2020 Footy Finals (Weeks 1-3)

[Eastdog]

AFL 2020 FINALS FIXTURE - WEEK 1

First Qualifying Final (1st v 4th): Port Adelaide v Geelong Cats at Adelaide Oval

Second Qualifying Final (2nd v 3rd): Brisbane Lions v Richmond at the Gabba

First Elimination Final (5th v 8th): West Coast Eagles v Collingwood at Optus Stadium

Second Elimination Final (6th v 7th): St Kilda v Western Bulldogs at location TBC




HOW THE AFL FINALS SYSTEM WORKS

The winners of the two qualifying finals advance to host the two preliminary finals.

The loser of the First Qualifying Final (Port Adelaide v Geelong Cats) hosts the winner of the First Elimination Final (West Coast Eagles v Collingwood) in the First Semi Final.

The loser of the Second Qualifying Final (Brisbane Lions v Richmond) hosts the winner of the Second Elimination Final (St Kilda v Western Bulldogs) in the Second Semi Final.

The winner of the First Qualifying Final (Port Adelaide v Geelong Cats) hosts the winner of the Second Semi Final (Brisbane Lions, Richmond, St Kilda or Western Bulldogs) in the First Preliminary Final.

The winner of the Second Qualifying Final (Brisbane Lions v Richmond) hosts the winner of the First Semi Final (Port Adelaide, Geelong Cats, West Coast Eagles or Collingwood) in the Second Preliminary Final.

The winners of the two Preliminary Finals face off in the 2020 AFL Grand Final.

[SquirrelGrip]

And if we do end up playing a final in Queensland, the Hemsworths can now be there to cheer us on after the Queensland border bubble has been extended:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-09-22/coronavirus-queensland-to-open-borders-to-nsw-no-new-cases/12678878

[bornadog]

Thursday, October 1

First Qualifying Final
Port Adelaide v Geelong at Adelaide Oval, 7:10pm CST / 7.40pm EST

Friday, October 2

Second Qualifying Final
Brisbane Lions v Richmond at the Gabba, 7.50pm EST

Saturday, October 3

Second Elimination Final
St Kilda v Western Bulldogs at the Gabba, 4.40pm EST

First Elimination Final
West Coast vs Collingwood at Optus Stadium, 6.10pm WST / 8.10pm EST

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Surely those dates are wrong

Edit: MMM got the wrong dates. Thanks BAD for the update.

[comrade]

Bring it on.

[bornadog]

Surely those dates are wrong

yes just checked and amended

[Grantysghost]

When's the last time we won at the Gabba?

[Axe Man]

When's the last time we won at the Gabba?

2017. Prior to that 2009.

[bornadog]

When's the last time we won at the Gabba?

Round 20, 2017

[Happy Days]

Saturday day time footy in October. Anyone have any idea how we usually go in those games?

[bornadog]

Saturday day time footy in October. Anyone have any idea how we usually go in those games?

4.40pm start, expecting high of 26 with sunset at 5.49 pm, so most likely a little cooler then

[Axe Man]

Any woofers from Queensland or states that can travel there planning to go?

Elimination final fixture confirmed (https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/817698?fbclid=IwAR3H0NzYAQn8z8_W8Fiah4wRaUHNkJGrx_hikgT4f7B9 180Wu4-_5_xFAIc)

The Gabba will host the Saints-Dogs clash at 4.40pm AEST on Saturday 3 October.

The AFL has today announced the fixtures for the first week of the 2020 Toyota AFL Finals Series.

A twilight clash awaits for the seventh-placed Western Bulldogs in the second elimination final, against sixth-placed St Kilda.

The Gabba will host the Saints-Dogs clash at 4.40pm AEST on Saturday 3 October.

It will be broadcast live on Channel 7 and Fox Footy.

The winner will progress to a semi-final against the loser of Friday night’s second qualifying final between the Brisbane Lions and Richmond.

For key forward Josh Bruce, his first taste of finals football is set to come against his former side, after nine years in the AFL system.

The Bulldogs and Saints haven’t met in a final for 10 years.

Back-to-back preliminary finals between the two sides occurred in 2009 and 2010, with the Saints edging past the Bulldogs on both occasions.

Tickets will go on-sale next Tuesday, September 29 via Ticketmaster for the Western Bulldogs’ elimination final at The Gabba. Tickets will be made available to club members prior to going on-sale to the general public.

Remaining tickets not sold during the member priority period will be made available to the general public to purchase.

Based on state border restrictions as of 24 hours prior to the ticket on-sale, only members who reside in states with open borders to Queensland, or who reside in Queensland, will be eligible to purchase tickets.

Eligible members will be communicated to via email later this week, with relevant information (pricing, barcode, on-sale time).

To view the full price breakdown of AFL Finals ticket prices, by week and venue, please click here.

For more finals ticketing FAQs, or for the latest on-sale information, visit the club’s Finals Hub.


Elimination Final 2

St Kilda v Western Bulldogs
Saturday 3 October
4.40pm AEST
The Gabba

[The Adelaide Connection]

Deflating. Badly wanted AO for both selfish reasons and because it’s what the Saints didn’t want.

From a purely crowd/spectacle, you’d think the neutral relatively footy starved South Australians would likely be more likely also fill every available seat.

[Axe Man]

Deflating. Badly wanted AO for both selfish reasons and because it’s what the Saints didn’t want.

From a purely crowd/spectacle, you’d think the neutral relatively footy starved South Australians would likely be more likely also fill every available seat.

I was surprised how few people there were at the hawks game - I think I heard around 4000? It was a nice day, would have expected more to turn up. I wonder how many neutrals would be keen in SA or Queensland at finals ticket prices?

Edit: Apparently only 2625

[Bulldog Joe]

With that start time it will be pretty warm.

Will need to bring heat to the contest.

Might say let's put the Saints into Hell and burn their finals campaign.

[GVGjr]

I'd love to be able to go, YHF you lucky devil :)

[The Adelaide Connection]

I was surprised how few people there were at the hawks game - I think I heard around 4000? It was a nice day, would have expected more to turn up. I wonder how many neutrals would be keen in SA or Queensland at finals ticket prices?

Edit: Apparently only 2625

A Saturday 4pm final is a far, far more attractive proposition than a 3pm Sunday slot. Selling out might be a tad optimistic, but a final in a footy state that has had minimum chips games versus Qld (who have had a saturation) would surely get a bigger crowd.

[The bulldog tragician]

4.40pm start, expecting high of 26 with sunset at 5.49 pm, so most likely a little cooler then

We did ok in another twilight final in 2016...

[MrMahatma]

Sweet! I’ll be there.

