Western Bulldogs V Hawthorn - 2nd Elimination Final @ MCG Friday 6 Sep 2024 7:40PM AEST

[bulldogtragic]

Current forecast showing rain starting at 5pm and going through to well after the game. Only about 0.5m each hour.

Strong argument for hardened bodies like West & Harmes over Arty & Gags.

[Angak]

For us to win, our forwards, especially Marra and Naughton, need to play unselfish football. I think at times they feel the need to be a hero, but in finals and the inevitable pressure cooker environment, it's the selfless team stuff that matters most. Giving the first option instead of blazing away or trying to break 3-4 tackles when a quick handball is available. Blocking off the ball to create space for a teammate and obviously the pressure + tackling side of the game. If our forward group comes with a team first mindset, it should give us a great chance to advance.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Damn, I really like it much more when everyone is pessimistic and we have sprinkling of optimism from Easty or BAD?

Calling Dogod, Danjul to balance this thread out?

Can't trust this group. They'll fall to pieces. English will get out marked by Watson late in the 4th to win the game after Caleb turns it straight over under no pressure to Sicily.

[bornadog]

For us to win, our forwards, especially Marra and Naughton, need to play unselfish football. I think at times they feel the need to be a hero, but in finals and the inevitable pressure cooker environment, it's the selfless team stuff that matters most. Giving the first option instead of blazing away or trying to break 3-4 tackles when a quick handball is available. Blocking off the ball to create space for a teammate and obviously the pressure + tackling side of the game. If our forward group comes with a team first mindset, it should give us a great chance to advance.

In all the finals played, Naughton has not performed. We need him to be at his best tomorrow.

[Danjul]

Damn, I really like it much more when everyone is pessimistic and we have sprinkling of optimism from Easty or BAD?

Calling Dogod, Danjul to balance this thread out?

The last time we played Hawthorn we Dropped Lobb and Daniel going for speed over experience and skill.

kicked 3 goals in the first 5 minutes and then 3 in the next hour.

Most of the game was spent kicking the ball to Hawthorn opponents allowing them their second highest number of intercept scores in the last 5 years, approximately half of their score. Then to cap it off we allowed them to play through Sicily by having him 1:1 with Khamis.

The Dogs did everything possible to help the Hawks win.

Had a bad feeling prior to that game even though someone who saw Hawthorn get destroyed the previous week said they were uncompetitive. We were playing terrible footy and looking demoralised.

This time I?m assuming everything will be better from selecting a balanced team with better disposal skills to a more direct game style by confident players. Can?t see Hawks being close at the finish.

[azabob]

I started the week thinking we would win and win by 3-5 goals.

As the game gets closer, the more nervous I get, the more I see the Hawks smalls running amok.

[comrade]

The last time we played Hawthorn we Dropped Lobb and Daniel going for speed over experience and skill.

kicked 3 goals in the first 5 minutes and then 3 in the next hour.

Most of the game was spent kicking the ball to Hawthorn opponents allowing them their second highest number of intercept scores in the last 5 years, approximately half of their score. Then to cap it off we allowed them to play through Sicily by having him 1:1 with Khamis.

The Dogs did everything possible to help the Hawks win.

Had a bad feeling prior to that game even though someone who saw Hawthorn get destroyed the previous week said they were uncompetitive. We were playing terrible footy and looking demoralised.

This time I?m assuming everything will be better from selecting a balanced team with better disposal skills to a more direct game style by confident players. Can?t see Hawks being close at the finish.

You were meant to balance out the hype!

[angelopetraglia]

I'm really excited and nervous about this game. Such a big stage, so much at stake. I also have an enormous amount of gratitude that we get the chance to attend a MASSIVE final at the MCG again.

I'm trying my hardest to concetrate and get some important things completed at work. But my producitivy is declining at an exponetnial rate as we get closer to Friday. Tomorrow will most probably be a complete write off.

[comrade]

I'm really excited and nervous about this game. Such a big stage, so much at stake. I also have an enormous amount of gratitude that we get the chance to attend a MASSIVE final at the MCG again.

I'm trying my hardest to concetrate and get some important things completed at work. But my producitivy is declining at an exponetnial rate as we get closer to Friday. Tomorrow will most probably be a complete write off.

Death riding Geelong tonight will be fun.

[Danjul]

You were meant to balance out the hype!

That was my pessimistic view. It might change at 6:30

[Axe Man]

Footy finals forecast: Melbourne weather for Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn Friday night clash

Victoria was lashed by hectic winds and stormy weather this week – but footy fans can breathe easy with calmer conditions expected for the Friday night Dogs v Hawks clash.

Melbourne will see a top of 24 degrees on Friday, with the temperature expected to drop below 20 degrees at around 4pm and down to the mid-teens by end of game.

