AFL Thread. James Hird Does a Bono!

[Axver]

Yesss! Bye bye Sydney! Nice to see a team from eighth make the prelim, but North will probably get absolutely pasted next week. I'm barracking hard for a derby grand final. How good would it be!

North's song one of the favourites tbh

Bring it on.

Ugh, this means Wayne Carey's going to keep being a smug prick for another week.

Oh god I hadn't considered this.

 

[Axver]

Jooooiiiinnn in the chorus and sing it one and all!

 

[Vlad n U 2]

I would be happy to see either WA team win the whole thing. Freo especially, but scoring will be a worry.

 

[Alisaura]

If it is an all-WA GF, I don't know who'd I'd barrack for... hopefully I won't have to work that out.

 

[Axver]

I want Freo to give 'em all the old heave-ho.

(Sorry Bonnie.)

 

[LemonMelon]

I'm all West Coast the rest of the way. I expected very little from them this season. Their turnaround from 2014 was phenomenal.

 

[bono_man2002]

Get around North!!

Can't see them coming close to a well rested Eagles team. Also can't see Freo winning next week, especially if Hawthorn of last night turns up. So West Coast v Hawthorn granny. As for who wins, who knows!

 

[Axver]

If Freo vs Hawthorn were at the MCG, then Hawthorn all the way. But the Hawks have had to get there the hard way, while Freo have been able to put their feet up for a week and they know how to suffocate opponents at Subi. Hawks will be favourites but I can very much see Freo getting over the line.

Atmosphere and intensity at a grand final derby would be insane.

 

[Alisaura]

That's three "all roads lead to WA" in as many minutes... god forbid these guys grow an imagination.

 

[Alisaura]

There's another one!

 

[Axver]

I've watched too much Aussie Rules. I just started yelling at the ref in the Rugby World Cup for not penalising a Georgian on the break for failing to bounce the ball every fifteen.

 

[Alisaura]

Oh dear.

 

[Alisaura]

Goodesy's retired.

 

[Axver]

Damnit.

I really wanted him to play on next year. Didn't want his last season to be marred by so much bullshit.

 

[Alisaura]

I hate the thought that all that bullshit may have contributed to his decision.

 

[bono_man2002]

He is almost 36 as well.

 

[The Sad Punk]

Probably could have gone another year though, remarkably. Best of luck to him, may he stick it to this country forever more.

 

[cobl04]

Very sad. I'm not sure he could have gone another year, I think pre-bullshit Longmire was happy having him in the twos. I'll read a few articles about him and post the best.

Glad I didn't watch much of the finals this weekend. Seems like we got three good finals in the first week and I'm not sure we'll get much more. West Coast will beat North by about 485 points next week and Hawks should get up over Freo.

 

[The Sad Punk]

I guess Hawks/Eagles would be the ideal GF match up in the interests of attractive football, but I may have to leave this country if the Hawks won.

 

[Axver]

Anyone watching the VFL prelim today? Williamstown burst out after half-time to lead 74-45 at the 16 minute mark of the third quarter... and now Essendon lead at the final break 80-75. Crazy quarter of footy.

 

[cobl04]

Do not under any circumstance look up the latest news re Goodes, unless you already have a non-refundable one-way ticket out of this shithole of a country.

 

[Vlad n U 2]

I know I shouldn't but I feel tempted nonetheless. I'm just going to guess it's an insulting editorial from the usual suspects.

 

[cobl04]

Sounds like it was respectful all round. Dangerfield seems like a really good bloke to me. Welcome to Kardinia Park Adelaide knew before finals that Patrick Dangerfield was leaving

 

[Vlad n U 2]

I think that when Caro writes about it then it's as good as final. She's arguably the most trustworthy and credible football journalist in the country. We must match the offer to force a trade or we'll be set back somewhat.

I'm not really that annoyed anymore, maybe with his smug 'I haven't even thought about it' responses on radio throughout the year, but I have been resigned to his departure for a while now.

 

[cobl04]

Every player ever says that during the year though.

 

[Vlad n U 2]

Possibly, but with weekly radio appearances it becomes more irritating.

I wouldn't be surprised if he made his decision 12 months ago, for what it's worth.

 

[Vlad n U 2]

This was terrific.

Adam Goodes showed us the festering sores of Australia's history can rip open at any moment | Stan Grant | Sport | The Guardian

 

[cobl04]

Stan Grant is an absolute gem.

AA team

 

[Axver]

Wow, Essendon got a player on there.

 

[intedomine]

Don't agree with the selections of Deledio or Rioli, and Gray was servicable this year but not exceptional.

Dusty Martin and Sydney's Josh Kennedy should have got a guernsey. Heath Shaw probably could have warranted a position in on the half back flanks.


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