Pushka Posted September 16, 2017 #501 Share Posted September 16, 2017 The quality of the finals so far has been pretty awful. The Port/Eagles matching was thrilling but only because of the draw - standard of play to get to that stage was woeful. Two teams playing bad footy and not much scoring. The pre finals matches were much better quality as a sweeping statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 17, 2017 #502 Share Posted September 17, 2017 The quality of the finals so far has been pretty awful. The Port/Eagles matching was thrilling but only because of the draw - standard of play to get to that stage was woeful. Two teams playing bad footy and not much scoring. The pre finals matches were much better quality as a sweeping statement. Agreed, it seems the games are very lopsided affairs with some teams just capitulating midway through the second quarter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted September 17, 2017 #503 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Agreed, it seems the games are very lopsided affairs with some teams just capitulating midway through the second quarter. Husband loves a good contest without really following a team. So he’s really peeved. Me? GO CROWS. We disagree at this time of the year. So far I’m happier than he is. Hope that sticks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 17, 2017 #504 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Going on the form for the year, the Crows should win, they are also at home so they should win. But this is finals footy and as we have already seen, anything can happen. I really hope for a Crows vs Giants Grand final now but it could easily be Cats vs Tigers, Crows vs Tigers or Cats vs Giants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoWhiners Posted September 22, 2017 Author #505 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Adelaide v Geelong 7:50 Fri 22Richmond v GWS 4:45 Sat 23 So sad about last night. Adelaide v Geelong. Friday 7.50, Adelaide Oval Richmond v GWS. Saturday 4.45, MCG Thanks mates!! Found it on TV here and will set my alarm again. Geelong better win :D ML Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 22, 2017 #506 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Thanks mates!! Found it on TV here and will set my alarm again. Geelong better win :D ML No, after going for the Swans you can't just change species, you have to go for another Bird like the Crows.:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted September 22, 2017 #507 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Gawd. Son has already bought tickets to GF and breakfast so please win Crows! [emoji47] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 22, 2017 #508 Share Posted September 22, 2017 (edited) Gawd. Son has already bought tickets to GF and breakfast so please win Crows! [emoji47] Well they have made a very decent start.:D 39 - 8 at quarter time to the Crows. Edited September 22, 2017 by MicCanberra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 22, 2017 #509 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Half time, a 34 to 30 point quarter, a real tussle. Crows winning 73 - 38. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 22, 2017 #510 Share Posted September 22, 2017 21 points each for the third quarter leaving the score at 94-59. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 22, 2017 #511 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Wow, a couple of quick goals to the Crows and it was over. They ended up kicking 42 points to 16 in the last quarter to finish 136 - 75. Tomorrow night I will be cheering for the Giants although I think the Tigers may be too strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted September 22, 2017 #512 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Wow, a couple of quick goals to the Crows and it was over. They ended up kicking 42 points to 16 in the last quarter to finish 136 - 75. Tomorrow night I will be cheering for the Giants although I think the Tigers may be too strong. If GWS win I reckon all of SA people will be able to buy GF tickets. Gosh the Geelong players know how to drop the knees to get the free! The opening comments on ch 7 were very moving - Crows have been through so much as a team in the last 3 years - murder of their coach in the middle of the playing season, death of another coach through cancer just later. They are a first class team. Go Eddie. What a Champion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 23, 2017 #513 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Yeah it has been a hard road for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoWhiners Posted September 23, 2017 Author #514 Share Posted September 23, 2017 No, after going for the Swans you can't just change species, you have to go for another Bird like the Crows.:p LOL!! I think I had to support the team that killed the Swans. But then they were killed by Adelaide. Footy is is soooo unfair :loudcry:! Sad news--we won't get to see Richmond-GWS. They are showing NRL Roosters vs Cowboys???? Please post when the GF is and I will watch (if we are home. If it's 9/28--10/1, we'll be gone :-( Wish I could be there in person! ML Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted September 23, 2017 #515 Share Posted September 23, 2017 LOL!! I think I had to support the team that killed the Swans. But then they were killed by Adelaide. Footy is is soooo unfair :loudcry:! Sad news--we won't get to see Richmond-GWS. They are showing NRL Roosters vs Cowboys???? Please post when the GF is and I will watch (if we are home. If it's 9/28--10/1, we'll be gone :-( Wish I could be there in person! ML Ahhh so they've got the real football on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docker123 Posted September 23, 2017 #516 Share Posted September 23, 2017 (edited) LOL!! I think I had to support the team that killed the Swans. But then they were killed by Adelaide. Footy is is soooo unfair :loudcry:! Sad news--we won't get to see Richmond-GWS. They are showing NRL Roosters