AFL Game Day R17 2022

[Eastdog]

Round 17, 2022


Thursday, Jul 7

Geelong Cats vs. Melbourne GMHBA Stadium 7:20pm Fox/Seven


Friday, Jul 8

Sydney Swans vs. Western Bulldogs SCG 7:50pm Fox/Seven


Saturday, Jul 9

Collingwood vs. North Melbourne MCG 1:45pm Fox

Gold Coast SUNS vs. Richmond Metricon Stadium 4:35pm Fox

St Kilda vs. Fremantle Marvel Stadium 7:25pm Fox/Seven

Port Adelaide vs. GWS GIANTS Adelaide Oval 7:30pm Fox Footy


Sunday, Jul 10

Brisbane Lions vs. Essendon The Gabba 1:10pm Fox Footy

Hawthorn vs. Adelaide Crows Marvel Stadium 3:20pm Fox/Seven

West Coast Eagles vs. Carlton Optus Stadium 4:40pm

[Eastdog]

Bump

[Eastdog]

Some big games this coming round again.

[bornadog]

Some big games this coming round again.

Will be an interesting game Thursday night

[GVGjr]

Huge round, many important games. Tonight's game will be worth watching.

[Grantysghost]

Huge round, many important games. Tonight's game will be worth watching.

Why do I want Geelong to win so badly? I hate Geelong! I'm so confused.

[bornadog]

Why do I want Geelong to win so badly? I hate Geelong! I'm so confused.

Same here - is it because Melbourne supporters have become so arrogant?

[Boots]

Tonight's match is a hate watch for sure. The two most anodyne and yet arrogant teams in the league, and they're in first and second place. Gah.

My extreme distaste for Geelong has been dampened somewhat by last year's Grand Final and its aftermath. I still would petulantly like to see Dangerfield end his career with no premiership and any chance to see Jeremy Cameron be disappointed is lovely... but if Melbourne win back-to-back I think I might die.

So Geelong edge out Melbourne for me. I feel dirty.

[Bulldog Joe]

Tonight's match is a hate watch for sure. The two most anodyne and yet arrogant teams in the league, and they're in first and second place. Gah.

My extreme distaste for Geelong has been dampened somewhat by last year's Grand Final and its aftermath. I still would petulantly like to see Dangerfield end his career with no premiership and any chance to see Jeremy Cameron be disappointed is lovely... but if Melbourne win back-to-back I think I might die.

So Geelong edge out Melbourne for me. I feel dirty.

We all feel the same pain.

[Sedat]

Tonight's match is a hate watch for sure. The two most anodyne and yet arrogant teams in the league, and they're in first and second place. Gah.

My extreme distaste for Geelong has been dampened somewhat by last year's Grand Final and its aftermath. I still would petulantly like to see Dangerfield end his career with no premiership and any chance to see Jeremy Cameron be disappointed is lovely... but if Melbourne win back-to-back I think I might die.

So Geelong edge out Melbourne for me. I feel dirty.
I'm agnostic on the Demons. They beat us fair and square and if they get 2 in a row that's one less team that gets to enjoy premiership success. I know a lot of Demon supporters and they have all been fine and not at all arrogant about their success last year. Sure some of their players are annoying but there are annoying players in every opposition team.

Everything about Geelong blows. Their pissant little toy ground that we all paid to build, their smug smart-ass coach, the captain who single-handedly brought the game into disrepute with his cynical ducking and flopping tactics from the very start of his career in 2007, the corporate-speak company-man fakery of Dangerfield. They are a fish that absolutely rots from the head. Fark them all.

[Grantysghost]

Same here - is it because Melbourne supporters have become so arrogant?

The entire team is super arrogant. Fritsch, Lever, Gawn, Oliver, Petracca all such knobheads.

I never felt this way about the Tigers when they were winning everything.

[Grantysghost]

I'm agnostic on the Demons. They beat us fair and square and if they get 2 in a row that's one less team that gets to enjoy premiership success. I know a lot of Demon supporters and they are all fine and not at all arrogant about their success last year. Sure some of their players are annoying but there are annoying players in every opposition team.

Everything about Geelong blows. Their pissant little toy ground that we all paid to build, their smug smart-ass coach, the captain who single-handedly brought the game into disrepute with his cynical ducking and flopping tactics from the very start of his career in 2007, the corporate-speak company-man fakery of Dangerfield. They are a fish that absolutely rots from the head. Fark them all.

