by valleys07 » Fri Sep 13, 2013 11:09 pm
Congratulations to Geelong. 31 scoring shots to 20 shows why they finished 2nd and we are still a fair way off from challenging for a top 4 position- It takes a lot of work and experience to get up there and Hinkley's mantra probably held true in the end, we got what we deserved.
Super proud of Port none the less. I would have spat drink in your face had you said to me at the start of the year we would make the semi finals, and this is invaluable experience for a young group that is desperate to get to great things.
Our young kids in Wingard and Wines will be jets, but just need that extra bit of experience to take them to the next level. I think tonight showed our best is certainly good enough to challenge the best, but still a little off beating genuine top 4 sides across 4 quarters. Our need imo for a 2nd key forward over the off season is absolutely critical to our progression in 2014 and beyond. Schultz is a great player but to beat the likes of Lonergan, Taylor and co, you need some help.
The AFL world has one hell of a preliminary final next weekend. 2 Goliath sides taking on each other for a spot in the big one. In the end- footy will be the winner as this is the match up that everybody has been craving.
Bring on 2014. We are Port Adelaide.
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