What is the biggest rivalry in the AFL?

[Shaneprice97]

Port Adelaide and Adelaide is my current favorite, Geelong and Hawthorn is a close second.

 

[port_adelaide_1870]

Port Adelaide and Adelaide is my current favorite, Geelong and Hawthorn is a close second.

If stars align there could very well be a port vs crows final... Talk about the build up that will happen to that match

 

[Shaneprice97]

If stars align there could very well be a port vs crows final... Talk about the build up that will happen to that match

Id pay to watch that, but i live in Victoria!
This may sound stupid, but would there be a medal awarded to the bog? or is it a Home and Away only award?

 

[eth-dog]

I have a Hawthorn vs Essendon elimination final. That would be huge

 

[matt_bas]

If stars align there could very well be a port vs crows final... Talk about the build up that will happen to that match

Would that be the first derby final?

 

[port_adelaide_1870]

Id pay to watch that, but i live in Victoria!
This may sound stupid, but would there be a medal awarded to the bog? or is it a Home and Away only award?

Yes there is always a medal given out.

Would that be the first derby final?

No has happened once before, in 2005 where the crows completely smashed us

 

[matt_bas]

Yes there is always a medal given out.


No has happened once before, in 2005 where the crows completely smashed us

Thanks for that, I can't wait for the day we have a western derby final. The only thing that sucks is if we ever have a non Vic derby GF itll still be at the g.

 

[King Cold]

There was an article in the paper today discussing the Geelong vs Fremantle rivalry.

Link - http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au...-most-hated-team/story-fnjuhrxq-1227014149024

 

[The Blue Baggers]

There was an article in the paper today discussing the Geelong vs Fremantle rivalry.

Link - http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au...-most-hated-team/story-fnjuhrxq-1227014149024

clutching straws

 

[Slax]

1. Adelaide v Port Adelaide - some really bad blood there not just between fans, but also between the clubs.
2. Fremantle v West Coast - two team towns in football mad states will always have a vicious rivalry, add and big brother little brother complex into the equation then it gets worse.
3. Hawthorn v Geelong - has overtaken all other Victorian rivalries in recent years, although hatred of each others fans is not that strong, it means a hell of a lot to the club and past players.
4. Carlton v Collingwood - whilst Essendon might get top billing for crowds, most Collingwood people would get far more satisfaction out of beating Carlton. It is also an intrenched hatred going back generations.
5. Hawthorn v Essendon - there is still an intense hatred of each other by the fans.


First major rivalry
Collingwood v Melbourne - were two big clubs, add Catholic v Protestant to the mix and make that poor v rich as well, was one that was there from the early VFL days.

 

[The Blue Baggers]

1. Adelaide v Port Adelaide - some really bad blood there not just between fans, but also between the clubs.
2. Fremantle v West Coast - two team towns in football mad states will always have a vicious rivalry, add and big brother little brother complex into the equation then it gets worse.
3. Hawthorn v Geelong - has overtaken all other Victorian rivalries in recent years, although hatred of each others fans is not that strong, it means a hell of a lot to the club and past players.
4. Carlton v Collingwood - whilst Essendon might get top billing for crowds, most Collingwood people would get far more satisfaction out of beating Carlton. It is also an intrenched hatred going back generations.
5. Hawthorn v Essendon - there is still an intense hatred of each other by the fans.


First major rivalry
Collingwood v Melbourne - were two big clubs, add Catholic v Protestant to the mix and make that poor v rich as well, was one that was there from the early VFL days.

you really need to read history books before making such claims.

 

[PCORF]

Hawthorn vs Geelong. Absolutely hated rivals, amazing games. And meet in the finals on a regular basis.

 

[Bailey01]

The showdown easily, just the pure hatred between the clubs.

 

[Crazy John]

Looks like a 3 horse race at the moment.

1. Carlton - Collingwood
2. Hawthorn - Geelong
3. Adelaide - Port Adelaide

 

[Mitchell54]

you could cut this list down to 7 ;

carlton v collingwood
collingwood v richmond
collingwood v melbourne
carlton v richmond
carlton v essendon
hawthorn v geelong
adelaide v port adelaide

You have to add the Hawthorn vs Essendon rivalry. I Hate Essendon

 

[Millky95]

Carlton vs Collingwood. Will be remember long after Hawks and Cats, Bombers and Hawks. Only maybe those supporters of each club will remember (like my irrational loathing of WCE and Hawks) but neutrals will always remember Collingwood vs Carlton.

 

[eth-dog]

You have to add the Hawthorn vs Essendon rivalry. I Hate Essendon

The feeling is entirely mutual.

 

[Mitchell54]

The feeling is entirely mutual.

 

[Wargreymon90]

I voted Gold Coast and Brisbane

 

[Mitchell54]

Thanks for that, I can't wait for the day we have a western derby final. The only thing that sucks is if we ever have a non Vic derby GF itll still be at the g.

Like the West Coast vs Sydney Grand Finals in 05 and 06.

 

[Mitchell54]

I voted Gold Coast and Brisbane

I don't even count that as a rival. There is no hate, anger from fans players, clubs. I would not call it a rival but eventually it probably become a big rivalry

 

[floodbuster]

If you judge by how many shitfights there are on the bay I'd have to say Adelaide - Port

 

[matt_bas]

Like the West Coast vs Sydney Grand Finals in 05 and 06.

I said derby grand final, as in West Coast and Freo.

 

[bkozican]

As a non Vic the Hawks v Bombers have always been fun to watch and the Carlton v Richmond is good viewing.

Voting the Western Derby though

 

[Dredd]

Ramsgate Rumble.

That is all.