[GVGjr]

Sweet! I’ll be there.

Gotta say, I'm just a touch jealous but it should be a great final so enjoy

[Axe Man]

A Saturday 4pm final is a far, far more attractive proposition than a 3pm Sunday slot. Selling out might be a tad optimistic, but a final in a footy state that has had minimum chips games versus Qld (who have had a saturation) would surely get a bigger crowd.

Absolutely no doubt there would be a bigger crowd in SA, how much bigger is the question.

[josie]

YHF - you’ve got to cheer extra loud for all woofers. I want to hear you on the broadcast from the Gabba hollering at full tilt.

[bornadog]

YHF - you’ve got to cheer extra loud for all woofers. I want to hear you on the broadcast from the Gabba hollering at full tilt.

With Mr Mahatma

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

YHF - you’ve got to cheer extra loud for all woofers. I want to hear you on the broadcast from the Gabba hollering at full tilt.

I hope i can grab tickets for me and my family. We'll just have to see if we're quick enough when they offer them to members!

[bornadog]

All 9 finals this season will be played in October.


Winning records for the 8 finalists, in October:


Western Bulldogs - 100%
Geelong - 67%
Richmond - 60%
Collingwood - 50%
West Coast - 50%
St Kilda - 0%
Port/Brisbane - Never played

[MrMahatma]

I hope i can grab tickets for me and my family. We'll just have to see if we're quick enough when they offer them to members!

Wonder if it’ll sell out?

[bornadog]

For WA Fans

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EigqeUlU4AA4kmT?format=jpg&name=small

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

Wonder if it’ll sell out?

It will be interesting. I'm confident that all members who are residents of Qld, should be able to obtain tickets based on the communication from club.

[azabob]

Wonder if it’ll sell out?


It will be interesting. I'm confident that all members who are residents of Qld, should be able to obtain tickets based on the communication from club.

I seriously would hope that all members who are able to attend can attend.

If paid up members somehow miss out it would not be a great look.

[Axe Man]

Do we know what the capacity will be for the first final? I know they are hoping for 30,000 for the grand final but I don't think they will allow that many yet. Looks like Brisbane have been getting up around 15,000 so I'm guessing 15,000-20,000?

I would be amazed if any members that wanted to go couldn't get tickets. I doubt we have a significant number of Queensland members (plus other state members allowed and willing to travel). If there are 20,000 allowed it probably won't even sell out anyway.

[bornadog]

Do we know what the capacity will be for the first final? I know they are hoping for 30,000 for the grand final but I don't think they will allow that many yet. Looks like Brisbane have been getting up around 15,000 so I'm guessing 15,000-20,000?

I would be amazed if any members that wanted to go couldn't get tickets. I doubt we have a significant number of Queensland members (plus other state members allowed and willing to travel). If there are 20,000 allowed it probably won't even sell out anyway.

Current allowed is 15000, but they are looking at increasing this to 20,000

[bornadog]

Geelong has named the oldest team ever in an V/AFL game with an average age of 28 years 5mths or 161 games average.

They have 11 players with over 150 games of experience.

[azabob]

Geelong has named the oldest team ever in an V/AFL game with an average age of 28 years 5mths or 161 games average.

They have 11 players with over 150 games of experience.

And they dropped Jack Steven who is a 30 year old with over 150 games experience.

[azabob]

As much as we are all looking forward to week one of finals, will the games be that close?

2020 home and away form

Round 2 2020- Saints defeated Bulldogs - 14.4.88 to 7.7.49

Round 8 2020 - Eagles defeated Pies - 18.3.111 to 6.9.45

Round 10 2020 - Richmond defeated Brisbane - 12.10.82 to 4.17.41

Round 12 2020 - Geelong defeated Power - 14.7.91 to 4.7.31

[The Adelaide Connection]

As much as we are all looking forward to week one of finals, will the games be that close?

2020 home and away form

Round 2 2020- Saints defeated Bulldogs - 14.4.88 to 7.7.49

Round 8 2020 - Eagles defeated Pies - 18.3.111 to 6.9.45

Round 10 2020 - Richmond defeated Brisbane - 12.10.82 to 4.17.41

Round 12 2020 - Geelong defeated Power - 14.7.91 to 4.7.31

I’d like to think we are in a totally different space than round 2. I’d also say that all of the teams on this list have fluctuated pretty heavily over the course of the season and it’s been about when you’ve played them.

WC for example have gone from awful, to invincible, to flakey.

Firstly, hopefully the pendulum has swung the right way at the moment for us. Secondly, hopefully the other games are tight and the other team belt suitcases out of each other.

[comrade]

I think the Eagles will get a hold the Pies over there, but the other games are shaping up as genuine 50/50s.

Wouldn't surprise me at all to see Port fall over tonight, though I was pretty impressed with how they absorbed pressure in their last round game against Collingwood. Power just.

I think Richmond will just be too good and will get the job done.

Us...well I'm hoping our big boys in the middle put the foot down on the throats of the inexperienced Saints and we ambush them in the first quarter.

[Grantysghost]

I think the Eagles will get a hold the Pies over there, but the other games are shaping up as genuine 50/50s.

Wouldn't surprise me at all to see Port fall over tonight, though I was pretty impressed with how they absorbed pressure in their last round game against Collingwood. Power just.

I think Richmond will just be too good and will get the job done.

Us...well I'm hoping our big boys in the middle put the foot down on the throats of the inexperienced Saints and we ambush them in the first quarter.

I'm thinking the Cats will struggle against Port. Their form has been average lately. Be watching that one with interest.

[Rocket Science]

I’d like to think we are in a totally different space than round 2. I’d also say that all of the teams on this list have fluctuated pretty heavily over the course of the season and it’s been about when you’ve played them.

WC for example have gone from awful, to invincible, to flakey.

Firstly, hopefully the pendulum has swung the right way at the moment for us. Secondly, hopefully the other games are tight and the other team belt suitcases out of each other.

Subject to any match committee master-strokes we're better equipped to the tune of Hunter, Wood, Cordy & Duryea in place of Gowers, Dale, Lloyd & Suckling last time we played this mob.

That alone helps allay some nervousness.

----

As to other results; suspect the Eagles demolish the Pies, the Power edge the Cats in a gruelling one and the Tigers send Brisbane our way in a heart-breaker.

[Axe Man]

And they dropped Jack Steven who is a 30 year old with over 150 games experience.

Have to feel a little sorry for Steven. He played in 1 final for St Kilda in 11 years (a loss in 2011, didn't get a game in 2009/10). Leaves the year the Saints finally return to finals and gets dropped by the Cats.

