melbourne
Port. Rode a wave of momentum that September.
2015: Fremantle vs North Melbourne
Tough to pick. Freo were the better side but were limping through September. North played good footy in finals. Kangas by a whisker.
2016: Geelong vs Greater Western Sydney
GWS. They had the running power to really worry the Cats.
2017: Geelong vs Greater Western Sydney
Geelong. Were better in 17 than 16 IMO and GWS were worse.
Could've been something special in 2015 had you guys been able to win at home2013: Geelong vs Fremantle
2015: Fremantle vs West Coast
2012 and 2001 interest me most. 2014 would have been obscene, two ‘bottom 4’ ie elimination final sidesAlternative match up for every year since 1994 when 2 prelim finals was first introduced
1994: North Melbourne vs Melbourne
1995: North Melbourne vs Richmond
1996: Brisbane vs Essendon
1997: Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne
1998: Western Bulldogs vs Melbourne
1999: Essendon vs Brisbane
2000: Carlton vs North Melbourne
2001: Richmond vs Hawthorn
2002: Port Adelaide vs Adelaide
2003: Port Adelaide vs Sydney
2004: St Kilda vs Geelong
2005: St Kilda vs Adelaide
2006: Adelaide vs Fremantle
2007: North Melbourne vs Collingwood
2008: Western Bulldogs vs St Kilda
2009: Western Bulldogs vs Collingwood
2010: Geelong vs Western Bulldogs
2011: Hawthorn vs West Coast
2012: Adelaide vs Collingwood
2013: Geelong vs Sydney
2014: Port Adelaide vs North Melbourne
2015: Fremantle vs North Melbourne
2016: Geelong vs Greater Western Sydney
2017: Geelong vs Greater Western Sydney
2012 and 2001 interest me most. 2014 would have been obscene, two ‘bottom 4’ ie elimination final sides
The Richmond list from 1995 to 2001 was pretty good. The core was the same in both these years: Richo, Knights, Campbell, Gasper, Gale. They should have made finals regularly, but the club was under-resourced and the coaches were mostly crap after Northey left at the end of 1995. This was the period where the "Ninthmond" legend was born.When you think about the late 90's and early 2000's, you immediately consider the Kangaroos, that incredible Essendon side, Brisbane, Carlton... and it actually makes it even more surprising and random to know Richmond and Hawthorn were actually that close to playing a grand final in the same time frame. Both are looked at during that entire period as being battlers.
Would've been hilariously bad lmao. Think we would've won but it would've been a trash game
Maybe so, but Geelong and GWS did have the makings of a potential rivalry bubbling away for neutrals interest. I don't think Adelaide and Richmond have ever had anything remotely like that, the 2006 "keepings-off" tactical upset is about as narky as it gets.Last year was a massive GF year, because both clubs hadn't won a GF in so long and both supporter bases were so large and rabid. The whole closure of Richmond streets thing that happened afterwards was insane, Melbourne media just went nuts for Tigers last year around this time, as did Adelaide media for the Crows.
If last year had been Geelong vs GWS, it would have been much less of a deal.
true, but who'd have thoughtLast year was a massive GF year, because both clubs hadn't won a GF in so long and both supporter bases were so large and rabid. The whole closure of Richmond streets thing that happened afterwards was insane, Melbourne media just went nuts for Tigers last year around this time, as did Adelaide media for the Crows.
If last year had been Geelong vs GWS, it would have been much less of a deal.
Good thread, I love these.Every year during this week it is a bit of fun to speculate on the possible grand final match ups out of the preliminary finals.
It seems as if once the winners are set, the losers and match up we missed out on is completely forgotten.
I've always wondered who the eventual premier would have been if the two losing teams had made it through.
There are some intriguing potential match ups over the years.
2015 feels like quite recent history, and it's incredible to consider that the alternative grand final that season was North Melbourne vs Fremantle.
2016 was an interesting one also, as both teams that won through from the qualifying finals went on to lose. Geelong vs GWS still would have been a cracker that year if ended up being the big one.
So here is a list of the previous 10 'alternate grand finals'. Assuming both sides go in unchanged from the prelim, who wins and why?
Also feel free to add any from history.
2008: Western Bulldogs vs St.Kilda
2009: Western Bulldogs vs Collingwood.
2010: Western Bulldogs vs Geelong
2011: Hawthorn vs West Coast
2012: Adelaide vs Collingwood
2013: Geelong vs Sydney
2014: Port Adelaide vs North Melbourne
2015: North Melbourne vs Fremantle
2016: Geelong vs Greater Western Sydney
2017: Geelong vs Greater Western Sydney