Aussie Rules Footy

[neilmpenny]

Who won? I missed it

[PvN73]

Who won? I missed it

The Cats won but it was close with the Doggies pulling out everything they had to stop the Cats (whom were not at their top game, that week off doesn't do them any favours)

[neilmpenny]

And the Hawks game? I was getting fried playing golf yesterday..... damn!

[PvN73]

Well Hawks just ran all over the Saints who looked very ordinary. Should be a great game on Saturday, doubt it will be a walk in the park like last year...

[neilmpenny]

Should be fun and I am looking forward to it. Usually a huge pissup down my mates pub but I may just watch at home.

[PvN73]

Hopefully it is a good one, the crowd will be great! Shite I am just glad it is an all Vic event! Haaaaaaaaaa Go The Vics!!!!!!!!

[mcconk2]

just found out i have a ticket

[mcconk2]

gonna give it to my son

[mcconk2]

i have been 3 times he hasn't been.....and shit he is 25

[PvN73]

Really, you are a good Dad! I stood in line with a group of people for 2 weeks (we took it in turns) and got myself and my dad a ticket in 98.... ahhh well.

Goodluck to the Hawks! It hopefully will be a cracker of game! Are you feeling good about it? Are you going to see them training?

[Kugmu]

Here comes Round 26 of the 2008 AFL season...aka..

The Grand Final

Geelong Cats vs Hawthorn Hawks

Saturday, 27 September at the MCG
Start time in Victoria is 1430

For me in California thatâ??s 2130 Friday night!

Go Cats!

[PvN73]

Cooooooney!!!! Saw he won the brownlow last night edging out GAaaaablett Jr, Simon Black & Matty Richardson!


OMG I hope it is going to a rippa on saturday! Go Vics!

[Kugmu]

OMG I hope it is going to a rippa on saturday! Go Vics!

Do you have tickets?
Where you going to watch it?
I so wish I could be there!
Iâ??ll give everyone here a toast at the match start!

Go Cats!

[PvN73]

No I will just have it on the tv near where I work at the info booth on saturday as there is never anyone around, I pretty much stand there watching the entire game.

No way do I have tix, I have been once to see the Kangas in the GF but we lost so I was more than a lot disappointed. I used to work at the MCG when I was at Uni so I have worked through around 3 GF's there as well. It is an amazing atmosphere, hopefully one day you can go!

[Kugmu]

No I will just have it on the tv near where I work at the info booth on saturday as there is never anyone around, I pretty much stand there watching the entire game.

You'll have to expain this one a little to me please

[PvN73]

On Saturdays I volunteer at the visitor info booth in the city here so there are TVs in the little walk through out front where I stand and watch it.

If ever you come to Melb, I can show you round! I am in the tourist know!

[neilmpenny]

when I go down to Melbourne i am going to see if I can catch you unaware!

[Kugmu]

Cats Rule Out Dirty Tactics :-)

Dirty tactics would be a bad thing...

[mcconk2]

Really, you are a good Dad! I stood in line with a group of people for 2 weeks (we took it in turns) and got myself and my dad a ticket in 98.... ahhh well.

Goodluck to the Hawks! It hopefully will be a cracker of game! Are you feeling good about it? Are you going to see them training?

yes i am quietly confident we can win
and no i cant get to training but i went in 1986, does that count?

[PvN73]

when I go down to Melbourne i am going to see if I can catch you unaware!

Yes good on ya! I will make sure I am rude to you.... HAAAAAAA FUN!

yes i am quietly confident we can win
and no i cant get to training but i went in 1986, does that count?

Well fingers crossed that it is a great game, I am sure it will be. Hopefully the nerves don't get to your boys.

[neilmpenny]

Yes good on ya! I will make sure I am rude to you.... HAAAAAAA FUN!

I expect nothing less!

[Kugmu]

About 50 hours to go...

