General Discussion => Sport => General Discussion Boards => Australian Football (AFL) => Topic started by: Joseph41 on August 22, 2018, 05:20:32 pm
Title: AFL Finals 2018
Post by: Joseph41 on August 22, 2018, 05:20:32 pm
I genuinely can't believe that Melbourne is going to be playing finals footy. I deadset don't know how I'm meant to be feeling, but I'm bloody stoked.
I reckon it's going to be a cracker of a finals series, too. My predicted finals for week one:
1. Richmond v. 4. Sydney 2. Collingwood v. 3. West Coast 5. GWS v. 8. Geelong 6. Hawthorn v. 7 Melbourne
But there's still so much that can change from this week's results alone.
Your thoughts? Predictions? ;D
Title: Re: AFL Finals 2018
Post by: Aaron on August 22, 2018, 11:42:54 pm
Using your finals w1:
- Hawks to def Melb. I think Melb will crumble under the pressure (soz Nick)... then again, finals are a completely different ballgame. Anything is possible. - GWS to def Geelong due to HG Adv. (?? are their finals played at Spotless) - Collingwood to def WCE. - Sydney to go out in straight sets. Don't rate them as a whole this year.
I can't see the Top 8 changing anymore in terms of teams leaving/entering. Geelong will win against Suns, probably absolutely thrash them given its in Geelong and well.. the Suns are bad. So. Give them a further % boost. Doesn't matter if PA win their match against the Dons.
So I reckon the winners for W1 finals (using your prediction): * Richmond (to PF) * Collingwood (to PF) * GWS * Hawks
I reckon the Pies will give Richmond a good run for their money. That atmosphere will be bloody fantastic.
I'm not sold the Tigers are going to win back-to-back. I'm silently cheering for Melb but recognise it's the first time they're in finals for a looong time... and the mental mindgames do wonders at that time!
Title: Re: AFL Finals 2018
Post by: Aaron on August 24, 2018, 06:54:58 pm
Hope we go out on a high:
* Smash St Kilda * Benny Brown to kick 5+ to (ideally) win the Coleman? Does the Coleman include finals too (actually don't know the answer to this)?
Wouldn't it be interesting if Suns managed to beat the Cats down in Geelong? That would essentially kill their finals hopes (provided PA win tonight)... unlikely but stranger things have happened.
Title: Re: AFL Finals 2018
Post by: Joseph41 on August 24, 2018, 07:27:55 pm
No, Coleman does not include finals.
Title: Re: AFL Finals 2018
Post by: Aaron on August 24, 2018, 07:54:48 pm
phew. Otherwise Riewoldt/Hawkins/Franklin would have it locked in.
Title: Re: AFL Finals 2018
Post by: brenden on August 24, 2018, 09:19:21 pm
Have rated Melbourne from early season... well placed to do damage I think. Would love to see Melbourne premiers but also need Josh Kelly at NM TOUGHHHHHHHHH CALLLLL
Title: Re: AFL Finals 2018
Post by: Joseph41 on August 28, 2018, 03:53:45 pm
Reserved seats for the MCC went on sale today. Figured I'd book after work. Just been notified they've already sold out.
I'm clearly not very experienced with finals.
Title: Re: AFL Finals 2018
Post by: Aaron on August 28, 2018, 05:32:16 pm
I disagree with the second one. Though I would like Collingwood to win, they haven't got a hope against the Tigers imo. However West Coast haven't got an answer for Max Gawn, and for me that is a big issue. I'd tip Richmond to beat Collingwood, and Melbourne to beat WCE.
Title: Re: AFL Finals 2018
Post by: Joseph41 on September 21, 2018, 05:02:20 pm
I disagree with the second one. Though I would like Collingwood to win, they haven't got a hope against the Tigers imo. However West Coast haven't got an answer for Max Gawn, and for me that is a big issue. I'd tip Richmond to beat Collingwood, and Melbourne to beat WCE.
I would absolutely love to be wrong haha.
Title: Re: AFL Finals 2018
Post by: Aaron on September 21, 2018, 05:08:49 pm
Please Dees and Tigers.
I don't really care about WC but really don't want to see the Pies in it, personal preference.
Title: Re: AFL Finals 2018
Post by: Joseph41 on September 21, 2018, 05:21:46 pm
Then I hope Melb obliterate them infront of the 100k crowd . I think that'd actually be more satisfying apart from a 1pt win
Nathan Jones after the siren.
