This Year's AFL Premiers

[GumbyLearner]

We are the pride of Brisbane town,
We wear maroon, blue and gold.
We will always fight for victory,
Like Fitzroy, and Bears of old.
All for one, and one for all,
We will answer to the call.
Go Lions, Brisbane Lions,
We'll kick the winning score.
You'll hear our mighty roar.

The PaddlePop Lions played well in the final qtr. Johnathon Brown just brilliant. Carlton did dominate the contested footy for most of the game just couldn't kick straight. They'll get Judd back soon. Then you'll see a different Carlton.
All credit to them coming back to win though.

 

[newbie trader]

The PaddlePop Lions played well in the final qtr. Johnathon Brown just brilliant. Carlton did dominate the contested footy for most of the game just couldn't kick straight. They'll get Judd back soon. Then you'll see a different Carlton.
All credit to them coming back to win though.

Fev was mediocre. Brown god like. I thought we did well in the 2nd half of the 2nd qtr then as you say in the final qtr. 3rd qtr was a disaster but I was confident in a 4th qtr revival.

 

[ThingyMajiggy]

Fev was mediocre. Brown god like. I thought we did well in the 2nd half of the 2nd qtr then as you say in the final qtr. 3rd qtr was a disaster but I was confident in a 4th qtr revival.

I thought Fev was just right, after all, take his scores off the board and the lions would have lost.

 

[newbie trader]

I thought Fev was just right, after all, take his scores off the board and the lions would have lost.

I think Fev could have played a bit better taking some of the pressure off Browny, he got a bit messy at times but I think its good that Browny scores some of the bigger goals as he has the ability to lift the whole team with one goal and change the direction of the game.

What did you think of the interview with Fev both last week and tonight?

 

[ThingyMajiggy]

I think Fev could have played a bit better taking some of the pressure off Browny, he got a bit messy at times but I think its good that Browny scores some of the bigger goals as he has the ability to lift the whole team with one goal and change the direction of the game.

What did you think of the interview with Fev both last week and tonight?

Yeah I agree, he was messy at times, I guess thats a good point about such a strong forward line, one is bound to be on fire, just watch out when they both are

Didn't see last weeks interview, his interview tonight was good, to be honest at first it sounded like he missed Carlton a bit, suppose after 11 years or whatever he said it was though, can't just forget everything, gonna have lots of memories. I thought it was good though, he seemed pretty happy and concentrated on his footy.

 

[newbie trader]

Yeah I agree, he was messy at times, I guess thats a good point about such a strong forward line, one is bound to be on fire, just watch out when they both are

Didn't see last weeks interview, his interview tonight was good, to be honest at first it sounded like he missed Carlton a bit, suppose after 11 years or whatever he said it was though, can't just forget everything, gonna have lots of memories. I thought it was good though, he seemed pretty happy and concentrated on his footy.

Yeah it was, 11 years is along time and yeah itll take some time to get over it but as a brissy supporter it just sounds a bit off (not a criticism, hard to explain). I thought he spoke well but I hope he is settling in well here, im already liking the Brown/Fev combo and if both can 'fire' at the same time woooeeeee we are in for a show. (The lions have a range of good players sorry about only talking about the 2!)

 

[ThingyMajiggy]

Yeah it was, 11 years is along time and yeah itll take some time to get over it but as a brissy supporter it just sounds a bit off (not a criticism, hard to explain). I thought he spoke well but I hope he is settling in well here, im already liking the Brown/Fev combo and if both can 'fire' at the same time woooeeeee we are in for a show. (The lions have a range of good players sorry about only talking about the 2!)

Yeah, remember its Fev though, he's hot and hes cold...........he's yes and he's no, he's in and he's out, he's up and he's downnnn :bananasmi

Ahhh must be time for bed :bonk::bekloppt:

Enjoyed the game

 

[nomore4s]

Good effort by the Hawks yesterday.

Our lack of a ruckman and a big key defender was glaringly obvious in the last quarter and a half. We will really struggle to make a serious charge at the premiership this year or next unless these issues are addressed imo.

We will get killed against teams like St Kilda & Brisbane with our current list.

Anyone thinking Geelong are past it better think again, they just know how to win, a bit like Hawthorn in the 80's and it wouldn't surprise me to see them in the GF. They will only get better as it gets closer to the finals imo.

 

[prawn_86]

They will only get better as it gets closer to the finals imo.

A couple of commentators and insiders are beginning to say this also. Apparently they had a late start to pre-season so may still be slightly off with their fitness which should improve as the season progresses, barring injuries of course

 

[gav]

Good effort by the Hawks yesterday.

Our lack of a ruckman and a big key defender was glaringly obvious in the last quarter and a half. We will really struggle to make a serious charge at the premiership this year or next unless these issues are addressed imo.

We will get killed against teams like St Kilda & Brisbane with our current list.

Anyone thinking Geelong are past it better think again, they just know how to win, a bit like Hawthorn in the 80's and it wouldn't surprise me to see them in the GF. They will only get better as it gets closer to the finals imo.

I think your guys put in a gutsy effort against a team that just have far too much experience in those types of close situations. Geelong have had 2 tough games in a row now. A few more tough ones throughout the season and they it's possible that they may run out of puff later on (just my opinion).

As for Brisbane: they struggled against West Coast last week, and weren't that impressive against Carlton. Personally I think they are a bit over-rated (with the exception of Brown, of course). Freo are looking great, although they have Geelong and St Kilda in the next fortnight. It will be interesting to see how they go against some of the league's best.

I was sooo hoping for Melbourne to get over the line this week. Poor guys. I guess they are the opposite to Geelong, they "know how to lose" If that mark was taken during the dying seconds and Collingwood lost from a goal kicked after the siren, it would have made for an awsome build up for the Collingwood - St Kilda game next week!

