So... for the Swans to finish top 2....

[dawson]

Or Geelong if Freo win and Lions beat Cats (which is not as far fetched as it initially seems, Brisbane usually play well against them)

Down at Skilled?

[ugg]

Down at Skilled?

They should have won it last year if Lester had taken his time.

AFL Tables - Geelong v Brisbane Lions - Sat, 31-Aug-2013 2:10 PM - Match Stats

[dawson]

If Port win, they will have to do Perth-Sydney in consecutive weeks...

[bloodsbigot]

Guess how many points the pies will get and add that to the hawks points against. Multiply by our percentage. Divide by 100. Subtract the hawks points for.

So if the pies get 50 then the Hawks need to get 146.

Roughly 100 points assuming we don't improve or reduce our percentage much today.

I think.

Cheers.

So based on that calculation above, and after today's results, the hawks will need to win by 115 points next week. I like those odds.

Finishing on the top may be to our detriment though, seeing as how Geelong is probably an easier side to face than Freo or Port. I guess we may face Geelong eventually in the Preliminary anyway.

[YvonneH]

It is amazing what you learn as you go through life.

I have followed Aussie Rules for a long time and until yesterday didn't realize that there was an actual trophy for the minor premier.

[Conor_Dillon]

Who would everyone rather play in week 1?

I think Geelong are clearly the weakest team in the top 5 and would love to get them first up but then again I'd be equally happy to get them in a prelim as well,

So of the more likely match-ups, I'd probably prefer to play Port than Freo...mainly due to the back to back travel factor they'd face...tough ask for a young team. But in saying that if they do beat Freo they will be absolutely brimming with confidence!

Something about Freo scares me...that qualifying final at the cattery last year was pretty incredible and their win against the Hawks last weekend wasn't too shabby either.

[goswannies]

It is amazing what you learn as you go through life.

I have followed Aussie Rules for a long time and until yesterday didn't realize that there was an actual trophy for the minor premier.

Yup, the Dr William McClelland trophy, recognising the former Melbourne player & VFL administrator (& medical Dr). It possibly had more VFL significance back when each club had seniors, reserves & U19s, as the final standings of all 3 at the end of the home & away season determined the McClelland trophy winner

[ScottH]

It is amazing what you learn as you go through life.

I have followed Aussie Rules for a long time and until yesterday didn't realize that there was an actual trophy for the minor premier.

Join the club!!

[DeadlyAkkuret]

How much ( in cash ) is the minor premiership worth?

[ScottH]

How much ( in cash ) is the minor premiership worth?

What is the trophy worth on ebay?

[Doctor J.]

It is amazing what you learn as you go through life.

I have followed Aussie Rules for a long time and until yesterday didn't realize that there was an actual trophy for the minor premier.

Join the club!!

How much ( in cash ) is the minor premiership worth?

And here I was thinking RWO was the place to go for ALL my AFL info.

Don't believe winning the trophy is worth a cracker. AFL prizemoney is determined after the finals series.

Another interesting statistic. After yesterdays win we have just had our most successful season ever. Previous best was 1996 where we had 16 wins 5 losses and a draw, for 66 points earned in the home and away season, and top spot on the ladder. We currently have 68 points. Have never in any season before had 17 wins in a season. Could potentially have 18.

[CureTheSane]

I'm sure no team wants to be seen holding on to (or even close to) any kind of trophy before the finals.
Played down so much nobody knows about it