Prediction Who will finish higher - Melbourne, Essendon, Adelaide or Hawthorn

[threesixpio]

I like how you accuse the Essendon supporters of being triggered but you're clearly the one who has been triggered.

You got me. It was really rough watching that low level of footy. Thank f*** for Pies, Tiges and WC. Footy was at a great level with their games

 

[hawkman]

Hurley disadvantaged by the ball bounce. Yeah ok sure he he

Just like Selwood was the week after

 

[Red Black and Blue]

Hurley disadvantaged by the ball bounce. Yeah ok sure he he

Did Hurley not work him under the ball and get first hands to it? Clearly was trying to turn back into play as we needed to score. Momentum going away from the bounce and easy goal. Mistake made needing to win the game, game not on the line he turns boundary side and goes down the line, it’s a clear lost contest from Worpel. Lucky based on circumstance and good on him for keeping his cool, but clearly not epic win Hawks supporters nut over.

 

[Oscarman]

North in Tier 2 is a worry.
Crows in Tier 2, North dropped to 3.

The North regulars to these threads will argue Tier 1 when they arrive.

 

[threesixpio]

Did Hurley not work him under the ball and get first hands to it? Clearly was trying to turn back into play as we needed to score. Momentum going away from the bounce and easy goal. Mistake made needing to win the game, game not on the line he turns boundary side and goes down the line, it’s a clear lost contest from Worpel. Lucky based on circumstance and good on him for keeping his cool, but clearly not epic win Hawks supporters nut over.

Be interesting to see which way the ball bounces next year

 

[Red Black and Blue]

Be interesting to see which way the ball bounces next year

If the game is close next year I might give up on Essendon cause we should be way ahead of you next year.

 

[Bombfire]

And now we have Scully, Wingard and Worpedo to help out now, along with the likes of Shiels, Smith, Howe etc. Starting to get a deeper midfield that is better than most in the comp.

Scully's career in doubt with a severe ankle issue, Wingard not that keen on his footy, Worpel carrying huge expectations after only 11 games, Smithy does his best work away from the middle. ToM will have to do his 97% time on ground again.
Yep, not getting any deeper whichever way you twist it, let alone better than most.

 

[threesixpio]

If the game is close next year I might give up on Essendon cause we should be way ahead of you next year.

Should is a pretty strong word

 

[Bombfire]

but McEvoy will still be 29 in R1 - so maybe you need to adjust it yet again?

Yes, but will play in 2019 as a 30 year old, along with another 8 players that get a gig in your best 22.
It's ok to have the oldest list in the AFL, only one team can carry that mantle, and it's Hawthorn.
Must be touching a raw nerve down at Glenferrie.

 

[Bombfire]

Should is a pretty strong word

I would have used will.

 

[threesixpio]

Yes, but will play in 2019 as a 30 year old, along with another 8 players that get a gig in your best 22.
It's ok to have the oldest list in the AFL, only one team can carry that mantle, and it's Hawthorn.
Must be touching a raw nerve down at Glenferrie.

Being in your thirties rocks.

I remember those days.

 

[threesixpio]

I would have used will.

He should have used will and you would’ve used will and not should

 

[Bombfire]

Being in your thirties rocks.

I remember those days.

You should have a chat with the noble 9

 

[Bombfire]

He should have used will and you would’ve used will and not should

I wouldn't have used should and he should have used will.

 

[threesixpio]

I wouldn't have used should and he should have used will.

Should should be used in lieu of would would you will others to use will or will you not?

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Hurley disadvantaged by the ball bounce. Yeah ok sure he he

Hurley lost front position to an 18yr old, went to ground playing for a free and failed.

 

[threesixpio]

Hurley lost front position to an 18yr old, went to ground playing for a free and failed.

It’s a momentum game and an unlucky ball bounce can be all it takes for the better team to lose


He he ok sure lulza

 

[Gralin]

I wouldn't have used should and he should have used will.

Should should be used in lieu of would would you will others to use will or will you not?

Can you two go flirt somewhere else

 

[markm106]

Yeah?

I thought Melbourne were hopeless against us and yes this does mean we were even more s**t

Yeah and we were criticised for the way we played. But we won. We did enough on the night.

 

[Man0gwaR74]

I see a lot of dissing @ Melksham but those that follow the forms closely, know that Melksham is a ball winner that rises to the occasion when required. Sure, I know he looks sloppy at times but he's tough and doesn't get pushed off the ball so easily. If Dees win the flag this year then I'm tipping this guy for Norm Smith honors!

 

[boncer34]

You'd imagine the Hawks will slide a bit on the back of this mornings shocking news.

 

[Bombfire]

You'd imagine the Hawks will slide a bit on the back of this mornings shocking news.

Most footy observers were predicting a slide for the Hawks, this injury is likely to be a deck of cards scenario in which they don't even make finals.
Demonstrates the folly of relying too much on one good player to shoulder more than his fair share of the load.
ToM had 97% time on ground in 2018 which papered over the gaping cracks in the list, one of them being the shallow mid field depth.
As they say, one players misfortune is another players opportunity and I'm sure, well fairly sure, there is someone on the list who can grasp an opportunity as has been presented right now.

 

[DapperJong]

Not sure why they were in the thread title in the first place tbh

 

[hawkman]

ToM had 97% time on ground in 2018 which papered over the gaping cracks in the list, one of them being the shallow mid field depth.

For 1 game, most games were around the 90% mark

 

[Virgin Dog]

Not sure why they were in the thread title in the first place tbh

They belong in the title more than Essendon do, 4th vs 11th on ladder