Don't worry - I've thought of this exact scenario on many occasions.
I would have loved for it to be Watts, though.
Title: Re: AFL Finals 2018
Post by: M909 on September 21, 2018, 07:48:28 pm
My tip for tomorrow is also Melbourne.
As for tonight, holding on hope, especially with the slowly decreasing odds for the Pies (They said $3.10 in the ad, but we’re $3 :P ) Either way, stoked with Collingwood’s progress this year and looking forward to a (hopefully) prosperous next few years :)
Title: Re: AFL Finals 2018
Post by: Aaron on September 21, 2018, 08:07:51 pm
Keeping Daniel Wells as far away from your 22 as possible has probably helped your situation. :)
Title: Re: AFL Finals 2018
Post by: Sine on September 21, 2018, 09:03:56 pm
Might actually have to watch the GF if collingwood end up holding on ...
Title: Re: AFL Finals 2018
Post by: Yertle the Turtle on September 22, 2018, 09:28:27 am
Wow! Collingwood win somehow! And it's not just a small win. I don't think anyone (except for S200 lol) saw that coming. A great game for Collingwood, but it leaves you wondering if there should be a second chance for the top team on the ladder, rather than having a great season and then getting knocked out in the prelim...
Title: Re: AFL Finals 2018
Post by: Aaron on September 22, 2018, 04:17:34 pm
What a set of shitty prelim finals.
Just sayin'
Title: Re: AFL Finals 2018
Post by: M909 on September 22, 2018, 04:32:40 pm
Oh wow. Was not expecting absolute obliteration in the WCE/Melbourne game...
Title: Re: AFL Finals 2018
Post by: S200 on September 22, 2018, 10:29:24 pm
Ok. WC was never expected... :-\
Title: Re: AFL Finals 2018
Post by: Joseph41 on September 23, 2018, 12:44:34 pm
Would have been a horrible game for neutrals yesterday, unless you hate Melbourne.
I'm not too upset. We had a good year. Definitely improved.
Title: Re: AFL Finals 2018
Post by: Aaron on September 29, 2018, 12:14:57 am
Have to admit i'm not excited about this GF at all.
Crossing my fingers for a WC win.
Title: Re: AFL Finals 2018
Post by: Joseph41 on September 29, 2018, 02:22:37 pm
Collingwood, 10 points. WCE/COLL/COLL/COLL. Pendlebury Norm Smith. De Goey first goal.
🤷
Title: Re: AFL Finals 2018
Post by: Yertle the Turtle on September 29, 2018, 02:31:25 pm
I'm saying Collingwood by 21, Norm Smith to Grundy, and first goal to De Goey
Leader at each of the quarters, but I'm obviously already way off haha.
Title: Re: AFL Finals 2018
Post by: Aaron on September 29, 2018, 03:43:42 pm
WC playing some solid footy now in 2nd. Hope it continues.
Also: Pies fans as classy as usual, booing everytime an opposition player gets the ball. Love it.. proves why I hate the Pies so much.
Title: Re: AFL Finals 2018
Post by: Aaron on September 29, 2018, 05:13:03 pm
Ended up being a great game. Probably the best all year. Good fight from both sides.
Title: Re: AFL Finals 2018
Post by: Joseph41 on September 29, 2018, 05:21:39 pm
I think I tipped West Coast for the spoon lol.
Feel sorry for Buckley. Been so close so many times.
Title: Re: AFL Finals 2018
Post by: Yertle the Turtle on September 29, 2018, 05:38:26 pm
Back at the start of the year I tipped both Collingwood and WCE for top 4, but neither of them in the final...
Title: Re: AFL Finals 2018
Post by: Aaron on September 29, 2018, 05:41:18 pm
God I feel sorry for Gaff and Nic Nat. The look on their faces says it all.
Title: Re: AFL Finals 2018
Post by: lifeisgood on September 29, 2018, 10:21:10 pm
somehow I knew the pies were gonna lose. I could just feel it in the wind.
Title: Re: AFL Finals 2018
Post by: Aaron on September 29, 2018, 10:42:16 pm
I just saw that incident with the Collingwood runner blocking the player. Man, you'd feel pretty bad if you were him.
But anybody who thinks of blaming the runner, should also think how Collingwood were able to lose nearly a 5 goal lead in a GF. That alone constitutes a worthy win to the WCE.