vs Cowboys???? Please post when the GF is and I will watch (if we are home. If it's 9/28--10/1, we'll be gone :-( Wish I could be there in person! ML Grand final on Saturday 30th at 2.30pm Australian Eastern time. I think 10.30pm Friday in New Mexico. You have my deepest sympathies for have that rugby stuff inflicted upon you. I had my first real outing since my big day at the Epworth. Various folk around the train wearing purple stuff. Apparently there was some sort of rugby thing in Melbourne last night. Who knew? Edited September 23, 2017 by Docker123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted September 23, 2017 #517 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Ahhh so they've got the real football on. So Mr Gut, in your humble opinion what is the 'real football?' English Premier League ? Now you are talking my learned friend.:cool: That is the case for the Prosecution, M'Lord. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 23, 2017 #518 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Tigers 37 to 36 over the Giants at half time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 23, 2017 #519 Share Posted September 23, 2017 LOL!! I think I had to support the team that killed the Swans. But then they were killed by Adelaide. Footy is is soooo unfair :loudcry:! Sad news--we won't get to see Richmond-GWS. They are showing NRL Roosters vs Cowboys???? Please post when the GF is and I will watch (if we are home. If it's 9/28--10/1, we'll be gone :-( Wish I could be there in person! ML Never mind, I will try and keep you posted but I am Baby sitting my granddaughter which is a non footy watching time apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 23, 2017 #520 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Tigers will meet the Crows next week in the Grand Final. The damage was mainly done in the third quarter where they got a good lead and then the heart was taken out of the giants. They beat the Giants today by 36 points finishing 103 to 67. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoWhiners Posted September 24, 2017 Author #521 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Grand final on Saturday 30th at 2.30pm Australian Eastern time. I think 10.30pm Friday in New Mexico. You have my deepest sympathies for have that rugby stuff inflicted upon you. I had my first real outing since my big day at the Epworth. Various folk around the train wearing purple stuff. Apparently there was some sort of rugby thing in Melbourne last night. Who knew? I tried to add Mr Gut's message about real football, but it only takes 2 quotes (dumb system). But--LOL Mr Gut, I guess Fox Sports thinks rugby is better than AFL semi's. They do a lot wrong :D I meant to watch the rugby but I fell asleep! Never mind, I will try and keep you posted but I am Baby sitting my granddaughter which is a non footy watching time apparently. Watch the baby, way more important than footy. OMG--did I really just write that :eek: And I will miss the GF since we will be on a guest ranch for a mini-college reunion Friday thru Sunday morning. No TV, no internet, bare cell phone coverage if we're lucky. Grrrrr... Hope you all enjoy the game, I'll be thinking of you! ML Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 24, 2017 #522 Share Posted September 24, 2017 I tried to add Mr Gut's message about real football, but it only takes 2 quotes (dumb system). But--LOL Mr Gut, I guess Fox Sports thinks rugby is better than AFL semi's. They do a lot wrong :D I meant to watch the rugby but I fell asleep! Watch the baby, way more important than footy. OMG--did I really just write that :eek: And I will miss the GF since we will be on a guest ranch for a mini-college reunion Friday thru Sunday morning. No TV, no internet, bare cell phone coverage if we're lucky. Grrrrr... Hope you all enjoy the game, I'll be thinking of you! ML Yeah, love that baby (16 months old now) so much, besides, real football is the world game / Soccer. Have fun and perhaps before you go you should brush up on your ranch skills by watching 'City Slickers'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted September 24, 2017 #523 Share Posted September 24, 2017 My son, granddaughter and I attended the Tigers v GWS game yesterday. After a very warm 30 during the afternoon, the wind became cooler and very blustery which made conditions on the ground very difficult for the players. It was amazing to see the Tigers' supporters perhaps 85000 so excited and emotional and who vastly outnumbered the GWS supporters plus the more neutral fans like us The noise from the Tiger army was incredibly loud. You couldn't hear the person beside you. Very difficult not to get caught up in the excitement. Really looking forward to attending the GF next Saturday. Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 24, 2017 #524 Share Posted September 24, 2017 My son, granddaughter and I attended the Tigers v GWS game yesterday. After a very warm 30 during the afternoon, the wind became cooler and very blustery which made conditions on the ground very difficult for the players. It was amazing to see the Tigers' supporters perhaps 85000 so excited and emotional and who vastly outnumbered the GWS supporters plus the more neutral fans like us The noise from the Tiger army was incredibly loud. You couldn't hear the person beside you. Very difficult not to get caught up in the excitement. Really looking forward to attending the GF next Saturday. Leigh Will you be in the red, yellow and blue or the black and gold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted September 24, 2017 #525 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Will you be in the red, yellow and blue or the black and gold? Have to support the fellow Vics so it will be the Tigers Mic. Never thought I would say that! 😁 I hope it is a fantastic exciting game whoever wins. Of course I'll also be barracking for Storm against the Cowboys on Sunday. Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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