Week 1 of Finals Tips and Crowd Expectations

[queensberryrules]

If Cats had their way with the game at Kardinia Park, they could have got close. Scott will be kicking his blanket off after this game.

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[Its not the coach]

If Cats had their way with the game at Kardinia Park, they could have got close. Scott will be kicking his blanket off after this game.

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Yes of course they would have it at home if they could, You want to hope the umps don't try and make them feel at home.

 

[PieLebo87]

I hope it absolutely thunders and buckets down. I would love to have big footy's most one eyed fan over to the tigs

Would take something a lot bigger than a few drops of water to get it below 70,000 IMO

 

[HTT]

which away team has the best chance of winning? Richmond?

Bulldogs you'd think. The Giants will surely put in a far better performance this time around but the Bulldogs did it pretty easy up there just 2 weeks ago.

 

[My Tilly]

Bulldogs you'd think. The Giants will surely put in a far better performance this time around but the Bulldogs did it pretty easy up there just 2 weeks ago.

Dogs were playing for a spot in the eight while Giants were all but secured.
Giants will win this one.

 

[PerthBoy86]

You’ve got Richmond winning their first final, which means you’ll have to play the Tigers in the Preliminary Final. What do you want most? West Coast v Brisbane Lions or my Woods against your Eagles for the second year in a row?

I'd rather a WC Brisbane GF, as if we win we claim a new scalp, and since I like Brisbane and losing to them wouldn't be as bad. Usually go for the non Vic side, though the Bulldogs was one exception.

 

[PerthBoy86]

Dogs were playing for a spot in the eight while Giants were all but secured.
Giants will win this one.

I disagree. Bulldogs will be even more manic if anything. Don't think Giants can suddenly flick a switch after poor form, but they're definitely a chance. Still Dogs rightful favourites.

 

[HTT]

Dogs were playing for a spot in the eight while Giants were all but secured.
Giants will win this one.

I get what you’re saying, but I think the giants have been playing well below themselves for most of the last month and I don’t think you can rely on a side just turning it on in finals. Us last year is the obvious precedent.
Far from a certain thing of course and I wouldn’t give them much more than a 60% chance of winning, but if I had to bet on one travelling team getting up it’d be the bulldogs.

 

[AstuteTiger]

Richmond have never won an away final and Brisbane have never lost at the Gabba.

LOL We have only played 2 interstate finals, that's it. One against the all-conquering lions in the 2001 prelim final and port in 2014 (EF).
Do u mean the current team haven't lost a final at the Gabba? Just being mischevious but that is a useless stat. First finals game at the Gabba in 10 years for this current crop of lions.

 

[AstuteTiger]

Gut feel is the Lions get up. They'll crack the damn wall at some point in the 4th quarter, anywhere from a few points to 3/4 goals

I keep thinking a 2-3 goal win by the tiges but gut feel 30+

 

[gopies1981]

Geelong v Collingwood QF almost sold out with only single seats for restricted viewing and standing room available. Will draw 90,000 minimum unless it is raining heavily then the crowds will drop to 85-88,000!!

 

[Rod Stroker]

Bulldogs you'd think. The Giants will surely put in a far better performance this time around but the Bulldogs did it pretty easy up there just 2 weeks ago.

For me this is the hardest game to tip.

 

[Whiskers]

WCE 26
Geelong 14
Dogs 27
Lions 7

Despite my predictions here I’m expecting a Tigers v Pies GF.
I don’t think winning will benefit us in the end.

 

[Ricky Vaughn]

Eagles - 3
Pies - 26
Dogs - 51
Tigers - 27

 

[HTT]

WCE 26
Geelong 14
Dogs 27
Lions 7

Despite my predictions here I’m expecting a Tigers v Pies GF.
I don’t think winning will benefit us in the end.

If 2 QF winners get knocked out in the prelim it’d have to cause the AFL to think about the bye round a bit more.

 

[mcgarnacle]

Dogs were playing for a spot in the eight while Giants were all but secured.
Giants will win this one.

Yeah, this is something folks probably aren't grasping. WB have been the form club over the past month, but they have had to taper and peak over this period to win games and make finals. This is different to 2016 where even though they finished 7th then also, they were a top 4 club for most of season and had a finals spot wrapped up weeks before finals.

The top 4 clubs, Geelong, Richmond and Brisbane in particular have been able to get some additional top-up work in readiness for finals. Richmond especially have had a charmed run the last 5 weeks with 7+ day turnarounds and games at the MCG. These clubs can now taper and peak. Bulldogs will need to do same but are extending their taper for longer. This may affect them

 

[ShaunWCEFC]

LOL We have only played 2 interstate finals, that's it. One against the all-conquering lions in the 2001 prelim final and port in 2014 (EF).
Do u mean the current team haven't lost a final at the Gabba? Just being mischevious but that is a useless stat. First finals game at the Gabba in 10 years for this current crop of lions.