This is from Yahoo News:

Cats, Hawks Have Final Traikning Runs

Thousands of Geelong and Hawthorn fans have packed into Kardinia Park and Waverley Park for the club's last training sessions ahead of Saturday's AFL grand final at the MCG.
The gates to Kardinia Park opened around 9:30am (AEST) with the fans, many draped in navy blue and white, taking advantage of the good weather.
Geelong is vying for its second straight flag and while the crowd numbers were not as big as last year, the enthusiasm of the supporters was no less.
"I expect them to win because they've been so dominant," one Geelong fan said.
"I think about five goals - I think Hawthorn will give us a little bit of a run for our money but experience will tell in the end," another predicted.
Most eyes were on Paul Chapman, who looks to have recovered from a hamstring injury and is likely to be named in the side.
It is still not known which of his team-mates will make way for his return but coach Mark Thompson says the player has been notified.
Meanwhile Hawks fans of all ages came to Waverley early to kick and handball on the ground where their heroes train.
After 17 years without a premiership, Hawks supporters are confident that this is their year.
Debbie Key travelled from Sale to watch her team and she said the Hawks can win.
"I think we can do it - we've got a lot of heart and passion," she said.
Jean Nicholson has been a Hawthorn member for 75 years.
"They're my life, I've hardly missed one (game) - even when I had my baby," she said.
Both sides will name their 22-man squads this afternoon

[neilmpenny]

There is only a couple of goals between these teams and in a Grand Final that is nothing. Hawthorn have to contain Ablett, pure and simple. if not then it's all over red rever.

[Kugmu]

Our AFL grand final preview

Here is the LiveNews preview for the AFL Grand Final!
I'm happy with this...

GEELONG v HAWTHORN


Venue: MCG
Date: Saturday, September 27
Time: 2.30pm (AEST)

Overall finals record: Geelong (played 95, won 42, lost 54, drawn 1) Hawthorn (played 64, won 40, lost 24)

Head to head: Geelong 73 Hawthorn 66 Drawn 1
Last time: Geelong 12.16 (88) bt Hawthorn 11.11 (77) R17 2008, MCG
Head to head in finals: Hawthorn 3 Geelong 2
Last time in finals: Hawthorn 14.8 (92) bt Geelong 12.11 (83), 1EF 2000, Colonial Stadium
Head to head in grand finals: Geelong 1 Hawthorn 1
Last time in grand finals: Hawthorn 21.18 (144) bt Geelong 21.12 (138) 1989, MCG

Betting TAB Sportsbet: Geelong $1.45 Hawthorn $2.65

Summary: If grand finals are destiny, then this is the season decider we had to have. The Cats and Hawks have been the two stand-out teams of 2008 and many were predicting long ago their round 17 clash would be the grand final preview.

Both sides have a lot to like, built around superb midfields, multi-pronged forward lines and the all-round toughness that wins finals.

The symmetry runs deeper, dating back to the famed 1989 grand final, where the Hawks won back-to-back flags by holding off the Gary Ablett-inspired Cats.

The roles are reversed entering this game, as the Cats are seeking back-to-back triumphs for the first time since 1951-52, while Lance Franklin stands as the wildcard among the pack of Hawk young guns.

That said, the Ablett influence is still paramount, as Geelong's Gary Jnr is the architect in his side's midfield.

While both sides have dismissed round 17 as a relevant form guide, Hawthorn did push the reigning premier all night until they squandered several late shots.

Hawthorn's impressive finals series this year indicates nerves won't be a factor on Saturday, when the brown and gold will chase their first premiership since 1991.

Hawthorn have the versatility of Franklin, Jarryd Roughead and Mark Williams in attack, but Geelong possess an edge over their rival in defence, where Matthew Scarlett, Tom Harley and Corey Enright were named All-Australian backmen and Andrew Mackie was unlucky to miss out. Conversely, Hawthorn's defensive half has been penetrable on occasion this season to teams which move the ball quickly and efficiently through the rolling zone.

Luke Hodge will be a key for Hawthorn filling the hole at half-back and whether his sore ribs cop a battering is one of the answers we're looking forward to finding out.

Key: The Hawks will be hungry, but Geelong were an emphatic minor premier and have not lost their edge this finals campaign. With an extra day of recovery under their belt after the preliminary finals and the experience of last year to draw on, they should cap a near-faultless campaign. Hawthorn will have their time in coming years, but there is something great about a side which has won 42 of their past 44 games.

Our tip? Geelong by 16 points

[Kugmu]

Hope this works...


2008 Toyota AFL Grand Final Teams

[Kugmu]

WhooHoo!!!!
Only one hour to go until the AFL Grand Final!!!!

Go CATS!!!

[mcconk2]

WhooHoo!!!!
Only one hour to go until the AFL Grand Final!!!!