[Bulldog Joe]

How soft is that free to Dixon.

[ratsmac]

How soft is that free to Dixon.

Typical Port home ground free. Shocking

[Bulldog Joe]

Typical Port home ground free. Shocking

Did give Razor Ray centre stage

[Bulldog Joe]

Razor Ray most influential on the ground in the first half.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Nothing would please me more than another choke by Geelong in finals. Keep it up Hawk.

[DOG GOD]

Nothing would please me more than another choke by Geelong in finals. Keep it up Hawk.
Would love to see them go out in straight sets.

[Rocket Science]

Danger getting belted all night and I'm here for it.

[Rocket Science]

Geelong and expecting favourable treatment from the umps (https://twitter.com/1116sen/status/1311621912846503936?s=20). Name a more iconic duo. I'll wait.

[Twodogs]

Geelong and expecting favourable treatment from the umps (https://twitter.com/1116sen/status/1311621912846503936?s=20). Name a more iconic duo. I'll wait.



https://youtu.be/q2g4Hp7GCHU

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Rozee keeps getting a wrap but how many times has he lost his feet or lost a 1-v-1? Has been found out in a contested game IMO.

Port on top, great to see ;)

Poor by Jonas and the two other Port defenders to allow Danger goal side late.

[Sedat]

Poor by Jonas and the two other Port defenders to allow Danger goal side late.
Bruce fapping himself silly over that uncontested Danger goal is peak Ch 7

[Rocket Science]

The commentary box sound more dejected than the Handbaggers' cheer squad would be right now.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Bruce fapping himself silly over that uncontested Danger goal is peak Ch 7

Talk about overcooking a moment.

[Bulldog Joe]

Goal kicking was probably the difference, but Geelong have a long tail.

Often see the bottom 6 discussed, but Geelong might have 10 players who qualify as bottom 6.

Gary Rohan put in a normal finals performance for Gary Rohan.

[Grantysghost]

Really like Butters more every week. How big is the home ground advantage this season. Crikey.

[Rocket Science]

The Catters laying another egg in a final and for a brief, sweet moment, all seems right with the world.

One more loss and cue the clean-out. *chef's kiss*

[bornadog]

The Catters laying another egg in a final and for a brief, sweet moment, all seems right with the world.

One more loss and cue the clean-out. *chef's kiss*

If West Coast win, do they play them in Perth?

[MrMahatma]

If West Coast win, do they play them in Perth?

No. Bottom teams don’t get the home ground advantage after week 1. Cats will choose venue (pretty sure they’ll choose) so expect it to be The Gabba.

[Rocket Science]

If West Coast win, do they play them in Perth?

We can only hope.

[Sedat]

Cats are 4-12 in finals since 2012, would have been 3-13 if Isaac Smith didn't shank that easy kick after the siren in 2016. That 2011 premiership team is all Bomber Thompson's

Straight sets would be so sweet next week, even if it is the Pies

[Happy Days]

Respect to Tom Jonas for admitting that the other Port defenders "make (his) job so easy" by playing on the actual good forwards and letting him do his shitty McGovern impression every week.

What a choke job by the Cats.

[Sedat]

The Catters laying another egg in a final and for a brief, sweet moment, all seems right with the world.

One more loss and cue the clean-out. *chef's kiss*
Aren't they going the youth policy by bringing in that young prospect Shaun Higgins?

[Rocket Science]

When running into an open goal that ended up being meaningless qualifies as "one of the best goals of year".

https://i.ibb.co/fMwb50c/Screen-Shot-2020-10-01-at-10-27-56-pm.png (https://ibb.co/PxHRnCS)

Frightening! Onya Captain Australia.

[Rocket Science]

Aren't they going the youth policy by bringing in that young prospect Shaun Higgins?

Indeed but that'll hardly aid the development of genuine youngster Jack Steven who was edged out tonight.

[Rocket Science]

Must take my hat off to Chris Scott who, hands down, delivers *the* most passive aggressive losing press conferences par excellence.

[Dry Rot]

Just finished watching the game on delay.

Jesus, Rohan is a great big game player.

Up there with Jeremy Cameron.

[Dry Rot]

My grandma* is quicker that Harry Taylor these days.



*Been dead for many years. Still quicker.

[Dry Rot]

Game on the line, and Master Coach Scott sent Dahlhaus, Atkins and Duncan to the centre square for two centre bounces in a row.

Thoughts on Scott?

[SquirrelGrip]

Along with Higgins, Cats should see if Bryce Gibbs wants to play on.

[Bulldog4life]

The Catters laying another egg in a final and for a brief, sweet moment, all seems right with the world.

One more loss and cue the clean-out. *chef's kiss*

And yet the still want Higgins who will be 33 before the next season starts.

[jazzadogs]

Bruce fapping himself silly over that uncontested Danger goal is peak Ch 7

I've been having this argument with my mates who think it was an exceptional goal. An uncontested mark was dropped and fell into Danger's arms, then he used a burst of speed to break clear before executing basic skills of an AFL footballer. The burst of speed was legitimately the only moderately interesting part of the goal.

I'm so glad it wasn't the catalyst for a comeback, so I will hopefully not have to see it again.

[Happy Days]

The Dangerfield goal was cool and Bruce ruined it so now I hate it. As is tradition.

[bornadog]

I've been having this argument with my mates who think it was an exceptional goal. An uncontested mark was dropped and fell into Danger's arms, then he used a burst of speed to break clear before executing basic skills of an AFL footballer. The burst of speed was legitimately the only moderately interesting part of the goal.

I'm so glad it wasn't the catalyst for a comeback, so I will hopefully not have to see it again.

Just goes to show how pace is so important

[SquirrelGrip]

Just goes to show how pace is so important

That’s why we need Vander, Ed, JJ and Bazlenka playing tomorrow.

[Grantysghost]

I thought Captain Oz should've run closer; heart in mouth stuff that he chose to shoot from further out than he had to.

He's an exceptional athlete, but clearly now an average forward. They prefer Dalhaus in the guts.

[SquirrelGrip]

I thought Captain Oz should've run closer; heart in mouth stuff that he chose to shoot from further out than he had to.

He's an exceptional athlete, but clearly now an average forward. They prefer Dalhaus in the guts.

Well Dahl has had success in finals...

[bornadog]

That’s why we need Vander, Ed, JJ and Bazlenka playing tomorrow.

We do have pace in the team, contrary to some thinking we are slow.

[Ozza]

I thought Danger's goal was a very very exciting bit of play.
I don't like danger, I don't think it was necessarily a 'great' goal in terms of difficulty....but to see a player get the footy and sprint away from three opposition players, bouncing the footy, from the middle of the ground to the goal - it was brilliant.

