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We have had a few things go wrong, but wouldn't write us off just yet. Wait and see who's in and who's out. Will be a really good game, Port were exceptional on Sunday, Freo weren't too bad on Saturday against the best side in the comp. Got my ticket and looking forward to the game. Best side will win.

BC wrote: I hate to say it as a freo supporter but reckon we'll go out in straight sets. Silvagni, Ibbo and Dawson did pretty well given the amount of inside 50s Sydney had but reckon they'll be up against it again this week with Shultz and Westhoff.

Yep, Ballantyne has been ruled out, hard to see how they will find enough goals, and as you say if Westhoff and Shultz will get off the leash it could get ugly. Barlow is suspect as well. There seems to be a lot of momentum with Port at the mo.

Keep the faith BC. This is not the Dockers of old, they have proven in recent times that they can cover for injured players. This will be a very close game and a bit of a slog if it is wet. Even money I think.

I still think Freo are better drilled than Port.
I think ballantyne will still play. If walters gets off the leash he will really trouble port. it may be a close game again, but Im still backing the dockers to win it.

I'm just being realistic JB given the likes of Johnson, MacPharlane potentially Ballas and Barlow missing...but as you say, they're not the Dockers of old so you never know...fingers crossed.