Can I swap your Demon's friends for mine?

[Sedat]

Can I swap your Demon's friends for mine?
I work with about 10 of them, my GF is one (although she could care less about the footy) and I have another 3-4 mates who are Demons supporters. Honestly, they have all been a pleasure to endure since the GF last year - they are just stoked for their team and happy to have broken the drought.

[Grantysghost]

I work with about 10 of them, my GF is one (although she could care less about the footy) and I have another 3-4 mates who are Demons supporters. Honestly, they have all been a pleasure to endure since the GF last year - they are just stoked for their team and happy to have broken the drought.

That's nice to hear.

[SquirrelGrip]

I've tipped Melbourne tonight mainly because they have 2 decent ruckman and Cats don't. I detest the Dees but don't rate the Cats.

My preference for how the game plays out is that the heavens open and that both teams end up with about 10 fit players each. Would love to see soft tissues to Cameron, Dangerfield, Rohan, Petracca, May and Lever, and season over for Selwood, Fritsch, and Gawn.

Is that poor sportsmanship?

[Grantysghost]

I've tipped Melbourne tonight mainly because they have 2 decent ruckman and Cats don't. I detest the Dees but don't rate the Cats.

My preference for how the game plays out is that the heavens open and that both teams end up with about 10 fit players each. Would love to see soft tissues to Cameron, Dangerfield, Rohan, Petracca, May and Lever, and season over for Selwood, Fritsch, and Gawn.

Is that poor sportsmanship?

Common sense to me.

[Bulldog4life]

I've tipped Melbourne tonight mainly because they have 2 decent ruckman and Cats don't. I detest the Dees but don't rate the Cats.

My preference for how the game plays out is that the heavens open and that both teams end up with about 10 fit players each. Would love to see soft tissues to Cameron, Dangerfield, Rohan, Petracca, May and Lever, and season over for Selwood, Fritsch, and Gawn.

Is that poor sportsmanship?

No just a nice dream.

[Grantysghost]

I've tipped Melbourne tonight mainly because they have 2 decent ruckman and Cats don't. I detest the Dees but don't rate the Cats.

My preference for how the game plays out is that the heavens open and that both teams end up with about 10 fit players each. Would love to see soft tissues to Cameron, Dangerfield, Rohan, Petracca, May and Lever, and season over for Selwood, Fritsch, and Gawn.

Is that poor sportsmanship?

Last game was a weird one, Cats up by 9 goals or something and Demons stormed home to win with Gawn kicking that goal post siren.
Got them top spot.

[SquirrelGrip]

I've tipped Melbourne tonight mainly because they have 2 decent ruckman and Cats don't. I detest the Dees but don't rate the Cats.

My preference for how the game plays out is that the heavens open and that both teams end up with about 10 fit players each. Would love to see soft tissues to Cameron, Dangerfield, Rohan, Petracca, May and Lever, and season over for Selwood, Fritsch, and Gawn.

Is that poor sportsmanship?

I forgot Oliver. Season over Oliver too.

[Happy Days]

I'm agnostic on the Demons. They beat us fair and square and if they get 2 in a row that's one less team that gets to enjoy premiership success. I know a lot of Demon supporters and they have all been fine and not at all arrogant about their success last year. Sure some of their players are annoying but there are annoying players in every opposition team.


Nah they’re a pack of dickheads and their supporters are capo dog pigshit scum. Also you’re allowed to and probably should hate them because they belted us, leave the sportsmanship to the sportsmen.

(You’re also right about Geelong)

[The bulldog tragician]

I've tipped Melbourne tonight mainly because they have 2 decent ruckman and Cats don't. I detest the Dees but don't rate the Cats.

My preference for how the game plays out is that the heavens open and that both teams end up with about 10 fit players each. Would love to see soft tissues to Cameron, Dangerfield, Rohan, Petracca, May and Lever, and season over for Selwood, Fritsch, and Gawn.

Is that poor sportsmanship?

Not at all. I hear you, and I’m totally on board.

[Grantysghost]

Nah they’re a pack of dickheads and their supporters are capo dog pigshit scum. Also you’re allowed to and probably should hate them because they belted us, leave the sportsmanship to the sportsmen.

