General footy chat RWO #AFL Round 1 weekend discussion thread

[stevoswan]

I thought it might be good to have a weekly thread where we can discuss non-Swan games and comment on live telecasts, because I want to comment on tonight's game....

What TF is going on? Carlton get the first five goals! I see as soon as I started writing this post, Richmond has kicked their first two. It was a real comedy there for awhile! Go Blues!

[bloodspirit]

Good call, stevo. I am watching and had the same thought. Great idea!

I'm also rooting for the upset. Dusty is kicking beautifully. Great second goals by Curnow and Riewoldt.

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It seem I tragically jinxed Dusty. Oh well.

By the bye, wishing Sam Murray a good game this weekend in his debut for the Pies.

[stevoswan]

Two points in it now......seems only a matter of time. Lift Blues!

[neilfws]

It's a pretty good game isn't it. I like to see the opener go well, regardless of who's playing. Must be amazing to be at one of those big MCG games.

I'm not the biggest Blues fan but if they're going to have 6.1 first quarters this year, could be a very interesting season!

[stevoswan]

It's a pretty good game isn't it. I like to see the opener go well, regardless of who's playing. Must be amazing to be at one of those big MCG games.

I'm not the biggest Blues fan but if they're going to have 6.1 first quarters this year, could be a very interesting season!

I was at Swans V Hawks last year at the 'G, crap result but yes, amazing atmosphere!

[dejavoodoo44]

Nice to see some high intensity football again, in front of a massive crowd. Hard to know who to go for though? On one hand, I wouldn't mind seeing Richmond having a bit of a fall this year. On the other hand, I don't really want Carlton to rise to a level higher than crap.

[stevoswan]

This game remains very tight, not a bad contest.... good to see a close one to start the season. I still say 'Go Blues'.... don't worry deja, they'll still be crap.

[stevoswan]

Not close in the end. Blues in the last quarter......pretty much crap. Bit harsh but I can see them being more competitive this year, finishing anywhere from 9th to 14th, although that's a very early call.

[neilfws]

Yes, both sides flagging and flailing by the end there, as usual for round 1.

It's fun making calls in the first week remember last year, all the early games were tight and high-scoring, "most open season ever", then it all settled down by week 6.

Still, you like to think there's some indication of intent and psychology from the outset. Will be interested to see how the Crows look, in terms of bouncing back from their GF loss. And people are saying GWS are almost overdue for a a good finals run...

[Industrial Fan]

Was a pretty good game especially compared to previous years between those two.

[Danzar]

Great idea Steve. Can I suggest a new thread each week? Keeps it easier to read through if someone misses it. Just call it ?RWO #AFL Round x weekend discussion thread? or something like that. Use the hashtag in front of AFL as it?s good for Twitter - all new threads started here auto-tweet.


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[dimelb]

I thought the Hawthorn model was prominent - not so much the keepings-off but the run out of the back half that both teams performed well. If they can avoid injuries both teams are a real threat.
As neilfws said, both teams were whacked but Richmond hung on longer, a disturbing quality for a team that had a harder season than most last year.

[liz]

Carlton have some genuine star power developing in their side. Cripps was magnificent, especially in the first half, while Curnow and SPS look like they're developing quickly into excellent players. With Weitering and Marchbank, they also have two young, quality defenders.

The question mark for me is whether there's enough quality around those players for the team to become a top flight side in the next two or three years. Simpson and Kreuzer were also massively important in that performance and neither will be around for the long haul.

[Jimitron5000]

Quite enjoyed that game and based on their performance Carlton should rise a few places up the ladder this year.
Charlie Curnow could be anything.

[aardvark]

The question mark for me is whether there's enough quality around those players for the team to become a top flight side in the next two or three years. Simpson and Kreuzer were also massively important in that performance and neither will be around for the long haul.

Kreuzer just proved how valuable a top flight ruckman can be. It's going to be a tough year for our mids without first use all season. I think we did well letting Jed Lamb go too. He's really not up to it.