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Re: Finals series 2014
Really feel for Port, massive effort and played well after butchering a lot of early chances to be right in at the end.
Umpiring was pretty poor, and a few decisions/on-decisions at crucial moments went Hawthorn's way - but still, Port had their chances and if they'd kick straighter or played just a little smarter in patches they would have won.Have you heard Butters wants to come to the Dogs?Comment
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Re: Finals series 2014
Sorry, if I gave the impression the umpiring was the difference for mine.
Port were simply superb in the first part of the game and wasted a chance at a grand final due to their wasteful use.
As 'stache said there was a worse example at the end of the game that went unrewarded and that really annoyed me.TF is this?.........Obviously you're not a golfer.Comment
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Went to the game last night and it was an absolute cracker. Hawthorn really turned the screws in the middle 2 qtrs after dodging a number of bullets early on. Port were exceptional early and late but just couldn't get the fast break footy going in the middle of the game.
I thought the umpiring was a little inconsistent for both teams. They helped out Hawthorn early but really helped Port late. The Monfries front-on contact decision was immediately preceded but a more blatant one on Spangher up the other end which would have killed the game off. Yep the HTB late on was rubbish but it is a rubbish rule that is virtually impossible to police correctly.
The game reminded me of a more attacking version of the 2009 PF. In both cases the hot favourite got home but only after the generosity in front of goals by the less fancied team.
Ebert and Wines really do butcher the ball far too often. Wines gets a lot of media plaudits but he is a very dicey field kick even under no pressure. Undoes a lot of his brilliant clearance work."Look at me mate. Look at me. I'm flyin'"Comment
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I think port lost it when the player played on after a mark in the last minute instead of going back and spotting up, he either got caught up In the moment or thought they had less time than they did.Bring back the biffComment
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Hawthorn are very good at running into the space next to the man kicking the ball. Not sure how they get away with it so much. They are also constantly in the umpires ear all day which over time adds up and results in some kicks being given that are pretty soft.Comment
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Re: Finals series 2014
Went to the Hawks vs Port game.
Hawthorn supporters don't deserve to be playing in a grand final. The prelim meant nothing to most of them and half barely celebrated a 3 point win.Comment
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I guess 18 Grand Finals in 60 years, or whatever it is, will do that to you.
Spoilt rotten.Comment
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Re: Finals series 2014
Can we close this thread Season finished yesterday
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Tom Jones to do the half time entertainment. For #### sake AFL is it that hard to find someone relevant and maybe even Australian.The curse is dead.Comment
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I disagree, they used to nail it.
And there was also that year they made us all do the Cazaley. Entertainment to the power of sick.TF is this?.........Obviously you're not a golfer.Comment
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Re: Finals series 2014
I want the Sex Pistols and TISM as half time entertainment .Comment
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