Round 3 - Other Matches

[Eastdog]

Discussion for all upcoming Round 3 matches not including ours.

Round 3 Fixture

12/04/2013, Starts 08:40PM Fremantle vs Essendon Patersons Stadium

13/04/2013, Starts 01:45PM North Melbourne vs Sydney Blundstone Arena

13/04/2013, Starts 02:10PM Melbourne vs West Coast Melbourne Cricket Ground

13/04/2013, Starts 04:40PM Greater Western Sydney vs St Kilda Manuka Oval

13/04/2013, Starts 07:40PM Geelong vs Carlton Etihad Stadium

13/04/2013, Starts 07:40PM Gold Coast vs Brisbane Metricon Stadium

14/04/2013, Starts 01:10PM Richmond vs Western Bulldogs Etihad Stadium

14/04/2013, Starts 03:15PM Collingwood vs Hawthorn Melbourne Cricket Ground

14/04/2013, Starts 04:40PM Port Adelaide vs Adelaide AAMI Stadium
All times are listed in EST


Read more: http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/fixtures#ixzz2QCoZas1p

[Ozza]

Some fascinating match ups this weekend (sorry that probably sounds like a b Macavaney comment "FASCINATING").

Aside from Melbourne - you could make a case for every side this weekend. Even GWS are not without a hope at hope against the Saints who have had injuries again and are struggling.

[The Underdog]

Busy week for the MRP already. Ryder & Kommer should go for head high hits. Freo look pretty good, already breaking the Dons down with pressure.

[bulldogsman]

Just like last week.

[LostDoggy]

Fremantle are looking strong, they just seem to control the game. Will be interesting to see if Essendon can "inject" some venom into their game otherwise they are going to be smashed.

[The Underdog]

Dons have looked better this quarter but struggle to score. Pavlich & Hurley have had 2 of the worst shots at goal I've ever seen. Hurley's improbably turned into a goal assist.

[jeemak]

Some fascinating match ups this weekend (sorry that probably sounds like a b Macavaney comment "FASCINATING").
Aside from Melbourne - you could make a case for every side this weekend. Even GWS are not without a hope at hope against the Saints who have had injuries again and are struggling.

If you said it with your pants on then that's OK, and you'd have that distinction from Bruce immediately.

[Sedat]

Cracking comeback by Essendon. Absolutely dominated Freo in all facets since half time

[The Underdog]

Cracking comeback by Essendon. Absolutely dominated Freo in all facets since half time

Yep, they have. Freo have looked stuffed.
Btw the holding the ball rule sucks. Some awful interpretation tonight.

[The Underdog]

That sliding rule has to go

[Eastdog]

Who will win could go either way right now when at one stage it looked like Freo had all the control.

[The Underdog]

If I was going to pick a guy to let me down at a crucial moment it would be Danyle Pearce

[SlimPickens]

That sliding rule has to go

Way too grey for me. When it's wet it is just too difficult to interrupt!

[The Underdog]

Great to see the match winner kicked by a guy who illegally knocked out an opposition player in the first 2 minutes of the game. There's justice hey?

[jeemak]

Pretty amazing finish.

Well done Essendon on the comeback. Jesus I hate Essendon.

[Eastdog]

Pretty amazing finish.

Well done Essendon on the comeback. Jesus I hate Essendon.

Freo let themselves down letting Essendon come back. Good comeback and win from Essendon though. Mayne would be shattered.

[Sedat]

Essendon is Ross Lyon's kryptonite

[SlimPickens]

Absolutely howler by Chris Mayne...nothing worse than a happy Essendon supporter!

[Remi Moses]

Essendon outworked them in the end.
Mcpharline's absence cost Freo significantly, and Ryder will get a few for that.
The Pav is in a world of pain, Carlisle pantsed him.

[Remi Moses]

Pretty amazing finish.

Well done Essendon on the comeback. Jesus I hate Essendon.

Likewise. We've heard all week the players aren't affected by what's happening.
The reaction after the game... Sure it doesn't.
Freo have to throw the kitchen sink and some and get Buddy urgently.

[LostDoggy]

God I hate Essendon supporters. Avoiding facebook.

