This Year's AFL Premiers

[robots]

Where's Gumby Learner gone? He's been a bit quiet lately...

hello,

yeah where's GumbyLearner?

if the hawks dont win it would be just as good a day if the saints or colliewobbles got beaten by a goal

thankyou
robots

 

[newbie trader]

It is odd that the star forward that the Lions gained, Brendan Fevola, and the star forward they lost, Daniel Bradshaw, are now both out of the game, for this season, at least.

It'll be interesting to see whether Fev was worth it. 'Because' of Fev we may lose Michael Rischitelli, Josh Drummond and Jared Brennan, and if our midfield was our achilles heel this year it'll be interesting to see how we go next year. Hawks or Geelong for 2010

 

[nomore4s]

It is odd that the star forward that the Lions gained, Brendan Fevola, and the star forward they lost, Daniel Bradshaw, are now both out of the game, for this season, at least.

It'll be interesting to see whether Fev was worth it. 'Because' of Fev we may lose Michael Rischitelli, Josh Drummond and Jared Brennan, and if our midfield was our achilles heel this year it'll be interesting to see how we go next year. Hawks or Geelong for 2010

I don't think Fev was worth it at all.

Brisbane already had a second key forward in Bradshaw who was a hell of a lot cheaper then Fev. All Fev has brought to the club is salary cap pressures imo, money would have been better spent trying to get a gun midfielder or trying to keep one.

Jury is still out on Voss as a coach too, another poor year next year & he will be under immense pressure.

Geelong must be huge favourites now, with Collingwood starting to show signs of the wobbles & St Kilda nowhere near the team they were last year.

Hawthorn will not win it, and if they do get deep into the finals it will only be off the back of 1 or 2 players brilliance.

 

[newbie trader]

I don't think Fev was worth it at all.

Brisbane already had a second key forward in Bradshaw who was a hell of a lot cheaper then Fev. All Fev has brought to the club is salary cap pressures imo, money would have been better spent trying to get a gun midfielder or trying to keep one.

Jury is still out on Voss as a coach too, another poor year next year & he will be under immense pressure.

Geelong must be huge favourites now, with Collingwood starting to show signs of the wobbles & St Kilda nowhere near the team they were last year.

Hawthorn will not win it, and if they do get deep into the finals it will only be off the back of 1 or 2 players brilliance.

As was seen this season Bradshaw's body has failed, not sure how much footy he has left in him if any. Mitch Clarke was actually brought over as a forward, and from the last few games he seems to fit in quite well. We also have Aaron Cornelius who has done very well in the games he's played this season. So im not sure why it was so important that we secure Fev and especially for such a high price. But no one can deny that he its wonderful to watch him when he's 'hot'. I do hope the Hawks win the flag this year they seem to be capable of beating anyone so they're a real danger.

 

[gav]

I wonder if Collingwood or St Kilda are regretting not picking up Cousins... He would be extremely handy to either club right about now (and possibly could have helped St Kilda get over the line last year)

 

[nomore4s]

I wonder if Collingwood or St Kilda are regretting not picking up Cousins... He would be extremely handy to either club right about now (and possibly could have helped St Kilda get over the line last year)

I doubt it very much.

Cousins really was nowhere near the player he used to be and I actually doubt whether he would have been able to hold his spot in either line up - especially at the magpies this year.

 

[Logique]

Timing about right for Cousins. Some genuine sadness at the lost potential in his career.

My Swannies might be interesting if they are convincing against Carlton this weekend. The Olympic Stadium at Homebush takes away a lot of the home ground advantage. The Swans are a four goals better side at the SCG.

But Geelong must be premiership favourites from the Saints.

 

[robots]

Hello,

yes Gav, its interesting

look at Stewie Dew for the Hawks in 2008, probably one of the best performances in a GF ever and played a huge role in hawkers getting the cup

we have Burgoyne this year

yeah where's Gumbylearner

thankyou
professor robots

 

[springhill]

Timing about right for Cousins. Some genuine sadness at the lost potential in his career.

My Swannies might be interesting if they are convincing against Carlton this weekend. The Olympic Stadium at Homebush takes away a lot of the home ground advantage. The Swans are a four goals better side at the SCG.

But Geelong must be premiership favourites from the Saints.

Sorry Logique, it has to be Geelong from the Pies. All Collingwood have to do is straighten their kicking at goal and they could easily beat all comers.
Plus i have some action on the Cats v Pies GF @ $2.60

 

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I wonder if Collingwood or St Kilda are regretting not picking up Cousins... He would be extremely handy to either club right about now (and possibly could have helped St Kilda get over the line last year)

Maybe the Hawks regret not having made a bid for the Cuz too.
Could've Tuck-ed him nicely into their midfield.

