Your Preferred Grand Final Matchup and Premier

[JackFlash]

Geelong V Collingwood would just about save the season that has been a mediocre one since the start.

 

[GoldbergsGold]

Maybe my preference would be Hawthorn since they're the new kids on the block and a dark horse. But it's likely going to be Geelong v Brisbane with Geelong winning it.

 

[demondavey]

Cats vs Lions is like 2003 and 2015 with the loser of the QF meeting again the GF. Hawks lost a QF by 32 points to WC in Perth and the Lions lost a QF by 38 points to Geelong in Melbourne before both bouncing back with big semi-final wins

In 2003 Collingwood d Brisbane in the QF. Brisbane then went on to beat them in the GF. Geelong didn’t play finals in 03. Brisbane beat Geelong in the PF in 04.

 

[demondavey]

In order of preference;

Geelong v Brisbane - two of the best sides over the last 7 years. Geelong have one premiership, one runners up, and 6X PF. Brisbane have one premiership, one runners up and 5X PF. Virtually identical. You’d want to see two of the best sides face off for bragging rights.

Collingwood v Hawthorn - Never happened given the rich history of both clubs. If Hawthorn make it all the way they’d be a team with nothing to lose and beating Geelong would put them in great stead to beat Collingwood. They play aggressively, fearlessly, and are packed full of arrogance.

Collingwood are a system based side. Would love to see how they’d match up against a very chaotic and cavalier Hawks.

Brisbane v Hawthorn - Hawks have a good history until this year. I’d genuinely back them to get up here. Could be 08 expectations to be honest; everyone tipping Brisbane to beat the freshly finals minted Hawks. Back to back beckons for the Lions. Would be a monumental effort. Absolute shoot out as well.

Geelong v Collingwood; Pretty dull proposition but unfortunately the most likely.

 

[Xtreme]

Collllllllingggggggwooooooood

 

[Handsuper47]

Collllllllingggggggwooooooood

 

[Xtreme]

I like the romanticism of them breaking free of Essendon/Carlton in total premierships.

If Brisbane win, even though I've been against them this season (too inconsistent for a defending premier). I won't cry myself to sleep if they went back to back.

Geelong..... arghhhhh I'd prefer they didn't but if nobody can stop them.... congrats I guess

 

[BigVic]

In 2003 Collingwood d Brisbane in the QF. Brisbane then went on to beat them in the GF. Geelong didn’t play finals in 03. Brisbane beat Geelong in the PF in 04.

Also 2020, All teams who lost the first final won the SF easily before winning consecutive flags

Then swap Richmond for Brisbane and Gabba for MCG

 

[demondavey]

Also 2020, All teams who lost the first final won the SF easily before winning consecutive flags

Then swap Richmond for Brisbane and Gabba for MCG

03,15,20

But teams that have lost the QF then gone on to win the lot;

03
05
06
15
20

 

[Handsuper47]

I like the romanticism of them breaking free of Essendon/Carlton in total premierships.

If Brisbane win, even though I've been against them this season (too inconsistent for a defending premier). I won't cry myself to sleep if they went back to back.

Geelong..... arghhhhh I'd prefer they didn't but if nobody can stop them.... congrats I guess

I'm gonna boo whoever wins no matter what!

 

[cybercrab]

Any matchup without Geelong

 

[geelong_crazy26]

In order of preference;

Geelong v Brisbane - two of the best sides over the last 7 years. Geelong have one premiership, one runners up, and 6X PF. Brisbane have one premiership, one runners up and 5X PF. Virtually identical. You’d want to see two of the best sides face off for bragging rights.

Collingwood v Hawthorn - Never happened given the rich history of both clubs. If Hawthorn make it all the way they’d be a team with nothing to lose and beating Geelong would put them in great stead to beat Collingwood. They play aggressively, fearlessly, and are packed full of arrogance.

Collingwood are a system based side. Would love to see how they’d match up against a very chaotic and cavalier Hawks.

Brisbane v Hawthorn - Hawks have a good history until this year. I’d genuinely back them to get up here. Could be 08 expectations to be honest; everyone tipping Brisbane to beat the freshly finals minted Hawks. Back to back beckons for the Lions. Would be a monumental effort. Absolute shoot out as well.

