AFL 2011 Finals Series

[Tay_]

Well, even if the hawks kicked straight in the first quarter I don't think that would have won them the game. I didn't see Buddy's injury but heard it was a pretty ugly. Although I was teasing my bro about it last night, I do hope buddy pulls up well. He's an awesome player and would be a shame if the game lost him for a long period of time.

Now hopefully I'll see Collingwood lose today

You're right, Geelong's midfield was better and they wanted the ball more. Seeing Collingwood lose would be gold

[carol_au]

PURE GOLD Tay.. Go the Eagles!!!! .. .. I'm with you Submission..... Eagles all the way!

[carol_au]

They lost ..but they did well!!! It's still a wide open finals.

[Tay_]

They lost ..but they did well!!! It's still a wide open finals.

Yes, their likely opponent now will be Carlton next Saturday in Perth.

[Tay_]

Second Semi-Final

Hawthorn v Sydney at the MCG, Friday 16th September 7.45pm

First Semi-Final

West Coast v Carlton at Patersons Stadium, Saturday 17th September 5.50pm local time

[carol_au]

Wouldn't it be amazing (and devastating for the Melbournites amongst you all) if it ended up another Sydney West Coast Grand Final

[Tay_]

Wouldn't it be amazing (and devastating for the Melbournites amongst you all) if it ended up another Sydney West Coast Grand Final

lol talk about highly improbable

[carol_au]

Be warned.... Improbable is not impossible .. and well.. number 2 son arrives in two weeks.. we need another Eagles win so they can play another final here.. two finals would be perfect

[Tay_]

Charges Laid:

Sam Mitchell, Hawthorn, has been charged with a first offence for making negligent contact with an umpire (Chris Donlon) during the second quarter of the second qualifying final between Hawthorn and the Geelong Cats, played at the MCG on Friday September 9, 2011.

In summary he can accept a $900 sanction with an early plea.

A first offence for making negligent contact with an umpire is a $1200 sanction. A early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to $900.

Dean Polo, St Kilda, has been charged with a first offence for making negligent contact with an umpire (Ray Chamberlain) during the second quarter of the second elimination final between St Kilda and the Sydney Swans, played at Etihad Stadium on Saturday September 10, 2011.

In summary he can accept a $900 sanction with an early plea.

A first offence for making negligent contact with an umpire is a $1200 sanction. A early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to $900.

Other Incidents Assessed:

The match day report against Hawthorn's Jordan Lewis for engaging in rough conduct against Geelong's Joel Selwood during the second quarter of Friday's match was assessed. After speaking to the umpire and viewing all available footage, the panel determined that there was no forceful high contact made and the bumping action was not unreasonable in the circumstance. No further action was taken.

Contact between Collingwood's Sharrod Wellingham and West Coast's Mark LeCras from the third quarter of Saturday's match was assessed. After viewing all available footage and obtaining a medical report from West Coast, it was the view of the panel that the force used was below that required to constitute a reportable offence. No further action was taken.

Contact between Collingwood's Sharrod Wellingham and West Coast's Beau Waters from the third quarter of Saturday's match was assessed. It was the view of the panel that, after viewing all available footage and receiving a medical report from West Coast, the majority of contact was made to the body. The high contact that was made was below the force required to constitute a reportable offence. No further action was taken.

Contact between the Sydney Swans' Shane Mumford and St Kilda's Ben McEvoy from the fourth quarter of Saturday's match was assessed. Mumford's action was seen as a legitimate attempt to spoil the ball and was not seen as a striking motion. No further action was taken.

Contact between Carlton's Jeremy Laidler and Essendon's David Hille from the first quarter of Sunday's match was assessed. After viewing all available footage and receiving a medical report from Essendon, the panel determined that the majority of contact was made to player Hille's shoulder, with minimal high contact. The force used for the high contact was below that required to constitute a reportable offence. No further action was taken.

