AFL Finals 2015 Discussion Thread

[Twodogs]

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Yep. Let's concentrate on getting over Adelaide.

[Ghost Dog]

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That Power rangers jumper is their kryptonite.

[Sedat]

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I think Brian's Career maybe over, and hawthorns disposal effiency was just terrible

I though Lake was terrific in the first half and saved Hawthorn on a number of occasions. They biggest problem was finding somewhere to hide Frawley - Box Hill would be my suggestion.

[FrediKanoute]

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I though Lake was terrific in the first half and saved Hawthorn on a number of occasions. They biggest problem was finding somewhere to hide Frawley - Box Hill would be my suggestion.

Frawley - overrated....how Melbourne got a 1st rounder for him are beyond me.

It suggests that Kruezer - despite being a #1 should in no way be worth a round 1 compo. On that basis Ayce Cordy is as well!

[LostDoggy]

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Basically, Melbourne got 1st rounder because Hawthorn way overpaid (and the league were probably generous in their application of the rules).

Clarkson said in presser he wasn't sure but probably an ankle for Gunston. Thought he would struggle to get up for next week.

[Sedat]

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Frawley is a big issue for Hawthorn - he still has 3 years to run on a very expensive contract and is nowhere near commanding the key defensive post for them. Playing him forward is admitting that he has been a failure as a key defender this year.

[Remi Moses]

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Just listening to Tim Gossage.
Tim, we Victorians don't care for this state of origin style sticking to you Vics.
If it's West coast v Freo, it will be one rough and ready GF.

[LostDoggy]

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Frawley is a big issue for Hawthorn - he still has 3 years to run on a very expensive contract and is nowhere near commanding the key defensive post for them. Playing him forward is admitting that he has been a failure as a key defender this year.

Agreed, particularly when their other key backs, Lake and Gibson, are getting near the end. Hawthorn's list actually has a number of issues.

[jeemak]

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He's not a defender that fits into a team defensive structure. He made his name defending in a basket case side where teams ran it into their defensive zone and banged goals from 30-40 out time and again.

He'll learn and be better next year. He's not the first high prized recruit to take time to adjust, and he's definitely no spud.

[Remi Moses]

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I think Frawley's a reasonable good defender.
Missed a lot of footy as well, but there back 6 look ageing .

[Remi Moses]

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Agreed, particularly when their other key backs, Lake and Gibson, are getting near the end. Hawthorn's list actually has a number of issues.

Given them great service, and I'll be interested in their "always Hawthorn" supporter base copes with their descent down the ladder.
If history is any guide they'll desert the sinking ship

[comrade]

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Given them great service, and I'll be interested in their "always Hawthorn" supporter base copes with their descent down the ladder.
If history is any guide they'll desert the sinking ship

Free Agency will need to keep them afloat, as the genuine A-grade caliber stars don't seem to be coming through to replace Hodge, Mitchell, Lewis, Roughead, Lake etc

[Twodogs]

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Given them great service, and I'll be interested in their "always Hawthorn" supporter base copes with their descent down the ladder.
If history is any guide they'll desert the sinking ship

And be begging another club to merge with them within 8 years of their last flag.

[Twodogs]

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Just listening to Tim Gossage.
Tim, we Victorians don't care for this state of origin style sticking to you Vics.
If it's West coast v Freo, it will be one rough and ready GF.

Yeah. What do I care that Hawthorn lost?

We hate our neighbours far more than any interstate club.

[jeemak]

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If we manage to get through to next week nothing would make me happier than pushing the Hawks and their self entitled wanker supporters to their limit.

I've noted their hubris this year and it's getting the better of them. They remind me of Brisbane 2004, individual players with careers winding down and not knowing how to handle it.