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2023 AFL Finals Series
WEEK ONE FINALS FIXTURE
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
First qualifying final
Collingwood v Melbourne at the MCG, 7.20pm AEST
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
First elimination final
Carlton v Sydney at the MCG, 7.50pm AEST
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
Second elimination final
St Kilda v Greater Western Sydney at the MCG, 3.20pm AEST
Second qualifying final
Brisbane v Port Adelaide at the Gabba, 7.25pm AEST
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We can just sit back and relax as Dogs fans.
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Eastdog
We can just sit back and relax as Dogs fans.
Does this board appear relaxed?
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azabob
Does this board appear relaxed?
I’m as relaxed as Charles Manson.
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azabob
Does this board appear relaxed?
No definitely not. Probably not the right choice of words.
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Eastdog
No definitely not. Probably not the right choice of words.
Ignore the finals maybe. Or resent them.
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Requested to have this thread deleted for now. I totally get it. Yep not the time right now.
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Eastdog
Requested to have this thread deleted for now. I totally get it. Yep not the time right now.
It’s all good Eastie.
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Still biased towards Vic teams. How does Brisbane not get the Friday night match? They finished 2nd.
AFL are a joke.
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bornadog
Still biased towards Vic teams. How does Brisbane not get the Friday night match? They finished 2nd.
AFL are a joke.
I dont think they want two Melbourne games a few hours a part. Probably want all at the MCG which means Brisbane have to play Saturday since they don’t play Sunday finals any more.
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bulldogtragic
I’m as relaxed as Charles Manson.
I am Charles Manson.
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Eastdog
Requested to have this thread deleted for now. I totally get it. Yep not the time right now.
Easty, I think we will keep this thread going for the time being. It should be an exciting finals series albeit one without the Dogs.
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GVGjr
Easty, I think we will keep this thread going for the time being. It should be an exciting finals series albeit one without the Dogs.
No worries GVGjr.
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Eastdog
Requested to have this thread deleted for now. I totally get it. Yep not the time right now.
Keep it active Easty. It is a good reference point!
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Early predictions
Pies defeat Melbourne
Swans defeat Blues
GWS defeat saints
Brisbane defeat Power
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Dees easily over Pies
Blues easily over Swans
Rest agreed.
I can see a Pies Blues semi.
Also I can see GWS going deep.
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I know the Gabba has been a fortress but Port's midfield has some serious wheels (and talent) and could pose genuine problems for Brisbane's one-paced midfield. And they have Drew who has the capability to put the clamps on their only proven driving force in the middle, Neale. If you look at recent form, Brisbane at home are just going at the minute - they really should have lost to Adelaide and it took them a long time to eventfully get over a depleted St Kilda by 2 goals. Port are a fairly big step up from both these 2 opponents.
Port are the forgotten team of this finals series IMO. Most punters have already pencilled in Brisbane for the W next week, but Port has the forward territory/press game plan that is proven as most bankable in September. Those teams who rely on scoring through clearance/ stoppage, or through slingshot footy from D50 to F50, have a higher margin of error in the pressure of finals.
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I think Port are average Sedat.
Straight sets wouldn't surprise me.
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Bris will make the GF
Their opponent will be the winner of the Coll vs Melb game.
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DOG GOD
Bris will make the GF
Their opponent will be the winner of the Coll vs Melb game.
Agree.
My GF is Lions v Demons with Demons as premier.
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Grantysghost
I think Port are average Sedat.
Straight sets wouldn't surprise me.
Reckon they will surprise next week GG. They had their flat patch at the right time (4-6 weeks ago), and even though they lost narrowly at Pissant No-Wings Park that's where they got their season back on track (they had mass key outs that night), and they have barely raised a sweat since then. They hammered GWS 2 weeks ago who are just about the form team in the comp.
Brisbane have a one-paced midfield - they still rely so much on Neale. And they have generally struggled in September with this group. Last year they knocked off Richmond and Melbourne, who were both fading in the 2nd half of last season. Massive weight of expectation on them. Put the clamps on Neale and the rest of their game plan can fall apart.
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Sedat
Reckon they will surprise next week GG. They had their flat patch at the right time (4-6 weeks ago), and even though they lost narrowly at Pissant No-Wings Park that's where they got their season back on track (they had mass key outs that night), and they haven't missed a beat since then. They hammered GWS 2 weeks ago who are just about the form team in the comp.
Brisbane have a one-paced midfield - they still rely so much on Neale. And they have generally struggled in September with this group. Last year they knocked off Richmond and Melbourne, who were both fading in the 2nd half of last season. Massive weight of expectation on them.
My two big finals questions are Pies and Port. Be interesting to see.
I like your logic.
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I am backing Port for the Premiership - can't stand the rest. Would have been Brissie but Dunks smug looks puts me off.
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bornadog
I am backing Port for the Premiership - can't stand the rest. Would have been Brissie but Dunks smug looks puts me off.
Brisbane to win it. But Dunks gets inured and misses the Grand Final. That is my wish.
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angelopetraglia
Brisbane to win it. But Dunks gets inured and misses the Grand Final. That is my wish.
I could live with that
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I'd like to see the Giants win the flag and the resulting explosion on WOOF.
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Dry Rot
I'd like to see the Giants win the flag and the resulting explosion on WOOF.
Who gives a stuff who wins if it’s not us. I hate Collingwood more than Gws. I don’t know any Gws fans.
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JanLorMill
I don’t know any Gws fans.
Because there aren't any.
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Jamie Elliot has missed two absolute sodas.
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JanLorMill
Who gives a stuff who wins if it?s not us. I hate Collingwood more than Gws. I don?t know any Gws fans.
Don?t really care who wins now. Been a bit depressing that we aren?t in the finals to be honest myself but it is what it is and we weren?t good enough.
I have in my family a Demons supporting Mum/Grandma and Pies supporting brother.
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Melbourne's defense is pretty loose tonight.
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Who cares as long as someone punches Fritch in the head just because its head that needs to be punched. :)
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One interest is my father's side Melbourne, he trained with them.
Also my friend's side.
Not tonight Josephine, old catholic Pies, John Wren's team will do a spring magpie on them
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bornadog
Melbourne's defense is pretty loose tonight.
Looks to tightened up, but yes it was good to see Lever all at sea.
Collingwood have missed a few gettable goals.
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So Maynard suspended or not? The way the were carrying on you'd think he tried to kill him then watching the replay all I see is a guy trying to smother the ball. He should not be suspended for that but think they'll whack him due to the nature of the injury and aftermath. (Viney carrying on like a petulant child)
Tough decision coming up, it'll be interesting how it goes.
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Melbourne aren't out of this but Collingwood have been impressive
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azabob
Looks to tightened up, but yes it was good to see Lever all at sea.
Collingwood have missed a few gettable goals.
I thought Melbourne started getting on top but couldn't put the score on the board.
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Its amazing how similar Melbourne play to the dogs... They have struggled tonight but generally their two intercepters are the main difference between the two sides.
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bornadog
I thought Melbourne started getting on top but couldn't put the score on the board.
Look familiar?
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G-Mo77
So Maynard suspended or not? The way the were carrying on you'd think he tried to kill him then watching the replay all I see is a guy trying to smother the ball. He should not be suspended for that but think they'll whack him due to the nature of the injury and aftermath. (Viney carrying on like a petulant child)
Tough decision coming up, it'll be interesting how it goes.
A joke if Maynard gets suspended.