2023 Finals Series

[longmile]

I'll admit I was caught up in the heat of the game and my hatred for the Pies and was calling for Maynards head, but a lot of people seem to think it was accidental. On replay it looks like to my eyes that he deliberately turns his shoulder into Brayshaw? Am I going crazy? Is my bias corrupting my vision?

[rb4x]

A very poor attempt at a spoil. Nowhere near the ball. Definitely reckless with a severe outcome. From a lawyers point of view fantastic as they rub their hands together in anticipation of fat fees regardless of the outcome which will be decided on the AFL/VFL roulette wheel.

[Kafka's Ghost]

Does anyone else think Fritsch might have had a jab to his sore ankle which affected his kicking? Or the injury to his ankle/foot is still affecting him. I am reminded of Teddy’s glorious shank in the 2012 grand final, which was so obviously a miskick , but deemed deliberate (before “insufficient intent” was a thing).

A classic Matt Stevic decision, that one. Not only shanked, but landed 25m inside the boundary line and took a massive off-break.


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[Sandridge]

A very poor attempt at a spoil. Nowhere near the ball. Definitely reckless with a severe outcome. From a lawyers point of view fantastic as they rub their hands together in anticipation of fat fees regardless of the outcome which will be decided on the AFL/VFL roulette wheel.

Am coming around to your way of thinking. When it happened, I thought "complete accident." But the more I think about it, I realise that by running towards Brayshaw like he did and taking the leap that he did, Maynard was always going to land heavily on Brayshaw. That makes it reckless. The fact that Brayshaw may not play again in the finals is bad news for Maynard.

[Blood Fever]

I think the boofhead won't be seen again till 2024

[barry]

Now that the swans are out, it makes sense that we all support our little brother from down the road for the rest of the finals series. Go giants. I'm 0/2 for tipping so far!

[Daisi]

I'm supporting Brisbane- but I think the AFL are wanting a Collingwood/Carlton grand final

I won't be watching much of the series, but will be watching the Brisbane games.

[Mark26]

Now that the swans are out, it makes sense that we all support our little brother from down the road for the rest of the finals series. Go giants. I'm 0/2 for tipping so far!

Yeah nah. GWS are less the little brother and more an abnoxious distant relative who needs to be shown the door.

[Sandridge]

Now that the swans are out, it makes sense that we all support our little brother from down the road for the rest of the finals series. Go giants. I'm 0/2 for tipping so far!

As a Melbourne based Blood, i don't feel that "little brother down the road" thing towards the Giants but I don't mind them either. And i hate St.Kilda!! So go Giants!

[Mel_C]

Yeah nah. GWS are less the little brother and more an abnoxious distant relative who needs to be shown the door.

For this game I'm definitely supporting GWS over St Kilda. I hope the Saints have another 150 years of mediocrity!

[Sandridge]

For this game I'm definitely supporting GWS over St Kilda. I hope the Saints have another 150 years of mediocrity!

With you all the way!! And looking promising at the moment! GO GIANTS!

[Hotpotato]

Giants are my second team. Playing like I wish we did last night. First to the ball , keep it moving.

[stevoswan]

Now that the swans are out, it makes sense that we all support our little brother from down the road for the rest of the finals series. Go giants. I'm 0/2 for tipping so far!

I agree with you Barry....except for the 'little brother' bit. Happy to see the Giants win today....and they are certainly doing the job so far.

[stevoswan]

Seriously obnoxious Channel 7 commentary......virtually barracking for the Saints at the moment. They just can't grasp the concept of this 'national' league can they?

Three late ones to the Saints has this game interestingly poised at 3/4 time.

[MattW]

Following the form lines, and the impression at the time, our win against GWS in round 21 was our best of the year.

Kicking straight helped.