2023 AFL Finals Series

[Grantysghost]

Dees easily over Pies
Blues easily over Swans
Rest agreed.

I can see a Pies Blues semi.

Also I can see GWS going deep.

[Sedat]

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.

[Grantysghost]

I think Port are average Sedat.

Straight sets wouldn't surprise me.

[DOG GOD]

Bris will make the GF
Their opponent will be the winner of the Coll vs Melb game.

[Grantysghost]

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.

[Sedat]

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.

[Grantysghost]

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.

[bornadog]

I am backing Port for the Premiership - can't stand the rest. Would have been Brissie but Dunks smug looks puts me off.

[angelopetraglia]

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.

[bornadog]

Brisbane to win it. But Dunks gets inured and misses the Grand Final. That is my wish.

I could live with that

[Dry Rot]

I'd like to see the Giants win the flag and the resulting explosion on WOOF.

[JanLorMill]

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.

[Dry Rot]

I don’t know any Gws fans.

Because there aren't any.

[azabob]

Jamie Elliot has missed two absolute sodas.

[Eastdog]

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.