Poll
Question:
Who will win
Option 1: Hawks
votes: 35
Option 2: Lions
votes: 10
Comments please feel free to add your margins
Tipping an upset here with Lions winning by 13.
Brisbane to win this one easily...
woops. typo there :P. Hawks to win by 50-60.
Hawks by 7. Really think Brissie will be similar to North of 2013. Super competitive but just falling short in beating the A Grade sides
yeah Hawks by 40+
Hawks by 42.
Hawks conservatively by 60 points. Think they will want to make a statement to start the season.
Hawks by 70
This might be too easy for the Hawks, comfortable win.
Hawks by 50.
Could be closer than some might think, Brisbane won't fall apart as bad as they did in NAB1.
Hawks by 130.
Hawks with half their backline out, thankfully coming up against a fairly weak attack. Brisbane do have a win against Hawthorn at Aurora but in the last three have conceded an average of 122 points while only scoring 63 themselves. I predict a similar outcome with a 9 goal win.
Sorry Ringo Hawks by 38 pts
http://www.hawthornfc.com.au/news/2014-03-11/bupa-recovery-report-two-stars-to-miss-round-1.workstation
Stratton and Sewell ruled out for round 1
Hallahan should play then but don't know if i can fit him in
Quote from: nickstiges on March 10, 2014, 07:44:38 PM
Could be closer than some might think, Brisbane won't fall apart as bad as they did in NAB1.
Hawks by 130.
You're joking right? No way in the world it will be over 50 points.
DP bet anyone?
Quote from: nrich102 on March 11, 2014, 07:02:03 PM
Quote from: nickstiges on March 10, 2014, 07:44:38 PM
Could be closer than some might think, Brisbane won't fall apart as bad as they did in NAB1.
Hawks by 130.
You're joking right? No way in the world it will be over 50 points.
DP bet anyone?
I'm going to assume that was a typo by Nick and that he meant 30 points. :P
Hawks by 60
Quote from: NigeyS on March 11, 2014, 07:16:40 PM
Quote from: nrich102 on March 11, 2014, 07:02:03 PM
Quote from: nickstiges on March 10, 2014, 07:44:38 PM
Could be closer than some might think, Brisbane won't fall apart as bad as they did in NAB1.
Hawks by 130.
You're joking right? No way in the world it will be over 50 points.
DP bet anyone?
I'm going to assume that was a typo by Nick and that he meant 30 points. :P
Nah mate just kidding. Don't mind watching the Lions actually but yeah more like 30 points.
Quote from: kilbluff1985 on March 11, 2014, 05:31:13 PM
Hallahan should play then but don't know if i can fit him in
Langford has more of a chance playing IMO and if both get named is the more likely one to stay and cement his spot in our team. Outstanding preseason!
Lions by 10000
In all seriousness though, Hawks by 23
Hawks by a lot id say Hawks by 77
http://www.lions.com.au/news/2014-03-19/hawks-missing-stars
"THE HAWKS will be without seven premiership players for their season opener against Brisbane on Saturday but defender Grant Birchall says the side has the depth to cover the missing stars.
Ben Stratton and Brad Sewell won't play due to hamstring injuries sustained two weeks ago, Brian Lake and Cyril Rioli are suspended, Brent Guerra and Max Bailey have retired while Lance Franklin departed for Sydney under free agency rules."
Something for those who are considering huge margins to consider together with the fact there will be a minimal change to Brisbane's line up that finished the season strongly.
Dont think any of those outs will bother us at all. Hawks by 60 ;)
Yeah tipping the hawks by about 10 goals.
Although Brissy could be anything this year so hopefully they put up a good fight!
Quote from: Toga on March 19, 2014, 12:05:14 PM
Yeah tipping the hawks by about 10 goals.
Although Brissy could be anything this year so hopefully they put up a good fight!
Yes Toga - our first aim this year I believe would be to avoid the blowouts we had last year and keep our % closer to 100 and that imo given our draw which is recognised as hardest in the comp would be a pass mark for Leppa in first year.
Hawks by 36
Good to see the Lions blooding some youngsters in Aish & Taylor. Can't wait to see how our Redlegs boy does, go Aishy!
