General Footy Tipping and Discussion Thread

[Aaron]

We've had an expectantly shit season, but what a show from the boys against the blues! Hopefully nothing dramatic happens in this last Q and we can cruise to a win. Not even mad I'll lose the tip.

Neither. I tipped Carlton but its good to see em get a win.

[pi]

Cheeky 111 point win by Geelong, not a bad way to end the season haha

Carlton has dragged the lead back to 32! D: Came back from big deficits against Brisbane and WC (and didn't win either), hoping they don't win this one either Nervous 90s for Dons YOU BLOODY BEAUTYYYYYYYYYYYYY

[Aaron]

Sydney, you've done it again! (Man I bet they're feeling pumped having their home ground finals moved to SCG unless they face off against GWS.)

[Aaron]

(rip if north gets either WC at Perth or Adel in Adel).

I should've kept my mouth shut. 

[pi]

What are Hawks doing... edit: what a game though! edit2: THAT IS RIGHT, F*CK RIGHT OFF PIES, YOU WON'T RUIN MY TIPS AGAIN

Also shame Saints couldn't keep that margin with a game 50 points less on each side haha Dons first wooden spoon for a while

[Aaron]

What are Hawks doing... edit: what a game though! edit2: THAT IS RIGHT, F*CK RIGHT OFF PIES, YOU WON'T RUIN MY TIPS AGAIN

Also shame Saints couldn't keep that margin with a game 50 points less on each side haha Dons first wooden spoon for a while

What a good game that was. Hawks are in a bit of trouble come finals - let's be honest.

Finals w1 lineup:
Sydney v GWS - ANZ Stadium
Geelong v Hawks - MCG
Adelaide v North Melbourne - Adelaide
West Coast v Bulldogs - Domain (Perth)

[Rod]

Haha... with the umpires help.. and so many controversial decisions you guys only beat us by one point. Enjoy what will be a very short finals series you bunch of flogs. I've never hated any team in any sport as much as Hawthorn. #Scum#Freekickhawthorn

[pi]

Hawks are in a bit of trouble come finals - let's be honest.

You said the same for Cats hahahaha, wonder who'll reign supreme in that game

[Aaron]

You said the same for Cats hahahaha, wonder who'll reign supreme in that game

I said that they have too much reliance on the 'star' mids, which will ultimately impact on them winning the flag, and that is true.

It's difficult to say who's going to be in the grand final now - the fact that all teams have had really good wins at some point and have had some shockers too balances it out. The pressure and intense environment of finals can change the impact of a game - a team that is great can fall on their sword, and a team that is terrible can turn things around because there's something on the line now (e.g. elim finals - you lose you're done). There's definitely a divide between the H&A season and finals, that's for sure.

[pi]

It's difficult to say who's going to be in the grand final now - the fact that all teams have had really good wins at some point and have had some shockers too balances it out. The pressure and intense environment of finals can change the impact of a game - a team that is great can fall on their sword, and a team that is terrible can turn things around because there's something on the line now (e.g. elim finals - you lose you're done). There's definitely a divide between the H&A season and finals, that's for sure.

Very true, should be a very interesting few weeks!

Good to see Freo win it for Pav, what a champion.

[Aaron]

Very true, should be a very interesting few weeks!

Good to see Freo win it for Pav, what a champion.

Bulldogs are gonna go out first week. They have to fly back to Perth for a clash against West Coast. With their injuries, can't see them doing it. Well done to Freo (its a shame they had to wait this long for a decent win). The travel across the country hurts, no matter what team it is.

[I'm kind of happy it isn't us now]

[pi]

Yeah I agree Dogs definitely the underdogs (lel) for that one.

[pi]

lmfao best thing I've heard all year http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/richmond/afl-richmond-fan-mario-from-doncaster-has-sen-hosts-in-stitches/news-story/2f4d820a12a7f4ca144cdf7d07a195b2

[Aaron]

lmfao best thing I've heard all year http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/richmond/afl-richmond-fan-mario-from-doncaster-has-sen-hosts-in-stitches/news-story/2f4d820a12a7f4ca144cdf7d07a195b2

Ahahaha that's gold! I don't know whether it's a stunt or it's legitimate but whatever the case, the guy has lost his marbles!!

[Aaron]

I'm not sure whether they're going to update the tipping system for finals.... so for kicks, vote for week 1 of finals here:

My tips
- WCE to win by a significant amount
- Geelong
- GWS in an upset
- North in an upset

Good luck n have fun [inb4 all four of these are wrong, it's totally okay to put a risky tip in  ].