Round 18: the other games.

[Sandridge]

I know this thread is basically done and dusted but I couldn't resist posting this. Titus O'Rielly from his wrap up of the weekends Ess/Rich game:

For the fans that were there, this will be something they’ll tell their grandkids about.
“Were you really at the Tigers/Bombers Round eighteen game in 2025 Grandpa?”
“I was,” as Grandpa’s eyes fix on the horizon and he gets that hollow look again, “I saw things I can never unsee.”
“Grandpa, why are you crying? Grandpa you’re scaring me.”

https://www.titusoreily.com/afl/the-...d-eighteen2025

In 2002, there was a Swans/St.Kilda game at Marvel Stadium. It ended in a draw and the game was thought by many to be the worst game of all time. (I was there and it was a shocker!) Saturday night's Richmond/Essendon game was just as bad but some of that could be put down to wet, slippery conditions at the G. The Swans and St.Kilda couldn't use that excuse with their game played under a roof.

[stevoswan]

Please provide a link to the source.

Done. I usually do.....it's been awhile.

[liz]

I know this thread is basically done and dusted but I couldn't resist posting this. Titus O'Rielly from his wrap up of the weekends Ess/Rich game:

For the fans that were there, this will be something they’ll tell their grandkids about.
“Were you really at the Tigers/Bombers Round eighteen game in 2025 Grandpa?”
“I was,” as Grandpa’s eyes fix on the horizon and he gets that hollow look again, “I saw things I can never unsee.”
“Grandpa, why are you crying? Grandpa you’re scaring me.”

Please provide a link to the source.

[stevoswan]

I know this thread is basically done and dusted but I couldn't resist posting this. Titus O'Rielly from his wrap up of the weekends Ess/Rich game:

For the fans that were there, this will be something they’ll tell their grandkids about.
“Were you really at the Tigers/Bombers Round eighteen game in 2025 Grandpa?”
“I was,” as Grandpa’s eyes fix on the horizon and he gets that hollow look again, “I saw things I can never unsee.”
“Grandpa, why are you crying? Grandpa you’re scaring me.”

https://www.titusoreily.com/afl/the-monday-knee-jerk-reaction-round-eighteen2025

[Thunder Shaker]

West Coast are leading Port Adelaide by two goals at half time in the final match of the round. Can they go on to win this?

[stellation]

I swear I saw/heard reference that we (along with Melbourne) were tracking the contract progress of Cadmen either during the Giants game or just after it yesterday, then woke up this morning to news he has extended his contract for another 4 years.

Good for the Giants, brief pang of what could have been for me that I wasn’t expecting.

[Thunder Shaker]

I like how the Giants are going against Geelong right now. Cadman has kicked four goals in the third quarter.

[dejavoodoo44]

Yes, if the Pies had got over the line we'd be hearing the "we train for these" narrative.

When each side plays a great half, the outcome is essentially a coin flip. A great game to watch though and good on the Suns for toughing it out for the win.

Yes, the commentators talking up a Collingwood comeback, long before it started, was driving me a bit crazy. And about the same time, they were also pumping up Nick Daicos at every opportunity, even when Matt Rowell was playing a huge game: while often directly opposed to Nick Daicos.

And even though expressed a bit of grudging admiration for the travelling Collingwood fans, I did enjoy the idea that most of them probably would have thought that victory was inevitable, when they got in front late, only for them to leave disappointed, after that victory was snatched away.

[neilfws]

So nice when a much vaunted Collingwood comeback fails.

Yes, if the Pies had got over the line we'd be hearing the "we train for these" narrative.

When each side plays a great half, the outcome is essentially a coin flip. A great game to watch though and good on the Suns for toughing it out for the win.

[dejavoodoo44]

Just looking at the stats for Matt Rowell. BOG for clearances, tackles, and distance run. Second for contested possessions and third for metres gained.

[Thunder Shaker]

Great win by the Suns. This is the first time Gold Coast has beaten a team on top of the ladder.

[dejavoodoo44]

So nice when a much vaunted Collingwood comeback fails.

[stevoswan]

Somehow the Suns got the lead back and then hung on......great win! Seriously, considering the overall game, they deserved to win.

[Sandridge]

Well done Suns!

[dejavoodoo44]

Handy goal by Anderson.