[westdog54]

Essendon can indirectly thank Stephen Dank for that win. He's inadvertently motivating them towards win after win with the mud-slinging he's doing.

When's he going to learn that Essendon will rally around Hird come hell or high water? He's not going to bring him down the way he's doing it by feeding snippets to the media, whether they're true or not.

Looking forward to see what North do this week. If they cough up this round they could just about kiss their season goodbye.

Ditto Carlton. They need to be able to beat a team like Geelong if they're going to be a legitimate threat.

[Ghost Dog]

Essendon can indirectly thank Stephen Dank for that win. He's inadvertently motivating them towards win after win with the mud-slinging he's doing.

When's he going to learn that Essendon will rally around Hird come hell or high water? He's not going to bring him down the way he's doing it by feeding snippets to the media, whether they're true or not.

Looking forward to see what North do this week. If they cough up this round they could just about kiss their season goodbye.

Ditto Carlton. They need to be able to beat a team like Geelong if they're going to be a legitimate threat.

Don't be so sure. administering medicine by IV is illegal. I'm not really sure how Essendon are going to get around those text messages.
I hate Freo even more now. Upset my tipping! Can't believe they gave up such a big margin.

[bornadog]

Don't be so sure. administering medicine by IV is illegal. I'm not really sure how Essendon are going to get around those text messages.
I hate Freo even more now. Upset my tipping! Can't believe they gave up such a big margin.

McPharlin going down really hurt their structure.

[Sedat]

McPharlin going down really hurt their structure.
Do you think? On a wet and slippery night they didn't miss him anywhere near as much. Essendon actually were too top heavy in the first half which is why they subbed a tall for a mid

[Ghost Dog]

Dare I say it. Do fans feel a bit skeptical of Essendon's ability to power on at the end of a game?

[chef]

Dare I say it. Do fans feel a bit skeptical of Essendon's ability to power on at the end of a game?

No..

[westdog54]

Dare I say it. Do fans feel a bit skeptical of Essendon's ability to power on at the end of a game?

Ask me again in August.

[Maddog37]

Freo will struggle to maintain that game style for whole games and indeed the season as a whole. It is extremely labour intensive and if they do not score when on top they can be run down.

An in form Pav would be a major positive though.

[Sedat]

Wonder what excuse Brad Scott will bring to the press conference this week after his overrated side just conceded 11 goals in the 3rd qtr

[Remi Moses]

Wonder what excuse Brad Scott will bring to the press conference this week after his overrated side just conceded 11 goals in the 3rd qtr

Read my mind Sedat. Once again the heat turned up and stopping the uncontested ball Norf go to water. Damm that roof open:eek:

[bulldogsman]

Melbourne are on the improve, they only lost by 94 points this week.

[Remi Moses]

Melbourne are on the improve, they only lost by 94 points this week.

22 minutes in the last quarter, and 11 demons hadn't touched the ball.
Truly staggering .
How long has Mark Neeld got?

[comrade]

22 minutes in the last quarter, and 11 demons hadn't touched the ball.
Truly staggering .
How long has Mark Neeld got?

GAWN if they lost next week.

[Greystache]

Melbourne are on the improve, they only lost by 94 points this week.

Nah West Coast just aren't that good ;)

[azabob]

Melbourne are on the improve, they only lost by 94 points this week.

What is worse today they were only a goal down at half time.

Eagles kicked 17 goals in the second half compared to four.

[Ghost Dog]

I know a few people here have been critical of Brad Scott's demeanor, but I thought he gave an outstanding press conference.
Surly, yes, and all that carry on about the AFL roof was an example of why a lot of people don't like him.

But he calls a spade a spade. Took full responsibility for the issues in today's loss, mentioned his own coaching was at fault, and his analysis of their loss was succinct and well put.

[Topdog]

22 minutes in the last quarter, and 11 demons hadn't touched the ball.
Truly staggering .
How long has Mark Neeld got?

That stat just cant be true and I cant bring myself to go and check. Just horrendous.

[LostDoggy]

22 minutes in the last quarter, and 11 demons hadn't touched the ball.
Truly staggering .
How long has Mark Neeld got?


That stat just cant be true and I cant bring myself to go and check. Just horrendous.

