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Interesting set of AFL finals ahead. Freo should beat Sydney comfortably. WCE can beat Hawks, but it is Hawthorn so it definitely isn't a gimme. My uneducated opinion is that if Hawks win this week, then they end up playing in the GF for a win.

For mine no one from bottom 4 can win it. Think Hawks capable to topple Eagles, and then it will be them against whoever

Reckon both WA teams will this weekend

I think Friday nights game is going to be pivotal in terms of setting the tone for the rest of the finals series. If West Coast win it, the chances of a Derby Grand Final increase markedly. If Hawthorn win it they will benefit from a weeks rest and because of this may be on their way to a hat trick of flags.

mikeh wrote: I think Friday nights game is going to be pivotal in terms of setting the tone for the rest of the finals series. If West Coast win it, the chances of a Derby Grand Final increase markedly. If Hawthorn win it they will benefit from a weeks rest and because of this may be on their way to a hat trick of flags.

Last sentence sums it up as Hawks ( including drink Drivers) would play Prelim on MCG.

Hawks will beat Eagles they won't be coming back to Perth twice in the finals

I'm not sure about the shockers and swans , dockers have not locked the goods for weeks but the Swans have a up and down mid with the loss of Parker and Jack I reckon they will be pushing it uphill

Bazza...I see Franklin is out this week against Freo due to "mental health issues"...what do you think that's all about?

BC wrote: Bazza...I see Franklin is out this week against Freo due to "mental health issues"...what do you think that's all about?

Hmmm are you suggesting there is more to this BC?

no mate...not at all. mental health issues could mean a whole raft of things from depression, prescription drug dependency, alcohol, struggling to come to terms with a death in the family, relationship problems, chronic pain..i was just wondering if bazza knew of any historical problems Franklin may have had.

Nah mate, but FFC chances of booking a home prelim just got a hell of a lot stronger.