Quote from: Toga on March 20, 2014, 08:41:27 PM
Good to see the Lions blooding some youngsters in Aish & Taylor. Can't wait to see how our Redlegs boy does, go Aishy!
Timmy O from the Bays making his debut. 8)
Didn't even realise! Some SANFL rep in this game!
Quote from: Toga on March 20, 2014, 10:50:51 PM
Didn't even realise! Some SANFL rep in this game!
Poppy from Norwood and Redden from Glenelg too. ;)
Who else? Mayes, Wanganeen, Burgoyne...I think that's about it.
You are forgetting the Lions current Best and Fairest Joel Patful who was recruited from Norwood. Also Justin Clarke who was recruited from North Adelaide. Just to add another 2.
Should have guessed they'd be more. So that's 10/44 players.
SA Great. :D
Hawks by 220. :P
Come at me Ringo and Nate.
yeah I don't think this will be pretty for the Lions. Hawks just too good.
Hawks by 73
hoping the Lions do show some fight though and hopefully it's not that big of a blow out
As I said earlier think this will be much closer than a lot of you think. Brisbane may surprise and win but if Hawks win would not be surprised if Margin is less than 30 points.
I wouldn't be suprised if Brisbane sucked as usual :P
Quote from: Vinny on March 20, 2014, 11:58:57 PM
I wouldn't be suprised if Brisbane sucked as usual :P
How did Carlton go again? They beat Port, right? Oh wait...
meant to be raining according to google might help Brisbane a little
Quote from: kilbluff1985 on March 21, 2014, 10:40:47 PM
meant to be raining according to google might help Brisbane a little
Only 10% chance of rain and the wind is meant to die down in the arvo. Hoping the conditions will be okay.
I have got loads of players in this--
Gunsten Mitchell suckling
Luenburger rockliff and Hanley
Would like 600 points from the game does anyone have any info on these guys should they do well?
600 would be par from those 6
I can't see Brisbane getting within 40, unless there is a miracle
Hawthorn by 47.5
Brisbane with their first step towards the spoon ;)
4:40pm? Really AFL?
Yeah what a crap time for a game. Should be starting now!
yeah it's bs most would rather a 2pm start so we can have a break between games
Seriously feel for you boys on the East coast. I'm struggling to wait to 1:40 for the game.
Went to put a few bob on L Shiels for highest disposal winner, not even there ::) They got Grant Birchell @ $7 thouhgh ::)
Quote from: tbagrocks on March 22, 2014, 02:14:34 PM
Went to put a few bob on L Shiels for highest disposal winner, not even there ::) They got Grant Birchell @ $7 thouhgh ::)
SB have him in Group 2 man. Jump on
I don't know man, Clarkson might troll everybody by making him tag Hanley/Rich
Not worth taking that chance for $3.50 in an 8 horse field
Hawks 129 - 63 Brisbane
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No changes to either side. Derick Wanganeen (HAW) and Lewis Taylor (BL) are the starting subs. #AFLFantasy #AFLHawksLions
Ok which of the pranksters voted for Brissy ;D
Hawks by 67 ..Going to be interesting to see how many goals Brisbane can put up on the score board.
I need to put some $ on rocky for brownlow before he gets 3 votes today, but don't really have $ to spare.
No surprise in either sub tbh.
Quote from: Nails on March 22, 2014, 03:17:25 PM
I need to put some $ on rocky for brownlow before he gets 3 votes today, but don't really have $ to spare.
Is dat your way of asking for a loan :o...lemme see that collateral son! ;)
Still going to go Taylor over JKH, who I think will be the sub as well anyway, but I think Taylor has much more upside
Quote from: roti on March 22, 2014, 03:21:12 PM
Still going to go Taylor over JKH, who I think will be the sub as well anyway, but I think Taylor has much more upside
I ditched JHK for Merret last night, time will tell.
Already have Taylor in Middle
Roughly or Gunston for the most goals kicked? i'll say Roughy 5 and Gunston 4
Put Taylor in my Rd 2 AF about an hour ago. Might need to reassess again.
Not a prankster Grufflez as I seriously believe Brisbane can match it with the Hawks Today. If I was a betting man I would be taking the $9.50.
Brisbane by 2 points
Quote from: Ringo on March 22, 2014, 03:27:24 PM
Not a prankster Grufflez as I seriously believe Brisbane can match it with the Hawks Today. If I was a betting man I would be taking the $9.50.
Being a Cats man i hope your right!
Quote from: GoLions16 on March 21, 2014, 09:42:37 AM
Quote from: Vinny on March 20, 2014, 11:58:57 PM
I wouldn't be suprised if Brisbane sucked as usual :P
How did Carlton go again? They beat Port, right? Oh wait...
Speaking of Port iv got then penciled in at 6th or 7th this year....Adelaide,Carlton,West Coast,Brisbane won't make the 8 i predict
Quote from: Grufflez on March 22, 2014, 04:13:05 PM
Quote from: GoLions16 on March 21, 2014, 09:42:37 AM
Quote from: Vinny on March 20, 2014, 11:58:57 PM
I wouldn't be suprised if Brisbane sucked as usual :P
How did Carlton go again? They beat Port, right? Oh wait...
Speaking of Port iv got then penciled in at 6th or 7th this year....Adelaide,Carlton,West Coast,Brisbane won't make the 8 i predict
Lions are a top 4 certainty.
Expecting a closer game than most expect today. Hawks to win by 30 or less
If Brisbane are still in it at 3/4 time, then I'm a happy viewer
I think more accurately - Lions CAN win but Hawks probably will. :'(
Go Lions! and for us old blokes that can't let go ..... Carn the 'roys!!!
AF: Hodge, Suckling, Langford, Gunston
DT: Mitchell, Suckling, McEvoy
Fingers crossed.
Make or break in SC five players on field
Quote from: shaker on March 22, 2014, 04:33:12 PM
Make or break in SC five players on field
Same here with 6
Need a big day from McEvoy and Mitchel. Have them in all games.
Gunston in DT I think as well as a "unique". Got Suckling in SC and DT but not AF.
Rocky ;D
ROCKLIFF WHAT R U DOING TAGGING OMFG but thanks for that goal.... AND WHY WOULD YOU TAG MITCHELL R U TRYING TO SABOTAGE ME Hanley do something
get in their faces Rocky ;D
Rockliff tagging I think its time that Brisbane were investigated for tanking.
Is gunsten trying to get smothered does he know you can kick OVER a player?
Timmmmmmmy. :D
What's Roughy doing?
Happy rocky is doing well but not happy that its at the peril of mitchell
After 10 mins Langford is on 1 DT point made up of 1 hit out.
Rockliff tagging Mitchell, not good for my fantasy sides, as I've got both. ::)
Surely this is Brownies last season... :( Can he even run?
Superfooty stats saying McEvoy 6 HO's vs Luey's 1 HO's
Roughy didn't look good when he went down then. Back up now, so hopefully it's all good.
Hanley touch it and roughy hurt his ankle btw guys looks sore
Quote from: Grufflez on March 22, 2014, 05:00:06 PM
Superfooty stats saying McEvoy 6 HO's vs Luey's 1 HO's
>:(
Kick it gunsten comon do me proud urghhh fine then just miss it
Rocky tagging and up to 10 disposals :)
40sc for rocky already
TBH I do not think Rocky is really tagging Mitchell think it is a run with role which Rocky is dominating atm.
Langford starting to find the ball 2 possies WOOT
2 tackles 2clearances 2 IS50 1RB50
Rocky isn't tagging. He is just getting into the face of Mitchell.
What role is Shiels playing? is he playing on Hanley or Rich?
Collingwood had a good first quarter too.... ;D
Seriously though, Hawthorn not quite as crisp on attack as 2013 yet. A few new guys and changed roles. Might take a few weeks to get cranking to full speed
Quote from: Grufflez on March 22, 2014, 05:14:17 PM
What role is Shiels playing? is he playing on Hanley or Rich?