Contact between Carlton's Jeremy Laidler and Essendon's Jake Melksham from the third quarter of Sunday's match was assessed. After viewing all available footage, it was determined that Laidler and Melksham were coming from opposite directions in pursuit of a loose ball. Carlton player Marc Murphy takes the ball ahead of Melksham as Laidler comes to the contest. The pair meet front-on, the action was not seen as a bumping action and the panel determined the high contact was accidental and was not unreasonable in the circumstances. No further action was taken

https://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarti...7/default.aspx

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What?

[Tay_]

HAWTHORN forward Lance Franklin has joined his teammates on the training track on Thursday morning and Hawks coach Alastair Clarkson says he will be named for Friday night's semi final against the Sydney Swans.

The Coleman medallist hyper-extended his knee during last week's 31-point loss to Geelong, and had previously been rated only an outside chance of being fit to face the Swans.

But, wearing long leggings that concealed any potential strapping on the knee, Franklin completed the team's warm-up on the MCG before doing goal-kicking practice for the remainder of the session.

Clarkson said the star's prospects of playing had improved as the week progressed.

"One thing we will be certain of is he's not going to go out there if he's under any risk at all, so we'll determine that over the next 24 hours," Clarkson said.

"But at this stage we're expecting him to play.

"His progress over the course of the week has been unbelievable.

"He's just got a really positive attitude, and that's put him in some sort of chance to play."

Ruckman Max Bailey, subbed out of the Cats clash with a sore calf, also took part in the light session and moved freely.

Clarkson said the 24 year-old's battle with in-form Swans big man Shane Mumford shaped as crucial to Hawthorn's chances of winning, after they were beaten out of the centre by Brad Ottens and the Geelong midfield last week.

"The ruck contest will be really important," Clarkson said.

"Mumford gives them first look at the footy, and their contested balls and clearances are up high in the competition, so that's going to be a key part of the game.

"It was an area that we were OK in last week against Geelong, but when you play against the Cats and indeed against sides like Sydney in finals, you need to be outstanding in that area.

"We weren't consistent enough in our application over four quarters last week.

"There were two periods of the game, one at the start of the second quarter and one of the end of the third quarter against the Cats that cost us the game.

"We'll need to make sure we play four quarters."

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsartic...9/default.aspx

[Tay_]

First Preliminary Final

Collingwood v Hawthorn at the MCG, Friday 23rd September 7.45pm

Second Preliminary Final

Geelong v West Coast at the MCG, Saturday 24th September 2.20pm

[Tay_]

THE AFL wishes to advise the Match Review Panel has reviewed the weekend’s matches. No charges were laid:

Other incidents assessed

Contact between Hawthorn’s Jordan Lewis and the Sydney Swans’ Ben McGlynn from the first quarter of Friday’s match was assessed. The panel said the ball was loose with players Lewis and McGlynn both with their eyes on the ball in a bid to win possession. It was the view of the panel that both players made a legitimate attempt to win the ball and neither player had any realistic alternative in the circumstances. No further action was taken.

Contact between Carlton’s Andrew Carrazzo and West Coast’s Daniel Kerr from the first quarter of Saturday’s match was assessed. Carrazzo makes contact with player Kerr as the ball was being prepared to be kicked back into play after a score. A free kick was paid to player Kerr at the time and, after viewing all available footage and receiving a medical report from the West Coast Football Club, the panel determined the force used was below that required to constitute a reportable offence. No further action was taken.

[sUbMiTa]

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[Sammi]

Is footy on live tomorrow night?? Who are you all tipping?

[SuBMiSSioN]

^Yes. I want Hawthorn to lose tomorrow, and then see the Pies get smashed in the grand final by the Cats.

Or maybe it's the Hawks I wanna see get smashed in the finals? Oh the pain it's causing me!

[SammerTX]

Hawks don't lose Grand Finals.

[SuBMiSSioN]

Ok, you've just made my decision a lot easier. Definitely wanna see the Hawks get smashed in the GF.

[SammerTX]

And the Carlton sore loser train keeps running behind schedule.