Not as good as Matt Boyd's goal against Richmond. But still awesome to watch.

[Axe Man]

I thought Danger's goal was a very very exciting bit of play.
I don't like danger, I don't think it was necessarily a 'great' goal in terms of difficulty....but to see a player get the footy and sprint away from three opposition players, bouncing the footy, from the middle of the ground to the goal - it was brilliant.

Not as good as Matt Boyd's goal against Richmond. But still awesome to watch.

Yep, was an excellent goal. There aren't a heap of players in the league that can do that. It was a rare highlight in a dour game. People letting a personal dislike of a player cloud their footy judgement here I feel.

[Twodogs]

My grandma* is quicker that Harry Taylor these days.



*Been dead for many years. Still quicker.

Mine is too*


*Mine is too.


Game on the line, and Master Coach Scott sent Dahlhaus, Atkins and Duncan to the centre square for two centre bounces in a row.

Thoughts on Scott?

Scott is the luckiest premiership coach since Charlie Clymo in 1931. He's basically a Geelong supporter who's allowed to sit in the coaches box. Reactionary but slow to react and never proactive. This is surely his last year if they don't win the flag?

[jeemak]

I reckon we might hear a bit about Dusty tonight...….given we've heard about him five hundred times already.

Next most commonly mentioned will be Scott Pendlebury and the 1988 1500m Olympic silver medalist.

[jeemak]

How they left Rich open like that is beyond me.

[jeemak]

Way to overreact Bolton.

[EasternWest]

Not as good as Matt Boyd's goal against Richmond. But still awesome to watch.

Ha ha ha now there's a throwback.

[jeemak]

Pretty good game going at the moment. I bloody hate how the Tigers still don't get called out for being staging wankers.

[Grantysghost]

Lions straight sets again. Just too bruise free for finals.

[MrMahatma]

Lions straight sets again. Just too bruise free for finals.

Certainly not sticking enough tackles at key moments.

[Grantysghost]

Certainly not sticking enough tackles at key moments.

No agree. How is Dusty not Captain Oz. Hes amazing.

[whythelongface]

Lachie Neale 0 possessions 1st qtr

[jeemak]

Lions well and truly in it.

[ratsmac]

Jee I'd love a Charlie Cameron at the dogs

[Grantysghost]

Lions straight sets again. Just too bruise free for finals.

This aged well. That's the best quarter I've seen this season. Lions absorbed the full Tiger surge and then counter punched magnificently. Totally rattled them.

[josie]

Silly tough guy antics by some of Tiger players. Lions deservedly leading after focusing on the footy. I do not mind Tigers but really do not want to see them run a 3rd GF in 4 years.

Neale and Cameron’s goals were beauties.

[Happy Days]

Richmond being undisciplined no way.

Glad that Seven cleared up that Dusty is in fact playing well.

[Happy Days]

Richmond being undisciplined no way.

Glad that Seven cleared up that Dusty is in fact playing well.

[azabob]

Richmond being undisciplined no way.

Glad that Seven cleared up that Dusty is in fact playing well.

So Lions up by two goals at half time and yet channel 7 decide to focus on Richmond for the first few mins of the supposed half time review. FFS.

[josie]

We turned the commentary off part way through 1st qtr. Cannot listen to Macavaney’s drivel.

[Twodogs]

Richmond being undisciplined no way.

Glad that Seven cleared up that Dusty is in fact playing well.

Is he? Somebody on C7 should point it out.

[DOG GOD]

Lions came back well there and are certainly not letting Richmond be physical without giving some back.

[jeemak]

We turned the commentary off part way through 1st qtr. Cannot listen to Macavaney’s drivel.

Everything is about him shouting bullshit.

[jeemak]

Stefan Martin is the epitome of why ruckmen and ambition are usually the most dangerous combinations on a footy field.

[jeemak]

*!*!*!*! me, it's all about the champs being still on their feet almost four goals down with a shortened quarter to play.

It's out of control.

[bornadog]

Lions had the chance to really put them away and fluffed it. In any case still a good lead

[merantau]

Richmond are gone.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Game should be over. Save for Martin dominating, Lions should still win this.

[Grantysghost]

2016 we knocked out the reigning premiers in the semi. Just saying.....

[Rocket Science]

Pretty good game going at the moment. I bloody hate how the Tigers still don't get called out for being staging wankers.

As soon as they know they're out of the contest their next instinct is to stooge for phantom frees, it's embarrassing.

Hard not to see Brissy go on with this. I wanted them next week but watching this effort gimme Cotch and Co. please and thank you and we can send them back to their comfy Melbourne beds.

[jeemak]

How's the gut on Grant Brichall?

[hujsh]

How's the gut on Grant Brichall?


Came here to ask the exact some question. It's astonishing

[ReLoad]

The physicality of Both finals has been a level above. We’ve never been anywhere near that level since ‘16

It would take something special from us, seriously special.

[jeemak]

Where the *!*!*!*! do they get these goal umpires?

They don't get into the right position anymore. Sure, they look fancy, but they're never behind the footy.

[Sedat]

How's the gut on Grant Brichall?
He might be a 5-time premiership player in 3 weeks time

[jeemak]

Look forward to the pissing and moaning about free kicks from Richmond if half time and three quarter time were anything to go by.

When you're clearly doing media mid game to send a message to the AFL, the media and the public about umpires it says you've lost your concentration.

[jeemak]

He might be a 5-time premiership player in 3 weeks time

Don't get me wrong, I like it.

[Sedat]

2016 we knocked out the reigning premiers in the semi. Just saying.....
Then went on the road in the PF and played an interstate team in the GF.

[Sedat]

Don't get me wrong, I like it.

I like it as well. Good to see a dad-bod in professional sport

[azabob]

How funny was Zorko calling after Mitch Robinson after the final siren, then dropped the fBomb

[bornadog]

Look forward to the pissing and moaning about free kicks from Richmond if half time and three quarter time were anything to go by.

When you're clearly doing media mid game to send a message to the AFL, the media and the public about umpires it says you've lost your concentration.

I thought the umpires were pretty good overall, no influence on the game

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Brisbane were good, but they didn't dispell any thoughts about being very very shaky under pressure. No club should fear playing them, still think they're vulnerable

[Sedat]

Richmond badly missed Lynch up forward. Chol was a non-factor and Riewoldt has been 2nd banana all season. Richmond went long and high into F50 all night, which is not their normal modus operandi, and Harris Andrews and Darcy Gardiner lapped it up all night.

[Twodogs]

Look forward to the pissing and moaning about free kicks from Richmond if half time and three quarter time were anything to go by.