Yes it is a useless stat, I was just pointing it out.

 

[Crankitup]

Eagles by 42 points / 59,500 at Optus Stadium

Magpies by 12 points / 93,000 at the MCG

Bulldogs by 15 points / 22,800 at Giants Stadium

Lions by 5 points / 29,594 at the Gabba

 

[PerthBoy86]

Yeah, this is something folks probably aren't grasping. WB have been the form club over the past month, but they have had to taper and peak over this period to win games and make finals. This is different to 2016 where even though they finished 7th then also, they were a top 4 club for most of season and had a finals spot wrapped up weeks before finals.

The top 4 clubs, Geelong, Richmond and Brisbane in particular have been able to get some additional top-up work in readiness for finals. Richmond especially have had a charmed run the last 5 weeks with 7+ day turnarounds and games at the MCG. These clubs can now taper and peak. Bulldogs will need to do same but are extending their taper for longer. This may affect them

After the break I see no reason why they can't maintain their form. It can't be fatigue, or lack of desire. Should be as ready as anyone.

 

[What else we can do]

Eagles by 14 points 58,800
Collingwood by 30 points 88,290
Bulldogs by 21 points 18,200
Richmond by 27 points 37,600

 

[Boris the Contradiction]

Week 1:

Eagles by 87 points. A large number of people.
Pies by 37 points. A huge number of people.
Giants by 14 points. A small number of people.
Lions by 26 points. A moderate number of people.

Week 2:

Eagles defeat the Cats by 16 points. A large number of people.
Tigers defeat the Giants by 42 points. A large number of people.

Week 3:

Pies defeat the Tigers by 28 points. A gigantic number of people. The Southern, Olympic and Ponsford stands all fall down.
Lions defeat the Eagles by 8 points. A moderate number of people.

Week 4 - Grand Final at GMHBA Stadium while the MCG is being repaired.

Pies defeat the Lions by 46 points. A moderate number of people. Having been unceremoniously sacked, Chris Scott abducts Gill and drowns him in Corio Bay. He also hobbles a kitten and is committed to a psychiatric facility. Leigh Matthews pretends that he's happy for us but he really isn't. Eddie smiles.

 

[HTT]

Week 1:

Eagles by 87 points. A large number of people.
Pies by 37 points. A huge number of people.
Giants by 14 points. A small number of people.
Lions by 26 points. A moderate number of people.

Week 2:

Eagles defeat the Cats by 16 points. A large number of people.
Tigers defeat the Giants by 42 points. A large number of people.

Week 3:

Pies defeat the Tigers by 28 points. A gigantic number of people. The Southern, Olympic and Ponsford stands all fall down.
Lions defeat the Eagles by 8 points. A moderate number of people.

Week 4 - Grand Final at GMHBA Stadium while the MCG is being repaired.

Pies defeat the Lions by 46 points. A moderate number of people. Having been unceremoniously sacked, Chris Scott abducts Gill and drowns him in Corio Bay. He also hobbles a kitten and is committed to a psychiatric facility. Leigh Matthews pretends that he's happy for us but he really isn't. Eddie smiles.

That members stand is made of quality stuff

 

[ShaunWCEFC]

Eagles by 44 points - 59,597 at Optus Stadium

Magpies by 4 points - 94,994 at the MCG

Bulldogs by 4 points - 21,867 at Giants Stadium

Lions by 15 points - 36,625 at the Gabba

 

[queensberryrules]

Pies by miles.
Cats have been too busy whinging about how tough life is.

Straight sets coming up.

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[Jesse G]

West Coast 18.9.117 V Essendon 5.10.40 - 57,000 - Will be tight for a quarter and half before eagles split the game open in a 10 min burst late in second quarter to go in 38 points up. And it just get ugly for dons after that. Woresfold takes his jacket off to reveal WCE Guernsey underneath.

Geelong 13.11.88 V Collingwood 12.17.89 - 91,000 - Pies to jump the cats and lead by 4 goals at HT , Cats claw their way back to hit the front with a goal with 22 seconds on clock. Grundy gets ball out of middle and burst through 2 players handpasses to Pendles who slots one on run from 50 to win in his 300th. CROWD burns down the G

GWS 12.8.80 V 6.21.57 Bulldogs - 28,000 - Pretty boring affair where dogs kick horribly which costs them the game. Cameron difference with 4.1

Brisbane 14.10.94 V Richmond 15.10.100 - 35,000 - Richmond to go in at Half time leading 67 to 20. And then at 3qtr 94 to 56. Before Brisbane put on a onslaught in the last qtr but its not enough as Riewoldt kicks a goal after siren after getting a soft free kick in Goal Square for diving. Fans run onto the field and kick his head in