That’s bigfooty logic. Don’t worry if you win the flag this year it will be because of your home ground advantage. Hell we even copped unfair advantage calls in 2020 as our team had the advantage of bonding for over 100 days in a hotel.
The most likely 2021 AFL Grand Final matchup
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I think a couple of these teams might have snuck past the Tigers, but still I wouldn’t mind seeing Lions, Dogs or Demons v Tigers in the GF, even if we were to lose, I think we’d make an excellent pantomime villain losing Grand Finalist.
I think the Demons are destined to make it. The other spot is really up for grabs but I think Lions, Cats, Tigers are the main three, I think the Dogs are just off it. If Eagles beat the Tigers this weekend, and imo they are a big chance, I think it tells us the Tigers are struggling to get anywhere and Demons v Cats/Lions might be the grand Final. Eagles definitely not counted out but wouldn’t want much else to go wrong.
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Nothing to disagree with there aside from the take on the Dogs. Dunkley and Treloar still to return. That's massive leading into September.
Stop trying to make out you guys are underdogs this Sunday against us. Typical low underhanded Eagles strategy designed to put more pressure on us.
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Interesting that you say that given Squiggle loves the Dogs.
I worry about the Dogs. They can’t get Martin right and if English has to play in the ruck he still gets pushed aside too easily and it really affects them. Also, I think the stronger midfields can go with the Dogs’ much touted midsection and we get a bit seduced by the Dogs mids running rings around weaker lineups.
Dunkley and Treloar back as you say should strengthen them but as GWS have shown at times, you can have stunning depth in your midfield but if the opposition best 4 beats your best 4 the depth isn’t worth so much.
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I guess, however a 10-2 record suggests everything is clicking for them. I expect them to be there at the final 4 with every chance of making it.
Stop trying to make out you guys are underdogs this Sunday against us. Typical low underhanded Eagles strategy designed to put more pressure on us.
ffs we are playing at optus
the same doom filled oval where essendon …. ESSENDON … have beaten us not once but TWICE
whilst richmond are flying over for a lovely working holiday in sunny wa all relaxed and chilled..
WE ARE STUCK AT HOME DOING THE WEEKLY GRIND!
We are no chance
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Cats and Dogs has a poetic ring to it
Geez hope not. I didn't even bother watching 3/4s osf last year's game. Both teams on top of my 'couldnt care less' list.
Had a better time cooking the bbq and having a beers with mates who also couldn't care less.
Maybe it was the half empty stadium and fake crowd noise. Also being so late we were all well past half tanked.
Was just really......meh!
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Yeah, I'm sure even both teams supporters can agree that it was a horrible match up for neutral fans.
I thought that heading into 2014 too, but the Buddy narrative did add a little extra drama.
At least when you have teams from different states that adds some interest and banter.
State v State stuff.
Or at least have one 'fairy tale' side who hasn't won a flag for decades
Yes, but kranky, you conveniently forget we cannot win on the road, and rely solely on being gifted umpteen games per annum at Punt Road ii Oval in order to even compete with interstate colossi such as the venerable Eagles. Must I remind you, your average winning margin against us at this venue is 47 points, and we have NEVER beaten you there. So your anguish at the hands of Essendon Bombers Football Club is little more than a red and black herring my friend.
An inspired Eagles off a superb backs to the wind defeat of Carltoon look unstoppable here to me. Eagles by 47.
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Pulled directly from my anus, I am going to go with Richmond vs Brisbane.
I feel this is the most likely outcome. If Melbourne, Western Bulldogs can remain in the top 2 and Geelong remains in the top 4, I cant see Port Adelaide, Brisbane, West Coast or Sydney making it.
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Geelong's a much different proposition now with Jeremy Cameron in the side, he's completely changed the dynamic of the team.
Melbourne v Geelong gf for mine.
Yes, but kranky, you conveniently forget we cannot win on the road, and rely solely on being gifted umpteen games per annum at Punt Road ii Oval in order to even compete with interstate colossi such as the venerable Eagles. Must I remind you, your average winning margin against us at this venue is 47 points, and we have NEVER beaten you there. So your anguish at the hands of Essendon Bombers Football Club is little more than a red and black herring my friend.
An inspired Eagles off a superb backs to the wind defeat of Carltoon look unstoppable here to me. Eagles by 47.
Has Richmond ever played the Eagles at Optus?
Yes but average winning margin at optus counts for very little when the average is accrued from so few games…. Er … gameYes, but kranky, you conveniently forget we cannot win on the road, and rely solely on being gifted umpteen games per annum at Punt Road ii Oval in order to even compete with interstate colossi such as the venerable Eagles. Must I remind you, your average winning margin against us at this venue is 47 points, and we have NEVER beaten you there. So your anguish at the hands of Essendon Bombers Football Club is little more than a red and black herring my friend.
An inspired Eagles off a superb backs to the wind defeat of Carltoon look unstoppable here to me. Eagles by 47.
Also pic confirms:
Eagles underdogs…..
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Dees v Cats
Dogs v Cats
Tigers v Dogs
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Dogs vs Dees would be a good watch.
How would that happen? Geelong won the first 13 straight that year and beat their grand final opponent 3 times. massive percentage with two wins over 150 And another 100 point win.
We have already lost to Melbourne this year and our percentage is sh**.