Go CATS!!!

good luck Kugsy

may my best team win

and the good luck was not sincere either!!!

[neilmpenny]

Pre-game on now. Jezza you legend! May the best team win.

[Kugmu]

good luck Kugsy

may my best team win

and the good luck was not sincere either!!!

Good luck to us all!

Pre-game on now. Jezza you legend! May the best team win.

Yes, may the best team win
Lets hope it's a good one!

I'll give you all a toast of tequila when the ball drops!!

[Kugmu]

Hope P is having fun at the 'visitor info booth'

[neilmpenny]

Hope P is having fun at the 'visitor info booth'

Bet she is standing at the window of a nearby department store watching.

[Kugmu]

I bet she yells and screams at the TV
Probably scares the hell out of any touristas in the area!

Approaching half-time
Good Game!

[neilmpenny]

I bet she yells and screams at the TV
Probably scares the hell out of any touristas in the area!

That's what I was thinking!!!!

Great game!

[neilmpenny]

As I said before. A couple of goals between teams means nothing in a Grand Final.

Hawthorn outplayed Geelong. Well done.

[Kugmu]

Damn...
All Glories to mcconk2

[Kugmu]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cfy4LFWn5Rg

[PvN73]

OMG OMG OMG! So sorry Kugs! Woo Hooo to Mcconk2!

My god!

NO I was not yelling at anyone! It was soooooooo quiet!

[neilmpenny]

NO I was not yelling at anyone! It was soooooooo quiet!

First time for everything I guess.

[PvN73]

First time for everything I guess.

Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa I know! I sickened myself I was that nice!

Dont worry I will be in great form when you come here

[neilmpenny]

Check this out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtqiP...eature=related

[PvN73]

Check this out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtqiP...eature=related

Cool! I saw the EYE too in it yes? OMG you must be excited to go hey. Is it at night? At least it will be nice and cool

[neilmpenny]

Cool! I saw the EYE too in it yes? OMG you must be excited to go hey. Is it at night? At least it will be nice and cool

LOL it is the tropics. It is never cool at night.

[PvN73]

I am so not tropical at all! No thanks I will stick to the weather here, though we are going to have a night one as well I see!

[neilmpenny]

I am so not tropical at all! No thanks I will stick to the weather here, though we are going to have a night one as well I see!

You have no choice.

[PvN73]

You have no choice.

I know, bunch of bullies! Well just the one. I suppose they think it was a good idea to keep it anyway and do what they say even though we lose money on it each year

[Kugmu]

Congratulations to the Hawthorn Hawks!
The 2008 AFL Champions!!

Hawthorn Hawks 18.7 â?? 115
Over
Geelong Cats 11.23 â?? 89

Q3 was either brutal or brilliant depending upon which team you were rooting for. And look at all those behinds for the Cats.
Another Premiers for the Hawks and the wait begins for the Cats. Hopefully it will not be another 40 year wait!

And hats off to mcconk2.
Well done!

[mcconk2]

Congratulations to the Hawthorn Hawks!
The 2008 AFL Champions!!

Hawthorn Hawks 18.7 â?? 115
Over
Geelong Cats 11.23 â?? 89

Q3 was either brutal or brilliant depending upon which team you were rooting for. And look at all those behinds for the Cats.
Another Premiers for the Hawks and the wait begins for the Cats. Hopefully it will not be another 40 year wait!

And hats off to mcconk2.
Well done!

thanks champ

and put your hat back on, your head might get cold!

[neilmpenny]

Congratulations to the Hawthorn Hawks!
The 2008 AFL Champions!!

Hawthorn Hawks 18.7 â?? 115
Over
Geelong Cats 11.23 â?? 89

Q3 was either brutal or brilliant depending upon which team you were rooting for. And look at all those behinds for the Cats.
Another Premiers for the Hawks and the wait begins for the Cats. Hopefully it will not be another 40 year wait!

And hats off to mcconk2.
Well done!

10 or 12 were rushed. Still, shit kicking though. Sorry Kugs, well done Macca.

[DeadRinger]

Apologies for ignoring this thread, but I've been pissed since about 3:30pm yesterday.

WOOOO HOOOOO!! GO HAWKERS!!

[mcconk2]

Apologies for ignoring this thread, but I've been pissed since about 3:30pm yesterday.

WOOOO HOOOOO!! GO HAWKERS!!

I don't remember posting anything after the footy