When you're clearly doing media mid game to send a message to the AFL, the media and the public about umpires it says you've lost your concentration.

I loved it. "5 goals from free kicks" yeah, righto Dimma. That's definitely something that happened.

As soon as he said that Richmond were gone. If the coach is telling you at halftime that the umpires are against you and that's why you're losing then you have an excuse to lose.

[bornadog]

I loved it. "5 goals from free kicks" yeah, righto Dimma. That's definitely something that happened.

As soon as he said that Richmond were gone. If the coach is telling you at halftime that the umpires are against you and that's why you're losing then you have an excuse to lose.

Dimma whingeing about umpires in press conference :D:D

[jeemak]

I loved it. "5 goals from free kicks" yeah, righto Dimma. That's definitely something that happened.

As soon as he said that Richmond were gone. If the coach is telling you at halftime that the umpires are against you and that's why you're losing then you have an excuse to lose.

Especially hilarious considering they got a fifty from a player diving that ultimately resulted in field position and a subsequent goal, and numerous times I saw their player lunch forward to try and milk on.

I can't see Richmond winning next week, they're distracted and should have lost by five or six goals tonight. See them off in the first half and they'll be done.

[jeemak]

Dimma whingeing about umpires in press conference :D:D

He's out of control. Had to stop it so asked them to move on...……..instead of just answering in a measured way.

Hubris has got these guys.

[jeemak]

To be fair he's checked himself a bit.

[azabob]

Richmond badly missed Lynch up forward. Chol was a non-factor and Riewoldt has been 2nd banana all season. Richmond went long and high into F50 all night, which is not their normal modus operandi, and Harris Andrews and Darcy Gardiner lapped it up all night.

A Richmond mate called that in the first quarter. Too Jack centric and said they should've played Caddy who although undersized would at least provide a contest.

[Grantysghost]

Really interesting how the Tigers couldn’t handle being physically challenged. Our local boy Rayner on the faux tough guy Cotchin was a really symbolic moment. Hubris is the right word; they’ll probably be a different proposition next week but if we get them I reckon we are a chance.

[comrade]

Is Lynch back next week?

[Grantysghost]

Is Lynch back next week?

Yep he'll be back.

[azabob]

Hardwick confirmed Metricon is their preferred ground for next week.

[Grantysghost]

Hardwick confirmed Metricon is their preferred ground for next week.

Very interesting. Did he give any reason?

[azabob]

Very interesting. Did he give any reason?

No. I assume they played their hub games there?

[Happy Days]

Because the extra humidity will make the game less enjoyable and everyone miserable.

[The Adelaide Connection]

Really interesting how the Tigers couldn’t handle being physically challenged. Our local boy Rayner on the faux tough guy Cotchin was a really symbolic moment. Hubris is the right word; they’ll probably be a different proposition next week but if we get them I reckon we are a chance.

I thought it was a really symbolic moment akin to Bont knocking Hodge on his ass to mark and goal in the ‘16 Semi.

[bornadog]

Hardwick confirmed Metricon is their preferred ground for next week.

Not sure it was his decision? I took it the AFL made that decision.

[Twodogs]

Not sure it was his decision? I took it the AFL made that decision.

Don't the top finishing/qualifying team get the choice of grounds or was that only week one?

[azabob]

Not sure it was his decision? I took it the AFL made that decision.

At the start of the finals all clubs got the chance to nominate their preferred ground.

[soupman]

Pretty sure Saints wanted Metricon too but got overruled for the higher capacity GABBA.

[azabob]

Pretty sure Saints wanted Metricon too but got overruled for the higher capacity GABBA.

Saints haven’t really played at Metricon though.

They have played majority of their games at the Gabba.

[bornadog]

Saints haven’t really played at Metricon though.

They have played majority of their games at the Gabba.

Saints did ask for Gabba

[azabob]

Saints did ask for Gabba

And the AFL were pushing for Adelaide Oval.

[bornadog]

And the AFL were pushing for Adelaide Oval.

yes, that is correct

[josie]

Who are you going for now Dogs are out? I like the Pies and do not mind WC (dislike their one eyed fans though). Lions & Fagan are exciting, Port coz I like Robbie Gray....Hope Cats and Tigers do not make it to GF.

[josie]

Forgot about Saints.... Was their fans have suffered long and hard. Just do not think they will make GF however they are still in it. Carlisle irks me. Happy for Ratten though.

[Sedat]

I'm all chips in on Port. Like the way they play and don't mind Hinkley.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Saints are the last team I want to see win it. Well after Geelong.

I’m going for Port.

[soupman]

Port or Brisbane I think would be the two I prefer. Saints I would be happy to see win it and enjoy watching, however for the sake of their supporters I'd hate for the drought breaking flag to come in a year none of them can go, that'd be cruel. Richmond and West Coast are both fine I guess and Collingwood I don't really enjoy watching but otherwise am ok with. Geelong however are the worst and hopefully don't get near it.

[DOG GOD]

I have Saints friends so would like to see them win it. Followed by Port and Brisbane.
I don’t want Coll, Geel or Rich anywhere near that premiership.

[josie]

I like Daicos a lot. So clever and quick thinking and clean. And a brother apparently better!! Pies fans have a bit to look forward to.

[The bulldog tragician]

The Bulldogs are out and now I absolutely don’t care.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

ABG.

Anyone but Geelong.

[soupman]

Well that's two amazing goals to Collingwood, maybe they aren't so bad to watch after all.

[Rocket Science]

Liam Ryan makes me salivate for someone who can fill his role for us even half as well.

[josie]

The Bulldogs are out and now I absolutely don’t care.

I felt that way last year when we were bullied out of it in EF. This year I thought we were 50% chance and were just not quite good enough. Accepted it. Going to try and enjoy remainder of season even though we’re not in it. Such a weird year.

[josie]

Daicos & Mihocek my fave pies players (like Sidebottom too). Like the way Mihocek looked like he was having a mare and just kept at it. Happy for Bucks. Hope they beat Cats.

[angelopetraglia]

Can the day get any worse? Pies miracle win by a point. Shoot me now.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Well done Pies. Massive win.

[whythelongface]

Amazing win by the Pies.

We highly critical of our team not taking opportunities to become a dominant force but gee you would be peeed of being a West Coast supporter with the individuals they have. How they have not won more than one flag over the last few years baffles me. They should have at the very least one more flag.

[Happy Days]

No rapists in our side though. 1-0 Dogs.

[GVGjr]

2 close games today. Nail biters

Finals type contests?

