AFL Finals Week 3 Preview
Geelong v Collingwood
The Tip: Geelong by 22 points
Best-On-Ground Guess: Paul Chapman
Chance For An Upset: Just another big game on the MCG for Collingwood, so they will be more than competitive. Geelong seem to have more midfield power, but the Magpies might be able to hurt Geelong with a tall forward line.
Geelong
They win if....the smaller, but quicker, Geelong defenders provide plenty of run.
The Good News: They have received many individual awards.
The Bad News: It might not happen this offseason, but Geelong in the future will struggle to keep their team together if many players require bigger contracts.
Collingwood
They win if....Thomas kicks a bunch of goals.
The Good News: Fraser is playing, probably, and he could make things difficult for Geelong if he goes forward.
The Bad News: It is all good there, although the more wins they get it makes it harder for them to get Judd, as they don't have a great pick to trade.
Port Adelaide v Kangaroos
The Tip: Port Adelaide by 44 points
Best-On-Ground Guess: Chad Cornes
Chance For An Upset: The Kangaroos don't have a lot of hope, but they seem to thrive on that predicament. They will need a monster game from one of their forwards to get the upset, big Petrie might be who they need to kick to. The Power had the week off, they have two dominating ruckmen and a plethora of midfield stars and they should get the win.
Port Adelaide
They win if....they stop Harvey and Grant kicking goals.
The Good News: Wakelin returns, and he adds some experience down back.
The Bad News: Ebert is a bit hurt, but is expected to play.
Kangaroos
They win if....McIntosh plays his best ever game.
The Good News: They are a top 4 team, they must have even surprised themselves this season with their success.
The Bad News: The Kangaroos don't have the ability to score a lot of goals, especially with Corey Jones missing.
The Tip: Geelong by 22 points
Best-On-Ground Guess: Paul Chapman
Chance For An Upset: Just another big game on the MCG for Collingwood, so they will be more than competitive. Geelong seem to have more midfield power, but the Magpies might be able to hurt Geelong with a tall forward line.
Geelong
They win if....the smaller, but quicker, Geelong defenders provide plenty of run.
The Good News: They have received many individual awards.
The Bad News: It might not happen this offseason, but Geelong in the future will struggle to keep their team together if many players require bigger contracts.
Collingwood
They win if....Thomas kicks a bunch of goals.
The Good News: Fraser is playing, probably, and he could make things difficult for Geelong if he goes forward.
The Bad News: It is all good there, although the more wins they get it makes it harder for them to get Judd, as they don't have a great pick to trade.
Port Adelaide v Kangaroos
The Tip: Port Adelaide by 44 points
Best-On-Ground Guess: Chad Cornes
Chance For An Upset: The Kangaroos don't have a lot of hope, but they seem to thrive on that predicament. They will need a monster game from one of their forwards to get the upset, big Petrie might be who they need to kick to. The Power had the week off, they have two dominating ruckmen and a plethora of midfield stars and they should get the win.
Port Adelaide
They win if....they stop Harvey and Grant kicking goals.
The Good News: Wakelin returns, and he adds some experience down back.
The Bad News: Ebert is a bit hurt, but is expected to play.
Kangaroos
They win if....McIntosh plays his best ever game.
The Good News: They are a top 4 team, they must have even surprised themselves this season with their success.
The Bad News: The Kangaroos don't have the ability to score a lot of goals, especially with Corey Jones missing.
