Finals week 1, 2025 discussion

[mtd#2]

I have a sick feeling that the dogs will beat Penrith this weekend..

 

[TheEnz]

I have a sick feeling that the dogs will beat Penrith this weekend..

If Critta is out, I don't see them standing a chance. They lack the attacking edge needed to break through the Panthers' defense. Meanwhile, the Panthers, now at full strength with Mitch Kenny back at hooker, will have no trouble breaking down the Dogs. Their wins against top 8 teams were largely thanks to Critta stepping up and making things happen.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I have a sick feeling that the dogs will beat Penrith this weekend..

You know what, in a weird way, I hope they do. I hope they make it all the way to the GF and then lose. And I hope it’s all down to Sexton. Their supporters would go ballistic knowing he’s leaving.

 

[Betterdays22]

You know what, in a weird way, I hope they do. I hope they make it all the way to the GF and then lose. And I hope it’s all down to Sexton. Their supporters would go ballistic knowing he’s leaving.

I kind of get this. It would be hilarious to watch Sexton carve up the finals series and then depart at the end of the year, then a slow start next year with Galvin at half - imagine the pressure

On the other hand a big loss and straight sets departure would also be satisfying.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I kind of get this. It would be hilarious to watch Sexton carve up the finals series and then depart at the end of the year, then a slow start next year with Galvin at half - imagine the pressure

On the other hand a big loss and straight sets departure would also be satisfying.

I’d prefer a big loss. However, I’d see the silver lining in a win. First game Sexton plays at halfback in months and they knock off the 4 time consecutive champs. Naturally he’ll be singled out as the common denominator. And he’s leaving. Dogs fans will be in panic mode over the summer.

 

[Odessa]

I kind of get this. It would be hilarious to watch Sexton carve up the finals series and then depart at the end of the year, then a slow start next year with Galvin at half - imagine the pressure

On the other hand a big loss and straight sets departure would also be satisfying.

Woods has to start at 7 next year Burton at 6 Galvin 14 with hitting the weights in the off season

 

[TheEnz]

I’d prefer a big loss. However, I’d see the silver lining in a win. First game Sexton plays at halfback in months and they knock off the 4 time consecutive champs. Naturally he’ll be singled out as the common denominator. And he’s leaving. Dogs fans will be in panic mode over the summer.

Gus will get the media to spin it so that it's Galvin getting some freedom at 5/8 that won them the game. I get the feeling Burton is on the outer in this team. Moving him without the obvious reason around crittas injury would not have gone down well. Imagine they win and critta is back at centre...where do they put Burton/galvin/ Sexton....now that would be interesting.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Gus will get the media to spin it so that it's Galvin getting some freedom at 5/8 that won them the game. I get the feeling Burton is on the outer in this team. Moving him without the obvious reason around crittas injury would not have gone down well. Imagine they win and critta is back at centre...where do they put Burton/galvin/ Sexton....now that would be interesting.

Who cares how Gus spins it. Their supporters will still be livid. And rightfully so.

 

[TheEnz]

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Who cares how Gus spins it. Their supporters will still be livid. And rightfully so.

I for one am jealous of his ability to manipulate the media. I believe the fans are already furious and most of the ones I know have already written off the season. Mainly levelling the blame on the whole Galvin saga (sounds familiar). Will not take much to shut them up on the weekend as many are going there with low expectations.

 

[tigerballs]

I’d prefer a big loss. However, I’d see the silver lining in a win. First game Sexton plays at halfback in months and they knock off the 4 time consecutive champs. Naturally he’ll be singled out as the common denominator. And he’s leaving. Dogs fans will be in panic mode over the summer.

It's a real quandary. I'd prefer a massive loss, with Sexton giving Galvin excellent service, Galvin then throwing his famous no look passes for three or four intercept tries.
That's what I call fantasy football!

 

[tigerballs]

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I for one am jealous of his ability to manipulate the media. I believe the fans are already furious and most of the ones I know have already written off the season. Mainly levelling the blame on the whole Galvin saga (sounds familiar). Will not take much to shut them up on the weekend as many are going there with low expectations.

That's okay Enz, I marvel at the way you manipulate this forum!