I have no reason to doubt you Rem. But is there any proof to this stat? Like TD says, it can't be true???

[Happy Days]

Essendon can indirectly thank Stephen Dank for that win. He's inadvertently motivating them towards win after win with the mud-slinging he's doing.

When's he going to learn that Essendon will rally around Hird come hell or high water? He's not going to bring him down the way he's doing it by feeding snippets to the media, whether they're true or not.

An Essendon supporting mate of mine has come to the conclusion that this is all "New Coke" style marketing by Essendon. After all, their membership is up.

[Dancin' Douggy]

Was just gutted to see the Bombers win last night.
Was REALLY enjoying their misery.

[Eastdog]

GC v Brisbane thriller!

[chef]

Cracker of a finish in the Q clash.

[Topdog]

Is it season over for Norf and Carlton?

[Remi Moses]

That stat just cant be true and I cant bring myself to go and check. Just horrendous.

Going by the stats guy on AW.

[Ghost Dog]

Blues cooked already! Only one team has managed a final after losing the first two games. North, once in the 90s, the other in the 70s ( source, R. Conolly )

[Remi Moses]

Well that was a great game for the neutrals.
Not sure whether Mick would be overly pleased with the lack of defence played.
Think Norf and the cheats are either bottom 8 or outside.
Gee John Elliott's got some nerve wanting Demetriou to resign.
The same bloke who oversaw systematic cheating and who had to be forced out.
Can't believe he has the nerve to show up at their games.:rolleyes:

[LostDoggy]

Well that was a great game for the neutrals.
Not sure whether Mick would be overly pleased with the lack of defence played.
Think Norf and the cheats are either bottom 8 or outside.
Gee John Elliott's got some nerve wanting Demetriou to resign.
The same bloke who oversaw systematic cheating and who had to be forced out.
Can't believe he has the nerve to show up at their games.:rolleyes:

Pig's arse!

[Ghost Dog]

Mick Malthouse's press conferences are almost as funny as Mark Neeld's. Great viewing :) Sorry but I love watching the opposition suffer.

[jeemak]

22 minutes in the last quarter, and 11 demons hadn't touched the ball.
Truly staggering .
How long has Mark Neeld got?

Mate, are you sure you read that right? Jesus Christ, that's disgraceful!

[GVGjr]

Port have been impressive. A real desire in their play

[Greystache]

Port have been impressive. A real desire in their play

He's been a bit of a joke over the years but Westhoff is a very valuable player to Port at the moment.

[jazzadogs]

Mate, are you sure you read that right? Jesus Christ, that's disgraceful!
I'd say the stats guy meant that they hadn't touched the ball in the 22 minutes of the last quarter, not that they hadn't touched the ball all game. Still embarrassing though.

[Sedat]

The People's Beard was very good for the filth today. I still love watching him bash and crash far younger, taller and more athletic ruckmen and still win out.

Horks looked ominous today. They have a couple of beauties on he outside in Bradley Hill and Jed Anderson - just what they needed to add to their list.

[Remi Moses]

Hope to Christ we look at players like that in the next draft.
If we don't to quote our former coach I will spew up

[KT31]

The People's Beard was very good for the filth today. I still love watching him bash and crash far younger, taller and more athletic ruckmen and still win out.

Horks looked ominous today. They have a couple of beauties on he outside in Bradley Hill and Jed Anderson - just what they needed to add to their list.

Even in the filths colors ?

[Sedat]

Even in the filths colors ?
Yep, even wearing that dirty jumper. Still love Rocket, too, despite wearing that ghastly polo.

[Mofra]

22 minutes in the last quarter, and 11 demons hadn't touched the ball.
Truly staggering .
How long has Mark Neeld got?
Wow, I don't think I've ever heard of a stat like that.
Trully amazing

[Bulldog4life]

Well that was a great game for the neutrals.
Not sure whether Mick would be overly pleased with the lack of defence played.
Think Norf and the cheats are either bottom 8 or outside.
Gee John Elliott's got some nerve wanting Demetriou to resign.
The same bloke who oversaw systematic cheating and who had to be forced out.
Can't believe he has the nerve to show up at their games.:rolleyes:

The week before he sat with the Collingwood President at his table as a guest.He gets around:rolleyes: