Who would you want to face week 1:

The Prototype · Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 7:49 pm

It would probably be good if we had North at the 'G first week, if we were to make it.

Big T · Joined: 18 Oct 2003 Location: Torino, Italy

Port in Port.

Jezza · 2023 PREMIERS! Joined: 06 Sep 2010 Location: Ponsford End

If we made the finals I reckon North Melbourne just because of how inconsistent they've been this season. If North produced the kind of football that we witnessed against Hawthorn, Fremantle (in Perth) and Sydney (in Sydney) then I can't see us winning but if we see them produce the kind of football that saw them lose to Carlton, Brisbane, Gold Coast and of course ourselves in round 5 then I think we're a great chance. Also adding to the fact that the game would be played in Melbourne is a big motivator of preferring to play North Melbourne over Port Adelaide in the finals if we end up making the top 8.

I wouldn't be upset to play Port Adelaide even up in South Australia purely because they're so out of form as we speak and look burnt out after a massive start to the season, but there's no doubt that they'd be tougher to play up in Adelaide as opposed to Melbourne. I couldn't bear to play Essendon in the finals and imagine if they beat us again like they did a few weeks ago.

Anyway in saying all of this we need to beat the Eagles today to give ourselves a massive chance in ensuring that we play finals football. I really hope we do everything we can to play finals this year as it's absolutely invaluable for the young players and it creates a culture of finals being the norm amongst the football club. Having finals experience between 2006 to 2009 was hugely beneficial in us winning the flag in 2010 so I don't want to see us not putting in 100% in the last four Home and Away matches this season. Finals football is extremely beneficial to the development of our young side.

watt price tully · Joined: 15 May 2007

think positive · Side By Side Joined: 30 Jun 2005 Location: somewhere

Anyone.

Beats watching 8 other teams

What'sinaname · Joined: 29 May 2010 Location: Living rent free

Port - redemption time. Beat the arseholes in an elimination final at their home ground.

WarrenerraW · Joined: 18 Apr 2008 Location: Melbourne

WarrenerraW · Joined: 18 Apr 2008 Location: Melbourne

Port would be a good battle too but over there. I want them on their own turf and for us to hand them their first finals defeat at their new home. That would be perfect.

qldmagpie67 · Joined: 18 Dec 2008

Can we get a first rd bye in the finals ? Lol well I don't care who we play I just want to make it first then see what happens.
But I'll agree north would be a good match up as I believe they are chokers under pressure.
Port in Adelaide would be a challenge but I think we are capable of winning that too.
Just beat wet toast today and then get 2 more wins over Brions and GWS and let the rest take care of itself.

Presti35 · Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2014 4:17 pm

Would love to get a chance at revenge on Port for last year. To beat them in SA would be fantastic.

But I WOULD LOVE to get a chance at Essendon. Imagine beating them in an elimination final. Oh that would be sweet.

If you're simply asking who the easiest opponent would be, then yes, it's North.

ANNODAM · Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2014 8:13 pm

This thread needs to be banished, we won't be facing anyone!

Seth · Joined: 15 Nov 2000 Location: In the study!

Lock this thread, it won't be happening!

collie dog · Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2014 8:25 pm

It's all academic now mate.

Raw Hammer · Joined: 11 Sep 2008 Location: The Gutter

Williamstown or Port Melbourne.