(You’re also right about Geelong)

They only beat us because the AFL made sure we were screwed with travelling.
The Hawks game in Tassie they screwed us too.
Everyone screwed us! The time keeper in Brisbane, The Adelaide premier, we got the shit hotels, the tennis balls stopped coming over the fence, Bevo couldn't play Tennis with Alicia... It... Was..all....rigged!

[Boots]

The entire team is super arrogant. Fritsch, Lever, Gawn, Oliver, Petracca all such knobheads.

I never felt this way about the Tigers when they were winning everything.

I still have a bit of a soft spot for the Tiges. Don’t really know why. Have never begrudged them their success. I once saw footage of Ivan Soldo picking up garbage in the rooms after the game, and they really walked the talk on multicultural recruitment. Dusty seems like a good bloke most of the time, there’s no arrogance coming off him (even if he can be a bit of a thug).

On the other hand, I read an interview with Petracca from his draft year where he straight up said he would be one of the best of all time. I could endure that until I heard that Goodwin said in January last year they they’d win it.

I like quiet confidence. I detest arrogance. What really bugs me about Melbourne is that they were arrogant before they were successful and I can’t stand that it seems deserved in retrospect. They have zero humility. Some of their fans are ok, definitely. Some are as arrogant as their team.

They definitely beat us fair and square. I just wish it wasn’t us they beat.

[GVGjr]

Cracking game and tight contest, that injury to Oliver's hand might be telling.

[Grantysghost]

Cracking game and tight contest, that injury to Oliver's hand might be telling.

Not sure how Dees were in it for so long they've been outplayed.

[Sedat]

Cracking game and tight contest, that injury to Oliver's hand might be telling.
Was a dog act by Oliver, he should be cited for striking Selwood's stray boot despite being the only one going for the ball.

[bornadog]

Not sure how Dees were in it for so long they've been outplayed.

Too many early misses.

Dees have now given up

[GVGjr]

Not sure how Dees were in it for so long they've been outplayed.

Those 2 quick goals made the scoreboard respectful for them but they've been outclassed.

[Grantysghost]

Jezza gone missing again in a big game.

Really like the look of both Close and Holmes for the Cats. They keep finding them.

[bornadog]

Those 2 quick goals made the scoreboard respectful for them but they've been outclassed.

31 shots to 18

[GVGjr]

Jezza gone missing again in a big game.

Really like the look of both Close and Holmes for the Cats. They keep finding them.

They've really been sensational at getting talent in with late picks and lets face it they have to be.
That Atkins goes alright.

[Grantysghost]

They've really been sensational at getting talent in with late picks and lets face it they have to be.
That Atkins goes alright.

Yes he's a real hard nut.

Loved their jumper tonight with the collar. Ripper. As opposed to the Demons bad Xmas jumper!

[bornadog]

Yes he's a real hard nut.

Loved their jumper tonight with the collar. Ripper. As opposed to the Demons bad Xmas jumper!

NAIDOC week - which I thought was a good idea to wear.

BUT -They stole our colours

[GVGjr]

NAIDOC week - which I thought was a good idea to wear.

BUT -They stole our colours

"Identity theft is not a joke Jim" ( The Office watchers will get it)

[Grantysghost]

"Identity theft is no joke Jim" ( The Office watchers will get it)

Bears, Beets, Battlestar Gallactica.

[merantau]

I watched that game and compared the two teams performances with the way we have been playing. We have a big job ahead of us if we are to match them. It was depressing really


However, I cling to hope. We booted 8 on the trot against Melbourne earlier in the year. We still have players to come back. We surely cannot continue to forever shoot ourselves in the head by missing easy goals, easy targets - can we?

[azabob]

Jezza gone missing again in a big game.

Really like the look of both Close and Holmes for the Cats. They keep finding them.

Close had a good year last year also. He is now well ahead of Myers and Dahlhaus.

[Happy Days]

Close had a good year last year also. He is now well ahead of Myers and Dahlhaus.

Sadly it looks like Lukey D’s days are numbered.

[Bulldog4life]

I still have a bit of a soft spot for the Tiges. Don’t really know why. Have never begrudged them their success. I once saw footage of Ivan Soldo picking up garbage in the rooms after the game, and they really walked the talk on multicultural recruitment. Dusty seems like a good bloke most of the time, there’s no arrogance coming off him (even if he can be a bit of a thug).

On the other hand, I read an interview with Petracca from his draft year where he straight up said he would be one of the best of all time. I could endure that until I heard that Goodwin said in January last year they they’d win it.