Playing half forward on the wing on the left side of the oval in the first quarter and taking whoever is hbf which has rotated through rich, golby etc. Not really on the ball which is worrying for the shiels owners like myself :/
Quote from: Spite on March 22, 2014, 05:17:19 PM
Quote from: Grufflez on March 22, 2014, 05:14:17 PM
What role is Shiels playing? is he playing on Hanley or Rich?
Playing half forward on the wing on the left side of the oval in the first quarter and taking whoever is hbf which has rotated through rich, golby etc. Not really on the ball which is worrying for the shiels owners like myself :/
Thanks for the Info :)
Rocky played forward the whole quarter :( Brisbane look much better with him on the ball
Quote from: Spite on March 22, 2014, 05:17:19 PM
Quote from: Grufflez on March 22, 2014, 05:14:17 PM
What role is Shiels playing? is he playing on Hanley or Rich?
Playing half forward on the wing on the left side of the oval in the first quarter and taking whoever is hbf which has rotated through rich, golby etc. Not really on the ball which is worrying for the shiels owners like myself :/
Going well now 8)
Is Rockliff injured or something? hasn't scored yet this quarter :o
I must have the worst picking skills or something every gun i get in just seems to have there worst game when put in my team :/
Come on Smitch, pick up!
Got in Shiels in RDT. :)
Gunsten. Lift and kick a bag next quarter all right..... I SAID ALL RIGHT
Gunsten"ok wallace i lift and score 45 points in the next quarter with 3 goals"
GOOD ABOUT FLOWERING TIME YOU DID SOMETHING
(This is what i do while watching footy)
Rockliff tagging Mitchell and as Rocky dominated in the first quarter, Hawks sent Mitchell deep back, so he kept Rocky out of the game, which is flowering terrible for my SC. I don't understand why you'd put your best player on Mitchell.
Haha completely forgot I had harwood as a placeholder backmen in RDT, thats not going too well for me.
Quote from: JROO8 on March 22, 2014, 06:07:10 PM
Rockliff tagging Mitchell and as Rocky dominated in the first quarter, Hawks sent Mitchell deep back, so he kept Rocky out of the game, which is flowering terrible for my SC. I don't understand why you'd put your best player on Mitchell.
Because that best player has probably got the best skills to keep one of their best players quiet? :P
Quote from: JROO8 on March 22, 2014, 06:07:10 PM
Rockliff tagging Mitchell and as Rocky dominated in the first quarter, Hawks sent Mitchell deep back, so he kept Rocky out of the game, which is flowering terrible for my SC. I don't understand why you'd put your best player on Mitchell.
Usually because your best player isn't as good as mitchell :P
Quote from: Toga on March 22, 2014, 06:08:20 PM
Quote from: JROO8 on March 22, 2014, 06:07:10 PM
Rockliff tagging Mitchell and as Rocky dominated in the first quarter, Hawks sent Mitchell deep back, so he kept Rocky out of the game, which is flowering terrible for my SC. I don't understand why you'd put your best player on Mitchell.
Because that best player has probably got the best skills to keep one of their best players quiet? :P
Quote from: Spite on March 22, 2014, 06:08:37 PM
Quote from: JROO8 on March 22, 2014, 06:07:10 PM
Rockliff tagging Mitchell and as Rocky dominated in the first quarter, Hawks sent Mitchell deep back, so he kept Rocky out of the game, which is flowering terrible for my SC. I don't understand why you'd put your best player on Mitchell.
Usually because your best player isn't as good as mitchell :P
They need Rocky in the mids though ;)
*Your fantasy team(s) need Rocky in the mids I daresay... :P
So Shiels is tagging but has 71 at half-time?
:o
Quote from: Toga on March 22, 2014, 06:12:48 PM
*Your fantasy team(s) need Rocky in the mids I daresay... :P
Haha, yeah that's right 8)
Quote from: Danzac on March 22, 2014, 06:17:54 PM
So Shiels is tagging but has 71 at half-time?
:o
Got him in AF and DT so pretty happy so far :)
oh how I hate you Dwayne Russell
haha well played Rocky
C'mon Brisbane, give up ffs.
Anyone watching live whats gunsten up to is he even touching just left the house so cant watch it also whats suckling up to
Shiels ;D
Ricciuto on McEvoy: his hands have improved over the summer.
must have never watched him when he played for us
Ruh roh
Quote from: Daniel123 on March 22, 2014, 06:30:01 PM
Anyone watching live whats gunsten up to is he even touching just left the house so cant watch it also whats suckling up to
Hodgey and Langford gunning it this quarter. Gunner not gunning it.
go Lions! I gave you no chance. prove me wrong!
Quote from: Mr.Craig on March 22, 2014, 06:38:31 PM
Hodgey and Langford gunning it this quarter. Gunner not gunning it.
Has gunsten touch it this quarter
Hopefully this isnt a telling sign for gunstens future need him to lift or will be sideways to zorko who is looking fit
Langford looks like a future good 'un, he tries his butt off in contests
Quote from: Daniel123 on March 22, 2014, 06:45:57 PM
Quote from: Mr.Craig on March 22, 2014, 06:38:31 PM
Hodgey and Langford gunning it this quarter. Gunner not gunning it.
Has gunsten touch it this quarter
No Gunsten has not touched it because there is no such player. Get his name right, it's not hard ;)
Quote from: Honey Badger on March 22, 2014, 06:54:01 PM
Quote from: Daniel123 on March 22, 2014, 06:45:57 PM
Quote from: Mr.Craig on March 22, 2014, 06:38:31 PM
Hodgey and Langford gunning it this quarter. Gunner not gunning it.
Has gunsten touch it this quarter
No Gunsten has not touched it because there is no such player. Get his name right, it's not hard ;)
Playing more like Gunsten than GunsTON. ... ... ... please pay it
Weird that he is 0 and 3 tonight so far. Usually the most reliable kick for goal out there. So don't worry about his lowish score tonight, soon he will be turning those behinds in to goals and then everyone will be happy :)
There we go. As I type that last post he scores a goal :)
GunstOn finally starting to move ...a little
Junk it up Jack.
Zorko has done well - perhaps he will shake off the second year blues and be a gun this year?
Shiels owners would be happy too
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on March 22, 2014, 07:14:15 PM
Zorko has done well - perhaps he will shake off the Michael Voss blues and be a gun this year?
fixed
If the Zork plays on the ball next week it'll be awfully difficult to keep him away from my team.
Gunston out of the holster and firing.
Quote from: batt on March 22, 2014, 07:16:03 PM
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on March 22, 2014, 07:14:15 PM
Zorko has done well - perhaps he will shake off the Michael Voss blues and be a gun this year?
fixed
If the Zork plays on the ball next week it'll be awfully difficult to keep him away from my team.
Haha touche'
It was between Titch and Zorko for me, I knew I wanted one of those mid type players in my team. Ended up going Titch so cant complain, but Caddy/Higgins to Zorko will be an easy trade later in the year
Forgot to put Emergency on Leuy in SC. Looks like Real DT is my game this year...
Punky with five straight. Hopefully a sign he has turned his goal kicking around.
Brisbane :'(
A bit of rust coming off in this second half. A bit of coast-to-coast action. Me likey
First year i have spent money on a ruck chose burger and this is how he thanks me wow! Disappointing
Tipping brisbane from here
Quote from: Daniel123 on March 22, 2014, 07:23:07 PM
First year i have spent money on a ruck chose burger and this is how he thanks me wow! Disappointing
Unlucky - exactly why I have just gone for the el cheapo Hickey - too hard to tell who the gun rucks will be this year, will upgrade Hickey later in year once the top rucks are visible
I would have gone Big Boy around that price, especially when I saw Trent West named. I tried to convince my mate to get Leuenberger out of his team for that reason, he thought he would back him in, even though it looks like he could spend more time up forward and sharing ruck duties.
Not a particularly awesome game for my fantasy teams but it's the 4 points that really matter. :)
Started with Breust the last two seasons waiting for the breakout. Haven't got him this year. >:(
Quote from: tbagrocks on March 22, 2014, 02:14:34 PM
Went to put a few bob on L Shiels for highest disposal winner, not even there ::) They got Grant Birchell @ $7 thouhgh ::)
Turns out $7 was good value :P
Quote from: Danzac on March 22, 2014, 12:26:57 PM
I can't see Brisbane getting within 40, unless there is a miracle
Hawthorn by 47.5
Brisbane with their first step towards the spoon ;)
Wow should have put money where my mouth was haha
Rocky probably burn a lot of people this week considering his price and expectations. Spent tons of ton up forward after smashing the first quarter in a defensive role on Mitchell. New coach yet the burn still looks the same.