Just amazing, how quiet and "understanding" the reaction about the first three-striker has been. Jeff K even counted the 1st 2nd and 3rd concerns as all about the player's welfare.
What a difference, compared to the howls of ridicule still levelled against the Boys from the West - right into and past the farcical movie on channel 7.

 

[Logique]

Sorry Logique, it has to be Geelong from the Pies. All Collingwood have to do is straighten their kicking at goal and they could easily beat all comers.
Plus i have some action on the Cats v Pies GF @ $2.60

G'day Springhill. Yes I really felt for young Beams at the weekend, missing an easy one for the game vs the Hawks. I've been a big wrap for the Pies this year, their running and pressure are second to none. A great finals brand. So I think you're a good show with that wager. It was just that kicking for goal thing that was playing on my mind.

With young Tuck, I hope he isn't crucified by the media, been suffering with depression apparently.

 

[springhill]

SPOILER ALERT for anyone in WA!!!!!

So every leg of my multi bets included Geelong beating the Saints. Now given we are behind the eastern states in timing and watching the game delayed, i even put money on the cats at half time at $2.60. My Q is, having only heard it on the radio, was Mooney's free kick in the back that resulted in Ling's match winning goal being disallowed legit, or did the umps get it wrong? Want opinions from people that have actually viewed the game in its entirety.
Cos i'm PISSED ORFFFFFF!

 

[newbie trader]

SPOILER ALERT for anyone in WA!!!!!

So every leg of my multi bets included Geelong beating the Saints. Now given we are behind the eastern states in timing and watching the game delayed, i even put money on the cats at half time at $2.60. My Q is, having only heard it on the radio, was Mooney's free kick in the back that resulted in Ling's match winning goal being disallowed legit, or did the umps get it wrong? Want opinions from people that have actually viewed the game in its entirety.
Cos i'm PISSED ORFFFFFF!

The Saints win was sponsered by OPSM.

 

[overhang]

SPOILER ALERT for anyone in WA!!!!!

So every leg of my multi bets included Geelong beating the Saints. Now given we are behind the eastern states in timing and watching the game delayed, i even put money on the cats at half time at $2.60. My Q is, having only heard it on the radio, was Mooney's free kick in the back that resulted in Ling's match winning goal being disallowed legit, or did the umps get it wrong? Want opinions from people that have actually viewed the game in its entirety.
Cos i'm PISSED ORFFFFFF!

The free was there for sure but the amount of times they aren't paid makes you think the umpire should have just let play continue at that stage in the game. Put it this way if the free wasn't paid I don't believe we would even hear about the push in the back that should have been a free.
As a Geelong fan I now hope hope freo can beat the hawks and obviously barracking for the dogs tonight.

 

[Dunger]

If Gwilt wasn't pushed in the back then Ablett has a full head of hair.

Ablettiser seemed to fire up at the umpires a bit when he was no longer a protected species.

 

[easylikesunday]

That was a free any day of the week. Sloppy tackle.
Should have been 50 too after Ling kicked it after the whistle.

Loved it how Mooney says to the umpire "You've just lost us the game"
No, Cam - You just lost them the game.

Go HAWKS!!

 

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Go HAWKS!!

heehee - they just did; Freo saw them off brilliant game

 

[nomore4s]

Well prelim weekend coming up, should be interesting.

You would think St Kilda will do it relatively easy over the Dogs even though I will be barracking for the Dogs.

Geelong vs Collingwood will be the interesting game. If Geelong turn up ready to play they will be hard to beat but if Collingwood play that pressure game well and actually kick straight they will be hard to beat so it could be a ripper of a game.

 

[ThingyMajiggy]

Well prelim weekend coming up, should be interesting.

You would think St Kilda will do it relatively easy over the Dogs even though I will be barracking for the Dogs.

Geelong vs Collingwood will be the interesting game. If Geelong turn up ready to play they will be hard to beat but if Collingwood play that pressure game well and actually kick straight they will be hard to beat so it could be a ripper of a game.

I really really really REAALLLLLYYYY want it to be a Cats vs Dogs grand final

but....I doubt it will be, I think it'll be a Pies vs Saints GF. I'd rather bash myself to death with a rolling pin than watch either of them win the flag. :bbat: :bbat:

 

[jonojpsg]

I really really really REAALLLLLYYYY want it to be a Cats vs Dogs grand final

but....I doubt it will be, I think it'll be a Pies vs Saints GF. I'd rather bash myself to death with a rolling pin than watch either of them win the flag. :bbat: :bbat:

SOrry to hear that Sam Have you got your funeral prearranged?

GO THE PIES: