Grand Final 2008 - All posts here

Xavi6

Geelong Cats v Hawthorn Hawks

Thoughts folks?

Predictions -

One Cold Hand - Cats by 12
Xavi6 - Cats by 25
bruschi - Cats by 17
Brian017 - Hawks by 6
Neil1984 - Cats by 17
Traq - Cats by 24

bruschi

Hawthorn Hawks

looking for a good game. should get it. hawks are a tough (borderline!) team. They hit hard and they play a traditional style game with good movement and big targets up front.

Geelong are tough as nails too tho, and midfield is their key. If Bartel, Corey, Selwood, Ablett and Lyng get an upperhand, they will make bits of the Hawks. But they have good players like Mitchell, Hodge, Rioli who can match up to the midfielders and give them a run for their money.

I think the cats have enough to win, but Buddy is due a good game after a bad one Saturday, and no better place to do it than a grand final. Great to see Crawford get to a final too in what could be his last game.

justdoit

Hawthorn Hawks

Any ideas if this is going to be shown on TG4 or Setanta Irelans, and if so, what (Irish) time?

Cheers

the hunter

the cats to take it again ....:D

bruschi

Hawthorn Hawks

AFL GRAND FINAL:

Live on Setanta Sports 2
and Eurosport 2,
Saturday 4.30am


Repeated on Setanta Sports 2 at noon and Sunday 6pm on Eurosport 2.

Highlights Monday Evening 7pm on Setanta Sports 2, and Wednesday night 11pm on TG4



Sorry for the big letters, its just I know that people are gooing to log on here and ask, what time is the game on, what channel is it on, so now its easy to see!:pac:

I checked TG4 and it doesnt seem to be live on that, nor is it on Sky Sports.

Brian017

It's not live on Eurosport, is it?

Really looking forward to this. We could be in for a cracker ala 2005 and 2006. The two best teams in the AFL at the moment, and both worthy Grand Finalists. Should be better than last years borefest. Don't ask me why but, if the Hawks can be within a goal at 3-Quarter-Time I think they wiil nick it in the last terms. Either way the Cats will have to earn this one not like last year.

I'll be up at 5am on Saturday in time for the 5:30am first bounce; will be a long day but it'll be worth it. Enjoy it folks, could have a classic on our hands hopefully

justdoit

Hawthorn Hawks

The Woolshed reckon they're showing it at 10.30. Presumably it's recorded but could give a few extra hours kip and, given it's GF day, that seems like a pretty reasonable time to crack open a few frosty ones...

Spud83

Hmm I even have a nice crate of Carlton cold at at home. Might throw a few in the fridge and enjoy this at twelve.

bruschi

Hawthorn Hawks

alanmurphy83 wrote: »

Hmm I even have a nice crate of Carlton cold at at home. Might throw a few in the fridge and enjoy this at twelve.

bastard! can you get Carlton in Ireland?

stevensi

YOu sure can. You can also pick up Crown and VB but still trying to find a place where they sell Boags or Cascade!

bruschi

Hawthorn Hawks

stevensi wrote: »

YOu sure can. You can also pick up Crown and VB but still trying to find a place where they sell Boags or Cascade!

damn! so what fine establishment sells this great liquor?

Wouldnt mind stocking the fridge with a carton of Carlton Draught!


and back on topic, looks like Paul Chapman will be fit for Saturday. Big plus for Geelong. It could be a nasty opening few minutes tho, I reckon Hawthorns middle men are going to hit hard and early and try stop the Cats running game.

_blank_

I've seen Boags in O'Briens bottle shops.

Boca

bruschi wrote: »

bastard! can you get Carlton in Ireland?

you can also get SA's finest, Coopers ... O'Briens stock it

Spud83

Molloys in Nutgrove, Rathfarnham, Dublin had a special at the weekend.

6 bottles for €6. I couldn't turn that down so picked up a case. VB was €2.50 a bottle.

bruschi

Hawthorn Hawks

alanmurphy83 wrote: »

Molloys in Nutgrove, Rathfarnham, Dublin had a special at the weekend.

6 bottles for €6. I couldn't turn that down so picked up a case. VB was €2.50 a bottle.

Jaysus! Nearly worth the 150 mile round trip to pick up a load of them!

and here's something to get people in the mood, the 89 final between both clubs, remembered for many reason, not least, because of the dirtiness of it all.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mc6118yATwc

One Cold Hand

Hawthorn Hawks

Why would ANYONE want to pay money for Carlton Draught?!

bruschi

Hawthorn Hawks

One Cold Hand wrote: »

Why would ANYONE want to pay money for Carlton Draught?!

coz its made from beer!

whats your drink of choice OCH?



and on GF related matters, Wojinski (sp) is the cat unlucky to lose his final spot to Chapman. Must be a serious kick in the hole to lose out on a spot in the week before the final.

One Cold Hand

Hawthorn Hawks

Coopers! It's made from pale ale!

Had an idea: does everyone wanna pick a winner and a margin and whoever is closest wins? Or feel free to suggest a better format.

I'll go for Cats by 12 points.

And remember, it's just for fun!

Xavi6

Hawthorn Hawks

Yeah ok. I'll edit the OP with people's predictions.

I'll say Cats by 25

bruschi

Hawthorn Hawks

head says Cats by 17.

heart says Hawks by 7

Xavi6

Hawthorn Hawks

Well that's not much feckin use! Which is it?

bruschi

Hawthorn Hawks

Xavi6 wrote: »

Well that's not much feckin use! Which is it?

sorry!:(

always have to go with the head over heart.

One-eyed Demon

hey guys, does anyone know of any grand final parties in dublin?...or does anyone here have setanta 2 and is willing to let a few aussies into their lounge room at 5 in the morning??!! we can't even contemplate watching a delay at the woolshed!

Xavi6

Hawthorn Hawks

Poll added

Brian017

I have a odd feeling theres going to be a mini-upset, I'm going to go with the Hawks by less than 6 pts.

Hawthorn Hawks

I've watched 2 games this year, and both involved Geelong, so in my ignorance Ill go with them and just to sound like I know something (which I dont) Ill say theyll win by 17!

Xavi6

Hawthorn Hawks

You just copied me ya bollox!

Hawthorn Hawks

No, I said by 17, which was the number that came up when i planted the pen down on a calendar!! :pac:

Traq

Hawthorn Hawks

Just in from the pub now & there's a great buzz in the city tonight! I reckon it'll be a tight game tomorrow but the cats will win by about 24. Would love to see the hawks win it for Crawford though.

PS. Was at the grand final parade today, the crowd there was unreal, apparently 70,000 were down at it today!

Xavi6

Hawthorn Hawks

There's footy on all night on Channel Seven

Bastards just showed the 2005 Grand Final :mad:

Some effort by Leapin Leo Barry though.

atilladehun

Come On Hawks! up by one at the moment. What a great day for the final. Went to the Semi lat week, it was too easy. Glad this one has started off more competitive.