Bureau of Meteorology community information officer Morgan Pumpa said damaging winds will steer clear of Melbourne on game day.

Melburnians can expect a 90 per cent chance of rain tomorrow, with 2-10mm on the forecast. Footy fans should prepare for showers during the late afternoon and evening.

“It would be worth having a poncho with you and a raincoat,” Ms Pumpa told footy-goers.

“It’s no heavy showers. It’s just might come through and ease off a bit – it’s not like thunderstorm activity either, so it shouldn’t stop play.

“The conditions that we have aren’t like the weekend or the weekend before, which is good news.”

Morning winds are expected to range up to 30km/h on Friday, expected to ease to below 20km/h as fans head to the ‘G.

Ms Pumpa recommended footy fans continue to monitor wind warnings, which are expected to ease towards Saturday morning.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Let's eliminate.the Hawks.
There is a tsunami happenng at the Bulldogs, a synergy finally developed and we are ready to overcome whoever.
The weather won't stop us.
" Slight chance of a shower in the early morning, then a high chance of rain developing in the afternoon, most likely in the evening. Damaging winds possible about the outer suburbs in the morning and afternoon. Winds northerly 35 to 50 km/h shifting west to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming westerly 15 to 20 km/h in the evening." Bom.gov.au

Margin: Dogs 29 pts
First goal: Weightman.
Best on ground: Naughton.

[DOG GOD]

Ok, I?m here.
Hawks by 33 points
1st goal - weightman
Bog - treloar

Put simply, hawks will be too quick for us. We don?t have matchups for Moore & Watson in particular.
If it?s raining that will take Marra, Naughton and Darcy out of the game. I expect Sicily, Scrimshaw, D?ambrossio, impey and Weddle to just run it out at will.
I also expect Moore, Ginnivan and Watson to get plenty of opportunities over the back and it wouldn?t suprise me to see half their score within 20 metres of goal, over the back running into open goal.

We also won?t tag. Give Newcombe 30+ and be done with it. Thank god Day isn?t playing.

The simple fact is, going by their list, Hawks are a 12-14 ladder position. How they are here is mind blowing. But it?s a simple fact that I think our 3 talls will struggle to impact and the hawks backs will just run run run it out giving their fwds plenty of chances.

[Eastdog]

Footy finals forecast: Melbourne weather for Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn Friday night clash

Victoria was lashed by hectic winds and stormy weather this week – but footy fans can breathe easy with calmer conditions expected for the Friday night Dogs v Hawks clash.

Melbourne will see a top of 24 degrees on Friday, with the temperature expected to drop below 20 degrees at around 4pm and down to the mid-teens by end of game.

Bureau of Meteorology community information officer Morgan Pumpa said damaging winds will steer clear of Melbourne on game day.

Melburnians can expect a 90 per cent chance of rain tomorrow, with 2-10mm on the forecast. Footy fans should prepare for showers during the late afternoon and evening.

“It would be worth having a poncho with you and a raincoat,” Ms Pumpa told footy-goers.

“It’s no heavy showers. It’s just might come through and ease off a bit – it’s not like thunderstorm activity either, so it shouldn’t stop play.

“The conditions that we have aren’t like the weekend or the weekend before, which is good news.”

Morning winds are expected to range up to 30km/h on Friday, expected to ease to below 20km/h as fans head to the ‘G.

Ms Pumpa recommended footy fans continue to monitor wind warnings, which are expected to ease towards Saturday morning.

I have my poncho ready.

Hopefully not too bad rain wise.

[Mantis]

Ok, I?m here.
Hawks by 33 points
1st goal - weightman
Bog - treloar

Put simply, hawks will be too quick for us. We don?t have matchups for Moore & Watson in particular.
If it?s raining that will take Marra, Naughton and Darcy out of the game. I expect Sicily, Scrimshaw, D?ambrossio, impey and Weddle to just run it out at will.
I also expect Moore, Ginnivan and Watson to get plenty of opportunities over the back and it wouldn?t suprise me to see half their score within 20 metres of goal, over the back running into open goal.

We also won?t tag. Give Newcombe 30+ and be done with it. Thank god Day isn?t playing.

The simple fact is, going by their list, Hawks are a 12-14 ladder position. How they are here is mind blowing. But it?s a simple fact that I think our 3 talls will struggle to impact and the hawks backs will just run run run it out giving their fwds plenty of chances.

Love it!

Lots to counter with your thoughts, but at our absolute, and I mean absolute worst those thoughts could ring true.

Personally I think our very deep midfield will overwhelm the Hoks with the load to carry by Jai too much. All starts with a super competitive performance by Tim.

And for those looking ahead our airline friends have jacked up their prices to Adel for next Friday by 200-300%, rats!