Geelong v Collingwood; Pretty dull proposition but unfortunately the most likely.

Dull because you dont want either to win it.

 

[demondavey]

Dull because you dont want either to win it.

I’d like Geelong to win that, for sure.

Of the match ups;

Geelong v Brisbane - Brisbane
Geelong v Collingwood - Geelong
Hawthorn v Brisbane - Brisbane
Hawthorn v Collingwood - Collingwood

I meant dull as in the predictability. Very likely to get Geelong v Collingwood

 

[demondavey]

I'm gonna boo whoever wins no matter what!

You’d not mind Brisbane?

 

[RedWhite4Ever]

Geelong are the biggest villain left, so I'm surprised to see people voting for them vs Brisbane.

Hawthorn vs Collingwood is intriguing because both teams flogged one another this season, and it would be the deciding game. Also never met in a GF.

Would be awesome!!

 

[Blackhawk42]

Geelong V Collingwood would just about save the season that has been a mediocre one since the start.

For Geelong and Collingwood supporters only.

 

[Gazza Greatness]

Don't think they learnt anything. Did the exact same thing but instead GCS couldnt stop them.

Same movement to the hb flank between boundaty and centre, then bringing it through corridor at all costs. Very sloppy footy of GCS who did nothing to stop it.

The only thing that has been a glaring obvious of the finals so far is adelaide has been unable to lift to the level required finals footy.

You could probably say wuth confidence all other 7 teams would have beaten them based on what we have seen to date.

lack intensity at the contest with their game plan.

Apparently Adelaide lost ALL 8 quarters in their 2 final games just played at their home ground, if so that's diabolical and bad as it gets after finishing on top of ladder at seasons-end with hefty percentage..... ouch, that hurts if I was a Crows fan!

 

[geelong_crazy26]

Apparently Adelaide lost ALL 8 quarters in their 2 final games just played at their home ground, if so that's diabolical and bad as it gets after finishing on top of ladder at seasons-end with hefty percentage..... ouch, that hurts if I was a Crows fan!

They just were not up to finals footy. Both freo and GCS also would have beaten them

 

[Handsuper47]

You’d not mind Brisbane?

I wouldn't mind Brisbane winning but I'll boo them for fun

 

[Lavender Bushranger]

I think I'd like to see Geelong vs. Brisbane in the GF. With Brisbane saluting.

 

[My Cotchin Rules]

Brisbane v Hawthorn

 

[Lavender Bushranger]

I trust Geelong will be Geelong. They've been a very good, professional team for a long time, but always find one or two teams better than them. Aside from when they beat Sydney of course. Which is the case in point.

This is a weak year really. The top team in the comp turned out to be mediocre.

The reigning premier are hot and cold.

Collingwood are old.

Hawthorn are a team of flopping short people yet they're the hottest team in the comp with two weeks left!!


So I wouldn't be surprised if Geelong win easy as this is set up for them. As per above, they're just doing what they do every year - and when the comp is weak they're the last one standing.

But this also has a 'they pinched it' vibe about it. Hawthorn are in form, and the other 3 teams aren't that good.
Hawthorn winning the flag wouldn't surprise me.

Brisbane should win by 10 goals. They're by far the best team left. But they're untrustworthy this year. If they play their best, they'll shit it in and be back to back premiers. But will they?

Collingwood could beat Brisbane in the GF, that wouldn't surprise me - but I reckon they'd lose to Hawthorn.

To be honest, Collingwood winning the flag would probably be the most surprising result IMO. It wouldn't shock me, but I just think Geelong and Brisbane (on their day) are better than them, and I think if Hawthorn made the GF they'd beat them.


So in summary, I don't have a clue.

 

[Lavender Bushranger]

I like the romanticism of them breaking free of Essendon/Carlton in total premierships.

What's romantic about that??

 

[Xtreme]

What's romantic about that??

Collingwood having the most premierships is a good thing

 

[Lavender Bushranger]

Collingwood having the most premierships is a good thing

Am I missing some sarcasm here or something?