Birch with a nice 120 and Langford on bench with a solid 77.
Quote from: Mat0369 on March 22, 2014, 07:41:02 PM
Rocky probably burn a lot of people this week considering his price and expectations. Spent tons of ton up forward after smashing the first quarter in a defensive role on Mitchell. New coach yet the burn still looks the same.
You think hes worth hes keep of flick him to cotch or Watson or Libba etc
6 of my guns played for a mere 493 today NOT IMPRESSED BOYS
You gotta back him in and just hope the coach doesn't get him to tag all season. If Raines comes in you would expect him to have a more offensive role in the side. He also showed you exactly what he is capable of in the first quarter. I would have started with Jobe ahead of him but I wouldn't be bringing in Cotchin or Libba on 1 game
Not a good game for me. Rock 95, Mitch 84, Langford 77 (benched instead of McD) and Suckling 72.
Quote from: Mat0369 on March 22, 2014, 07:46:42 PM
You gotta back him in and just hope the coach doesn't get him to tag all season. If Raines comes in you would expect him to have a more offensive role in the side. He also showed you exactly what he is capable of in the first quarter. I would have started with Jobe ahead of him but I wouldn't be bringing in Cotchin or Libba on 1 game
Talking about Rocky right? Why would you trade out a premium after one game? Surely Leppitch wouldn't waste him tagging every week? Has the whole footy world gone crazy? Round one does this every year.
But I love it! Haha!
Interesting - Down on Rocky but very few down on Mitchell who scored less. How many noticed that Mitchell drew Rocky further back after the first quarter an obvious decision made at 1/4 time.
From a Brisbane perspective very encouraging signs for the year. Couple of observations though
1. We still can niot buy a free kick Favoured Hawthorn 18-12 and still yet to win a free kick count when McInerney is an umpire. I observed at lease 5 free kicks in the third and last quarters that should have been paid but were not.
2. Kicking has not improved - We are still very wayward with shots on goal. A couple missed in third quarter were crucial when we may have been in front.
Quote from: no eye deer on March 22, 2014, 07:51:52 PM
Talking about Rocky right? Why would you trade out a premium after one game? Surely Leppitch wouldn't waste him tagging every week? Has the whole footy world gone crazy? Round one does this every year.
But I love it! Haha!
Yup, was in response to this
Quote from: Daniel123 on March 22, 2014, 07:45:31 PM
You think hes worth hes keep of flick him to cotch or Watson or Libba etc
Quote from: Ringo on March 22, 2014, 08:18:21 PM
Interesting - Down on Rocky but very few down on Mitchell who scored less. How many noticed that Mitchell drew Rocky further back after the first quarter an obvious decision made at 1/4 time.
There are 2 reasons for this is that
1. Rockliff is picked as a premium mid and you want him pushing a 110+ average at his price, Mitchell on the other hand would have been picked as a defender. Most premo defenders in years past averaged around the 100 mark, both were about 15 points off that marker but that leads to my next point
2. Rockliff spent tons of time up forward and was tagging. One of the major crosses against Rockliff as a mid only the last couple of seasons was the amount of time spent up forward effecting his scores. Most of that time spent down forward was in a defensive role which is not very SC friendly so I can see why people would be down on his performance compared to Mitchell. I can't see him tagging Selwood next week and you would expect him to spend most of the game in the middle against the Cats, but if he does play that role again a lot of people would be spewing they picked him.
i think Mitchell took Rocky down into defense not that Rocky chose/Was told to player there pretty annoying cost me some $$
I'm now considering trading Rocky to Barlow, do you think he'll keep tagging? Did JL say anything in the press conference about him?
Flower, what a shower fantasy game. I hope the coaches have a long hard look at themselves >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
:'(