I thought Essendon had?
Someone on radio said a couple of weeks ago Richmond were just behind?
2017 All-Australian Team:
Backline: Michael Hibberd, Alex Rance (captain), Jeremy McGovern
Half backline: Rory Laird, Michael Hurley, Sam Docherty
Centreline: Josh Kelly, Dustin Martin, Zach Merrett
Midfield: Paddy Ryder, Patrick Dangerfield, Tom Mitchell
Half forward line: Robbie Gray, Lance Franklin, Dayne Zorko
Forward line: Joe Daniher, Josh Kennedy (vice captain), Eddie Betts
Interchange: Matt Crouch, Elliot Yeo, Joel Selwood, Dylan Shiel
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Well, to be fair, Richmond have more games than Essendon at the MCG
Some sad news with Crows ruckemen Sam Jacobsâs brother Aaron passing away from a heart attack at the age of 31. He was on âRoaming BTâ only a few weeks ago. (@9:25)
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I will post more detail prior to each game next week, in the predictions thread
Hereâs my thoughts on Week 1 
â˘1st Qualifying Final (ADE v GWS)
-Winner: Crows
-Crowd: 53,000 Adelaide Oval
-Ratings: 1.55m
-Leading ball winner: Sloane
â˘2nd Qualifying Final (GEEL v RICH)
-Winner: Cats
-Crowd: 95,000 MCG
-Ratings: 1.9m
-Leading ball winner: Dangerfield
â˘1st Elimination Final (PORT v WCE)
-Winner: Eagles (big upset)
-Crowd: 50,000 Adelaide Oval
-Ratings: 1.5m
-Leading ball winner: Ebert
â˘2nd Elimination Final (SYD v ESS)
-Winner: Swans (probably comfortably, although last time they met was absolutely unbelievable⌠And heartbreaking!)
-Crowd: 45,000
-Ratings: 1.8m
-Leading ball winner: Buddy
Also, as good as this seasonâs been & finals make-up looks, I somehow doubt weâll see another amazing prelim or GF, just a gut feeling that they donât repeat themselves always?
Any thoughts??
[Ratings: Metro + Regional + Foxtel average]
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Rory Sloane is out for tomorrow nightâs Qualifying Final between Adelaide & GWS at Adelaide Oval.
Huge blow for the No. 1 side 
Some smiles on GWS players and their supporters now.
Do you mean leading possession winner by leading ball winner?
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It was announced last weekend that this yearâs North East Australian Football League (NEAFL) Grand Final between Sydney and Brisbane reserves would be held at the SCG this Saturday at 7.45pm, after the AFL elimination final between Sydney and Essendon. It will be free entry for the NEAFL match to keep fans entertained while the NRL elimination final between Manly and Penrith is on next door at Allianz Stadium. Usually, matches like NEAFL will be a curtain-raiser to the main event. I wonder how many Swans fans will stay around after the AFL match.
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Sounds to me like they are trying to put the wind up the NRL??
Free football MIGHT stop people venturing in next door at Allianz to watch the NRL finalâŚ
Today? Was announced SaturdayâŚ
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Adelaide flogged GWS in tonightâs qualifying final tonight and will host a preliminary final in two weeksâ time. The Crows lost Brodie Smith to a knee injury (suspected ACL) but should regain Rory Sloane for the prelim. They have a good chance to win their first flag in 19 years. GWS was very disappointing tonight and must regroup quickly to face either Port Adelaide or West Coast in next weekendâs semi final in Sydney.
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So an all Adelaide Grand Final is a definite possibly, since GWS vs PA/WCE will face the winner of GEE/RIC for one spot in the big one.
As is the prospect of an all Sydney GF, since SYD now canât meet GWS until GF since SYD (if they keep winning) play loser GEE/RIC next week then ADL for the other spot.
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Iâve been of the strong belief that this yearâs GF would be an all interstater.
Yes⌠Geelong & Richmond bombing out
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On another note, even though itâs not uncommon (3 of the 4 Week 1 finals last year were one sided), tonightâs just felt so boring, possibly because there was no Melbourne team? Or the rain/scrappy contest? Or no goal by one of the teamâs for a QTR!?
Even the commentators sounded bored at times.
I thought Bruce was a bit flat tonight at times.
Every year there are always some finals do end up disappointing just like this one.
Not sure about that, he is a Crows supporter Iâm pretty sure.
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Or that Adelaide ran away with it early (55-11 by half time) and GWS never really looked like getting back into it?
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GWS looked so flat last night. Could they go out in straight sets?
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The Saturday night Qualifying Final was worse than last night, 60pt blow-out, North looked disgraceful (also beaten by Adelaide at Adelaide Oval).
After being No. 1 on ladder for half the year.
But even an argument could me made that it was more watchable than last night.
What? What makes a game automatically interesting because it has a Melbourne team? That is the most ridiculous thing I have read.
Well youâll have to forgive me being a Melburnian Turdall.