This Year's AFL Premiers

[NewToTheTrade]

Collingwood. Been the best team all year.

 

[nomore4s]

Collingwood. Been the best team all year.

Doesn't mean much come finals though.

Collingwood are still favorites no doubt but can't discount any of the top 4 imo. Collingwood and Geelong's form have been a bit shakey lately too, and Collingwood could have a few under done players in the finals so it could be very interesting.

 

[mexican]

The Cats look like they have lost the hunger would be surprised if we made it!
Getting smashed in the centre clearances is not a good sign before finals.
Pies vs Hawks both playing very good football at the moment.
Hawks for me!!

 

[Tink]

Yep agree Mexican, still early days, but I can see a Hawthorn - Collingwood Grand Final coming up.

I think the only ones that will be going for Collingwood are their supporters ; )

 

[Logique]

Pies v Hawks GF, about right I think.

I like the look of the WCE though. Daisy Thomas is out for 2, and Shaw still out, so the Eagles might just give Collingwood a scare in the first round. A loss would have them back home in Perth against probably Carlton, a very winnable match for the Eagles.

 

[Gringotts Bank]

Haw/Coll GF- $3.1 on Betfair.

Most saying this, around the traps.

I also think WCE will go well into the finals.

 

[IFocus]

Haw/Coll GF- $3.1 on Betfair.

Most saying this, around the traps.

I also think WCE will go well into the finals.

The problem for WCE is that they are in the west (obviously) to win form WA you really have to dominate the competition like the Pies this year to stand any chance.

They also are carrying a few injuries even though players are still getting selected but finals will catch them out I think.

Of course one can still dream wooden spoon to premiers but best hope is they get to play three games.

Hate the thought but cannot see Collingwood being beaten

 

[gav]

Pies v Hawks GF, about right I think.

I like the look of the WCE though. Daisy Thomas is out for 2, and Shaw still out, so the Eagles might just give Collingwood a scare in the first round. A loss would have them back home in Perth against probably Carlton, a very winnable match for the Eagles.

As much as I'd love to see it, I don't think West Coast will get anywhere near the Pies. I hope I'm wrong though.

Disclaimer: WCE supporter

 

[Tink]

I spoke too soon, good on the Cats

 

[Logique]

How does that WCE vs Pies fixture look now. Collingwood really missed the players that were out.

 

[nomore4s]

How does that WCE vs Pies fixture look now. Collingwood really missed the players that were out.

It's September and right on queue the Colliwobbles have kicked in:.

Geelong looked pretty good last night and the Pies were woeful. Collingwood supporters would be hoping they don't have to play Geelong in the finals now as they certainly seem to have the wood on them atm.

Collingwood are going to have a few underdone players playing next week too, WCE could be a good chance for an upset if they play well. If Collingwood do win though they will have quite a few players with limited game time in the last 4-6 weeks playing in the prelim. Collingwood are no certainty to make the GF imo.
By prelim stage if they win the first game and if all these players play next week.
Dawes - only 3 games in 11 weeks and so far has not looked like the player he was before being injured.
Davis - (if he plays next week) 2 games in 5 weeks
Shaw - 1 game in 9 weeks
Maxwell - 1 game in 5 weeks
Johnson - 3 games in 5 weeks and carrying injuries

 

[Tink]

Yep nomore4s, the Collingwood supporters are worried, such a big loss just before the finals, Eddie McGuire will be doing more than storming out.

I really dont know with WCE and Collingwood

http://www.footy.com.au/fts/finals_afl.htm

 

[Gringotts Bank]

Coll/wood did themselves a major disservice by throwing the game on Friday. "Preservation mode" is not a good strategy when up against a finals contender. WCE a a chance now.

 

[Tink]

Yep, its been interesting, GB, listening to their supporters comments.
Out of the games this weekend, I am tipping -

West Coast
Geelong
Carlton
Sydney

to win

If it works out the way I think it will, Collingwood will play Geelong again

http://www.footy.com.au/fts/finals_afl.htm

 

[Logique]

Good on you Tink. However, although a Sydney supporter, I don't expect them to beat the Saints at Etihad. And Carlton were pretty ordinary last week, and Kreuzer is out injured, so Essendon are not without a chance.

 

[Logique]

Spoke too soon on Kreuzer, reports that his foot is responding to treatment, and is now expected to play.

 

[nomore4s]

My tips

Hawks (one eyed though)
Collingwood
Sydney
Essendon

But I think all the games will be pretty close and they could all go either way.

 

[Duckman#72]

My tips

Hawks (one eyed though)
Collingwood
Sydney
Essendon

But I think all the games will be pretty close and they could all go either way.

Great opportunity for the Bombers this year.

With some luck they could take out Carlton (Hocking best on ground)and then take on an injury depleted and shell shocked Weagles (Watson best on ground). Before you know it they are playing in a prelim against Geelong, whom they beat only a few weeks ago(Crameri best on ground). Then onto the GF where they will play the Hawks in a repeat of the 1984 GF. Heppell wins best on ground, after 33 disposals made up of 12 handballs, 21 kicks, 9 marks (5 contested), 2 goals and 7 inside 50's and 1 hitout.

The crowd go wild. We were down by 24 points at 3/4 time. Only the faithful gave ourselves a chance. Oh the joy of it!!! The triumphant return of Sir James .......you little $#@$ beauty!! Nomores is beside himself, the pain is too much for him to take and he enters a period of 6 months on anti-depressants, after spending time institutionalised. He is unable to function and for 12 months is lost to ASF.....

You will be missed Nomores. Goodbye my friend......until we meet again.

Duckman

 

[jbocker]

I will have two of what Duckmans drinking!!!

 

[Tink]

LOL Duckman, you sound like my son, Carlton supporter, good to dream : )

Lets hope they are close games nomore4s, as nothing worse than seeing a thrashing in the finals.