NO extra time today = DISGRACE!

[saintspremiers]

you money grubbing prick Dimwit!

Nuff said.

Not happy!

[vacuous space]

Extra time is a disgrace. Most who went to our preseason draw against Collingwood in 06 felt the same way back then. Not just because we lost but because the quarters were over in a snap and were played on such defensive terms.

I could stand having a fifth quarter with a second coin toss to decide the directions. The players would be smashed by the end, but it is the last game of the year. I prefer it this way though. Maxwell can cry all he wants, but they weren't playing to win in that last minute.

[perfectionist]

I like the idea of a replay. We have changed too many of our traditions already.

[battye]

I like the idea of a replay. We have changed too many of our traditions already.

Yeah, I agree.

We were out on our feet in the last quarter, and one less rotation due to the Gardiner injury. I think a Replay is better for us than an extra quarter.

[AP Erebus]

This is going to be the argument of the week... my thing is this:

We knew what would happen if it was a draw. It's not like the AFL is springing this on us now.

Get over it.

[SaintDebi]

This is going to be the argument of the week... my thing is this:

We knew what would happen if it was a draw. It's not like the AFL is springing this on us now.

Get over it.

Well, we SHOULD have known, but for some reason I was sitting there expecting extra time. Took a few seconds of confusion before I realised what had happened.
I don't know what I'd prefer. Too numb to think I guess.
I do think we had the momentum and extra time probably would have gone our way.
I'll know what I prefer after the result next week.

[vacuous space]

I do think we had the momentum...

I think we have the momentum. Collingwood have to go away and assess what went wrong. We just need to bottle that second half and unleash it next week.

[SainterK]

Think this will eat into the Collingwood players, people will be talking about the wobbles this week...

[barks4eva]

you money grubbing prick Dimwit!

Nuff said.

Not happy!

GET REAL!

[vacuous space]

No third GF. There will be extra time if there is a draw next week. I find that odd.

[battye]

No third GF. There will be extra time if there is a draw next week. I find that odd.

Probably the curators need time to put the drop-in pitch in and prepare the outfield ahead of the cricket season.

[vacuous space]

Probably the curators need time to put the drop-in pitch in and prepare the outfield ahead of the cricket season.

If the MCG gives cricket any preference over footy, they're out of their minds. While a GF threeplay may not attract as many, they'd still be able to sell tens of thousands of tickets at premium prices.

Personally, I think it's just AD sitting on the fence. And again, I think their extra time scenario is terrible.

[DramRunner]

I'd prefer extra time (I hated leaving the ground with this strange feeling) but we all knew what the result would be come a draw. If the AFL change it they change it but all we know now is there will be a game next Saturday at 2:30pm.

[saintspremiers]

you money grubbing prick Dimwit!

Nuff said.

Not happy!

GET REAL!

barks, people have lives outside footy.

our family have a holiday booked next week - which the GF replay stuffs up.

My Mum is selling her house, stuffs up open for inspections.

What about interstate and OS supporters?

Think big picture OK???

[matrix]

yeah its gonna literally break us money wise

had to borrow cash for this week ffs

[degruch]

5 more minutes = Saints by 18 points. Disgrace.

[saintspremiers]

5 more minutes = Saints by 18 points. Disgrace.

That's not my point.

Of course, I would've wanted us to win in extra time, but either way, we most likely would have had a premier at the end.

If extra time can't sort out a winner, then sure, have a replay.....but in extra time, the game at some stage is likely to break open through exhaustion, and a winner should be found...

[perfectionist]

No third GF. There will be extra time if there is a draw next week. I find that odd.

That rule was brought in about ten years ago, but I can't recall precisely.

[degruch]

5 more minutes = Saints by 18 points. Disgrace.

That's not my point.

Of course, I would've wanted us to win in extra time, but either way, we most likely would have had a premier at the end.

If extra time can't sort out a winner, then sure, have a replay.....but in extra time, the game at some stage is likely to break open through exhaustion, and a winner should be found...

I'm not sure about your point, but...

5 more minutes = Saints by 18 points. Disgrace.

[saint75]

Love the replay next week. I know it can get expensive, but just think how many extra Saints fans will get a chance to watch it next week?

This is a game that will be remembered for many years to come and those of us lucky enough to attend will say 'remember when.....'

It is tradition, leave it as it is. Time on would have ruined a fantastic match and unusual finish.

[clarky449]

Dont mind it. But Gee need to fork out another hundred.

[degruch]

Dont mind it. But Gee need to fork out another hundred.

Dimwit says thanks for the bonus.

[saintspremiers]

One final thing......I heard a supporter say after the match that the replay is
"Demetriou's wet dream".

Classic!

[stevie]

The most annoying thing about a draw is that whatever happens next week, today's GF sort of will be forgotten. One of the best ever - last years was the best - but now its pushed aside because of the non-result.

Win or lose today, all the great highlights and gutsy performances would be remembered. Even BJ's mark will now be 'from the first GF' and nothing else.
Lenny's NS will be pushed into the shadows by next week's winner - unless he wins it again!

While I'm here, Eddy has to be dropped - had his chance. Maybe bring Ben, or Jack Steven. Bakes will be better for the run.

[philip]

I'm all for the replay.

Been good enough for over 100+ years and doesn't happen very often, three times before.

Suck it up, and lets get behind the boys.

philip