My mob (West Coast) have choked in the last quarter twice now. They have cost me getting 8 tips right for the second week in a row! If it weren't for my loyalty (stupidity), I'd have the perfect tipping score! However I think my tipping loyalty is beginning to fade...

 

[newbie trader]

My mob (West Coast) have choked in the last quarter twice now. They have cost me getting 8 tips right for the second week in a row! If it weren't for my loyalty (stupidity), I'd have the perfect tipping score! My tipping loyalty is beginning to fade...

Stay true Gav, West Coast will come good. The lions (my team) have thus far played to a decent standard but will be tested this weekend playing on the road.

Bought tickets for the Lions v Bulldogs today should be a good game!

 

[gav]

Stay true Gav, West Coast will come good. The lions (my team) have thus far played to a decent standard but will be tested this weekend playing on the road.

Bought tickets for the Lions v Bulldogs today should be a good game!

Well West Coast are playing Kangaroos this week, so I may have to stay loyal for one more week

Lions are good, but I think they will be tested against Port this week.

 

[newbie trader]

Well West Coast are playing Kangaroos this week, so I may have to stay loyal for one more week

Lions are good, but I think they will be tested against Port this week.

I do hope that West Coast can beat the roos this week. I watched their match against the saints was pretty terrible!

 

[mexican]

Good effort by the Hawks yesterday.

Our lack of a ruckman and a big key defender was glaringly obvious in the last quarter and a half. We will really struggle to make a serious charge at the premiership this year or next unless these issues are addressed imo.

We will get killed against teams like St Kilda & Brisbane with our current list.

Anyone thinking Geelong are past it better think again, they just know how to win, a bit like Hawthorn in the 80's and it wouldn't surprise me to see them in the GF. They will only get better as it gets closer to the finals imo.

Another great game between the two.
Not having a ruckman did hurt you guy's in the last quarter. Especially if you are rucking against Ottens. The pressure the Geelong forwards put on the Hawks in the last half was fantastic. Caused alot of turn overs when the game was up for grabs. Thought Lonegan did a great job on Buddy and Taylor had a good game as well. Should be a couple of boys taking a holiday, but then again you never know. Hille not getting a holiday last week was weak!

 

[WaveSurfer]

Good effort by the Hawks yesterday.

Great effort by the Hawks mate. Good hard game of footy for most of the match. Hawks in their 08 form would have creamed us.

Only round 2, no need for us GFC supporters to get cocky yet



Bombers and Hawks in the 80's. Now that was some good footy.

You can really see the 80's and Bomber Thompson's style of play in Geelong. Determination and passion. Add the skill of today and yeah, you have Geelong. lol

Hawks are still a top 4 side if they keep that up. No doubts about that.

 

[Duckman#72]

I think your guys put in a gutsy effort against a team that just have far too much experience in those types of close situations. Geelong have had 2 tough games in a row now. A few more tough ones throughout the season and they it's possible that they may run out of puff later on (just my opinion).

I can be proved wrong Gav, but that's my opinion as well. Against more experienced and composed opposition, Geelong could easily be sitting at 0-2 and we would be asking "What's Wrong with the Cats?". Neagle's play-on in the 3rd quarter and Shoemachers kick across goal in the 4th quarter were both poor options that had huge impacts on the games. Obviously Geelong were good enough to take advantage of those breaks.

There is so much for the Hawks to take away from that match. They got so close with such a young side and without much of a ruckman - an outstanding effort. Just a word Nomores - get your guys to keep the elbows down or you'll be complaining all season about the suspensions!!

General question - is there a more annoying player than Steve Johnson. Diving hack!! If he spent as much energy actually going for the ball than he does playing for free kicks he'd be a star.

Duckman

 

[WaveSurfer]

General question - is there a more annoying player than Steve Johnson. Diving hack!! If he spent as much energy actually going for the ball than he does playing for free kicks he'd be a star.

Yeah, agree with you 110% there.

The most overrated player in the AFL IMO.

He lacks nads. But teams fear him (why I don't know) and he can kick a goal when he does get the ball, so I'll shut up.

 

[Pivotonian]

I think your guys put in a gutsy effort against a team that just have far too much experience in those types of close situations. Geelong have had 2 tough games in a row now. A few more tough ones throughout the season and they it's possible that they may run out of puff later on (just my opinion).

Can't see your logic here.

Geelong started its preseason later than any other club, and gave most of its senior players an even longer holiday until January. We're already two weeks into the season, and they've been training for only three months! You'd have to expect them to start this season slowly as a result, and they have, but despite being underdone they've managed to get over the line in two tough games due to their strong bodies, experience and competitiveness.

Once they get a few more (preferably tough) games under their belts and start really building into the season, they will be better. Injuries permitting of course.

 

[gav]

General question - is there a more annoying player than Steve Johnson. Diving hack!!

Yeah there is. Nick Riewoldt. Look at him the wrong way and you'll have a free paid against you. Great player though.

 

[GumbyLearner]

Yeah there is. Nick Riewoldt. Look at him the wrong way and you'll have a free paid against you. Great player though.

I agree gav he is great. You're right it is pretty difficult for most defenders to look at him the wrong way though. Considering they are usually eating his dust and trailing behind his leads.

People just try to hang this umpire favourite tag on him because they don't want to admit he is just a great player and can't handle him dominating against their teams.

I suppose if he wasn't such a poor judge of the flight of the ball, he wouldn't get as many free kicks. (pigs :arsch Oh it's a conspiracy they cry! Must keep kleenex in business the way people ****can Riewoldt week in week out and have a big sook about it. Harden up you bunch of envious sooks!


Oh wait a minute, is that why he's the best leading marking forward in Australia? Brown at Brisbane is next best and daylight to the rest. imho