I like quiet confidence. I detest arrogance. What really bugs me about Melbourne is that they were arrogant before they were successful and I can’t stand that it seems deserved in retrospect. They have zero humility. Some of their fans are ok, definitely. Some are as arrogant as their team.

They definitely beat us fair and square. I just wish it wasn’t us they beat.

He's got good friends too like Toby Mitchell.

[merantau]

He's got good friends too like Toby Mitchell.

I know Jake King is one of Toby's confidantes but didn't know about Martin.

[jeemak]

I think Toby Mitchell came into the rooms once after Jake King had retired.

Richmond and Dusty have kept his bikie links quiet after the chopsticks issue, outside of actually using his bad boy image to market him across brands such folks really like to wear.

[Happy Days]

North are having a real crack. Really wish we drafted Paul Curtis.

[Grantysghost]

I've seen enough of McKay to wanty wanty.

Make it Happen Sam!

[bornadog]

I've seen enough of McKay to wanty wanty.

Make it Happen Sam!

Signed till end of 2023

[Grantysghost]

Signed till end of 2023

Does that matter anymore?

[angelopetraglia]

North lead by 26 points with 18m to play in the third quarter. They can't can they?

[bornadog]

North lead by 26 points with 18m to play in the third quarter. They can't can they?

It would mean so much to the club and coach

[Grantysghost]

North lead by 26 points with 18m to play in the third quarter. They can't can they?
It’s a great game.

I really like LDU. Kid is talented.

[Grantysghost]

Pies over running Norf sadly.

[G-Mo77]

Norf were out on their feet in the 4th. I felt so bad for them, it would have been great to shove a win down the medias throat.

[G-Mo77]

Richmond putting those last nails in our finals coffin today. 2 games out of the 8 if this continues and I doubt they'll ease up.

[GVGjr]

Great result by the Suns, shades of Steve Bradbury

[G-Mo77]

Gosh I missed that, walked in and saw them celebrating. Wow!

[merantau]

Suns never gave up. Outstanding victory and great to see. Now we need Freo to step up.

[Happy Days]

Would suggest any Lobb agnostics get this Freo Saints game on.

[azabob]

Would suggest any Lobb agnostics get this Freo Saints game on.

Seriously where was the warning Dangerfield is on special comments? Luke Darcy also.

Cmon, do better

[jeemak]

Seriously where was the warning Dangerfield is on special comments? Luke Darcy also.

Cmon, do better

They interviewed him after the Friday night game and it was mentioned it was happening.

[bornadog]

Saints getting done by 34 with 7 minutes left

[Bulldog4life]

Late in 3rd quarter The Bummers 17 points up.

[bornadog]

Late in 3rd quarter The Bummers 17 points up.

Brisbane with 9 changes - injuries and Covid including coach

[Bulldog4life]

Brisbane with 9 changes - injuries and Covid including coach

Would have been handy last week.

[DOG GOD]

Would have been handy last week.

Thinking the same thing. It’s not the amount they have out, it’s who they have out.

[bornadog]

Thinking the same thing. It’s not the amount they have out, it’s who they have out.

Just shows you need your best players on the park.

[azabob]

Brisbane with 9 changes - injuries and Covid including coach

Fagan is coaching

[GVGjr]

Essendon sent Caldwell to Neale with great effect so far. Tagging can work

[bornadog]

Fagan is coaching

Sorry mate said including coach, but must have been an assistant.

[bornadog]

Peter Wright showing Tall means something against short defenders -

[Grantysghost]

Just shows you need your best players on the park.

And how these Covid seasons have an *

[Grantysghost]

Essendon sent Caldwell to Neale with great effect so far. Tagging can work

He was off the chain last week. Guess we back our system but there's a time to pull the trigger.

[DOG GOD]

Paine has been mentioned on here. No thanks, not on todays effort. Killed by Wright.

[DOG GOD]

He was off the chain last week. Guess we back our system but there's a time to pull the trigger.

A lot of good mids have been tagged out of it this year. Just not by us ;)

[Grantysghost]

A lot of good mids have been tagged out of it this year. Just not by us ;)

I wonder if McLean will be someone we can use for that role?
If memory serves he did it before he was injured.

[bornadog]

Will Hayes Medical sub.

[DOG GOD]

I wonder if McLean will be someone we can use for that role?
If memory serves he did it before he was injured.

We need someone. The fact we don’t reeks of arrogance on the MC.