Who will win the GF?

[bayman]

It can't be a draw.

It can be, then we'd have to do it al over again the week after.

Would we have to repay to get back in? I thought it went to extra time, but if thats the case how about 19's and two's games. Last time Bays 2's were in they stopped game very early- we lost game.

no troy, ian is right if the grand final is a draw we all go back next week & do it again, yes all other finals have extra time but the grand final gets a replay & yes you'd have to pay to get in again

[Pseudo]

Thus far the finals series has been a close one, with 3 matches having a single digit margin, and the greatest margin being 26 points.

This gives me the irrational feeling that the Granny is going to be a blowout. Dogs by 40+ points.

Hey spelly, what have the closest finals series been (in terms of largest margin over all matches) since the final 5 was inaugurated? Including and Excluding the Grand Final?

The lowest highest margin in a final five series was 40 points in 1977 (Glenelg 20.6 vs West 13.8 QF) - Port won the GF by 8 points

Excluding the Grand Final it was in 1997 - 22 points (Port 15.8 vs Norwood 10.16 2SF) - Norwood won the GF by 73 points

1995 was the closest final five series to date - an average margin of 20.17 points.

Excluding the Grand Final the closest final five series is this year - an average margin of 12 points, previously was 14.6 points in 1995.

Thanks spelly, prompt and reliable as always!

[POOLSIDE]

Wedgie I told you last year that you have the team to be there.
Good Luck for the GF!

[POOLSIDE]

Wedgie I told you that your turn wasnt far away!
Good Luck for the GF!

[spell_check]

Thus far the finals series has been a close one, with 3 matches having a single digit margin, and the greatest margin being 26 points.

This gives me the irrational feeling that the Granny is going to be a blowout. Dogs by 40+ points.

Hey spelly, what have the closest finals series been (in terms of largest margin over all matches) since the final 5 was inaugurated? Including and Excluding the Grand Final?

The lowest highest margin in a final five series was 40 points in 1977 (Glenelg 20.6 vs West 13.8 QF) - Port won the GF by 8 points

Excluding the Grand Final it was in 1997 - 22 points (Port 15.8 vs Norwood 10.16 2SF) - Norwood won the GF by 73 points

1995 was the closest final five series to date - an average margin of 20.17 points.

Excluding the Grand Final the closest final five series is this year - an average margin of 12 points, previously was 14.6 points in 1995.

Thanks spelly, prompt and reliable as always!

Always happy to help.

[CENTURION]

CENTRAL WILL WIN & THAT'S THAT.

[BPBRB]

It will be a very difficult task for North to win this week but not impossible. North will need a very good start followed by a consistent 4 quarters, luck re injuries, acurracy and 50/50 umpiring decisions and Centrals not to be on their game or a little off long enough for North to get a reasonable lead and hope they can hold it. If it is warm Centrals fresher legs I think will ultimately get them home coupled by an intimate knowledge of how to play GF's given they appeared in the last bloody 8 of them!

I just hope it is a good contest even if we do lose - not a blow out!

At the end of the day Centrals finished 5 and half games clear on top after 23 rounds and in some ways it would be cruel if they didn't win but as we know GF's can be funny things re favourites and upsets. So I'm hoping for a Roosters win but not expecting it - if that makes sense?

[CENTURION]

WELCOME TO THE REVOLUTION-WE EXIST TO WIN PREMIERSHIPS.

[BenchedEagle]

I think a result under a goal for either them will be great for local footy. Wouldnt hurt too much if North won.

[Pseudo]

WELCOME TO THE REVOLUTION-WE EXIST TO WIN PREMIERSHIPS.

careful, with that sort of arrogance you might be handed a 119-point spanking

[Shirtfront]

North in an upset. 34 points.

[dogfish]

Doggies by 5.

1 point behind with only seconds to go and Lawry releases a long bomb from 65 out.... the siren goes as the ball sails through the big sticks into the all singing all chanting red white and blue cheer squad.....

[am Bays]

Seriously this is earily like the AFL season. One team finishes several games clear of the rest (who are evenly matched) and is clearly a better team than any of the others. Centrals are without doubt the best team in the comp and like Geelong the GF is for tehm to win or lose.

For North to win Centrals have to put in a shocker and North have to play well. I don't think it will be a blowout like the AFL but I'm expecting a six-eight goal win for the Dogs. Too much class and across the paddock compared to North.

[Rooster_cracker]

The ROOSTERS by 17 pts GO U REDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDS.

[Dogwatcher]

Seriously this is earily like the AFL season. One team finishes several games clear of the rest (who are evenly matched) and is clearly a better team than any of the others. Centrals are without doubt the best team in the comp and like Geelong the GF is for tehm to win or lose.

Tassie, I've been thinking the same thing actually...I just can't be confident we'll win.

Also, remember that Geelong's premiership side had the Brownlow medalist, North's side has the Magarey winner....

[woodwt]

I hope its a close game, and not a thrashing like 2004

[MightyEagles]

Going on the form of the last month if North are in front at half time they'll be no chance and if they're behind at half time they'll win.
Rd 23 v Sturt behind by 50pts at one stage
Qual final v Eagles behind by 30pts in shocking conditions in the 3rd qtr
2nd Semi In front of Central at half time, lost.
Prelim Up to 27 pts down at one stage and won.

Wedgie, form means jack s***t on the day! If we come to play, we'll smash ya! If you play your best game, you'll win eventually.

But your only as good as your last game, which is why I went for the draw.

[Wedgie]

But your only as good as your last game,

2 weeks ago an Eagles supporter was telling me you're only as good as your next game, wish you guys would work it out between yas.

PS Centurion, I was joking mate, just like the bloke at the press conference.

[MightyEagles]

But your only as good as your last game,

2 weeks ago an Eagles supporter was telling me you're only as good as your next game, wish you guys would work it out between yas.

PS Centurion, I was joking mate, just like the bloke at the press conference.

It wasn't me.

[Dogwatcher]

Well done Stray Dog - hear your SMS read out on ABC radio's Soapbox!

"Ceeennnnntrallsssss".