Prelim Final 2......the other game

[Mantikorr]

@rohan_connolly

OK, we'll talk about it again tonight on FOOTYOLOGY FINAL SIREN, but consider stats. Prior to the pre-finals bye, QF winners won 17/18 prelim finals. Since? This will make it just 4/10. That's a pretty dramatic reversal, no? Surely AFL has to discuss it? #AFLLionsCats #AFLFinals


Rohan Connolly on the case now

I'm personally not a fan of the bye, but if they're going to put it in they need to use it better. Make it either "Awards week", Brownlow, both AA teams, Coaches player of the year, AFLPA MVP, or put a State of origin game for teams not in finals or have the under 18 carnival or grand final or something. It's just a nothing week at the moment

 

[Harry]

@rohan_connolly

OK, we'll talk about it again tonight on FOOTYOLOGY FINAL SIREN, but consider stats. Prior to the pre-finals bye, QF winners won 17/18 prelim finals. Since? This will make it just 4/10. That's a pretty dramatic reversal, no? Surely AFL has to discuss it? #AFLLionsCats #AFLFinals


Rohan Connolly on the case now

Solution? - tank the QF.

 

[AngryAnt]

Port Fans are in disagreement I assure you on their forum.

 

[jackfrost]

I was concentrating on more exotic names

OK, I'll accept that excuse.

 

[Tigaman]

Tigers line up will test the Catters big time with all our team ready to rock & roll. If luv child Gary thinks it is going to be his day he better start looking in the mirror.

 

[UKTiger]

On that performance, there are things to watch out for but certainly not to be feared. On the other hand they will have every reon to be concerned about next week

 

[UKTiger]

I'm telling you, Grigg is there as a Development Coach for Scott. Grigg's role there is to help appear more likable.

An impossible task!

 

[fastin bulbous]

@rohan_connolly

OK, we'll talk about it again tonight on FOOTYOLOGY FINAL SIREN, but consider stats. Prior to the pre-finals bye, QF winners won 17/18 prelim finals. Since? This will make it just 4/10. That's a pretty dramatic reversal, no? Surely AFL has to discuss it? #AFLLionsCats #AFLFinals


Rohan Connolly on the case now

He was on it weeks ago

 

[Tass]

Ins for us will include the likes of Prestia, Edwards, Astbury etc. Significant INS compared to the last time we played.

 

[LeeToRainesToRoach]

@rohan_connolly

OK, we'll talk about it again tonight on FOOTYOLOGY FINAL SIREN, but consider stats. Prior to the pre-finals bye, QF winners won 17/18 prelim finals. Since? This will make it just 4/10. That's a pretty dramatic reversal, no? Surely AFL has to discuss it? #AFLLionsCats #AFLFinals


Rohan Connolly on the case now

Reckon the best and third-best teams got through to the GF. Not worth complaining about.

Everyone wants to change stuff when their team isn't winning.

 

[Ridley]

Reckon the best and third-best teams got through to the GF. Not worth complaining about.

Everyone wants to change stuff when their team isn't winning.

If that’s the case RoCo will be wanting a lot of changes!

 

[DavidSSS]

The argument about the QF winning team having a disadvantage in the prelims is exactly the same as the situation from 1931-1992.. The top team or second that has week one off wins week two and goes straight thought to Gf after another week off. For most of the 60 years that was the preferred path to,a flag.

Great point.

Add to this the finals before VFL Park and the Final 5.

Every team had a week off somewhere along the line.

Week 1: 1st Semi - 3rd v 4th
Week 2: 2nd Semi - 1st v 2nd
Week 3: Preliminary - winner 1st semi v loser 2nd semi
Week 4: Grand Final - winner 2nd semi v winner Preliminary

DS

 

[LeeToRainesToRoach]

If that’s the case RoCo will be wanting a lot of changes!

The Bombers could bounce back right away if the AFL would only drop drug testing.

 

[zippadeee]

I think the umpires are still on the field looking for another Brisbane player to receive a free.

Brisbane were flattered by inconsistent umpiring and Geelong inaccuracy. When the hype doesn’t match the skills you are in trouble. Brisbane and Port had the armchair ride all the way to the Grand Final in the COVID Cup and both choked.
Wouldn’t be surprised to see them drop at least into the bottom half of the eight next season.

Especially port.
They will get a top 6 draw.
The AFL is thinking of a 24 game season.
God help them if they get us, Geelong, Collingwood and WC twice

 

[zippadeee]

Port were presented the cup for finishing on top last night.

*pity in 12 months time no-one will remember who finished on top.

 

[kiwitiger]

That is certainly true now, but hasn't always been magnaminous or charitable.

he has always been willing to talk and put his opinion across but he seems to have made an effort to cut out the sarcasm

 

[22nd Man]

Great point.

Add to this the finals before VFL Park and the Final 5.

Every team had a week off somewhere along the line.

Week 1: 1st Semi - 3rd v 4th
Week 2: 2nd Semi - 1st v 2nd
Week 3: Preliminary - winner 1st semi v loser 2nd semi
Week 4: Grand Final - winner 2nd semi v winner Preliminary

DS

Yes ....under Final Four top 2 had that path open to them, final 5 it was the top team.

 

[MD Jazz]

@rohan_connolly

OK, we'll talk about it again tonight on FOOTYOLOGY FINAL SIREN, but consider stats. Prior to the pre-finals bye, QF winners won 17/18 prelim finals. Since? This will make it just 4/10. That's a pretty dramatic reversal, no? Surely AFL has to discuss it? #AFLLionsCats #AFLFinals


Rohan Connolly on the case now

Good, can’t stand the pre finals bye, it clearly has an impact. Bulldogs would not have won a flag. We would be going for 4 in a row

 

[tigerlove]

Reckon the best and third-best teams got through to the GF. Not worth complaining about.

Everyone wants to change stuff when their team isn't winning.

Let's not forget as well that Port and especially Brisbane played a lot of games at home and had a relatively normal life whilst other teams were in bubbles away from normality and loved ones for a long time. Imo this easily accounted for the 1. 5 to 2 games ahead they both finished on the ladder. I don't think it has much to do with the extra week's break, all to do with who was the better team. In theory, due to the gruelling timetable of the season Port and Brisbane should have been advantaged by the break. They simply weren't good enough.

 

[tigerlove]

he has always been willing to talk and put his opinion across but he seems to have made an effort to cut out the sarcasm

Still has one of those facial expressions you just want to whack.