[Sedat]

The West Coast v Collingwood match was twice as good as our game. Skills and pressure were off the charts all night. Brilliant game and kudos to the Pies for pulling that smash and grab raid in very hostile territory. They are a definite chance against Geelong next week.

Also gives us a slightly better draft pick (or points more likely).

[KT31]

Who are you going for now Dogs are out? I like the Pies and do not mind WC (dislike their one eyed fans though). Lions & Fagan are exciting, Port coz I like Robbie Gray....Hope Cats and Tigers do not make it to GF.

Storm, AFL is done and dusted for me this year.

[Dry Rot]

The West Coast v Collingwood match was twice as good as the our game. Skills and pressure were off the charts all night. Brilliant game and kudos to the Pies for pulling that smash and grab raid in very hostile territory. They are a definite chance against Geelong next week.



What he said. Ripper game, best final this week.

We would not beat either of these teams.

[soupman]

The West Coast v Collingwood match was twice as good as the our game. Skills and pressure were off the charts all night. Brilliant game and kudos to the Pies for pulling that smash and grab raid in very hostile territory. They are a definite chance against Geelong next week.

Cannot believe how it exciting it was when either side got the ball in that last quarter and looked to go forward. There was this air of expectation and danger that whichever side going forward was going to score, a feeling I don't think is present when we get the ball in the same scenario.

[MrMahatma]

All Australian ruck...
Marking key forwards...
Intercept marking defenders...
Home ground advantage...

WC have it ALL and lost. Finals are hard to win.

[merantau]

The Pies/WC game was on a different level. I'm always happy when WC lose at home. Worst result for mine would be a Richmond or Geelong win. I can't really make up my mind about the other 4.

[azabob]

Daicos & Mihocek my fave pies players (like Sidebottom too). Like the way Mihocek looked like he was having a mare and just kept at it. Happy for Bucks. Hope they beat Cats.

I do think that is your most typed phrase on this webiste! Your crush on Mihocek. I love it. He certainly did you proud last night.

[josie]

Axe....Yep-I’m an unabashed fan. Gives his all. Love that he was a rookie. Pies going to have fun trying to sign up those not yet contracted next year.

[chef]

Some interesting rumours about Gary Rohan getting around.

[josie]

Some interesting rumours about Gary Rohan getting around.

As in moving clubs or up to mischief?

[EasternWest]

Some interesting rumours about Gary Rohan getting around.

Please no. I really like him.

[azabob]

Please no. I really like him.

Like him like Suckling?

[EasternWest]

Like him like Suckling?

Suckling seems like a nice bloke.

He can't play, but he seems like a nice guy.

[hujsh]

As in moving clubs or up to mischief?


The latter

[Sedat]

Tom Lynch completely demolished Paton in the marking contest, 100% fairly I might add. This is the uncompromising aggression lacking in some of our players to attack the ball and make the opponent hurt if they get in the way

[1eyedog]

When does Shae Bolton come out of contract? Kitchen sink.

[azabob]

Tom Lynch completely demolished Paton in the marking contest, 100% fairly I might add. This is the uncompromising aggression lacking in some of our players to attack the ball and make the opponent hurt if they get in the way

Yep. Sitting in the hole, Lynch made sure he will hurt him.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Saints are playing about as well as they did against us. Shows how much better the tigers are. They’re playing smart, intense footy. Dimma said before the game the saints like to pop it into a paddock. We all knew that last week but still gave it to them. Also King would have had two marks and two goals if they were playing us. Tigers defended the high ball as it should be played.

[jeemak]

Saints are playing about as well as they did against us. Shows how much better the tigers are. They’re playing smart, intense footy. Dimma said before the game the saints like to pop it into a paddock. We all knew that last week but still gave it to them. Also King would have had two marks and two goals if they were playing us. Tigers defended the high ball as it should be played.

I don't think they're up for the occasion this week to the extent they were last week, but it's hard to tell. They seemed extremely stunned in the first quarter by the whole ordeal.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

I don't think they're up for the occasion this week to the extent they were last week, but it's hard to tell. They seemed extremely stunned in the first quarter by the whole ordeal.

They started that way last week too. We had it in control early but didn’t take our chances and then we just let them do what they liked.

[Sedat]

Overall clearances are even but centre clearances are killing St Kilda tonight, the opposite of last week. Clean ball out of the middle to an open forward line is a recipe for high scoring.

[Grantysghost]

We really missed a big opportunity last week, we are so much better than the aints.
I blame the week off !

[bulldogsthru&thru]

The AFL really needs better quality cameras on the goal line. These touched reviews are a joke. So much blur.

[azabob]

We really missed a big opportunity last week, we are so much better than the aints.
I blame the week off !

Nah, we are not.

Tigers would be smashing us also.

[Grantysghost]

Nah, we are not.

Tigers would be smashing us also.

But I feel better if I think the opposite.

[G-Mo77]

Vlaustin is a cheat just like his diving mate Grimes.

[Sedat]

Scores from stoppages Rich 43 to St Kilda 3. That's a staggering stat in half a game, especially as Richmond are usually a forward half turnover team.

Good teams find a way to win in different ways.

[Rocket Science]

Every time Hodgey explains how Richmond are wise to the Saints' "well they got away with it last week" schtick it feels like a deserved backhander that we weren't.

[Grantysghost]

Scores from stoppages Rich 43 to St Kilda 3. That's a staggering stat in half a game, especially as Richmond are usually a forward half turnover team.

Good teams find a way to win in different ways.

Remarkable. Orchestrated ? They did something very different when they played us I recall. Much more controlled, chipped it around to remove our fast movement.
9 to 3 centre clearances with the 6-6-6 is big. Saints midfield isn't super strong.

[Sedat]

Remarkable. Orchestrated ? They did something very different when they played us I recall. Much more controlled, chipped it around to remove our fast movement.
9 to 3 centre clearances with the 6-6-6 is big. Saints midfield isn't super strong.
Ryder out has really hurt the Saints at centre bounces especially. Marshall is great around the ground but hasn't been able to push around the old warhorse Nankervis.

[jeemak]

Billings holds the footy way too high up the ball on set shots.

[The Doctor]

Zac Jones is an ordinary footballer

[jeemak]

Zac Jones is an ordinary footballer

Noooooo!

He's amazing and he's really really tough. Remember that time he played in a losing grand final and roughed up an opposition player after an illegal tackle right at the end of the game? That showed me how tough he is, he's exceptionally tough and he looks the part.

[Rocket Science]

Tendering McAvaney comparing Tom Lynch to Tony Lockett because "he can hurt you physically" as proof Bruce is slipping into senility.

[jeemak]

Tendering McAvaney comparing Tom Lynch to Tony Lockett because "he can hurt you physically" as proof Bruce is slipping into senility.

He's just a complete creep show.

One of those weird heads you can be unfortunate enough to meet on a daytime drinking session that for some reason thinks he's part of the crew and says batshit things to everyone excitedly until you're forced to move venues.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Zac Jones is an ordinary footballer

He’s so quick though

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Richmond were gettable tonight. They’ve converted a lot of half chances but they’re not looking spectacular.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Only just tuned in but the scoreboard looks predictable.

We made the Saints look better than they are. Mind numbing we couldn't deny them the space over the back.

[Grantysghost]

Richmond were gettable tonight. They’ve converted a lot of half chances but they’re not looking spectacular.

Agree, they arent quite in synch and playing like smart arses most of the time. Think Port will take care of them they're not in amazing form.

[ReLoad]

The thing about the saints list (king excluded) is I don’t think it’s got a huge improvement ahead of it.

[Grantysghost]

Not sure I'd be rushing out to get Lonie. Doesn't inspire me at all.

[Grantysghost]

The thing about the saints list (king excluded) is I don’t think it’s got a huge improvement ahead of it.

Hunter Clarke looks a likely type as well.

[merantau]

Lynch gets an armchair ride from umpires.

[bornadog]

3 goals in each half doesn't win you games.

[SquirrelGrip]

We would’ve beaten Richmond tonight.

[bornadog]

How dirty is Lynch. The guys lying on his back and he wants to knee him. Unnecessary bullshit from this big dope.

[Sedat]

How dirty is Lynch. The guys lying on his back and he wants to knee him. Unnecessary bullshit from this big dope.

It was a douche move but the best teams play on the edge. We certainly did in 2016. It's not a pre-season scratch match.

[KT31]

How dirty is Lynch. The guys lying on his back and he wants to knee him. Unnecessary bullshit from this big dope.

Seems like a prize flog and imo overrated.

[Sedat]

The thing about the saints list (king excluded) is I don’t think it’s got a huge improvement ahead of it.
Saints have a thin midfield. Steele has been outstanding but there's not much to back him up. Brad Hill has been dreadful for such a big name recruit - if it wasn't for Josh Bruce, he'd be the most disappointing recruit of 2020.

They are into Tim Taranto and they definitely need that sort of quality to add to their midfield. They do have an excellent coach.

[bornadog]

It was a douche move but the best teams play on the edge. We certainly did in 2016. It's not a pre-season scratch match.

That is not on the edge, that is a coward act.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ej4nd7fUcAEhcU8?format=jpg&name=4096x4096

[jeemak]

But he didn't actually make an impact on him BAD. Sedat is right, it was a douche move but in reality it's move along and the guy is just damaging his personal brand and not much else.

[bornadog]

But he didn't actually make an impact on him BAD. Sedat is right, it was a douche move but in reality it's move along and the guy is just damaging his personal brand and not much else.

Still a cowards act.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Hard not to like and respect Ratten.

Honest guy, good coach.

[jeemak]

Still a cowards act.

A real coward would have actually made forceful impact. Lynch has graduated from coward to dickhead/ douche. Or not graduated, just merely started and stagnated at douche level.

[bornadog]

A real coward would have actually made forceful impact. Lynch has graduated from coward to dickhead/ douche. Or not graduated, just merely started and stagnated at douche level.

I wouldn't like 100kg sitting on my head - no hurry to get off and then a little knee as well to top it off.

https://pbs.twimg.com/card_img/1314537991856037889/eTog2EFU?format=jpg&name=medium

[jeemak]

BAD, it doesn't actually hurt. Lynch is clearly supporting his weight.

[jeemak]

Hard not to like and respect Ratten.

Honest guy, good coach.

Imagine if Carlton didn't have the likes of Kernahan shitting all over the place with his "this is how we did things in the 80's" mentality and Ratten was allowed to coach that group of players.

[Sedat]

That is not on the edge, that is a coward act.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ej4nd7fUcAEhcU8?format=jpg&name=4096x4096
What was wrong with the Cotchin tackle? It was late and high but is he not supposed to crash in and hurt Jones if he can? Would you prefer he gives him a gentle cuddle so he can get rid of the ball and go coast to coast like Jack Steele was allowed to do last week?

[jeemak]

I think BAD was posting just for the Lynch incident.

Look, I wasn't a very good footballer relative to the likes of these guys and you know what, sometimes I was lazy etc. But, hurting opposition players fairly within the rules was something that I always thought was a priority. Tackle hard, bump hard, and grab the ball and run all over players hard. Do that better than your opposition and you're more likely to dominate them.

[Sedat]

Look, I wasn't a very good footballer relative to the likes of these guys and you know what, sometimes I was lazy etc. But, hurting opposition players fairly within the rules was something that I always thought was a priority. Tackle hard, bump hard, and grab the ball and run all over players hard. Do that better than your opposition and you're more likely to dominate them.
Exactly. If you can crunch an opponent in a tackle or smash them in a marking contest, you do your best to hurt them. I don't think Clay Smith, Matty Boyd, Morris or Picko ever missed the chance to really hurt an opponent legally in contested situations.

The way Lynch attacked that marking contest in the 1st qtr set the tone for the night and knocked Paton into next week - Paton was a complete non-contributor thereafter. Ditto Zak Jones after the Cotchin tackle.

They are playing for keeps.

[jeemak]

Exactly. If you can crunch an opponent in a tackle or smash them in a marking contest, you do your best to hurt them. I don't think Clay Smith, Matty Boyd, Morris or Picko ever missed the chance to really hurt an opponent legally in contested situations.

The way Lynch attacked that marking contest in the 1st qtr set the tone for the night and knocked Paton into next week - Paton was a complete non-contributor thereafter. Ditto Zak Jones after the Cotchin tackle.

They are playing for keeps.

The Zac Jones incident is an anomaly because he is literally the toughest person in the world.

[azabob]

Seems like a prize flog and imo overrated.

Lynch is a flog, but not overrated. He makes Richmond so much better. He actually adds a physical presence and can play.

[azabob]

We would’ve beaten Richmond tonight.

In what universe? Tigers would’ve been 5 goals up at quarter time and game over.

Their pressure in the first would’ve turned us to water.

[1eyedog]

Exactly. If you can crunch an opponent in a tackle or smash them in a marking contest, you do your best to hurt them. I don't think Clay Smith, Matty Boyd, Morris or Picko ever missed the chance to really hurt an opponent legally in contested situations.

The way Lynch attacked that marking contest in the 1st qtr set the tone for the night and knocked Paton into next week - Paton was a complete non-contributor thereafter. Ditto Zak Jones after the Cotchin tackle.

They are playing for keeps.

Spoken like a true backman.

[bornadog]

I think BAD was posting just for the Lynch incident.

Look, I wasn't a very good footballer relative to the likes of these guys and you know what, sometimes I was lazy etc. But, hurting opposition players fairly within the rules was something that I always thought was a priority. Tackle hard, bump hard, and grab the ball and run all over players hard. Do that better than your opposition and you're more likely to dominate them.

Nothing wrong with tackling hard (except sling), bump hard etc, all part of the game. But doing stupid things like Lynch did is not a good look.

To me, a coward's act is hitting from behind, or attacking someone who is lying on their back with no chance to defend. You want to do something like that, let the bloke up and let's see how tough you are.

BTW: Channel 7 were so irresponsible focussing the camera on the Saints player with blood covering his head. There are kids watching the game and again not a good look for the game.

[Sedat]

Spoken like a true backman.
I was a flashy and inconsistent half-forward in high school :D

[EasternWest]

But doing stupid things like Lynch did is not a good look.

To me, a coward's act is hitting from behind, or attacking someone who is lying on their back with no chance to defend. You want to do something like that, let the bloke up and let's see how tough you are.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/87077/double-mrp-blow-for-dogs-boyd-and-redpath-offered-bans

45 second mark of the video in the attached link.

[bornadog]

https://www.afl.com.au/news/87077/double-mrp-blow-for-dogs-boyd-and-redpath-offered-bans

45 second mark of the video in the attached link.

Not sure what your point is. They both copped what they deserve

[EasternWest]

Not sure what your point is. They both copped what they deserve

That's an interesting comment for you to make considering how you carried on about Jack Redpath and the Bulldogs being a victim of the AFL bullying the Bulldogs.

[Rocket Science]

Inviting more heartbreak by accepting am almost as invested in the Cats getting turfed in straight sets as I was in us winning a final.

[Rocket Science]

Inviting more heartbreak by accepting am almost as invested in the Cats getting turfed in straight sets as I was in us winning a final.

So that went well.

Over to you Fages.

[whythelongface]

Didn’t see this coming. Was hoping the Pies would win.

[Grantysghost]

Not sure the pies have turned up. Did they score that quarter?

[bornadog]

Didn’t see this coming. Was hoping the Pies would win.

Top four have been the best teams all year and they will go through to the prelim.

[bornadog]

That's an interesting comment for you to make considering how you carried on about Jack Redpath and the Bulldogs being a victim of the AFL bullying the Bulldogs.

How I carried on?

I carried on about Redpath getting two weeks, then another on appeal for a nothing push at Davis. They were face to face. Completely different.

If you are talking about the video you posted, well that was not on and they got their just desserts, so I am not sure what your point is?

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Hardwick on steroids saying hormones are the answer. The The Gabba is the Colosseum.
Damage your opponents.

[EasternWest]

How I carried on?

I carried on about Redpath getting two weeks, then another on appeal for a nothing push at Davis. They were face to face. Completely different.

If you are talking about the video you posted, well that was not on and they got their just desserts, so I am not sure what your point is?

You're right - I was confusing the Redpath suspensions. Disregard.

Is there anything more humbling than having to apologise over the internet?

[Grantysghost]

Two scoring shots in three quarters has to be some sort of record. Not even Woof's own Brody M can break the shackles.

[Twodogs]

Not sure the pies have turned up. Did they score that quarter?

Me too.

[Grantysghost]

You're right - I was confusing the Redpath suspensions. Disregard.

Is there anything more humbling than having to apologise over the internet?

You're supposed to double down.

[EasternWest]

You're supposed to double down.

Well I've always suspected BAD might smell funny. Should I lead with that?

[Dry Rot]

Is there anything more humbling than having to apologise over the internet?

Ever been arrested?

Being fingerprinted and the mug shot are pretty humbling.

I'll take the internet apology any day. At least you don't have to appear in court.

[Dry Rot]

Oh well, I suppose the simple analysis is that the Pies played their GF last week, all the travel and quarantine, no petrol tickets left.

Whole side seemed off tonight.

[Grantysghost]

Well I've always suspected BAD might smell funny. Should I lead with that?

Just splice in a quick Regeneron plug every now and then and you're sorted!

[Twodogs]

Ever been arrested?

Being fingerprinted and the mug shot are pretty humbling.

I'll take the internet apology any day. At least you don't have to appear in court.

Yep been there, done that. Cracked jokes with the cops all the way through and then put the cheesiest on for the mug shot.

[Dry Rot]

Yep been there, done that. Cracked jokes with the cops all the way through and then put the cheesiest on for the mug shot.

BTW, a guy named D Mitchell was asking after you on BF with your BF name. Initially I told him that you had been arrested in Bangkok many years ago, and was posting on WOOF from your prison cell.

He took that a bit seriously, so I told him that was fake news and that you were in fact in North Korea and was #2 in the regime. I think he was a poster on here at some time, and told him you were now TwoDogs here, or whatever that is in Korean.

[EasternWest]

Ever been arrested?

Being fingerprinted and the mug shot are pretty humbling.

I'll take the internet apology any day. At least you don't have to appear in court.

Actually I have done all that. Many moons ago in a more delinquent time.

I actually ran into the police man that arrested me at a job a few years ago. I asked if he remembered me and he said "should I?" And I said "no".

But admitting you're wrong online is like the foulest tasting humble pie.

[josie]

Two scoring shots in three quarters has to be some sort of record. Not even Woof's own Brody M can break the shackles.

Feel sorry for Buckley.

I gave up watching part way through 2nd qtr. Be interested to see which player(s) Pies let go.

Was Grundy injured or just tired? Bevo take note - Timmy needs some help.

Please not a cats vs tigers GF.

[bornadog]

You're right - I was confusing the Redpath suspensions. Disregard.

Is there anything more humbling than having to apologise over the internet?

No probs, you had me confused.

[Dry Rot]

Actually I have done all that. Many moons ago in a more delinquent time.

I actually ran into the police man that arrested me at a job a few years ago. I asked if he remembered me and he said "should I?" And I said "no".



Good thinking.

I had a home invasion not long ago. No damage done and it turned out he was a nutter so I didn't press charges.

But a few weeks later, I ran into him at my local Aldi.

He didn't recognise me, but it was rather awkward.

[EasternWest]

Good thinking.

I had a home invasion not long ago. No damage done and it turned out he was a nutter so I didn't press charges.

But a few weeks later, I ran into him at my local Aldi.

He didn't recognise me, but it was rather awkward.

Especially when he was the manager.